Switching to Sport Mode

[REMUS1]

Newbe here, Is it safe to switch between P and S modes while in flight ? Should I be in hover during the switch or can I switch while flying forward ?

 

[tomek1221]

yes.

 

[RaspPiGuy]

Switch any time you'd like, no problems.

 

[aviscomi]

Newbe here, Is it safe to switch between P and S modes while in flight ? Should I be in hover during the switch or can I switch while flying forward ?

Until you get use to the Spark I would suggest making the switch from your home point

 

[Sparkbart]

No problems, I do it all the time....

 

[msinger]

It's perfectly safe to switch between P and S mode at anytime mid-flight (even if you're a brand new Spark pilot).

 

[JMR]

Be carefull when you are in Sport mode and you have the prop guards mounted!
Short movements at high speed and a little help from the wind can give you a tilted Spark, and this results in shut-of engines and crash...

 

[msinger]

Short movements at high speed and a little help from the wind can give you a tilted Spark, and this results in shut-of engines and crash...

Ever hear of anyone actually doing that? If so, please share the link so we can check it out.

 

[AeroMirage]

It's cool to be cruising along at full throttle, then hit the S mode and watch it lurch forward.
Awesome!!

 

[JMR]

Ever hear of anyone actually doing that? If so, please share the link so we can check it out.

I actually saw a YT video, doing this on purpose in his backyard, will have to dive in archives...

 

[Spark 317]

I actually saw a YT video, doing this on purpose in his backyard

Was this it.....

 

[JMR]

@Spark 317, indeed this was the video, thanks!

 

[Gioser]

Be carefull when you are in Sport mode and you have the prop guards mounted!
Short movements at high speed and a little help from the wind can give you a tilted Spark, and this results in shut-of engines and crash...

Is there any way to disable that auto turn off feature when tilted? I hate that.

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[JMR]

Is there any way to disable that auto turn off feature when tilted? I hate that.

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No, i don't think so, but whitout prop gards i never had such a problem.

 

[The Editor]

Is there any way to disable that auto turn off feature when tilted? I hate that.

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No

 

[Jflyer]

Newbe here, Is it safe to switch between P and S modes while in flight ? Should I be in hover during the switch or can I switch while flying forward ?

If it's at an open space, i would say go ahead and have fun.

If there are people or property nearby, I will advise against it. The sudden change in sensitivity and speed can result in loss of control of aircraft resulting in injury.

 

[nutsnbolts]

If it's at an open space, i would say go ahead and have fun.

If there are people or property nearby, I will advise against it. The sudden change in sensitivity and speed can result in loss of control of aircraft resulting in injury.

Agreed. Just have an open space and you'll be fine. Understand how you have to handle it as it stops and turns. It's fun!!

 

[H Jordan High]

Ever hear of anyone actually doing that? If so, please share the link so we can check it out.

Did it this week! Luckily my Spark landed in the grass. I wasn’t recording because I’ve found videos in sport mode to be (generally) worthless. Man is it fun though!

 

[Sparky Ron]

Until you get use to the Spark I would suggest making the switch from your home point[/QUOTE

Newbe here, Is it safe to switch between P and S modes while in flight ? Should I be in hover during the switch or can I switch while flying forward ?

You have to take it out of beginner mode first for it to work. You can then switch while flying.

 

[Sparky Ron]

Newbe here, Is it safe to switch between P and S modes while in flight ? Should I be in hover during the switch or can I switch while flying forward ?