Sail (Sailplane); Sailplane Type; Camber Preset; Camber System - Spektrum DX8e Instruction Manual

SAIL (SAILPLANE)

Sailplane Model Type
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 Sailplane 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.
Refer to spektrumrc.com for more information about
new DX8e Spektrum AirWare updates to support these options.
Wing Tail
1 Servo Normal
2 Aileron* V-Tail A**
2 Aileron 1 Flap* V-Tail B**
2 Aileron 2 Flap*
*Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu option.
**"V-Tail A" and "V-Tail B" function as internal servo reversing. If V-Tail A
does not work correctly with your aircraft, try V-Tail B.
Sailplane Icon
In the Sailplane Type screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of
the screen. This will access the Sailplane Image screen. Click
once on the image and roll the scroll wheel left or right to for
optional images.

Camber Preset

Camber Preset is only available when 2 aileron wing type is
selected in Sailplane Type. The Camber Preset function enables
you to program the ailerons, fl aps, wing tips and elevator for a
specifi c position in each Flight Mode.
If fl ight modes are not active, 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 fl ight modes.
Move the fl ight mode switch to the desired position to change the
Camber Preset values.

Camber System

Camber System is only available when 2 aileron wing type is
selected in Sailplane Type. The Camber System allows in-fl ight
camber adjustment and is also used as the braking system, often
referred to as Crow or Butterfl y. The Camber System enables you
to assign the Camber System to a different switch in each fl ight
mode.
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Motor
Inhibit
Assign to a Switch
(optional)
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