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Old 08-06-2009, 03:51 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

Guys, can you please help me with a problem i have with my Gyro [ GY-401 ] normally the gyro light stays on solid without any flashing but for some reason unless i have done something to the transmitter on the flight simulator not knowing, my gyro light will not stay solid , it flashes . all seems to work fine on the ground but i dont want to take the risk of flying until this is sorted out. any help much appreciated, thanks.
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Old 08-06-2009, 03:55 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

Make sure it is in Head lock mode on the transmitter when you turn on the receiver.
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Default Re: Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

Yep...

if it is a steady blink....

it is not in heading hold mode....
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Default Re: Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

As the others said, its not in heading hold mode. One of your switches on your transmitter should change that.

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Default Re: Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

You have most likely given it rudder trim on the transmitter!
Make sure trim on the tx is in center!
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Guys, can you please help me with a problem i have with my Gyro [ GY-401 ] normally the gyro light stays on solid without any flashing but for some reason unless i have done something to the transmitter on the flight simulator not knowing, my gyro light will not stay solid , it flashes . all seems to work fine on the ground but i dont want to take the risk of flying until this is sorted out. any help much appreciated, thanks.
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Old 08-10-2009, 12:33 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Futaba GY-401 Gyro light Flashing ?

thanks guys, yes it was a switch on the tranny in reverse.
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