Which pitch gauge do you use ?

[kkwait]

Hi,

The pitch gauge I have is a bit small and my pitch setup might be a little approximative...:(

Which one would you recommend for the 550 ?
(and where could I find it... :) )


Thanks !!

[mysticmead]

I use the Helimax pitch gauge for mine.. it's for .30 and larger heli's.. just find on that works for a Nitro heli and you can use it...

[Mikej]

I use a 30 size one also

[Graeme67]

This is the one I use. It's fantastic - it's got a nice little knurled knob that you turn for fine adjustment with out twisting the blade.

http://www.wattsuprc.com.au/product_detail.asp?pid=K10390A

It's an Align product so you should be able to source it locally

Cheers
Graeme

[worldofmaya]

Hi!
I use this one from Vario -> http://us.vario-helicopter.biz/shop/product_info.php?products_id=31936&osCsid=2c9dea41c47cc2de85199a7768473bf1
By far the best way to do this...
A "Flybar spirit level" -> http://us.vario-helicopter.biz/shop/product_info.php?products_id=30259&osCsid=2c9dea41c47cc2de85199a7768473bf1 makes live really easy. Another one sits on my gyro so the heli is really parallel to the ground.
Another electronic gadget is this Bevelbox -> http://www.elv.de/Bevel-Box/x.aspx/cid_74/detail_10/detail2_13927
Have a look at how it is used on an Heli -> http://www.rc-heli-fan.org/ftopic43702.html
I like the old way (with bubble, first two links) much more... but cool gadget for electronic freaks!
-klaus

[kkwait]

Thanks for the replies ! :)

This one looks nice and handy (nice price too...) : http://www.readyheli.com/ROBR1405_Robart_Heli_Blade_Pitch_Meter_p/robr1405.htm

What do you think ?

[mysticmead]

that should work

[Pinecone]

http://www.readyheli.com/Universal_Pitch_Gauge_w_Case_p/rvo1008.htm