Trainer (Trainer System) - AIRTRONICS SD-10G Operating Manual

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10.TRainER (TRainER SYSTEM)

The SD-10G transmitter features a Trainer System that allows you to connect two SD-10G transmitters together for the purpose
of training a new pilot or for training a more experienced pilot on a new model.
During use, one transmitter acts as the Master (Instructor) and the other transmitter acts as the Slave (Student). The Instructor
controls the Student's model as long as the Trainer Switch is released. Once the Instructor maneuvers the model to a safe
altitude, the Instructor holds the Trainer Switch and the Student has control of the model. The Student will have control of the
model as long as the Instructor holds the Trainer Switch. Once the Trainer Switch is released, the Instructor will have control
of the model once again. If at any time the Instructor feels that the Student is in a situation that endangers the model, the
Instructor releases the Trainer Switch and control of the model returns instantly to the Instructor.
In addition, when the SD-10G transmitter is set to MASTER mode, the option of Activating or Inhibiting the four basic flight controls
of the Student's transmitter can be made. When a control stick is Inhibited, that specific control surface cannot be operated by the
Student. This is useful when the Instructor does not want the Student to worry about using one or more controls.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRAINER SYSTEM
The Trainer System is compatible ONLY with another SD-10G transmitter.
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You MUST use the SD-10G Trainer Cable. See your local Airtronics dealer for more information and availability.
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During use, the Master transmitter should be turned ON and the Slave transmitter should either be turned ON, or to save
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battery power, the Slave transmitter LCD Display can be turned ON, using the DISPLAY key.
Both transmitters must be programmed identically for the Trainer System to function properly. For example, servo reversing,
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centering, end points, and other settings must be identical.
In the default configuration, the Trainer function is not assigned to a switch. We strongly suggest assigning the Trainer function
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to the spring-loaded switch 21, or to one of the two push-button switches 32 or 34.
Connecting the Master and Slave Transmitters
1) Plug one end of the Trainer Cable into the back of one SD-10G
transmitter, then plug the other end of the Trainer Cable into the second
SD-10G transmitter.
You MUST use the SD-10G Trainer Cable. See your local Airtronics
dealer for more information and availability.
The following Modulation configurations can be used:
Master: FH3 to Slave: FH3
Master: FH3 to Slave: FH1
Master: FH1 to Slave: FH3
Master: FH1 to Slave: FH1
Activating the Trainer Function [Instructor (Master) Transmitter]
Follow the steps below to Activate the Trainer function on the Instructor's transmitter.
The Trainer function must be Activated on both transmitters separately. The Instructor's transmitter is set to Master and the
Student's transmitter is set to Slave. To Activate the Student's transmitter, see page 40.
1) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight TRAINER, then press the ENTER key to display the TRAINER menu. The cursor
will default to TRAINER>INH.
2) Press the YES/+ key to change the current transmitter's Trainer mode
to MASTER. TRAINER>MASTER will be displayed and
displayed on the Top menu, indicating that the transmitter is operating
in MASTER mode.
Master
will be
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Slave