Tactic TTX650
The next test of the TTX650 was to set it up for the Flyzone Acro Wot MkII (above left) and try the system’s ease in programming of dual rates, expo and a timer. Jim used the Tactic TR 624 2.4 GHz receiver (above right) in the Acro
Flyzone Acro Wot MkII
Since my review of this little acrobatic plane in the April 2013 issue of FM, I have had a lot of fun with it. What better test bed for the Tactic TTX650? Here are the bullet points for setup: Model Name: Tactic allows up to 6 char- acter spaces on the display name of the mod- el. Using the flow chart as outlined in the S.E.5a setup, I entered AcroWT for the name of model 2.
Fortunately, I had filled my instruction sheet for the Arco Wot and had access to the rates the folks at Flyzone recommend. It is always a good idea to keep the manual for future reference. Flyzone outlines the sug- gested low and high rates within the manual so this is where I started. Expo on the other hand is a personal thing, as such, Flyzone does not have settings outlined in the man- ual. Check the box located on this page for
Wot. Binding is easy with a simple push of the binding button on the receiver’s top cover. With its six channels, small size and lightweight design, it is surprising and refreshing to see the retail price is only $39.99.
the rates and expo I used and use it as a starting point. These rates work for me as I would describe myself as the average sport modeler.
This time however when I assigned the rates for the Acro Wot, I used a dedicated switch for each flying surface. You can pro- gram the TTX650 to use just one switch for high and low rates as I did with the S.E.5a if you are more comfortable with that. Last but not least, I added the timer func- tion to this model. Flyzone recommends set- ting your timer up for 7 minutes with the Acro Wot, so like before I set the time func- tion up to count down from seven once the throttle was advanced about 5%. As time goes on or as new batteries with longer run times are introduced, editing the timer func- tion will be a piece of cake.
With the programming out of the way, it was time to head to the field and see how the
model would fly with the settings I had pro- grammed.
On cue, the timer started its count down as soon as I started to taxi. When the throt- tle was reduced to zero, the timer stopped too. After verifying that all flying surfaces were deflecting in the correct direction and that all my rates were in the low setting, I pointed the Acro Wot down the runway, ad- vanced the throttle and took off. In low rates the model was just as I had described in my review, solid and steady with no bad habits. I then turned the high rates on for ailerons and did a series of nice rolls. With all channels in high rates, the Acro Wot does a great snap roll. Soon the timer sounded so I brought the Acro Wot in for a nice landing on low rates. Even without a neck strap, the transmitter felt good with positive control and easy access to all switches.
Acro Wot MkII Setup BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
• Channel 1 Ailerons = NOR • Channel 2 Elevator = NOR • Channel 3 Throttle = REV • Channel 4 Rudder = REV
DUAL RATES AND EXPO
Low Rates: • Channel 1 Aileron: +/– 65 Expo: –20 Switch: D in 0
• Channel 2 Elevator: +/– 50 Expo: –15 Switch A in 0
• Channel 3 Rudder: +/– 65 Expo: –15 Switch H in 0
• Channel 4 Throttle: None
High Rates: • Channel 1 Aileron: +/– 100 Expo: –25 Switch: D in 1
• Channel 2 Elevator: +/– 90 Expo: –25 Switch A in 1
• Channel 3 Rudder: +/– 90 Expo: –20 Switch H in 1
Following the rates provided within the Acro Wot MkII’s instruction manual, Jim further customized the model by adding exponential and was very pleased at the model’s response to control inputs.
30 • Channel 4 Throttle: None JUNE 2013
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