Rookie 2 canard mix w/Futaba 9cap
12-11-2007, 07:01 PM
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Rookie 2 canard mix w/Futaba 9cap
I have a Futaba 9cap super. I have the canards mixed in on a switch with the elevator. BUT when I hit the switch (to activate the canards) the canard servo moves to a pre-determined position and when I turn off the canard switch the servo moves back to a pre-determined position. But when the canards are activated they move fine with the elevators. I need it so when I hit the switch to activate the canards, the canard servo does NOT move (but moves with the elevaotrs)... Like an On/Off switch So, how many people did I confuse?? How do futaba owners have their Rookie canards set up??
Thanks, Mario
Thanks, Mario
12-11-2007, 09:05 PM
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RE: Rookie 2 canard mix w/Futaba 9cap
The canards should match the flow of the "eyebrow" along the fuse first of all, then hook up the linkage to the servo. Make sure your using a new model to do your programming in the Tx. Make sure the settings for the cannard channel are defualt settings and the sub trim is zero. Mix the canard to the elevator via the switch and adjust the canard throw from there. Don't do more than 20-25mm up/down to start.
12-11-2007, 10:19 PM
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RE: Rookie 2 canard mix w/Futaba 9cap
Mario,
I run the canards I added to my Kangaroo all the time. It helps me hold the flair and the nose off after the mains touch down. Then I ease the nose down as my Kangaroo slows rolling on the mains.
Some Manufacturers recomend turning the canards off at landing.
Two of my friends have the Saab Jas 39 Gripen, one turns his canards off (nuetral postion) and the other cuts the rate way down to about +/- 3 mm. He uses two P-MIXs to do the job and one switch, Low rate has the P-mix to +/- 3 mm and High Rate +/- 20 mm. ( Number here are estimates to show as an example not actual)
Another trick I use for my dual rate Rudder switch controls the P-MIXs to the nose gear servo. The rates dialed in for the rudders are very close 85% and 100% enought for a visual check. While the selected P-MIX for steering LOW rate is for take off and landing High rate is for slow speed taxi and plenty of throw is available for tight turns on a narrow runway.
Bob
I run the canards I added to my Kangaroo all the time. It helps me hold the flair and the nose off after the mains touch down. Then I ease the nose down as my Kangaroo slows rolling on the mains.
Some Manufacturers recomend turning the canards off at landing.
Two of my friends have the Saab Jas 39 Gripen, one turns his canards off (nuetral postion) and the other cuts the rate way down to about +/- 3 mm. He uses two P-MIXs to do the job and one switch, Low rate has the P-mix to +/- 3 mm and High Rate +/- 20 mm. ( Number here are estimates to show as an example not actual)
Another trick I use for my dual rate Rudder switch controls the P-MIXs to the nose gear servo. The rates dialed in for the rudders are very close 85% and 100% enought for a visual check. While the selected P-MIX for steering LOW rate is for take off and landing High rate is for slow speed taxi and plenty of throw is available for tight turns on a narrow runway.
Bob
