FUTABA T8J FUT01004369-3 Instruction Manual page 42

TRAINER : for training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levels of
controllability.
• MIX : When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by both the student and the
30%)
• OFF : The channel set to this mode cannot be controlled by the student even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON. The set
channel is controlled by the instructor only, even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON.
the optional trainer cord (for 8J series, sold separately) into the trainer connection on each transmitter, and follow the
guidelines below.
• When throttle/collective are set to FNC ,
• Set up the model in a second transmitter
and use NOR mode to quickly and safely
check proper operation of all functions.
Then, allow the student radio to fully fly
the model.
• U s i n g NOR m o d e , s e t l o w e r t h r o w s ,
different exponentials, even different
auxiliary channel settings on the student
radio (if it has these features).
• To ease the learning curve, elevator and
aileron may be set to the NOR or FNC mode,
controlled by the instructor.
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
Turn on the TRAINER system and set up
so student has: fully functional control
of aileron and elevator to support
FL APERON a n d AILEVATOR
control of rudder to allow lowered
(with the instructor for safety).
Where next?
Adjustability:
• NOR : When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can
be controlled by the student. The set channel is controlled according to any
• FNC : When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can
be controlled by the student, controlled according to any mixing set at the
SWITCH F (8JA) or H
Precautions:
• Always set the student transmitter modulation mode to PPM .
As for a T8J transmitter, PPM signal is always sent by the trainer jack
regardless of the modulation mode.
• Be sure that the student and instructor transmitters have identical trim
moving the control sticks.
type transmitter).
• When the TRAINER function is active, the snap roll function is deactivated.
Other functions, such as IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUT , which have been
assigned to the same switch, are not deactivated. Always double check
your function assignments prior to utilizing the TRAINER function.
• When you select a different model, the TRAINER function is deactivated in
the current model for safety reasons.
STEPS:
Open TRAINER function.
Activate TRAINER .
Choose desired channel(s) and proper
training type(s).
Close.
Set up dual/triple rates and exponential ( D/R , EXP ) on student 8J: see p.39.
Reset trims on student 8J: see p.45.
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INPUTS:
for 1 second.
to TRAINER .
to OFF .
past AIL and ELE
to THR , to OFF .
to RUD , to NOR .