3 d rates
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3 d rates
Do the 3d flyers put thier high rates on one switch or , or indivual switches . E.G if you were going to do a wall you would throw the elevator high rate switch.
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RE: 3 d rates
I would get used to using seperate switches for elevator and ailerons.
WHY? For some 3D manouvres you want full throw elevator and reduced rate ailerons.
In my case I like to flat spin and by varying throttle I can get it to climb, maintain height and descend but the aileron input has to be slightly adjusted to maintain the flat spin. I can not do this with high rate ailerons.
WHY? For some 3D manouvres you want full throw elevator and reduced rate ailerons.
In my case I like to flat spin and by varying throttle I can get it to climb, maintain height and descend but the aileron input has to be slightly adjusted to maintain the flat spin. I can not do this with high rate ailerons.
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RE: 3 d rates
I use three switches but rarely switch them to 3D. I have a bunch of expo in the aile and elev and don't use the low rate much. The exception would be for precision type maneuvers. For example doing a rolling circle I like the elev on high and aile on low. I also use a 4th switch for the spoileron mix. On it I use the trainer switch. Pull the switch to activate and let go for normal flying. Walls and Elevators and much cleaner with spoileron.
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RE: 3 d rates
I use three switches for some of the reasons already listed. Read an article recently from one of the big shot pilots that talked about using a single-three position switch. I'm considering giving that a try.
My flying buddy uses one switch. He's a pretty darn good pilot too... thinks I'm crazy for using three.
My flying buddy uses one switch. He's a pretty darn good pilot too... thinks I'm crazy for using three.