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The 10X contains a number of functions that include built-in pro-
gramming for Flight Modes, including:
• Individual (up to 5) dual rates and exponential curves for
aileron, elevator, and rudder
• Flap positions with elevator trim correction
• Servo speed for all 10 channels
• Three gyro gain settings are available on two channels simulta-
neously, including stick priority gain
• Aileron differential
• Snap roll settings for primary flight controls (rate/direction)
• Aileron-to-rudder mixing
• Rudder-to-aileron and rudder-to-elevator mixing
• Up to 8 programmable mixers (includes 3 multi-point mixers)
While the majority of the items listed above pertain to specific
functions, the fact that eight programmable mixers are included
provides the pilot with an unlimited number of other possibilities in
determining the aircraft's behavior when a Flight Mode is selected.
Flight Mode Programming
It's not practical to program all Flight Mode settings at one time,
especially for a new aircraft. This approach would be difficult,
time-consuming, risky, and would probably result in less-than-
optimum Flight Mode configurations. Therefore, our recommend-
ed procedure is based upon a building block, or phased, approach
that involves programming and adding functions to Flight Modes
one at a time. This allows the pilot to program a function, test-fly
the function with minimal risk, and fine tune the settings for opti-
mal performance before adding the function to Flight Modes.
If the pilot has already programmed and flown individual func-
tions, then the functions may be added to Flight Modes one or a
few at a time without extensive testing. Follow the steps below to
program Flight Mode features until you become familiar with the
general approach and are ready to experiment on your own.
Note: The 10X provides the option of having three Flight
Modes (FM-0, FM-1, FM-2) or five Flight Modes (FM-0, FM-1,
FM-2, FM-3, FM-4). Therefor, references to FM-0 – FM-4 may
be replaced by FM-0 – FM-2 if the pilot has activated only three
Flight Modes.
Preliminary Flight Mode Programming
When the Flight Mode feature is first activated, only one function
is automatically associated with Flight Modes. This one function
is the Dual Rate (D/R & EXP) function (Code 13), which affects
the movements of the three primary flight controls (aileron, ele-
vator, and rudder). All other functions and features are optional
and can be assigned to Flight Modes at the pilot's discretion.
Since the D/R&EXP function is automatically associated with
Flight Modes when Flight Modes are activated, this function
must be addressed first. Take some time to become familiar with
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the explanations of the Flight Mode switches in Code 17. Pay
particular attention to the note regarding the FM-0 (or "home
base") position, and using this position to achieve "safe settings"
for dead-stick or other emergency situations. The steps below
provide for setting up dual rates and curves and assigning them to
the Flight Mode.
With the flight modes activated in Code 17, use the DR&EXP
function (Code 13) to select and program rates/curves for the
ailerons, elevator, and rudder. The D/R switch to which you
assigned the Flight Mode function is used to select the 0, 1, and 2
(and optionally 3 and 4) positions for each control for program-
ming purposes. Simply move the switch to the desired flight
mode position and then adjust the rate and expo for that flight
mode. Refer to Code 13 for more information.
Once Flight Modes have been activated, two of the D/R switches
become inoperative and will no longer select rates/curves. This
activity is transferred exclusively to the third D/R switch you
have selected to control Flight Modes--it is now the Flight Mode
switch. This also applies to the D/R&EXP function itself should
you wish to adjust one or more rates/curves. The Flight Mode
switch must be used to select between the 0, 1, and 2 position for
each control while in the D/R&EXP function (Code 13) in order
to make adjustments to the rates/curves.
Note: If you intend to set up Flight Modes for takeoff and land-
ing, make a mental note of which Flight Modes (FM-0–FM-4) you
are going to use for each. If the same aircraft configuration is
going to be used for both takeoff and landing, then a single Flight
Mode can be used. It will be necessary to remember which Flight
Modes are for takeoff and landing if there are other functions that
you wish to activate for these two modes, such as extending the
landing gear and lowering flaps. Also be sure to select the appro-
priate D/R&EXP settings for takeoff and landing Flight Modes.
Put some flights on the aircraft to become familiar with your
Flight Mode switch(s), and the rates/curves that are active in each
Flight Mode. Use the D/R&EXP function (Code 13) to adjust
rates and curves until you're satisfied with performance.
Preliminary Flight Mode programming is now complete. When
you're comfortable with flying the aircraft in this basic Flight
Mode configuration, proceed with programming, test flying, and
adjusting the settings for the next function (if any) that is to be
added to Flight Modes.
Retractable Landing Gear
If your aircraft is equipped with retractable landing gear and you
would like to control them as a function of Flight Modes, this
may be the next logical feature to program. The procedure
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