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Old 04-04-2006 | 12:05 PM
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Default RE: Expo for precision flying?

Bob, I use a fair amount of expo on all flight controls. For sequence flying my ailerons have about 30 degrees with expo at 50, rudder is 20 degrees throw and 60 expo. Usually I set the rudder throw so that the airplane will knife edge level at 1/2 trottle and full rudder deflection. Then bring up the expo so that corrections are all but invisable. My elevator has about 16 degrees up and 20 degrees down with 45 expo. You will notice that the throws on elevator and rudder are quite small while aileron is higher. Some sequences have you doing rolling manuvers at slow speeds on a downline thus the added throw. Hope this answers your question. You guys up north are always welcome to come down fly with us at our contests. Our next one is in 2 weeks in Hollister ( 60 miles south of SF ) The last 2 years we have been treated to a show by Sean D Tucker.


Shawn