In a message dated 11/11/99 10:07:54 AM Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< My 4 channel radio is Mode II and should have
the rudder on the left stick and elevators on the right stick. Is this the
way I should install the servos? Or should I install the servos so that
the right stick has elevators and rudder? Does this question make sense?
Thanks...
>>
Stephen,
Yes, the question does make sense and you're smart to ask it before
installing your equipment. (I'm assuming you live in the US) Probably 95%
of all fliers in the US are using what is known as mode 2 transmitters. This
puts the elevator and "main turn control" on the right hand stick. In a full
house sailplane, or a powered ship, the "main turn control" is normally
ailerons, while the rudder is secondary.
On a plane with no ailerons, just rudder and elevator, it is customary to
use the right hand stick for the rudder. Then, when you learn to make turns
with your right hand, you won't have to relearn how to fly when you're ready
for ailerons. It makes good sense to set up your controls similar to what
almost everyone else uses. It makes it much easier to get flying help, and
you'd be able to fly someone elses plane too.
Good luck,
Lenny Keer
RMSA, Colorado
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