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Old 05-04-2013, 02:10 PM
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Guys

Just wondering what the general consensus is regarding placement of the brake operating switch/lever/stick, currently I have mine on the left slider (mode one, DX18QQ) but have been thinking of moving it to operate on down elevator, it would appear to me be a better arrangement than having to reach for a lever etc.

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Old 05-04-2013, 02:16 PM
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I have had it on down elevator. Programmable mix with down elevator which is activated when gear is down. Mix is off when gear up. Works well.
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I tend to do a full control movement check as I taxy out and have caught myself out more than once by inadvertantly applying the brakes when I check down elevator.

If I run out of channels then I use the down elevator mix but, if possible, I prefer to use a slider.
Old 05-04-2013, 02:34 PM
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This is gonna be one of those things that you have to just go with what works for you. I'm a "slider" lever guy, always have been. I'm also a proponent of the JetTronic zero loss electric brake valve (the newer one that doesn't leak like a civ). It's a proportional valve, my latest one was purchased a year ago and they seem to really have gotten better compared to the older ones. I've also used BVM smooth stops. I like proportional braking and the slider allows a lot of flexibility with these types of brake systems.

Some swear by the elevator link mix. For me, in a full scale airplane you never push forward on the stick when braking, if anything it's the other way around so it never made sense to me to take weight off the mains where the brakes are and put it on the nose wheel while potentially inducing a skid or controlability issue. But that's just me. If I didn't have the extra channel I'd probably mix brakes to a switch like Tam does with his all in one brake setup.
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Default RE: Operation of Brakes on Tx

I keep mine on a slider on the right side, this prevents interfering with the steering side of the remote during the braking period.
Old 05-04-2013, 03:09 PM
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Seen that many planes bounce because of the down elevator mix application if you have to go for the picks before the aircraft is slow eneough you will be looking for the tissue box.
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Old 05-04-2013, 03:11 PM
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Default RE: Operation of Brakes on Tx

I agree slider is the way to go...with non proportional brake valves I put them on the trainer switch and just momentarily bump it/hold it as needed
Old 05-04-2013, 03:16 PM
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Peter, mix it with down elevator, easy to control and works perfectly.
Old 05-04-2013, 03:16 PM
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Default RE: Operation of Brakes on Tx

Pushing down elevator also makes the nose steering more sensitive and if its an f16 or something like one you will mess up your wingtips and tear off your missile rails.

The last thing you want to do is apply down elevator when landing hot. You will toast your plane with the bandit hop.

Right slider is the way to go.
Old 05-04-2013, 04:04 PM
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I use right slider proportionally with Jetronic valves. Works well for me. Use what feels comfortable for you.
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HOW MIX TO TRAINER BUTTON?
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Default RE: Operation of Brakes on Tx

I'm with Fender and the other guys that said Right slider, steering is very important during landing.

If using a proportional valve, right slider.
If using a non proportional valve, right slider or right two position switch ( on/off )
Old 05-04-2013, 04:40 PM
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Like Feander and Eddie. I like the right slider with a BVM smooth stop. Full propo is the only way I can feel like I have full controll of the brake when I want it. The Smooth stop is just like retract Cyl. If you keep it serviced it will work every time and won't leak air
Old 05-04-2013, 04:52 PM
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I am another proponent of the slider. The use of a separate channel allows a parking brake to be applied when the jet is unattended.
Also, with a slider, the brakes can be partially applied when the jet is on short final. With the brakes are partially applied, the jet will usually stick better at touchdown, reducing the chance of bouncing.
You can't do that with the brakes coupled to the elevator.
I use a BVM Smooth Stop II proportional valve, and will not switch.
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Default RE: Operation of Brakes on Tx

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Seen that many planes bounce because of the down elevator mix application if you have to go for the picks before the aircraft is slow eneough you will be looking for the tissue box.
Cheers
Mav
Urban myth. It's not really possible to "bounce" an airplane with down elevator once it is on the ground.

More sensitive steering because of added pressure on the nose wheel? Negligible in my experience and probably no more nose pressure from partial down elevator than the braking action itself. The wing tipping issues with F-16's and other narrow gear jets invariably has to do with turning too sharply at too high a speed and/or uneven braking side-to-side.

Both brake operation methods work for different people. I personally prefer to keep my hand on the sticks during rollout (like full scale) and having brakes on down elevator lets me do that. Decide for yourself what works but don't believe that either method is "right" or "wrong".

You can even have it both ways....I use down elevator on landing and the slider for a parking brake or even a slight pre-load on landing like Harley suggests.

Craig

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Right Slider AND down Elevator. Right slider for Parking Brake or to "Pre-Brake" on occasion.

