User Manual

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Optic 6 Sport Sailplane in-Flight Controls
This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory.
Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the mixing menus.
EDIT
DATA
C
U
R
SO
R
TIMER RESET
TIMER MODE
TIMER START
L
O
C
K
C
L
EA
R
Trainer or
engine Cut
Switch
SW 2
Aileron
Elevator
Rudder
Dual and
Exponential
Rate Switch
SW 1
Gear
FLT.Mode ST-3
Rudder &
Throttle Stick
or Crow Mix
Aileron &
Elevator Stick
Throttle
Trim Switch
Elevator
Trim Switch
Rudder
Trim Switch
Aileron
Trim Switch
Power Switch
SW 3
Flight Mode
Switch
Sailplane Controls and Switch Assignments
To avoid duplication of text within the manual we suggest that
if you have not already read the following you refer to this
previously shown information in the front of the manual.
The following section covers the Optic Sport's GLID mode programming functions specific to sailplanes. Please refer to the Initial
Setup Menu on pages 13-15 and the ACRO Main Function Menu starting on page 17-29 to reference all other Optic Sport
programming instructions not specific to the GLID menu.
- Introducing the Optic 6 Sport
- If you are new to Computerized RC Transmitters
- Charging the Batteries
- Flying Safely
- Mode 1 Configuration
- Flying Field info
- Frequency Control
- Optic 6 Sport Programming Switches and Buttons
- Transmitter Displays and Messages
- Initial Setup Menu Programming
GLID FUNCTIONS MAP
 EPA End Point Adjust (Servo travels) 18
 D/R Dual Rates 20
 EXP Exponential Settings 21
 S.TRM  Subtrim (Neutral settings) 22
 S.REV  SERVO Reverse 22
 P.MIX  Programmable Mixer 22
 STCK Throttle Control Location 32
 V.TAL V-tail mixing 25
 A->R Rudder Coupling & ailerons 26
 E->F Elevator Flap Mixing 26
 CROW CROW (Proportional airbrake function) 34
 CAMB Camber (Combined flaps & ailerons) 34
 ADIF Aileron Differential 33
 FLT.C Flight condition(NOR, ST1, ST2, ST3) 28
Volage/Timer Display
hormal Display Mode
End Point Adjust [EPA]
Press both Edit Buttons
Dual Rate Set [D/R]
Exponential [EXP]
Sub-Trims [S.TRM]
Servo Reversing [REV]
Prog.Mix [P.MIX]
Throttle Control Location
V-Tail [VTAL]
Ail -> Rud Mix [A-R]
Elev->Flap Mix [E-F]
CROW (Proportional Airbrake Function)
Camber [CAMB]
ADIF Aileron Differential
FLT.C Flight condition
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Tip
If this is your first Sailplane...
If this is your first model Sailplane, here are a few tips that will streamline your experience in programming it.
This will make more sense after you read through the manual. Refer back to this section when you are ready to begin the setup:
1. Start with the correct model type, GLID, in the Initial Setup Menu.
2. Access the main programming menu, then use the REV function, and make sure all the servos are moving in the proper
direction.
3. After centering the servo arms manually as close as you can, use the S.TRM or sub-trim function to center the servos.
4. Set your servo end points with the EPA function.
5. Program -35% EXPO values for aileron, Ch. 1 and elevator, Ch. 2.
6. After your Sailplane is all ready to fly, put it on a shelf and go get an R/C flight simulator program for your PC. Spend quality
time crashing the virtual plane in the simulator. Using a sim will save you hundreds of dollars spent on spare parts and
countless hours of rebuilding time in the long run.
7. Ready to fly your new Sailplane? If you are lucky you will know someone that is an experienced model pilot and would be
willing to check over your plane and take it up for its first flight. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, even if you have to drive a
hundred miles to get to this person! If you are on your own, start slow and conservatively.