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Page 1 INC+/M1 DEC-/M2 END/M3 F-MODE BIND User's Guide Page 1...
Page 2 Service Information �� Back Cover Packaging The packaging of your Airtronics AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system has been specially designed for the safe transportation and storage of the radio control system's components. After unpacking your radio control system, do not discard the packaging materials.
Page 3: Additional Receiver Information
RF Exposure Statement The AQUILA 6 transmitter has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Airtronics accesso- ries supplied or designated for this product, and provided at least 20cm separation between the antenna the user's body is maintained.
Page 4: Safety And Usage Precautions
SaFETy anD USagE PREcaUTiOnS gEnERaL SaFETy Be certain to read this Operating Manual in its entirety. Do not expose the radio control system to water or excessive moisture. 'Safety First' for yourself, for others, and for your equipment. Please waterproof the receiver and servos by placing them Observe all the rules of the flying site or anywhere you in a water-tight radio box when operating model boats.
Page 5: Receiver Precautions
Reception can be blocked if the antenna reception wires are shielded inside a carbon fiber fuselage. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages resulting from use of components other than genuine Airtronics components.
Page 6: Features And Specifications
FEaTURES anD SPEciFicaTiOnS gEnERaL SySTEM FEaTURES 6-Channel 2.4GHz FHSS-1 Digital Proportional Computer Radio Control System for Aircraft and Helicopters Full-Range RX71E 7-Channel 2.4GHz FHSS-1 Receiver 6 Cell Battery for Lighter Weight and Better Feel 10 Model Memory Model Select Direct Model Select (Models 1~3) Audible Low Voltage Alarm Easy-to-Read Multi-Function LCD with Digital Voltage Display Low-Power Range Check Mode...
Page 7: Features Familiarization
FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn TRanSMiTTER FEaTURES DiagRaMS Use the diagrams below to familiarize yourself with the basic features of your AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 transmitter. Descriptions of these features can be found on pages 8 and 9. The transmitter antenna is adjustable. It should be adjusted so that when you're holding the transmitter while you're fl ying, the antenna is orientated as close to perpendicular to the ground as possible at all times.
Page 8: Receiver Features Diagram
FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn REcEivER FEaTURES DiagRaM Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the RX71E 7-Channel receiver included with your AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system. Descriptions of these features can be found below and on the next page. Bind LED Bind Button Antenna...
Page 9: Servo Connectors
Trainer mode is set to Slave. SERvO cOnnEcTORS The RX71E 7-Channel receiver included with your AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system uses universal Airtronics 'Z' connectors which are electronically compatible with the servos of other radio control system manufacturers. The connectors are rugged, but should be handled with care.
Page 10: Servo Recommendations
Although most current brand servos will work with your AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system, we recommend using Airtronics brand servos. For pricing, availability, and more selection, please visit your local Airtronics dealer or our website at http://www.airtronics.net. 94102Z Standard Bushing...
Page 11: Tips And Suggestions
FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn qUick-STaRT BaSic MODEL SETUP The information in this section describes the basic steps that you can use to quickly setup a new model. Regardless of the model you are flying, using the basic functions of the AQUILA 6 transmitter for most applications is easy and will get your model setup quickly.
Page 12 FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn TiPS anD SUggESTiOnS, cOnTinUED..An after-market peak-detection charger, cycler, or fast charger should NOT be used to charge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries through the transmitter. The circuitry within the transmitter can interfere with the peak-detection charger's normal operation, resulting in over-charging and damaging the batteries, and possibly the transmitter itself.
Page 13: Transmitter Battery Installation
SySTEM cOnnEcTiOnS TRanSMiTTER BaTTERy inSTaLLaTiOn 1) Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter by pushing down firmly on the tab in the top of the battery cover and pulling the battery cover out. 2) Install six 'AA' batteries into the battery tray, making sure that the polarity is correct. The direction that each battery should be installed is molded into the battery tray (+ Positive and - Negative).
Page 14 TRanSMiTTER anD REcEivER BaTTERy chaRging The AQUILA 6 transmitter features a Charging Jack, which can be used with the Airtronics 95034 110v AC Transmitter and Receiver Dual Charger to recharge the batteries without removing them from the transmitter. In addition, this charger can also be used to recharge a 4.8v (4 cell) or 6.0v (5 cell) rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH receiver battery pack at the same time.