I'm with EddieP, It seems wrong to push forward on the yoke while braking for all the reasons he mentioned. But after trying it I wound up liking it. Sometimes have to use two mixes doing exactly the same thing to get enough travel. Favorite brake valves are the Jetronic Low Loss Valve and on the last couple I used the UP-6. It's a little hassle using a servo but ... The UP-6 works like an air pressure regulator rather than a pulse valve. It uses very little air even in mid-position. Very Smooth.
Old 05-04-2013, 05:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: CraigG

ORIGINAL: mavrick

Seen that many planes bounce because of the down elevator mix application if you have to go for the picks before the aircraft is slow eneough you will be looking for the tissue box.
Cheers
Mav
Urban myth. It's not really possible to ''bounce'' an airplane with down elevator once it is on the ground.

More sensitive steering because of added pressure on the nose wheel? Negligible in my experience and probably no more nose pressure from partial down elevator than the braking action itself. The wing tipping issues with F-16's and other narrow gear jets invariably has to do with turning too sharply at too high a speed and/or uneven braking side-to-side.

Both brake operation methods work for different people. I personally prefer to keep my hand on the sticks during rollout (like full scale) and having brakes on down elevator lets me do that. Decide for yourself what works but don't believe that either method is ''right'' or ''wrong''.

You can even have it both ways....I use down elevator on landing and the slider for a parking brake or even a slight pre-load on landing like Harley suggests.

Craig


+1, That is how all my Jets are set up, even the F16. All roll to a stop in a straight line . Just don't jump on the brakes all at once, that's when you will need those tissues.........LOL
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Slider... and my thumbs never leave the sticks because I use another digit to control the anchors[8D]
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ORIGINAL: Terry Holston


ORIGINAL: CraigG

ORIGINAL: mavrick

Seen that many planes bounce because of the down elevator mix application if you have to go for the picks before the aircraft is slow eneough you will be looking for the tissue box.
Cheers
Mav
Urban myth. It's not really possible to ''bounce'' an airplane with down elevator once it is on the ground.

More sensitive steering because of added pressure on the nose wheel? Negligible in my experience and probably no more nose pressure from partial down elevator than the braking action itself. The wing tipping issues with F-16's and other narrow gear jets invariably has to do with turning too sharply at too high a speed and/or uneven braking side-to-side.

Both brake operation methods work for different people. I personally prefer to keep my hand on the sticks during rollout (like full scale) and having brakes on down elevator lets me do that. Decide for yourself what works but don't believe that either method is ''right'' or ''wrong''.

You can even have it both ways....I use down elevator on landing and the slider for a parking brake or even a slight pre-load on landing like Harley suggests.

Craig


+1, That is how all my Jets are set up, even the F16. All roll to a stop in a straight line . Just don't jump on the brakes all at once, that's when you will need those tissues.........LOL
Totally agree, the only way you're going to bounce using down elevator to activate brakes is if you try to brake before you're on the ground . As some others here, I set up with both, right slider and down elevator. I tend to use the slider on taxi and for parking, use the down elevator when landing.

Mike

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I was a spring loaded trainer switch for brakes guy, until I bought my new Tx. It has no spring switch. I now use brakes on down elevator & find it works very well. Never had any problems.
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I use the right slider but in full size on the Fokker 100 they teach to push forward once the nose wheel is on the ground it's very off putting.
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Hi Guys, could someone draft up the programming mix for a JR 12X to use both the right slider for parking and down elevator for braking when the gear is down? I am truly a jet rookie who will be building my first jet (JetMach 60 with the KingTech 60G) this fall. Just like the Install Thread here on RCU, these are wonderful teaching lessons the more experienced guys are letting us rookies see. Many thanks for that. Chic
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Interesting that some use both. I too have always used down elevator, but wished I had a parking brake. Is it fairly simple to program the slider if I already have the down elevator set up? Never even new that was possible. I learn something new everyday! Oh, I have a JR 9303 BTW.
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Interesting that some use both. I too have always used down elevator, but wished I had a parking brake. Is it fairly simple to program the slider if I already have the down elevator set up? Never even new that was possible. I learn something new everyday! Oh, I have a JR 9303 BTW.
Yes it's possible and easy. Assign the brakes to one of the sliders and set it up to operate the brakes. Use your existing elevator to brakes mix to operate the brakes with the slider off. Progam both brake mixes to be inhibited with the gear up switch so as not to waste air during the flight.

Note: These two elevator/brake mixes are cumulative so make sure the slider is off after using it for a parking brake for "normal" down elevator braking.

Note 2: You can fine tune just when the down elevator brakes start to actuate by putting in just a little slider movement. It best to have the down elevator brakes begin with just a small amount of down elevator.

Craig
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Wow Craig,

Thanks for the help. I'll try to set it up just like that. Excited to know I'll finally have my parking brake!!!!

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