Futaba 6YF User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba SKYSPORT 6. Before using your SKYSPORT 6, read this
manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place.

See the glossary page 22 for a definition of the special terms used in this manual.

APPLICATION, EXPORT, AND RECONSTRUCTION

1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface use if on the correct frequency.

The product described in this manual is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommu­nications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes.

2. Exportation precautions

(a) When this product is exported from Japan, its use is to be approved by the Radio Law of the
country of destination.

(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control
Regulations. An application for export approval must be submitted.

3. Modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts

Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts of this
product.

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT APPLIES TO THE RECEIVER (FOR U.S.A.)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

THE RBRCTM SEAL (FOR U.S.A.)

The RBRCTM SEAL on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futaba products
indicates that Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an industry program to
collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within
the United States. The RBRCTM program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel­cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which is illegal in some areas.

Futaba Corporation of America's payments to RBRCTM makes it easy for you to return the spent
battery to Futaba for recycling purposes. You may also contact your local recycling center for
information on where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Futaba Corporation of America's involvement in this program
is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

NOTE: Our instruction manuals need to encourage our customers to return spent
batteries to Futaba or a local recycling center in order to keep a healthy environment.

RBRCTM is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

•No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.

•The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

•This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications
should be made.

•Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product.

•SKYSPORT are registered trademarks of FUTABA Corporation.

CONTENTS

FOR SAFETY .............................................................................................. 4

Meaning of Special Markings .................................................................................4

3

Precautions During Flight........................................................................................ 4

Nicd Battery Charging Precautions .........................................................................6

Storage and Disposal Precautions ...........................................................................7

Other Precautions .................................................................................................... 8

BEFORE USE .............................................................................................. 9

Set Contents ............................................................................................................. 9

Name and Handling of Each Part ............................................................................10

Transmitter Operation and Movement of Each Servo .............................................14

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT ................................................... 15

Connections .............................................................................................................15

Adjustments .............................................................................................................17

USING OTHER FUNCTIONS .................................................................. 18

Using the Frequency Board .....................................................................................18

Non-slip Adjustable Lever Head .............................................................................18

Stick Lever Spring Tension Adjustment ................................................................. 18

FOR SAFETY

BEFORE USE

AND

ADJUSTMENT

INSTALLATION

USING

OTHER

FUNCTIONS

Trainer Function ......................................................................................................19

REFERENCE ................................................................................................ 20

Ratings .....................................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 21

Glossary ...................................................................................................................22

Repair Service .........................................................................................................23

REFERENCE

FOR SAFETY

4

FOR SAFETY

To ensure safe use, observe the following precautions.

Meaning of Special Markings

Pay special attention to the safety at the parts of this manual that are indicated by the
following marks.

Mark Meaning

Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition
and cause death or serious injury to the user if not
carried out properly.

Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition
or cause death or serious injury to the user if not
carried out properly, or procedures where the
probability of superficial injury or physical damage
is high.

Procedures where the possibility of serious injury to
the user is small, but there is a danger of injury, or
physical damage, if not carried out properly.

Symbol:

; Prohibited ; Mandatory

Precautions During Flight

Do not fly simultaneously on the same frequency.

Interference may cause a crash.

Use of the same frequency will cause interference even if the
modulation method (AM, FM, PCM) is different.

Do not fly on rainy or windy days, or at night.

Water will penetrate into the transmitter and cause faulty operation,
or loss of control, and cause a crash.

FOR SAFETY

Do not fly in the following places:

-Near other R/C flying fields (within about 3km)

-Near people on the ground, or objects in the air

-Near homes, schools, hospitals, or other places where there is a lot of people

-Near high tension lines, high structures, or communication facilities

Radiowave interference and obstructions may cause a crash. A crash caused by trouble in
the R/C set, or the model itself, may cause death or property damage.

Do not fly when you are tired, sick, or intoxicated.

Fatigue, illness, or intoxication will cause a loss of concentration or normal judgment and
result in operation errors and a crash.

Extend the antenna to its full length.

If the antenna is too short, the effective range of the radiowaves
will become shorter.

5

Always test the digital proportional R/C set before use.

Any abnormality in the digital proportional R/C set, or model, may
cause a crash.

