ORIGINAL: joco1
and thats my next question i have a new dx 7 and when i read how to set the max throw it is kinda confuseing im going from a nexstar with the basic futaba to this i think i can get it set ok but how do i adjust it on the radio do i just fly it at high rates and land and set it to low rates or can i switch in flight?
You set it up initially for high rates by making "mechanical" adjustments as close as possible. "Mechanical" means moving pushrod connections in/out as needed to get the desired throws. After getting as close as possible this way you can fine tune with the TX End Point Adjustments. Next adjust low rates as instructed in the manual for the radio system.
You can switch between high and low rates at any time but be a little careful until you get used to the way the plane flies in both settings. Have a little altitude before switching. Best to take off and land in low rates usually and also get the feel of a new plane in this setting. When comfortable at low rates get to a safe altitude (50+ feet should be enough) and switch over. Carefully feel out the plane again and ALWAYS remember to give yourself some extra altitude when trying something new.