Virtual Instructor Training Steps - HobbyZone HBZ7600 Glasair Sportsman Instruction Manual

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Virtual Instructor
Technology
The patent pending Virtual Instructor (VI) system will not activate until
the throttle stick or trim is increased for the fi rst time. Once VI is ac-
tive, the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft.
This is normal. VI will remain active until the battery is disconnected.
The Virtual Instructor ™ technology features 4 assisting systems:
Wing Leveling–Uses a stabilization sensor to keep the wings level
during normal fl ight.
What you will see...after the throttle is increased above 25% for
the fi rst time, the ailerons and rudder will move when the aircraft is
moved. In the air, the model will gently roll back to wings level when
the aileron stick is released.
Envelope Control - Active only when VI is in Training Step 1 or 2. Uses
stabilization sensors and computer logic to reduce aileron control
input automatically so the model will not continue to roll and enter a
spiral dive.
What you will see...ailerons will decrease in defl ection after the stick
is held for a short period of time.

Virtual Instructor Training Steps

You control the help Virtual Instructor (VI) provides while
you learn to fl y. As your fl ying skills grow, try decreasing VI
assistance. Change aircraft response at any time by mov-
ing the ACT/AUX and Rate switches on the transmitter.
1. ACT/AUX at ON, Rate at LO
This step provides starting stabilization, including
these features:
• Wing leveling gently returns the wings to level
when the aileron stick is released. If you become
confused while fl ying, release the sticks and the
aircraft will return to level fl ight.
• 2-axis dampening moderates the effect of wind
turbulence and provides stability in most fl ight
maneuvers.
• Bank limiting prevents the aircraft from entering
a spiral by decreasing control input automatically,
even if you become confused and hold the wrong
turn input.
• Active mixing responds to your aileron stick
movements and automatically gives proper rudder
and elevator inputs to make turns smooth and
coordinated.
• The aircraft responds more gently to control stick
movement.
2. ACT/AUX at ON, Rate at HI
This step provides starting stabilization with greater
maneuverability. In high rate, the ailerons, elevator
and rudder move more than at the low rate so that the
aircraft responds more aggressively to control stick
movement.
3. ACT/AUX at OFF, Rate at LO
This step decreases VI stabilization so that bank limit-
ing and active mixing are removed.
You will need to be more attentive to the aircraft's
response, because this Step decreases the assistance
Virtual Instructor provides.
4. ACT/AUX at OFF, Rate at HI
This step offers you the same freedom as step 3, with
greater maneuverability.
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Aileron to rudder and elevator mixing - Assists with stability in
turns. Active only when VI is in Training Step 1 or 2.
What you will see....the elevator and rudder moves when the ailerons
are moved.
Roll and Yaw Damping - Uses stabilization sensors to resist
uncommanded movement due to wind and turbulence.
What you will see...ailerons and rudder move when model is moved,
once VI has been activated with the throttle stick.
These automatic systems work together to help prevent the kind of
situations experienced by new pilots, such as over-correction, that can
lead to accidents.
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