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iarwain - 23 Feb 2007 15:51 GMT

What is the purpose of training gear exactly? I realize that it makes
landing easier, and helps keep the helicopter from tipping over and
breaking its rotors. But does it also make the helicopter more stable
in any way? The reason I ask is, I've been putting time in on the
Real Flight G3 flight simulator, and it seems to me like the
helicopter with the training gear is more stable than most of the
other models.

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Nigel Heather - 23 Feb 2007 17:20 GMT

Really just the benefits you first mentioned.

Actually tends to make the heli less stable because ....

(a) adds quite a bit of weight
(b) tends to resonate and set the heli vibrating

Once you you get the nerve to remove it, the heli feels so much nicer.

Cheers,

Nigel

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Robert Roland - 23 Feb 2007 21:13 GMT

>What is the purpose of training gear exactly? I realize that it makes
>landing easier, and helps keep the helicopter from tipping over and
>breaking its rotors.

That's the real reason. Reducing the risk of the rotor blades touching
the ground.

>But does it also make the helicopter more stable
>in any way?

In theory perhaps, but in practice, no.

>The reason I ask is, I've been putting time in on the
>Real Flight G3 flight simulator, and it seems to me like the
>helicopter with the training gear is more stable than most of the
>other models.

The model with training gear is configured to be as easy as possible
to handle for a beginner. There is a multitude of parameters that
affect how the model handles.

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / February 2007

Training Gear