Originally Posted by
SAP_2000
Setting up my Diablo and have a few questions.
The manual calls for 7mm "elevator mix" @ full flaps. I am assuming that means down-elevator, but can anyone confirm?
The elevator rates and expo for normal flying + T/O and landings seem excessive in the manual (55mm and 65% expo). Would around 25 mm and 25-30% expo feel more linear and natural?
I see someone mentions tip stalls on landings and recover from 3D maneouvers. Would a bit spoiler mix (ail up) with flaps and elevator to spoiler mix help on that?
Are you messing at the leading edge or trailing edge of the elevator? I’m at about 45mm and 30% expo for all flight conditions (flight, TO, land 3D), measured at the trailing edge.
As far as tip stalls go, just remember that it’s a 2m jet and don’t slam the ailerons when going slow. It slows down very fast due to the massive intakes and low momentum. Always keep the nose pointing down when at idle and you’ll never have a problem.