What is a gyro?
Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is a device used to sense sudden unwanted movements of the tail. It's job is to move the tail servo to compensate for the unwanted movement. As an example, lets say you are in a hover and a sudden gust of wind blows the right side of the helicopter. Without a gyro this would cause the helicopter to turn to the right. With a gyro, it very quickly senses the sudden movement and gives a left command to the tail servo to keep the helicopter pointed where it was.
Related QuestionsFAQ - Dmoz/Recreation/Aviation/Model_Aviation/Radio_Controll...The gyro is another device that makes the helicopter more stable and easier to fly. While the flybar makes the helicopter more stable on the roll and pitch axes, the gyro makes the helicopter more stable on the yaw axis. Until the mid-1990s, most gyros were actually gyros - they had small flywheels, driven by an even smaller electric motor, to sense the rotation of the helicopter. In the later 1990s, piezoelectric oscillators began to replace the mechanical sensors.Related Questions
Question: What about a Gyro?
HeliprozIt has become much easier to choose a gyro these days. You USED to have to choose whether you wanted a rate gyro, a heading hold gyro, a mechanical gyro, or a piezo gyro. It's much simpler now, thankfully! Nearly every gyro on the market today is a Heading hold gyro. Different companies call this different things, such as Tail Lock, Heading Lock, AVCS, etc, but it all means the same thing. Usually now you only have to purchase a gyro that is suited to the size of your helicopter.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThis refers to the sensitivity of the gyro. When the gyro senses an unwanted movement it commands the tail servo to move in the opposite direction to compensate. How much it tells the servo to move is the 'gain'. Ideally the amount of gain should match how much the helicopter was rotated so that it stays pointed in the same direction and does not move. If the gain is too high then the helicopter over compensates. The effect you will see is the tail will bounce back and forth.
Related QuestionsHow do I figure out if the gyro needs to be reversed?
Frequently Asked QuestionsTo figure out the right gyro direction just watch for the control rod as you rotate the helicopter so the nose goes to the left. If the control rod gets pulled forward then you have it correct. This is assuming you have the tail assembly correct I have helped many with the tail backwards. Basically what you are looking for is for the control rod to go the same direction as when you move the rudder stick right.
Related QuestionsMy gyro doesn't work as well as it should. What can I do about this?
FAQ - Dmoz/Recreation/Aviation/Model_Aviation/Radio_Controll...First of all, you should know that optimal gyro performance requires pretty much everything on the helicopter to be well balanced and working smoothly. This includes the engine and drivetrain - any vibration will "confuse" the gyro sensor and degrade performance. Any fluctuations in engine performance will make more work for the gyro as well. Is the gyro gain high enough? If you can turn it up without causing the tail to wag, you should do so.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a standard gyro and a heading hold?
Frequently Asked QuestionsA standard gyro just dampens unwanted movements of the tail. To keep things simple lets say you are hovering and several gusts of wind hits the helicopter from the side, the gyro will keep the helicopter from suddenly swinging nose into the wind, but the helicopter will eventually drift nose into the wind. A heading hold gyro will keep the nose pointed in the same place until you tell it to move.
Related QuestionsHow do I know what's going on with the gyro gain channel?
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Related QuestionsHow can I tell if my gyro is going to work in the correct direction?
FAQ - Dmoz/Recreation/Aviation/Model_Aviation/Radio_Controll...Well, it's impossible not to notice the helicopter pirouetting at 120 RPM and sounding like an off-balance washing machine... But it's better to be able to detect this condition before unleashing a five-foot flying lawnmower upon yourself and your neighbors. Fortunately, it's not too difficult. Remove the canopy, turn on your transmitter and helicopter, and wait for the gyro to 'wake up' if necessary. For this test, the gyro should be in standard (not heading hold) mode.
Related QuestionsDO I HAVE TO REGISTER MY GYRO?
