Futaba 9ZAP part2, 9ZHP part2 User Manual
SAMPLE AIRPLANE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Airplane Section
The
following example shows how the PCM
1024Z may be programmed for a pattern airplane.
The settings presented here are for a typical
model. Your model's settings are likely to vary
from these, but the procedures given will still be
applicable.
1. Model Selection
Use the Model Select function MSL to select a
vacant model memory (or one you don't mind erasing)
and choose the AIRPLANE Setup using the Type
TYP
function from Model menu.
2. Name The New Model
Rename the model using the Model Name MNA
function in the model menu. Switch to the Condition
menu
CND
(we recommend NORM L). Later you may add other
flight conditions, which may also be named to make
them easier to identify.
3. Activate Special Mixing
Activate Flaperon
ADF
choose one; both require two aileron servos). FPN is
suggested since it can accommodate differential
through end point adjustments, and has Flap mixing.
The Flap mixing is used to have the ailerons behave as
flaps as well, which can be used to make tighter loops
and squarer corners in maneuvers. Use ALV to get
elevators that act as ailerons (two servos are required
for ALV function). You need not adjust the throws
and mixing ratios at this time.
4. Reset Control Order
If necessary, reset the Control Order using the
Function Control
may choose what sticks and sliders control the different functions. If you use the ALV function, move
the retrac t operation to another switch, perhaps CH7
orCH8.
5. Connect Servos
Plug Servos into Correct Channel Numbers
1. AIL Aileron (Ail 1 if FPN or ADF on)
2. ELE Elevator
3. THR Throttle
4. RUD Rudder
5. G EA Landing Gear (Elev 2 if A LV on)
6. FLP Flap ( Ail 2 if FPN activated)
7. AU1
8. AU2 Collective Pitch
9. CH9
6. Set Neutral Points
Use the Subtrim function
servo to its neutral position. If the amount of subtrim
is large, you should reset the subtrim to zero and move
the splined servo arm to a position that is as close to
the desired neutral as possible. Then use the subtrim
to get the neutral position "right on." Repeat with the
remaining channels.
and name the default flight condition
FPN
if you desire these functions (you may only
FNC
Spoiler (Ail 2 if ADF is used)
Channel 9
or Aileron Diferential
in the model menu. Here you
STM
to move each
7. Adjust Servo Throws
Check the proper direction of throw for each
servo. Use Reversing Function
menu to set proper throw directions for each servo.
Double check that each servo moves the proper direction.
8. Limit Servo Throws
Now use the ATV function to limit servo throws.
The travel of the ailerons should be limited to roughly
10—12° maximum in both directions with the ATV
function. Repeat for elevator. Adjust rudder lateral
motion to about ±45°. Be sure that no servo "bottoms
out" at maximum control throw. After setting maximum throws, ATV is rarely used. Instead use AFR in
the different flight modes.
9. Changing The Control Feel
If you would like to soften the control feel for
ailerons, use the AFR menu. Press the
then the
rate of -15% to -25%. E X2 is used for throttle only.
AF R to get slightly more up than down travel, and use
EX 1 with a -10% setting.
EX1
EX1
key to get exponential curve. Set a
Change to Elevator using the Channel key. Use the
Change to Rudder with the Channel key, and set
for-10%.
REV
in the Model
NXT
key,
Airplane Section, Page 77
Airplane Section
10. Set Flaperon Throws
Now go back to the FPN (Flaperon) menu. Set
differential by limiting the down aileron throws on
both sides. The down throw should be set between
70% and 95% of the up throw. This setting depends on
the individual model and its particular flight character-
istics, so make changes after flight testing. Be sure
that the flap mixing settings are the same (default is
±100%).
Move to the E->F menu to set up how much the
ailerons move due to elevator. Approximately 1030% up and down mixing should be used (be sure that
up elevator causes the ailerons to drop, and down
elevator raises the ailerons up). The amount of aileron
droop at neutral elevator may be set with the A knob.
You may adjust this travel by adjusting the trim rate —
it can be set to zer o to prevent accidental changes (be
sure this knob is zeroed before resetting subtrims).
Using the
to turn the elevator-flaperon mixing on and off.
11. Setting Up Airbrakes
move both the elevators and flaps to a preset position
for an airbrake effect. Normally, the ailerons are raised
5—10° and the elevator is offset to cancel any trim
change.
dition menu. Select the Manual mode by pressing the
MAN
mode. To select the operating switch, press the
key. The display shows that the default airbrake con-
trol switch is the C switch, ON in the lower position.
You may choose another switch or direction at this
time. Verify proper operation of the switch by activating it and watching the servos move.
key. If you have spoilers, they may be actuated also.
Read the section on AB K f or more details.
SWT
button, you can also define a switch
To make landings easier, you may set a switch to
Call the Airbrake
key. Auto is available.
This system should normally be used in manual
Press the
PRE
ABK
function from the con-
key to get back to the preceding
SWT
12. Snap Roll Setup
You may have any switch activate the Snap Roll
function (the spring-loaded switch is strongly recommended!). Call the Snap Roll function
the Condition menu. Activate it with the
Set the deflection for each switch position: ailerons
±100-110%, elevator ±80-100%, rudder ±70-80%.
Be sure to choose the correct directions with the
For safety, you may also turn on the safety switch
using the O button. This safety inhibits the activation
of snap roll if the landing gear are down. Check to
mak e su re the s wi t c h is set fo r th e correct direction.
13. Setting Up Differential Elevator
Your PCM 1024Z system has a unique function
called ALV for "Ailevators," or differential elevators.
This function provides roll control whenever the
propeller slipstream is acting on the tail, and is effective at low airspeeds.
Press the
with the
A-3 and A -4 settings. We recommend starting out with
small deflections at first. Be sure that the settings for
ELE are 10 0 % to get full elevator authority.
ALV
key to enter the menu. Activate
ACT
key , then adjust the rates given by the
SNP
ACT
form
key.
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14.
Flight Conditions Switching
If yo u li ke, you may set up the system to call up
more than one function or switch to a new set of trims
or control settings simultaneously by moving a single
switch. You can have different subtrims, coupling,
differential, exponentials, and throw volumes. In fact
you may change EVERY parameter between flight
modes.
We recommend that you fly the model and adjust
trims and control responses to your liking before
defining another flight condition. Any bad tendencies
may be corrected with custom programmable mix
settings
a new flight condition, where they may be modified
for the new desired conditions. After copying you
may add new functions as necessary.
Model Menu. This function allocates the necessary
number of flight conditions to the model memory.
