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Name your model memory. Navigate to ETC > NAM, then press the
menu. Use the four
arrow
when finished.
Due to the involved nature of helicopter programming options, you will need to disable the Basic menu
structure to access the complete list of features. Navigate to ETC > BASIC, then use the
toggle that option to OFF.
The transmitter has flight mode switches installed in the traditional locations for airplane use. For
helicopter's, you may want to swap the locations. This can be done by carefully removing the back
housing, then removing the switches and swapping their positions. You can also send the radio to the
service department for that modification.
Tip: If you use a flight simulator, it would be advisable to make sure the flight mode
switches on your flight sim controller and on your Airtronics transmitter operate
identically. This will ensure that any "muscle memory" you develop with the flight
simulator will be correct when you fly the real thing.
The direction of your switches can be reversed electronically by navigating to ETC > SWR and use
the
key to toggle the option between NOR and REV.
Inc+/Yes
Swash Plate Settings
A helicopter imparts control inputs to the main rotor head through the swash plate. There are two
different methods used to give inputs to the swash plate: CCPM mixing, and mechanical mixing. With a
CCPM setup, you have three servos working in unison to tilt, raise or lower the swash plate. Mechanical
mixing uses three servos that work independently: one for left/right cyclic, one for fore/aft cyclic, and
one for collective pitch.
Select the appropriate swash plate type. Navigate to ETC > SWH, and use the
scroll through the available swash plate types. The diagram below indicates the correct CCPM mode to
choose if you have a CCPM helicopter.
keys to change the current letter or scroll to other letters. Press the
button to enter that
right-arrow
or
Inc+/Yes
key
End
key to
Inc+/Yes
keys to
Dec-/No
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