Horizon Hobby Spektrum iX14, Instruction Manual

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curves and governor are used to perform aerobatics, but different head speeds change
requirements on the tail gain, and the speed the helicopter responds also changes with
head speed. By putting all of the related functions in flight modes, every function can be
tailored to work correctly with the other settings in that mode.
Sailplane:
Sailplane pilots commonly use flight modes to define a wide array of
configurations, which can have a drastic impact on how a high performance sailplane
flies. Advanced sailplanes often utilize complicated mixes to control wings with multiple
servos. These mixes give the pilot the flexibility to select a flight mode that is tied to
numerous functions. Pilots can have the throttle (spoiler) stick control nothing in Launch
mode. In Cruise mode, it can control a limited amount of reflex travel. In Thermal mode, it
can have full span flaps with limited camber travel. In Landing mode, moving the throttle
stick can deploy a crow mix (ailerons up, flaps down). A full array of other options, such as
appropriate rates and elevator compensation mixes and other features, can be individually
tailored so the sailplane is optimized for each type of flying with just the simple selection of
the Flight Mode.
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