Futaba 8J User Manual

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Using V-TAIL (ACRO):

V-TAIL

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functions are combined for the two tail surfaces. Both elevator and rudder travel
can be adjusted independently on each surface.

NOTE: If V-TAIL is active, you cannot activate ELEVON or AILEVATOR functions. If one of these functions is active, an error
message will be displayed and you must deactivate the last function prior to activating V-TAIL.

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GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Activate V-TAIL.

Adjust left elevator servo to 95% travel
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Open the V-TAIL function.

for 1 second.

to V-TAIL.

Activate the function.

to MIX.

to ACT.

optional: adjust the travels separately
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left to 95%

to ELE1.

to 95%.

Repeat as necessary for other servos.

Close menu.

Where next?

Adjust END POINTs: see p. 36 and SUB-TRIMs: see p. 46.
Set up dual/triple rates and exponential(D/R,EXP): see p. 39.
Set up ELE-FLAP mix: see p. 59.
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