paddles

[mackem54]

hi guys,
i am moving along my learning curve slowly but surely (lots of time on sim due to weather)i am into fff, figure eights, circuits and a few piro`s,
i have been inverted on a couple of occasions high but under control,my query is about paddles,i like to roll into inverted but i am concerned about the roll rate mine seems very slow i have experimented on the sim with no expo and adjusted endpoints to 140 its better but just need a bit input from the more expierienced helimen,
regards

[chappers]

lighter blades and or paddles would help

[mackem54]

what paddles are recomended as i am sticking with wood blades for the time being

[chappers]

is it a craptor your flying?
your asking a lot mind? you want a fast roll rate but wont change blades?
try TT white paddles or for real madness TT green ones (ive got a set you can try)

[mackem54]

i think the green ones will be a bit fierce for me at the moment,
just thought i have a pair of carbons that i bought of that ebay scammer aeroomie early last year,they have a few blemishes and i am not sure if there ok i would post a pick but i dont know how to,might go with the white ones

[Ade_Law]

greens will be fine you can always reduce the endpoint on the aileron and elevator.

Something that hasnt been mentioned is Headspeed. On a raptor you need to be between 1850 and 2000rpm to get the heli to come alive. Also if the headspeed drops when you add cyclic or collective pitch climb and flip rate will slow down.

The easist way to ensure your headspeed stays where it should is with a governor like the CSM rev-lock. There are others but this is my favorite.

You can also use the traditional curves and mixes but they are long winded to get setup nicely and your always going to be thinking about the headspeed and how to keep it loaded or it will over speed. Something extra you really dont want to be thinking about.

Ade

[mackem54]

i have uploaded a couple of pics of the blades into gallery can anyone tell me if then will be ok or not
thanks