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Old 03-28-2009 | 07:42 PM
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Default RE: Cyclic sensitivity for a beginner

When a beginner mentions speed, we are talking in 10ths and 100ths of a second. I have been flying for 3 years and I cannot judge the difference between .21 to 60Degrees and .10 sec. i only fly scale though. Beginners actually need less movement which limits the movement in relation to stick. This slows down the reaction of the helicopter and buffers the over correction a little to help them catch up. Half stick right collective on the outer hole of the servo could throw the helo into a 90 degree bank whereas if it was on an inner hole it may only be a 60-70 degree bank. In CCPM on computer radios, it would be like turning down the airleron and elevator percentage on the CCPM program. Most new comers are not used to living in the 1cm circle of the right stick. Moving the servos links in, significantly increases the allowable stick movement to get the same effect in the swashplate. Whatever you decide to do, good luck to you.