Note the condition number next to the D (default) in
the display. This is the set of conditions that wi ll be
copied into a new condition and modified. Also note
the number after the next display. You will copy to
this condition.
menu. This function copies the contents of on e condition into another. Choose the default flight condition
number, press the SET button, then choose the second
condition number in the lower box "TO CONDITION." Give the command to copy.
PMX
. Then, copy the set of adjustments to
Use the Condition Select
Use the Copy Condition
CSL
CPC
from the System
button in the
Airplane Section
15.
Volume Setting
Some functions can have their mixing ratio vary
with the motion of another slider or knob: use the
VOL key O to get to this choice (for example, see
AD F) . Move the selected control to determine how it
affects the mix. You can also add a time delay on
many of the menus: look fo r a DELAY setting.
16. Programmable Mixers
Up to five mixers are available in all flight condi-
tions. These may be used to enhance flight capabilities
or to correct bad tendencies by adjusting mixing from
one control to another. For example, you may use
Elevator->Flap coupling to tighten up the corners on
square loops, Throttle->Rudder coupling to correct
for torque tendencies, etc. There is no limit to the
number of corrections that can be made.
Your PCM 1024Z system is filled with powerful,
predefined mixing functions. Be sure to browse through
the various function menus in the Aircraft section follow-
ing this example.
The switch that calls the flight conditions should
be selected. Return to the Condition Select
function, press the desired flight condition number,
and use the SWT button to choose the desired switch
location. Once you have selected a condition, use the
CNA (Condition NAme) button to label the new conditi on (yo u may have to flip the chosen switch to the
correct position to get the desired condition). Now,
you may go through the Condition menu items to get
the desired settings in the new mode. Read the condition name after the model name to be sure you are
changing the condition you want.
CSL
Airplane Section, Page 79
AlLERON DIFFERENTIAL (ADF)
This
function
to independently correct yaw tendencies during
rolls. It is possible to adjust each aileron's positive
and
negative
is activated, receiver outputs CH1 and CH7 are
used for the two aileron channels. This function
may not be used if Flaperon (FPN) is chosen. If
desired, the amount of down aileron deflection
may be trimmed in flight with a knob or trimmer.
Setting Up Aileron Differential
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the ADF key to get the
AIL DIFF menu shown below. Use the A ( ) key to
activate mode setting, then press the
keys (F
and G) to
ferential function.
Mode setting
Aileron 1
Left Side rate
Aileron 2
Left Side rate
uses
deflection
activate or
two
separate
angles.
inhibit
aileron
When
the aileron
Mode selection Values in ( ) are the mixing rate, including the trim volume.
servos
this
function
ACTorINH
dif-
Airplane Section
Aileron 1
Right Side Rate
Aileron 2
Right Side Rate
Trimming volume
Setting
Return to
Condition screen
Aileron 1 Travel Setting
You now set the amount of servo throw for Aileron 1.
Press the B key to activate travel setting for the Left
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys. The
number keys 0 through 100 input the value directly.
The + and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1.
The +/- key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary from -120 to +120%, the
initial value is+100%.
Now set the travel for the Right throw on Aileron 1.
Press the Q key to activate travel setting fo r the Right
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys as
before.
Aileron 2 Travel Setting
The setting process given above is repeated for Aileron
2. Press the C key to activate travel setting for the Left
direction and set the throw with the numeric keys.
Finally, set the travel for the Right throw on Aileron
2. Press the P key to activate travel setting for the Right
direction and
before.
set
the throw with the numeric keys as
Airplane Section, Page 80
Trim volume setting
You may set up the Aileron Differential function so
that its effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim
control. The trim control adjusts the volume within ±25%
of the set differential rate. This option is not activated at
init i al setup.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the VOL
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
Use the END (N)
key
to
leave
this
menu.
RUDDER COUPLING (A->R)
Airplane Section
This function is used to mix rudder operation
with aileron operation automatically, to make
realistic, coordinated turns. It is especially effective when turning and banking scale models or
large models tha t resemble full -size d aircraft. This
mixing
keeps
the
fuselage aligned
and helps to make what is called "coordinated
turns."
The function allows you to set up the left and
right mixing rates independently. Furthermore,
mixing can be turned on and off during flight by
setting a switch, or it may be set to stay on all the
Setting Up Rudder Coupling
Activation o f command
In the Condition Menu, press the
AI L TO RUD menu, as shown below. Use the A
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or
INH
keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit rudder
coupling.
Mode setting
into
A->R
key to get the
the
wind
time if the function is activated (ACT) without
setting an ON/OFF switch. Also, it is possible to
adjust the amount of rudder coupling in-flight, by
setting a volume control.
Mixing i—— Left side
rate
setting I—— Right side
Mode Selection Values in ( ) are the mixing rate, including the trim volume.
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Left and R ight
You now set the amount of mixing for left aileron
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys
F to M . The number keys 0 through
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and continue. Your setting may v ary from -100 to +100%. the
initial value is+50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the Right aileron
command. Press theDkey to activate mixing ratio for
the Right direction and set the throw with the numeric
keys as before.
100
input the
ON/OFF switch
setting
Trimming volume
setting
Return to
Condition screen
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, an activation switch for rudder
coupling is not set. meaning that once activated, it is on
all the time. If y o u would li ke to set a switch to turn it on
and off, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing the
SWT P
switch location and on direction. For more information
on the switch setting method, see page 37).
Trim Volume setting
its effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim control. The trim control adjusts the volume withi n ±25% of
the set mixing rate. This option is not activated at initial
setup.
O
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
key. Then use the keys to choose the desired
You may set up th e Rudder coupling function so that
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the
key, and select the desired control using the screen
VOL
Use the END (N) key to leave this menu.
Airplane Section, Page 81
V-TAIL (VTL)
Airplane Section
This
function
1024Z to
control a V-tail airplane with combined
elevator
servos, one hooked up to receiver output CH2
Setting Up V-Tail Mixing
Activation of command
V-TAIL Mixing menu shown below. Use the A key
to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or INH
keys ( F and G) to activate or inhibit V-Tail Mixing.
Mode setting
Elevator 1
deflection angle
Rudder 1
deflection angle
and rudder functions. It requires two
In the Condition Menu, press the
automatically
sets
VTL
up the PCM
key to get the
(elevator 2/rudder) and the second plugged into
CH4 (elevator 2/rudder 1). The elevator and rudder deflection can be adjusted independently.
