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OPTIONAL ADVANCED RV-8 10E AURA CONFIGURATION
The Aura installed in your RV-8 comes with the Quick Set feature programmed. Quick Set allows the user to switch between di
ff
erent Aura profiles
without the use of a computer. These profiles are already configured by the Flex Innovations team. The two profiles on your RV-8 10E Aura include
the Stock Profile which is the default profile, described on page 11, and the optional Advanced Profile described below.
The Advanced Aura Profile for the RV-8 10E o
ff
ers di
ff
erent Flight Modes that are more suited for intermediate to advanced pilots. In order to use
the Advanced RV-8 10E Profile, you will need a minimum 7 channel radio. If you wish to use Crow, you will need a minimum 8 channel radio.
RV-8 10E Advanced Aura Profile
CH 7 (Aux 2) | Gyro Kill Switch
→
Assign to 2-position switch
CH 8 (Aux 3) | Crow Switch
(Optional)
→
Assign to 2-position switch
Flight Modes (CH5, Gear)
Flight Mode 1: Sport (Gyro On)
• For general flight
• Rates are low and expos tuned for general flight.
• Gyro is set set to low
Flight Mode 2: Advanced (Gyro On)
• For more advanced aerobatics like snaps and spins while at high airspeeds
• Rates are moderately high and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
• Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
• Gyro is set to low
Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)
• For slow speed, 3D flight
• Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
• Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
• Gyro is set to its highest setting and will oscillate in high speed flight. Do not fly at high airspeeds in this Flight Mode
Quick Set Procedure
Step 1 - Enter Quick Set Mode
1.
Make sure all power is o
ff
on the RV-8 10E
2.
Remove the prop before making changes
3.
Turn on your transmitter
4.
Remove the Servo lead from Aura Port S2.
5.
Install a bind plug in Aura Port S2.
6.
Plug in the motor battery to power up the RV-8 10E
7.
The LEDs will repeatedly flash orange two times to indicate you are in Quick Set Mode. The green LED may be solid or flashing.
Step 2 - Choose Profile
8.
After entering Quick Set mode as described above, you toggle the Aura Flight Mode switch (CH5) on the transmitter to choose your Aura
Profile. The Green LED indicates the selected Flight Mode.
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If the Green LED is on SOLID, the Aura is set to use the Stock Aura Profile.
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If the Green LED is FLASHING, the Aura is set to use the Advanced Aura Profile.
9.
If you wish to activate Crow, you must select the Advanced Aura Profile (Green Flashing) from the previous step. After selecting the
Advanced Profile, toggle the Crow Switch (CH8, Aux 3) to activate Crow.
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If the RED LED is ON, Aura has set the Crow function to ACTIVE.
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If the RED LED is OFF, Aura has set the Crow function to INACTIVE.
Step 3 - Saving your Selections
10. After selecting your Profile, remove the bind plug to save your settings. All Aura LEDs will turn on while the Aura is saving, the return to
their previous state.
11. Completely power o
ff
the RV-8 and Aura
12. Replace the Servo Lead in Aura Port S2
13. Power up and Fly as usual with your new Aura Profile!
Note: This process can be repeated as many times as desired to switch back and forth between Stock and Advanced Aura Profiles.