Does anyone know of any good tutorial videos (or posts) for manual-mode flying? I've had many years of experience flying "traditional" RC helis, so I should be OK with it, but I'd like to minimise the chances of breaking my expensive toy .
kitari said:The controls in manual mode are also more sensitive and it will fly much faster than atti mode.
I also highly commend flying high up in the air when testing manual mode for the first time because it can get away from you or drop from the sky very fast!
MrTommy said:This sounds pretty scary. It's kinda like flying my old Blade 180 QX (which got me started in this quad stuff in the first place). You've got to be on your toes all the time, or it's all over.
I like it now if we can get the FAA to do it too .flidget said:The BMFA (UK) has just issued it's part A and B examinations for multi-rotors. Guess what - GPS and ATTI is banned, you must do the tests in manual. I was a bit taken aback by this decision, it's like doing your driving test with all the ABS, airbags and other safety features turned off. Anyway, the result is that if you have a BFMA multi-rotor A or B qualification, then you have proven you can fly in manual mode.
http://www.bmfa.org/News/NewsPage/t.../Multi-Rotor-Achievement-Scheme-Launched.aspx
flidget said:The BMFA (UK) has just issued it's part A and B examinations for multi-rotors. Guess what - GPS and ATTI is banned, you must do the tests in manual. I was a bit taken aback by this decision, it's like doing your driving test with all the ABS, airbags and other safety features turned off. Anyway, the result is that if you have a BFMA multi-rotor A or B qualification, then you have proven you can fly in manual mode.
http://www.bmfa.org/News/NewsPage/t.../Multi-Rotor-Achievement-Scheme-Launched.aspx
N017RW said:When learning CP helis...I always looked at it like you are on top of a bubble (or beach ball here in FLA) and can easily slide down any side.
dcoski said:I've been practicing flying in manual mode for sometime now and have made some mistakes, as in I am on my second shell replacement right now. I honestly think it developes your flying skills and awareness of where your aircraft is at. I also think manual mode, once you master it , will give you some of the smoothest videos.
A YouTube training video I have been using even though it is not a Phantom is:
http://youtu.be/6btEFJJD4_o?list=UU9zTuyWffK9ckEz1216noAw
Just take you time and don't push it and be safe.
How about a mode like stabilize in the APM? Which self levels but doesn't hold altitude?