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Sailplane Section

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Instruction 2-S 

4-S 

5-S

After a few flights to trim the model, you may set 

you may go through the Condition menu  items to

different  flight  modes. You may trim for launch  flap/ 

get the desired settings in the new mode. Read the

aileron  droop,  speed camber reflex, or other  desired 

condition  name  after the model  name to be sure you

flight  modes. You can have different  subtrims,  rudder are 

changing the condition you want.

coupling, differential, aileron/speed  flap mixing. In 

Now, you may go through the Condition  menu  items

fact you  may change E V E R Y  parameter between 

(i.e. ADF, A->R, etc.)  to get the desired settings in

flight modes, 

the new mode. Read the condition  name  after the

Use the Condition  Select  CSL button in the Model 

model name to be sure you are changing the condition

Menu.  This function  allocates the necessary number 

you want.

of flight conditions to the model memory. Note the 

As an example, for NORML we use approximately

condition  number next to the D (default) in the 50% 

ASF 

mixing, 50% differential, and 10% A->R

display. This is the set of conditions that will  be 

coupling.  In the speed mode, we use  100%  ASF for

copied into a new condition  and modified. Also  note better 

roll 

rate, 0% differential, and  turn  A->R down

the number after the next display. You will copy to 

to zero  because adverse yaw is very  small at high

this condition, 

speeds.  Subtrims and  Trim  Mixes 1 &2 may be used

Now use the Copy Condition  CPC from the System 

to offset controls for different conditions,  like  flap

menu to copy the contents of  the default condition 

droop for launch.

into another.  Choose the default  flight condition 

You  can  modify all of the settings and adjust each as

number, press the SET button,  then choose the 

you like. You can add a time delay on  many of the

second  condition  number in the lower box "TO 

menus:  look for a DELAY  setting.  You can also have

CONDITION." Give the command to copy. 

the mixing ratio  vary  with  the  motion of another

The  switch  that  calls the flight conditions  should be 

slider or knob: look for the VOL key on the El

selected.  Return to the Condition  Select CSL 

button in some menus.

function, press the desired flight condition  number, 

(Note:  In  the 4-servo model, if you don't mind having

and use the SWT  button to choose the desired 

the same differential,  mixing,  etc.  settings  for all

switch  location, 

modes, you can easily set Trim Mix  1  & Trim Mix 2

Once you  have selected a condition, use the  CNA 

TM1  ,  TM2  to droop flaps and ailerons, and trim

(Condition  Name)  button to label the new condition 

elevator for both  launching  and speed. Then you do

(you  may  have to flip  the chosen  switch to the 

not have to use any other flight condition settings.)

correct position  to get  the desired condition).  Now,

After test flying, change compensation for glide path commands reacting & changing trim:

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Instruction

Set elevator presets for launch and speed, or other flight conditions as desired.  Make small changes.

Reduce  rudder  coupling  A->R if fuselage  points inward to center of turns, and increase  if the fuse points

outwards  during turns. Turn  it off for speed.

Glidepath trim
correction  (Caution:

make only small changes
in elevator mixing)

Airbrake or spoiler trim
correction

2-S

For flap actuation trim

change: Set

Flap->EIev F->E

Use Airbrake->Elevator  ABE  mixing to correct trim change due to airbrake/

spoiler. Make small changes as trim is very sensitive to this.

4-S

For Butterfly trim

change: Set Butterfly-

Elev BYE

5-S

Set Butterfly-Elev

BYE . Brake

Flap->Elev BKF

Sailplane Section, Page  124

Summary of Contents for 9ZAP - PART2

Page 1: ...e the retract operation to another switch perhaps CH7 orCH8 5 Connect Servos Plug Servos into Correct Channel Numbers 1 AIL Aileron Ail 1 if FPN or ADF on 2 ELE Elevator 3 THR Throttle 4 RUD Rudder 5...

Page 2: ...e used in manual mode To select the operating switch press the SWT key The display shows that the default airbrake con trol switch is the C switch ON in the lower position You may choose another switc...

Page 3: ...ION Give the command to copy 15 Volume Setting Some functions can have their mixing ratio vary with the motion of another slider or knob use the VOL key O to get to this choice for example see ADF Mov...

