User's Manual

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Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments
Optic Sport Manual for Helicopters
This section covers the Optic Sport programming that is specific to the HELI mode for flying a model Helicopter.
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.
Introducing the Optic Sport
If you are new to Computerized RC Transmitters
Charging the Batteries
Flying Safely
Mode 1 Configuration
Flying Field info
Frequency Control
Optic sport Programming Switches and Buttons
Optic sport In-Flight Controls
Transmitter Displays and Messages
Initial Setup Menu Programming
Please note: To reference all other Optic Sport programming instructions not specific to the HELI menu refer to the Initial Setup
menu on page XX and the ACRO Model Setup menu starting on page XX.
Servo Connection List
3. Now scroll back up to the CAMB screen with an EDIT button
and move the switch SW-3 toward you to the "launch" mode
position. Turn your model on so you can watch the control
surfaces move.
4. With CH 1 blinking, change the servo's travel value with a
DATA button until the right wing's aileron comes up to the
airfoil's reflex position. (Note: Ask the manufacturer of your
glider for their recommendation for reflex-and thermal-trailing
edge positions).
5. Using the right-hand CURSOR button, move to CH 2 and
adjust the travel of the elevator upward a few degrees.
CURSOR to CH 6 and reflex the left wing's aileron.
If your trailing edge also has flaps, CURSOR to CH 5 and
change their value to match that of the ailerons.
6. Now move switch SW-3 to the center, normal position and
follow the same process to set the trailing edge control
surfaces and the elevator to the appropriate values for the
"cruise" mode.
7. Finally, move SW-3 to the thermal position and adjust all the
values there. When done, move away from this screen
and/or turn off the transmitter. As always, plan on adjusting
the trailing edge and elevator settings in the CAMB screen
after flight testing to optimize their affect on performance.
Trainer or
engine Cut
Switch
SW 2
Aileron Dual
Elevator
Rudder
Dual Rate Switch
SW 1
Crow Mix or
Throttle switch
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
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.