Heli -Specific Advance Menu Functions; Throttle Hold - FUTABA 10CAG Instruction Manual

HELI -SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS

THR-HOLD : This function holds the engine in the idling position and disengages it from the THROTTLE STICK when
SWITCH E (10CHG) or G (10CAG) is moved. It is commonly used to practice auto-rotation.
Adjustability:
• Idling position: Range of -50% to +50% centered about the throttle idle position to get the desired engine RPM.
• Switch assignment: Assigned to SWITCH G (10CAG) or E (10CHG) down.
Adjustable in the CONDITION SELECT ( THR-HOLD item).
(2-position type switch only)
• Throttle curve: Since the throttle is moved to a single preset position, no curve
is available for THR-HOLD .
• Collective pitch curve: Independent curve, typically adjusted to create a blade
pitch range of -4% to +10% to +12%, is automatically activated with THR-
HOLD .
• Revo. mix: Since revo. mix adjusts for torque from the engine, no revo. mix is available for THR-HOLD .
• Priority: The throttle hold function has priority over idle-up. Be sure that the throttle hold and idle-up SWITCHES are
in the desired positions before trying to start the engine. (We recommend starting your engine in throttle hold for safety
reasons.)
• Gyro: Gyro programming includes an option to have a separate gyro setting for each condition, including THR-HOLD .
This avoids the potential problem of the user being in the wrong gyro setting when going to THR-HOLD , resulting in an
improper rudder offset and the model pirouetting.
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
Set up throttle hold.
Determine desired throttle position of
the idling engine, turn on THR-HOLD , and
adjust percentage as required to reach
the desired running point.
Where next?
Prior to setting up THR-HOLD , hook up the throttle linkage so that the carburetor
is opened fully at high throttle, then use the digital trim to adjust the engine idle
position. To have THR- HOLD maintain idle, move the THROTTLE STICK to the
idle position, then move the hold SWITCH on and off and keep changing the
offset value until the servo does not move. To lower the engine idle speed, or if
you want to shut the engine off, input a higher negative number.
STEPS:
Open THR-HOLD function.
Activate the function.
Set desired engine position.
Close.
PIT-CURVE for THR-HOLD: see p. 101.
DELAY for THR-HOLD (to ease collective pitch response): see p. 103.
GYRO setup: see p. 107.
Setting up the Idle-Ups: Throttle and Collective pitch Curves and Revo.
Mixing( TH-CURVE, PIT-CURVE, REVO. MIX ) for idle-ups: see p. 101.
D/R , EXP : see p. 42.
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INPUTS:
for 1 second.
(If BASIC ,
to THR-HOLD .
C
to MIX . to OFF .
C
C to POSI . to desired percent.
again.)