To Gyro or Not to Gyro | Quick Tip | Motion RC

[@Fisherman-gc1fw]

Every one of my planes has a gyro. It has saved me lots of money by avoiding crashes due to my lack of skill.

[@thetwogardens6048]

Yeah , I have just had a gutful of crashing . Whats a good Gyro to invest in ?

[@merder9653]

YA THAT SOUND ABOUT RIGHT

[@thetwogardens6048]

@Hiyryüutar Aargnussam Thankyou for the info !

[@SmokePoppa]

I started learning how to fly back in 2006-2007 and I kept crashing which were expensive lessons, and ultimately led to my ex-wife and I having a lot of static that had never existed before. Now, like you, I fly only planes with a gyro even with the skill. I think at the intermediate to advanced skill level there is a need for confirmation of skill driven by an urge to prove oneself. When you get older, it's not so important.

[@victorrcjets7660]

Real Pilots don't make excuses, I love using a gyro! We need every little tool to get our aircraft down safely especially on turbulent days!

[@janmb]

And aside from safety, it also makes models look a lot larger and more realistic than they otherwise would. For those caring about their models looking as much as possible like the real thing, a gyro is really a must. Nothing ruins the scale impression like a beautiful model with tons of nice scale details being tossed around like a leaf. And no pilot in the world can remedy that.

[@ArthurRC]

Well said James!!! Gyro changed my life, it’s way more beautiful when it’s windy, trajectory is straight and level and not bumpy, it’s not cheating at all just more scale and realistic !

[@-cmafia-7745]

I concur, I also believe in the use of a gyro. If you don't have it you can't use it, but it is there if you need it. If I am flying something and I am trying to get comfortable with it then I am going to use it until my confidence tells me otherwise. Some guys make it seem like if anyone finds out they have used stabilization they will lose their man card 😀😀😀

[@DeucesWildRC]

Couldn’t have said it better myself, I learned to fly without a gyro or before they were even available, but I love them now, the power steering comparison was spot on, James I love your straight forward logical approach 👍👊✌️

[@janmb]

Brilliant intro lol Great video from start to end. Have in fact been planning to do a video on gyros (as well as one on CG) myself - where I will most likely go into a little more detail as well. But love that you did this level headed, feel good version - the community needs that.

[@stonesthrow420]

I'm a beginner at RC flight, but a real pilot that fly's real Cessna's. The same philosophy up there can be applied to RC flight, fly smarter..not harder. As far as I'm concerned, any gadget that helps avoid crashes and damage to your aircraft, use it.

[@hamiltonshangar]

Gyros are absolutely amazing!! They just make the plane fly amazing. There’s no cheating at all! 💯😎

[@MotionRC]

Agreed!

[@Deano54]

Thanks for the run through. As a newbie I am thankful for a little bit of help from getting in trouble as I progress in my flying skills. Whether a $200 or $500 and higher plane, that's a lot of money to lose when a gyro could have helped you save the plane. Thanks again.

[@MotionRC]

Glad this helped you Dean. If you have any questions we could answer and turn into a future quick tips fire away.

[@mrparamedico25]

I learned to fly with the Admiral RX600SP with Stability Plus gyro, I have learned for a year and now I only use gyro and sometimes when I lose orientation I activate the stabilizer. They taught us all to do mathematical operations mentally, and they all use a calculator, why not use technology to make life easier for us. WELCOME GYRO.

[@ControlAroundRockLines]

Auto level doesn't only have to be used as a trainer feature for beginners either. We all have those moments where we get disorientated. The auto level can be used as an "oh shit" switch as well. So therefore gyros are a great safety feature. My favourite gyro is the hobby eagle A3 Super 3 and it saves me money on expensive receivers because I can control everything through the gyro using the S.bus feature. It's great. And for flying scale in wind it really helps improve the scale look. A full size wouldn't get bounced around in wind unless it was so windy that no sensible pilot wouldn't fly in it. Tornado in the back ground for example lol

[@williewideback]

I use gyro's only to correct my bad habits, would Be nice if the admiral receiver Gyro came in more channel

[@BDTennessee]

Good video! Talking about gyro details and not the debate either!

