Understanding Throttle and Pitch Curves 101

DebianDog · 12-04-2006, 10:04 AM

Bob uses a few radios and paper to make this an easy concept

EDWARD1013 · 01-24-2007, 07:14 PM

DO THEY HAVE A MANUAL FOR HOW TO SET UP THE PITCH (WITH PICTURES) SO I CAN DO THE FINAL SET UP?
THANK YOU, MAC MCWILLIAMS

Jermo · 01-25-2007, 06:16 AM

Mac, Refer to the Finless video's, the CCPM1 and CCPM2 videos have the final setup I believe.
Jermo

Boomer2282 · 09-08-2009, 11:15 PM

hello i just finished puting together a trex 250 and flying it today i noticed that is drifting to the left alot but i checked and double checked my servos and they are all straight i also checked my settings on my radio (spektrum dx6i) and it seems fine so i was wondering if you have some advice i can use. of course if you have the time thank you so very much in advance have a great day..

Dusty1000 · 09-09-2009, 06:41 AM

Hi, what you describe is normal, helis drift to the left when the swash plate is level, because as the main rotor 'pulls' the heli directly up, the tail rotor blows it to the left. Some people trim the swashplate to a slight angle to compensate for this, others recommend you leave it as it is and get used to it since when you fly inverted you'll want the swashplate to be level anyway.

Also the smaller the heli is, the more you notice it drifting to the left.

HTH

Dusty

Kasey1 · 09-15-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusty1000

Hi, what you describe is normal, helis drift to the left when the swash plate is level, because as the main rotor 'pulls' the heli directly up, the tail rotor blows it to the left. Some people trim the swashplate to a slight angle to compensate for this, others recommend you leave it as it is and get used to it since when you fly inverted you'll want the swashplate to be level anyway.

Also the smaller the heli is, the more you notice it drifting to the left.

HTH

Dusty

ahhhhhhhhhhhh,is reallly??????????
thanks for the informations bro..

Kasey1 · 09-15-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jermo

Mac, Refer to the Finless video's, the CCPM1 and CCPM2 videos have the final setup I believe.
Jermo

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh,I just think so

TaraFirma · 09-19-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasey1

ahhhhhhhhhhhh,is reallly??????????
thanks for the informations bro..

It's called translating tendency. The TR counteracts MR Torque and pushes the heli opposite ot tial rotor thrust (to the left in a clockwise rotating MR heli)

46uu · 01-13-2010, 09:07 PM

VERY informative video. Have read much about this but this is the first time I really understand.

Aerobat1 · 01-24-2010, 08:26 PM

Awesome video. Finally someone that can explain in understandable language. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

weblogix01 · 01-28-2010, 06:20 AM

This is really tough to understand but its a good information thanks..

joecec · 02-09-2010, 01:06 PM

SWEET! I Love this stuff

Sidewinder1 · 02-22-2010, 08:36 AM

Many, many thanks; unfortunately (for wifey) I'll need a need radio, now that I understand the relationship between throttle and pitch curves.
Side

Mazin · 06-13-2010, 03:03 AM

Your the man, as a newb i thought I had an Idea but have learned so much from this video and 401 101 I just have to give a huge THX!!!! and you da man!!!!

Rc_Collector · 09-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Thanks so much for this video, I´m newbie and finally understand how to set the curves. Very helpfull !!!!!

dustyjoe · 11-23-2010, 10:53 PM

Buddy Where do I find these videos. I need to check them out also.

slamdance · 12-05-2010, 11:33 PM

Two words. HELIFREAKS VIDEOS. If not for finless bob and his detailed videos on trex450 and trex500, I wouldn't be able to have "perfect(no trim)" setup for my heli's.

If you are a former planker who's gotten away with non-computer tx, you are in rcheli technology now. No more shortcuts. YOU MUST ABSOLUTELY, learn everything about the tx servo/setup for the heli. If not, find a "mentor" on the field to do it for you. However, be warned he won't always be around after you crash/repair your heli.

It's to your advantage to watch the video so that you can FULLY MASTER the set-up process. Finless Bob has made great detailed videos. Even showing exactly what buttons to press on JR/Spektrum/Futaba transmitters. It will pay off in the future when you can fine tune the pitch/throttle curve yourself, so that heli flys even better.

