Spektrum AS3X for Newbies!

[@markjannakos503]

Good thorough briefing, thank you

[@TimMcKay56]

Mark: Many thanks! Tim

[@stevetomassetti4420]

Thanks for this concise review of AS3X and SAFE. Spektrum’s doc’s aren’t written for newbs like me. Your vid very much cleared up for me what these tech’s are and what they are for.

[@TimMcKay56]

Steve: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@billmichne334]

I have flown RC aircraft for decades, but am new to electrics. This video is the absolute best explanation of AS3X and SAFE that I have seen. Thank you and congratulations on an outstanding job.

[@TimMcKay56]

Bill: Great to hear! Tim

[@Yankee2003]

Good information. I hope you get your 12k subscribers soon after the new year. All the new “Christmas” RC pilots can benefit greatly from your channel as I have. Merry Christmas Tim. Wishing you and your family health and prosperity in the new year. Thank you for the video.

[@TimMcKay56]

Michael: Many thanks for your kind words! I have a lot of fun with the channel thanks to folks like you. We get around 300 subscribers a month, should hit 12,000 shortly! Merry Xmas, Tim

[@mikelinderman8514]

Thanks for another great video, you have helped my son and I immensely

[@TimMcKay56]

Mike: Glad to be of help! Tim

[@GarysOutdoors]

Another great video! Thanks! I was was just thinking this eve about "maybe I should learn about this AS3X". Like your presentation style in how you introduce things, get in the detail, and summarize. 👍 Subscribed.

[@TimMcKay56]

Gary: Glad it was helpful! Tim

[@FarmRCPilot]

Thanks for explaining this information.. I flew Nitro many years ago and just coming back to the hobby and having a blast with the electric planes and as3x technology.. Your video answered many questions I had about it all.. Thanks for sharing !! I subbed..

[@TimMcKay56]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankmick8683]

This helps a lot. Ive been flying R/C for 35 years (Took 10 years off), now days its way different. No Cox, WenMac, Nitro. Its all new to me. I dont care for this fangled stuff but my son sure does so Im trying my best to embrace it. Great Vid.

[@TimMcKay56]

Frank: Glad the video helped! Tim

[@jhuff8596]

Hey Tim glad to see the Pitts flying! Cheers!

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻 Tim

[@learningtoflyrc]

Amazing explanation for someone getting back into the hobby! Thank you!

[@TimMcKay56]

Brad: No worries, thanks for checking in! Tim

[@zacg8194]

Good info I was looking for thank you!

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks for checking in!

[@1bizjets]

Great video. So the gyro uses the position of the servos as a reference, for instance with hands off the sticks.

[@TimMcKay56]

Glad you enjoyed it! I don't think the stabilization system knows the servo position, per se. Rather you place the airplane on level ground for 5 seconds or so after turning on the electronics, and it somehow uses this as a basis for level flight.

[@garryperrin2408]

Terrific! So many good points. Thank you.

[@TimMcKay56]

Garry: Many thanks! Tim

[@bradbrown2168]

Have you seen an RC pulled a chase camera like Powered paragliders use? Lighter version?

[@TimMcKay56]

Brad: I have not. Tim

[@DonTimmons-kh4dz]

Had no idea as3x was a go between, between safe and normal, now I know, thank you Sir. Now if i could just get HH to supply me with a data sheet to show me what these BNF templates are actually changing in the programming templates. I mean i didn't even know what switch my Safe, AS3X were assigned to. I mean I thought AS3X was normal flight mode, now I understand with your help why they put it on a 3 position switch! Thanks again, take care 😊 18:24

[@TimMcKay56]

Don: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@Hangar11RC]

Great information. Thanks for making a video on the subject.

[@TimMcKay56]

Hangar: Hey, thanks for checking in! Tim

[@FORDEVR]

Thanks Tim! I can’t get to forward programming on my umx pitts? Do I need to update my esc or is that just how the umx pitts are?

[@TimMcKay56]

FD: Not sure on this one. Please chat with tech support at www.HorizonHobby.com. They should be able to assist. Tim

[@Razor-gx2dq]

When I got back into the hobby I flew a P-51 made by Volentex RC, it had a (knockoff) SAFE mode that worked very well for such a small aircraft and helped me build my skills. The aircraft had a intermediate mode which allowed full control of the elevator but not the airleons and I used that for more advanced flight. Unfortunately with the models being about 400mm in wingspan they were too unstable to fly without stabilization and I moved on from that aircraft.

