Gregor99
Key Veteran
Location: Western Wa
| When discussing pitch range, we usally focus on collective pitch. Typical is +10 to -10 for Esky helis. +13 to -13 for the higher performing 450 class helis. However, I rarely see cyclic pitch range discussed. Last time I setup the heli I went with +6 to -6.
With this setting, there is no binding even when combined with full collective. With the new metal head and larger pinion, I wanted a more forgiving setup until I got used to it. However, after switching to pinching, it felt like I wasn't getting enough response out of the sticks. To get a little better response, I bumped up the swash mix on AILE and ELEV so I'm now at +10 to -10 on the cyclic. Now it feels much better. With this much travel in the head, I do get a bit of binding bit only when the sticks are at the corners. I can't imagine ever getting to the corners with the sticks while in the air.
Also I know when combined with the collective pitch my potential range is now +20 to -20, but only for 1/4 of the rotor's rotation. Although with the kind of flying I'm doing, I don't come anywhere near using all of it. I do like the way the heli feels and while I'm thinking I might have gone too far, I don't want to give up any responsiveness. I'm considering backing off the cyclic pitch just a bit then adding in some negative EXPO.
What is your cyclic pitch range?
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