4G6 A test.

[Photex]

Hi. Just a quick question. A friend just asked me if it's possible to take the practical A test using one of those little Walkera 4G6 heli's. I didn't know, so, if anyone can throw some light on the subject please.

Many thanks.

Chris.

[unwind-protect]

Damn! Someone's seen my plan!

I was planning on trying for my A with the 4#3. The biggest problem was going to be the lazy eight, which need to be (by the book) 30m on each leg. I can't even see the thing when it's 30m away!

[SadSack]

Like the way people think

Can't see why it wouldn't be posable. Be sure and youtube it!

[liambaker996]

if it aint contra rotating then yes if it has no other stabalizing equip than a gyro then yes

[moyesboy]

You can take A and B tests on a fixed pitch, but not a contra-rotating heli. You are allowed to land to change batteries, but not produce a second tiny heli because the first one went out of sight
...and you may take the test in up to 25knots of wind

[Brian Gifford]

but not produce a second tiny heli because the first one went out of sight

[Photex]

Thanks all. Forgot to ask whether the test can be taken indoors or not?

Chris.

[Holst]

Thanks all. Forgot to ask whether the test can be taken indoors or not?

Chris.

I dont think the test specifically excludes taking it inside but the way it is written is for outside flying.

I dont think I could manage the A test outside with the 4#3B as the slightest bit of wind makes it almost impossible to fly. (ive tried to fly mine outside about 5 times and crashed it 5 times)

But inside I could easily pass the B test (something im not confident about doing outside as nose in hover is much harder if its windy)

[waveydavey]

It specifically says it has to be taken outside as how a pilot deals with the conditions is an integral part of it. It's on the first page of the guidance notes. It also states that contras cannot be used but other types can

[Dedcalm]

if it aint contra rotating then yes if it has no other stabalizing equip than a gyro then yes

Interesting, I wonder how they would look at a flybarless heli then...

[Rainman]

Interesting, I wonder how they would look at a flybarless heli then...

As long as there is no electronic stabilisation of the rotor head, then it should not be a problem




Richard

[Holst]

I think that rules out flybarless controlers as they have gyros to stabalise the head.

[Rainman]

I think that rules out flybarless controlers as they have gyros to stabalise the head.

I think that is the idea!!!

But nothing stopping you from taking the tests on a flybarless with no electronic stabilisation



Richard

[electricsceadu]

who want to borrow my shuttle with a 3 blade head (flybarless if you didnt guess) with no electronic stabilisation on the head to do an a or b on a very windy day

[Mart61]

An mSR perhaps?