Elevator 2
deflection
Rudder
deflection angle
Return to
condition screen
angle
2
Mode selection
Setting the Elevator Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 1. Press the B key
to activate rate setting for Elevator 1 and set the r at e with
the numeric keys E to M . The number keys 0 through
100
input the value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The +/- key may be
used to reverse the throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move t he elevator stick to the other side and con-
tinue. Your setting may vary fr om —10 0 to +100%, the
initial value is +50%.
Now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press the Q key to
activate Elevator 2 rate setting and set the rate with the
numeric keys as before.
Setting the Rudder Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Rudder 1. Press the C key to
activate rate setting for Rudder 1 and set the rate with the
numeric keys E to M as before.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
rudder stick to one side and press different keys — if there
is no effect, move the rudder stick to the other side and
continue. The initial value is +50%, but your setting may
vary from -100 to +100%.
Now set the rate for Rudder 2. Press the P key to
activate Rudder 2 rate setting and set the rate with the
numeric keys as before.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the V-Tail rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator command, both V-tails should move upward. For right rudder
command, the trailing edge of both surfaces should move
to the right. If they do not, use the +/- to reverse the
direction as needed.
Use the
END ( N)
key to leave this menu.
Airplane Section, Page 82
Airplane Section
RUDDER—AILERON
Rudder to aileron coupling may be used for
correcting unwanted tendencies with aerobatic
planes. For example, this mixing can be used to
cancel out any rolling that occurs during knife
edge
flight.
The
rates
for
travel can be set independently. Mixing can be set
to be turned on and of f during flight by setting a
switch (if no ON/OFF switch is set, mixing remains on all the time).
Setting Up Rudder-Aileron Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the A->R key to get the
RUD TO
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT
or INH
to-aileron coupling.
Mode setting
AIL
mixing menu shown below.
keys(F
andG)
to
activate
(R->A)
left
and
or
inhibit
right
rudder
Use the A
rudder-
Mixing rate
setting
Setting the Mixing Ratio - Left and Right
You now set the amount of mixing for Left rudder
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Left direction and set the value with the numeric keys
E to M
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction.
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the rudder stick to the other side and continue. Your setting may vary from -100 to +100%, the
initial value i s -50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the Right rudder
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Right direction and set the throw with the numeric
keys as before.
Left
Right
Mode selection
The number k eys 0 through 100 input the
ON/OFF switch
setting
Return to
Condition screen
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, an activation switch for rudder to
aileron coupling is not set , meaning t h at once activated, it
is on all the time. If you would like to set a switch to turn
it on and off, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing
SWT P
the
desired switch location and on direction. For more information on the switch setting method, see page 37).
Use the
key. Then use the keys to choose the
END (N
) key to leave this menu.
Airplane Section, Page 83
Airplane Section
ELEVONS
This function may be used to set up the controls for delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless
aircraft
elevator functions. Receiver CH1 and CH2 are
made the operating channels for the two elevons,
and differential operation is possible.
The elevator deflection angle and operating
direction can be set for each servo. For conve-
nience, the elevon deflection angles can be trim-
med in flight when a volume-setting lever is activated (this setting is performed by the aileron
differential
Setting Up Elevon Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu. press the
the ELEVON Mixing menu as shown below. Use the
key to activate mode setting, then press the
or INH keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit Elevon
Mixing.
ADF
which
(EVN)
need
function
combined
on
page
125).
EVN
aileron
key to get
ACT
and
Delta-Wing Aircraft
Elevons
A
Mode setting
Aileron 1 left
side rate
Aileron 2 left
side rate
Elevator 2 rate
Mode Activation
Setting the Aileron 1 Rates
You now
B
key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 1 and set
the rate with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0 through
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/-
If you are not sure what you are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the a ileron stick to the other side and continue. Your setting may vary from —120 to +120%, the
initial value is +100%.
Now
key to activate Aileron 1 right rate setting and set the rate
with the numeric keys as before.
Setting the Aileron 2 Rates
This
key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 2 and set the
rate with the numeric keys E toMas before.
Now set the right-side rate for Aileron 2. Press the
P key to activate Aileron 2 right rate setting and set the
rate as before.
set
the
left-side
100
key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
set
the
right-side
procedure
is
rate
for
Aileron
1.
Press
input the value directly. The +
rate
for
Aileron
1.
Press
repeated fo r Aileron 2.
Press
Airplane Section, Page 84
theQ
theC
the
Aileron 1 right
side rate
Aileron 2 right
side rate
Elevator 1
Return to
condition menu
Setting the Elevator Rates — 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press the D key
to activate rate setting fo r Elevator 2 and set the rate with
the numeric keys
Now set the rate for Elevator 1. Press the O key to
activate Elevator 1 rate setting and set its rate with the
numeric keys.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the Elevon rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator command, both elevons should move upward. For right
aileron command, the trailing edge of the right-hand
surface should move up, and the trailing edge o f the lefthand surface should move down. I f they do not, use the
+/- to reverse the direction as needed.
Use the END ( N ) key to leave this menu.
E toM
.
rate
ELEVATOR- FLAP (E-F)
Airplane Section
This mixing is used to droop the flaps whenever
an up elevator command is given (and may be set
up for down elevator as well, helpful during
'outside' maneuvers). It helps to eliminate 'bucking,' and makes tight, square corners in maneuvers
for acrobatic aircraft.
Elevator-to-flap mixing can be set up to be
turned on and of f during flight by a switch (if no
switch is activated, this mixing remains on all the
time).
You
can
also
set
the
flap
trim
rate
in
this
Setting Up Elevator-to-Flap Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
ELE TO FPR menu shown below. Use the A key
to
activate
keys ( F and G) to activate or inhibit Elevator-to-Flap.
Mode setting
Flap trim rate
Mixing
rate
setting
mode setting, then
Down side
Up side
E->F
press
the ACT or INH
key to get the
function. If the flaperon function is activated, the
elevators are mixed with the ailerons, otherwise,
the
mixing
is
with
the
flaps
only.
ON/OFF switch
setting
Mode Selection
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Down and Up Side
You now set the amount of mixing for down elevator
command. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for
the Down direction and set the value with the numeric
keys E to
the value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to
reverse the throw direction. Your setting may vary from
-100 to +100%, the initial value is set to +50%.
Now set the amount of mixing for the up elevator
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio for
the Up direction and set the throw with the numeric key s
as before.
M
The number keys 0 through
100
input
Return to
Condition screen
Flap Trim Rate Setting
You may choose any value for the Flap Trim Rate.
Knob (A) is used to trim the position of the flap servo,
and the trim value controls the authority of the knob.
