Chapter 4 Sail (Sailplane); Sailplane Type; Camber Preset; Camber System - Spektrum DX18 Manuel D'utilisation

CHAPTER 4 SAIL (Sailplane)

NOTICE: Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended control throws.
CAUTION:
Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to
make sure your model responds as desired.

Sailplane Type

Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to
match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show
on the transmitter screen to show the available setups.
Refer to community.spektrumrc.com for more information about
new DX18 AirWare updates to support these options.
Wing
1 Servo
2 Aileron*
2 Aileron 1 Flap*

Camber Preset

Camber Preset is only available when 2 or 4 aileron wing type is
selected in Sailplane Type. The Camber Preset function enables
you to program the ailerons, fl aps, wing tips and elevator for a
specifi c position in each Flight Mode.
If fl ight modes are not active, only one preset position is
available and it is always active.
The Camber Preset Speed enables the control surfaces to
transition over a period of time, up to 30 seconds, when you
change fl ight modes.

Camber System

Camber System is only available when 2 or 4 aileron wing
type is selected in Sailplane Type. The Camber System allows
in-fl ight camber adjustment and is also used as the braking
system, often referred to as Crow or Butterfl y. The Camber
System enables you to assign the Camber System to a different
switch in each fl ight mode.
SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2 Aileron 2 Flap*
4 Aileron 2 Flap*
Tail
Normal
V-Tail A**
V-Tail B**
Motor
Inhibit
Assign to a Switch (optional)
*Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu option.
**Selection of either of these activates the V-Tail Differential menu option
Move the fl ight mode switch to the desired position to change
the Camber Preset values.
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