Pitch gauge and leveler

[woodscra]

What did you use to set 0 pitch as well as high and low?  Which gauge, system, tool used?  Does a swash leveler exist that works for the 516?
Thanks

[alan]

I use a bevel box strapped to the main blade grips.  Also have used these..

https://www.helilids.com/LCD-Digital-Heli-Pitch-Gauge_p_1013.html

For a swash leveler most 10mm shaft units will work.. I have the Lynx version here.

https://www.helilids.com/Lynx-Swash-Plate-Leveler-Tool-Goblin-500570-Synergy-10mm_p_167.html

Cheers
Alan

[Wolf51]

I use the soko heli tool.
Accurate, reliable, fits in the blade grips on any heli from 450-800+
No need for any other swash leveller

Its available in the USA from amain.com, you could check for others.

Heres a link to their website,
https://www.soko-heli-tools.com


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[woodscra]

Thanks, I will
Check these out.  Any tips on using the solo?

[Wolf51]

Thanks, I will
Check these out.  Any tips on using the solo?

Its a great tool to use once you understand the concept and its all explained in the information section on the soko website. They do it better than I could

Their method relies on getting the  heli mainshaft vertical, or using a virtual mainshaft feature.  The rest of the steps flow from that.
I made a simple leveling board (see pic with my 516 mounted), this gives you a solid base that you clamp the heli down on and adjusting screws in 3 places that you wind up or down to get that first step done right. I prefer that over the virtual mainshaft approach.

Hope that helps.

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[woodscra]

Nice! Thanks.