djustman

I have flown 2 & 3-channel planes and sailplanes, but am moving into a nitro 4-channel trainer. Any thoughts/suggestions on using a y-harness on the aileron/rudder servos to fight adverse yaw?

Thanks,

DJ

whstlngdeath

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Unless you plan on using a 3 channel transmitter on a 4 channel plane, you shouldn't have any
adverse yaw problems as long as the plane is trimmed correctly. With a 4 channel radio, you have full command of all three axis of the plane in flight and will trim and correct unwanted instabilities with the sticks and trims.

Jesse

DBCherry

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As Jesse said....
Also, when we DO couple rudder to ailerons to help coordinate turns, the mix is never 100%, which it would be when using a "Y". (We are usually closer to 10%.) I think using a Y on rudder and ailerons would make it harder to fly, not easier.

If you only have a 3 channel transmitter, fly eith either the rudder onlu, or ailerons only. (But lock the other surface at neutral somehow.)
Dennis-

glowplug

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In addition to what Jesse & Dennis said, keep in mind that it's a trainer....so adverse yaw shouldn't really be a problem......trainers are designed to turn just fine without having to coordinate rudder and aileron.

TerrellFlyer

I wouldn't waste the time or money,plane will fly great as designed.

FLYBOY

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If you want them coupled do it in the transmitter. You would be a lot better pilot if you do it manually when you want them coupled, and then you can give just the amount of rudder you want. I have taught many people to use a rudder. Most people don't ever touch it when the plane is up there.

3DFanatic

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What flyboy said.

DBCherry

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Good point FlyBoy. I've never used coupled rudder either, just know folks who do.

DJ,
You'd be much better off using a 4 channel radio, setting up each control s intended, then learning to use the left stick.

If you have to use a 3 channel radio on a 4 channel trainer, lock the rudder in position and leave it alone.
Dennis-

mAvRiCk-inactive

I started off with a Trainer and never touched the rudder until i got bored of the plane and tried hovering it...Ailerons and Elevator are the only things needed, but I would highly suggest getting a Computer Radio in the beginning as I did, just so you can get more models. I had the XP 662 and now the 10X...Believe me it will be worth it.

Dan

djustman

Thanks for all the great advice! I have a 4-channel radio for my trainer and will learn to fly it with the ailerons and rudder independent of each other. I appreciate all the input!

Best regards,

DJ