Greg Y

Hello all

I have a Slo-V. I am buying a computer radio soon. I haven't made up my mind but it will either be a Polk's Hobbies Tracker III or a Optic 6. I am going to convert my Slo-V to the computer radio.

I must note that I have had no troubles with my Slo-V or the included TX. This is just a new project to see if it flies any better with the new radio.

Will I be able to set up this combo so that the left stick on the computer TX is throttle and the right sticks are evelator/rudder?

Any help will be appreciated.

TIA

Glacier Girl

My Feedback: (4)

If your radio is V tail mixing equipt, no problem. or you can buy a mixer seperately.
You will notice a much improved response when you make the switch.

Greg Y

All of the Txs I am looking it have v-tail mixing. I just wanted to have the rudder and elevator on the right stick.

Glacier Girl

My Feedback: (4)

The radio will be that way, if you check , the left stick is not spring loaded in the up and down position, it's the throttle. .If you follow the instructions on your Tx rt stick will control all V-tail functions. And yes depending on how you hook up your servos to the Rx you can have rudder/elevator on the same stick.
Using a 3 channel radio, left thumb got stupid, as all it did was run the throttle. When I converted 3 channel birds to 4 channel, I set mine up to run the ailerons and elevator off the rt stick and the rudder and throttle off the left.

aeajr

My Feedback: (2)

If you are not having any problems with your Slo-V, why change it? You will spend a bunch of money and you will just have the one Slo-V. How much better do you think it will fly because you have a different brand of servo???????

For $65 or less you can get a second plane and put all the new electroncis in that. Then you have two planes. You can advance your skills and have lots more fun!

Here are some for your consideration:

Magpie - CL 2
I recommend the $55 package with two wings.
Has slow fly/trainer wing AND an aileron sport wing.
Master the first, then advance to the second.
They offer a complete package with both wings and all the electroncis for $160
Makes it so easy to get it right!
http://www.mountainmodels.com/magpie.php
discussion threads
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...51#post3502851
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225
Video - slow fly wing
http://www.mountainmodels.com/Magpie.wmv
Sport wing
http://www.mountainmodels.com/MagpieSP.wmv

SmoothE - E$50 CL2
Easy to build Balsa and foam kit. Build as 3 Channel Slow Flyer
Optional 4 channel aileron trainer when you are ready
http://www.mountainmodels.com/smoothe.php
Discussion Threads
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...=SmoothE+build
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...&page=19&pp=15
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225
Funny video
http://www.mountainmodels.com/SmoothEsmall.WMV

Multiplex Space Scooter - RTF
ARF
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGZV4&P=7
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=548
Video
http://www.bungymania.com/videos/fil..._sun_stunt.wmv
http://67.18.81.100/rcuvideos/magazi...aceScooter.wmv

GWS E-starter 400 - Simple Foam Kit - $50
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_inf...roducts_id=551
Available as a ARF complete package kit with radio - $150
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_inf...roducts_id=611

GWS Tiger Moth 400 - Simple Foam Kit - $70
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_inf...roducts_id=203
Complete kit including Radio - $175
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_inf...roducts_id=658
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=345
Video
http://67.18.81.100/rcuvideos/magazi...345/TM400m.wmv

Remember that these planes all take micro components. The Optic is typically packaged with BIG heavy components so they will not be suitable for these planes.

If you want a larger plane, consider the Magister:

Multiplex Magister ARF - $110
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXGZV2&P=ML
This plane is much larger than the others
Close to a .40 glow trainer in size
Review
http://www.smoothair.ca/reviews/Magister/magister.htm
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=519
Discussion
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309397
Video - Standard Electric Motor & battery
http://67.18.81.100/rcuvideos/magazi.../magister2.wmv
Video - Take off rom grass - standard motor/battery
http://67.18.81.100/rcuvideos/magazi.../magister1.wmv
Towing up a glider
http://plawner.org/video/Magister_easy.wmv
Video - This is not with the standard motor
this plane has an upgraded brushless motor
http://plawner.net/video/magister_funday.wmv

Greg Y

Actually, I am planning on having some surplus gear and wanted to see how the Slo-V would fly on new servos. I know the quality of the new gear will be better than the Parkzone gear. This is not a jab at Parzone, just a realization that the gear in these planes is inexpensive. Nothing I will change is irreversible. However, I must admit that I haven't had any problems with the Parkzone gear at all.

I am going to be getting a new plane soon. I am planning on building a Stevens Aeromodel Squirt 700 trainer. This plane will be flown at a club.