Throttle Hold Setup For Beginners - Avoid Personal Injury and Minimize Crash Damage

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

Thank you Vern and Willie I have a knockoff dx6 it’s a tx6i from hobby king that I have been going crazy trying to figure this programming out and after being on the phone with tech support and getting nowhere I ran into your video and I am happy that you have made this video because after watching I had the throttle cut programmed in less than a minute. Now I’m going to look for a video on setting up 3d mode and recovery mode for my 330x. Keep posting videos for us newbies we need all the help even with the simple things. Thank you!!!

[@ignatiusjeffers3792]

Great information. Was injured by a v450d03 a 2 years ago on it's first flight. Safety is very important in this hobby. I love helicopters.

[@PAW6110]

+ignatius jeffers Ignatius, thanks for you comment and your agreement that safety around helicopters is paramount. I hope your injury has not be devastating to your way of life. Enjoy!

[@probante]

I have gone nuts figuring out how to set H.T. up and a fast research on YT led me to your video. Job done thank to you. appreciated. Ciao Ciao.

[@PAW6110]

You're welcome!

[@danczer1]

It was very useful as a beginner pilot. Thank you!

[@PAW6110]

+Ladislav Tánczos Ladislav, thanks for your recent comment on one of my KZbin videos. If you haven’t already done so please subscribe to my channel and tell your friends about the experience you had while viewing my videos. And don't overlook checking out my Playlists because there are some pertinent resources you might be interested in. I also have additional HD videos on these sites: www.vimeo.com/williehilljr/videoscornerjournal.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Willie

[@philipbowman4304]

Thanks for the demo, Willie. Helped me out immensely... even on my fixed wing aircraft. Great job!

[@PAW6110]

Philip, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm glad the video was of help. I hope you become a subscriber to the channel (if ur not) as I try to post something once/twice a month. Enjoy!

[@homezman]

Thanks Willie. This video explains the function and setup in simple terms. It helped to clear up a couple of questions I had on my DX8. Thanks again.

[@PAW6110]

Ur welcome & thanks for checking out my channel & leaving a comment. I hope content will make you a subscriber. Enjoy!

[@craigmorgan8493]

Ahhhh.... the essential throttle hold! Wish i'd known of this simple but very important feature before being bitten by a friends Belt CP a few years back. Listen to Willie folks.... don't learn the hard way! It is very, very painful. Nice video bud.

[@PAW6110]

Craig Morgan Craig, you are SO right, brother!!! Just yesterday at the field a heli pilot was having trouble with blade tracking, landed the heli, started to tinker with the bird, (forgot he didn't turn on throttle hold), bumped the TX throttle and the heli started to spin up scaring the crap out of him and everyone watching. I started practice using throttle hold with my first bird (a Blade 120SR) just so I wouldn't get into the lazy habit of not using it when I graduated to a larger heli like the 450X. It's no fun being a statistic...

[@owntor1]

This is helpful for me as a newb to helis. Thank you

[@PAW6110]

I'm glad it was helpful and hope you become a subscriber to the channel. Enjoy!

[@renfeildlight3473]

Thank you Willie and Vernon for that informative video. I've had that CR 120 smack me in the hand and its not a pleasant feeling. Cheers

[@PAW6110]

Thanks for your comment and you are correct that the little birds are just as injurious as the larger ones. You and I both have proof (scars I'm sure) to show. Enjoy!

[@paulsoftley8170]

Nice job Vern.

[@nitrorc7769]

Thanks for the info I'm getting into this hobby I'm use to nitro buggies and truggies just wanted to get into something new. Been watching your videos and learning a lot thanks

[@PAW6110]

+Abdul Estes Abdul, thanks for your recent comment on one of my KZbin videos. If you haven’t already done so please subscribe to my channel and tell your friends about the experience you had while viewing my videos. And don't overlook checking out my Playlists because there are some pertinent resources you might be interested in. I also have additional HD videos on these sites: www.vimeo.com/williehilljr/videoscornerjournal.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Willie

[@roddraym]

Gents, Thank you very much for this informative video. I look forward to more.