The authority may be set anywhere from 0% to 100%,
and the initial setting is 30%.
Call the flap trim setting screen by pressing the TRIM
RATE B key, and select the desired trim rate using the
screen menus. You may want a small number fo r th i s rate,
so that an accidental movement of the knob doesn't give a
large flap deflection.
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, the activation switch for Elevator-toFlap mixing is set as SW (C) on at the upper position. If
you would li ke to change the switch or turn mixin g on all
the time, call the Switch Setting screen by pressing the
SWT P
key. Then use the keys to choose the desired
switch location and on direction. For more information
on the switch setting method, see page 37).
Use th e
END ( N )
key to leave this menu.
Airplane Section, Page 85
Airplane Section
FLAP-ELEVATOR
This
function
changes when flaps are deployed for show fli g h t or
landing by mixing in a small movement of elevator.
The elevator should be adjusted to move only a
small deflection amount: too much elevator can
make the model difficult to control.
The amount of correction can be adjusted sepa-
rately for both positive and negative flap inputs,
and the neutral mixing position can be offset from
the flap neutral position. Flap-to-elevator mixing
can be turned on and off during flight by setting a
switch, but if an ON/OFF switch is not set, it
remains on al l the time. The amount of mixing can
be changed by setting a volume control.
Setting Up Flap-to-Elevator Mixing
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
FLP TO ELE menu shown below.
Mode setting
is
used
Mix (F-E)
to
compensate
F-E
for
trim
key to get the
Offset amount setting
Mixing
rate
setting
Use the A ( ) key to activate mode setting, then press
the ACT or INH
inhibit flap-to-elevator coupling.
Offset Position Setting
Then set the flap control to the offset position, and
press the SET key F to store the desired position in
memory.
Setting the Mixing Ratio — Down and Up Side
mand. Press the C key to activate mixing ratio for the
down direction and set the value with the numeric keys
E to M .
value directly. The + and - keys increase or decrease
the value by 1. The +/- key may be used to reverse the
throw direction. Your setting may vary from —100 to
+100%, the initial valu e is set to +50%.
command. Press the D key to activate mixing ratio fo r
the Up direction and set the throw with the numeric keys
as before.
Down side
Up side
Mode Selection Rate including volume adjustment
keys
(F and G)
Use the B key to activate offset setting mode.
You now set the amount of mixing for down fla p com-
The number keys 0 through
Now set the amount of mixing for the up elevator
to
activate
or
100
input the
ON/OFF switch
setting
U
On/Off Switch Setting
Initially an activation switch for is not set, meaning
tha t once activated, this function is on all the time. If you
would like to set a switch to turn it on and off, call the
Switch Setting screen by pressing the
Then use the keys to choose the desired switch location
and on direction. For more information on the switch
setting method, see page 37.
Trim volume setting
You may set up the Flap-to-Elevator mixing so that its
effect may be changed in flight by moving a trim control.
The trim control allows you to adjust the volume within
±25% of the set mixing rate, which can be handy for
getting the best value while flying the model. This option
is not activated at initial setup.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the VOL
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 3 7 ).
Use the
END
N key to leave this menu.
Trimming volume
setting
Return to Condition
screen
SWT P
key.
Airplane Section, Page 86
COLLECTIVE PITCH FUNCTION (CPT)
(DIVING
AIR
BRAKE,
HIGH
PITCH
TRIM)
Airplane Section
This function allows diving airbrake ("minus
pitch") adjustment at low throttle and high pitch
adjustment at high throttle for consistent model
speed during vertical aerobatics. This mixing can
be turned on and off during flight with a switch.
Air brake, engine idle-up trim , and t he high-side
pitch control trim can be set independently.
Setting Up Collective Pitch Function
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
COL PITCH menu shown below. Use the
key to activate mode setting, then press the ACT or
INH keys ( F and G ) to activate or inhibit the func-
tion.
Mode setting
Mixing operation
point setting
Idle-up
High pitch
Trim Rate setting
CPT
Mode selection
The
key to get the
A
mixing switching point (minus pitch/high pitch
switching point) can be set at a selected throttle
stick position, and each trim rate can be adjusted.
The throttle delay when switching from minus
pitch to high pitch and the pitch delay when
switching from high pitch to minus pitch can also
be adjusted independently.
ON/OFF switch
setting
Trimming volume
setting
Throttle delay
setting
Pitch delay
setting
Return to
Condition screen
Switch Point Setting
Press the B key to enter the thro ttle position setting
function. Then set t he throttle stick to the desired switch
key
to enter the
SET (F)
point, and press the
Idle-up Trim and Delay Setting
Press the C key to enter the Idle-Up Trim rate setting
function, and set the rate with the numeric keys F to
M. The range may be set from 0 to 100%, and the initial
value is set to 0%.
Next, press the P key to enter the Throttle delay
setting function, and set the delay with the numeric keys.
The setting range is 0 to 100%, an d the initial value is set
to0%.
Pitch Control Trim Rate and Delay Setting
Press
the D
function. Set the desired rate with the numeric keys F to
M.
The range may be set from 0 to 100%, and t he initial
value is set to 50%.
Press the O key to activate the Pitch Delay setting
menu, and set the delay with the numeric keys
The range may be set from 0 to 100% (initial setting is
0%).
key.
Pitch
Trim
Rate
setting
F to M .
Airplane Section, Page 87
On/Off Switch Setting
On initial setting, the activation switch for the Collective Pitch function is set as SW (E) ON at the lower position. If you would like to change the switch or turn
mixing on all the time, call the Switch Setting screen by
pressing the
choose the desired switch location and on direction. For
more information on the switch setting method, see page
37).
Idle-Up Trim/Pitch Co ntrol Trim Setting
You may set up the Collective Pitch function so that
its effect may be changed in fli ght by moving a trim control. The trim control allows you to adjust the volume by
moving a slider. A t initial setting, the left-side lever is set
for idle-up trim and the right-side lever is set for pitch
control trim.
Call the volume setting screen by pressing the
O key, and select the desired control using the screen
menus (for a description of the volume setting method,
see page 37).
Use t he
SWT(R)
END
(N) key to leave this menu.
key. Then use the keys to
VOL
AlLEVATORS/COMBINED AlLERONS & ELEVATORS (ALV)
This
function
tor surface on each side of the airplane independ-
ently,
so
mode) and differentially (aileron mode). This
function,
give aileron control even at low speeds, because
the
propeller
surfaces and may be used f or rolling commands.