Before starting the engine, check that the direction of operation of each
servo matches the operation of its control stick. If a servo does not move
in the proper direction, or operation is abnormal, do not fly the plane.

Check that the transmitter antenna is not loose.

If the transmitter antenna comes off during use, control will be lost and the model will
crash.

When placing the transmitter on the ground during flight preparations, be sure that
the wind cannot knock it over.

If it is knocked over, the throttle stick may be pushed to full high and the engine will
race and create a dangerous situation.

Do not touch the engine, motor, and FET amp during and immediately after use.

They are hot and will cause a burn.

FOR SAFETY

6

When turning on the power switch

After setting the transmitter throttle stick to maximum slow,

1. Turn on the transmitter power switch,

2. Then turn on the receiver power switch.

When turning off the power switch

After stopping the engine,

1. Turn off the receiver power switch,

2. Then turn off the transmitter power switch.

If the power switch is turned off in the opposite order, the engine may go to full throttle
unexpectedly and cause an injury.

Maximum slow: Direction in which the engine or motor runs at the slowest speed.

When adjusting the digital proportional R/C set, always stop the engine, except
when necessary.

If the engine suddenly goes to high speed, it may cause an injury.

When flying, always install the frequency board to the transmitter antenna.

When the frequency was changed, also change the frequency board.

Nicd Battery Charging Precautions

Always charge the nicd battery before each flight.

If the battery goes dead during flight, the plane may crash.

Charge the digital proportional R/C nicd battery with the special charger, or digital
proportional R/C quick charger, sold separately.

Overcharging may cause burns, fire, injury, blindness, etc. due to overheating, breakage,
electrolyte leakage, etc.

FOR SAFETY

Do not use commercial nicd penlight batteries.

During quick charging, the battery holder contacts may overheat and
damage the equipment, or prevent charging.

Do not short the nicd battery connector terminals.

Shorting the terminals may cause sparking and overheating and result in burns or fire.

Do not drop or apply strong shock to nicd battery.

The battery may be shorted and cause overheating or
breakage and electrolyte leakage and result in burns or
damage by chemical mater.

Storage and Disposal Precautions

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Do not leave the digital proportional R/C set, battery, model airplane, etc. within the
reach of small children.

Touching and operating the digital proportional R/C set, or licking the battery, may cause
injury or damage due to chemical matter.

Do not throw the nicd battery into a fire or heat the nicd battery. Also, do not
disassemble or rebuild the nicd battery.

Breakage, overheating, and electrolyte leakage may cause injury, burns, or blindness.

When not flying the model, store the digital proportional R/C set with the nicd
battery in the discharged state. Recharge the nicd battery before the next flight.

If a partially discharged nicd battery is recharged many times, its memory effect will
reduce the flight time substantially and may cause a crash, even if the battery is re­charged.

Nicd Battery Electrolyte

The electrolyte in the nicd battery is a strong alkali and can cause blindness if it gets in
the eyes. If you get the electrolyte in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes with water
and see a doctor. If you get the electrolyte on your skin or clothes, it may cause a burn.
Immediately wash it off with water.

FOR SAFETY

8

Do not store the digital proportional R/C set in the following places:

-Where it is very hot (104F or more) or very cold (-14F or less).

-Where the set will be exposed to direct sunlight.

-Where the humidity is high.

-Where there is strong vibration.

-Where it is dusty.

-Where there is steam and heat.

Storing the digital proportional R/C set in the places above may cause distortion and
trouble.

If the digital proportional R/C set will not be used for a long time, remove the nicd
batteries from the transmitter and the model and store them in a dry place.

If the batteries are left in the transmitter and model, the battery electrolyte may leak out
and degrade the performance and shorten the life of the transmitter and model.

Nicd Battery Recycling

Used nicd batteries are an important resource. Stick tape over the terminals and take the
used batteries to a nicd battery recycling center.

Other Precautions

Do not get fuel, waste oil, etc. on plastic parts.

The plastic may melt and fail to function.

Always use Genuine Futaba transmitter, receiver, servos, FET amp, nicd battery,
and other optional parts.

Futaba is not responsible for damage, etc. caused by
the use of parts other than Genuine Futaba parts.

Use the parts described in the instruction manual and
catalogs.

Use genuine parts