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AURA 8 AFCS
The Aura 8 AFCS (Advanced Flight Control System) comes
programmed and pre-installed in your Mamba 10 G2,
making setup a breeze. This highly-refined 3-axis gyro
makes the Mamba 10 G2 fly like it is a larger aircraft and in
less wind. Thanks to the Aura’s advanced implementation,
it not only enhances the flying experience, but it never
interferes with the pilot’s control.
The Aura 8 AFCS comes configured with Flight Modes
(dual rates, expos and gyro settings) set by the Flex
Innovations team, and o
ff
ers a great starting point for
most pilots. Since these are already configured for you in
the Aura, there is no need to set up dual rates or expos in
your transmitter. Simply follow the Transmitter
Configuration Guide in this manual for complete details
on the transmitter programming required for the Mamba
10 G2 and Aura 8 AFCS.
Visit
wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura
for the latest
Aura-related product information and updates.
Description of Pre-Loaded Aura Flight Modes
Mode 1 (Sport):
Gains are low and tuned for high speed aerobatics. Rates are low,
and exponential is tuned for comfortable flight.
Mode 2 (High Speed 3D):
Gains are moderate and tuned for high speed 3D
flight. Rates are maximum and exponential is tuned for comfortable flight.
Mode 3 (Slow Speed 3D):
Gains are highest and tuned for slow speed 3D flight
only. Rates are maximum and exponential is tuned for comfortable flight.
Gyro oscillation will occur at mid to high speeds. Do NOT fly at mid to
high speeds in this Flight Mode
.
NOTE - Rudder stick movement will also move ailerons and elevator. This is
NORMAL and is the pre-programmed mixing.
Each of the modes has been tuned by our team to o
ff
er a solid start. Because
tastes in control feel are unique, if changes in rate and expo are needed
adjustments should be made through Aura. Changes on gain value may only be
made through the Aura.
TRANSMITTER SETUP
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT RADIO SETUP WITH PROPELLER INSTALLED. INADVERTENT POWER UP COULD CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY
The included Aura 8 is designed to work seamlessly with all popular transmitter and receiver brands, however, transmitter setup is significantly
di
ff
erent than when setting up a model without Aura.
When programming your transmitter, start with a new and freshly reset model memory.
Make ONLY the changes shown in the Transmitter
Configuration Guide
.
Transmitter Configuration Guide
Spektrum, Futaba, JR
¹
& Graupner
FrSky
Jeti (EX-Bus)
Wing/Tail Type
1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1
Rudder
1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1
Rudder
1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1
Rudder
End Points
(Travel Adjust or ATV)
Ail/Ele/Rud – 125%
Ail/Ele/Rud – 100%
Aileron/Ele/Rud – 100%
Thro/CH5/CH6 – 100%
Thro/CH5/CH6 – 84%
Thro/CH5/CH6 – 80%
Reversing
Not Allowed
²
Sub-Trim
Verify at Zero, NOT ALLOWED
Trim Levers
Verify at Zero
CH5 (Gear) – Flight Mode
Assign to a 3 Position Switch
CH6 (Aux 1) – Crow
Assign to a 2 Position Switch
CH7 (Aux 2) – Gyro Kill
Assign to a 2 Position Switch
Timer
³
For your first flight, set to 4:00
1 JR customers should use JR XBUS Mode A, and follow the chart above. This is the preferred JR DMSS connection to Aura.
2 If you are using a Futaba transmitter, please note that some Futaba transmitters have the throttle set to reversed by default. We recommend
that you leave the reversing set to the defaults and reverse it if needed after testing.
NOTE: do all throttle testing with the prop removed!
3 This time is a safe starting point for most pilots. This aircraft can typically fly anywhere between 4 and 6 minutes (with 6S 1500mAh Li-Po),
depending on an individual’s flying style.
FOR CUSTOMERS USING TRANSMITTERS OTHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED IN THE CHART ABOVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI
PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BRAND
HITEC – wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura/HitecSbusUse
The Mamba 10 G2 has an incredibly high roll rate. If you are a newer pilot, or after flying feel that the roll rate is
too high, you can reduce the aileron end points (travel adjust, or ATV) in your transmitter by around 20%.