[@PAW6110]

+roddraym Hey, thanks for checking out my videos and leaving a comment. I hope you become a subscriber as I usually upload 1-2 videos each month for viewers like you. Enjoy!

[@paulhorak2812]

another great video, i watched you video on the apprentice and it helped me a lot, finally can fly that fair so trying the helicopter.

[@PAW6110]

Paul, thanks for your comment and it's great that you are advancing in your skills to wanting to learn how to fly helicopters. It's quite a challenge, so start slow and stick with it. Enjoy!

[@tkeeg]

Good informative video! Very well done & thanks for sharing!

[@PAW6110]

tkeeg Hey, thanks for Ur comment. Glad it was of use.

[@jonas2431]

I like your videos because you have been in our shoes before and can help us

[@PAW6110]

Jonas, you are absolutely correct. Thanks for your comment & let me know if there's anything I can help you with. Enjoy!

[@jonas2431]

Willie Hill, Jr will do I'm ordering my mcpx this week

[@----.__]

Very informative and well made Willie Jr. I bet your kids/nephews/nieces have a field day round your house :)

[@PAW6110]

True, happy people love laughter.

[@RedFoxRidge]

Very well presented. Excellent work.

[@PAW6110]

Thank you, Sir! Stay subscribed for my latest upload in a few weeks.

[@RedFoxRidge]

Willie Hill, Jr Looking forward to it, actually.

[@av8dr]

Thank you for the video. I'm just getting into heli and still learning. So, the throttle hold is just a safety feature and nothing else, correct?

[@PAW6110]

Yes. However, when it comes to helis it can save ur live or body parts. Just recently a fly buddy chopped up his hand from a quad because he was working on it without throttle hold. Use it religiously and u want be a statistic.

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Thanks you guys, very informative and just plain good info. Or is it plane good info!

[@PAW6110]

UR welcome! I hope you become a subscriber! Enjoy.

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

I did a year ago Mr. Hill lol

[@weed89ilt]

Thanks for taking the time to make this USEFUL video !! +10

[@PAW6110]

Thank YOU for commenting and checking out my channel. I hope you become a subscriber. Enjoy!

[@bruinzfan1818]

Thank you very much! Are you guys teachers/trainers or presenters for a living? Your presentation skills, and explanations are excellent!!

[@PAW6110]

+Bruinz Fan Bruinz, thanks for the kind words. Vern and I are not teachers/trainers or presenters, but we both enjoy helping people get the most out of this hobby. Actually, Vern go me back into the flying 3 yrs. ago when he give me a flight simulator as compensation for shooting some video for him. I consider him my mentor & he has helped me to advance in the hobby by leaps and bounds. Stay in touch & let me know if there is something I can help you with. Enjoy!

[@manyspanners3301]

Very well explained thanks! Hard to read text on transmitter though because of the hand movement. Next video, please place transmitter on a table so it doesn't move?

[@PAW6110]

Many, thanks for your comment and I'm pleased that the video was of help. I hope you become a subscriber to the channel if you are not already one. Enjoy!

[@trexinvert]

I have both toggles set for "hold". The right side "typical" throttle hold switch. Also, the flight mode switch(3 position switch) set to 0-0-0-0-0% throttle at front and middle click. Only the 3rd click(away position) is it with active throttle. Thus, at lipo connection both my toggle switches are "pulled forward". If not, my futaba 7ch gives me "warning beeps". To fly I must push both toggles forward. How many times have we accidentally hit the left toggle(hold)? It happens. Both at once? Not highly probable. Hope this helps newbs. Also, as an advanced pilot I only fly with one flight mode(throttle 100-100-100-100-100%, and pitch 0-25-50-75-100%) and speed control w/soft start. Always take off with stick in the middle and always throttle cut/auto landings. Never "wonder" if you are on idle up for 3d flying(happenned once...and never again!). Keep on.

