Spectrum DX8 Instruction Manual page 3

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With the new DX8 sailplane AirWare™ firmware update, the
Spektrum™ DX8 DSMX® transmitter now features full sailplane support
for the discerning sailplane pilot. Fully configurable to accommodate 4
servo wings, V-tails, and up to 4 flight modes; setting up your
sophisticated sailplane has never been easier! You'll have the flexibility
to set up your flap/airbrake/crow functions differently for each flight
mode, and its built-in Camber system enables you to have full camber
BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER:
Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at community.spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and download the latest
AirWare firmware updates.
DX8 Sailplane Features
The key to this new software is in its ability to handle up to 4 flight modes with all the setup options a sailplane pilot could want. Thanks to built-
in mixing, setting up airbrake/crow functions are easy
4 Flight Modes- can be assigned to any 2 switches
Launch
Speed
Sailplane Types- 4 wing types available
servo aileron
(a)
ailerons 1 flaps 2 ailerons 2 flaps Tail
(b)
Types- 3 tail types available
Normal V-Tail A V-Tail B
Motor
Supports motor function
programmable switch
Camber System
Full trailing edge camber can be adjusted in flight via
stick or knob. Different camber values are available in
each flight mode (4). Brake/ Crow is available per flight
mode. Camber Preset
4 camber presets available (1 for each flight mode) for
flaps, ailerons and elevator
Flap to Elevator Curve Mix
A flap to elevator curve mix can be assigned to and flight
mode or switch
Aileron to Flap Mix
Aileron to Rudder Mix
Elevator to Flap Mix
includes offset for snap flap mixing
Six Free Programmable Mixes
Four Aileron Differential Settings
selectable in each flight mode
Four Flap Differential Settings
selectable in each flight mode
Elevator Trim Per Flight Mode
allows active independent elevator trimming per flight
mode
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Cruise
Thermal
2 servo ailerons
on throttle stick or
control from the throttle stick or auxiliary knob. Common mixing such as
Aileron to Flap, Aileron to Rudder, and Elevator to Flap is simple and
straight forward, plus setting differential for the Ailerons and Flap in
each flight mode is easy. There are 6 free programmable mixes
available and even a Flap to Elevator mix that features a 5-point curve.
Whatever configuration you are comfortable with for your high-
performance sailplane, the new DX8 sailplane AirWare update has
options to suit your needs.
SPEKTRUM DX8 • SAILPLANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL