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Old 07-21-2008 | 06:55 PM
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Default RE: Control Throws for Pattern Flying?


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Hey guys. Recently I have been practicing pattern style manuevers with my Great Planes Reactor. It flies striaght as an arrow and seems really well suited for this style flying. Only downside is it has HUGE control surfaces. I have been working on slow rolls, cuban eights, level flight and other stuff like that. TO be honest I have been flying 3D for awhile now and have no idea how to set this plane up for pattern flying. What type of throws would you guys reccomend for pattern flying on this aircraft? Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Each plane is different so adjustment will be required, but a starting point could be 10 degrees aileron, 12 degrees elev and about 35 degrees rudder. These throws are each direction from center, so total throw would be double what I stated. Once again, this is just a starting point, adjust as needed.

Woodie