SaulOhio

I have a copy of RealFlight G2 Light, and for each of the planes available, the desription lists Switch 1, with either
"low rates" or "dual rates". What does this mean?

SaulOhio

Hinckley Bill

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I can't speak directly to the G2 software, but normally the term "rates" refers to the amount of throw (movement) of each surface (aileron, elevator,rudder)....

In "low" rate one normally has a lower amount of throw (movement) of the surface...less throw results in a lower reaction of the plane to the throw. Low throw is normally desireable when taking off and landing, as you want to minimize the tendency of the plane to respond to rapidly (excess movement) during these critical times (ie avoid a crash!)

In "high" rate the amount of throw (movement) of the surface is much greater...this is desireable when you want the plane to really perform maneuvers with extreme speed and precision.

In "dual" rate the position of the switch (up or down) determines the amount of throw (movement) that each surface will have...depending on how the switch is configured switch "up" may produce the "low" throw movement of the surfaces and switch "down" would then produce the "high" throw movement of the surfaces....or the switch may be configured with switch up being "high" and switch down being "low" rate.

Now I'm sure that the technical purists out there may have a much, much better explanation than this but at least it gives you a start.

Hope this helps,

Bill

SaulOhio

Thanks

BasinBum

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The effect that Bill mentioned, low rates less throw than high rates, is accurate. Traditionally low rates are used for higher speed flight whereas high rates would be used for slow speed. With the advent of 3D flying, low rates tame the plane down and high rates are for more radical manuvers.