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Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment
The “gain” trimmer pot adjusts the gain setting value of the piezo gyro used to aid in keeping the tail of the
helicopter straight while flying.
• Pilots interested most in hovering-type maneuvers with very little forward flight and aerobatics may choose to
have the gain set as high as possible (without making the tail twitch quickly from side to side), keeping the tail
of the helicopter very solid during flight. Do note, however, that high or excessively high gyro gain settings will
result in accelerated tail motor wear and reduced life.
• Pilots interested most in fast forward flight and aerobatics may prefer a somewhat lower gyro gain setting that
allows for more control of the tail in flight.
Note: For more “locked-in” tail performance all around, we recommend the installation of an optional Heading
Lock type gyro as outlined in the “Optional Heading Lock Gyro Installation and Setup” section of this manual found
on pages 40–47.
• To increase the gyro gain, simply turn the trimmer pot clockwise (+). Dial the trimmer pot counterclockwise (-) to
decrease gyro gain. The gain value is set too high if the tail of the helicopter twitches quickly from side to side.
This gain value can also be set too low, allowing the tail of the helicopter to feel “loose” in flight. Take your time
adjusting the gyro gain, finding the right amount to best suit your style of flying, noting that the amount of gyro
gain value required may also vary based on the type and performance of the chosen flight battery.
Note: When adjusting the gyro gain trimmer pot, the changes will take effect without the need to power down
and re-arm the 3-in-1 unit. Please exercise extreme caution when adjusting the gyro gain trimmer pot with the
model armed to prevent personal injury or damage to the model.
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