Hou do you range check a single converson rec.?

Matt

Same way you'd range check a double conversion reciever. Plane on the ground, system turned on, antenna colapsed, and walk away from the plane while working the controls until you get interruption of smooth control operation.

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I "m satisfied with 50 paces on a dual conversion, antenna down. What should I get on a single converson rec.?

Matt

There should not be any difference depending on single/dual conversion. But some receivers are "short range".

But in practice the transmitters differ a lot. Some people are satisfied with 30 meters with collapsed antenna, but me (and my buddies) who use Multiplex and Graupner always have 80 meters or better. And on the bigger planes we walk a complete circle with engine running at this distance.

Some state that the plane should not stand on the ground but 1 metre above.

There is no differnce in how you range check a SC vs DC receiver. Your question should be about how do you range check a short range receiver vs a long range receiver.

SC and DC can be long range or they can be short range. Now, that would effect the range check.

So.... what's the difference in range checking a short range vs. a long range?

The answer is in:

Electric general discussion
Hydro-foam by Conally
page 8 Aflipz

I"m suprised over one-hundred peaple read this and didn"t know the answer, Worst yet didn"t care.

Matt

I range check electric powered aircraft this way: (Range checks should be done with the motor running.) Set transmitter on the ground with antenna collapsed. Get motor running slowly and carry the PLANE away from the transmitter the required distance. (50 paces) The reason to do it this way is , the first control to fail is usually the motor speed control and when it does you have control of the plane not the transmitter. Safer this way!

Jim Finn

Thank you.
Your method makes alot of sense. I like it.

How many paces is good for a single conversion short range rec.? (Hitec 05ms )

Matt

I would check the range check instructions that came with the transmitter or check for them on line.