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Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6DA 6-channel with Flight Set radio system. Whether this is your first
R/C radio system, or you’re moving up or replacing a trusted old friend, we believe you’ll be pleased with
your 6DA. Futaba is the leader in R/C radio technology. 
Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the 6DA radio system safely. If you are unfamiliar with
some of the terms in this instruction manual, take a few minutes to read the glossary. It contains useful
information about terms that will help you understand the functions and features of this radio. Save this
manual for future reference and, most of all, have fun!

Entire Contents © Copyright 2001

FUTZ8570 V1.0

Safety Information

......................2

Features & Specifications

............6

Battery Care

................................7

Installing Servos

..........................7

Setting Up Your Radio Gear

........8

Transmitter Operation

...............10

Servo Reversing

.........................11

Throttle EPA

..............................12

AST's

.........................................13

Dual Rates

.................................14

Aileron-to-Rudder Mixing

.........15

Dual Aileron Servos/Flaperons

..16

Aileron Differential

...................17

Retractable Landing Gear

..........18

Flaps

..........................................19

Flap-to-Elevator Mixing

.............19

Trainer Function

........................20

Prepare to Fly

............................20

Glossary

....................................21

Troubleshooting Guide

..............23

Radio System

•No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
•This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made.
•Futaba is not responsible for the misuse of this product.

Warranty

The US Futaba Service Center will warranty this radio for one year after the purchase date from defects
in materials or workmanship. Please read the enclosed Futaba Warranty Card for full details of this 
radio’s warranty.

Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your radio! It is your
proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.

To return your radio for repairs covered under the warranty, or for non-warranty service, please ship it with
a detailed explanation of your concerns to the address listed below. Please include as many means of
contact as possible. Daytime fax number and email address will allow us to provide you automated
information updates, and will assist the service team in contacting you as quickly as possible.

Futaba Service Center

1610 Interstate Drive

Champaign IL 61822

www.futaba-rc.com

phone: 217-398-0007

8:00am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

fax: 217-398-7721

email: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for 6DA

Page 1: ...Radio System No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice This manual has been carefully writte...

Page 2: ...he battery goes dead during flight the plane may crash or fly away Charge the R C NiCd battery with the standard charger or fast field charger sold separately Overcharging may cause burns fire injury...

Page 3: ...y cause injury or damage due to chemical content Do not throw the NiCd battery into a fire or heat the NiCd battery Also do not disassemble or rebuild the NiCd battery Breakage overheating and electro...

Page 4: ...on each side of the wing which when lowered slows the aircraft down increases lift and allows the aircraft to fly at slower speeds Linkage Mechanism that connects the servos to the control surfaces In...

Page 5: ...k the radio by having another person hold the model With the antenna fully collapsed walk at least 50 feet from the model Ensure all control surfaces function properly Have fun TRAINER FUNCTION PREPAR...

Page 6: ...tage Indicator Electronic Analog Trim Adjustments on All Four Primary Control Surfaces All Channel Servo Reversing Switches Throttle Hi and Low EPA Adjustments Elevator Aileron and Rudder AST Adjustme...

Page 7: ...e of the receiver pack between each use charging the receiver battery to its peak voltage prior to using it any time the voltage indicator reads less than 5 0 volts for the receiver pack You may use a...

Page 8: ...n Insert the receiver servo and battery connectors fully and firmly Receiver Vibration proofing Vibration proof the receiver and battery by wrapping them in sponge rubber or similar material If the re...

Page 9: ...e same time If your model requires both twin aileron servos and flaps you must use a y harness to drive the two aileron servos Also note that this radio cannot support a flaperon to elevator mix If yo...

Page 10: ...down and the plane climbs UP operation When the elevator stick is pushed forward the elevator is lowered the tail of the plane is forced up and the plane dives DOWN operation Throttle Operation When t...

Page 11: ...r to handle at higher speeds while keeping plenty of responsiveness available on the high rate when flying at slow speeds such as landing Check the model s instructions and determine if the manufactur...

Page 12: ...Read your model s instructions to determine the proper distance each control surface should move This is called throw If the model s instructions specify a High and Low rate use the High rate here Wit...

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