[@garyvale8347]

@ Willie...your videos are always very informative....so I have a request.....as a beginner and new to reading and understanding the radio parameter settings from the manual, it would be extremely helpful if you could create a step by step video on how to program the DX6 for a Blade 230 S....please be sure to follow the recommended settings from the manual, then we could follow along.....I have set up the Blade 200 S ( FP heli, ) but the 230 S ( CP ) parameters have got me confused....thanks, Gary

[@PAW6110]

Gary, guys have already uploaded videos on your request and here are the links you can check out: kzbin.info?search_query=DX6+settings+for+Blade+230S If you need further assistance let me know.

[@Zartaq48]

Great video, Thanks!

[@PAW6110]

Thanks, Roland. Vern did an excellent job on explaining every little detail so beginners can get a handle on this important safety feature whether they're flying a helicopter or airplane.

[@Heresjohn]

Thanks explains a lot. when you show the NIH on hold do you always leave the throttle %'s I set mine down to 0%.

[@PAW6110]

John, whenever you set up a new model in the controller, set the throttle trim down to 0%, then setup your throttle hold switch.

[@okcomputr]

What happens if you hit throttle hold in flight? Is the throttle just shut off, or does it literally hold the throttle at the current speed? Thanks for the great video, this was the best explanation of throttle hold i've seen!

[@PAW6110]

John, consider throttle hold as a kill switch for the motor. Once activated it takes the current power setting to zero. However, if you do not change the power setting and you turn it off, then the power returns to it previous setting. If you value your bodily safety, then ALWAYS use throttle hold when handling your models. This video should enhance the point: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYaYdpuog9l4mrM

[@okcomputr]

Willie Hill, Jr That certainly does drive the point home!

[@trexinvert]

You can replace term "hold" with "cut". (hold was term for nitro heli's, which you never ever kill the engine, but bring to idle instead). So for electrics, hold=cut=no power to motor. So, if you accidentally flip the switch...it goes straight down. (or on it's head if you are inverted). Thus, you gotta be ready for a straight down autorotation landing. What if you hit the switch back on? 90% chance you will chew up the main gear with the pinion, so don't rely on that. You need to hit the switch, sometimes. If you lose your tail control(broken belt, loose screw, servo/linkage fail,..etc.) and it starts to spin out of control, you gotta hit the switch. Also, most advance pilots always land with an auto, so they throttle cut as routine. If you fly a lot you will end up doing this. Remember, an auto doesn't mean "an auto" you can just be hovering a few inches or feet above ground...then hit cut/work the pitch and land...not hard.

[@wdavie27]

nice video do you know how to activate switches on the devo 7 transmitter

[@mikewhitley3754]

Your video is very helpful but I'm having a problem. Using Spektrum dx6i when I turn on throttle hold throttle goes to 50% even with gimble all the way down and won't turn off---scary. Yes I'm a noob but could use some help here, Mike

[@PAW6110]

Mike, I can think of two scenarios: 1) In the Throttle Cut menu see if the Pos: = 0% and the SW: = Hold, 2) Your throttle trim tab may be set too high. Lower it as far down as it will go. I hope this helps.

[@FetterCheckerchef]

It's a shame they did not put this in the manual. Thank you, WIllie!

[@PAW6110]

+FetterCheckerchef You're welcome. Make sure you start the practice of using throttle hold with your Nano so if/when you upgrade to a larger size heli (like a 450) you'll have already established a good safety habit.

[@BierzeItboxer]

One of the most importand videos. I like! But I miss some importand information. When you fly Coaxials or Fixed Pitch Helicopters, usually you cut your throttle by simply moving the pitch stick down. That leads to the bad habit, doing that while flying a CP Helicopter, when you are loosing control before a crash. I had several crashes, more worse than they could be, because of that fucking habit. I would advise everyone, who is flying a Coax or FP, to get a Transmitter with a Throttle Hold as soon as possible, before even thinking of buying a CP, and get rid of that shitty RTF Radios. Get that habit, to use the Throttle Hold as early as possible, so you are doing that action on instinct, and not like me, getting in the situation where you have to break a really shitty habit. Now I try to get myself to always cut throttle, if something is out of control, and move pitch up, to soften the impact. Sorry for the bad english.

