From 7b3f90bf24a0ebd7ba1b7b5f4ddfef1a971e622a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Henry Wurzburg Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2024 14:56:47 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add note on max pitch for gliders --- ...energy-control-system-for-speed-height-tuning-guide.rst | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/plane/source/docs/tecs-total-energy-control-system-for-speed-height-tuning-guide.rst b/plane/source/docs/tecs-total-energy-control-system-for-speed-height-tuning-guide.rst index 8e078f9a3a..f2faae6079 100644 --- a/plane/source/docs/tecs-total-energy-control-system-for-speed-height-tuning-guide.rst +++ b/plane/source/docs/tecs-total-energy-control-system-for-speed-height-tuning-guide.rst @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ worth the effort. Instructions on how to calibrate an airspeed sensor .. note:: - *Glider Pilots:* Set :ref:`TECS_SPDWEIGHT ` to 2.0, + **Glider Pilots:** Set :ref:`TECS_SPDWEIGHT ` to 2.0, and you can also use an airspeed sensor and take advantage of TECS ability to control your airspeed. @@ -82,6 +82,11 @@ can dial the numbers in over a number of flights, using the log data. in power due to reduced battery voltage or other effects. Remember that the amount of power from an electric power system at the end of flight will only be 80% of what you have at the start. + +.. note:: + + **Glider Pilots:** If a pure glider (no motor), set :ref:`PTCH_LIM_MAX_DEG` to a value low enough to assure that the glider will not stall if the autopilot demands that pitch angle. + #. Set the minimum pitch angle :ref:`PTCH_LIM_MIN_DEG ` (in degrees) your aircraft can fly with the throttle set to :ref:`THR_MIN ` that can be flown without over-speeding the