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Post by ginginho on Apr 2, 2010 13:35:18 GMT 1
Franko,
I believe (no experience as I ripped the ACT out as soon as I got my cub) that when the ACT is enabled, it reduces the throws of the control surfaces making the cub even easier to control (ignoring the sensors and their function).
Hence the Dual rates statement, one with ACT off, and one with it on.
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Post by franko73 on Apr 2, 2010 14:15:08 GMT 1
Hey ginginho, not sure what you mean..... do you mean that with no sensors at all the ACT set to ON still does something?
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Post by ginginho on Apr 2, 2010 14:47:44 GMT 1
Hey ginginho, not sure what you mean..... do you mean that with no sensors at all the ACT set to ON still does something? I believe so. Someone posted a while back that the throws are reduced when ACT is active, whether or not the sensors are connected. |
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Post by jbess on Apr 2, 2010 19:00:17 GMT 1
I believe so. Someone posted a while back that the throws are reduced when ACT is active, whether or not the sensors are connected. It does. On the ground, move the elevator or rudder with ACT off. Then try it with ACT on. You will see a difference. ACT has two jobs, horizon monitoring, lowering the control throws, which makes the SC sluggish, so it's easier for newbs to learn supposedly. |
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Post by parrothead on Apr 3, 2010 2:28:48 GMT 1
I had commented earlier in this thread that I removed all remnants of ACT. John, you are correct in my case (others as well I can only assume). With a mod here and there, I take any advantage to reduce the weight of the bird. Why just disconnect it when you can pull all of its' guts out to reduce weights and clean up the fuse.
Like several others, I taped over the windshield sensor just for aesthetics. But I did rip the other out (bottom of the fuse) completely and filled with hot glue.
Just my 2cents
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Post by Dillzio on Apr 3, 2010 2:39:20 GMT 1
Hi Guys, I have a question, probably a silly one...... why are people removing the sensors? is it not sufficient just to turn act off? The best reason I can think of to remove it is that after you remove it, the ACT switch becomes a dual-rate switch. For smooth flying, it's good to have the ACT set to ON so the control surfaces will be less responsive. For flying i wind, or acrobatics, switch the ACT switch OFF so the control surfaces will be more responsive. |
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Post by parrothead on Apr 3, 2010 3:41:08 GMT 1
Thats interesting.
I have never tried ACT (TX only) after I gutted it from the plane.
thanks,
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Post by N4768Z on Apr 4, 2010 8:59:27 GMT 1
How did you gut it from the plane? Do you mean unplug the ACT and remove the sensors or is there a whole ACT box that needs to be removed. I don't use ACT and I'm in the process of putting the plane back together. I unplugged it and clipped the wires. Now just need to remove or cover the sensors. What else do I need to rip out?  Thanks |
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Post by SCC on Apr 4, 2010 9:52:27 GMT 1
I unplugged it and clipped the wires. Now just need to remove or cover the sensors. What else do I need to rip out? Thanks Nothing. |
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Post by N4768Z on Apr 4, 2010 17:42:27 GMT 1
Cool, thanks!
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Post by benski on May 10, 2010 18:07:04 GMT 1
That ACT system was the biggest hinderance that I had to learning to fly. Honest! I chopped it out with a set of sidecutters and threw it in the trash. I never looked back.
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