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I totally trust RTH when correctly logged and I use it all the time, so far without a glitch. I do keep my thumb on the controller's pause button however, because I enjoy doing my own landings. Love my pause button.
I totally trust RTH when correctly logged and I use it all the time, so far without a glitch. I do keep my thumb on the controller's pause button however, because I enjoy doing my own landings. Love my pause button.
RTH is very handy for bringing it back. But for the final approach I tend to utilize manual control. Sometime if the precision landing was not completely registered it might be a little off. Having a landing pad though, seems to help with that.
Never had a problem with RTH, always make sure it registers the correct location after take off and then go fly. RTH has come in handy more than once for me and always lands within a couple of inches from take off spot.![]()
Yes I watched it and followed the story as it unfolded. Guess their autopilot wasn't programed for every scenario, was it?Did you guys click the link?
Yes I watched it and followed the story as it unfolded. Guess their autopilot wasn't programed for every scenario, was it?
That's why we watch our drone, monitor and keep a thumb on the pause button which instantly cancels RTH.
The hard one to fight is low battery RTH. You can't cancel that. I wrestled with that a few times in the beginning, but no more. I keep the tank full and come back early. I'm not a fan of nerve-racking events.
Yes, but I don't think the analogy to RTH is that close. I guess it was all meant as a joke.Did you guys click the link?
Sorry - I oversimplified to the point of miss informing.You can cancel low battery RTH. You can't cancel critical battery landing however. Even so, you can bias the descent rate with the throttle so that it hovers or even rises.
Exactly, you can't fully trust all the sensors, and electronics 100% of the time. Don't get me wrong, I have used RTH many times with no issues and love my MP PRO. Just wanted to send the point that, the electronics, firmware and software can all act up out of the blue, so be aware and have a Plan B in your head.
Yes, I totally agree that you can't depend or trust electronics 100% of the time. My computers over the years have taught me that, especially after an update you have to keep an eye on things the first bit.
Yes, I totally agree that you can't depend or trust electronics 100% of the time. My computers over the years have taught me that, especially after an update you have to keep an eye on things the first bit.
RTH is a lifesaver for a lot of situations but I still prefer landing my bird manually whenever possible. But if you’re ever beyond VLOS and something happens then RTH can be a very valuable tool to retrieve your A/C and get it home safely.Yep - seen this report via The Register and there are some interesting comments from people in the aerospace field as to the implications et
I trust RTH but always keep an eye on things to make sure it’s going right. If it looks a bit squiffy I will ‘take back control’ (UK political joke).
no need to click the link. I've already seen a YouTube video posted by a commercial pilot who explained the MCAS system and its pitfalls.This post was meant to show that no matter what precautions you take, anything can happen at anytime. It's not just about RTH... PLEASE click the link from my original post.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/28/asia/lion-air-preliminary-report-intl/index.html
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