Those who argue against expo vs. dual rates or vica versa are missing the point. There is no "better", it depends on what you're flying and how you fly. In large scale aerobatics exponential is nearly a requirement when performing certain maneuvers. You need to cancel out movement around center to avoid input of an unwanted control during 3D or extremely quick maneuvers (multiple point rolls). With the generally small control throws required for 90% of thermal flying it really probably makes little difference one way or the other. Some guys will opt for one high rate with expo around neutral to soften control at center positions of the stick with wild throws when they need it. Others think that flipping rate switches is the way to go. My observations lead me to conclude the more kinds of models a pilot flies, the more experienced he is, and the more complex the models programming, the more likely he will be to use exponential in some fashion.
JD Endless Mountain Models http://www.scalesoaring.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Andrew E Mileski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 1:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Dual Rate / Exponential [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Got a bit of a debate going locally on the merits of dual rate and > exponential. > > For the record, I use negative exponential for ailerons on launch and > when working real light thermals. My normal control authority is fast so > this helps with over controlling in touchy situations. I'm told this is > wimping out but it seems to work for me. I normally put expo (reduce throw) on the low rate, and linear on the high. Both with full travel. I find most planes are more responsive than my thumbs are precise, hence I mostly use the low rate, On my customized Zagi, I use a HEFTY amount of expo to compensate for its sensitivity and higher speed. This is another one of those "do whatever works for you" topics. -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