This function requires two elevator servos connected to receiver output channels 2 and 5. In this
manual (see diagram), the rear control su r faces are
referred to as Aileron 3 and Aileron 4. With this
function, all control deflections — left and right
ailerons,
adjusted. You may even add differential to the rear
ailerons.
and
allows
you
that
they
operate
sometimes called
wash
is
always passing over
elevator
on
to
hook
together
"ailevators"
both
sides
up
the
(elevator
(ALV)
—
the
can
eleva-
will
tail
be
Airplane Section
Setting Up Differential
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the ALV key to get the
AILVATOR menu shown below. Use the A key to
activate mode setting, then press the ACT or INH
keys (F andG)to activate or inhibit the function.
Mode setting
Aileron 3 Left.
Side Rate
Aileron 4 Left
Side Rate
Elevator 1 Rate
Setting
Setting the Aileron 3 Rates
You now set the left-side travel for Aileron 3. Press the
B ke y to activate left rate setting fo r Aileron 3 and set
the rate with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0
through 100
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/-
key may be used to reverse th e throw direction.
Your setting may vary from -100 to +100%,the initial
value is-50%.
Now set the right-side rate fo r Aileron 3. Press the Q
key to activate Aileron 3 right rate setting and set the rate
with the numeric keys as before.
Setting the Aileron 4 Rates
This procedure
key to activate left rate setting for Aileron 4 and set the
rate with the numeric keys E to M as before. The max
values and initial setting are t he same as for Aileron 3.
Now set the right-side rate for Aileron 4. Press the 13
key to activate Aileron 4 right rate setting and set the rate
as before.
input
is
repeated
Elevators
Mode Activation
the
value
for
directly. The +
Aileron
4.
Press
the C
Aileron 3 Right
Side Rate
Aileron 4 Right
Side Rate
Elevator 2 Rate
Setting
Return to
condition menu
Setting the Ele va to r Rates - 1 and 2
You now set the rate for Elevator 1. press the D key
to activate rate setting for Elevator 1 and set the rate with
the numeric keys E to M . The initial rate is 100%, but
you may vary your setting between -100 and +100%.
Now set the rate for Elevator 2. Press theOkey to
activate Elevator 2 rate setting and set its rate with the
numeric keys. Settings have the same range as Elevator 1.
Checking Your Work
After you have set up the Ailevator rates, be sure that
they move the correct directions. For up elevator command, both elevators should move upward. For right
aileron command, the trailing edge of the right-hand
surface should move up. and the trailing edge o f the lefthand surface should move down. I f they do not, use the
+/- to reverse the direction as needed. Adjust the
travels on either side to get the differential effect, if you
wish.
Exiting
Use the
END ( N
) key to leave this menu.
Airplane Section, Page 88
Airplane Section
FLAPERONS
This function allows you to program the
ailerons to work in the same direction, giving a
flap response as well as aileron control (see figure).
For good square maneuvers, and landing, both
ailerons can be raised and lowered simultaneously.
While this function is on, regular aileron operation
is always present.
The Flaperon function requires two separate
channels: Receiver CH1 (aileron 1/flap 2) and CH6
(aileron 2/flap 1) are the operating channels. The
Aileron 1 and Aileron 2 left and right deflection
angles can be adjusted independently, making it
easy to apply differential to the ailerons. With
differential, the up side travel is set to around 5%
larger than the down travel.
Setting Up Flaperons
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
FLAPERON menu as shown below. Use the A ke y
to activate mode setting, then press the
keys
(F and G) to
activate or
(FPN)
inhibit
the
FLP
function.
key to get the
ACTorINH
You may also adjust the
throws independently, and you can set the flap
trim
rate
as
large
or
small
flap trim offset can be adjusted, allowing you to
freely change the flap neutral angle.
Aileron operation
Flap operation
as
Flap
you
like.
1 and Flap 2
Also,
the
Mode setting
Aileron 1 Left
Side Tra ve l
Aileron 2 Left
Side Travel
Flap 2 Travel
Setting
Mode Selection
Setting the Aileron 1 Travel
You now set the left-side travel for Aileron 1. Press the
B
key to activate left travel setting for Aileron 1 and set
the travel with the numeric keys E to M . The number
keys 0
through 100 input the
and - keys increase or decrease the value by 1. The
+/- key may be used to reverse the throw direction.
If you are not sure what yo u are changing, hold the
stick to one side and press different keys — if there is no
effect, move the aileron stick to the other side and continue. Your setting may vary from —120 to +120%, wit h
an initial value of +100%.
Now set the righ t-side travel f or Aileron 1. Press the
Q
key to activate Aileron 1 right travel setting and set
the travel with the numeric keys as before.
value
directly. The +
To Next Screen
Aileron 1 Right
Side Travel
Aileron 2 Right
Side Tra vel
Flap 1 Travel
Setting
Return
to
condition menu
Setting the Aileron 2 Travels
This procedure
key to activate left travel setting for Aileron 2 and set the
travel with the numeric keys E to M as before.
Now set the right-side travel for Aileron 2. Press the
P key to activate Aileron 2 right travel setting and set
the travel as before.
Setting the Flap Travels — 1 and 2
You now
activate travel setting for Flap 2 and set the travel with
the numeric keys E to M . Your setting may va ry fro m
-100 to +100%, with an initial value of +100%.
Now set the travel for Flap 1. Press the
activate Flap 1 travel setting and set its travel with the
numeric keys. I ts initial value is -100%.
is
repeated for Aileron 2.
set
the
travel
for
Flap
2.
Press
Press
the D key
O
theC
to
key to
Airplane Section, Page 89
Flap Trim Authority Setting
In the Flaperon mode. Flap Trim moves both ailerons
upwards or downwards together. To input the Flap Trim
Authority, move to the next screen by pressing the
R key. Then press theDkey and set the rate with the
numeric keys F to M. You may choose any value from
0% to 100% f or the Flap Trim Authority. The initial
setting is 30%, but a smaller number is recommended.
Flap Trim Offset Setting
Flap trim offset sets the flap position from which
motion occurs. To input the flap trim offset amount
setting, press th e B key, then set the flap trimmer to the
position to be set and press the
can be anywhere between ±(trim authority setting).
Checking Your Work
After you have set up everything, be sure the controls
move the correct directions. If they do not, use the +/-
to reverse the direction as needed.
SET
F key. The offset
NXT
Airplane Section
Use the
to get to the previous menu.
