[NSRCA-dist8] [External] Re: Radio set-up

Mon Oct 25 20:42:00 AKDT 2021

I think the most important switch we fail to discuss is a KILL switch.

On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 8:57 PM Karl Watts <Karl.Watts at saintalphonsus.org>
wrote:

> Just need to try different configurations and see what is the most
> comfortable then.  Yes, keep it simple!  I do not want to flip switches a
> lot, will forget.  Have been experimenting with rate switches this summer.
> I think the best would maybe to have just one switch, less confusion, maybe
> that can be for snaps and spins .  Then maybe another flight condition
> switch for normal flight and landing.
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> *From:* NSRCA-dist8 <nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> *On Behalf Of *Bob
> Crump via NSRCA-dist8
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> The trick is “getting used to it”. I think everyone is different and I fly
> with a different tray setup than Pat does and sometimes finding the right
> switch is a challenge. As another suggestion if you have any IMAC guys in
> your area ask one of them how they set up their switches, rates, mixing,
> expo etc. I’ve always subscribed to the keep it simple approach I’m not as
> ambidextrous as Pat.
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Oct 25, 2021, at 10:45 AM, Patrick Harris <harris7148 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Once you get used to switches it becomes second nature. I always put my
> rate switch just above my right stick (mode 2). As soon as I do a snap
> roll, I turn the switch off with a flick of the back of my index finger.
> It's also in the perfect position for turning it off for the spin again
> with a fast flip of the index finger.
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> On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 11:40 AM Patrick Harris <harris7148 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> Karl,
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> For spins I switch to full up and down elevator. I flip the switch before
> spin entry to be able to get the nose up for the stall. Once it stalls and
> the nose drops, I flip the switch off as I don't want the full elevator for
> the spin. I spin at normal flying rates.
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> For snaps, I want full or close to full aileron, a hair less rudder and
> elevator from normal flying rates.
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> For Advanced you will be fine with just dual rates, one for snaps and
> maybe one for spin entry. You will only have to flip one switch one or two
> times at most in Advanced.
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> On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 11:09 AM Lyle Laughery via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> I use three switches, one for down elevator for right rudder ,point and
> slow roll and one for high rate elevator for spin and then switch both of
> for landing.Then final switch for throttle cut after landing.
>
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> On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 9:59 AM Bob Crump via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> I’ve tried all the above, rate switching, mode switching and I invariably
> forget to flip the switch. I’m in Jim’s camp now. After several flights on
> a new airplane I put in enough exponential to get a satisfactory snap and
> go with it. One change recently was to switch out any mixing when setting
> up for landing. I even forget that sometimes. I would use whatever your
> most comfortable with, Switching versus expo.
>
> Regards, Bob
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Oct 25, 2021, at 9:40 AM, Karl Watts via NSRCA-dist8 <
> nsrca-dist8 at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> Thanks for feedback Pat and Jim.  Maybe should give more information.
> Looking at moving to Advanced next year.  Snaps and spins will be new.
> Trying to determine which will be better a rate switch or flight condition
> switch.  Guess I will need to try them and figure it out, but does not hurt
> to know what others are doing.    (Pat, just discovered the Phase Set on my
> Graupner MZ-24 this weekend)  Also what kind of throws do you use between
> normal flight, snaps and spins?
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> I use both. I use a rate switch for snaps and spins. I use a condition
> switch (Phase Set in Graupner MZ32 and MZ16) Phase set will allow different
> servo sub trims and end points. For instance.....I use a Phase Set called
> "Landing". When I flip that (Landing) switch. it removes the down elevator
> to low throttle mix, gives me a hair of up elevator trim, and increases the
> up elevator throw a bit. Phase Set is like having two radios in one (at
> least that's how the MZ32 and MZ16 work). Your Mileage May Vary.
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> On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 8:31 AM Karl Watts via NSRCA-dist8 <
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> Rate switch or flight condition switch?
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