Hi to all this topic probably has been touch before in other forums but I wanted to get an updated opinion on the use, or not to use, the left stick throttle spring that comes standard on the Graupner MX-20 the components I have are: CS8 w/ 360CS Gimbal w/ 3 Radian I just recently went from 2 axis to 3 axis have not fly 3 axis yet, until now I been flying 2 axis with a Spektrum DX8 that has no spring on the throttle so what is the general opinion on this feature thank you all
Personally, I would remove the spring if you're using it for throttle. I would never want an unexpected throttle movement caused by a spring or some inconsistent self-centering mechanism. That said, for the Spektrum left stick used for a camera control I wish the "throttle" on the Spektrum (or the Futaba 8FG I now use) did have the option for a throttle spring! Hope this helps. Andy.
We use a spring on throttle, didn't for a couple years. There is a risk as Andy says, but we feel the Altitude Hold is just too sweet with that spring in place - no fiddling around with throttle, just turn on AH and let go of the throttle. For us that trumps the danger of unintended lift-off.