Scale Pitts S1-T, S1-S, and a Challenger.

[jakeg1999]

I'd strongly consider either a Spektrum AR636 or a Lemon stabilizer receiver. Both run on Spektrum. Then there are the stand alone units like the Cortex. These will be much better than a basic Futaba tail gyro. Easier to program, setup, and better results. I'm a huge fan of gyros as I come from a strong helicopter background.

 

[acerc]

The plane is finished and anything else would require a complete rewire to Rx. I really don't want to do that. Originally I just wanted something simple, kind of plug-n play, but it is not working out that way. I even considered putting one of my heli tail gyros on it, much simpler but not sure how it would work in the end. I bought this 430 for switch on and off ability but just do not understand the programming.

 

[acerc]

Part of the problem is I built the tail wheel scale and it is somewhat loose in the linkage making it a bit squirrely.

 

[Naughty Monkey]

I don't know about the Futabas, but the local Crown Burger sure knows how to set up an gyro!

 

[jakeg1999]

Can't argue that. Unfortunately I don't know anything about the 430. I have some experience with the Futaba helicopter tail gyros, but it's been awhile. Sorry for the misdirection, not sure I can help with this one.

 

[jakeg1999]

The new gyro setups are actually in the receivers themselves.

 

[Naughty Monkey]

I can see how that could be a handful on asphalt. Can't help you with the gyro unfortunately.

 

[acerc]

Yes, the Tx has a Gyro program but it does not relate to the Gyro directions as for the gain set-up. To be quite frank I just don't get some of the terminology, it seems to bleed together to me which ends with it making no sense.

 

[acerc]

An update, I have the gyro set-up with the switching ability, normal/off/AVCS, working. Does anyone know if the gain works independently of that switch or if it has to be mixed?

 

[acerc]

Thanks to a Futaba moderator on another site I have the gyro set-up. Apparently I was reading way more into it than there was. I got some flying in today, man what a hot rod this little Pitts is, and will be going out again tomorrow. If I can get in one more day over the weekend I will be ready for the big one, maybe Tuesday or Wednesday, or even both days.