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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / November 2007BB Gyro Vs. Solid State in my Concept 60 revival
I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 radio, carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many years ago. I haven't flown in a number of years but would like to get back in the air again. My questions are: Does it pay to upgrade from the Futaba bb gyro I have now to a solid state unit? Are there significant battery savings in doing so? Thanks for any opinions or info or suggestions on what ELSE I should consider before flying it again. Fred >I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 radio, >carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many years [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > consider before flying it again. > Fred "Will it pay to upgrade from an old Futaba BB (ball bearing in case some of you don't know!) gyro to a solid state (piezo) unit?" Oh, H*LL YES!!!!! There's a night and day difference between the two in performance, power consumption, and weight. Let's say you won a contest. The prise is your choice of a 1970's vintage Ford Mustang or a current model Ferrari 612 Scaglietti with all operating costs covered (that's fuel and insurance) for the first 10 years of ownership. Which one would you choose? Get the piezo! You won't be disappointed. Good luck & Fly Safe, Steve R. >> I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 radio, >> carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many years [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Good luck & Fly Safe, > Steve R. I would have the Mustang :-) >>> I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 >>> radio, carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> Steve R. > I would have the Mustang :-) You know, I thought for a while, trying to figure out what I'd put opposite the Ferrari that would make it such an obvious choice but I guess it wouldn't have mattered what I chose, someone would take the car other than the Ferrari. ;-) That's Ok, I like Mustangs too, but there's not much built in the US in the early 70's that I'd consider. That was about the time that the manufacturers were being forced to add the early polution controls and they didn't work very well. As far as Mustangs go, I've always preferred the '65 to '66 models, a nice 289 V8 with 4-speed manual would do! Fly Safe, Steve R. >>>> I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 >>>> radio, carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > Fly Safe, > Steve R. but I am with you with the Gyro ditch the old and stick in a piezo > As far as Mustangs go, I've always preferred the '65 >to '66 models, a nice 289 V8 with 4-speed manual would do! I knew there was a reason I liked you Steve. :) >> As far as Mustangs go, I've always preferred the '65 >>to '66 models, a nice 289 V8 with 4-speed manual would do! > > I knew there was a reason I liked you Steve. :) Hey, great minds think alike! :-D Well then, piezo it is! thanks all for the input!!! Any other ideas for the old bird? I already tail mounted the rudder servo. >>I have a Kyosho Concept 60 in near mint condition with a JR PCM-10 radio, >>carbon fiber blades and an OS 61sx engine which I bought new many years [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Good luck & Fly Safe, > Steve R. |
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