Tried VPlane today...

[RyanW]

That is a good idea to go back and see how it performs without it, then with it.

On all of my airplanes the 0 gain equated to no inputs, however the controls were more 'crisp' than with a simple rx/tx solution I had been using (Spektrum/Futaba).

[NTM]

I'm having the same experiences, maneuvers like knife edge spins, flat spins and tumbles are all neutered, even with the gain at zero.
I know in the heli software the vbar has a hard limit on roll rate, I think that's what's happening here.
It definitely needs some polishing for 3d aircraft.
It is fine in pattern type aircraft.

[Pard]

Tried V plane this morning on an old mini sport I had collecting dust.

NICE!

It has been so long since I flew a plank. Note to self: Airplanes need forward speed to fly.

I will rebuild the firewall, reattach the motor, and try again.

[Skeezix]

To resurrect an old thread…..

I’ve been flying Vbar/Vcontrol for several years now with helis, and have finally made the jump back into planes. I set up a new nitro powered biplane 2 weeks ago with the intent to use a Spektrum DX9 and an AS3X power receiver. At the last minute I made the decision to go VPlane using an un-used NEO I had.
The setup was very easy, and once familiar with the system (real world throw, equates to ‘Agility’ in VPlane) making changes was simple – just like Vcontrol/Vbar is with a heli.

The 15 flights I have so far on the biplane are all in windy conditions, so I can’t comment on the tuning, ect. Additionally, the biplane was so well balanced that I never needed to use the autotrim function – something I found very cool and unique to VPlane

I did however pick up an old mini vbar with vsat to convert to VPlane use and try on another model, and will report back here once I have had some stick time on it.

The final Vcontrol/VPlane verdict is still out, and I still have to learn how to make the needed adjustments. The Kyle Dahl videos were ok, but there need to be additional videos that detail how to ‘tune out’ undesirable behaviors of the model. Mr. Laughingstill has been a big help also (thanks Ron).

[etherbatxx]

Originally Posted by Skeezix

the biplane was so well balanced that I never needed to use the autotrim function – something I found very cool and unique to VPlane

how did mounting the VPlane balance the plane?

no trim and no COG adjustments were needed?

[Skeezix]

Originally Posted by etherbatxx

how did mounting the VPlane balance the plane?

no trim and no COG adjustments were needed?

I meant that the model was so well balanced before the first flight, it didn't need any trimming at all once in the air. Thus, I didn't need to utilize the auto trim function.

[cudaboy_71]

It’s almost worth setting it out of balance for a flight just to see how cool auto trim is. I took one of my beater planes off for its maiden after converting to vplane. As expected it was off in 3 axis. No more holding in 3 separate corrections while you awkwardly reach for the trim switches one by one. As soon as it was airborne and flying off kilter I just hit the switch and it tracked straight as an arrow.

Honestly, I don’t fly planes much any more. I put vplane on two of mine when I converted over to NEO just because I had the spare units. Did a couple of test flights. And now they’re collecting dust.

If they’ve improved the interactions I may give it another go. I had one plane that loved to tumble. But, I couldn’t get it to “fall in” on vplane, even with all the assists I could find turned off.

And, with limited space in my car, I have to leave 2 of four helis Home to bring one plane. I look forward to hearing if they’ve ironed out the kinks.

[3D Dave]

Cudaboy_71, please check your PM's or PM me.

Sorry for the OT guys. Trying to get a hold of Cudaboy.

[cudaboy_71]

Sorry. I cleared out my full inbox. Pm sent.

[Vinger]

Originally Posted by cudaboy_71

It’s almost worth setting it out of balance for a flight just to see how cool auto trim is. I took one of my beater planes off for its maiden after converting to vplane. As expected it was off in 3 axis. No more holding in 3 separate corrections while you awkwardly reach for the trim switches one by one. As soon as it was airborne and flying off kilter I just hit the switch and it tracked straight as an arrow.

Honestly, I don’t fly planes much any more. I put vplane on two of mine when I converted over to NEO just because I had the spare units. Did a couple of test flights. And now they’re collecting dust.

