Flying and Flipping the Ladybird

[cds1950]

I went out this weekend and played with just my Ladybird. I went through 6 battery charges since the wind on Sunday was very light. For the first 3 batteries I would fly for a while on full 6 axis mode then 50% 6 axis and finally only 3 axis mode. I got very comfortable with it again and started working on the out and back for orientation. That needs a lot of work. I find that I turn around and look over my shoulder when controlling the LB to get it right. Anyway, I tried some snap flips. I say snap as it would flip in about a one foot of air space or less. This thing is fast if you give it full throttle and full control input of some type. More work on the flip. The roll is coming along but needs a lot of work. I have rolled without throttling down so much it lands after it finishes. Not a lot of altitude when I calm down but getting better. It is a lot of fun to fly and try new things.

Dale

[brad]

I have tried to flip the ladybird in 3 axis mode without any success. Not sure which commands to give. Where can a guy get info on 3d type flying?

[cds1950]

Not sure where to go to get details but here is what I do.

1. First, the led on the Ladybird Rx has to be showing blue. I think mine is controlled by the mix switch. It has to be in position 2 before the gyro control will allow a flip.
2. Get some altitude, 20 or so feet.
3. Give full left or full right stick input and it happens.
4. Be ready to release the stick and give throttle increase.

A flip is about the same except give full up on the stick. I haven't tried an out side flip.

Also, I find it easier to see and control a roll over a flip but that may just be me.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[cds1950]

It also occurs to me that the different transmitters have different methods of getting the stunt mode settings so my instructions may not work for you. That is for sure if you have a four channel transmitter. Dave posted that method here a while back.

[brad]

Thanks for the info. Will try that when I can get outside to fly it. ( when the snow melts ).