Futaba 8J User Manual

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TRAINER

: for training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levels of

controllability.

Adjustability:
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OFF: The channel set to this mode cannot be controlled by the student even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON. The set

channel is controlled by the instructor only, even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON.

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the optional trainer cord (for 8J series, sold separately) into the trainer connection on each transmitter, and follow the
guidelines below.

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GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Turn on the TRAINER system and set up
so student has: fully functional control
of aileron and elevator to support
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control of rudder to allow lowered
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(with the instructor for safety).

Open TRAINER function.

for 1 second.

to TRAINER.

Activate TRAINER.

to OFF.

Choose desired channel(s) and proper
training type(s).

past AIL and ELE GHIDXOW 2.

to THR,

to OFF.

to RUD,

to NOR.

Close.

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Where next?

Set up dual/triple rates and exponential (D/R,EXP) on student 8J: see p.39.
Reset trims on student 8J: see p.45.

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your function assignments prior to utilizing the TRAINER function.

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the current model for safety reasons.