Page 15: Lcd And Programming Keys
LcD anD PROgRaMMing kEyS The AQUILA 6 transmitter features four Programming Keys, a Navigation Pad and an ENTER key, all used in conjunction to facilitate transmitter programming . This section summarizes the functions of these features in addition to detailing the main areas of the Multi-Function LCD.
Page 16: Multi-Function Lcd Overview
LcD anD PROgRaMMing kEyS MULTi-FUncTiOn LcD OvERviEw Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the layout and different indicators that make up the Multi-Function LCD. Model Number Model Name Timer Active Flight Mode Count Up Timer Indicator Trainer Status Indicator Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Voltage Indicator...
Page 17: System Setup And Installation
SySTEM SETUP anD inSTaLLaTiOn TRanSMiTTER anD REcEivER BinDing The Binding function allows you to Bind the transmitter and receiver pair. When new, it is necessary to pair the transmitter and receiver to prevent interference from transmitters operated by other users. This operation is referred to as 'binding'. Once the binding process is complete, the setting is remembered even when the transmitter and receiver are turned OFF.
Page 18: Mounting The Receiver
SySTEM SETUP anD inSTaLLaTiOn MOUnTing ThE REcEivER When mounting the receiver into your model, it's important to mount the receiver exactly as described. In addition, the receiver should be wrapped in foam rubber to protect it from vibration. Failure to mount the receiver antenna wires as described can result in poor reception, or in some cases, complete loss of reception.
Page 19: Control Stick Length Adjustment
If after checking all airborne system components and verifying correct antenna wire mounting, your radio control system still fails the Range Check, DO NOT FLY. Please contact Airtronics Customer Service using the information on the back cover of this Operating Manual.
Page 20: Flight Modes
FLighT MODES The AQUILA 6 transmitter model programming is based around Flight Modes. Each Model Type (AERO and HELI) feature three independently programmable Flight Modes. Flight Mode FN (Normal), Flight Mode F1, and Flight Mode F2. Within these Flight Modes is where the core of the model programming takes place. Features such as Dual Rate, Exponential, Throttle Curve, Pitch Curve, Mixing, Compensation Mixing, and much more can be individually programmed to each of the three Flight Modes.
Page 21 aERO MODEL TyPE cOnTEnTS General Information �� Page 22 AERO Model Type Menu Flow Chart �� Page 22 AERO Model Type Transmitter Layout �� Page 23 MODEL SELE (Model Select) �� Page 23 MODEL NAME (Model Naming) �� Page 24 TYPE (Model Type) ��...
Page 22 aERO MODEL TyPE gEnERaL inFORMaTiOn To access the AERO Model Type Programming Menus, turn the transmitter ON. From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus, then press the Navigation Pad 56to scroll to the desired Programming Menu. Press the ENTER key to access the desired Programming Menu.
Page 23 aERO MODEL TyPE aERO MODEL TyPE TRanSMiTTER LayOUT The diagram below shows the transmitter control stick and switch layout in the AERO Model Type confi guration. IMPORTANT Since each of the three Flight Modes can be programmed separately, before making programming changes, verify that you are in the Flight Mode you want to make programming changes to.
Page 24 aERO MODEL TyPE Selecting a Model, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight the model you would like to select, then press the ENTER key to select the highlighted model. That model will be displayed above the Model Select List. When you press the ENTER key to select a model, the Programming Data for that model will be loaded immediately.
Page 25 aERO MODEL TyPE 02.MODEL naME (MODEL naMing), cOnTinUED..Deleting a Character 1) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to move the underscore under the character you want to erase. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the Erase Bracket , then press the ENTER key to erase the underscored character. Deleting a Model Name 1) Press the INC+/M1 and DEC-/M2 keys at the same time to move the underscore under the first character.
Page 26: Trainer (Trainer System)
1) Turn both transmitters OFF. 2) Plug one end of the Airtronics 97107 Trainer Cable (available separately) into the back of one AQUILA 6 transmitter, then plug the other end of the Trainer Cable into the back of the second AQUILA 6 transmitter or an SD-5G or SD-10G transmitter.
Page 27 aERO MODEL TyPE 04.TRainER (TRainER SySTEM), cOnTinUED..Activating the Trainer Function - Master (Instructor) Transmitter 1) Turn the Master (Instructor) transmitter ON. From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight TRAINER, then press the ENTER key to display the TRAINER menu.
