Ritewing Zephyr setup

this is how i have setup my zeph - i have no dual rates but use 60% expo. as its not that quick i can fly the full speed envelope with this ammount of throw. its not too twitchy going flat out and i never run out of throw on those mega slow runs on the edge of a stall.

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[FlyingMerf]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll go for a folder, but it is good to know a regular prop will work too. BTW, I enjoyed watching your videos. Great job on the editing.

I thought it was supposed to be winter down there. It seems like perfect weather!

[brosius85]

@FlyingMerf it is winter :D the north coast doesnt care though

[FlyingMerf]

Thanks for the tips. I have a Zephyr on the building table.

I noticed you did not use a folding prop. Have you had any problems with prop strikes on landing?

[brosius85]

@FlyingMerf funny you should ask. i have done dozens and DOZENS of landings with the normal prop- no esc brake, no folding- and have never had problems. until today. snapped the prop on a soft landing in sand... weird. but it does not glide like other zephs with folders. so if you like gliding around silently and without drag you need a folder. but not essential. if you land soft all the time it will last ages. if you hit hard you will break it for sure.

[Soldier53flyer]

what are dual rates but use 60% expo? and how do you set them? I know I'm lost!

[OK2BCK]

good video mate, I have two 60inch Zephs on its way to New Zealand and can't wait to build them.