imnxtc
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| I am ruling out a failsafe lockout due to the fact that I have not set that up as of yet and default would have given me full neg pitch.
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Well I would not rule out the failsafe possibility, because that is exactly what the default is programed to do on most radios. It tells the throttle servo to go to idle (in the case of electric, to shut down) and for all others (including collective) to remain at the last known position.
Many radios now have a low-voltage warning that uses this failsafe to let you know the power supply to the RX is getting low. It does exactly what you described. But to allow the pilot to immediately fly back to the field and land, all one has to do is bring the throttle stick back all the way, and all will engage again for a 1/2 minute or so, which is usually enough time to get it back and to land it.
I always use a seperate RX battery. I have had a solder connection on the main battery come off, so the motor quit in the air. Because of running a seperate battery, I still had full radio control, so I was able to make a successful auto with no damage. I am sure there are a number of other scenerios where it is also advantageous.
Initially I had used a seperate battery simply because the Swift can easily be a bit tail heavy and can easily carry the extra weight. As I like using useful weight, I just went to a seperate battery up front. After that incedent, I have converted all my bigger electric helis to seperate packs. |
first red flag?
