Transmitter Operation; Aileron-To-Rudder Mixing - FUTABA 6DA Instruction Manual

TRANSMITTER OPERATION & SERVO MOVEMENT
Turning on the power:
Set the transmitter (Tx) throttle stick to idle.
1. Turn "On" the transmitter (Tx) power switch.
2. Turn "On" the receiver (Rx) power switch.
• Safety Tip: Remember to ALWAYS turn on the transmitter first, then the receiver, to be sure you never
lose control of the model. Likewise, ALWAYS turn off the receiver first, then the transmitter. If the Tx
power switch is turned off first, the engine may go to full throttle unexpectedly and cause an injury.
Aileron Operation
When the aileron stick is moved to the right, the
right aileron is raised and the left aileron is lowered,
relative to the direction of flight, and the plane
rotates right. When the aileron stick is moved left,
the ailerons move in the opposite direction. If the
plane has rolled, the aileron stick must be moved in
the opposite direction to correct.
Elevator Operation
When the elevator stick is pulled back, the
elevator is raised, the tail of the plane is forced
down and the plane climbs (UP operation). When
the elevator stick is pushed forward, the elevator
is lowered, the tail of the plane is forced up and
the plane dives (DOWN operation).
Throttle Operation
When the throttle stick is pulled back (low
throttle), the engine throttle lever arm moves to
the SLOW (idle) side. When the throttle stick is
pushed forward (full throttle), the throttle lever
arm moves to the HIGH (high speed) side.
Rudder Operation
When the rudder stick is moved to the right, the
rudder moves to the right and the nose moves to
the right, relative to the direction of flight. When
the rudder stick is moved to the left, the rudder
moves to the left and the nose moves to the left.
Turning off the power:
Stop the engine.
1. Turn "Off" the receiver (Rx) power switch.
2. Turn "Off" the transmitter (Tx) power switch.
Right Stick
This controls the roll of the airplane.
Right Stick
This controls the pitch of the airplane.
Left Stick
Full Throttle: carburetor fully
opened
Low Throttle: carburetor at idle
position(not fully closed)
This controls the speed of the airplane.
Left Stick
This controls the yaw of the airplane.
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AILERON-TO-RUDDER MIXING

• When a model is rolled, it loses
some lift and so the model slides
nose down in the turn. An aileron-
to-rudder mix gives opposite
rudder, keeping the nose up and
the turn level. This is called a
"coordinated turn."
• To set up aileron-to-rudder
mixing, first activate the function
with dip switch #8, then turn it on
with the mix switch. Next adjust
the pot to set the desired amount
of rudder response.
• This mix is turned on and off by
a switch, allowing you to safely
experiment with this feature in
flight. Each model will require a
different amount of mix to
perform up to its potential, so
start with a small amount and
adjust accordingly to suit your
needs. (If you are still flying
under the guidance of an
instructor, be sure the instructor
knows this feature is available
and set up on the radio.)
BEFORE
2. Turn AIL/RUD
mixing switch on.
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1. Activate the
#8 dip switch.
3. Adjust the
AIL/RUD pot.
AFTER