Aileron travel
10-09-2008, 08:55 PM
#26
RE: Aileron travel
I dunno, I've heard people talk about trims changing, but I've never noticed it. And even if I did, I have these cool little things on my transmitter right next to the sticks that allows me to CHANGE the trim - even while the plane is in FLIGHT!
Amazing.
Amazing.
10-09-2008, 09:08 PM
#27
RE: Aileron travel
ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
I dunno, I've heard people talk about trims changing, but I've never noticed it. And even if I did, I have these cool little things on my transmitter right next to the sticks that allows me to CHANGE the trim - even while the plane is in FLIGHT!
Amazing.
I dunno, I've heard people talk about trims changing, but I've never noticed it. And even if I did, I have these cool little things on my transmitter right next to the sticks that allows me to CHANGE the trim - even while the plane is in FLIGHT!
Amazing.
Ken
10-09-2008, 10:19 PM
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RE: Aileron travel
Ok guys, I moved the servos, they work better and have better travel. I also moved the horns. NOW !! I can not get my flaps near 45 %. I have my radio set to max on the servo, but it will not take it all the way. Is there a way to get more travel from setup or linkage ? I have tryed diffrent types of setups but still no were near 45. You all are giving great advise. Thank you for your time.
10-09-2008, 11:28 PM
#30
RE: Aileron travel
I would suggest you not use flaps at 45 degrees. Anything beyond twenty degrees is just Drag and that will increase handling difficulties exactly the opposite of what folks tend to think. An awful lot of nice airplanes have been destroyed because of an over reliance on flaps. Contrary to the common belief that flaps make a slower approach easier, its just the other way around and makes things more difficult. They do allow for a slightly slower approach but doing so requires requisite increase in pilot skills also.
There is no reason to use over 20 degrees on that airplane.
John
There is no reason to use over 20 degrees on that airplane.
John
10-09-2008, 11:38 PM
#31
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RE: Aileron travel
On my last 2 planes (of 3) I never checked the travel. I just eyeballed what I thought would be good and safe on the low rates and added a lil more on the high rates. If it felt mushy I would adjust accordingly. It may not be the safest way to do it but it seems to work for me.
10-10-2008, 08:32 AM
#32
RE: Aileron travel
John is correct. Stick to about 20 degrees max on the flaps as this will induce a bit of drag but mostly add lift which will allow slightly slower flight (landings) without stalling under normal conditions.
