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Old 08-25-2008 | 03:18 PM
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TedMo
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Default RE: setting flaps on dx7

Joco1: Not familiar with QUAD flaps? Anyhow this is the way I set up my flaps on my AT-6. Go to function (flap system). This enables you to set % of throw for each normal, mid, land. I like normal 0%, mid 55%, land 125%. While on that screen set auto 10%. That determines at what point flaps will deploy from throttle position and with the 3 position switch flipped. Now to set the elev. mix you will have to make a test flight to determine what degree of elev. up or dn you may need. Some planes require up, others dn. Naturally do the test flight at good altitude. These adjustments will require a bit of testing to get things as you want them. I also mix some rudder in with ailerons when flaps are used on landing. At low landing speeds ailerons lose effectiveness so rudder helps. This is called the auto land feature that enables flaps to be controlled thru throttle position. pg.54. Generally I use this same set up when using flaperons. good luck and good flying.