how to loop?

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Steve - 05 Mar 2007 19:28 GMT

I'm considering trying to loop my helicopter (Falcon 3D) and was
wondering what specifically I need to do. I know it's easy enough to
do on a plane, just pull back elevator and let it come around, but do
I need to do anything different on a heli? I'm not looking for a
perfect loop (yet...) just something that will get me over the top and
back upright again. Do I need to throw any neative pitch in at the
top of the loop? If so, would this require some elevator reversal?

Thanks,
Steve

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Beav - 05 Mar 2007 20:36 GMT

> I'm considering trying to loop my helicopter (Falcon 3D) and was
> wondering what specifically I need to do. I know it's easy enough to
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> back upright again. Do I need to throw any neative pitch in at the
> top of the loop? If so, would this require some elevator reversal?

Just do it like you would with a plank and then work on geting it truly
round. Negative pitch will only cause you grief, because you'll need to
think about adjusting the amount of neg or pos and the amount of back stick.

When you're happy the heli will loop without causing a loading of your
underwear, THEN start playing with the pitch and the elevator controls.

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / March 2007

how to loop?