Control System for 3D setup
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The Eco 8 is not special in its setup, so this setup philosophy can generally be applied to any CCPM helicopter. The mechanical mixer will not be discussed in this section, as it is not practical for aerobatics. It is intended for hovering and forward flight, and will limit one’s ability to advance flying skills. In some situations mechanical mixers are better, but not in the case of the Eco 8. There are two basic requirements of the control system for getting aerobatic performance out of the Eco 8. They are a large collective travel of at least ±10° of collective travel and a sufficient cyclic authority for adequate roll and pitch rates. Typically, 6° of cyclic blade pitch with 50g blades should be adequate. Also, control interactions and binding in the control system must be avoided at extreme cyclic and collective settings! Additionally, the control system should be as symmetric as possible, and links should be perpendicular at zero pitch. This topic has been divided into two parts, basic and advanced. The basic section will cover:
The advanced section will cover:
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