Experiences using a Governor on a Airstar Mongoose
Posted by: dacostad in Setup tips, helicopters, engine on
Jun 27, 2008
Having just installed a CSM Revlock and Stator Gator Governor on my Airstar Mongoose (see Workbench), I have just got back from my test flight with the Mongoose and unfortunately it was not successful.
I have programmed the Revlock as per the instructions and everything is responding as expected in terms of the LED including passing the sensor test.
However, when trying to fly it for the first time, the Revlock holds the RPM at idle. I disengaged the revlock (set ATV to 0%) and flew fine, then landed re-engaged the governor and then the head speed was held at about 1030 rpm and increasing the ATV had no impact on the head speed. I even tried putting the RPM range on the Revlock up to 17+ and this caused the head RPM to be very unstable.
I am seeking help from both CSM and Stator Gator.
Stay tuned!