8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 3: System Menu Programming
Section 3: System Menu Programming
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Channel Selection Menu
The Channel menu allows you to choose the function (AILE, THRO, RUDD, etc.) and control input method
(joystick, switch, slider, etc) for each channel. This programming function permits a high level of creativity
in the way you can customize the Flash 8 to suit your personal flying style.
1. From the System Menu scroll to “CHANNEL” and press the jog
dial to enter the channel selection menu.
Default channel assignments are based on the model type, wing, tail and swash type setups.
However, you can assign any channel to any function or transmitter control.
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2. To assign a channel to a specific function, scroll to highlight
the channel you want to assign and press the jog dial to enter
the menu.
3. Scroll to the channel function field (AILE, ELEV, etc.) and press
the jog dial to activate the selection menu.
4. Scroll through the choices to select the desired function of
that channel and press the jog dial to confirm your selection.
5. To assign a channel to a specific transmitter control, scroll to
the input device field (J1, LS, etc.) and press the jog dial to acti-
vate the selection menu.
6. Scroll through the choices to select the desired transmitter control you want to use for that channel
and press the jog dial to confirm your selection.
7. Use the back button to return to the System Menu.
Trim Step
The Trim Step screen is utilized to change the amount of movement seen on the servos with each
adjustment, or “beep” of the gimbal trim levers. Larger values equate to greater servo movement with
each trim adjustment.
1. From the System Menu, highlight “TRIM STEP” and press the
jog dial to enter the trim step menu.
2. Scroll to the trim you wish to adjust and push the jog dial to
activate the adjustment menu.
3. Scroll to change the trim step value and press the jog dial to
confirm your entry. Trim step adjustment values range from 1~200.
4. Press the back button to return to the system menu.
Trainer
The Flash 8 can be paired with another Hitec transmitter to create a master/slave setup that is useful
when instructing student pilots.
Utilizing the various trainer functions of the Flash 8, you can:
A. Select which controls (RUDD, THRO, AIL, ect.) the student will command.
B. Use the mix feature to give the student a percentage of the control throw while the master has the
remainder.
In addition to training, you can also use the Flash 8’s pass-through function to control head tracking
devices for First Person View flying.
The Flash 8 is compatible with all other Hitec transmitter products using the 3.2mm stereo plug.
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When using the Flash 8 in trainer mode, the following items must be verified before flying:
A. The master radio must be programmed with the model to be flown.
B. The slave or student transmitter must have the proper servo reverse and trim settings to
match the master transmitter.
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