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6. Programming the Wingstabi, settings, using the system for the first time
When setting up the vector travels it is important to ensure that
the pushrods do not foul the vector unit mechanism. Please
check this carefully!!!
The aileron and elevator travels should be set as follows:
If you wish to use the vector unit without a stabilising system,
or in conjunction with the Wingstabi Easy Control, simply set
the aileron and elevator travels as described in the standard
FunJet instructions.
If you intend using the vector unit in conjunction with the Wing-
stabi, please set the travels as follows:
When the Wingstabi is set to Stage 1, the aileron and elevator
travel should be as large as possible. Reduced travels should
be set at the transmitter when the Wingstabi is set to Stage 0.
The vector control unit travels should be set as follows:
For the rudder vector the travel should be as large as possible,
as limited by the vector mechanism, but the motor must not
contact the GRP bulkhead. The elevator vector travel should be
adjusted so that the top and bottom edge of the vector unit just
dip inside the motor cylinder
Figs. 13 + 14
.
If you wish to fly the model without a Wingstabi, program one
flight phase in which the vector control unit is switched off, and
a second flight phase in which it is switched on.
When using a Wingstabi you should use only Stage 0 (sta-
bilisation off) and Stage 1 (damping mode). In Stage 2 the
Wingstabi does not work in combination with the vector control
unit. Set up the Wingstabi to stabilise all the primary control
axes (aileron vector, rudder vector and elevator vector). You
can use our Wingstabi template to simplify the programming
procedure.
The following gain settings have proved to be practical at Stage 1:
-Aileron
gain: 60
agility: 100
-Elevator
gain: 100
agility: 100
-Rudder
gain: 150
agility: 100
To avoid injury, do not mount the APC 6 x 4” propeller
#1-01300
on the motor until you have completed the set-
up procedure. Keep to the following sequence: two washers,
propeller, washer, retaining nut
Fig. 15
.
If you wish to exploit the full aerobatic potential of the vector
control system we strongly recommend the use of our Wing-
stabi or Wingstabi Easy Control stabilising system.
Tips for flying without a stabilising system:
Always launch and land the FunJet with the vector control sys-
tem switched off. When flying vector manoeuvres make sure
that you always have sufficient height to recover, and try them
out at a safe height first. To recover from vector manoeuvres
switch the vector control system off and wait until the FunJet
recovers by itself.
Tips for flying with the Wingstabi stabilising system:
It is best to launch, land and fly the FunJet with the Wingstabi
switched on, and Stage 1 selected. The only time you should
switch the Wingstabi off (Stage 0) is when flying high-speed
flat spins, as this manoeuvre is not possible with stabilisation
active. Switch the Wingstabi on again to recover from spinning
manoeuvres, as this enables the FunJet to stabilise itself again
more quickly.
Hovering and torque rolls are also possible, but when torque-
rolling it is important to ensure that the FunJet does not os-
cillate excessively; if it starts to oscillate, use the sticks to
suppress the movement. If you are unable to correct it, apply
full-throttle quickly and pull up and away in good time, other-
wise the Wingstabi may be unable to cope with the situation,
and your FunJet could crash.
With a varied flying style and a 3S / 1800 mAh battery you
can expect flight times of around four minutes, but this can
be extended right up to twelve minutes if you are careful with
the throttle.
7. Useful flying tips
