Sail (sailplane) – Spektrum SPM18100 DX18 User Manual
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SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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SAIL (SAILPLANE)
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.
* Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu
option.
** Selection of either of these activates the V-Tail Differential menu
option.
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.
Move the fl ight mode switch to the desired position to change the
Camber Preset values.
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.
Wing
• 1 Servo
• 2 Aileron*
• 2 Aileron 1 Flap*
• 2 Aileron 2 Flap*
• 4 Aileron 2 Flap*
Tail
• Normal
• V-Tail A**
• V-Tail B**
Motor
• Inhibit
• Assign to a Switch (optional)
Image Selection
Press NEXT to select the sailplane image. Highlight and select the
image on screen, then use the roller to select the image desired.
Press the roller to select.
Sailplane Type
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.