3D Control Throw Recommendations ??
06-09-2004 | 03:20 PM
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3D Control Throw Recommendations ??
Hi,
Ok i posted a while back about my Wild Card 3D, its nearly finished i just need to set up the control throws............ the instructions only give an Initial Recommedation of the below
Elevator 25mm up and 25mm down
Rudder 50mm left and 50mm right
Aileron 20mm up and 20mm down
It then states once comfortable with the plane these throws can be increased Significantly ??? i wanted to set it up on my 9C with Dual rates soo could someone give me an idea of what control throws would be good for high rate for ulitmate 3D performance and i will use these initial rates above for low rate..........
Thx for any help, info
Ok i posted a while back about my Wild Card 3D, its nearly finished i just need to set up the control throws............ the instructions only give an Initial Recommedation of the below
Elevator 25mm up and 25mm down
Rudder 50mm left and 50mm right
Aileron 20mm up and 20mm down
It then states once comfortable with the plane these throws can be increased Significantly ??? i wanted to set it up on my 9C with Dual rates soo could someone give me an idea of what control throws would be good for high rate for ulitmate 3D performance and i will use these initial rates above for low rate..........
Thx for any help, info
06-09-2004 | 10:29 PM
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RE: 3D Control Throw Recommendations ??
Set your low rates for normal flying, High for 3D.
I would start with 40-45 degress of elevator in both up and down movement, rudder the same. Check that at these extreme throws that there is NO hitting of the rudder against the elevator and that all pushrods clear. Make sure that the control surfaces are not mechancally binding and stalling a servo, this will kill a battery pack quick.
You may not need all this throw but these are the norm for starting out. Some planes do well with less, others may want it all to perform. You may wind up with more throw in down elevator for doing waterfalls and less in up elevator to keep the nose from pitching up too high in an elevator or harrier. Fly and adjust, but start high. Be sure to use some expo when switching to high rates to smooth things out. 40 to 80 percent is the norm on elevator, start with the higher number and if things feel mushy you can can lower the expo.
good luck
zonk
I would start with 40-45 degress of elevator in both up and down movement, rudder the same. Check that at these extreme throws that there is NO hitting of the rudder against the elevator and that all pushrods clear. Make sure that the control surfaces are not mechancally binding and stalling a servo, this will kill a battery pack quick.
You may not need all this throw but these are the norm for starting out. Some planes do well with less, others may want it all to perform. You may wind up with more throw in down elevator for doing waterfalls and less in up elevator to keep the nose from pitching up too high in an elevator or harrier. Fly and adjust, but start high. Be sure to use some expo when switching to high rates to smooth things out. 40 to 80 percent is the norm on elevator, start with the higher number and if things feel mushy you can can lower the expo.
good luck
zonk