END
( N) key to leave this menu, or hit PRE
Airplane Section, Page 90
Airplane Section
AIRBRAKE
Airbrake presets are used to set up preset
deflections of the elevators, flaps, and (optionally)
spoilers for landing precision or for constant speed
during vertical flight maneuvers. Airbrake presets
can be turned on and off during flight by ON/OFF
switch, or you may define an AUTO mode where
mixing is turned on and off automatically by
throttle stick position.
The AUTO mode, if used, may be turned on
and off with a switch. However, a command on
Setting Up The Airbrake Presets
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
AIR BRAKE menu as shown below.
Mode setting
Flap Preset
Position Setting
Elevator Preset
Position Setting
(ABK)
ABK
key to get the
the
air
brake
has
priority
of the position of the AUTO mode ON/OFF
switch.
Suggested settings for the Airbrake function are
a flap deflection of +50%. The elevators will need
to be set to about -20 to 23%. Of course, the
elevators should be adjusted so that the model
maintains
is operated.
level
flight
when
and
is
followed
the
Airbrake
Flap Trim Rate
Setting
Spoiler Setting
Air brake ON/OFF
Switch Setting
regardless
function
Airbrake Mode Selection
Use the A key to activate mode setting, and
press the ACT F key to activate the function. Now
you must decide on Manual or Auto operation. Select the
manual mode by pressing the MAN ( G) key. Select the
AUT
auto mode by pressing the
Throttle Position Setting (Auto Mode Only)
For the Auto mode, you need to input the position at
which the function will take effect. Press t h e B key, then
move the throttle stick to the desired position, and press
SET
the
Flap Preset Position Setting
the C key and use the rate setting keys
setting may vary from -100 to 100%, and is initially set
to
( F ) key to memorize the position.
To set the position that the fla ps will move to, press
50%.
H key.
E to M
. This
Return
to
condition menu
Elevator Preset Position Setting
To set the position that the elevators will move to,
press the D key and use the rate setting keys E to M .
This setting may vary from -100 to 100%, and is initially
set to -30% by the system.
Flap Trim Authority Setting
Flap Trim moves both ailerons upwards or downwards
together. To input the Flap Trim Authority, press the
NXT R
key. Then set the rate with the numeric keys
E to M. You may choose any v alue from 0% to 100%
for the Flap Trim Authority. The initial setting is 30%,
but a smaller number is recommended. If you input a
number here, it will override whatever value was input in
the Flaperon menu.
Airplane Section, Page 91
Airplane Section
Spoiler setting: Press the
menu below.
Spoiler Activate
Spoiler Preset
Setting
Use the A () key to activate mode setting, then
press the
or inhibit the function. Press the B key and set the rate
with the numeric keys E to M . The initial spoiler preset
is 50%, but you may set it between -100 and +100%.
Return to preceding screen by pressing the Q key.
Airbrake ON/OFF Switch Definition
SW (C ) is turned ON at the lower position at initial
setting. If you'd like another switch, call the switch
setting menu by pressing the SWTPkey. For a description of the switch setting method, see page 37.
Caution: if the ON/OFF switch is disabled with NUL, the
Airbrake function remains on all the time.
ACTorINH
SPO Q
key to get to the
Spoiler Mode Selection
keys ( F andG)to activate
To Preceding
Screen
Auto ON/OFF Airbrake Switch Definition (AUTO mode
only)
At first setting, the automatic airbrake control switch
is defined as SW (E), ON at the lower position. To change
this, call the switch setting menu by pressing the
O
key. For a description of the switch setting method,
seepage37.
Use the
END N
key to exit this menu.
SWT
Airplane Section, Page 9 2
Airplane Section
SNAP ROLL
Your PCM 1024Z system may be programmed
to perform snap rolls by flipping a switch. Four
snap roll directions can be defined, and the preset
positions of the aileron, elevator, and rudder
servos can be set f or each one.
You may activate a safety switch to ensure that
snap rolls are not accidentally commanded while
the
landing
switch is turned on accidentally.
Setting Up The Snap Roll Presets
Activation of command
In the Condition Menu, press the
SNAP ROLL menu as shown below.
Snap Roll Directions
(Note: These snap roll direction se tt i ng switches are only present on the T9ZAP systems, not on the T9ZHP)
gear
(SIMP)
is
down,
even
if
the
SNP
snap
roll
key to get the
Direction Switches
Mode setting
Rate
setting
Mode selection
Use the
press the
or inhibit the function.
Inputting the Snap Roll Preset Control Positions
We'll start with the 1-2 direction (Right/Up) snap
roll setting. Press the R key to get to the setting menu,
then press the
To
key. Use the numeric keys
preset condition. The default is +100%, but you may use
anything between -110 and +110%.
Now we'll set the Elevator servo preset. Press the C
key. and set the preset with the numeric keysEtoM.
This also has a default of +100%, but you may use anything between -110 and +110%.
The last part of the setting is for the rudder position.
Press the D key, and enter the rate that you want the
rudder to move with the numeric keys E to M. This
setting also has a default of +100%, and may be set anywhere between -110 and +110%.
This procedure should be repeated for the
direction (Rright/Down) snap roll setting,
A
ACTorINH
set
the Aileron
key to activate mode setting, then
keys ( F and G ) to activate
1-2
F key.
servo
throw setting,
E to M
press
to input the desired
2-2
direction
theB
-Th row setting
ON/OFF switch
setting
Safety switch setting
Return to condition
menu
(Left/Up) snap roll setting, and 2-1 direction (Left/
Down) snap roll setting.
Snap Roll Switch ON/OFF Definition
SW (H) is defined to be the Snap Roll switch, and is
turned ON at the forward position at initial setting. If
you'd like another switch, call the s witch setting menu by
pressing the
switch setting method, see page 37. Caution: if you define
a switch that doesn't have a spring return, the Snap R oll
function will remain on all the time!
Snap Roll Safety switch setting
A safety switch should be used to prevent accidental
operation of the snap roll function. To examine the snap
roll safety switc h settings, call up the switch setting screen
by pressing the SWT
defines SW (F) for Mode I, (G) for Mode II to be the
safety switch. You should set the ON direction of the
safety switch to match the landing gear switch position
when the landi ng gear is down. When this switch is ON,
1-1
the snap roll function is inhibited.
Use the
SWT
P key. For a description of the
END N
key to exit this menu.
O
key. The function initially
Airplane Section, Page 93
Airplane Section
THROTTLE CURVE
This function programs throttle curves for dif-
ferent
flight
modes.
servo
response
by a 13-point curve. The low side rate can be adjusted with a volume control (point 7 is the refer-
Setting Up The Throttle
Throttle Curve Inputting
In the Condition Menu, press the
the THR CURVE menu shown in the figure below.
