Cessna 170 G2 60E - Manual

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AURA 8 AFCS
The Aura 8 AFCS (Advanced Flight Control System) comes programmed and pre-installed in your Cessna 170 60E G2, making setup a breeze. This
highly-refined 3-axis gyro makes the Cessna 170 60E G2 fly like it is a larger aircraft and in less wind. Thanks to the Aura’s advanced
implementation, it not only enhances the flying experience, but it never interferes with the pilot’s control.
The Aura 8 AFCS comes configured with Flight Modes (dual rates, expos and gyro settings) set by the Flex Innovations team, and offers a great
starting point for most pilots. Since these are already configured for you in the Aura, there is no need to set up dual rates, expos or flaps in
your transmitter. Simply follow the Transmitter Configuration Guide in this manual for complete details on the transmitter programming
required for the Cessna 170 60E G2 and Aura 8 AFCS.
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Description of Pre-Loaded Aura Flight Modes
Flight Mode 1: Sport (Gyro Off)
• For sport flying, test flights or safety.
• Rates and Expos are tuned for sport flying.
• Gyro gain is set to off.
Flight Mode 2: Sport (Gyro On)
• For sport flying.
• Rates and expos are tuned for sport flying.
• Gyro is set to low.
Flight Mode 3: Advanced (Gyro On)
• For advanced aerobatic flight.
• Rates are highest and expos are tuned for 3D flight.
• Flaps are coupled with the ailerons for maximum roll rate and authority.
• Gyro is set to moderately high.
In all Flight Modes, the flaps function with the operation of CH6 (Aux 1) on the transmitter.
NOTE - Aileron travel will not change with the flight mode switch. The addition of flaps with the ailerons significantly increases the roll rate,
making the change feel like a low versus high rate.
NOTE - Rudder stick movement will also move the ailerons and elevator. Flap (CH6) movement will also move the elevator. This is NORMAL and
is the pre-programmed mixing..
Each of the modes has been tuned by our team to offer a solid start. Because tastes in control feel are unique, if changes in rate and expo are
needed adjustments should be made through Aura. Changes on gain value can only be made through the Aura.
The Aura 8 AFCS Profile for the Cessna 170 60E G2 can be changed from the Stock Cessna 170 60E G2 Profile to the Advanced Cessna 170 60E G2
Profile without the need of a computer. For further details, please see the section of this manual titled Optional Advanced Cessna 170 60E G2
Aura Configuration on page 20.
Note: to use the Advanced Cessna 170 60E G2 Profile you will need a 7 channel radio.
LINKAGE SETUP
As you set up your receiver and you Aura 8 mechanically adjust the control linkages so that the surfaces are neutral with zero trim and zero sub-
trim. Final trim adjustments may be required during flight. For more information on flight trimming, please refer to the trimming section located
on page 21 of this manual.
The Cessna 170 60E G2 has ball links on both ends of all control surfaces. If an adjustment is necessary remove the screw assembly on one end,
turn the ball link as necessary and re-attach the screw assembly.
On all control surfaces the ball links attach to the outermost hole on the servo arm and the innermost hole on the control horn as shown below.
NOTICE
The DS34 servos installed in your Cessna 170 60E G2 are high quality, digital servos with metal gear train and ultra-fine gear mesh. This
fine resolution and high tooth count output shaft means that the servo arms pre-installed on the servos may inadvertently be
misaligned, yet appear properly installed. It is critical to ensure the positive, perpendicular orientation of the arm to the case to ensure
that the travel of the servos is even from side to side at extreme throws.
Servo Arms
Control Horns