Why the SR is awesome

[Psgatlanta]

Ok so if I move it to 51% that will kick in the gyro. What I don't understand is why it would fly so seemingly well with out using the gyro. Dead on heading with zero tail wag and turns in nicely etc. My gyro has several modes in it including avcd or something. Not sure what that meant. I didn't read the entire book b

[ronm3313]

Space - My experience has been everytime I try to take the next step I discover I need more space to learn. I tried to start hovering in my backyard and garage but tipped over in the grass and hit stuff in the garage. I learned in a parking lot and now hover in my garage all the time with no problems.

I tried some forward flight in a school grass area but paniced when I got to close to stuff I really wasn't all that close to.

I'm going to try a larger park and/or school.

E-fanatic's space look ideal.

[lazor 22]

I mean, I have 1/2 acre in my front yard and 1/2 acre in my back. Thing is though, there is a huge tree in the middle of my back, and there is only reall 1/4 acre usable space of my front yard. And there are no fields near by really.

[Psgatlanta]

I have found lots of uses for empty office building parking lots in Atlanta. I get out if work at 5 and so do they. So means pleanty of open space. Crashing on pavement or grass costs the same. Lol

[heliwally]

Originally Posted by Psgatlanta

I have found lots of uses for empty office building parking lots in Atlanta. I get out if work at 5 and so do they. So means pleanty of open space. Crashing on pavement or grass costs the same. Lol

I found if you are still using the training balls that unexpected landing are less costly on concrete. When you his the grass the heli stop instantly but when I hit concrete the bird has a greater tendency to slide on the balls.

[E-fanatic]

Originally Posted by ronm3313

E-fanatic - I am impressed. What TX were you using?

Thanks, Its the futaba 2.4 7C

[s0laris]

Grass is always cheaper to crash on.

The ground absorbs the blade energy much better

[Pigskin]

Originally Posted by Psgatlanta

Ok so if I move it to 51% that will kick in the gyro. What I don't understand is why it would fly so seemingly well with out using the gyro. Dead on heading with zero tail wag and turns in nicely etc. My gyro has several modes in it including avcd or something. Not sure what that meant. I didn't read the entire book b

Start by reading the book then tell us how you are setting up your gyro. There are a few methods...

51% is possibly a very small amount of HH depending on your setup method. I was aiming to get mine up over 60% for an appreciable benefit.

Helicopters will fly without gyros if you get the mechanical setup of the tail right.

[Psgatlanta]

I finally got some time to go through the book and well, I have no answer. I took it to the lhs and had the guru guy look at it and all was fine - Only I had to move the servos to the inside of the frame to prevent binding. Did all that.

All I know is the settings it is on now, it flies so absolutely fantastic that I'm not going to even mess with it. Hold is perfect, tail wag is minimal, even on big throttle/pitch inputs that make it jump up altitude quick . It still holds steady. I have no idea, but it flies fantastic.

If this thing is any hint as to how a 500 would fly - I can see one in the very near future....

[nuke]

Originally Posted by s0laris

Grass is always cheaper to crash on.

The ground absorbs the blade energy much better

+1, grass is waaay better than concrete. Concrete chews up blades, snaps plastic, grass helps absorb the impact.

[E-fanatic]

Originally Posted by nuke

+1, grass is waaay better than concrete. Concrete chews up blades, snaps plastic, grass helps absorb the impact.

Say that to my 80 dollar lighter wallet . I even landed on a turf farm(thick soft burmuda grass) I now need another $80 to fix it from the swash that separated yesterday afternoon

[E-fanatic]

Originally Posted by Psgatlanta

I finally got some time to go through the book and well, I have no answer. I took it to the lhs and had the guru guy look at it and all was fine - Only I had to move the servos to the inside of the frame to prevent binding. Did all that.

All I know is the settings it is on now, it flies so absolutely fantastic that I'm not going to even mess with it. Hold is perfect, tail wag is minimal, even on big throttle/pitch inputs that make it jump up altitude quick . It still holds steady. I have no idea, but it flies fantastic.

If this thing is any hint as to how a 500 would fly - I can see one in the very near future....

Glad you got it flying good. I had mine that way before I set it down on its head the other day. Now I have a 450 at the house that I just got finshed working on. The 450 is 10X more stable and smooth. Yet when pushed is more adgile Flying the 450 this morning was like flying in slow motion other than it eats up realistate faster From what I hear a 500 is 2x more stable and smoother than a 450. I think you will be in for a treat.

[Psgatlanta]

Yes, I was kidding about grass vs concrete. I usually only have parking lots to fly in.... But we'll see how they crash in sand today... LOL headed to the beach

[Psgatlanta]

Originally Posted by E-fanatic

Glad you got it flying good. I had mine that way before I set it down on its head the other day. Now I have a 450 at the house that I just got finshed working on. The 450 is 10X more stable and smooth. Yet when pushed is more adgile Flying the 450 this morning was like flying in slow motion other than it eats up realistate faster From what I hear a 500 is 2x more stable and smoother than a 450. I think you will be in for a treat.

Oh man, I was watching some videos of the 500 earlier - found that for under $600 they have the complete combo kits on helipross.com. Too bad there are so many responsibilities.... haha

[ElectricPower]

Originally Posted by Psgatlanta

Yes, I was kidding about grass vs concrete. I usually only have parking lots to fly in.... But we'll see how they crash in sand today... LOL headed to the beach

I would imagine that salt water and sand would not do your heli any favors. Personally, I would grab a large alcoholic beverage to watch though... lol

[E-fanatic]

I tail touched my 3d plane in the ocean. We also had the ultra micro 4site and the MSR out there and th esand didnt do it any favors

[Psgatlanta]

Originally Posted by E-fanatic

I tail touched my 3d plane in the ocean. We also had the ultra micro 4site and the MSR out there and th esand didnt do it any favors

Yeah I'm gonna have to say F no to the beach with these things - way too windy and the sand freaks me out. I'm sure there is somewhere around here...

[E-fanatic]

Originally Posted by Psgatlanta

Yeah I'm gonna have to say F no to the beach with these things - way too windy and the sand freaks me out. I'm sure there is somewhere around here...

Its easy for me as I live and work at the beach

[Gadflyii]

Intreasting thread...

however... I disagree.. I think the SR is a giant pile of monkey poo to be candid. I have had it...

The head is sloppy, parts are expensive, it is NOT that stable, the tail motors last about 15 min, the tail motor and tail hold just flat out suck...

I was sceptical from day one, but decided to go ahead and pick one up for my daughter to learn CP on; turns out a 450Pro, Trex250, or even my 4G6 is more stable and is better suited for beginner flight.

Sorry to rant.. I just am upset about the whole "next step" thing.