What the thread found

• The gimbal assembly used in the Pilot and Solo models is mechanically identical except for the handle design.
• The gimbal bearing is a 6807z measurement bearing with dimensions of 35mm outer diameter, 47mm bore, and 7mm width.
• The Scout with Flyer arm uses the same bearing housing and yoke bearings as the Pilot and Solo, but features a larger yoke and handle plus an extended sleeve for the Delrin tube.
• The Flyer LE gimbal shares the same bearing housing, Delrin sleeve, and yoke bearings as other models, with differences only in handle design.
• Despite using identical bearing assemblies, gimbal load capacity varies based on handle construction - thicker aluminum handles support heavier loads than thin bent aluminum tubes.
• The Pilot gimbal uses thin-wall bent aluminum construction to minimize weight, while the Flyer LE uses thicker aluminum parts with approximately 1/8 inch wall thickness.

Depends on

• Load capacity differences are not quantified with specific weight limits.
• No testing data provided to confirm whether identical bearings translate to identical maximum load ratings across different handle designs.
• The discussion focuses on mechanical compatibility but does not address whether swapping gimbals between models maintains proper functionality in all use cases.

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Gimbal Bearing

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