[@TimMcKay56]

All good! Tim

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Great Video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TimMcKay56]

Many thanks! Tim

[@ChrisDaish-xw8xy]

I would like to know if there is a way to turn the LAS on a Carbon Cub S2 on and off from a NX6 transmitter?

[@TimMcKay56]

No idea. Do ask on www.RCGroups.com They seem to have answers for any question. Tim

[@TOURMANBOB]

Thank you sir, I now better understand the three safe modes built in my planes and how they add too or are different from basic AS3X

[@TimMcKay56]

Great!! Tim

[@rjarias1540]

What effect does AS3X have on squirrely ground handing taildraggers? Does is it help with takeoffs?

[@TimMcKay56]

Not sure on the takeoffs, may depend on the model. Seems to kick in once the model is airborne. Tim

[@motiv311]

So does the AS3X on its own change the flight characteristics at all?

[@TimMcKay56]

DJ: No, AS3X has no effect at all on flight characteristics. Works completely in the background, really is magic. Tim

[@businesstalk]

Great video!!

[@TimMcKay56]

😊👍🏻 Tim

[@stevejones9044]

Good video. Can AS3X rx work for a small kit built model like Guillows?

[@TimMcKay56]

I think the AS3X is tailored/adjusted to the model it is fitted to. Also, and this is important, there can be zero slop or play in the control surface connection. Otherwise the minor control inputs cannot be used. It is just hard, at least for me, to get these very precise controls in place.

[@stevejones9044]

@TimMcKay56 Good points.

[@annerobinson2086]

My thanks for the info - belated in my case as it is your video which has finally informed as to why I cannot set up AS3X on my AR637R receivers. Being new to the hobby I thought ALL AR637R receivers had AS3X built in. Is there anything I can do other than spend even more hard earned cash?

[@TimMcKay56]

Anne: Not sure. Your best bet is to pose your question on www.RCGroups.com They seem to have answers for every topic. Tim

[@annerobinson2086]

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim.

[@annerobinson2086]

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks Tim- alternatively I'll just learn to fly better!

[@Anxmxc]

I honestly think as3x makes it much bumpier and unstable in the wind with umx planes. Unless i only have faulty servos? I'm speaking of the umx waco.

[@TimMcKay56]

I’ve had good luck with AS3X on several, all smaller models. Seems to help a lot on windy days. Tim

[@Angelum_Band]

I would use that as a back up when making mistakes. Do you have an on flight enable/disable from the transmitter option?

[@TimMcKay56]

AB: I do not have this function. Tim

[@Angelum_Band]

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks, I'll see if there's a workaround.

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻 Tim

[@randall4411]

A dinky Pitts Flies ! amazing ! AS3X and Safe sure change RC flying . Wish they could make the plane fly back to you and cut the throttle if connection is lost or a panic button if you lose orientation .

[@TimMcKay56]

AS3X really works! Tim

[@thomasjagoe3257]

Zohd kopilote lite

[@georgejunior895]

Tim I have another question for you I'm building another guillos model and the receiver I'm using is the one for the WL toys Cessna f949s which includes stabilization which can be switched on and off by the receiver by the transmitter if I shut off the stabilization will I be able to orient the receiver board on the side of the airplane like I wanted to or does it have to be laid flat on the fuselage? I don't know if it has anything comparable to as3x if that's the case does that mean it's always on even in the unstabilized mode in which case I guess I have to lay the board flat on the fuselage. Do you get the gist of my question? I can't seem to get an answer anywhere else thank you

[@TimMcKay56]

George: I am not sure of technical details.

[@TimMcKay56]

Maybe continue with experimentation as you are doing. Tim

[@sean7058]

Hay tim you ever tryed to build a Q-tee

[@TimMcKay56]

RH: No I have not. Good idea! Tim

[@AeroNautical100]

I like safe because if I’m doing a high speed pass or lose orientation I won’t crash

[@TimMcKay56]

EN: Fair enough! Tim

[@nicos1097]

Man I really miss my UMX Pitts

[@TimMcKay56]

Nicos: It is a good flyer! Tim

[@jatoav8or]

What a great field! The material used for the runway, what is it?

[@TimMcKay56]

Jato: Yes, it is a great place to fly. Runway is a very tough fabric material stretched over the grass, works great. Tim

[@MrLew1965]

PROBLEM: All the servos used must be digital NOT analog !! I have lots of models with analog servos rendering AS3X useless !

[@TimMcKay56]

Lew: Great point, thanks for sharing! Tim

[@larrymoore9374]

they should rename the SAFE mode "WSO." You USAF 2-seat fighter guys know what I'm talking about.

[@TimMcKay56]

Larry: Wise words . . . and thanks for checking in! See ya, Tim