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GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Learn how to operate
HOVERING PITCH
and
HOVERING THROTTLE
. See p. 104.
Notice at half throttle, the
VR(C)
dial
adjusts the throttle separately from the
pitch.
VR(A)
adjusts the pitch separately
from the throttle.
for 1 second.
(If
ADVANCE
,
again.)
C
to
SERVO
.
throttle to center
VR(C)
VR(A)
center dials.
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Apply full collective and check that the swashplate remained level and there is no binding. Repeat for full cyclic pitch and
roll. If not, adjust as needed to correct in
END POINT
: see p. 39.
Important note: prior to setting up throttle hold, idle-ups, offsets, etc, be sure to get your normal condition operating
properly.
Checking setup prior to going airborne: Check voltage! Then, with the assistance of an instructor, and having completed
all range checks, etc, gradually apply throttle until the helicopter becomes “light on the skids.” Adjust trims as needed to
correct for any roll, pitch, or yaw tendencies. If the tail “wags,” the gyro gain is too high. Decrease gyro gain.
Where next?
(Other functions you may wish to set up for your model.)
THROTTLE HOLD
: P. 99.
SUB-TRIM
p. 49 and separate trims for conditions (
OFFSETS
): p. 102.
Governor setup: p. 108.
IDLE-UP
p. 101.
DELAYs
to ease servo response when switching idle-ups: p. 103.
Rudder-to-throttle and other programmable mixes p. 68.
1
Periodically move the throttle stick to full and back down to ensure proper servo settings.
2
It is critical that dials
A
and
C
be centered when the pitch and throttle curves are setup.
