Belt Cp V2- First Time to use "Idle Up" switch.

[chubbychicken1234567]

what does the idle up mean

[jasonalara]

@chubbychicken1234567 "Idle Up" merely is a mode where your motor is spinning at about 80 percent of full power whether you throttle up or down...the up and down control (throttle) now only controls the pitch of your blades. This mode allows you to fly 3D...although I have yet to do that!

[darksatelite01]

Great job!

[vattenskoterchaffor]

nice vid :) i still havent tryed my belt yet at all XD to scared of the darn thing :)

I still learning on my honeybee fixedpitch lol. nice vid mate :) u made me little more inspierd to fly my belt :)

sry for the bad english XD

[jasonalara]

@vattenskoterchaffor thanks buddy. once you flip that switch you'll wonder why you never did it earlier! Just make sure the pitch on your blades are corrrect...keep flying!

[Kpilot786457]

hey can this thing do 3d or what???

[McNessie101]

Try a loop and then push down....

[Dudifiedad]

idle up is were the motor is running at a constant speed and just reliing on the pitch of the blades to do the work so u can do 3d

[Aussieboys67]

what is idle up and whats the point?

[jasonalara]

@Aussieboys67 Idle up simply keeps your rotors turning at about 80 percent of the power of your motor (like flooring your gas pedal in your car and keeping it there). While the blades are spinning at high rate, your pitch (the angle of your blades) is all that causes the heli to move up or down. When your not in idle up, the faster your blades spin the higer the heli goes and the slower your blades spin the more you decend. I'm no pro, but this is how I understand it.

[SupRec]

Man, I still remember my very first "loop"... it was really amaizing !

I recommend you AWAYS fligh you helis in idle up mode. Get used to fligh this way. Just remember to set the idle key in a high altitude, because depending of the settings you have done, it could fall a lil or get higher too fast.

With a better radio system you can reach better results with this heli.

Any doubt ? I'd be pleasure to answer if I could.

Marc.

[jasonalara]

@SupRec Marc, thanks for the post.  I haven't gotten too good with the idle-up because I can't get the settings just right. When I am in a hover and switch the idle-up switch off, the heli jumps up. When setting the pitch---is the throttle trim tab to be all the way down or in the middle?

[PHeMoX]

@jasonalara I know its been a while, but basically you need to set the trim to the middle and its best to use a swash plate leveler tool to get it all level. I'd recommend trying to get used to the 'fall and jump' you'll get, as its possible to get a smooth switch using about 65% of throttle when switching to idle-up (it will gain height, but stop when switching to idle-up, doing this in fast succession will give a smooth transition). (The annoying cause lies in the Esky transmitter though.)

[PHeMoX]

@jasonalara Throttle trim in the middle. I'd recommend getting used to giving 65% throttle in normal mode flight just before the switch to idle-up. This way it will be smooth. Then when switching it off, give a bit negative pitch and then do the switch back.

Unfortunately the Esky transmitter has different pitch curves in both modes that aren't the same around 50% thr. This means mechanically you can't 'get it right' at all. If you've got it set up -8, 0 and +8 pitch, its as good as it gets.

[Daniel33Kleve]

Nice flight man.I have done this today too for my first time and iam happy i love the sound.Good Luck with your Helicopter

[jasonalara]

@Daniel33Kleve Thanks! First time is a little nerve-wrecking. Congrats on flipping that idle-up switch. I saw a few of your vids and your on your way to being a pro! Take care of your helis, good luck from the USA.

[RcAntax]

I have never tried idle up, what is the big difference? Is it more stable, sensetive?

[jasonalara]

@RcAntax It's both more stable and sensitive, in a good way. However, unless it's windy or your going to fly 3-D (way beyond me), normal mode gets you around just fine and for longer flights. You MUST make sure the pitch on your blades are set correctly! Otherwise the heli will dart straight up or straight down at the instant you flip your idle-up switch on. :)

[RcAntax]

@jasonalara Thanks for the reply, how do I know when my pitch is set correctly, can I adjust it via the knob on the transmitter?

[miloserus]

How long can you fly on one stock battery?

[jasonalara]

@miloserus Typically, with a stock battery (it comes with an 11.1v,1800 mAh, 3S), you can get 7-8 minutes of "regular" flight time...4-5 minutes if your in "idle up" from the start. I would get a 11.1v, 2200 mAh, 3S (under $20 if you shop around). :)

[helloeverybody1234]

Does anybody realise he is flying his helicopter under power lines

????

[jasonalara]

This has been mentioned and I no longer fly there. I should have been more observant. Safety first! Thanks.

[1May1984]

What is the purpose of the "idle up switch" ? What is it used for ? Just sounded like the rpm's were higher ? I am onle a FP flyer but about to buy a belt CP v2.

[Jduc750]

idle up sets the engine rpm at a more constant rate and most lift change is done with pitch. it also allows for full rpm at the bottom of the stick where negative pitch is achieved. this is what allows you to fly inverted and do 3d maneuvers

[mxf7010g8k]

this vid really makes me want to get a belt cp v2. i flew a coax before and it died after a year or so of use do to a 4 in 1 issue. i fly planes now but winters coming again and id like to be able to fly at home or in the street. i think i will just get the honey bee fp v2 just so i dont have to worry as much and i can get the hang of it faster (o and cost). im pretty good on the simulator but i know that doesnt compare to the real thing.

[jasonalara]

I also flew a few coax's before...not too much time on a simulator (many crashes to prove that)! I have a honey bee fp v1, so the v2 should be great for ya!

[iecabus]

Dont you find it more controllable now eh mate? If i were you i would land then hit the throttle cut, its easier that flicking the idle up switch in flight. 5*

[jasonalara]

Great tip iecabus! I was so into just getting it down in one piece that I didn't even think about that. Next time for sure.

[mxf7010g8k]

but then what happens if you tip it? then your going full throttle against the ground cuasing all sorts of damage.. right?

[iecabus]

You will do damage whatever mode you are in if you tip it.

[jasonalara]

Hey Don~

Yep, a change of pants was in order. Now when I go fly I'll pack an extra pair! BTW, your heli is a lot more powerful, so bring yourself two changes of pants!