trebor Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I've just had an old 3 channel plane given me and I can't decide which stick to program the rudder to in mode 2. Do I leave it where it is normally on the left stick with the throttle or do I use the aileron position up which leaves the throttle by itself . I haven't flown without ailerons before and I don't want to pick up any bad habits. What's best ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 As the rudder is now the primary turning control, put it on the right hand stick with the elevator.... The throttle stays where it is all on it's lonesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Use the aileron position for the rudder. That is the one that you finger is normally programed for turning the model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mason 1 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I had the same question when setting up a powered glider with only rudder, elevator, and throttle. As you are using Mode 2 I suggest you use the left stick only for throttle, and use the right stick for elevator and rudder. This setup is more natural if you are used to aileron-equipped models.Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG 6969 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thank you, that 3 for the right stick that's good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Posted by McG 6969 on 24/07/2016 08:48:35: I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control WHY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Posted by Peter Miller on 24/07/2016 09:00:56: Posted by McG 6969 on 24/07/2016 08:48:35: I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control WHY? It's not in the least bit stupid (or maybe it's just me? ). I've done it a few times on REM models as my old brain couldn't get out of the habit of steering with my left thumb when on the ground and my right thumb when in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Can you do that with a transmitter ? I've not mixed anything as yet, I thought it was cheating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Rudder servo in the aileron channel on the RX and use the right stick for flight and the left stick on its own for throttle. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Back in the 70s we all learnt to fly 3-channel with rudder on the right. You then transitioned to 4 channels and had to remember to use the left-hand stick to steer on the ground. So I'd certainly agree with the answers so far. I'd also agree with Chris's (McG 6969) suggestion of a mix that allows the rudder to be controlled from the left-hand stick as well. On the rare occasions that I fly somebody's 3 channel model I sometimes find myself instinctively steering on the ground with the rudder stick and wondering why nothing is happening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Posted by McG 6969 on 24/07/2016 08:48:35: I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control Good idea . That way if things go wrong and you revert to old habits or panic mode you will still have some control instead of bending a perfectly good rudder stick with no response . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Posted by McG 6969 on 24/07/2016 08:48:35: I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control Not stupid at all, unless I'm stupid too (please don't answer that!). I've always mixed 100% rudder and aileron on 3 channel models ever since I've had transmitters with the facilities to do it. It seems the sensible thing to do, then you have the option as to which stick you use to steer. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Sounds good I will give it a try if I can sort the transmitter out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Posted by McG 6969 on 24/07/2016 08:48:35: I guess one could connect the rudder to the AIL channel as advised & also have a 100% mix with the RUD channel for some kind of 'both thumbs redundancy'. Or is this very 'stupid'? Hakuna matata Chris BRU - BE / CTR Mix Control I do this on my 3 channel models and it works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I do the ail/rud stick mix on my vintage 3ch models that have wheels but it's limited to 50% on the left stick so as to help prevent overcontrol during the take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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