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F-MODE
FLighT MODES
The AQUILA 6 transmitter model programming is based around Flight Modes. Each Model Type (AERO and HELI) feature three
independently programmable Flight Modes. Flight Mode FN (Normal), Flight Mode F1, and Flight Mode F2. Within these Flight
Modes is where the core of the model programming takes place. Features such as Dual Rate, Exponential, Throttle Curve, Pitch
Curve, Mixing, Compensation Mixing, and much more can be individually programmed to each of the three Flight Modes. Each
Flight Mode is controlled by a switch so that they can be turned ON and OFF during fl ight.
Flight Modes allow you to change the fl ying characteristics of your model with the fl ip of a switch. For example, if you fl y
helicopters, you can have one Flight Mode for normal fl ying and a second Flight Mode for aerobatic fl ying. Flip the Flight Mode
switch from FN (Normal) to F1 and your helicopter is now programmed with all of your 'Aerobatic' Flight Mode programming. With
three programmable Flight Modes available for each Model Type, the combinations of model programming is highly-confi gurable.
FLighT MODE waRning aLaRM
The AQUILA 6 transmitter is equipped with a safety feature that will not allow you to use the transmitter if the Flight Mode is not
set to FN (Normal) when you turn the transmitter ON. If the Flight Mode is not set to FN when you turn the transmitter ON, the
Flight Mode Warning alarm will sound continuously, the RF Output Indicator will fl ash, and the LCD will read F-MODE NOT 'N' !
To clear the Flight Mode Warning, set the Flight Mode to FN using the Flight Mode Switches (move both Flight Mode switches
forward). The LCD will read normally, the Flight Mode Warning alarm will cease, and RF Output Indicator will stop fl ashing.
There are three Flight Modes that can be individually programmed for
each Model Type. The currently Active Flight Mode (FN, F1, or F2) is
displayed in the upper right corner of the Display screen.
There is always one Flight Mode active at all times and will vary based on the positions of the two Flight Mode switches.
When both Flight Mode switches are pushed away from you (OFF), Flight Mode FN (Normal) will be Active.
gEnERaL inFORMaTiOn
F-MODE Key
The F-MODE key is used to facilitate programming the individual Flight Modes only and
does not turn the Flight Modes ON or OFF or switch between Flight Modes during use.
It's important to note that higher numbered Flight Modes override lower numbered Flight Modes. For example, if you have
Flight Mode F1 and Flight Mode F2 Active at the same time (both Flight Mode switches pulled toward you), Flight Mode F2
will override Flight Mode F1.
Common or Separate Flight Modes
Many Flight Mode
programming options can be fl agged either COMMON or SEPARATE. Options fl agged as Common are
common across all Flight Modes. Options fl agged as Separate can be programmed separately for each Flight Mode from the
same Programming Menu.
Flight Modes are turned ON and OFF using the two Flight
Mode switches, as described below:
Flight Mode FN (Normal)
- Both Flight Mode switches pushed
forward (OFF).
Flight Mode F1
- Flight Mode F1 Switch pulled toward you
(ON) and Flight Mode F2 switch pushed away from you (OFF).
Flight Mode F2
- Flight Mode F2 switch pulled toward you
(ON).
Flight Mode F1
Switch
Flight Mode F2
Switch
