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Understand Your Radio: Getting the most out of your transmitter

Regardless of the brand, utilizing your radio’s built-in programming helps you fly easier with better control precision of your airplane. Intended for new and intermediate fliers, this article highlights three basic features you need to understand: dual rates, exponential, and program mixing. A great first step is to get in the habit of always placing your transmitter’s switch forward or in the up position (away from yourself). This gives you a...

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