Love to see dedicated Aura 5 forum
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flyingkelpie
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Me to!
dap35
Elite member
It can be a bit of science projects some days. But all in all, I have had great luck with the Aura 5 - I have several. I find that searching the flex innovations wiki can be helpful (https://wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/)
dap35
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I just found this yesterday :==> https://wiki.flexinnovations.com/wi...7change_trim.27.29_when_changing_Flight_Modes
Big help, as several of my planes have changed trim when I move from 6-axis to 3-axis, so I was reluctant to switch into 3-axis mode. Except for my GrunJet, which is my best plane... zero trim ... it is just amazing, and fun to fly.
Big help, as several of my planes have changed trim when I move from 6-axis to 3-axis, so I was reluctant to switch into 3-axis mode. Except for my GrunJet, which is my best plane... zero trim ... it is just amazing, and fun to fly.
Monte.C
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I dunno @bisco, I've got an Aura but have had some difficulties figuring it out. A lot of questions just don't seem to be answered, I had to start begging this forum for answers.thank you dap. i have been doing a lot of reading, and still have a lot to learn!
i was told that this is a simple as it gets. i guess i'm even simpler
I recently picked up the Spektrum AR630 and I'm super pleased with the high quality lessons/tutorials on it from Spektrum and Horizon Hobby and others. I don't have the Aura working yet. The spektrum is halfway there and I don't see any reason it isn't going to work for me.
BTW the AR630 costs I dunno like 50% more than the Aura, but for the Aura to work with my radio I had to go ahead and buy a different receiver, so the price came out about the same. If you use a Spektrum radio, consider this receiver/stabilizer.
i have a dx6, sport cub, umx turbo timber and aeroscout. i love the spectrum products. i bought the aura fo 50 bucks based on someones advice, then found out i had to buy a 20 dollar rx. so i'm at 70 compared to an all in one spectrum for a hundred.
i think the extra 30 may have been worth it
i think the extra 30 may have been worth it
Monte.C
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Yeah the Aura needs a dedicated space. Hey FliteTest...
It'll only boost sales. It might get more attention. It'll provide a place to browse to find answers.
Monte.C
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Wow that's exactly what I did, but my Rx is $70 + shipping. (Certainly there are other Spektrum options but this one should be all I'll need for a very long time.) Not to trash the Aura, and for many it works great first time. Just that right now I'm loving this Spektrum. The whole thing seems to work the professional way - works the way you would imagine it all SHOULD work.i have a dx6, sport cub, umx turbo timber and aeroscout. i love the spectrum products. i bought the aura fo 50 bucks based on someones advice, then found out i had to buy a 20 dollar rx. so i'm at 70 compared to an all in one spectrum for a hundred.
i think the extra 30 may have been worth it
dap35
Elite member
I have a Spectrum TX/RX that came with my AeroScout. And while I love the way it flys in calm weather and in SAFE mode, I don't care for the ASX behavior. So, I tried the Aura along with a Futaba system and have been really happy with it. I will say that you can also email FlexInnovations support. When I was trying to figure out how to configure drag rudders on my FT Spear, they were incredibly helpful.
Monte.C
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Good, tell us you like the Aura. I don't want to beat it up, not at all.
that's what i should have bought. forward programming, no computer needed.
Monte.C
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I would have to say a good, thorough manual to read would be good, but a string of clear professionally done videos sure is good too.
I'm completely new to these things, but I can't describe how impressed I am with the video tutorials I've found on that other Rx. Man these guys have made it clear.
I think FT is doing the best they can, trying to offer a one-size-fits-all unit, and they introduced it in videos as fast as they could. Would it seem like backtracking if they made a tutorial of 7 or 8 or 9 short vids? I think they could get away with it.
dap35
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No, I agree, the documentation isanother thing, josh talks about how simple the one page quick start sheet is. i can't understand it at all.
why do i have to watch videos? why no detailed instruction manual?
am i whining? sorry
It's a joint venture between FT and Flex Innovation. The main documentation and support is through the Flex Web site. The Aura line can work with virtually any radio system and is not a locked down single vendor's TX. The majority of simple setups can be done without the gui with just the buttons and radio sticks.
What problem are you tring to fix?
What problem are you tring to fix?
randyrls
Randy
another thing, josh talks about how simple the one page quick start sheet is. i can't understand it at all.
why do i have to watch videos? why no detailed instruction manual?
am i whining? sorry
(Gently) Yes you are, but the details are important and not provided. I did computer systems development and the first time I had to work with a tech writer to document the system I was developing, I was FLOORED! at the difference between their documentation and mine. Theirs was so much better that after that I always requested a tech writer be assigned to any project I was working on. The cost was substantial too!
PS. Playing now with the Spektrum SRXL2 receiver. I can change the parameters in the Aura, but it is "klugy"
<RANT mode>
In the 1930's car manuals told you how to change and set the spark plugs and distributor points. Today's manuals tell you not to drink the liquid in the battery!
</RANT mode>
HELLO Flite Test! I'd REALLY LIKE TO SEE a sub-forum for the Aura board under "RC Radios, Transmitters and Receivers". You are using Xenforo so not really difficult to do.
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