Re: [Paparazzi-devel] mixing, rates and expos in manual

[Tilman Baumann]

On 23/06/12 08:39, Reto Büttner wrote:
> Hi Tilman
>
> Start out with standard rates and settings. Look in the instructions
> of your plane, there will be recommended rudder deflections. Stick to
> them. Prefer mechanical deflection adjustment by appropriate servoarm
> and rudderarm lengths to electronic rate adjustment. Reducing rates in
> the airframe file as you propose can be done, but mechanical
> adjustment is better.

I think my settings are good for a really good pilot. I just don't trust 
myself that much yet.

While trying not to crash it in MANUAL, I like AUTO to have the most 
possible control.
Or is this not such a good idea?
> You can add some expo on your rc transmitter (maybe 20%) on pitch and
> roll to make steering a bit easier in manual mode. But your Bixler is
> already so good mannered, it can hardly get any easier :-)
My Transmitter only has high and low rates. Too simple for that. :(

> If you are new to RC get help of an experienced friend for your first
> flight. Prepare yourself mentally by reading some of the innumerable

I had some good flights (and crashes) with a different plane. And I 
still tend to overcompensate.
With a lot of throw on the servos I think that will even get worse.
But yea, I will be fine. I hope that Bixler does actually fly as 
forgiving as I hope.


Thanks