Uploaded July 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The final video in the Photon series. This will give some suggestions for control surface trim positions and throws. I also detail some of the transmitter mixes and ESC settings that are useful for this plane.
Equipped with full-span flaperons, the Photon benefits from certain mixes that enhance yaw stability and allow controlled application of the flaperons as lift-enhancing, lift-suppressing, and roll-inducing control surfaces. These include:
rudder - aileron mixing
flap - elevator mixing
flaperon & spoileron settings
aileron differential
I also discuss elevator - throttle mixing, ESC brake setting, and range testing.
Note that in this video I refer to these transmitter mixes in a "slave-to-master" relationship, which means for example "rudder-to-aileron" mix means the rudder movement follows the aileron input. The nomenclature of the mixed inputs may vary between transmitter brands. Be sure to check the documentation and understand the actual relationship between the channels or inputs you are mixing.
The basic version of the Photon does quite well for general sport flying with flaperons. Another fine option would be to equip a Photon with true inboard flaps and dedicated outboard ailerons. This obviates the need for many of these transmitter mixes and improves certain aspects of performance but does add some complexity and weight in the form of more servos, wiring, control horns, etc.
The final video in the Photon series. This will give some suggestions for control surface trim positions and throws. I also detail some of the transmitter mixes and ESC settings that are useful for this plane.
Equipped with full-span flaperons, the Photon benefits from certain mixes that enhance yaw stability and allow controlled application of the flaperons as lift-enhancing, lift-suppressing, and roll-inducing control surfaces. These include:
rudder - aileron mixing
flap - elevator mixing
flaperon & spoileron settings
aileron differential
I also discuss elevator - throttle mixing, ESC brake setting, and range testing.
Note that in this video I refer to these transmitter mixes in a "slave-to-master" relationship, which means for example "rudder-to-aileron" mix means the rudder movement follows the aileron input. The nomenclature of the mixed inputs may vary between transmitter brands. Be sure to check the documentation and understand the actual relationship between the channels or inputs you are mixing.
The basic version of the Photon does quite well for general sport flying with flaperons. Another fine option would be to equip a Photon with true inboard flaps and dedicated outboard ailerons. This obviates the need for many of these transmitter mixes and improves certain aspects of performance but does add some complexity and weight in the form of more servos, wiring, control horns, etc.