Page 28 aERO MODEL TyPE 05.STOP waTch (STOP waTch anD cOUnT UP TiMER) The Stop Watch function is used to either count down from a programmed Start time (Count Down mode) or to count up from zero if no Start time is programmed (Count Up mode). In Count Down mode, an audible tone will sound in 1 second intervals when the Stop Watch reaches 10 seconds from zero.
Page 29 aERO MODEL TyPE 06.DaTa cOPy (MODEL PROgRaMMing DaTa cOPy) The Data Copy function allows you to copy the Programming Data from one model to another model. This is convenient if you have similar Model Types. For example, if you have two models that are similar, you can copy the Programming Data from the first model to the second model to use as a base to start fine-tuning the programming for the second model.
Page 30 aERO MODEL TyPE 07.DaTa RESET (MODEL PROgRaMMing DaTa RESET), cOnTinUED..Although Model Type selection options are model-specific, the Data Reset function does NOT Reset them. This is useful if you have two similar models, but different programming needs for each. For example, if you have two similar aircraft that use the same Model Type selection options (e.g., TAIL>2xEL and AILE>2) but different Programming Data (e.g., Servo Reversing, End Point Adjustments, etc), you can copy the first model's Programming Data, using the Data Copy function, then use the Data Reset function to Reset all of the Programming Data except Model Type selection options.
Page 31 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing Servo Reversing Adjustment Values, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the channel that you would like to change the Servo Reversing adjustment value for. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to change the REV adjustment value to set the desired direction of servo travel.
Page 32 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing Servo Centering Percentage Values, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the channel that you would like to change the Servo Centering percentage value for. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to change the Servo Centering percentage value to center the servo horn.
Page 33 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing Servo End Point Percentage Values, Continued..In front of each End Point Adjustment percentage value is a specific icon. To set the End Point Adjustment percentage value for the desired direction of servo travel, the control stick or switch must be moved in the direction of servo travel you want to change the End Point Adjustment percentage value for.
Page 34 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing the Throttle Cut Percentage Value, Continued..3) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to set the position you would like the throttle servo to move to when you press the Throttle Cut button. TH-CUT setting range is -150% to 0%. The default setting is -100%. Decreasing the Throttle Cut percentage value will increase throttle servo travel when the Throttle Cut button is pressed.
Page 35 aERO MODEL TyPE 12.D/R & EXP (DUaL RaTE anD EXPOnEnTiaL), cOnTinUED..Dual Rate Overview The Dual Rate function allows you to change the control authority of the control surfaces by changing the amount of servo travel. For example, if you are flying an aerobatic aircraft that requires a lot of control throw for aerobatics, but that same amount of control throw makes the aircraft difficult to control during normal flight, you can use the Dual Rate function to lower the control throw for normal flight with just the flip of the Dual Rate switch.
Page 36 aERO MODEL TyPE 12.D/R & EXP (DUaL RaTE anD EXPOnEnTiaL), cOnTinUED..Choosing the Channel 1) Press the Navigation Pad 34 to highlight the channel you would like to make Exponential percentage value changes to. Choose either <EL>, <AI>, or <RU>. Exponential can be set for EL (Elevator), AI (Aileron), and RU (Rudder).
Page 37 aERO MODEL TyPE Choosing the Trim Flight Mode Option, Continued..3) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to choose the desired Trim Flight Mode option, either COMMON, SEPARATE or SEPARATE TH-TRIM LOCK (F1). TRIM setting range is COMMON, SEPARATE, or SEPARATE TH-TRIM LOCK (F1).
Page 38 aERO MODEL TyPE Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5 to move the cursor to F-MODE>COM. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to choose either SEP OR COM (SEParate or COMmon). 5) If you choose SEPARATE, press the F-MODE key to choose the F-MODE number you would like to program the Throttle Curve function for.
Page 39 aERO MODEL TyPE 15.ai-DiFF (aiLEROn DiFFEREnTiaL) The Aileron Differential function allows you change the ratio of the Up to Down movement of each aileron. For example, many aircraft exhibit a yaw tendency when the ailerons are used. Although this can affect any aircraft, it's noticed mostly on high-wing aircraft and aerobatic aircraft.
Page 40 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing the Aileron Differential Percentage Values, Continued..1) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight the desired aileron travel direction you would like to change the Aileron Differential percentage value for. For example, if you need the Right Aileron to move Up more than the Left Aileron moves Down (per the previous diagram), you would decrease the LA-R>100% (Left Aileron-Right) percentage value.
