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HELICOPTER
This function is used to stop engine after flight is finished. You can set engine powered on/ off, without
shifting trim stick to power off and set again every time before flight. Throttle shut for helicopter includes
THR ON/ OFF (position above idle down). Before resetting throttle cut, throttle stick must keep below
setting point to avoid a sudden speeding up.
Notification: trigger point setting step: under the menu THR CUT, choose THRO by DIAL, and press
PUSH and move the throttle stick to trigger point, then press and hold PUSH one second to save. This
function only when the throttle stick moves below trigger point.
2.3.9 IDLE DOWN (ACRO only)
Lowers the engine idle for: set for sitting on the runway prior to take off, stalls and spins, and landings. The
normal idle setting is a little higher for easier starts and safe flights with less risk of dead sticks.
【
IDLE DOWN
】
MIX
：
INH
RATE
：
0%
SW
：
SwC
POST
：
Ct&Dn
Important note: The IDLE-DOWN function is not normally used when starting the engine, and its
accidental operation may keep your engine from starting. The AT9 warns that IDLE-DOWN is on when the
transmitter is turned on. Be sure to turn off the function, or override the warning by pressing CURSOR lever
if you intended the function to be on.
This may be assigned to any switch/position. Some modelers accidentally assign IDLE-DOWN to one side
of a switch and THR-CUT to the other. There is no "normal" setting to start the engine. By default
IDLE-DOWN is get to SWITCH C center and down. This works well with THR-CUT also on SWITCH C
down. The SWITCH C up is normal flight/starting, center for slower maneuvers/landing, and down to cut the
engine. If you assign IDLE-DOWN or THR-CUT to the spring-loaded TRAINER SWITCH H or F, then use
the trainer function, you may risk loss of throttle control or dead stick for your student.
Goals
Steps
Inputs
Decrease the throttle
setting to idle with the
flip of a switch for spins
and landings.
Open BASIC menu,open
IDLE DOWN
for 1s .(If ADVANCE
again) .
to IDLE DOWN,PUSH.
Activate the function
to MIX,PUSH, to OFF
Adjust the rate until engine
idles as desired with Throttle
stick.
Throttle Stick down,
to RATE,PUSH,
to desired rate,PUSH
Optional:change switch
assignment .
to SW,
to desired position,PUSH.
Close
*Normally a value of 10- 20%. Secure the fuselage, engine running. Set the THROTTLE STICK to idle.
Adjust the IDLE-DOWN switch ON and OFF until the desired idle is achieved. Be sure to throttle up
periodically to allow the engine to “clean out” and idle reliably.
*Also LOGIC SW (Lsw1 to 3) may be assigned.
2.3.10 Fail Safe (F/S)
(loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (F/S): sets responses in case
of loss of signal or low Rx Battery.