[@erad05]

I completely agree with your point of view. I use gyros in most of my planes.

[@rcjetsusa]

Love the Gyro explanation 👍 it is a perfect illustration, 100% agree 👍 thanks James. More about why we need RC Gyros can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXmsZaCkpJyfhLM

[@rafaeltorres2886]

That's right gyro helps with confidence and enjoyment not to mention having a plane fly nicely on days that normally that would keep you grounded.

[@spaddriver1957]

My father as a commercial airline Captain and military pilot flew with gyros in his planes and never once complained that he wasn't flying by the seat of his pants. His comment was they just kept his butt in line with where he wanted to go!. Flew private and military warbirds also on the side and would always use a gyro if one was available. If good enough for my professional pilot dad then also good enough for me as a r.c. pilot!.

[@ret737]

I love all of mine! Great video James!

[@MotionRC]

Thanks so much!

[@eqrc7587]

I fly using a Admiral 600 in Warbirds. Admiral 10ch w/Blue Eagle gyro. And I don’t feel cheated out of anything it’s me and my planes and MY way of flying right now. I like bringing MY planes and jets home. That’s MY story and IM sticking to it 😳 Can’t stand Pilots saying that.....

[@MotionRC]

[@easystar123]

I've been flying model aircraft now for 35 years and I've never used a gyro. But this year of 2021, I'm going to try one out just for the fun of it to see how it goes. I hope its not too complicated in setting up. All my receivers are Futaba 2.4, so hope I can buy a gyro that will go with Futaba.

[@johnsmith-oh2xo]

Yes sir Futaba has fixed wing gyro's you can buy like the GYA460 or so......

[@rogerhartzell544]

I have a Hirobo Sceadu Evolution .50 shuttle. Is there a Gyro unit out there that will make my chopper self level? any information anyone can help me with I would so kindly appreciate it.. my receiver is a radio link AT9Spro.

[@lthutchins9473]

Been in and out of rc's for the last 40 years but all land-based. Always wanted to give flying a go, but didn't want to invest so much money only to crash it on it's maiden flight. With the advent of gyros, I'm finally edging closer to biting the bullet. I've got my eye on the Flightline P-51D 850mm since it's a bit simpler with no rudder (but can be added later), and the price is right.

[@MotionRC]

If you have yet to fly in that long, we would not recommend starting with a warbird like that. Get a slower, trainer aircraft to start with

[@lthutchins9473]

@@MotionRC got a recommendation?

[@kevinj5293]

Love using a giro James feel more comfortable flying with them fantastic bit of tech. 👍✌

[@tughillrc6327]

If a gyro is cheating how come almost every Aircraft in the military inventory uses them? Anything that helps control and smooth flight is a help,not a cheat . If a person decides they are better off with out one that is there personal choice.

[@MotionRC]

Agreed!

[@Andre_Thomasson]

And many pilost flying with gyro dont really need it to fly and land safely

[@Isdahl87]

I use gyro’s in my aircrafts aswell and will be keeping using them in the future👍🏼

[@scotthewes2431]

Setting up is a pain, once dialed in they work great.

[@terryfowler504]

My local hobby shop has that exact fuselage cover for the huey in the background. Still in its original box with original price tag. Been there so long the plastic box turned yellow lol

[@heli-man-]

It’s great when you turn up at the field and everyone is standing or sitting down there waiting for the wind to drop and I walk straight out flick gyro on and up it goes gyro off fly around gyro on and land 😀

[@rickyjohnson3364]

3 minutes in and he finally started explaining what a gyro does

[@tutacat]

Gyro also uses a fhroscope to detect direction.

[@txkflier]

All ten of my EDF’s have Spektrum AR636 receivers that I reprogrammed with AS3X and SAFE modes. They allow me to fly in gusty winds or poor visibility when other pilots are grounded..

[@kennethsmith296]

What transmitter are you using?

[@txkflier]

@@kennethsmith296 A DX9 usually, but any Spektrum transmitter will work. I would avoid anything with less than 8 channels.

[@DontWatchProductions]

You guys ought to install a gyro in your company that helps keep you more that 50 percent stocked.

[@errattiq]

LOL! Truth! 😂

[@jcb6713]

thanks again for the info....

