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Old 02-03-2007 | 07:19 PM
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Default RE: How Windy Is To Windy

One issue with more power, though...I do not have a computer transmitter and, therefore, with the AX fly at less than half throttle. This means that throttle inputs for landing have to be very minute (a click at a time) as I only have about 1/3 of the total throw to work with. I don't mind this as I think it helps develop control sensititivty, but with the adjustments of a computer transmitter that would not be as much of a fussy issue.
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I think Bruce is giving it to you straight. Throttles were adjusted for full throws long before computer radios were available. You may need a different servo arm but there should be a mechanical linkage fix to any control issue.

You should see how flaperons were done before computer mixing.

Are you saying you purposely limit yourself to the lower 1/3 of the engine's power? You can still mechanically compensate so the stick gives full deflection, but I think it's better to adjust for full and stick a piece of tape across the travel of the joystick. That way you have more power (like for heading into the wind).

Back to the thread: Too windy is more than 1/3 your model's top speed. ;-) Or when it blows around before you fuel it up. I like that one, too.