4. Use the AUX2 switch to select each of the three gyro gain
positions (0, 1, 2). When the AUX2 switch is in the upper posi-
tion, an arrow appears to the left of the first gyro gain position
(Position 0) as indicated in the display above. Touch the + or -
keys below the position to set the percentage of gain for this
position.
Note: It’s a good idea to leave the first position equal to 0% for
both gyros as it will provide the ability to turn the gyro gain com-
pletely off in the event that the gyro becomes over-sensitive.
5. Put the AUX2 switch in the middle position (Position 1) and
note that the arrow moves to the middle gain position on the
display. Touch the + and - keys to adjust the gain setting for
this switch position (use this position to set a moderate amount
of gain). Finally, move the AUX2 switch to the lower position
and set the gain for the third position (Position 2) by pressing
the + and - keys. Use this last setting for the highest gain you
intend to use without causing an over-sensitive condition in the
gyro(s).
6. If a second gyro is to be used, touch SEL at the top of the
screen until AUX3 appears and is highlighted at the left of the
display. Now use the AUX2 switch to again select each of the
three gain positions for the AUX3 channel and set them in the
same manner as was done for the AUX2 above.
Note: It’s a good idea to leave the first position equal to 0% for
both gyros as it will provide the ability to turn the gyro gain com-
pletely off in the event that the gyro becomes over-sensitive.
Assigning Gyro Gains to AUX2 or Flight Modes
Gyro gains may be selected in flight by using the AUX2 switch,
or they may be assigned to Flight Modes.
If you have performed the programming steps above, the system
is already set up to use the AUX2 switch to select gyro gains in
flight. If you want to use the AUX2 switch to select gyro gains,
touch ENTER to save your programming and exit this function.
When Flight Modes are activated in Code 17, any one of the three
gyro gain settings can be activated in each Flight Mode (one gain
setting per Flight Mode). To assign gain settings to Flight Modes,
follow the procedure below:
1. Touch SEL at the lower left until FM appears above SEL.
2. Touch PAGE and the screen below is displayed.
3. Touch SEL under each Flight Mode to select the gain setting
(Position 0, 1, 2) for that Flight Mode. When a position is
selected it represents the position for both gyros if more than
one gyro is being used. For example, if Position 0 is selected
for Flight Mode 1, the gains that were set for Position 0 for
both gyros will be activated. In our example, we set position 0
to be 0% gyro gain, which in effect turns the gyros off.
Therefore, selecting Position 0 for Flight Mode 1 would result
in both gyros being turned off when Flight Mode 1 is selected.
4. Touch ENTER to save your programming and exit the func-
tion.
Accessing the Stick Priority Gyro Gain Feature
Stick Priority Gain Control is very popular with aerobatic pilots
as it allows the pilot to instantaneously override the gyro by mov-
ing the stick. Gyro gain decreases as the stick is moved further
from neutral and it is typically set up so that gyro gain is reduced
to zero when the stick is at full deflection. When the stick is
released and allowed to center, gyro gain is instantaneously
restored. In other words, the pilot assumes control of the channel
by moving the stick and returns control of the channel to the gyro
by releasing the stick. This facilitates performing excellent
maneuvers, such as hammerheads and stall turns, as the gyro is
overridden by the rudder stick in performing the pivot, but
instantly dampens out any “wiggle” as soon as the pivot is com-
pleted and the rudder stick is released.
1. To access the Stick Priority Gyro Gain feature, enter Code 44
in the code number access selection or use the direct mode
method.
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Touch to return
to the previous page
Touch under each Flight Mode to cycle
through and assign the gyro gain settings
Touch to save
programming and exit
function
Indicates function being
programmed
Indicates AUX2 is selected
Touch to activate the Gyro Sensitivity
function
Touch
to exit function
Touch to toggle
between AUX2 and
AUX3 to set gains
Indicates function being
programmed
Touch to
select AUX2 switch
or Flight Modes to
activate gyro gains
in flight
Touch to toggle
between AUX2 and
AUX3 to set gains
Touch to
toggle between
standard gryo gain
and Stick Priority
gyro gain
Touch to save
programming and exit
function
Indicates function being
programmed
Touch or to
increase or decrease
gyro gain settings
Indicates gyro gain
settings for each
position (0, 1, 2)
Indicates AUX2 switch is
being used to select
positions for programming
Indicates AUX2 is selected
