flymentor 3d newB questions

geomecc · 08-29-2010, 04:38 PM

I am building a Gaui 425 and plan on installing the KDS Flymentor 3D. do i have to set the bird up with a regular gyro and get it all trimmed before installing the FM 3D? or can i install the fm 3d with the build and set it with out flying it first?

pril250 · 08-29-2010, 05:13 PM

Hi

If you are expert in all aspect of helis, it is possible to incorporate FM with the build but not something I would recommend. I have seen/heard too many mishaps leading to premature crashes as result.

The best and safest way is to first complete the build and get the heli dialled in and then install FM. That way any new problems can easily be isolated.

This is a link to a cheap gyro:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=10113

Hope this helps.

Nickj · 08-30-2010, 04:13 PM

I've only added flymentors to working helis so they were set up mechanically to start with and had a history of flying (and crashing

).
As has been pointed out elsewhere the heli does need to have a good mechanical set up to start with so you might as well build and fly.
If you are newish to this and are planning to go it alone then just follow the finless set up bible so you have as good a basic set up as possible then add the unit. Don't forget that the sub trims need to be taken off of the transmitter and the flymentor used to set the sub trims.

geomecc · 09-05-2010, 03:12 PM

ok cool thanks

geomecc · 09-05-2010, 03:14 PM

which heli would be better to install FM 3d, Atom 500, T-Rex 500 or Gaui 425?

pril250 · 09-05-2010, 07:24 PM

I guess the one you consider is your training bird

or all three

geomecc · 09-06-2010, 06:39 AM

are you saying that once I put it in one I'll want them all to have it?

pril250 · 09-06-2010, 06:55 AM

Yep, something along those lines, do one and see how it goes though

08-29-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
geomecc Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	flymentor 3d newB questions I am building a Gaui 425 and plan on installing the KDS Flymentor 3D. do i have to set the bird up with a regular gyro and get it all trimmed before installing the FM 3D? or can i install the fm 3d with the build and set it with out flying it first?

08-29-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	Hi If you are expert in all aspect of helis, it is possible to incorporate FM with the build but not something I would recommend. I have seen/heard too many mishaps leading to premature crashes as result. The best and safest way is to first complete the build and get the heli dialled in and then install FM. That way any new problems can easily be isolated. This is a link to a cheap gyro: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=10113 Hope this helps. __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

08-30-2010, 04:13 PM	#3
Nickj Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Forest Of Dean, UK	I've only added flymentors to working helis so they were set up mechanically to start with and had a history of flying (and crashing ). As has been pointed out elsewhere the heli does need to have a good mechanical set up to start with so you might as well build and fly. If you are newish to this and are planning to go it alone then just follow the finless set up bible so you have as good a basic set up as possible then add the unit. Don't forget that the sub trims need to be taken off of the transmitter and the flymentor used to set the sub trims. __________________ "Things you need to know about The Penguin of Death: He is strangely attractive because of his enigmatic smile He can kill you in any 1 of 412 different ways." Like my life it makes perfect sense .... sometimes To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-05-2010, 07:24 PM	#6
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	I guess the one you consider is your training birdor all three __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

09-06-2010, 06:55 AM	#8
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Uk	Yep, something along those lines, do one and see how it goes though __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

09-05-2010, 03:12 PM	#4
geomecc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	ok cool thanks

09-05-2010, 03:14 PM	#5
geomecc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	which heli would be better to install FM 3d, Atom 500, T-Rex 500 or Gaui 425?

09-06-2010, 06:39 AM	#7
geomecc Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	are you saying that once I put it in one I'll want them all to have it?

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