Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Beginners
 Do fly it or not? >

Do fly it or not?

Community
Search
Notices
Beginners Beginners in RC start here for help.

Do fly it or not?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-16-2006 | 04:20 AM
  #26  
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,865
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Jacksonville, FL
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

this isnt hard if you're getting the throws the instructions call for then your good. alot of aircraft call for different aileron travel distances up and down its built in. read the instructions if your good go fly if not fix it before you fly
Old 10-16-2006 | 10:54 AM
  #27  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 7,769
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
From: FL
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

Minniflyer is correct, especially if you have a shoulder or high wing model. It sounds like you just have some differential dialed into your radio if , as you say, the geometry of the hinge line (exactly over the centerline of the moving surface hinge line)and servo wheel/arm is set up at 90 degrees at neautral. I'd suggest flying it like you have it set up, that may be the best setup, especially if you are not into precise aerobatics.
Old 10-16-2006 | 12:19 PM
  #28  
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 11,703
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: Memphis, TN
Default RE: Do fly it or not?


ORIGINAL: NewFlyerGlenn

Both servos move up 1/2"; they move down only 1/4"

My radio JR XP6102 is not in the manual that came with the plane, so I downloaded the intructions from Horizon Hobby, and followed them exactly. Maybe I should reset back to factory settings and start over?


You say you "downloaded the instructions" , instructions for what? The plane, the radio, what?
Old 10-16-2006 | 10:27 PM
  #29  
forestroke's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,942
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Taipei, TAIWAN
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

it's odd that that would happen. up and down are vastly different. let's try to isolate the problem.

check to see that the servo is moving the same amount both ways. flip the wing around and just take a look. if the servo is moving more one way than the other, then you know that it's a problem with the radio.

if the servo travel is the same both ways:

remove the linkages to the servo and check that you can physically move the ailerons to the 1/2" throw up and down. if you can't, then the ailerons are getting caught somewhere.

if you can move them to the desired throw easily, then lastly:

check with a throw meter and actually measure the throw. it might have all been just an optical illusion.

and yes, you can fly like that no problem! but still am interested to figure out why you have this problem!
Old 10-17-2006 | 07:35 AM
  #30  
skiman762's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Nashville, NC
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

I've gone through this drill everytime I setup new plane with my J R tx
now if I only was smart enough to write down the setup
I know I end up switching the servo arms around and reversing the servos
I'm setting up a new plane today as it's raining I'll post the setup later in the day

retract that you have a setup problem that will cause trouble
but as it's been said it's safe to fly
Old 10-17-2006 | 08:49 AM
  #31  
MinnFlyer's Avatar
Senior Member
My Feedback: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 28,519
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
From: Willmar, MN
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

Post a pic
Old 10-17-2006 | 02:11 PM
  #32  
skiman762's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Nashville, NC
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

almost forgot to obvious are you sure you didn't set the ailerons up with the flaps switch in the wrong position that will give the throws your talking about and still let the flaps work also don't forget about the flap rocker switch be sure it's center along with trim and sub trim and servo travel is equal in both directions
it's best to take your linkage off before you mess with it so your don't jam a flight control and strip your servos after you do that check the servo arm travel with both positions of the flap switch I'll bet you have it in the wrong position in the flap up position the arm will move equal in both directions in the down position it will move more in one direction and less in the other like yours is doing
Old 10-17-2006 | 02:32 PM
  #33  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 950
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: winnipeg, MB, CANADA
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

Leave it alone. People wok hard to get that setup.
Old 10-17-2006 | 02:52 PM
  #34  
skiman762's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Nashville, NC
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

No it needs to be fixed because when he deploys the flaps the system will be in normal flight mode and drive the control way past its limit when using the ailerons and then there will be bigger problems
differential is simply to setup with flaperon differential adjustment this is NOT the way to do it on a plane with flaps
Old 10-17-2006 | 03:22 PM
  #35  
skiman762's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Nashville, NC
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

I've got the whole program figured out
I have to go out for a spell when I get back I will post the instructions
it can all be done with the 6102 even the differential throws
Old 10-17-2006 | 04:58 PM
  #36  
skiman762's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Nashville, NC
Default RE: Do fly it or not?

Ok here it is remember it works on my setup yours may be different depending on your plane but this is a standard flaperon setup for the 6102 JRTX
if you need the servos or arms in a different position you'll need to reverse the servo direction in some cases.
that is why I've said it a bunch DON"T install control horns or linkage until your sure it doing what your looking for it to do
and yes aileron differential is easy to set up with 6102
thanks for looking and good luck
ALWAYS test new flap setups 3 mistakes high saves on CA and monokote


JR 6102 aileron setup in flaperon mode

Don’t install the control arms or linkage until you’re happy with the radio setup

1. Radio set for flaperon mode
2. Flap switch in normal or flight position
3. Travel direction for aileron and flap servos “Normal”
4. Aileron and Flap trim 0
5. Aileron and Flap sub-trim 0
6. Flaperon differential 0
7. Flap system down 100%
8. Differential Flaperon 0% normal
9. RX channels for aileron servos left wing AUX1 right wing AILERON
I mount my servos with the drive towards the rear and the arms facing the fuselage
If you need another configuration you may need to do some reversing of the servos

Now with the flap switch in fight or off position the servos should travel equally in both directions
Aileron stick to the right- the right servo arm moves aft the left moves forward
When the stick is moved to the left the right arm moves forward and the left arm moves aft.

Now with the flap switch in LANDING position the servos should swing forward and aileron control will be offset meaning the side you push the stick toward will travel farther
TX aileron stick Right- left servo moves slightly forward the right move about twice as far aft
Move the stick to the left and the right servo moves slightly forward and the left servo moves about twice as far aft.

Once your sure the everything is working correctly return the flap switch to flight or OFF and install the control arms and linkage once that is done and working good you can adjust aileron differential from the DIFFERENTIAL screen in the radio setup

I hope this helps like I said don’t install the control arms and linkage until your sure it’s working the way it should that way you won’t have to call me all kind of names and other things

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.