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2.5
F
LIGHT TIMER
Timer1 is the flight timer.
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To reset and start
: release Launch switch
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To stop
: pull and hold Launch switch
2.6
CAL
MODE
CAL mode is a special flight mode for calibrating the outputs. When CAL is activated, trims are ignored and stick
values are passed directly to the outputs. This allows end points and centres to be visualised. To activate CAL mode:
1.
Apply full left aileron and full up elevator, and hold.
2.
Pull and release SH
3.
Release sticks.
4.
Listen for voice confirmation.
5.
Select the appropriate submode
(‘calibration’ or ‘calibrate flap neutral’
).
Sub mode
Switch
Description
Calibration
SA―
or
SA↑
for calibrating end points and centres.
The flapperons move in 25%
increments.
Calibrate flap neutral
SA↓
for calibrating the flapperon neutral offset
To exit CAL mode, pull SH.
Note for v2.1:
when entering CAL mode, Launch mode is activated briefly
–
this is expected behaviour.
2.7
B
ASIC OPERATION
Trims
•
Aileron trim is shared across all flight modes.
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Elevator trim is independent in each flight mode (but see section 6.1 for Landing mode).
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Rudder trim is repurposed to adjust differential.
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Throttle trim adjusts camber per flight mode.
Launch offsets
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The rudder offset is adjusted via a GVAR.
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The elevator offset is adjusted using the regular elevator trim
Aileron differential
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Aileron diff is adjustable per flight mode, via the rudder trim.
Camber control
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Camber/reflex is adjustable using the throttle trim in all flight modes.
Brake compensation (brake=>elevator)
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Counteracts pitching due to deployment of brakes.
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The compensation at full brake can be adjusted in flight, via the elevator trim.
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The compensation with partial brake can be tuned by editing the compensation curve.
Aileron=>rudder mix
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Aileron=>rudder mix can be set per flight mode.
Snapflap
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Snapflap (elevator=> ail) can be preset per flight mode.
