Skookum SK720 User Manual

SK720
User Manual and Setup Guide
The SK-720 replaces the tail gyro, mechanical flybar, and
receiver on your R/C Helicopter. Other features include flight
logging with playback, optional-self leveling, and more to come!
This unit is ideal for pilots from beginner to 3D expert.
Go flybarless!
Flybarless
System
Rev 1.00
SK720 User Manual & Setup Guide

Table of Contents

1 Introduction ...........................................................................3
2 Package Contents.................................................................4
3 Getting Started ......................................................................5
4 Safety .....................................................................................6
5 Setup Overview .....................................................................7
6 Mounting the Gyro................................................................9
7 Helicopter Airframe Setup .................................................11
8 Connections ........................................................................13
9 Modes, Indicators, and Power-Up.....................................16
10 Installing the Windows Setup Software ...........................17
11 Gyro Setup Using the USB Interface ................................21
12 How to Check Cyclic Pitch & Phasing..............................29
13 After Setup: Final Check!...................................................31
14 Flight with the SK720 Gyro ................................................32
15 Using the Self-Leveling / Bailout option...........................33
16 Basic Tuning .......................................................................35
17 Advanced Tuning for 3D Pilots .........................................36
18 Replaying Flight Recorder Logs in the 3D Viewer ..........39
19 Setup Software & Advanced Features Guide ..................41
20 Trouble Shooting Guide.....................................................51
Appendix A: Specifications ......................................................54
Appendix B: Firmware Upgrades .............................................55
Appendix C: Warranty and Technical Support .......................56
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