Curve setting
Low Side
Rate Setting
over
The
full
ADJ. (TCV)
throttle
stroke
Curve Function
of
curve
the
throttle
TCV
sets
the
stick
key to get
ence).
The
servo
delay
at
flight
condition
can also be programmed. You need to activate the
Model menu throttle curve [THR] function (page
53) to allow the Throttle curve function to work
properly.
switching
Point Movement
Trim Volume
Setting
Low Side Rate Set Value, Including Trim Volume
Setting Point Selection (Points 1 to 13)
Press
the Bkey
function. Use the movement keys Q and R to select the
point whose value is to be set. The
the poin t number by one, and the
point number by one. The active point on the curve is
shown as a black dot.
Once you have selected the desired point on the curve,
you may input the rate with the rate setting keys E to
M.
The number keys 0 through
directly. The
value by 0.5 with each button pressing (so it takes two
hits to see a number change because of numeric rounding).
You may set or reset each point on the curve by
repeating these steps for each point.
Low-Side Rate Adjustment
Press
the D
numeric keys E to M . You may set anywhere in the
range fro m 0 to 110% (initially the rate is set to 100%).
to
tur n on the curve
+
and - keys increase or decrease the
key
and you may
<-PT
input
inputting
PT->
key increases
key reduces the
100
input the value
the rate
with
the
Return To
Condition Menu
Low-Side Volume Control Assignment
No volume controller is defined when TCV is first
activated. To set the control and direction of the volume
adjuster, call the volume setting screen by pressing the
VOL O
key. Use the buttons to selec t the control and
direction you desire. For a description of the volume
setting method, see page 37.
Use the
or use the END
to the Condition menu.
Curve Setting Note
If you change Point 7 after setting the low side rate,
other points in the throttle curve also change, because
Point 7 is the reference point for the curve.
PRE N
key to return to the previous menu,
N
key to leave this menu and return
Airplane Section, Page 94
HELICOPTER SECTION
This section contains information on the commands that apply to
helicopters only. Each of these functions can be set independently for
different flight conditions.
To get to these settings, press the MDL key from any menu in a
Helicopter setup. To select one, first select the line containing the
desired function with the B , C, or D keys. Then use the F to
L keys to select the function to be entered.
For conditions that apply to all models (ATV, AFR, D/R, PMX,
STM, TOF, CNA, and TRM functions), refer to the Common Condi-
tions section. For instructions on Airplanes and Sailplanes, refer to
the sections pertaining to those airc raft.
Select Desired
Line With
These Keys
Helicopter Section
To Home Screen
To System Menu
To Model Menu
Function Selection Keys Activates Condition Hold Function
Helicopter Section Table of Contents
Helicopter Transmitter Controls and Functions.
Helicopter Receiver and Servo Connections.
Helicopter Setup Example.
Specific Control Setup Definitions
PCV.
. .
.Pitch Curve
PHV. .
.Hovering
PTM
. .
.Pitch
Trim
TCV
. .
.Throttle
THV
. .
.Hovering
HOF
. . .Hovering
HLD. .
SWP. . .
P->R
R->T
GYR. .
ACC .
INV. . . .Inverted
.Throttle Hold
.Swashplate Type
. . .Pitch->
. . .Rudder -> Throttle
.Gyro
.
.Acceleration.
Rudder
Sensitivity.
............................
..........
Pitch.
........
...........
Curve.
........
Throttle.
Offset.
Pitch . ......
......
.......
......
.......
........
......
.......
.........
.Adjusts
flight conditions
.Used
around hover
.Allows pitch
without changing curve
.Program
throttle response
.Can adjust
around hover
.Programs
point
.Moves
during autorotation
.Compensates
cyclic applied
.Handles torque changes
pitch angle inputs
.Accounts
to rudder
.Used
.Cancels torque due
throttle commands
Sets
flight
to
to
pitch
................ 96
.................. 98
99
response
trim
the
for
switch
pitch
the
throttle
pitch
throttle
power
rates
in
different
response
trim
offset
shape of
response. . . .
mix
to
for
power
change
gyro
to
for
inverted
. . . 104
. . . .
......
the.
.....
hovering
...
idle
.....
loss
when 111
from . . . 112
due. . .
sensitivity . .
sudden
. . .
....
105
106
107
108
109
110
.113
114
116
117
Helicopter Section, Page 95
HELICOPTER TRANSMITTER CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Functions and locations given in this drawing are
the factory default positions, which occur upon
startup. Each setting can be easily changed as the
owner desires. The Function Change menu [FNC]
may be used for this purpose.
Helicopter Section
Helicopter Section, Page 96
Note that all stick & switch positions may be
changed
1.
Aileron control
2.
Throttle control . . . (MODE II)
Elevator control . . . (MODE I)
3.
Elevator control . . . (MODE II)
Throttle control
4.
Rudder control
5.
CH 5 switch
Rate gyro output switching/inverted switch.
6.
Hovering rate lever (CH6)
Adjusts the hovering point pitch
independently from the thr o t tle.
pitch trimming when hovering. When t h e
throt t le stic k is at the SLOW or HIGH side,
the pitch servo does not operate ev en if this
lever is moved.
7.
CH7/pitch trim knob
Used as a spare channel, or as the pitch
trimmer.
8.
CH8 switch
Used as a spare channel (3 positions).
9.
Aileron trim lever trims the ailerons.
10.
Elevator
11. Throttle trim lever (with ATL) Adjustable
throttle limiter type trim lever. Operates at
the throttle stick SLOW side. Movement is
maximum at maximum slow. Since the HIGH
side does not change even if the SLOW si de is
adjusted, it is very convenient when
connecting the linkage, etc.
trim
. . . (MODE I)
lever
trims the
Used in
elevators.
Helicopter Section
12. Rudder trim lever trims the rudder.
13. Pitch control HIGH side trim lever.
Pitch control servo HIGH pitch trimmer.
Adjusted for optimum pitch during flight.
14. Aileron dual rate switch.
Aileron deflection angle
15. Elevator dual rate switch.
Elevator deflection angle
16. Rudder dual rate switch.
Rudder deflection angle switch.
Can also be used as the CH9 switch.
17. Normal/idle-up 1/idle-up 2 switch.
Idle-up ON/OFF switch.
The On direction is set by condition
(CSL) function (page 40).
(Flight condition switch.)
18. Throttle hold switch.
This switch is used during auto rotation.
The ON direction is set by condition select
(CSL) function (page 40).