N3SQV · 02-15-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebianDog

Bob uses a few radios and paper to make this an easy concept

Does anyone have a link to this video in a different format? youtube perhaps? My computer will not play it. Says no plugin for asf available

SD_GH124156 · 02-15-2011, 11:22 PM

VLC Player, will play everything and it's opensource..

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Quote:

Originally Posted by N3SQV

Does anyone have a link to this video in a different format? youtube perhaps? My computer will not play it. Says no plugin for asf available

N3SQV · 02-16-2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD_GH124156

VLC Player, will play everything and it's opensource..

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Thanks for the link. Soon as I get a hard drive installed I'll download that. I'm running off a 4 gig thumb drive right now

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09-09-2009, 06:41 AM	#5
Dusty1000 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glasgow, U.K.	Hi, what you describe is normal, helis drift to the left when the swash plate is level, because as the main rotor 'pulls' the heli directly up, the tail rotor blows it to the left. Some people trim the swashplate to a slight angle to compensate for this, others recommend you leave it as it is and get used to it since when you fly inverted you'll want the swashplate to be level anyway. Also the smaller the heli is, the more you notice it drifting to the left. HTH Dusty __________________ Blade 400, mSR, mCPX - Sonix SX450SE - Walkera 1#A, 4#3, 4#3A, 4#3B, 4G3

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01-24-2007, 07:14 PM	#2
EDWARD1013 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: INDIAN ORCHARD MA	DO THEY HAVE A MANUAL FOR HOW TO SET UP THE PITCH (WITH PICTURES) SO I CAN DO THE FINAL SET UP? THANK YOU, MAC MCWILLIAMS

09-08-2009, 11:15 PM	#4
Boomer2282 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Randolph nj	hello i just finished puting together a trex 250 and flying it today i noticed that is drifting to the left alot but i checked and double checked my servos and they are all straight i also checked my settings on my radio (spektrum dx6i) and it seems fine so i was wondering if you have some advice i can use. of course if you have the time thank you so very much in advance have a great day..

01-13-2010, 09:07 PM	#9
46uu Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Macon, Georgia USA	VERY informative video. Have read much about this but this is the first time I really understand.

01-24-2010, 08:26 PM	#10
Aerobat1 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin, USA	Awesome video. Finally someone that can explain in understandable language. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-28-2010, 06:20 AM	#11
weblogix01 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: India	This is really tough to understand but its a good information thanks..

02-09-2010, 01:06 PM	#12
joecec Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama	SWEET! I Love this stuff

02-22-2010, 08:36 AM	#13
Sidewinder1 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Downingtown,PA., US	Many, many thanks; unfortunately (for wifey) I'll need a need radio, now that I understand the relationship between throttle and pitch curves. Side

06-13-2010, 03:03 AM	#14
Mazin Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado	Your the man, as a newb i thought I had an Idea but have learned so much from this video and 401 101 I just have to give a huge THX!!!! and you da man!!!!

09-03-2010, 12:54 PM	#15
Rc_Collector Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami,FL	Thanks so much for this video, I´m newbie and finally understand how to set the curves. Very helpfull !!!!!

11-23-2010, 10:53 PM	#16
dustyjoe Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA, Missouri	Buddy Where do I find these videos. I need to check them out also.

12-05-2010, 11:33 PM	#17
slamdance Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles	Two words. HELIFREAKS VIDEOS. If not for finless bob and his detailed videos on trex450 and trex500, I wouldn't be able to have "perfect(no trim)" setup for my heli's. If you are a former planker who's gotten away with non-computer tx, you are in rcheli technology now. No more shortcuts. YOU MUST ABSOLUTELY, learn everything about the tx servo/setup for the heli. If not, find a "mentor" on the field to do it for you. However, be warned he won't always be around after you crash/repair your heli. It's to your advantage to watch the video so that you can FULLY MASTER the set-up process. Finless Bob has made great detailed videos. Even showing exactly what buttons to press on JR/Spektrum/Futaba transmitters. It will pay off in the future when you can fine tune the pitch/throttle curve yourself, so that heli flys even better.