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30cm
Exponetial
To makeyour 3D flight successful, the most important
is to set up your radio properly and fine-tune the
exponential. We would suggest that could show the
exponential graphas theillustration.
Normally this computerized radio has dual rates or
even triple rates. Once you fly it fine with low rate in
normal flight.Next youwill haveto setup 3Drate.
We suggest the 3D-rate setting is same as low rate
setting around 1/3 of the total stick travel in the
beginning. Ifyou lookat thegraph , the middle section
of 1/3 travel are most likely the same at low rate and
3D high rate .Beyond this middle section the 3D rate
setting isfar higherthan thelow rate.
SIMULATOR
A good tool to practice 3D easier is to fly simulator.
One may say simulator is not realistic but this is not
true. There are some simulators available in the
market and itsscenery and performanceare just likea
real thing .For example, Aerofly Pro Deluxe USB
version from ikarus or Real Flight G3 from
Greatplanes are all good simulators you can choose
from .
Simulator isa mustbuy toolif youseriously wantto fly
3D aerobatics. There is no genius or born 3D pilot,
remember that practice makes perfect.30 minutes a
day on a simulator can help you do hovering, torque
roll easily aswell as otheraerobatics. Ifyou would like
to be a good 3D pilot, flying everyday is necessary.
The reaction to control the airplane will be more
nature. As there is no time to think when you do 3D
aerobatics.
Simulator practice might be perfect yet suggest to do
some actual flying as the supplemental so it will not
go too far from the real thing as there are many things
that youcan notlearn inscreen.
FLYING
Even though you set up the airplane , it needs to be
setup and fine-tuned in the air. Always start on low
rates when launch the airplane or take off of the
ground. Once you fine trim the airplane in the air then
tune the exponential setting, you will be able to fly it
all the timeon the 3Drates.
Once you got confidence to do hovering or do 3D
aerobatics, we suggest you fly it near you. The closer
the airplane, the better you fly it near you. The closer
the airplane, the better you can control the plane as
you can see it very clear even if it has a slight
movement. Theother advantage is the lower or closer
to ground, the less potential energy. It is useful for a
dead batteryor ESCcut offsuddenly.
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SETUP