(Flight condition switch)
19. Trainer switch.
This switch is turned on in the forward
position. It is spring loaded and is turned off
when released. It can also be changed to an
alternate switch (page 29).
switch.
switch.
select
Helicopter Section, Page 97
HELICOPTER RECEIVER AMD SERVO CONNECTION
The receiver output order is shown below:
1. AIL Aileron
2. ELE Elevator
3. THR Throttle
4. RUD Rudder
5. GYR Rate Gyro Sensitivity Switching
6. PIT Pitch
7. AU1
8. AU2
9. CH9 Channel 9
(Spare)
(Spare)
Be sure to insert proper
direction
Helicopter Section
Five Servos are supplied
as standard
Helicopter Section, Page 98
SAMPLE HELICOPTER SETUP INSTRUCTION
Helicopter Section
The following example shows how the PCM
1024ZH may be programmed for a contest helicopter model, although for completeness we have
added other functions (these will be marked by a
"t" sign). The settings presented here are for a
typical model. Your model's settings are likely to
vary
from
these,
but
the
procedures
given
will
still
be applicable.
1 Memory Selection
Use the Model Select function
model memory.
Choose the Helicopter Setup using the Type
function from Model menu.
2 Model Naming
Name the model using the Model Name
tion in the model menu. Not e that the default flight
condition is named "NORML" (the condition name
is located next to the model name). The system
automatically adds and names three other flight
conditions, which you will program later in this
example.
MSL
to select a
TYP
MNA
func-
5 Plug Servos Into Receiver
Plug Servos into Correct Channel Numbers
1 .. . .AIL. .. .
2 ... .E LE. ... .Elevator
3 .. . .THR . . . .Throttle
4 ... .RUD . . . .Rudder
5 ... .GYR . . . .Rate Gyro Sensitivity
6 ... .PIT .... .Pitch
7 ... .AU1 . . . .(Spare)
8 ... .AU2 . . . .(Spare)
9 .. . .CH9. . . . .Channel 9
6 Set
Servo Throw Direction
Check the proper direction of throw for each
servo. Use Reversing Function
menu to set proper throw directions. Reverse channels as necessary to correct throws. Link the carburetor to the throttle servo so that the carb may be
fully closed to shut off engine.
7 Flight Conditions Switching
You may set up the system to call up more than
one function or switch to a new set of trims or control settings simultaneously by moving a single
switch. This is very convenient f or loading different
flight conditions such as Idle-up 1
IDL2
, and Throttle Hold
normal flight condition. You may change EVERY
parameter between flight modes.
We recommend that you fly the model and adjust
trims and control responses to your liking before
defining another flight condition. Then, as described
below, you will copy the set of adjustments to a new
flight condition (this will maintain all trim settings
between the different conditions), and define the
condition switches that activate them. Each may be
modified for the new desired conditions, and you
may add new functions as necessary.
Use the Condition Select
Model Menu. The four flight conditions listed above
have already been allocated. The position and ON
direction of each flight condition call switch are set
as follows:
.Aileron
HOLD
REV
IDL1
in
addition to the
CSL
button in the
in the Model
, Idle-up
2
3t Set Control Order
If desired, reset the Control Order usi ng the Function Control
may choose what sticks, sliders, and tr ims control
the different functions.
FNC
in the model menu. Here you
4 Hook Up Controls
Hookup the aileron, elevator, throttle, and rudder
servos in accordance with the model's instructions
or plans.
1. Normal. . . .
2. Idle-up
Helicopter Section. Page 99
.Operation when. .
all switches OFF etc.
1 .. . .ON at SW (E ) . .. . .For 540° stall
Center position turns, looping,
. .Used in hovering,
rolling stall turns
Helicopter Section
3. Idle-up 2 . . . .ON at SW (E) . . . . .Used fo r rolling
4. Throttle . . . .ON at SW (G) .... .Activate for
Hold Forward position autorotation.
In
4>3>2>D,
means that if the Idle-Up 1 switch is on, and Throttle
hold is turned on, the system will use the Throttle
hold settings.
To set the condition data for each flight condition, be sure that you call the appropriate condition
by turning on the correct switch (as given above).
Read the condition name after the model name to be
sure you are changing the condition you want.
Forward position aerobatics.
the
case
above,
the
with 4 having the highest
flight
condition
priority
priority.
This
8 Normal Flight Programs
Select the Normal flight settings by turning off
all the flight condition switches.
9 Throttle Curve Setting
Call the Throttle Curve
Model Menu. Check to see that it is activated ACT .
Next, move to the condition menu and press
TCV
to get the setting menu. Set the t hrottle curve
to the values shown in the table below:
THA
function from the
is
The following settings assume a semi-symmetrical
rotor blade with no twist. For the pitch curve, the
initial LOW rate is 100% and the HI G H r at e is 100%.
Set the maximum pitch angle in advance. The pitch
angle is -4° to +12°.
When setting the pitch angle, set the hovering
pitch lever and the HIGH side pitch lever to the
center positions. These levers may be activated in
flight to make adjustments. Next, input the data so
that the normal pitch used in hovering becomes
-2.5° to+10° by LOW/HIGH side rate setting.
Although unimportant in calm conditions, the
pitch angle should be set to that the High side pitch
rate is large. This provides high collective sensitivity
to help cope with windy conditions.
Pitch Curve Setting.
Move to the Condition menu, and select the pitch
curve PCV ke y. Set the pitch curve to the follow-
ing values:
Point
Setting (%)
1
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The rise at the low end is fast, and then the rise
rate
is reduced at the high end. We recommend
setting the hovering pitch to +4.5°.
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11 Flight Condition Copying
Use the Condition Select
Model Menu. This function displays the flight conditions associated with the model in active memory.
Note the condition number next to the D (default)
in the display. This is the set of conditions associated
with the trimmed model. Also note the three num-
bers following: these are the conditions associated
with Idle-up 1&2 and Throttle Hold, that will be
copied into and modified.
CSL
button in the
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The throttle responds slowly at first and then the
response rate increases at the top end.
10
Pitch Curve Setting
Call the pitch curve PIT function from the
model menu. Verify that the PIT curve function is
activated (
ACT ).
Use the Copy Condition CPC from the System
menu. This function may be used to copy the con-
tents of one condition into another. Choose the
default flight condition number (next to the D),
press the
condition number in the lower box "TO CONDITION." Give the command to copy. Repeat for
Idle-up 2 and Throttle-hold conditions.
Normal->-ldle-up 1
Normal->ldle-up 1
Normal->Throttle Hold
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SET
button, then choose the Idle-up 1
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