ORIGINAL: GalenB
Hi Chip,
Thanks for the reply... Now that Santa has brought me a 9Z I have more of an idea about what you are talking about... I have been using an 8U Super and most of the explanation given was not applicable...
It looks like AFR is the trick to getting the setup that I am looking for... I assume that I'll want to program in a 3D and an IMAC flight condition and choose the correct one... Does that sound like a good idea?
TIA for your help!
I normally don't recommend the use of flight conditions because it is far easier IMO to just have a IMAC/pattern model and then have a seperate Freestyle model. Typically in order to get the optimum in both areas, you need to change the C.G. anyway and this will change your trims and mixes just a little bit. In order to avoid having to trim the plane out again when you do this, just select the other model and it will already be trimmed perfectly.
The only other reason I use 1 flight condition is to set up a third rate. This could be your 3D rate if desired and you can assign everything to one switch so that when you flip it you get the maximum travel your set up will allow. This will also allow you to have different percentages of P-MIX and EXPO to compensate for the increased throw.
I would never set flight conditions for something simple like dual rates, because its a lot to remember when you decide to make a change, and I have seen to many people forget to change every condition. Also keep in mind it takes longer to program because "you have options"
Chip
Futaba 9Z The Power of One