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| On electric planes, the throttle should not always be at full but must often be at a lower position to control speed and extend battery life. But I found that electric models do not make enough noise to determine the throttle setting. To make it easier to find that position I highlighted the throttle marks on the stick by adding white paint to act as hash marks. With a quick glance at the stick, I can confirm the throttle setting that I want to fly at. Different marks represent separate power settings for maximum performance.
Woody Woodworth |
On electric planes, the throttle should not always be at full but must often be at a lower position to control speed and extend battery life. But I found that electric models do not make enough noise to determine the throttle setting. To make it easier to find that position I highlighted the throttle marks on the stick by adding white paint to act as hash marks. With a quick glance at the stick, I...
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