Page 41 aERO MODEL TyPE Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5 to move the cursor to F-MODE>COMMON. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to choose either SEPARATE or COMMON. 5) If you choose SEPARATE, press the F-MODE key to choose the F-MODE number you would like to program the Flaperon Mixing function for.
Page 42 aERO MODEL TyPE 17.FL EL (FLaP TO ELEvaTOR MiXing), cOnTinUED..Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate 1) From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight FL 4 EL, then press the ENTER key to display the FL 4 EL menu.
Page 43 aERO MODEL TyPE 18.DUaL EL (DUaL ELEvaTOR MiXing EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT), cOnTinUED..Transmitter F-MODE Programming F-MODE Transmitter F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in. Programming F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for. IMPORTANT To be able to access the DUAL EL menu and program the Dual Elevator End Point Adjustment function, your aircraft must feature two separate elevator servos and you must choose the TAIL>2xEL Model Type selection option in the TYPE menu.
Page 44 aERO MODEL TyPE 19.aiLvaTOR (aiLvaTOR/TaiLEROn MiXing) The Ailvator Mixing function mixes ailerons and elevator, allowing you to have both roll control and pitch control on the elevator, separate from the ailerons. When Activated, not only will the two elevator halves move up and down together, but each elevator half can move up and down independently like ailerons.
Page 45 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing Ailvator Mixing Percentage Values, Continued..AILVATOR setting range is -100% to 100%. The default setting is 0% (OFF). Adjusting the Ailvator Mixing percentage values will change the ratio of elevator roll travel to elevator pitch travel. For example, when the Aileron 4 Left Elevator and the Aileron 4 Right Elevator percentage values are both set to 50%, the elevator roll travel will be half the amount of the elevator pitch travel at any given control stick position.
Page 46 aERO MODEL TyPE 20.v-TaiL (v-TaiL MiXing EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT), cOnTinUED..Changing V-Tail Mixing End Point Adjustment Percentage Values - Rudder Right and Left 1) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to scroll down to display V-TAIL RU (L) and RU (R). 2) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the desired servo (EL or RU) and direction of travel (L or R) you would like to change the V-Tail Mixing End Point Adjustment percentage value for.
Page 47 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment Percentage Values - Elevator Up and Down, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the desired servo (EL or AI) and direction of travel (DOWN or UP) you would like to change the Delta Mixing End Point Adjustment percentage value for.
Page 48 aERO MODEL TyPE 22. & 23.c-MiX1 anD c-MiX2 (cOMPEnSaTiOn MiXing), cOnTinUED..Transmitter F-MODE Programming F-MODE Transmitter F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in. Programming F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for. In all cases, the Master channel always controls the Slave channel.
Page 49 aERO MODEL TyPE 22. & 23.c-MiX1 anD c-MiX2 (cOMPEnSaTiOn MiXing), cOnTinUED..Choosing the Slave Channel The Slave channel is the channel that is controlled by the Master channel. For example, if you set the Master channel to EL (Elevator) and the Slave channel to AI (Aileron), when you move the elevator control stick, the ailerons will move. 1) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight SLAVE>EL, then press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to change the desired Slave channel.
Page 50 aERO MODEL TyPE Changing the Offset Percentage Value The Offset percentage value changes the neutral position of the Slave channel servo when the Compensation Mixing function is Activated. For example, when an Offset percentage value is programmed, the Slave channel servo neutral position and its two End Point positions will 'shift' the programmed amount.
Page 51 hELi MODEL TyPE cOnTEnTS General Information �� Page 52 HELI Model Type Menu Flow Chart �� Page 52 HELI Model Type Transmitter Layout �� Page 53 MODEL SELE (Model Select) �� Page 53 MODEL NAME (Model Naming) �� Page 54 TYPE (Model Type) ��...
Page 52: Heli Model Type
hELi MODEL TyPE gEnERaL inFORMaTiOn To access the HELI Model Type Programming Menus, turn the transmitter ON. A helicopter icon will be shown on the Display screen. From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus, then press the Navigation Pad 56to scroll to the desired Programming Menu.
Page 53 hELi MODEL TyPE hELi MODEL TyPE TRanSMiTTER LayOUT The diagram below shows the transmitter control stick and switch layout in the HELI Model Type confi guration. IMPORTANT Since each of the three Flight Modes can be programmed separately, before making programming changes, verify that you are in the Flight Mode you want to make programming changes to.