[@lesliemiller5980]

Every plane with a Spektrum (AS3X type) receiver pre-installed has the basic gyro built into it, and if you bind Safe-select mode you have control limits for beginners. I don't hear any clamor about that! With a gyro you can buy a low $ receiver and have the same trainer mode and AS3X style stabilization. I get my gyros on ebay for 10 to 15 bucks and I don't have to pony up the $$$ for Spektrum receivers.

[@ross5307]

I’ve never had any luck with the admiral, but have the hobby eagle and I’ve been too scared to fly with it since I’ve had the admiral destroy 3 of my planes

[@BlackTownie999]

We even put Gyros on cars and trucks, it's just smart.

[@tommycash7811]

you are so right

[@JohnVHRC]

Gyros are a no brainer way to make things fly better! Why wouldn't someone want something to fly better?

[@charlesrestivo870]

Admiral is unfortunately not a good product several failures at my field.Hobby eagle another story great product

[@AJayTVRC]

I just ordered the Cessna 182 1.4m plane now. Would you please recommend me some good gyro model?

[@heavyjohnny]

I want that attitude-lock son. Let’s see a video on setting one up for 3d flight please.

[@michaellefrapper5863]

Hi, Good info. Just one question: does a gym work for static instability??? Thanks in advance. Peace & Love.

[@eqrc7587]

James !!! We need a update video on the Gen2 Lemon 7chan gyro. I don’t think it has auto level on it. I might have to return it and wait till the Admiral 600 is back in stock.

[@MotionRC]

I am working on these for sure. I don't have that answer yet, but will make new videos for them as soon as possible

[@heli-man-]

We have a few dinosaurs in our club that moan all the time about new pilots using gyros and most of them have beaten up old planes that have been repaired over and over again, a gyro doesn’t take of or land fly circuits it’s just there to smooth out the flute when needed

[@awanrachwan848]

Can this gyro used on glow engine plane ?

[@bkennb]

Will these work on a nitro or a small cox powered plane? Would the vibration be to much? Thanks for your video.

[@burntsea8889]

first part got me cracking really hard XDDD

[@JosephColeno]

In my opinion, it is a device that provides a comfort of flight if not the guarantee of not crashing too quickly his model ...cheating ? no, I don't think so...

[@bubbalikescorn]

Do gyros work on larger glow/gas powered planes? Does the vibration from a gas-powered plane mess with the gyro?

[@richarddorsch7275]

Great explanation. I’m a newbie…can gyros be used with any make radio or do the audios even matter. I have a Flysky i6x. Thanks

[@errattiq]

Radios have nothing to do with gyros. A gyro sits in the middle of your receiver and your servos. Your receiver wires that normally connect to your servos connect to the gyro, and then the wires from the gyro now go to the servo. Make sense?

[@excellenceinanimation960]

Are there any gyros made in America? I want to buy those!

[@das787]

Is there a stabilizer for a gasoline engine?

[@donnieboesch3502]

I have the A3pro V2. Do you have to run a Y wire for the ailerons? I would like to have both wing servos on their own wire. Because I would like to add Flaperons & still have a Gyro. Can I do this with a Gyro? The plane I want to do this on is a Hobbyking Crusader (Ugly Stick).

[@BooDevil65]

I think you have to move up to an A3 Super 4 or A3 mini to get 2 Aileron outputs.

[@paullepine4765]

Does it matter where the gyro is placed? Some say it must be around the CofG - some say it does not matter! Can anyone help with a definitive answer?!

[@kennethsmith296]

What's the best gyro for a DX6i?

[@captaindronieversefpv]

Please help about a detail For Auto HoverMode

[@thedroneradventures8374]

I want to put a gyro in my freezing F4 Phantom but I can't figure out where to mount it...help. maybe a good video to do

[@MotionRC]

I just mounted the A3 Super 3 in my F-4 Phantom. I have it in along the sidewall with the receiver on the opposite sidewall. Just tell the Gyro it's in the upright position

[@mariebcfhs9491]

is it usable for helicopters?

[@ignaciovera8107]

My parents: Don't fly it, is windy Me: Jokes on you, I've gyro, see ya later!

