User manual FUTABA FC-16

[. . . ] BEFORE EACH FLIGHT: Always check the transmitter and receiver battery voltage to ensure they have enough remaining capacity to complete the flight. Always exit programming mode before attempting to fly the model. Only use the FC-16 with a 2. 4GHz system such as the Futaba FASSTTM system, or a PCM system. Use with an FM system is strongly discouraged since interference can cause serious operational problems. Gyro operating precautions: Gyro The FC-16 requires 5-10 seconds to initialize when the power is turned on. [. . . ] Always try the "Sports" flight mode first and if you determine that the feel is not aggressive enough or if the pirouette mode. The "Sports" Flight Mode will satisfy most pilots. The flight mode is changed by pushing the data [+] or [­] key. Sports = 540 degrees per second 38 AILERON GYRO BASIC SETTING 7KH >$, /*\UR@ %DVLF PHQX FRQWDLQV DOO RI WKH IXQFWLRQV QHFHVVDU\ WR VHW XS WKH &*< UROO D[LV IRU RSHUDWLRQ Push MODE +/­ key (1) Start display Use the mode [+] / [-] keys to navigate the setting menus. (2) Gyro direction [default: Normal] This parameter controls which direction the FC-16 (roll axis) will compensate when the helicopter rolls. Pick the helicopter up and roll the helicopter to the right. The FC-16 should compensate by adding left cyclic to the swash plate. If the FC-16 compensates in the wrong direction, then it will be necessary to reverse the Compensation Direction setting by pressing the [+] or [-] data key once. WARNING Verify that the FC-16 compensates in the correct direction before flight. If the compensation direction is incorrect the model will roll uncontrollably, at a very high rate. 39 AILERON GYRO BASIC SETTING (3) Gyro gain [default:100%, ranges:0~120%] The top line shows the Aileron Gyro Base Gain and the bottom line shows the actual working gain as set within the transmitter. If the Aileron Gain Channel is set to [INH] within the FC-16 [S. Bus]->Basic setting menu, then the remote transmitter gain adjustment is not available and the actual working gain is set by using data [+] or [-] keys within this parameter. (4) Gyro working mode [default: CMT] The available choices are CMT, Normal or AVCS. The CMT mode will allow you to select either AVCS or Normal mode by using the Aileron Gain Channel. The Normal mode will always always operate in AVCS Mode. Available Flight Mode Presets: 1 - Least aggressive, good for beginners 4 - Fairly aggressive 5 - Extremely aggressive 45 SWASH BASIC SETTING (6) Aileron servo reverse [default: Normal] This setting is used to set the operational direction for the Aileron CCPM servo. The easiest way to set up the FC-16 is to observe which direction each servo needs to move when the collective stick is moved towards positive collective pitch. If the servo is moving the wrong direction then press the data [+] or [-] key to reverse that specific servo within the GY750. Once the collective is operating in the correct direction, check the cyclic controls. If the cyclic controls operate in the wrong direction, reverse FC-16. (7) Elevator servo reverse [default: Normal] This setting is used to set the operational direction for the Elevator CCPM servo. The easiest way to set up the FC-16 is to observe which direction each servo needs to move when the collective stick is moved towards positive collective pitch. If the servo is moving the wrong direction, then press the data [+] or [-] key to reverse that specific servo within the GY750. Once the collective is operating in the correct direction check the cyclic controls. If the cyclic controls operate in the wrong direction, reverse FC-16. 46 SWASH BASIC SETTING (8) Pitch servo reverse [default: Normal] This setting is used to set the operational direction for the Pitch CCPM servo. The easiest way to set up the FC-16 is to observe which direction each servo needs to move when the collective stick is moved towards positive collective pitch. If the servo is moving the wrong direction, then press the data [+] or [-] key to reverse that specific servo within the GY750. [. . . ] It is fundamental for governor operation. It must be set prior to other function setting. It must be set when the throttle linkage is changed or trim is changed as well. For this setting, idling position is set first, then high position guided by the display. [. . . ]