E-Flite UMX Whipit DLG first look, setup and assembly tips, maiden flights report
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- čas přidán 27. 04. 2015
- My UMX Whipit finally turned up today, I pre-ordered back in Feb, with a couple of friends.
A quick video as the assembly is a bit tricky as the wing/fuz holes don't line up on either of the whipits I checked, so I suspect they may all be like this, its not a big problem just be careful and use a good quality #0 screwdriver as the screws are soft so would be easy to strip.
I had to add some bluetac in the nosecone to get CofG correct 36mm from leading edge.
DX8 setup I hsd to select wing type 1-aileron, 1-flaps to allow flap settings to be enabled, 30% expo on elevator is helpful as elevator is very twitchy, and I moved the rudder control link to inside hole on horn for better authority.
Timer I used stopwatch on throttle over 25% as its easier to use throttle stick to start/stop timer I found.
The whipit is setup so rudder is on AIL channel (so right stick for mode2), so I can steer for launch/catch I have added a Mix on my DX8 RUD to AIL 100% so I can use either stick for rudder as convenient.
I just did some dart launches outside the house it was breezy but flew nicely, I managed 21 seconds to the ground, and 12 seconds to a hand catch, so I was pleased with that.
Apologies for crap focus on video, camera settings were wrong ;(
Interesting plane! I've had HK's mini DLG for a while and really liked flying that.. Hmm this UMX isn't available over here yet regretably, but will keep a look out for it :)
Cheers and thanks for the info!
DutchRC ADVENTURES I had my eye on the HK mini DLG, but was put off by lipo/stepup etc and postage cost ;)
***** Yes, well actually I flew mine with a 2S lipo + a mini BEC.. that worked well, though it was HARD to get everything into the canopy ;)
Hi! I had mine set in my dx6i but I lost that transmitter and got a DX6e... but I can’t remember how to setup the mix for the launch mode (elevator down / rudder to the right) (I’m right handed) and I’m stuck now...can you help me with a bit of more details on the settings... I used to have this set on the left stick so if the stick was down it was launch mode and up cruise... please help me 🙏🙏🙏
james - hi - ive tried your setup and only get elevator moving with aileron stick nd elevator with elevator stick
the mode 2 rudder stick has no function ?
is this the way the whipit runs - only on the righ hand sticks ?
confused
thanks
Hi Stephen, Yes the Whipit comes setup so rudder and aileron are both on right stick (Mode2 AIL/ELE channels). On my DX8 I've got a Mix setup RUD>AIL 100% so I can use left stick if I want (ie on launch and for lining up the catch) so that's easy to setup if you prefer left stick for rudder - or can swap back and forth as either stick will then work for rudder.
fantastic - many thanks !!