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S1035_Falcon_12_jh_V1
Note
If the model is too agile in mode 3, it is then recommended to set
in the transmitter DUAL RATE and/or EXPO for this mode. Thus the
model will react in a more docile way. In the Rate mode the model
tries to reach the controlled rate. Also in mode 2 EXPO can be use-
ful.
Aileron/elevator/rudder:
Shows the programmable factors for the corresponding control sur-
face.
The gyro correction can also be disabled by setting the value to
"OFF". Do not exceed 4 - 5 as maximum value for the normal flight
phase, 2 - 3 for speed, 3 - 6 for landing. The maximum value of 10
should be reserved for torque-rolls only.
Factor (general sensitivity)
Setting this value the 3 parameters will be influenced contempora-
neously.
General sensitivity for all gyros, action grade settable through a con-
troller between 0 and 200%
Move the cursor to the Factor line. Move the cursor to reorder the
factor for aileron, elevator and rudder by using a proportional con-
trol (adjustment range up to 200%; channel value -100% means a
factor of 0%, channel value 0% means 100%, and +100% means
200%). This makes it a very easy matter to match the gyro’s correc-
tive effect to the model’s airspeed. In particular, higher gyro gain can
be used for the landing approach - without the need to switch flight
phases.
Once you have found the optimum settings, you can set up a trans-
mitter switch to control the gyro, i.e. for switching between gain set-
tings. For example, you could assign a 3 position switch to “Factor”,
and then use it to switch the values between 0% and 100% (OFF) so
as 200%. In the transmitter the servo display for this 3 functions
switch must indicate -100, 0 and +100%.
Note
The OFF value means a gyro action of 100%!
Good to know!
The standard factor should cause the gyros to correct the model’s
attitude quickly when it is upset by an outside influence. Without
causing oscillation, but in practice the optimum values for a particu-
lar model can only be found by flight-testing. If the model shows lit-
tle or no automatic stabilization with the default settings, the value
should be raised; on the other hand. If the model oscillates (wave-
like movements in flight), the value should be reduced.
Some transmitters allow the corrective factors to be altered during
a flight using the proportional controls, whereas others allow fixed
values only.