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Transmitter Gimbal Settings... need your thoughts!

3dmike

640cc Uber Pimp
My gimbals on the 8FG super seem really tight which I know I can adjust but it kinda posed the question in my head... What is the optimum settings for gimbals? I know it's probably a preference thing but thought I would pose the question anyway!


What are your preferences for gimbal adjustment?
 

dougb

50cc
Depends on aircraft - heli's = lighter spring tension; planks = tight enough to feel aileron center when pushing inverted.

Total feel thing - I pinch so I probably run lighter spring tension than most thumbers.

Doug B.
 

3dmike

640cc Uber Pimp
Thanks Doug... I thumb it and know this is way too much tension. My thumbs would be soooo tired after a day of flying....
 

dougb

50cc
Oh ya, that's another sign ... cramps after a full day of flying? Maybe loosen the stick tension a bit.
Or hit the gym and build up your thumbs. LOL

Doug B.
 
My gimbals on the 8FG super seem really tight which I know I can adjust but it kinda posed the question in my head... What is the optimum settings for gimbals? I know it's probably a preference thing but thought I would pose the question anyway!


What are your preferences for gimbal adjustment?
I prefer my sticks not super tight but not heli loose, kinda in the middle I guess. This is how my gimbals go
throttle - loose with lite clicking
aileron - tight enough to feel a little clunk every time you pass elevator center
elevator - same tension as aileron
rudder - tighter then aileron, this helps if you tend to play with the throttle

I would recommend to just play around with it until you find something that you really like.
 

3dmike

640cc Uber Pimp
Hey Charlie... That's what I was thinking as well. I've just never flown with tight gimbals and I think it would drive me nuts.
 

Bbcorvette18

70cc twin V2
I'm just a stick bashing dumb thumber so I've never paid attention really lol. I probably like mine a bit tight and too much expo lol
 

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
I like to keep my stick tension towards the minimal side and no ratchet on the throttle.
 
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