Cypher/FirstFlightTips - Revision history

FlexTeam: /* Extra tips for a successful First Flight */

2021-01-14T15:13:43Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2021-01-14T15:13:22Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2021-01-14T15:12:50Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2021-01-14T15:12:35Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2020-03-19T19:21:40Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2019-09-18T14:25:21Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2019-09-18T14:24:57Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

2019-09-12T01:27:20Z

2019-09-06T14:00:08Z

2019-09-06T13:58:27Z

‎Extra tips for a successful First Flight

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 **Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config''' using gauges.
 **Center of Gravity
-*When taking off into a hover mode, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
+*When taking off into a hover mode, from idle, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.
 *When comfortable with the Hover and 45 modes, and early in a battery pack, climb to a safe altitude, level, and transition to forward flight.

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 **Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config''' using gauges.
 **Center of Gravity
-*When taking off into a hover mode, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground, or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
+*When taking off into a hover mode, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.
 *When comfortable with the Hover and 45 modes, and early in a battery pack, climb to a safe altitude, level, and transition to forward flight.

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 **Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config''' using gauges.
 **Center of Gravity
-**When taking off into a hover mode, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground, or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
+*When taking off into a hover mode, firmly advance the throttle while NOT putting inputs into the other flight controls and climb to 1-3 feet in altitude. Pretty much all modern flight controllers for Quads and Helis are somewhat unhappy with parts of the vehicle touching the ground, or in low ground effect, and this is significantly aggravated if control inputs are made in these conditions.
 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.
 *When comfortable with the Hover and 45 modes, and early in a battery pack, climb to a safe altitude, level, and transition to forward flight.

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 **Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config''' using gauges.
 **Center of Gravity
 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.
 *When comfortable with the Hover and 45 modes, and early in a battery pack, climb to a safe altitude, level, and transition to forward flight.

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 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.
 *When comfortable with the Hover and 45 modes, and early in a battery pack, climb to a safe altitude, level, and transition to forward flight.
-*Make any attitude adjustments during transition small and firm. Avoid over control and Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO's)
+*Make any attitude adjustments during transition small and firm. Avoid over control and Pilot Induced Oscillations (PIO's).
 *Make a mental note (or to your spotter) of any forward flight trim needed. After landing, make adjustments to the elevon clevises as needed.
 **'''NOTE''' that the Cypher is '''expected to climb in forward flight''' when set with elevon gauges. If climbing, turn each Elevon clevis in 1 turn (1/2 if very close) and test again.

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 *Make any attitude adjustments during transition small and firm. Avoid over control and Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO's)
 *Make a mental note (or to your spotter) of any forward flight trim needed. After landing, make adjustments to the elevon clevises as needed.
-**NOTE that the Cypher is expected to climb in forward flight when set with elevon gauges. If climbing, turn each Elevon clevis in 1 turn (1/2 if very close) and test again.
+**'''NOTE''' that the Cypher is '''expected to climb in forward flight''' when set with elevon gauges. If climbing, turn each Elevon clevis in 1 turn (1/2 if very close) and test again.
 *Take the gauges to the field with you for cross checking fan angles.
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 *Setup carefully per the manual. Pay extra attention to:
 **Elevon center with gauges
-**Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config'''.
+**Fan angle (CH6) settings in 45 config, and '''Forward Flight config''' using gauges.
 **Center of Gravity
 *Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes.