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magyarbacsi
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 Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:02 am
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I know they somewhat do similar function, i.e. make the copter more stable as acting like a gyro. But, I've also read that paddles assist the servo by giving a directional lift when input is given. So, on a single blade FP copter like CB180D, which makes the copter more user friendly. Pros and cons for both please.
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nick_onelove
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:55 am
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I would imagine paddles take less energy/power to turn since they "cut" through the air aerodynamically, but besides that I have no idea.
The only fly-barred helis I have with weights instead of paddles are the Blade CX3 and mCX2, both of which are also the only helis I have with over-slung flybars. Perhaps there's a correlation there?
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tombo242
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:50 am
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The weights act solely as a gyro and is usually used only on the top rotor of a co-axial.
Paddles are actually flown but control the rotor blades with the gyro action of their mass. Often this mass is increased to aid stabilisation for first timers.
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platinum
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:39 am
Post subject: Re: paddles or flybar with weights |
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| magyarbacsi wrote: | | I know they somewhat do similar function, i.e. make the copter more stable as acting like a gyro. But, I've also read that paddles assist the servo by giving a directional lift when input is given. So, on a single blade FP copter like CB180D, which makes the copter more user friendly. Pros and cons for both please. |
Briefly.
The flybar weights give stability to the helicopter by creating a greater gyroscopic effect.
The airfoil paddles help controls the cyclic movement of the helicopter, as well as acting to stabilize the spinning main rotors.
Some sources say : the paddels aid in pitching the main rotor blades for smoother responses and less servo stress (This support...magyarbacsi for the above mention).
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