Page 54 hELi MODEL TyPE Selecting a Model, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight the model you would like to select, then press the ENTER key to select the highlighted model. That model will be displayed above the Model Select List. When you press the ENTER key to select a model, the Programming Data for that model will be loaded immediately.
Page 55 hELi MODEL TyPE 02.MODEL naME (MODEL naMing), cOnTinUED..Deleting a Character 1) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to move the underscore under the character you want to erase. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 5634 to highlight the Erase Bracket , then press the ENTER key to erase the underscored character.
Page 56 hELi MODEL TyPE Making HELI Swashplate Type Selection Options, Continued..2) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight SWASH>NORMAL. 3) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to change the Swashplate Type selection option. When a Swashplate Type selection option is changed, ENTER will flash in the Programming Window.
Page 57 1) Turn both transmitters OFF. 2) Plug one end of the Airtronics 97107 Trainer Cable (available separately) into the back of one AQUILA 6 transmitter, then plug the other end of the Trainer Cable into the back of the second AQUILA 6 transmitter or an SD-5G or SD-10G transmitter.
Page 58 hELi MODEL TyPE Activating the Trainer Function - Slave (Student) Transmitter, Continued..3) Press the INC+/M1 key to change the current transmitter's Trainer mode to SLAVE. >SLAVE will be displayed. will be displayed on the Display screen, indicating that the transmitter is operating in SLAVE mode.
Page 59 hELi MODEL TyPE 05.STOP waTch (STOP waTch anD cOUnT UP TiMER), cOnTinUED..Using the Stop Watch 1) Press the END/M3 key two times to return to the Display screen. The Start time that you programmed will be displayed. 2) To Start the Stop Watch, press the INC+/M1 key. To Stop the Stop Watch, press the DEC-/M2 key a second time. To Reset the Stop Watch to the programmed Start time, press the INC+/M1 and DEC-/M2 keys at the same time.
Page 60 hELi MODEL TyPE Copying Model Programming Data, Continued..4) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to move the cursor to the bottom model number, then press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to select the model you would like to copy Programming Data TO. ENTER will continue to flash in the Programming Window.
Page 61 hELi MODEL TyPE Resetting Model Programming Data, Continued..4) Press the ENTER key. DATA RESET OK? will be displayed and INC+ will flash. 5) Press the INC+/M1 key to Reset the Programming Data for the se- lected model. After ~10 seconds, the Programming Data will be Reset as indicated by the progress bar, and COMPLETE!! will be displayed in the Programming Window.
Page 62 hELi MODEL TyPE Centering the Trim Switches and Servo Horns, Continued..2) Install the servo horn onto the servo, making sure that the servo horn is as close to being centered as possible. In some cases you can get the servo arm closer to being centered by rotating the servo arm 180º...
Page 63 hELi MODEL TyPE 10.EPa (EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT) The End Point Adjustment function allows you to adjust servo travel in each direction. This makes it possible to balance control throw in both directions and set the maximum desired control throw. For example, if you want the elevator axis to move Up and Down 4 degrees in each direction, but the elevator axis moves Down more than 4 degrees, decrease the End Point Adjustment in the Down direction, so that the elevator axis moves Up and Down the same amount.
Page 64 hELi MODEL TyPE 11.cP-EPa (ccPM EnD POinT aDjUSTMEnT) The CCPM End Point Adjustment function allows you to adjust servo travel in each direction for the elevator, aileron, and pitch servos independently. Unlike the standard End Point Adjustment function, which affects all the cyclic servos, CCPM End Point Adjustment allows you to adjust each cyclic servo independently without any affect on the other cyclic servos.
Page 65 hELi MODEL TyPE 12.SwaSh (SwaShPLaTE SETUP), cOnTinUED..IMPORTANT To be able to access the SWASH menu and program the Swashplate Setup function, you must choose a CCPM swashplate setup in the TYPE menu. The SWASH menu displays the default adjustment values for the Swashplate MASTER Functions Type chosen in the TYPE menu.
Page 66 hELi MODEL TyPE 13.Th-cUT (ThROTTLE cUT), cOnTinUED..There are several different methods that can be used to set up your throttle control linkage and the Throttle Cut function. To prevent any chance of causing your throttle control linkage to bind, possibly resulting in damage to your throttle servo when you use the Throttle Cut function, we first suggest adjusting the Throttle Low End Point Adjustment percentage value so that when the throttle control stick is pulled all the way back the carburetor barrel closes completely without binding.