Page 4: ...100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direc tion If you are not sure what you are changing hold the stick to one side...

Page 5: ...ixing ratio for the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys F to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The key may be...

Page 6: ...If you are not sure what you are changing hold the stick to one side and press different keys if there is no effect move the elevator stick to the other side and con tinue Your setting may vary from...

Page 7: ...y to activate mixing ratio for the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1...

Page 8: ...r decrease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direction If you are not sure what you are changing hold the stick to one side and press different keys if there is no effect move th...

Page 9: ...ue with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or de crease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direction Your setting...

Page 10: ...Setting the Mixing Ratio Down and Up Side You now set the amount of mixing for down flap com mand Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for the down direction and set the value with the numeric key...

Page 11: ...on and set the rate with the numeric keys F to M The range may be set from 0 to 100 and the initial value is set to 0 Next press the P key to enter the Throttle delay setting function and set the dela...

Page 12: ...nput the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direction Your setting may vary from 100 to 100 the initial value is 50 Now set the ri...

Page 13: ...t Side Travel Flap 1 Travel Setting Return to condition menu Mode Selection Setting the Aileron 1 Travel You now set the left side travel for Aileron 1 Press the B key to activate left travel setting...

Page 14: ...smaller number is recommended Flap Trim Offset Setting Flap trim offset sets the flap position from which motion occurs To input the flap trim offset amount setting press the B key then set the flap t...

Page 15: ...de Selection Use the A key to activate mode setting and press the ACT F key to activate the function Now you must decide on Manual or Auto operation Select the manual mode by pressing the MAN G key Se...

Page 16: ...ON OFF Switch Definition SW C is turned ON at the lower position at initial setting If you d like another switch call the switch setting menu by pressing the SWT P key For a de scription of the switc...

Page 17: ...vator servo preset Press the C key and set the preset with the numeric keys E to M This also has a default of 100 but you may use any thing between 110 and 110 The last part of the setting is for the...

Page 18: ...n the curve is shown as a black dot Once you have selected the desired point on the curve you may input the rate with the rate setting keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directl...

Page 19: ...licopter Transmitter Controls and Functions 96 Helicopter Receiver and Servo Connections 98 Helicopter Setup Example 99 Specific Control Setup Definitions PCV Pitch Curve Adjusts response in different...

Page 20: ...FUNCTIONS Functions and locations given in this drawing are the factory default positions which occur upon startup Each setting can be easily changed as the owner desires The Function Change menu FNC...

Page 21: ...ment is maximum at maximum slow Since the HIGH side does not change even if the SLOW side is adjusted it is very convenient when connecting the linkage etc 12 Rudder trim lever trims the rudder 13 Pit...

Page 22: ...output order is shown below 1 AIL Aileron 2 ELE Elevator 3 THR Throttle 4 RUD Rudder 5 GYR Rate Gyro Sensitivity Switching 6 PIT Pitch 7 AU1 Spare 8 AU2 Spare 9 CH9 Channel 9 Be sure to insert proper...

Page 23: ...Spare 9 CH9 Channel 9 6 Set Servo Throw Direction Check the proper direction of throw for each servo Use Reversing Function REV in the Model menu to set proper throw directions Reverse chan nels as ne...

Page 24: ...vering pitch lever and the HIGH side pitch lever to the center positions These levers may be activated in flight to make adjustments Next input the data so that the normal pitch used in hovering becom...

Page 25: ...s on the screen Set the HIGH side pitch the same as Idle up 1 Values may be easily compared by switching between Idle up 1 2 with the condition switch so settings may be easily matched Set the LOW sid...

Page 26: ...osition Throttle Hold Setting Throttle Hold settings are intended to keep the model pointed straight ahead during linear autorota tion The tail rotor pitch angle is nearly 0 Set the Throttle Hold flig...

Page 27: ...e servo motion so that there is no binding or excess travel 21 Condition Hold Setting If you want to set condition data while the engine is running always use the Condition Hold function CHD to limit...

Page 28: ...have selected the desired point on the curve you may input the rate with the rate setting keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value...

