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Innovative Spread Spectrum Technology
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Sailplane Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung Segelflugzeuge
istruzioni per Aliante

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  • Page 1 Sailplane Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Segelflugzeuge Manuel d'utilisation planeur Manuale di SPEKTRUm istruzioni per Aliante Innovative Spread Spectrum Technology Bind-N-Fly." Ready to fly, redefined. □smj NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up- to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product._____________________________...
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
  • Page 3 • control from the throttle stick or auxiliary knob. Common mixing such as With the new DX8 sailplane AirWare™ firmware update, the Aileron to Flap, Aileron to Rudder, and Elevator to Flap is simple and Spektrum™ DX8 DSMX® transmitter now features full sailplane support straight forward, plus setting differential for the Ailerons and Flap in for the discerning sailplane pilot.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS F-Mode Setup ..................................4 SAIL (Sailplane) .................................. 4 Sailplane Type................................4 Trim....................................4 Camber Preset................................5 Camber System................................5 SAIL Mixing..................................5 Differential..................................5 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................6 FCC Information ................................. 7 FAA Information ................................. 7 LIMITED WARRANTY .................................
  • Page 5: F-Mode Setup

    Diagrams and setup names show transmitter screen to show the available setups. SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wing Normal Dual Ailerons* 2 Aileron 1 Flap* 2 Aileron 2 Flap* Tail...
  • Page 6: Trim

    £ " Motor Inhibit Assign to a Switch (optional) *Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differentia! menu option. Trim In Sailplane mode, under trim setup the elevator is set by default to Common. This is can be changed to F Mode so that the sailplane can be trimmed in pitch in every flight mode.
  • Page 7 0 0 0 seconds, when you ______ change Speed flight : Norm modes. Camber Presets SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Move the flight mode switch to the desired position to change the Camber Preset values.
  • Page 8: Camber System

    Camber System Camber System is only available when 2 aileron wing type is selected in Wing Type. The Camber System allows in-flight camber adjustment and is also used as the braking system, often referred to as Crow or Butterfly. The Camber System enables you to assign the Camber System to the Spoiler Stick, right or left trimers or the Right Knob for each flight mode.
  • Page 9: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2.A successful radio equipment ground-range model. check in accordance with manufacturer's (i)Not operate model aircraft carrying recommendations will be completed before pyrotechnic devices which explode or the first flight of a new or repaired model SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 10 aircraft. 3.At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place (AMA Document #706-Recommended Field Layout): (a)Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. (b)At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established.
  • Page 11: Fcc Information

    FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location. More information about model aviation can be found at www.modelaircraft.org. The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www.faa.gov. SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers all Product(s) involved in a Horizon Hobby, Inc., warranty claim. Service or (Horizon) warrants to the replacement decisions are at original purchaser that the the sole discretion of Horizon. product purchased (the Proof of purchase is required "Product") will be free from for all warranty claims.
  • Page 13 Visa, MasterCard, your product for service. American Express, and When calling Horizon, you Discover cards. By will be asked to provide your submitting any item to complete name, street Horizon for service, you are SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 14 serviced. Further, agreeing to Horizon's Terms the sender will be and Conditions found on our responsible website arranging return http://www.horizonhobby. shipment of the un- com/content/_service- serviced Product, through a carrier of center_render-service-center. sender's choice and at the ATTENTION: sender's expense. Horizon service is Horizon will hold limited to Product...
  • Page 15: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    Declaration of Conformity HH2010080203 (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. SPM DX8 Transmitter SPM8800EU, SPMR8800EU 2 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European the European Union R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:...
  • Page 16 5PEKTRUITI. Innovative Spread Spectrum Technology © 2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. DSMX, AirWare, SimpleScroll, JR, Vibe and Bind-N-Fly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC US 7,391,320.

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