Stopping Snaps
 

Hey Mark,
What is the trick to stopping snaps? I can't seem to get them to stop without over or under rotating. Am I doing them too fast possibly? I got them to come out on heading but I can't seem to get a handle on the stopping. Also, the only way I can get them to come out nice is to truck along at 1/2 throttle / chop it to idle / execute the sanp and try to get back into the trottle before stopping the snap - Is this an acceptable way to perform them?
Thanks for the help
RickP

RE: Stopping Snaps
 

Hey Rick, Have you ever tried doing unloading snaps. You only tap the elevator to begin the snap, then release the rudder a moment before releasing the aileron. Very precise and clean even in 3d throws. My Edge will go way to deep into the snap if I just bury the sticks into the corners. (this is in high rates. My low rate uses very little rudder and elevator so unloading the snap is'nt nescessary)

I hope this helps but I would want to hear what the BAM man says his technique is.

RE: Stopping Snaps
 

Sal,
I only snap on my sequence condition which is pretty low and soft throws. I do unolad the snap, I hit the elevator quick, when I feel it bottom I move in full rudder and aileron as I return the elevator to nutral, just seems that I can't get used to pulling them back right away. I don't like that buried look either. If I soften my throws up any more I might not be able to fly the plane!!! I hit the stop on the elevator in the humpties and there is just enough roll rate at full aileron to do the 180 and pull out before I auger in LOL.

RickP

RE: Stopping Snaps
 

The ground always stops my snaps.

RE: Stopping Snaps
 

There are many schools of thought on this subject. Prefferably, I like to start the snap like full scale. Break the Elevator Aggressivly, induce auto-otation with full aileron and about half rudder. As the stopping point nears, reduce rudder and finish with about half power and aileron. After the initial break of the elevator, you shouldn't need much elevator to continue the snap. The more elevator you have, the faster the airplane will slow down especially on the up lines, making them much more difficult to stop precisely. Remember speed is your friend in stopping a snap, but the rate at which you stop is dependent on servo power. Hope this helps,
Mark Leseberg Jr.

RE: Stopping Snaps
 

Mark,
I appreciate your comments, I do like the way your snaps look, so I'll give it a try this weekend. I'll try using 1/2 rudder. I'm not sure I understand what you mean about "Speed is your friend in stopping the snap" but the plane is nearlystopped when I exit - I assume this is no good and what you are talking about. I'll let you know how it goes.
RickP