Titan X50E 140 degree swashplate

[Granpappy]

Hi there

I noticed whilst building my X50E that you get the option to set up for a 140 degree swashplate as opposed to the 120 that comes with the kit. It would appear that all you need to change is a couple of bellcranks that fit further forward than the supplied 120 ones.

I did read an old thread on Helifreak about how 140 swashes are more mechanically pure but how does this translate in real terms with the way the heli flies? Would I notice any difference whilst flying?

Just curious.

Cheers

[trillian]

I think with the relatively fast and powerful servos we're used to these days you wouldn't notice the difference. In theory you'll have less interaction between elevator and collective with 140 degree but only under extreme conditions if the elevator servo cannot keep up with the two aileron servos.

[Ruston]

I've set mine up using the 120 degree swash and I am using DS615s on the cyclic. I did think I'd try the 140 degree swash to see what the difference was but, to be honest, it flys so well I have just left it alone. The X50 is a fantastic flying machine, probably my favourite, and I'm sure you'll love it whichever setup you try.

[Si Goodchild]

I fly both types of swash on various helis (where I don't get the option to choose!) and can't tell teh difference with my standard of flying. If using 140 degrees (or sometiimes it's 135) be sure that your radio and/or FBL unit can handle it - my DX7 can't, so an Align 3Gx, for example, can't be used.

Si G

[Tommy]

I've set mine up using the 120 degree swash and I am using DS615s on the cyclic. I did think I'd try the 140 degree swash to see what the difference was but, to be honest, it flys so well I have just left it alone. The X50 is a fantastic flying machine, probably my favourite, and I'm sure you'll love it whichever setup you try.

Plus one I have mine running on a 730mx 6S setup, before that it was a nitro. Both forms are very capable.

[Granpappy]

I think I shall leave it as it is and just enjoy flying it. Many thanks for the replies. 730mx on 6S is an interesting setup. I guess the same as a Trex 550L. That motor must have just squeezed in there.

I'll be using a 600mx on 12S with a 13t pinion.

[Tommy]

I think I shall leave it as it is and just enjoy flying it. Many thanks for the replies. 730mx on 6S is an interesting setup. I guess the same as a Trex 550L. That motor must have just squeezed in there.

I'll be using a 600mx on 12S with a 13t pinion.

Just got it in😉, plenty of go in it for sure