Page 67 hELi MODEL TyPE Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate, Continued..1) From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight D/R & EXP, then press the ENTER key to display the D/R &...
Page 68 hELi MODEL TyPE Changing the Dual Rate Percentage Values, Continued..1) Move the Dual Rate switch to the position you would like to set a Dual Rate percentage value for, either 1 or 2. 2) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to set the desired Dual Rate percentage value for the channel you chose previously.
Page 69 hELi MODEL TyPE 15.TRiM (DigiTaL TRiM) The AQUILA 6 transmitter features Digital Trim Memory. Any amount of control surface trim that you set during flight using the trim switches is automatically stored in memory for that specific channel and for that specific model. The Digital Trim values for each model will automatically be loaded when the transmitter is turned ON.
Page 70 hELi MODEL TyPE 16.Th-cURvE (ThROTTLE cURvE), cOnTinUED..Function Output Transmitter F-MODE Stick Input 150% 100% Programming F-MODE 100% 150% Point Positions Transmitter F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that the transmitter is currently operating in. Programming F-MODE refers to the Flight Mode that you would like to change the programming for. As you change the Point values and Rate percentage values, you can use the graph and Input and Output indicators to visualize the ratio between control stick movement and servo travel throughout the entire deflection range.
Page 71 hELi MODEL TyPE Changing the Throttle Curve Point Values and the Rate Percentage Values, Continued..In the default configuration the Throttle Curve is Linear. For example, when you move the throttle control stick from 0% to 100%, the throttle servo will travel from 0% to 100%, too. As long as the line on the graph remains straight, the Throttle Curve will be Linear.
Page 72 hELi MODEL TyPE Activating the Throttle Hold Function and Changing the Rate Percentage Value, Continued..1) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight RATE>-100%. 2) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to set the position you would like the throttle servo to Hold at. HOLD setting range is -150% to 0%.
Page 73 hELi MODEL TyPE Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 5 to move the cursor to F-MODE>COM. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to choose either SEP OR COM (SEParate or COMmon). 5) If you choose SEPARATE, press the F-MODE key to choose the F-MODE number you would like to program the Pitch Curve function for.
Page 74 hELi MODEL TyPE 18.REvO-MiX (REvOLUTiOn MiXing) The Revolution Mixing function mixes rudder and collective pitch controls, which makes the helicopter more stable when collective pitch is increased. For example, when you increase collective pitch, as the rotor head speed and pitch increase, the torque that it creates can cause the tail of the helicopter to pivot.
Page 75 hELi MODEL TyPE Changing the Revolution Mixing Function High Side Percentage Value Changing the High side percentage value affects the Revolution Mixing function from half throttle stick to full throttle stick only. It has no effect on the Low throttle side. 1) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight H>0%.
Page 76 hELi MODEL TyPE 19.gyRO (REMOTE gyRO gain cOnTROL), cOnTinUED..Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate 1) From the Display screen, press the ENTER key to display the Programming Menus. 2) Press the Navigation Pad 56 to highlight GYRO, then press the ENTER key to display the GYRO menu.
Page 77 hELi MODEL TyPE Changing the Gyro Percentage Values, Continued..GYRO 1 and GYRO 2 setting range is -150% to 150%. The default settings are 100%. Decreasing the GYRO percentage values decreases gyro gain and increasing the GYRO percentage values increases gyro gain. See the IMPORTANT note on the previous page regarding the use of positive and negative Gyro percentage values and how they may change your gyro operating mode.
Page 78 hELi MODEL TyPE Choosing the Flight Mode - Common or Separate, Continued..Two Compensation Mixing functions are available, however, only one Compensation Mixing function can be Active at one time. If F-MODE is set to COMMON, both Compensation Mixing functions will controlled by the Compensation Mixing switch and Compensation Mixer 2 will always override Compensation Mixer 1.
Page 79 hELi MODEL TyPE Changing the Rate High and Rate Low Percentage Values, Continued..3) Press the Navigation Pad 6 to highlight RATE Lo>0%. 4) Press the INC+/M1 or DEC-/M2 keys to change the Rate Low Percentage value. RATE Hi and RATE Lo setting ranges are -150% to 150%. The default settings are 0%. Increasing or decreasing the Rate High and Rate Low percentage values will change the direction that the Slave channel servo travels and the amount that it travels relative to the Master channel servo.
