Shotglass wrote:i dont understand the point behind dual rates either and have never used them and to my knowledge neither has my friend and mentor whos been flying for some 15ish years now
I appreciate your comment, but I think I should explain why I posted this thread. Basically I had I managed to overcome some barriers that were causing me distress and that was achieved by way of programming the transmitter to take out some of the difficulty and areas of concern sapping my confidence with every failed flight.
The first of those barriers was stable flight after a day of disaster that saw my AXN MkII spend a lot of time acting like a roller coaster, finally ending up lodged high in a tree. Hence when I returned home I managed to source a solution (expo) that meant I had enough control of my inputs to enable successful flight and restore my confidence, which had taken a serious beating. When learning something complex I feel it makes sense to use all available aides and that is what I have done.
The rationale behind dual rates was that I can flick the switch and have that full control aspect when I feel I am ready (as I programmed all high/low rates to operate from one switch instead of three), then have the flexibility of switching it back if I discovered more time at lower rates was required. I appreciate that everyone has their own ideas and it is my intention to fly when I can without the programmed help, but in the spirit of gaining experience to enable such measures I have dialled in some technology to get me over the hump.
Unfortunately I do not have the time to be at the flying club as often as I would like (weekend mornings are not always good for me) and that means trial and error is my most constant teacher. However, once error becomes too prevalent one looks for correction in whatever ways one can find. I have spent many hours on my flight simulator, but in essence that provides experience relative to orientation and muscle memory, but is not the same as 'wind in your face flying'. I gained immeasurable insight into flying with this medium, but nothing like the past two days of successful take off's, loops, aileron rolls, inverted flights and landings. From crashing into everything in sight to basic stunts and all I did was dial in a bit of expo and set low rates - I'd say that is a great advancement and it certainly makes me smile!
So for those who are well enough seasoned (staying a safe distance away from any age references) to speed through the air with the greatest of ease, please know you have my respect. For those who thank God every time the aircraft flies straight, level and as you think you are instructing it, I hope my thread has offered you an intermediate step towards independence and enjoyment...
cynr100 wrote:Thats 3 things I have right so far
No dual rate ( Tx incapable)
No expo (ditto)
Small inputs ( too scared to try anything else)
Number of successful flights 0 .............
Thanks mate all I said is encapsulated in your few lines.
We will get you there if I have to fly up and stay at the field for a week - success is imminent!!! Videos will be posted soon...
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