AS3X receivers

[Tom603]

Have a Carbon Cub that I am rebuilding due to a bad crash. The guy that gave it to me said the airplane stopped responding to transmitter inputs for a few seconds which is all it took to crash it. Been reading that these receivers are sensitive to vibration, as would be induced by an out of balance propeller. I am thinking about replacing the receiver with a non stabilized gyro receiver. Anybody done this and if so how did it affect the way the airplane fly's. Just wondering if the gyro receiver is needed to compensate for a hard to fly airplane. Any and all inputs welcome
-Tom

[StarHopper]

Re: AS3X receivers

Not quite sure what you mean by a 'non-stabilized gyro receiver', unless you mean using one & turning off the gyro function. And if that's the case, stabilization effects will be nil, as the gyro IS the stabilizer.
Note also the AS3X is a 3-axis gyro - working on roll, pitch & yaw functions.

Re <i>"...needed to compensate for a hard to fly airplane"</i>, no, it's not a per se 'cure all'. Gyros are more for countering disturbances from outside sources like wind & turbulence, correcting sudden unplanned movements faster than you can input thru the sticks. They tend to hold a plane's course & keep it steady, depending on how the system is set up, eg in 3D maneuvering like a hover. They might make a plane easier to fly in conditions (eg windy) you normally wouldn't fly in, but a hard-to-fly plane is still going to be a relatively hard to fly plane. You don't put a gyro in a P-51 & become an instant ace.

In your case of rebuilding a wreck, what you'll need to concentrate on is squaring up all your flight and control surfaces, & balancing and trimming the aircraft. The Cub will be docile enough anyway - I almost can't imagine one needing a stabilization system. The former owner's problem didn't come from lack of stability - it was loss of signal.

Good luck - and let us know how it goes. :)

[Tom603]

Re: AS3X receivers

What I meant is a receiver without the AS3X stability system. I have been flying for a long time and I guess I am an old school purest. I believe that the signal loss was due to an imbalance at the propeller, which from what I read really screws up the receiver into thinking that it needs to input corrections, which has resulted in a few instances of the receiver taking a short nap to figure things out.
The airplane is about finished and looking forward to the upcoming test flight. After inspecting the airplane, these foamys are pretty tough, considering all of the parts I had to replace. The basic airframe is in real good condition and is sound. Thanks for the input...

[StarHopper]

Re: AS3X receivers

Well one thing's for sure - <i>BALANCE THAT PROP!!</i> <smiley image="smiley_good.gif"/>

[StormyDog1962]

Re: AS3X receivers

StarHopper you Rock!!! <smiley image="anim_jump.gif"/>

[StarHopper]

Re: AS3X receivers

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