[@TurnII]

Great video.........

[@PAW6110]

Larry, thanks for the comment and I'm glad you were able to use the information from from the video.

[@adrianharrison5208]

I really should get a more professional radio. Thanks for the information 👍

[@PAW6110]

Adrian, thanks for your comment and I hope you have subscribed & clicked on the notification bell. If you are going to purchase a better controller in the future then I HIGHLY recommend this one: www.horizonhobby.com/dx6-6-channel-dsmx-transmitter-only-mode-2-spmr6750 Currently, it's on sale!!!! I promise that it will fill all of your needs now & in the future. I hope this helps. Enjoy! BTW: Although the DX7s that I used in this video cost more and has one more channel input, after I purchased the DX6 I quickly set it aside for strictly using it on my flight simulator .

[@adrianharrison5208]

Thanks for the reply and the link and yes I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more videos

[@wmdayman]

Thanks guys

[@PAW6110]

William, you're welcome and now you can not only have fun flying your RC models but you can feel and be safe when working around spinning propellers. Enjoy!

[@ionescuion3251]

Hello Man ,what heli do You recommend me for a first beginner CP heli? I have flown wltoys 911S Also eachine e160 îs any good for me?

[@PAW6110]

From reviews I've seen on the Eachine e160 it's a nice step up and I would recommend it. If you're looking for something bigger go with Align first then Horizon Hobby next. Here's a link to Align: www.amainhobbies.com/align/b147 Thanks for your comment.

[@BobQueenoutlaw]

thank you so much!

[@PAW6110]

+Bob Queen “BobZilla” Queen You're welcome. I'm glad the video was of help.

[@bltefft]

Very nice video, Willie. I have a DX8 and have my throttle hold/cut working - servo settings confirm that. But I wandered - When I turn on my tx, with hold off, it reads "Norm" and when I engage the throttle hold, it reads "FM 1" - it doesn't read "Hold" like yours did. Any idea why? Also, if my hold is on when I turn on the DX8, it rings/ribrates an alarm. It appears that my throttle hold needs to be off, when I turn on the DX8.

[@PAW6110]

Thanks for your comment. Do you have a Gen 1 or Gen 2 DX8. It will help me to know how to answer your question? Here's my email address if you want to communicate that way too: [e-mail]

[@bltefft]

It doesn't have Den 2 written on it, so I guess it is Gen 1.

[@bltefft]

Hi, Willie, I no longer have the DX8, it's been replaced with a DX9.

[@PAW6110]

Did you resolve the issue?

[@fod3er]

Thanks, That's really helpfull :)

[@PAW6110]

+Ifodder Thanks for your recent comment. If you haven’t already done so please subscribe to my channel and tell your friends about the experience you had while viewing my videos. And don't overlook checking out my Playlists because there are some pertinent resources you might be interested in. I also have additional HD videos on these sites: www.vimeo.com/williehilljr/videoscornerjournal.blogspot.com/ Enjoy! Willie

[@BobQueenoutlaw]

News I can really use, I got a DX6 DO THESE RULES APPLY?

[@PAW6110]

Yes they do and should be used on ALL your models.

[@RobBob555]

useful .. thanks Black guy..

[@PAW6110]

rob b UR welcome! Don't forget to subscribe. I usually post a new beginner vid each month.

[@yourlocalnerdtm4530]

very nice video

[@PAW6110]

Thanks very much. I hope you become a subscriber. Enjoy!

[@cornbobrimlove7892]

Good info man. thanks

[@PAW6110]

This is crazy, man, but I JUST got your comment TODAY! Thanks.

[@livinxtreme563]

This is awesome, the issue I am having is that when I engage throttle hold, my collective stops working. I.e with throttle hold on, the pitch doesn't change when I move the collective stick (throttle). Using a DX7. Not sure what is going on. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@PAW6110]

Give me ur email address so we can communicate easier.

