just ordered phoenix and dx6i bundle is it easy to setup for a noob lol

[Sy76]

hi just ordered online dx6i and phoenix bundle just wondered when it comes is it easy enough to setup for a noobie lol .. not flown 6ch yet only 4ch blade msr and honeybee .. can hover tail and nose in and ficure of eights but its the setting up of the transmitter im worried about ....

[speedy jon]

Setting the transmitter up for the sim is easy.
You just need to select which transmitter your using from the options on the screen then follow the simple calibration steps and your done.

[tiddler]

This thread should help. >>> http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/phoeni...tionality.html

[asomaro]

Good combo - it is fine to set up, and also it will be a great tx for you for some time to come.

Plenty of advice available on the forum for set up if you have any issues mate!

Cheers,

[Sy76]

Kool ... Will it teach me to fly 6ch heli's as all I'm used to is 4ch .. ?
And just had browse of the setup post and if I setup my transmitter as instructed what's the acro setting all about ??

[tiddler]

Kool ... Will it teach me to fly 6ch heli's as all I'm used to is 4ch .. ?
And just had browse of the setup post and if I setup my transmitter as instructed what's the acro setting all about ??

Yeah it'll teach you to fly 6 channel helis
Actually, the controls are basically the same for both 4 and 6 ch helis, its just that the altitude of a basic fixed pitch heli is controlled by the throttle/rotor speed.
With a collective pitch heli, the throttle stick also controls the amount of pitch on the main rotor, so there is affectively two channels asigned to the one stick. The sixth channel is for gyro gain and once set is not usually touched again unless new equipment is fitted to the heli or a change in flying style is required.

Acro mode in the transmitter just means "Fixed wing mode". No this doesn't mean you will only be able to fly fixed wing. All it means is when the transmitter is connected to Phoenix it wil let you set all the switches and controls to be fully functional weather your flying helis or planes

If you get yourself in a total tiswas just pm me and Ill help get you sorted

[Sy76]

Nice one mate !!! So with 6ch controls r same .. Does the throttle increase automatically when pitch is changed ... Thanx for explanation tho .. And when bundle comes if I get stuck then I may well pm ya .... Cheers

Simon

[vineyes2002]

Hey Sy76 I too am new to this world of Helli enthusiasts and have also got the Phoenix flight sim on the way to be used with my 6ch hi-tec, so you'll have to let me know how you get on.
One bit of advice i received on hear was, go big the selection of hellicopter to start with when on the sim as will be a little easier to control. I was told this as i've yet to give my trex 450 its first flight due to being way to cautious.
Also ordered trianing undercarriage for it.... more advice recieved from the friendly guys here!

[tiddler]

Yeah.
Generally speaking, there are two main modes you can fly in "Normal" and "Idle up" (Idle up is used when flying aerobatics/inverted)
As its name suggests Normal mode is for general flying/hovering and most beginners have the throttle set up so that when the stick is at low the motor is stopped and when its raised to the mid point the throttle is at a level to give you a sensible head speed (with a little more in reserve over the rest of its travel)
At the mid point the pitch is usually set to zero (No lift) but from the mid point onwards the pitch on the main rotor will start to increase causing the heli to rise.

Its also normal to have a little bit of negative pitch when the stick is lowered below the mid point as this helps in maintaining the helis altitude when flying in wind and helps when you want to get the thing back down if its gaining too much height.

Idle up is totaly different in so far as the motor is running at pretty much full speed most of the time (Regardless of the throttle stick position) and the pitch will go from zero at the mid point to around + 10/11 degrees at the high point and - 10/11 degrees at the low point. This way the heli can be flown both upright and upside down

[Sy76]

Yeah.
Generally speaking, there are two main modes you can fly in "Normal" and "Idle up" (Idle up is used when flying aerobatics/inverted)
As its name suggests Normal mode is for general flying/hovering and most beginners have the throttle set up so that when the stick is at low the motor is stopped and when its raised to the mid point the throttle is at a level to give you a sensible head speed (with a little more in reserve over the rest of its travel)
At the mid point the pitch is usually set to zero (No lift) but from the mid point onwards the pitch on the main rotor will start to increase causing the heli to rise.

Its also normal to have a little bit of negative pitch when the stick is lowered below the mid point as this helps in maintaining the helis altitude when flying in wind and helps when you want to get the thing back down if its gaining too much height.

Idle up is totaly different in so far as the motor is running at pretty much full speed most of the time (Regardless of the throttle stick position) and the pitch will go from zero at the mid point to around + 10/11 degrees at the high point and - 10/11 degrees at the low point. This way the heli can be flown both upright and upside down

spot on mate as say all new to this ...... as i say can fly my msr around indoors and out in garden well tial in nose in sideways so wanna progress to 6ch possibly a trex 450 if i can stretch the budget .. if not a blade 400 or even a trex clone .. but first was simulator and transmitter to have a good practice ..

[tiddler]

but first was simulator and transmitter to have a good practice ..

Very sensible approach to the hobby and I'm sure you're gonna love the sim. It really is very good, and a lot cheaper and less disheartening than crashing the real thing when first getting to grips with a cp heli

[Sy76]

Phoenix and dx6i just turned up :0) one qusetion when using dx6i should it be in heli mode with pic (oil lol ) if heli in it ???

[tiddler]

Phoenix and dx6i just turned up :0) one qusetion when using dx6i should it be in heli mode with oil if heli in it ???

When using the DX6i with your actual heli, then it should be in "Heli Mode"

But with Phoenix, it depends on how you set things up initially.
With this guide >>> http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/phoeni...tionality.html you actually set the radio to "Acro Mode" (Fixed wing) The reason for this is it allows you to program all the switches so that things like flaps and landing gear will also work from your tx. Don't worry, the set up works great for helis too

Have fun

[Balders]

oil? Is that a predictive text typo?

If you haven't already done so, the mystery's of curves can be unravelled very well by searching for the "finless bob" videos, I believe it's called "curves 101"

[Sy76]

oil? Is that a predictive text typo?

If you haven't already done so, the mystery's of curves can be unravelled very well by searching for the "finless bob" videos, I believe it's called "curves 101"

was on bloody iphone soz