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Old 12-20-2008 | 12:16 PM
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Default RE: Really Basic Question - Channels

Maybe I'm making it too easy, but you are skipping important information that is essential for a person asking these types of questions.

On the 6 functions that you mentioned there, you don't need the gear channel to fly a helicopter. Delete that one. We are left with 5 functions... GOOD!

Additionally, check where your "second aileron servo" is connected.

All the radio manuals that I have seen refer to 3 servos with 3 function on the swashplate. Elevator, aileron and pitch. Yes, all 3 work together to make pitch changes, but they are still referred by their function. Aileron and elevator get connected to channel numbers 1, 2 or 3 on the receiver depending on the radio brand. The pitch servo is connected to channel 6 on the receiver. On My "old" non-CCPM Raptor 50, and Raptor 90, the Pitch servo is also connected to channel 6 on the receiver.

Unless we are talking about fixed pitch machines here, ALL helicopters still have a pitch function controlled by the radio and at least one servo.

This will be my last entry until the thread starter comes back with additional questions. Other arguments will be entertained on Private Message or e-mail. I don't want to hijack this thread, which seem to have happened already.

Rafael