Page 80 hELi MODEL TyPE 22.SX MOniTOR (SERvO MOniTOR) The Servo Monitor displays the output levels of each of the 6 channels in bar graph form, allowing you to monitor servo operation in a virtual manner. This is helpful to see servo movement when the control sticks and switches are moved, and it allows you to visualize what is occurring with servo movements when you apply different mixing values.
Page 81: Troubleshooting Guide
AQUILA 6 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system. Most problems encountered can be solved by following the problem-cause- solution sections. If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please contact Airtronics Customer Service using the information on the back cover of this Operating Manual.
Page 82 REFEREncE TROUBLEShOOTing gUiDE, cOnTinUED..PROBLEM caUSE SOLUTiOn Cannot copy Programming Data Attempting to copy Programming Data to Copy Programming Data to a different model the same model number number LCD appears dark or hard to read Transmitter left in direct sunlight for too Place transmitter in shade until LCD clears up.
Page 83 REFEREncE gLOSSaRy OF TERMS, cOnTinUED..Coaxial Cables: The portion of each receiver antenna wire that extends the Antenna Reception Wires. The Coaxial Cables can be bent into gentle curves, however, do not bend the Coaxial Cables acutely, or repeatedly bend them, or the antenna wire's cores can be damaged.
Page 84 REFEREncE gLOSSaRy OF TERMS, cOnTinUED..Model Name: The Model Name function allows you to name each of your individual models. This makes it easy to keep track of multiple models. The Model Name can consist of up to 8 letters, numbers, or symbols. Choose from capital letters, lower case letters, numbers, and various symbols.
Page 85 Z-Connector: The type of servo and battery connector used by Airtronics. The Z-Connector is a universal connector which is electronically compatible with the airborne components of other radio control system manufacturers.
Page 86 REFEREncE inDEX, cOnTinUED..Battery, Receiver - Connection 13 Battery, Receiver - Options 10 Battery, Receiver - Using a Li-Po Battery 13 Batteries, Transmitter - Charging 14 Batteries, Transmitter - Installing 13 Battery Compartment, Definition of 8, 82 Battery Compartment, Diagram of 7 Battery Capacity Indicator, Definition of 16 Battery Capacity Indicator, Diagram of 16 Bind Button, Definition of 8, 82...
Page 87 REFEREncE inDEX, cOnTinUED..End Point Adjustment, Definition of 83 End Point Adjustment, Programming - Aero Model Type 32 End Point Adjustment, Programming - Heli Model Type 63 Enter Key, Overview 15 Exponential, Definition of 83 Exponential, Overview - Aero Model Type 35 Exponential, Programming - Aero Model Type 36 Exponential, Using - Aero Model Type 34 Exponential, Using - Heli Model Type 66...
Page 88 REFEREncE inDEX, cOnTinUED..Model Select, Definition of 84 Model Select, Using - Aero Model Type 23 Model Select, Using - Heli Model Type 53 Model Select. See Direct Model Select Model Type, Changing - Aero Model Type 25 Model Type, Changing - Heli Model Type 55 Model Type, Options - Aero Model Type 25 Model Type, Options - Heli Model Type 56 Model Type, Saving - Aero Model Type 26...
Page 89 REFEREncE inDEX, cOnTinUED..Safety, General 4 Servo Centering Sub-Trim, Definition of 84 Servo Centering Sub-Trim, Programming - Aero Model Type 31 Servo Centering Sub-Trim, Zeroing out Trim - Aero Model Type 32 Servo Connectors, Overview 9 Servo Monitor, Definition of 84 Servo Monitor, Using - Aero Model Type 50 Servo Monitor, Using - Heli Model Type 80 Servo Recommendations 10...
Page 90: Setup Sheets
SETUP ShEETS aERO SETUP ShEET Use this Aero Setup Sheet to help you keep track of each of your model's Programming Data. Before filling out this Setup Sheet for the first time, make several copies of it to use with multiple models. Page 90...
Page 91 SETUP ShEETS hELi SETUP ShEET Use this Heli Setup Sheet to help you keep track of each of your model's Programming Data. Before filling out this Setup Sheet for the first time, make several copies of it to use with multiple models. Page 91...
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