[@mhk1058]

One think I’m struggling to get my head round. In normal mode if I adjust throttle, down for example, will the plane descend or will the gyro try to maintain it’s current attitude/height!

[@MotionRC]

No plane is going to fly long without throttle. The gyro has nothing to do with the throttle

[@cartermack9535]

Hi this is Carter from Grayson Georgia to my question is having a gyro in your plane the same as asx3 that Spectrum sales with all their new receivers and can you please tell me what is the difference

[@txkflier]

Most gyros only smooth out the bumps in rough air (like AS3X). Some gyros also have heading hold which keeps your plane in the attitude it was in when you centered the sticks (most Spektrum AS3X receivers have it). And some gyros have bank/pitch limiting and self-leveling (like Spektrum's AS3X/SAFE receivers).

[@rogerhartzell544]

I have been searching for an answer and I am hoping someone out there can help me. I have a beautiful older nitro shuttle helicopter. Can I put this Gyro wanted to self level it? It has a tail Gyro on it now but wanted to make it self level. It does have a fly bar. Can someone tell me if they make a Gyro? I can put on this helicopter so it will have soft level? Any information I can get? I would so kindly appreciate it. Thank you so very much.

[@MotionRC]

This is for airplanes only. This will not work for a helicopter.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Will it smooth out the video taken from the plane? All plane videos I've seen look pretty shaky.

[@MotionRC]

It will help, but also a lot of shakiness comes to the type of camera and how that camera is mounted. The plane could be flying smooth but the camera could be loose with velcro and wobbling, or the camera doesn't have any internal anti-shake like a go pro. A gyro will 100% make wind less of factor when set up correctly, but there are many factors that go into to properly mounting a camera on an rc plane.

[@stevusbeavus720]

Sometimes I want to fly and it's to windy. Gyros are the best

[@WrongBirthday]

gyro is off most often .... i dont trust it.... i use it only for recovery level to be able to prevent a crash in harsh situations...from 7 planes only one has a gyro..but maybe will put in one i a scoende plane soon...esp the expensive models...

[@roynnash178]

Do anyone now where to purchase this style of gyro?

[@donnieboesch3502]

Can you use a Gyro in a 3 ch airplane?

[@MotionRC]

Definitely. Will still work perfectly

[@roynnash178]

Does anyone know where to purchase this gyro?

[@MotionRC]

Currently the A3Pro from Hobby Eagle is out of stock, but at MotionRC.com we sell the A3-L and A3 Super 3 with the latter offering the same functionality but being easier set up as you can use a computer or programming card rather then the light patterns to set up.

[@twincitymoo7141]

Want to fly like a Mercedes Benz, get a gyro. Want to fly like a Yugo or Gremlin, don't get a gyro.

[@airhammer6203]

It's like flipping a switch on to get your drunk self to walk straight....down a boulevard.....in front of the popo. Who wouldn't need that!! AirHammer out!!

[@Cossack_Cobra]

My brain needs a gyro

[@bobeden5027]

FFS get on with it!

[@fredmdbud]

"Why aren't you using a gyro" and "you should put in a gyro" are just as annoying as "I don't use gyro"

[@bohan9957]

Back in the 70's even R/C helicopters fly fine without any gyro. it doesn't fly well but it flies. Now we're putting gyros in model planes. Was at the flying field last weekend and one guy has a Radian Pro with a flight board that can auto return to home and auto land for him. What's the point of flying an R/C then? Come on people.

[@twincitymoo7141]

Return to home and auto land??? That's not a gyro, come on Bo.

[@bohan9957]

@@twincitymoo7141 Yeah good point. I went a bit overboard.

[@twincitymoo7141]

@@bohan9957 :-) no problem, it's all fun.

[@chetmyers7041]

Automobile Power Steering is for wimps. Real men who drive real cars demand MANUAL Steering. It gives a truer feel of the road.

[@terrysmit4629]

all F1 cars have power steering!

[@jeffangelli6136]

As well as a manual 5 speed trans ,and a smaller wheel! Goooo alfa spider !lol

[@jacksampson7711]

This guys hair looks like he just woke up! Gyro are cheating!!!