Phil May Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi guys, I wish to try my Mini Panic with a little rudder mixed into the aileron control, can anyone give me an idea of what is a good starting point of rudder percentage. It has a tendency to drag it's tail through the corners, I have added about 30% aileron differential which improved things a little, but would like to try and get it a little better. Thanks all Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty C Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I had 20% on for a while but then removed it as it was not so good for slow rolls as the nose kept dropping. I have been practicing my rudder control since so its for the best i feel. Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 phil-best idea is to try up a height....using the sticks .... i would have thought that the panic would need Very little rudder input....do it up high and make a mental note how much input you've used...and then program it in on the ground and back up to give it a go..... ken anderson ne...1....rudder mix dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I use 20-30% but it is always on the mix switch on my DX8, standardised for all my models, so I can switch it on or off at will (ie when I'm feeling lazy........). I don't use it for take-off or landing or when I'm doing any rolling manoeuvres, as Rusty mentions above. The other advantage of having it switched is that you can check it out with plenty of height......... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks guys........ I have another question I'm afraid, can I operate the mix on a switch as Pete suggests on my Futaba 6EX radio. I can't figger it out........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Did the aileron differential not work then Phil?? I'm sure it will be switchable.....I'm not familiar with the 6EX so can't advise a how to I'm afraid.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 the panic is a bank and yank machine, the rudder is HUGE, its there for one thing, stunt flying, cant see even a mini panic being kind to you if you input rudder in a turn with the ailerons, but as for how much, i NEVER use it on a mix, preffering to judge how much with me fingers, if you do use a mix, make sure its switchable, you may need to lose it in a hurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbycat Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I only use it on my large tiger moth (cos I'm lazy) when pootling around have a nice gentle evening fly. If I'm doing aeros then I switch it out. I think I only have about 10% rudder mixed in with the ailerons. Just enough to stop it draging it's tail around the corners. Don't think I'd bother with it on my mini panic. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i12fly Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Haven't got a Mini Panic but on a couple of planes I have, 50% differential is set to avoid dragging a wing. Anything more is assisted by thumb on the rudder - I agree with Rusty C, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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