[@livinxtreme563]

@@PAW6110 hi, thank you for getting back. [e-mail] is the e mail.

[@livinxtreme563]

@@PAW6110 not sure if you had a chance to think about the issue i posted about?

[@PAW6110]

@@livinxtreme563 I replied to you in an email. Did you not get it?

[@livinxtreme563]

@@PAW6110 Hi. Unfortunately not. Not sure why that is. Thank you for trying though.

[@davebioz5857]

I feel like the switch is to far away to get to fast enough. My old dx4 was great... It had a button that you could reach with index finger.

[@PAW6110]

Dave, thanks for your comment. I'm not certain if you are making this statement in reference to flying a heli and you want to save yourself from personal injury or a serious crash. If so, I have found that when I panic no switch is close enough for me. So, I practice activating it with my right index finger. Additionally, I'm certain that you are aware that with the Spektrum TXs you can program throttle hold on any switch you choose aside from the recommended one. Now, if you are flying airplanes there is no reason to activate throttle hold while in flight. It's what I call a "static" switch meaning it's function on the ground is simply to avert the motor starting up when initializing the model and when picking it up after landing. Thanks for your input and I hope you subscribe to the channel. Enjoy!

[@davebioz5857]

@@PAW6110 yes a heli. And thanks im going to try switching the buttons around now. Subbed 😃

[@PAW6110]

@@davebioz5857 Ur welcome. Let me know how it goes and thanks for subbing.

[@Rapid2080]

thx!!

[@PAW6110]

+Rapid2080 Ur welcome! I hope you become a susbcriber. Enjoy!

[@bauduy5]

I think you'd better put the TX on a table while talking ,in order to help audience more easily concentrating on subject you're talking about.Thank you for this video even if I have to re-view it twice and finally cannot understand to 100% of it .Because I'm not nature English speaker

[@jamesmorfison2008]

A SIMPLER WAY WOULD BE TO GO TO YOUR THROTTLE SETUP IN THE SPEKTRUM DX8 TRANSMITTER ON POSITION O ,IS YOUR THROTTLE SET ,POSITION #1 AND POSITION #2 ARE THROTTLE SETTINGS TOO ,POSITION H,OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS HOLD IS WHAT YOU WANT TO SET TO %0 ON ALL THE POSITIONS GOING DOWN .IF THERE ARE FIVE POSITIONS ,SET EACH POSITION TO %0 .IT'S THAT SIMPLE. MAKE SURE YOU TEST IT TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE IT'S WORKING .JJM IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA SENT

[@PAW6110]

James, thanks for the comment.

[@jamesmorfison2008]

Your welcome, don't mind SHARING INFORMATION THAT WILL SAVE YOU OR ANYONE FROM GETTING HIT BY THE BLADES ON ANY HELICOPTER. I HAVE HAD MY 5OO BLADE ELECTRIC HELICOPTER TRY TO SPOOL UP ON ME WHEN I WAS BINDING THE TX TO THE RX AND BELIEVE ME THAT WAS VERY UNEXPECTED ,THANK GOODNESS WHEN I HEARD IT STARTING I HIT THE THROTTLE HOLD QUICKLY ,IT COULD HAVE TURNED INTO A HUGE disaster if the THROTTLE HOLD HADN'T BEEN PROGRAMED IN .BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.JJM IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA SENT

[@MT-THNDR207]

Willie Hill, Jr wouldn't it be better to setup a throttle hold switch on a 3 position switch rather then a 2 position switch? The inhibit position in the middle would be there to allow you to adjust the throttle position for pitch transition before takeoff. Then when you land, you would switch it to the middle position so you can put the throttle stick all the way up to shut off the motor.

[@MT-THNDR207]

I'm kind of new to heli programming but I think I have the general idea down.

[@TheWafel9]

thumbs up, just for the victim :D

[@PAW6110]

+TheWafel9 Hey, thanks for the comment. Vern really is a top-notch pilot.

[@arnoldgines3381]

The only I can say is poor video