Page 29: ...100 Setting of Range Now you will set the Range of travel over which HIGH LOW sides do not change Press the Ckey and set the rate with the numeric keys F to M The Range may be set from 0 to 100 when...

Page 30: ...F and G to activate or inhibit the function Servo Pitch Trim Rate Stick Position Mode setting Pitch Trim Rate Adjustment Pitch trim Volume setting Return to Condition screen Mode selection Rate settin...

Page 31: ...to select the point whose value is to be set The PT key increases the point number by one and the PT key reduces the point number by one The active point on the curve is shown as a black dot Once you...

Page 32: ...Hovering Throttle Trim Deflection Setting Press the B key to allow input to this setting and input the rate with the numeric keys F to M The deflection may be set from 0 to 100 when activated the init...

Page 33: ...le position Activation of command In the Condition Menu press the HOF key to get the HOV OFFSET menu shown below HOV appears when the stick is at hovering point Offset setting Return to condition menu...

Page 34: ...efined as the con trol switch You may choose another switch with this menu For a description of the switch setting method see page 37 Stick Position Setting Auto Mode Only For the Auto mode you need t...

Page 35: ...ng Swash rotation Return to condition menu Mode selection Activation of Swash Throttle Mixing command Use the R key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhib...

Page 36: ...curve is shown as a black dot Once you have selected the desired point on the curve you may input the rate with the rate setting keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The...

Page 37: ...or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit the Rudder Throttle function Left Side Rate Adjustment Press the C key and you may input the rate with the numeric keys E to M You may set anywhere in the r...

Page 38: ...to the rudder travel by means of this function An EXP mixing curve may also be input The sensitivity remains constant maximum sensitivity up to the point at which gyro sensitivity is sup pressed accor...

Page 39: ...e F 1 or G 2 key Linear mode Set Rudder Stick Position Press the C key and set the rudder stick position with the numeric keys F to M You may input from 0 to 100 initially 50 is entered The numeric ke...

Page 40: ...Command Delay setting Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the Call the delay setting screen by pressing the 0 key ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit Now set the delay with t...

Page 41: ...get the INV PITCH menu shown below High side pitch setting Low side pitch setting Return to condition menu Numeric keys Inverted Flight High Pitch Rate Setting Press the C key and you may input the r...

Page 42: ...Section Table of Contents___________________________ Sailplane Transmitter Controls and Functions 120 Sailplane Receiver and Servo Connections 121 Sailplane Setup Example 122 Control Setup Definitions...

Page 43: ...tion hold menu Function Selection Keys Four Servo Type 4 S Two Servo Type 2 S To get to these settings press the MDL key from any menu in an Sailplane setup To select one first select the line contain...

Page 44: ...TROLS AND FUNCTIONS Functions and locations given in this drawing are the factory default positions Each setting can be easily changed as the owner desires The Function Change menu FNC may be used for...

Page 45: ...g the servos depends on the selected number of wing servos two four or five wing servos When dual aileron or flap servos are not required the receiver output channels are available for other uses V ta...

Page 46: ...the Model Select function MSL to select a vacant model memory and choose desired sailplane type using the Type TYP function from Model menu Be sure to select a vacant memory Choose the default flight...

Page 47: ...at wing trailingedge Faster roll rate mixing have the speed flaps move as ailerons Trim inboard flaps Switchable elevator trim makesmallchanges Set Throw Volumes ATV to prevent binding Check each serv...

Page 48: ...gs and adjust each as number press the SET button then choose the you like You can add a time delay on many of the second condition number in the lower box TO menus look for a DELAY setting You can al...

Page 49: ...umeric keys The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direc tion If you are not sure what you are...

Page 50: ...activate mixing ratio for the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The...

Page 51: ...hrow with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or decrease the value by 1 The key may be used to reverse the throw direc tion If you are...

Page 52: ...If you are not sure what you are changing hold the stick to one side and press different keys if there is no effect move the elevator stick to the other side and con tinue Your setting may vary from...

Page 53: ...me adjustment ModeSetting Use the A key to activate mode setting then press ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit airbrake mixing Offsetting the Mixing Neutral Location Press the B key Then s...

