Do you use EXPO on the throttle for 3D flying? and what kind of expo do you use for the other set ups? thank you Toby[8D]

I think it depends on how much power youve got. On my shockyflyer i have to use -40% expo to make it steady in the hover. On my bigger fourstroke freestyle planes i usually have around -10-25% expo.

I would just experiment around abit and see what works best for you

i dont ususally have anything. but my new-ish TX has got a throttle curv so i have started to experiment with curves on my shockflyer and on AFP

i dont ususally have anything. but my new-ish TX has got a throttle curv so i have started to experiment with curves on my shockflyer and on AFP

thank you guys for the help..............lets see if we can get any more help from the other members here? toby

I like mine linear, for all types of flying but especially F3A where good throttle control is essential to presenting a nice flight. I only use a throttle curve to obtain this. ie 1/2 power really is 1/2 power etc.

Some people mix a flat spot in the throttle curve so that it looks like an "S" shape. People have done this in F3A to get a cruise control type of thing and also in 3D where the flat spot is at the throttle setting needed to hover. In the hover you therefore get much finer control of power. I personally dont think it makes much difference.

Angus

I use a heli radio which has no ratchet on the throttle. I have found its easier to make subtle throttle changes during hover.

Angus How do you know if it half power or not, do you use a tacho or guesstimate?

Foof,

Ideally yes. Basically every click of throttle should make a difference to the engine. This is both good linkage + might need to use a curve. A bit is in the flying aswell and how it feels but basically if you set it up on a tacho that would be more than good enough then go from there if you feel it needs fine tuning.

People tend to forget their throttle function and spend all the other time setting up their other functions. Throttle need a bit of attention aswell.

Angus

ps hows your Smack Head going? Did you try that C of G test?

Funny you mention that - i find throttle setting up by far the hardest part

I have not used expo much on anything.. Only 1 or 2 times just messing around.. Flying other peoples radio's with lots of expo on any surface just feels weird to me.

thank you guys for all your help.........have a great weekend.........toby[8D]