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Auto-Takeoff Fixed Wing

I have a fixed wing tricycle gear airplane I am trying to implement auto-takeoff with. Also, I am not using an airspeed sensor so I would need to hold a constant climb pitch.
Testing the feature with the engine off I see that the throttle goes to 10

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Pixhawk vs APM 2.6 Reliability?

I have used both the APM 2.6 and Pixhawk (fixed-wing aircraft), however, I seem to have had greater success with the APM.  I would like to hear from those that have also had experience with both (used on fixed-wing aircraft) and see which one you fee

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Pixhawk Redundancy?

I have found the setting within the parameters that enables the use of a second GPS.  I am assuming that the firmware automatically selects whichever GPS has the lower HDOP.

I am under the impression that the Pixhawk has dual baros and accelerometers.

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2 Servo Elevator Setup

I have a 2 servo elevator setup which is mixed with my controller (One servo plugged into elevator channel, one plugged into aux).  How can I get this to work with Ardupilot?  Thanks.

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Pitot Tube

Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement pitot tube for the older style airspeed kit?  I looked on in 3DR store but didn't see the tube sold seperately.

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Cruise Speed

Quick question hopefully someone can help with.  When using APM 2.6 with an airspeed sensor and on an airplane is there anyway to just set the airspeed when flying in auto mode?  For instance just say fly 30 mph.  I understand that there is a cruise

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APM Mah

Hoping someone can help.  With everything up and running on the APM 2.6 (Compass, GPS, Airspeed Sensor, Telemetry) what kind of Mah is used?

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XT60 Connection

Using the XT60 power module how are you guys connecting Lipo batteries with say a EC3 connection?  I may be missing something, but I seem not to find alot of batteries with XT60 leads?

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