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Appendix: Hardware Adjustments
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5. Scroll to select “ON” if you would like the transmitter to emit a
tone when the model is losing altitude. Otherwise, select “OFF”.
Press the jog dial to confirm your selection.
6. Press the back button to return to the sensor menu.
Viewing Telemetry Data
While the various sensor screens on the Flash 8 display can be used to view real-time telemetry data, it is
often inconvenient or unsafe to use them while flying. In these cases, there are interface options which
provide convenient and safe solutions.
The Flash 8 is compatible with the HPP-22 (wired) and HTS-NAVI (wireless) PC Interface modules. When
using either module in conjunction with the HPP-22 software, the telemetry data can be viewed in a large
dashboard-type format that is highly customizable. Additionally, these interface modules permit logging
of telemetry data for post-flight playback and analysis.
You may also utilize the HTS-Voice Telemetry Voice Announcing System. This speaker system attaches to
the transmitter handle and provides periodic voice announcements of selected telemetry data during
your flight. You can configure the data that is reported as well as the frequency of the announcements.
The module is also equipped with a headphone jack. Using ear bud-type speakers in this jack is a practical
method to hear the voice announcements at noisy flying sites and/or avoid disturbing nearby pilots.
Advanced cont.
Stick Length Adjustment
Stick Lever Tension Adjustment / Mode Change
Hands come in all sizes so, to accommodate everyone, we use a two piece stick “top” that can be adjusted
to fit a wide variety of users.
Separate the top from the bottom piece and adjust the top piece to the length required.
Screw the bottom up against the top piece to “jam” lock everything into position.
Stick Lever Tension Adjustment
You may adjust the stick tension of your sticks to provide the “feel” that you like for flying. To start,
remove the rubber grips on the back of the radio. After removing the rubber grip, use a 1.5mm allen
wrench to adjust the tension. Turning the screw clockwise will increase the tension, while turning it
counterclockwise will decrease the tension.
Change to ‘Mode 1’ Configuration
All Flash 8 systems sold in the US are in ‘Mode 2’ format. However, you can change the Flash 8 to ‘Mode 1’ format.
There is a menu choice for this option in the Initial Set-Up function menu described on Page 26.
After selecting ‘Mode 1’ in the Initial Set-Up Menu, you must do the following hardware set-up in order to
change the transmitter:
Note
Please use 1.5mm hex key for gimbals’ tension adjustment and mode changes.
1. Remove the two rubber grips and two covers on the back of the radio.
2. Using a phillips screwdriver adjust the screws on the throttle Ratchet.
3.Tighten until you do not feel the tension of the spring.
4. Using a 1.5 mm hex driver loosen the screws in order to create enough tension on the spring and adjust
the neutrality of the stick.
5. Return the rubber grips and covers back to their original locations.
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