Page 54: ...stment Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit brake flap coupling Setting the Down Elevator Mixing Rate Press the C key and then set the d...

Page 55: ...tment Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit speed flap coupling Setting the Down Elevator Mixing Rate Press the C key and then set the do...

Page 56: ...BRAKE FLAP menu as shown below Mixing Function Selection Brake flap Elevator Offset setting Return To Condition Menu Brake flap Aileron Brake flap Speed Flaps Offset Point Set Key Offsetting the Mixin...

Page 57: ...ume Adjustment Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or in hibit brake flap coupling Setting the Down Brake Flap Mixing Rate Press the C key and the...

Page 58: ...ction Keys Brake Flap Control Current Position Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit brake flap coupling Setting the Down Brake Flap Mixi...

Page 59: ...election Keys Brake Flap Control Current Position Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit brake flap coupling Setting the Down Brake Flap M...

Page 60: ...on Menu press the SPF key to get the SPEED FLAP menu as shown below Mixing Function Selection Speed flap Elevator Speed flap Aileron Return To Condition Menu Offsetsetting Offsetting the Mixing Neutra...

Page 61: ...e setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit speed flap coupling Setting the Down Speed Flap Mixing Rate Press the C key and then set the down elevator mix ing rate with the...

Page 62: ...u Mode Selection Keys Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit speed flap coupling Setting the Down Speed Flap Mixing Rate Press the C key a...

Page 63: ...Mode Selection Keys Mode Setting Use the A key to activate mode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit speed flap trim setting Offsetting the Mixing Neutral Location Pr...

Page 64: ...me be sure that both ailerons and speed flaps or brake flaps for 5 S move the proper directions The default speed flap control is the left slider If you use speed flap aileron mixing this will become...

Page 65: ...throttle stick this setting is the important one Flaps Servo Down Side Travel Setting Press the NXT Q key to get to the flap setting menu Then press the C key and set the rate with the numeric keys E...

Page 66: ...ode setting then press the ACT or INH keys F and G to activate or inhibit butterfly trim mixing Offsetting the Mixing Neutral Location Press the B key Then set the butterfly control to the desired off...

Page 67: ...nd In the Condition Menu press the ETM key to get the ELE TRIMS menu as shown in the figure Mode Setting The same procedure is used to program both Trim 1 and Trim 2 settings To switch between the ele...

Page 68: ...as elevator trim changes are very effective ON OFF Switch Setting An ON OFF switch is not defined initially To define one display the switch setting screen by pressing the SWT P key Use the keys to ch...

Page 69: ...a switch trim mix 2 has priority To prevent sudden trim changes when switching flight conditions a delay can be set to provide a smooth transition between the two This might be used during launch so...

Page 70: ...before If your linkages and horns are identicalM this setting should be the same as for Speed Flap 1 Delay Rate Setting Press the R key and set the rate with the numeric keys F to M The initial delay...

Page 71: ...mand Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for the down direction and set the value with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly The and keys increase or de c...

Page 72: ...mixing for down elevator command Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for the Down direction and set the value with the numeric keys E to M The number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly T...

Page 73: ...he up side travel is set to around 5 larger than the down travel You may also adjust the Flap 1 and Flap 2 throws independently and you can set the flap trim rate as large or small as you like Also th...

Page 74: ...ht side travel for Aileron 2 Press the 13 key to activate Aileron 2 right travel setting and set the travel as before Setting the Flap Travels 1 and 2 You now set the travel for Flap 2 Press the D key...

Page 75: ...F No load 250 250 mA load 500 500 mA load TAC Tachometer DSP Display on off SRV Servo Test Bar Graph Display ON Activate function OFF switch off TRN Trainer System Cmd MIX Mix trainer commands DTN Dat...

Page 76: ...r control AUT Automatic mode MAN Manual mode SNP Snap Roll TCV Throttle curve Sailplane Menu ADF Ail Differential A R Rudder Coupling ASF Ail Speed Flap Mixing VTL V tail Mixing ABE Airbrake EBF Eleva...

Page 77: ...itation of incidental or conse quential damages so that this above limitation or exclusion of incidental and consequential damages may not apply to you This Limited Warranty sets forth FUTABA S entire...

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