Futaba 8J User Manual

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collective pitch curves are adjusted to provide consistent engine RPM despite the increase/decrease in collective pitch of
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As the 2 curves and revo. mixing are all interrelated.

Note that the normal throttle, pitch and revo curves are all available. These may also be updated later in the menu with the
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THR-CURV/NOR: inputs the normal (NORM) throttle curve, which is usually not a linear response to THROTTLE STICK

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REVO./NORM: mixes collective pitch commands to the rudder (a PITCH-RUDDER mix) to suppress the torque generated

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NOTE: There are three revo. mixes available: normal (NORM LGOHXS IDL1/2 DQG LGOHXS IDL3). Never use revo.

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