Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure?

Westbender · 07-14-2006, 01:04 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for reference material regarding procedures for setting up and dialing in aircraft for 3D style flying? I'm a long-time flyer with mainly sport, pattern and IMAC style habits. I recently began moving in the direction of 3D and would like to educate myself in the area of airframe setup for the high-alpha 3D manuevers. I have G3 and have been playing with different aspects of airframe configuration, but I'm not convinced that it's a true representation of the real thing.

My two new airframes are the Aerowork's 50cc Yak and the Aerowork's 33% Edge 540T. The Yak has been flying and the Edge is getting close to completion. One of the things I'd like to know is how best to set the CG for good all-around 3D capability. Since I'm not very good at 3D stuff now, I'm not sure how to tell if the adjustments I make are improvements or not. I heard from some fellow pilots about how to check for different types of coupling and such, but it would be really nice to have some checklist of procedures I can work through to get these airframes dialed in without having to perform 3D manuevers to verify. Is there a way to accomplish this?

I guess I'm looking to get the planes configured so the learning curve doesn't include fighting a poor setup.

Thanks.

DKnippen · 07-14-2006, 02:45 PM

Don't know if this will help but there are a couple of good videos out there worth looking at to get some idea of setting your plane up. Frank Nolls "the Art of 3-D" and Jason Shulmans " Defying the limits". There both a couple of years old but the principles are still there. Then all you need is a lot of gas.

xtremeRCpilot · 07-14-2006, 02:48 PM

Hello Westbender, Well besides all the great reliable help of the Giants

here are a couple of the best links to get you on your way.
http://troybuiltmodels.com/AwesomePilot.htm
http://www.blaineaustin.com/3d_tips.htm

hope this helps!!!!!

John

Westbender · 07-14-2006, 05:26 PM

Thanks a bunch guys! That's exactly the kind of help I was hoping to get.

gabo90 · 07-14-2006, 05:39 PM

www.jedburgflyersrc.com

hope it helps

Fearless Flyer · 07-14-2006, 10:40 PM

Here is a good video that has a lot of information...http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/...o=7299&cat=505

LookNatU2 · 07-15-2006, 12:21 AM

Interesting avatar u have fearless flyer..

07-14-2006, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Westbender Yakity-Yak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Bend, WI Age: 52 Posts: 9	Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure? Does anyone have any suggestions for reference material regarding procedures for setting up and dialing in aircraft for 3D style flying? I'm a long-time flyer with mainly sport, pattern and IMAC style habits. I recently began moving in the direction of 3D and would like to educate myself in the area of airframe setup for the high-alpha 3D manuevers. I have G3 and have been playing with different aspects of airframe configuration, but I'm not convinced that it's a true representation of the real thing. My two new airframes are the Aerowork's 50cc Yak and the Aerowork's 33% Edge 540T. The Yak has been flying and the Edge is getting close to completion. One of the things I'd like to know is how best to set the CG for good all-around 3D capability. Since I'm not very good at 3D stuff now, I'm not sure how to tell if the adjustments I make are improvements or not. I heard from some fellow pilots about how to check for different types of coupling and such, but it would be really nice to have some checklist of procedures I can work through to get these airframes dialed in without having to perform 3D manuevers to verify. Is there a way to accomplish this? I guess I'm looking to get the planes configured so the learning curve doesn't include fighting a poor setup. Thanks.

07-14-2006, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
DKnippen In The Box Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bloomingdale, IL USA Posts: 772 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure? Don't know if this will help but there are a couple of good videos out there worth looking at to get some idea of setting your plane up. Frank Nolls "the Art of 3-D" and Jason Shulmans " Defying the limits". There both a couple of years old but the principles are still there. Then all you need is a lot of gas.

07-14-2006, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
xtremeRCpilot MR.INVERT3D';) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 747	Re: Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure? Hello Westbender, Well besides all the great reliable help of the Giants here are a couple of the best links to get you on your way. http://troybuiltmodels.com/AwesomePilot.htm http://www.blaineaustin.com/3d_tips.htm hope this helps!!!!! John

07-14-2006, 05:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Westbender Yakity-Yak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Bend, WI Age: 52 Posts: 9	Re: Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure? Thanks a bunch guys! That's exactly the kind of help I was hoping to get.

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gabo90 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexico Age: 18 Posts: 69	Re: Anyone know of a good 3D setup procedure? www.jedburgflyersrc.com hope it helps


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