Futaba 8SGAP - Manual (Page 4)

•FEATURES
The FP-8SGAP was specially developed to use PCM (pulse code modulation) for FAI
RC aerobatics F3A aircraft. It is an extremely noise and dead-point resistant digital
proportional RC set with a microprocessor in the transmitter and the receiver. Please
read this manual before using your set.
TRANSMITTER FP-T8SGAP
• RF module system. The frequency band can be
changed with one touch.
• DSC (Direct Servo Controller) allows operation
of the servos without turning on the transmitter.
Wire operation is possible by using the special
cord supplied (FSC.1)
•Servo reversing switch for all channels allows
reversing of the servos with the flip of a switch.
• Dual rate or non-linear VTR (variable trace
ratio) aileron, elevator, and rudder. Two-stage
dual rate on aileron.
• Rudder auto dual rate. Rudder dual rate is turn-
ed on and off automatically with operation of
the throttle stick.
• Newly designed slantable open gimbal sticks
provide maximum operation feel. Stick angle
and spring strength can be adjusted.
• Non-slip adjustable lever head. The stick length
can be adjusted by turning the knob head.
• New throttle -> pitch control mixing is perfect
for variable pitch propeller which maximizes
engine power and propeller efficiency.
•Mutual mixing function allows aileron + eleva-
tor, aileron + flaps, and aileron + rudder mixing
and aileron differential operation.
• Elevator -> flap mixing is especially advantageous
in circle aerobatics.
• Flap, spoiler -> elevator mixing allows control of
the aircraft attitude while using the air brake
(flap, spoiler).
• Throttle -> (flap, spoiler) -> elevator mixing al-
lows enhancement of the air braking effect by
throttle stick operation when diving and landing.
• Programmable mixing function permits mixing
with the desired channel.
• Four-function snap roll switch (timer is option-
al)
• Idle-up lever, the engine idling speed can be
independently adjusted during throttle -> pitch
control mixing.
• New single-chip microprocessor allows one-touch
fail safe setting and introduction of an automatic
transmission system which eliminates the need
for fail safe setting at the beginning of each
flight and improves safety.
•Pitch control lever. HIGH side pitch of variable
pitch propeller can be adjusted during throttle ->
pitch control mixing.
• New ATV (Adjustable Travel Volume) on all
channels allows independent adjustment of servo
left, right, up, and down throw.
•Second ATV. Besides new pushbutton ATV on
aileron and elevator, conventional trimmer ATV
is also installed.
• Monitor lamp comes on when throttle -> flap,
spoiler -> elevator mixing or throttle -> pitch
control mixing and flap, spoiler -> elevator mix-
ing and snap roll are set and goes out when they
are in use.
• Fail-safe switch (function OFF switch) is provid-
ed for each function so that only the desired
functions need be turned on.
•Throttle ATL (Adjustable Throttle Limiter)
makes throttle linkage simple and positive.
• Two servo test functions. A slow sweep to check
neutral characteristic, trackability cycle servo to
test servo operation.
•Tachometer/timer with built-in tachometer, up
timer, down timer, integrating timers, and bat-
tery alarm functions.
• Built-in power error back-up circuit. When the
internal Nicd battery approaches the fully dis-
charged state, an LED flashes to indicate that
the memories presetted (memory, ATV, FS,
etc.) are gone. Please charge battery and set all
memory functions again.
• Highest quality extruded aluminum case. So-
phisticated transmitter design gives easy fitness
and comfortable feeling to your hands.
• Neck strap supplied as a standard accessory. The
numerous functions of the transmitter can be
easily performed by supporting the transmitter
from your neck.