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carl.walls · 11-05-2010, 01:27 PM

do they make a 3 axis gyro that auto levels .meaning if bank left and let go of stick the helicopter will automatically level back out

Rªzª · 11-05-2010, 01:51 PM

There are a few systems like that. I think one is called helicommand. something like that. It's a stabilization system that can do what you are talking about.

Tomy. · 11-05-2010, 01:58 PM

I have always been wondering about this. Folks who learned to fly with something like this... How hard was it to take it off and fly "normal" later? To me it seems like learning with training wheels that limits your ability to move on, but I totally might be wrong. I was just never brave enough to get addicted to a system like this because I thought it'd be too hard to advance from there.

Rªzª · 11-05-2010, 02:31 PM

I would personally never recommend it. It's too much money and too much involved for a beginner. And even if you did get it perfect it's so much of a crutch you may never get weened off of it. IMHO It's more something that is good for camera rigs and people that need to worry more about position rather than control.

If you want easy to fly "hands off" type of stability go with a co-axial machine to start. You'll get the feel of how to control a heli and have the "let go" freedom of self stabilization. And they're cheap

Tomy. · 11-05-2010, 02:41 PM

You're right Raza, but I had the same cold feet from coaxials, too. Seen too many people who started coaxials and spent years to move to a FP, then to CP. Figured to take the shortcut and start with an FP and CP simultaneously, used the FP as trainer for orientation, the CP for control. Worked out great, would recommend this approach in a heartbeat.

grumpystoy · 11-06-2010, 10:28 AM

dont be a whimp,just use a gyro,thats the way a lot of us used.

kenh · 11-15-2010, 08:17 PM

When I stared flying heli's a gyro was one of those things you put on a string and it stayed on the string like magic

millman · 11-17-2010, 03:30 PM

I am using helicommand. Great learning tool. You can turn down the sensitivity as you progress until you have full control. I can highly recommend it.

rmalt · 11-20-2010, 11:53 AM

SK720 FBL has a self level feature.

11-05-2010, 01:27 PM	#1
carl.walls Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: kingsburg,california	question do they make a 3 axis gyro that auto levels .meaning if bank left and let go of stick the helicopter will automatically level back out

11-05-2010, 01:58 PM	#3
Tomy. Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Redmond, WA	I have always been wondering about this. Folks who learned to fly with something like this... How hard was it to take it off and fly "normal" later? To me it seems like learning with training wheels that limits your ability to move on, but I totally might be wrong. I was just never brave enough to get addicted to a system like this because I thought it'd be too hard to advance from there. __________________ I am a HeliCoholic! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Fusion50FBL μBeast TRex500FBL μBeast Blade 130X Blade Nano Spektrum DX8 Blade 120SR handbuilt Coastguard AW109 see my avatar For the winter:Reflex XTR

11-05-2010, 02:41 PM	#5
Tomy. Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Redmond, WA	You're right Raza, but I had the same cold feet from coaxials, too. Seen too many people who started coaxials and spent years to move to a FP, then to CP. Figured to take the shortcut and start with an FP and CP simultaneously, used the FP as trainer for orientation, the CP for control. Worked out great, would recommend this approach in a heartbeat. __________________ I am a HeliCoholic! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Fusion50FBL μBeast TRex500FBL μBeast Blade 130X Blade Nano Spektrum DX8 Blade 120SR handbuilt Coastguard AW109 see my avatar For the winter:Reflex XTR

11-20-2010, 11:53 AM	#9
rmalt Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ellington, CT	SK720 FBL has a self level feature. __________________ Pulse XT 60 Saito 100 ~KBDD Team Pilot~

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11-05-2010, 01:51 PM	#2
Rªzª Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando	There are a few systems like that. I think one is called helicommand. something like that. It's a stabilization system that can do what you are talking about.

11-05-2010, 02:31 PM	#4
Rªzª Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando	I would personally never recommend it. It's too much money and too much involved for a beginner. And even if you did get it perfect it's so much of a crutch you may never get weened off of it. IMHO It's more something that is good for camera rigs and people that need to worry more about position rather than control. If you want easy to fly "hands off" type of stability go with a co-axial machine to start. You'll get the feel of how to control a heli and have the "let go" freedom of self stabilization. And they're cheap

11-06-2010, 10:28 AM	#6
grumpystoy Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: maine	dont be a whimp,just use a gyro,thats the way a lot of us used.

11-15-2010, 08:17 PM	#7
kenh Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rockwell, Iowa USA	When I stared flying heli's a gyro was one of those things you put on a string and it stayed on the string like magic

11-17-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
millman Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: uk	I am using helicommand. Great learning tool. You can turn down the sensitivity as you progress until you have full control. I can highly recommend it.