Throttle cut (
TH-CUT
) (
ACRO
/
HELI
): provides an easy way to stop the engine by flipping a switch (with
T
HROTTLE
S
TICK
at idle). The movement is largest at idle and disappears at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. In
HELI
, there is an
additional setting,
TH-CUT
See p. 66.
*Normally, a setting of 10-20% is sufficient. Viewing the carburetor barrel until it fully closes is adequate to get an approximate setting; then test with
engine running to confirm.
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Engine idle management:
THR-CUT
: functions which work with the digital
T
HROTTLE
T
RIM
to provide a simple,
consistent means of engine operation. No more fussing with getting trim in just the right spot for landings!
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Decrease the throttle setting (at idle) to
stop the engine with the flip of a switch.
(
default: S
WITCH
A in the down
position
)
Where next?
Open
BASIC
menu, then open
THR-CUT
function.
Activate the function. Choose desired
switch, and the position which
activates the function.
With
T
HROTTLE
S
TICK
at idle, adjust the
rate until the engine consistently shuts
off but throttle linkage is not binding.*
Close.
for 1 second.
(If
ADVANCE
,
again.)
to
THR-CUT
.
to
ON(OFF).
to
SW.
A
to down position.
T
HROTTLE
S
TICK
.
to
RATE
.
until shuts off.
Set up dual/triple rates and exponential (
D/R,EXP
): see p. 34.
Set up
TRAINER
functions: see p. 38.
Set up twin aileron servos: see p. 43.
to select the desired
switch and position.
