Big, heavy things (like luxury cars, or larger helicopters) tend to move more slowly
and smoothly than small, light things. This is called the “Cadillac” effect (a Cadillac
being a big luxury car). Small light helicopters respond to air disturbances more
quickly than larger helicopters, and bounce around more in the wind. The
Model 110
helicopter is more like a compact car than a luxury car.
Adding one to five ounces [28g to 142g] of weight to a Lite Machines gas-powered
helicopter will significantly improve its flying qualities, especially in windy conditions.
Although it may seem odd to purposefully add weight to a flying machine, the
additional weight requires a higher rotor speed to lift off the ground. This high rotor
speed generates the stability and control power needed to fly in gusting winds.
If, after adjusting blade pitch and weight, you would like more control power, move
the Z-links in the rotor head to the alternate (inner-most) holes on the pitch plate and
mixing arms. This will reduce the stabilizing input of the
Arlton Subrotor
stabilizer and
increase the control input of the swashplate to the main rotors (thereby decreasing
stability and increasing control power).
Op er a tor's Guide
Main Rotor Stability and Control
LITE MA CHINES
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