067 Take Off "The Sharp Thing That Spins!"

by FliteTest | March 21, 2015 | (16) Posted in Podcasts

The Afterhours crew finally get everyones favorite Canadian Andre Rousseau on the line and discuss crazy crash stories,drone controversy and AS3X stabilization. Nelson Kays tree top plane.

 

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epic on March 21, 2015
Have you guys ever thought of doing a live pod cast thing (Just audio) So people could comment while you guys are talking? Awesome podcast btw!
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FliteTest on March 21, 2015
We actually have done that a couple times even took phone calls but it didn't always work. I would love to try it again sometime soon -Chris
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epic on March 24, 2015
Maybe a IRC chat thing that people can type into?
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PeterGregory on March 22, 2015
I always look forward to these podcasts. I was listening to them on the way out to the field last flying season, and then while I am building over this winter (although it is technically spring today). Enjoyed hearing your guys while I was building tonight - keep 'em coming - you guys are great. Excellent that you actually posted the pic of that sad plane in the crest of the tree - as good as the visualization while you were talking.
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Ano Pilot on March 22, 2015
AS3X... imho it is important to know what it IS and what it ISN'T... it IS a system that counteracts gusts and can maintain a heading IF the sticks are released. That's ALL really.
SAFE, in tandem with an AS3X receiver, limits an aircraft to movement WITHIN a particular envelope, which can INCLUDE the famous PANIC RECOVERY.
I'm programming an AR636 receiver at the moment for a BIxler 1 and I'm a bit surprised and disappointed by how much of the really cool stuff is SAFE and NOT AS3X. Spektrum CR tell me that public CANNOT program an AS3X receiver to DO SAFE.

I do think that you all (y'all ?) should buy some AS3X receivers (AR636 ?) and really learn what you are talking about.

There is annoyingly little information available to guide RATE GAIN and HEADING GAIN settings for various types of aircraft. This is something that Flite Test could be helping with imho.

By the way, is it possible that people who have a lot of trouble with AS3X might be those who have a habit of releasing their sticks?
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PeterGregory on March 22, 2015
If I want to add stability/SAFE to a glow-powered airplane, what is the best body of knowledge for me to read up on what I have to do?
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Ano Pilot on March 22, 2015
Hmm, well SAFE is proprietary to Spektrum so we can rule that out. AS3X is like I said above, plus... there is a great set of videos on YouTube from HH's John Adams, no.14 is the one that interests us, 'Gain and Priority' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Y_PVBBoCc&spfreload=10 I downloaded all these videos and wtch/listen to them on a playlist to try and drill it into my head.
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FliteTest on March 25, 2015
I actually do have a couple ar636 receivers and have played around with the settings through there app and sometimes it can get overwhelming and I agree with you there are great YouTube vids out there. The point of the discussion really was to get some opinions of why people don't like it and get there reasons. I for for one really enjoy the AS3X and SAFE and think it just makes for a more enjoyable flight experience- Chris
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rcwingman on March 21, 2015
very good podcast. Thank you! :)
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macster5187 on March 21, 2015
Thanks for reading my story! I'm not Bixler by any means, but I just don't often even consider my radio trims. :) Makes my day to know y'all enjoyed hearing that one and wanted to share it with the community!
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Epitaph on March 23, 2015
The one shoutout I get, and it's to play antagonist!! Hahaha
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andre on March 23, 2015
Boha. Your point was valid.
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NCC1701 on March 21, 2015
Thanks for sharing my crash story! I think I will tape the wing screw to my face next time, to really remember them.
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panpa on March 21, 2015
Great podcast! Regarding Andres P40, I have the exact same plane. It does have a tendency to drop out of the sky, but I don't think it's because of the as3x. It is a warbird, and honestly somewhat underpowered. If you aren't careful when turning, it will tipstall, and no amount of stabilization will help against that :)

With that in mind, I really enjoy that plane, you just have to learn how to fly it. Keep the speed up, and use the rudder to make coordinated turns, and it will fly great :)
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andre on March 22, 2015
I'm looking forward to really testing it under the right conditions. Like anything above zero. ;)
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