Nexus gyro mounting

[Chuck W]

Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site for
your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)

This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?

-Chuck W

[Mr. Fred Garvin]

My Hobbico micro piezo is mounted on the servo frames. Works great
as far as I can tell. I have no problems at all, but this is my
first piezo gyro. The old futaba 153 BB did not work nearly as
well.

I have a 4 oz fuel tank in the spot over the stock tank, but have not
test flown it yet.

Dan


"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com:

> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting
> site for your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the
fuel
> tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a
better
> spot where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good
response?
>
> -Chuck W
>
>
>

[Philip Martin]

"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
for
> your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
> where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
>
Using 1700 mah batteries, I made up a square pack that has been slung under
the radio tray using ty-raps. This allowed me to mount the gyro and the Rx
on the tray above. Works just fine there:o)

Phil Martin.



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[John A. Mason]

I've used the 'cubby hole' with no problems, but I currently have the gyro
(401) mounted on the servo frames to keep the servo cord length shorter.
John A Mason

"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
for
> your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
> where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
>
> -Chuck W
>
>

[Chuck W]

I'm probably going to put it up front with the Rx, since other folks seem to
be using that spot just fine. I'm just taking some time getting all the
bumps and vibrations out, and can only imagine the horror if the gyro
suddenly clocks out on me and jams the tail rotor one way or the other.
They may not be so delicate as I imagine, but I'd rather not find out the
hard way. Thanks for everyone's help.

-Chuck W

"John A. Mason" <jamason@negia.net> wrote in message
news:1041640290.14368@alpha.negia.net...
> I've used the 'cubby hole' with no problems, but I currently have the gyro
> (401) mounted on the servo frames to keep the servo cord length shorter.
> John A Mason
>
> "Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> > Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
> for
> > your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
> >
> > This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better
spot
> > where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
> >
> > -Chuck W
> >
> >
>
>

[Mark]

I use a CSM 180 Gyro in my nexus and you are supplied with a square of foam
and some sticky pads. I find if you stick the gyro on the sticky pad and put
the foam round it to secure it it works fine i have been flying it for years
like that. In the bit above the fuel tank
"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
for
> your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
> where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
>
> -Chuck W
>
>

[Russ Wizinsky]

I had no problems with my piezo mounted there. When I switched to a heading
hold gyro I've had problems getting it set up, but I think it was just my
errors.
Russ

"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
for
> your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
> where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
>
> -Chuck W
>
>

[Carl Zemke]

I am using a GY-401 in the Cubby hole without a hitch. This is probably the
best location as it is out of the way of being damaged by a crash. Remeber,
Gyros should not be exposed to Fuel, Oil, Vibration, and crashes.

The Cubby is the best place.

Thanks,
Carl
Runryder: FreeFall

"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.nospam.net> wrote in message
news:xkmdnYDEQrybTIijXTWcpA@comcast.com...
> Anyone had any trouble with the manufacturer's recommended mounting site
for
> your gyro on the Nexus? (The little cubby hole over the fuel tank.)
>
> This seems atrociously close to the engine to me. Is there a better spot
> where a gyro might survive longer, and still give good response?
>
> -Chuck W
>
>