F-Mode Setup; Sail (Sailplane); Sailplane Type; Trim - Spektrum DX8 Instruction Manual

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F-MODE SETUP

Use the Flight Mode Setup menu to assign switches to flight modes.
Mode Number of Switches
Sailplane
Sailplane Flight Mode Setup
You can assign up to four flight modes using any combination
of up to two switches.

SAIL (Sailplane)

NOTICE: Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended
control throws.
CAUTION:
Always do a Control Test of your model with
the transmitter after programming to make sure your
model responds as desired.

Sailplane Type

Use the Wing Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match
your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the
transmitter screen to show the available setups.

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.

Camber Preset

Camber Preset is only available when 2 aileron wing type is
selected in Wing Type. The Camber Preset function enables you
to program the ailerons, flaps and elevator for a specific position
in each Flight Mode.
If flight modes are inactive, only one preset position is available
and it is always active.
The Camber Preset Speed enables the control surfaces to
transition over a period of time, up to 30 seconds, when you
change flight modes.
4
Number of Flight Modes
2 4
Wing
Normal
Dual Ailerons*
2 Aileron 1 Flap*
2 Aileron 2 Flap*
Tail
Normal
V-Tail A
V-Tail B
Motor
Inhibit
Assign to a Switch (optional)
*Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu option.
Move the flight mode switch to the desired position to change
the Camber Preset values.
SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL