Futaba 18MZ 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 62)

62 <Model Basic Setting Procedure>
1. A curve setting example is shown below.
A. Pitch to RUD mixing curve (Normal)
Use the hovering system and set this curve to
match take off and landing and vertical climb at
a constant speed.
*For this curve, use the initial setting [Linear] curve type and
adjust the left and right rates in the [Separate] mode.
B. Pitch to RUD mixing (Idle up 1)
Use this curve in stall turn, loop, and adjust it so the
fuselage is facing straight ahead when heading
into the wind.
*For this curve, [Linear] curve type can be used and the entire
curve can be lowered with the [Offset] button.
C. Pitch to RUD mixing (Hold)
This function is set so that the fuselage is facing
straight ahead during straight line auto rotation.
The pitch of the tail rotor becomes nearly 0º.
*For this curve, [Linear] curve type can be used and the entire
curve can be lowered with the [Offset] button.
●Other settings
The mixing rise characteristic of pitch operation
can be adjusted. An acceleration (ACLR) function,
which temporarily increases and decreases the
mixing amount, can be set.
8. Swash Mix corrects aileron, elevator and
pitch interaction
The swash mix function is used to correct the
swash plate in the aileron (roll) direction and
elevator (cyclic pitch) corresponding to each
operation of each condition.
9. Throttle mixing setting
RPM loss caused by swash operation of aileron
or elevator can be corrected with the Throttle
Mix function in the Model Menu. The effects of
clockwise and counterclockwise torque is applied
when pirouetting can also be corrected.
10. Gyro sensitivity and mode switching
The gyro sensitivity and mode switching
function is dedicated gyro mixing of the Model
Menu, and can be set for each condition.
●Normal condition (hovering): Gyro sensitivity
maximum
●Idle up 1/Idle up 2/Throttle hold: Gyro
sensitivity minimum
●However, at auto rotation of a tail-driven
helicopter, this function may not have any
affect at high gyro sensitivity.
11. Throttle cut setting
Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the
engine, by flipping a switch with the throttle stick
at idle. The action is not functional at high throttle
to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s
location and direction must be chosen, as it defaults
to NULL.
*With throttle stick at idle, adjust the cut position
until the engine consistently shuts off, but throttle
linkage is not binding. When finished, touch the
“Throttle Cut” button to exit.
12. Other special mixings
●Pitch to Needle mixing
This mixing is used with engines with a construction
which allows needle control during flight (fuel-air
mixture adjustment). A needle curve can be set.
The needle servo rise characteristics at throttle
stick acceleration/deceleration operation can be
adjusted. (Acceleration function)
●Fuel mixture function
This mixing is used in needle adjustment of engines
which use a fuel mixture control carburetor.
●Governor mixing
This mixing is dedicated governor mixing when a
governor is used. Up to 3 rates (speeds) can be
switched for each condition.