Star Bee Gyros | Frequent QuestionsThe Gyrobee is a legal ultralight if built to specifications of the Documentation and requires no licensing for either the plane or pilot other than a driver's license. back to top
Related QuestionsHow bad is the drift on your gyro?
Auto Nav 2000 Plus, Inc. - FAQAll gyros have a tendency to drift over long distances, which is why the system doesn't just use one method for navigation. GPS and or map matching makes the correction for the drift. Currently, most installed GPS navigation system uses a form of a Gyro and dead reckoning to guide the navigation system beside the GPS signal for improve vehicle location accuacy.
Related QuestionsDo you use a gyro for the tail, is that cheating?
Heli-Chair FAQ Helichair remote control helicopterYes, you want a gyro on the little heli. It is very hard to fly if you aren't keeping the tail straight and without a gyro it can be pretty demanding on your feet. Using a heading hold gyro is definitely cheating as you will not learn to compensate the addition of power with pedal input. There is no reason to go to extremes as far as low or high sensitivity. Start out with a good stable setting and if you get bored, turn it off. If you're still bored try flying with a 10-15 mph direct tailwind.
Related QuestionsQ: What is the rate gyro range of the MT9?
Xsens Motion Technologies - inertial measurement unit IMU, M...The standard version of the MT9 comes with 900 deg/s rate gyros (±900 deg/s range) but we can deliver a modified versions with 150 deg/s and 300 deg/s. This is also possible for the MT6. Please, contact us at info@xsens.com if you need other specifications.
Related QuestionsCan one use digital cameras with the gyro stabilizers?
Faq'sA: Yes, First is the "air motorcycle" shoot in the first Star Wars, then very successfully (so much so as to win an award) in "Das Boot" where a steadicam was needed but would not fit. There have been many more- too long to list, but one of the more recent is "The Lord of the Rings". The standard Tyler mounts are equipped with 3 of our KS-8's or two KS-8's and one KS-12.
Related QuestionsCan I use a gyro in an airplane? When is it a good idea?
U.S. AirCore - Product Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Aircraft gyros are fairly new, and some people consider them a bad idea while other people consider gyros to be the perfect tool for just about everything. Let's take a look at some of the common uses along with the pluses and minuses associated.
Related QuestionsQ: All signals like acceleration, gyro data etc. can also be read out separately? Is this correct?
Xsens Motion Technologies - inertial measurement unit IMU, M...Yes. We have an open communication protocol between the sensor and the PC and all our software will also give calibrated data from all channels (and of course orientation data).
Related QuestionsHow do I know which gyro stabilizer will work for my camera(s)?
Faq'sA: Any of our units can easily stabilize approximately twice their personal weight. The KS-2 at 1.5 lbs will handle most light weight binoculars. The KS-4 at 2.13 lbs will handle most 35 mm cameras not going over 400 mm lens and the heavier binoculars, those around 4 lbs. The KS-6 at 3.25 lbs is the usual gyro of choice for medium format cameras and steadicam operators ( who often use 2 KS-6 gyros). The KS-8 at 5.13 lbs is more for the movie cameras weighing up to 11-12 lbs.
Related QuestionsHow long will the gyro's run on the standard battery packs?
Faq'sA: The KS-2 and KS-4 will run for 5.5 to 6 hours off our 7.2 amp hour battery- start up and straight run time. The KS-6 and KS-8 will run for 2.5 to 3 hours of start up and straight run time. One can get a longer run time off the battery if one 'cycles' the gyro.
Related QuestionsWhat is the difference between a fixed pointer and a moveable pointer in an attitude gyro?
Southeast Aerospace FAQThe pointer on most attitude gyros indicates the aircraft bank angle. This angle is determined by the markings on the dial at the top arch of the attitude indicator. Modern attitude indicators have moveable pointers that point to the indicated bank angle marking as the gyro banks as well. The bank angle dial is fixed against the gyro horizon pictorial display. This gives the best representation of the gyro movement with the aircraft movement.
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