Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In this video we take a look at how to set up control surface throws in iNav. Well, I say in iNav. But the truth is that most of this is physically changed on the plane it's self. Other than setting the mixer, there is very little to do in iNav. The exception being if you have elevons or ruddervators that need different throws on one axis compared to the other. The example in this video has an elevon that needs more pitch than roll.
Setting up the correct throws is a pretty important part of the plane's build. Which is why it's so frustrating that a lot of the manufacturers of FPV planes don't give you recommended throw ranges for their models. I'm yet to see a LOS plane where throws aren't included. Be that a cheap foam trainer, or a large balsa models.
✈️ Contents ✈️
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Important! Do this in manual
01:15 Explaining the demo setup
01:59 Where do you usually find the throws?
03:14 How to set up the throws
04:24 - Moving the control rod to change the throw
06:15 - How to measure the throw
07:52 - Changing the servo horn position to get equal throws, or differential
09:16 - Adjusting the clevis to get the control surface level with the adjacent surface, or add reflex
11:50 Why control horns not at 90 degrees to the hinge are sub-optimal
12:41 Adjusting the mixer for non-equal throws of pitch and roll on an elevon, or pitch and yaw on a ruddervator
14:51 Reducing or increasing the total throw of the servo
15:43 Conclusion
Thank you for watching this video. Time is precious, so I hope that you got some benefit from this video. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer. Please try to keep questions relevant to the video in, as they may also help others who have the same question.
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🔗 iNav Configurator: github.com/iNavFlight/inav-configurator/releases
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⚙️ Matek F405-WSE: bit.ly/MrD_32IFZET
⚙️ FrSky X20S transmitter: bit.ly/MrD_3x6n6JL
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Thank you for your time, and don't forget to fly it like you stole it!
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In this video we take a look at how to set up control surface throws in iNav. Well, I say in iNav. But the truth is that most of this is physically changed on the plane it's self. Other than setting the mixer, there is very little to do in iNav. The exception being if you have elevons or ruddervators that need different throws on one axis compared to the other. The example in this video has an elevon that needs more pitch than roll.
Setting up the correct throws is a pretty important part of the plane's build. Which is why it's so frustrating that a lot of the manufacturers of FPV planes don't give you recommended throw ranges for their models. I'm yet to see a LOS plane where throws aren't included. Be that a cheap foam trainer, or a large balsa models.
✈️ Contents ✈️
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Important! Do this in manual
01:15 Explaining the demo setup
01:59 Where do you usually find the throws?
03:14 How to set up the throws
04:24 - Moving the control rod to change the throw
06:15 - How to measure the throw
07:52 - Changing the servo horn position to get equal throws, or differential
09:16 - Adjusting the clevis to get the control surface level with the adjacent surface, or add reflex
11:50 Why control horns not at 90 degrees to the hinge are sub-optimal
12:41 Adjusting the mixer for non-equal throws of pitch and roll on an elevon, or pitch and yaw on a ruddervator
14:51 Reducing or increasing the total throw of the servo
15:43 Conclusion
Thank you for watching this video. Time is precious, so I hope that you got some benefit from this video. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer. Please try to keep questions relevant to the video in, as they may also help others who have the same question.
✈️ In this video ✈️
🔗 iNav Configurator: github.com/iNavFlight/inav-configurator/releases
⚙️ HeeWing F-01 flying wing: bit.ly/MrD_32QfCjU
⚙️ Matek F405-WSE: bit.ly/MrD_32IFZET
⚙️ FrSky X20S transmitter: bit.ly/MrD_3x6n6JL
✈️ Help other RC pilots find this video ✈️
If you found the video useful, I'd appreciate a thumbs up. This will help YouTube share this video with other RC pilots who may find it helpful. If you would like to get more videos when they become available, please subscribe and click the notifications bell icon. If there are links above, they may be affiliate links. If you click them, it will help me and my channel at no additional cost to you.
✈️ Supporting me and other resources ✈️
🛩 There are more tutorials on my web site at https://www.MrD-RC.com.
🛩 You can also join like-minded people at the Fixed Wing RC Rebels group and INAV Fixed Wing Group on Facebook.
🛩 Join the channel's discord server at discord.gg/HMvrgZX6su
🛩 Liking the video, subscribing, and clicking the bell icon can help greatly. This shows YouTube that the video is helpful, so it will be shown to more people, who may have the problem dealt with here.
🛩 If you found my video useful, you can become a Patreon at patreon.com/MrD_RC
🛩 If you prefer, you could always buy me a Coffee at mrd-rc.com/go/ko-fi
🛩 I also have merch at mrd-rc.creator-spring.com This include branded items as well as general fixed wing RC apparel.
Thank you for your time, and don't forget to fly it like you stole it!
