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Introduction
E-Soar Plus
is a full-feature template for full-house electric-powered gliders. It contains all the mixing
needed for F5J competition, yet is easy to configure and operate. Special attention has been paid to motor
safety. Key mixers may be adjusted in flight. An integrated flight timer is included.
Before starting please:
- read through these instructions
- visit the
support page
1.1
Package contents
Filename
Description
esoarplus_30_SetupGuide.pdf
Setup guide
esoarplus_30_SettingsRef.xls
Settings reference
esoarplus_30x.eepe
EEPROM images for V- and X/T- tail
esp***.wav
Sound files
1.2
Requirements
FrSky Taranis or Horus transmitter
OpenTx 2.2.1 or later (see
change
log for recommended versions)
OpenTx Companion so USB cable.
Some familiarity with the OpenTx’s menus and data entry will be useful.
1.3
Flight modes
There are 5 flight modes: Power, Landing, Thermal, Cruise and Speed. In the event of a clash, Power has
highest priority, then Landing, then Thermal/ Cruise/Speed.
Flight Mode
OpenTx ID
Activated by
Priority
Power
FM2
LS↑ (if motor is armed)
High
Landing
FM3
Throttle stick ↓
Mid
Speed
FM5
SA ↑
Low
Cruise
FM4
SA ―
Low
Thermal
FM0
SA ↓
Low
A special CAL flight mode (FM1) is provided for calibrating the control surfaces.
1.4
Stick mode and assignments
This stick mode (1 – 4) is set in
MODEL SETUP
→
STICK MODE
.
Stick and switch assignments as follows:
Control
Function
Throttle stick
Crow
Throttle trim
Crow compensation adjust (Landing mode)
Motor compensation adjust (Power mode)
Rudder trim
Aileron diff adjust
SA
Flight mode selector
LS
Motor
RS
Camber adjust (Thermal mode)
SH
Cancel CAL mode, Motor arming options 1, 2
SF
Motor arming option 3