Jeti - Assist, auto switching from heading mode to normal mode, episode 1

[@DL6UK]

Hi! I´ve watched all your assist videos now, having my DC24 on my knees and my assist RX next to me. I´ve programmed my Jeti while watching. Fantastic! I think I´ve understood all but it takes some time. Thank you four your excellent video!!!

[@michaeldamico5152]

I asked this question in one of your basic Assist Episodes, but this looks like a more appropriate place (related to this video) since your demonstration of your model with the Assist on isn't acting the same way as when I tilt my airplane on the bench with the Assist on. If I have my transmitter on and the Assist Master Switch on, and I tilt my airplane in a nose down attitude, the Assist applies Down Elevator, which is the opposite of what I would expect. Keep in mind I'm not touching the sticks. Now, I didn't use the Mode Switching thing you're talking about in this video, so maybe that explains it. However, with my airplane, if I twist the airplane to the left (Yaw Axis), the Assist applies Left Rudder, which again is the opposite of what I would expect. So the Assist is applying what looks to me like the wrong input to the surfaces. Can you explain why this is the correct on incorrect way the Assist should be working? Thank you.

[@michaeldamico5152]

Hello Harry, in one of your set-up videos for the Jeti Assist Receiver "I think" you didn't recommend using Heading Mode for regular flying. I think you said someone might use Heading Mode if they were hovering. Since you mentioned in this video how well Heading Mode worked for you when flying this little Biplane, I was wondering if you can again explain under what regular flying conditions would you recommend using Heading Mode when flying a conventional model airplane. If I'm getting something confused, please try to let me know what I have mixed up. Thank you.

[@cotswoldpilot]

Stay away from heading mode until you have experience of operating gyros. Just use damping mode, it works wonders.

[@michaeldamico5152]

@@cotswoldpilot Thank you. I will surely take your advice on that suggestion.

[@prospectus13]

Harry, can this method be used for a Cortex Pro Gyro, and if so could you be so kind to elaborate for me?

[@cotswoldpilot]

I expect that the concept can be programmed but it will be different because you need to switch the gain channel between 2 different gains but you also need to be able to zero the gain channel as an OFF switch so it starts getting more complicated

[@bilgolabob]

Hi Harry, has this problem of remaining in HH mode been removed by FW update? I have my first Jeti Assist Rx, and it doesn't seem to behave this way, Cheers Bob

[@cotswoldpilot]

What problem?

[@bilgolabob]

@@cotswoldpilot the problem of it remaining in heading hold mode… mine doesn’t behave like that, if mine is in damping mode, it doesn’t need the sticks to be moved to get it out of heading hold mode…

[@cotswoldpilot]

@@bilgolabob that is because you have selected damping mode, it is not in heading mode! It can only be in one mode.

[@tabdycollins]

I don't quite understand the problem with the rudder. Surely, every time you turn you are going to touch the rudder so heading will go to rate until you straighten out. Therefore doesn't this encourage one to make decent coordinated turns?

[@cotswoldpilot]

Not necessary on many models

[@TheMjollner]

Is rate mode something other than normal damping mode?

[@cotswoldpilot]

rate and normal damping are the same, just different phrases used by different manufacturers.