Futaba 6XHS - Manual (Page 35)

FLPR — Flaperon Mixing
The Flaperon mixing function uses two servos to individually control two ailerons,
combining the aileron function with the flap function. Both ailerons can be raised and lowered
simultaneously for a flap effect. Of course, aileron function, where the two controls move in
different directions, is also performed. The down travel of the left and right ailerons can be
adjusted, so you can also get a differential effect. (Left and right flap travel are adjusted
individually in the ATV menu.) To take advantage of the flaperon mixing function, you’ll need
to connect the right aileron servo to CH1 (AIL) and the left aileron servo to CH6 (FLP).
Ch 1 Ch 6
Aileron Operation
Ch 1 Ch 6
Flap Operation
You can combine the flaperon function with the airbrake function (ABRK), to get steeper
descents without building up airspeed. This is very convenient for making short approaches on
small fields.
Please note that you may only use one function from flaperon, elevon, or V-tail at a time.
The one you activate overrides the others. If you need V-tail with a flaperon model, use the
programmable mixers ( PMXI & PMX2 ) to program in the V-tail function.
Setting up the Flaperon function
1. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the FLPR window.
2. When first accessed, the flaperon function is inhibited ( INH ). Press the
CURSOR key to get to the activation menu. The INH indicator will flash on and off.
3. Now press the (+) key to activate the flaperon function. At this time, the ON indicator will
blink on and off.
4. Next you may set aileron differential. Aileron differential means
that one aileron has more travel in one direction than the other
direction. Normally the down travel is reduced to about half of
the up travel, especially on slower-flying models.
Pressing the CURSOR key one time causes the large sign in front of the number to blink.
You may reduce the down travel by selecting the minus (–) sign. If you choose 0% down,
the ailerons will move up only. This is preferred over reducing the up travel.
5. Pressing the CURSOR key again moves to the differential setting number (the percent sign
should now be flashing). For the 100% value, the up and down travel are both the same.
Reducing to less than 100% causes less travel. 50 - 75% is a good starting value, but observe
your model in flight to fine tune this setting. If you wish to return to 100%, press both the
(+) and (–) keys simultaneously.
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