Idle Up Question!

[pjbrazendale]

Hi Guys,

Up until now I have been flying only in normal mode, as I have now mastered hovering both tail and nose in as well as basic circuits I would like to start to fly in idle up mode. My reasons for this are so I could get use to flying at higher head speeds as well as with a bigger range of positive and negative pitch, I also want to try and do a few loops and roles. what tips do you have? Also is there anything I should be aware of? And for tc and pc should I got with linear curves or v curves?

Thanks in advance

[matt t]

With your throttle curves in idle up you want to be running flat line curves for example 70 70 70, for pitch curves you still want curves from 0-100 (0-50-100)..
With tips do you mean for loops and rolls ?

[pgkevet]

When you first start using the idle switches it can help to say out loud 'idle up' and idle down' as you switch between... it's another way to remind yourself where you are..specially for those early landings.
Try out stall turns before loops

[nicobec]

If you are doing stall turns and there is some wind you will notice a difference in the hight that you get on the stall-turn from going into wind and going down wind.
Don't let it catch you out

[coolice]

Hey.

Before I can offer any advice on throttle curves I'll need to know what model you're running, eg. IC or electric? As the throttle curves will be very different.

If electric and not running a govenor, then you need to keep your throttle curve above 80% for any flying even hovering, to avoid running at low throttle settings for extended periods of time. The reason for this is because excess heat can build up in the ESC which can then lead to premature failure as the heat kills the ESC.
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[pjbrazendale]

Hey.

Before I can offer any advice on throttle curves I'll need to know what model you're running, eg. IC or electric? As the throttle curves will be very different.

If electric and not running a govenor, then you need to keep your throttle curve above 80% for any flying even hovering, to avoid running at low throttle settings for extended periods of time. The reason for this is because excess heat can build up in the ESC which can then lead to premature failure as the heat kills the ESC.
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Hi,

I'm using a Blade 450X with the AR7200BX system combined with a spektrum DX7s.

Cheers

[LipolyGone]

Hi,

I'm using a Blade 450X with the AR7200BX system combined with a spektrum DX7s.

Cheers

Just use the recommended settings in the manual then if that's the case mate mine flies superb on them.

[coolice]

Hi,

I'm using a Blade 450X with the AR7200BX system combined with a spektrum DX7s.

Cheers

Hey.

Ah, thought you were probably electric but its best to ask.

As above, the recommended settings will be a good start and have no doubt been tested and proven to work on that model. A general rule on all electric models is to have the throttle above 80% for flight, my own models fly with normal mode throttle rising steeply to the 1/4 stick point at 80% and staying at 80 all the way to full power. Idleup 1 & 2 are set higher with 100 - 90 - 100 assuming full pitch range and no govenor active. You could even run straight line throttle curves at 90 - 100% in your idle up modes.
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