Bonzo Moon Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Finally after all the problems and frustrations I had with this build, including the train wreck maiden, I enjoy a blisteringly good 2nd 'maiden'! 2nd test after I'd trimmed was amazing. Quick, stable and very maneuverable.,I'd say this is the best of all my 9 Lidl RC conversions. Motors, props and other details are in the build blogs and in video description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Probably a topic on its own, but quite a few people I know and myself included set up a rate switch (either individually or Elevator & Ailerons) on a switch (3 position). 50% 75% and recommended throws that way if you get something that's super lively and a flick of a switch you can reduce the control surface throws PS There is an unwanted effect of using low throws via the TX and not mechanically adjusting and that is the control surface becomes more notchy in its travel, so post maiden review how much travel you really want/need and set it up mechanically correct with 100% travel in the TX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Moon Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, Chris Walby said: Probably a topic on its own, but quite a few people I know and myself included set up a rate switch (either individually or Elevator & Ailerons) on a switch (3 position). 50% 75% and recommended throws that way if you get something that's super lively and a flick of a switch you can reduce the control surface throws PS There is an unwanted effect of using low throws via the TX and not mechanically adjusting and that is the control surface becomes more notchy in its travel, so post maiden review how much travel you really want/need and set it up mechanically correct with 100% travel in the TX Hi Chris, thanks and yes, I always set up dual rates on both ailerons and elevator, regular and 'sport' mode. Shop bought kits, and even the Flight Test foamie builds usually advise what the throws should be in degs, but with an experimental own design you have no idea until you fly it how it will respond to inputs. Too little and you may not even have enough control. I like to have a good throw on elevator to start to be sure I can get off the ground! This was very responsive hence I could reduce throws a lot after first test which was a bit scary! After I reduced it was a joy to fly, easy but still very quick and manouverable! I'm dead chuffed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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