I've been using PCM for years and here is how I set up my failsafe. Initial flights are done set to hold so I can dial in the landing mode. Once satisfied climb to a good altitude and pull the stick down to a position that puts the plane into a slow steady glide (no porpoise). Remember that stick position and land. Once on the ground set the stick to that position and set the failsafe. Launch again and test by turning off the tx and see what the plane does (remember to turn back on 8^). This also works if you have to land out behind some trees, just turn off the tx. Don't ask me how I know this works. JD
-----Original Message----- From: Tom Watson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 10:03 PM To: Soaring Exchange Subject: [RCSE] PCM failsafe - which position? OK, those of you who fly PCM - what's your preference on fail safe settings (Hold Last Input, or Preset)? My inclination is to have everything return to neutral except maybe rudder to 1/8 - 1/4 throw or something. Don't want to ignite a debate on why PPM is better...presume the decision on whether to use PCM has been made. Tom RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
