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tomcostanza 02-23-2009 11:36 AM

Disable gyros during aerobatics?
 
I have an electric AI and DG and would like some advice about what to do during infrequent aerobatics. As I see it, the options are:

1) do nothing
2) disable with a switch (circuit would be protected by a fuse)
3) disable with a pullable breaker (protects circuit and disables gyro)

As always, any advice is greatly appreciated.

Mel 02-23-2009 01:13 PM

Rolls won't hurt the AI. Not sure about the DG. For loops the AI should be caged and un-powered. Just removing power still allows the gimble to bang against the stops. Just caging is hard on the bearings because it's spinning and trying to follow the horizon.


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