SAFE technology is a revolutionary flight training system designed to give you
a stable platform for safely developing your flying skills. This is not an autopilot
or self-guiding robot. The sensors and software in this system help you fly the
aircraft where you want to go while decreasing the risk of an out-of-control
crash. You can progress through the Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced
flight modes as your skills increase, all with the confidence of an optional Panic
recovery mode. At any time during a flight you can switch between the 3 flight
modes or use Panic recovery to get your aircraft to a safe flying attitude.
SAFE Flight Modes
Beginner Mode
Pitch
• Envelope limit: Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing tips up and down)
angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne
• Self-leveling: when the pitch and roll controls are returned to neutral, the
aircraft returns to level flight
• Stability assisted takeoff and landing
• Throttle based climb and descent
Intermediate Mode
Pitch
• Natural Flight Experience: Pitch and roll controls are increased. Self leveling
is not active.
• Large Flight Envelope: The pilot is only prevented from entering extreme
flight attitudes.
Experienced Mode
Pitch
• Natural Flight Experience: The pilot experiences natural AS3X flight for
smooth handling and outstanding precision
• Unlimited Flight Envelope: No limit on Pitch and Roll angles (airframe
limited)
Hi/Low Rate Switch (Dual Rates)
The included DSMX full range transmitter features a dual rates switch which
lets you change between high and low control rates for the aileron, elevator
and rudder.
When powered ON, this transmitter is automatically set to high-rate mode.
Panic Recovery
Roll
Roll
AS3X
Roll
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• Immediate recovery to a safe flying attitude
• Return all transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery
• This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the confidence to continue
to improve their flight skills
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IMPORTANT: Aircraft will recover to a safer attitude even if sticks are held.
Some control input is still used with panic activated.
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High-rate mode
In high-rate mode, the controls can reach their maximum values. This mode
is typically preferred by experienced pilots for maximum control authority.
Low-rate mode
In low-rate mode, the controls are reduced to approximately 70% of their
maximum values. This mode is typically preferred by (and best for) beginner
pilots or others interested in smoother and more easily controlled flight.
Pilot loses control of the aircraft in any
flight mode.
Pilot presses and holds the Panic
Recovery button and returns all other
controls to their neutral position. The
aircraft will roll wings level and pull
out of a dive...
...once the aircraft is flying straight
and level, the pilot releases the Panic
Recovery button and continues a
gentle climb to a safe altitude.
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