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There is one exception for the swash plate type that we are aware of. The Thunder
Tiger Mini Titan helicopter has a unique system that results in negative collective pitch
being applied when the swash plate is raised. For that reason, if you have the Mini
Titan you will need to use the CP3F option, and attach your front servo to the Ch1
"Elevator" slot, your rearleft servo to the Ch2 "Aileron" slot, and your rearright servo
to the Ch6 "Pitch" slot.
While the diagram above lists the CCPM servos as "elevator" "aileron" and "pitch" they do not actually
perform those functions because they work in unison. Regardless, when programming servospecific
options in your radio, the servos will be identified that way.
If you have not already done so, make sure your rotor head linkages are setup correctly. Consult your
helicopter's manual for details. For your convenience, a brief summary of typical rotorhead setup is
listed below.
With a collectivepitch helicopter, it is crucial that all of your linkages are setup
correctly and safely. A linkage of the incorrect length will result in differential and
exponential throw, and if the link is assembled incorrectly it can come apart in flight.
Ensure that your rods thread into the plastic links securely, and more than just a few
threads are holding it together.
With your throttle/collective stick centered your swash plate servo arms should be at 90
degrees to the linkages, the swash plate should be level, the paddles should be level, the
washout / mixer / flybar arms should be level, and your main blades should have zero
degrees pitch. Adjust your linkages as needed to achieve this.
When your throttle / collective stick is centered, the swash plate should be very close to level. When you
give an input with the cyclic stick, the swash plate will most likely not respond as expected because
servo reversing and end points have not been set.
Adjust servo reversing by navigating to EL > REV, then use the
between NOR and REV to change the "elevator" servo direction. Use the left and right
scroll to the other channels ("aileron" and "pitch.") Make the adjustments as needed so that your swash
plate tilts correctly. When you move the cyclic stick forward, the swash should tilt forward. When you
move the cyclic stick to the left, the swash should tilt to the left, etc.
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keys to toggle
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Dec-/No
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