Basic Mixes?

[john66]

I understand that it is common to program rudder/aileron mixes and elevator/flap mixes.

As someone new to using ailerons and flaps as a control surface, is it advisable to learn to fly ailerons with no mix and using rudder input manually and the same for flaps and elevator?

Any input (no pun intended) appreciated.

John

[toff]

Use the ailerons/ flaps, etc, as god intended - on their own.
I can honestly say, that although I have used basic mixes in the past ( Aileron+rudder, Flap and elevator), I always return to basic state control, due to the fact that most 'sport' fliers tend to fly on elevator and ailerons mostly, with an occasional touch of rudder. Its all thats needed, and works well.

Short version - yeah, you're right!

[iflyforfun]

Hi John, your question "is it adviseable" to learn without using mixing should get a lot of interesting responses!! There are no doubt people who would contend that if you really want to learn how to fly then you need to know,understand and be able to implement the use of all the controlls without mixing!! This could be justified by saying "what happens if you are training someone with a radio that does not have mixing capabilities" will you be able to fly "clean" and preform coordinated turns ect. It's a good point!!!! What would happen if you buy a ARF plane and the TX has no mixing capabilities. Others may say "Hey if the dam thing will fly itself "LET IT" lol. If you look at the progression of technologie in the Heli market it stunning!!!! Almost all entry level helicopters will just hover without any input. So, it could be looked at as " hey, if its got it "use it".

I use mixing. Hell, I even have a helicopter gyro mounted in my Supercub ;D!! But I did not learn that way. If a friend walked up with a cheap plane and TX bought from Bananna Hobby, I know that I could fly it and fly it good!!!

IMHO, I believe it's better to learn as much as possible about the relationship between all the control surfaces using your fingers, and as you gain experience start to add mixing.
A good example is the flaps. When you hit the flap switch the aircraft will have a tendency to jump up!! Reducing power, fliping the flap switch and giving a little down elevator will give you a great transition. That can all be mixed. I have 10% down elevator mixed in with my flap switch. I dont even have to reduce power. You can see no difference in flight. Once you learn how to deploy your flaps and get the result then mix it in. Hope this helps!!!

Ifly

[john66]

Thanks for the input chaps......I will start out as God intended!

John

[cubster]

Im seriously thinking about mixing for speed, I do aerial photography as a hobby but Im considering mixing aileron/elevator, I have Flaps/elevator and actually like mixing. Im just wondering what the best mixes are for turning on a dime.