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*Consider using your first battery to get the feel for the Cypher in Hover and 45 modes. | *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. | *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 | + | *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. | *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. |
Revision as of 19:21, 19 March 2020
Extra tips for a successful First Flight
- Setup carefully per the manual. Pay extra attention to:
- Elevon center with gauges
- 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.
- 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.
- Take the gauges to the field with you for cross checking fan angles.