If they’ve improved the interactions I may give it another go. I had one plane that loved to tumble. But, I couldn’t get it to “fall in” on vplane, even with all the assists I could find turned off.

And, with limited space in my car, I have to leave 2 of four helis Home to bring one plane. I look forward to hearing if they’ve ironed out the kinks.

I absolutely love VPlane, you must realize that bank 1 (default) will be without any gyro assist and that AGILITY gives you the amount of throw you want.

One just need to think differently to old school way of doing things. Follow the setup https://www.vstabi.info/en/node/1784

Flight settings https://www.vstabi.info/en/node/1786

[jakeg1999]

3- year bump! Recently got the RC bug again after a 2-year life hiatus. Been building and flying my Heli fleet pretty hard the last few months and now have a few extra silverlines and minis laying around after Neo upgrades. I have a Silverline installed in an Extreme flight 60 Edge that is dialed and flies amazingly. I’ve got a couple smaller airframes I may install some on but I’m thinking about getting a new plane as well. I also picked up a VBCT so I need to switch them over to the new radio. Also kind of curious in trying one of the edf jets out there. Anyway, Helis are still my first love but I do enjoy my fixed-wing time. I haven’t flown vplane since it first came out and it was very impressive. Excited to see if and what’s changed.

[dr_boom]

I’m going to try it on a Freewing Avanti S 80mm. Bought a Vbasic Neo and will try it that way first. I found a video on setting up the flaps macrocell, I imagine a similar process will be used for the landing gear but not finding anything on that.

Should hopefully be ready to go by the time good weather hits

[Vinger]

Originally Posted by dr_boom

I’m going to try it on a Freewing Avanti S 80mm. Bought a Vbasic Neo and will try it that way first. I found a video on setting up the flaps macrocell, I imagine a similar process will be used for the landing gear but not finding anything on that.

Should hopefully be ready to go by the time good weather hits

https://uroehr.de/vtube/cat/english-videos

All the official videos in the link.

[dr_boom]

Thanks Vinger!

[Chris.C]

I set up my Freewing Avanti with Neo 2 years back and moved on to Mini Avanti and now Avant XS.

Neo performs brilliantly in all these planes and love it.

Just used a few macro cells to control the flaps, landing gear and brakes. The videos in Mikado website is a resourceful place for me to learn how to use it.

I need to find some time to install the pitot tube by Mikado and see how it works with Neo.

[dr_boom]

Originally Posted by Chris.C

I set up my Freewing Avanti with Neo 2 years back and moved on to Mini Avanti and now Avant XS.

Neo performs brilliantly in all these planes and love it.

Just used a few macro cells to control the flaps, landing gear and brakes. The videos in Mikado website is a resourceful place for me to learn how to use it.

I need to find some time to install the pitot tube by Mikado and see how it works with Neo.

Good to hear a positive experience. I read that the Avanti is just a great flying plane with no odd tendencies to speak of.

What is the pilot tube?

[Vinger]

Airspeed/Altitude Sensor, white | Telemetry | VBar Control Accessories | VBar Electronics

Airspeed and altitude sensor, the pitot tube is just the part sitting in the airflow.

[Chris.C]

Yes, the Freewing Avanti, Mini Avanti and the XS are great flying planes, Sebart did a great job on these. I have a K45 replaced because it powered my Mini Avanti for over 25 hours, that beyond service period.

All of my Avantis flew with Neo. For the EDF Avanti, use the UI sensor together with NEO, that gives you remaining power and tells you time to land.

[dr_boom]

Well, I’m ready to go once good weather hits. Anyone thinking about the new Draco at Horizon Hobby? I do wonder if that one would be better as a BNF or PNP with the NEO. Decisions....

[Skeezix]

Originally Posted by dr_boom

Well, I’m ready to go once good weather hits. Anyone thinking about the new Draco at Horizon Hobby? I do wonder if that one would be better as a BNF or PNP with the NEO. Decisions....

Keep in mind you don’t need a Neo for vplane. Using a blue line or silverline is much cheaper and the sensors are so similar you won’t be able to notice a difference.