ORIGINAL: kthmarks
with a Spektrum DX7. I'm a recovering/convertING CL junkie. I have recently spent much time in front of the computer getting stick time with FS-one. This is my first RC plane. I am a private pilot.....like that helps me much.
The plane is built, the engine broke in per the manuf recommendations (and then some). Yes, I had to grease it to get it in.
I have exhausted the search function on this board (I'm a long time lurker) with regard to setting the Dual rates and Expontential for this plane/radio. The best I've found (D/R) is 100% for High and 66% for low. EXP. however has got me a little worried. I set it to what "feels" right and I'm in the high 60's. I realize at this point I am going only on speculation as I haven't even flown this bird yet but I'm having fun doing the research and welcome the input of a resident expert.
Thanks in advance.
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I wouldn't recommend using exponential while learning to fly. As you have stated, more or less, there just isn't any way to know how much is needed. Just be sure to give yourself enough throw on high rates.
I've never seen a model crash from having more control authority than needed (with stock surfaces), but I have seen many crashed, even by good pilots, when not enough control authority was available.
I think you have a very nice engine/model combo there. Radio too.
Good luck and let us know how you fare.
Ed Cregger