Futaba 8J User Manual

Page 84

OFFSET

: Optional separate trims in addition to those for the normal condition. This function is used to automatically change

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helicopter tends to drift to the right at high speeds, so an aileron offset may be applied to offset the helicopter to the left.
The necessary elevator offset varies with model geometry, so it must be determined by noting collective pitch changes at
high speed. The rudder offset is affected by both revo. mixing and trim lever movement while in the offset function.

Adjustability:
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:KHQ OFFSET is active (its switch is on), moving the TRIM LEVERS adjusts

the stored offset, not the trims in the normal condition.

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*During OFFSET operation, the aileron, elevator, and rudder travels are displayed on each trim

display in the Startup screen.

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GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Set up separate trims for each of the
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correct for torque at high speeds.

Open the OFFSET function.

for 1 second.

to OFFSET.

Activate the function.

to MIX.

to OFF or ON.

Change switch setting to Cond.
(No need to change SW.)

already Cond.

Select IDL2.

to No.

to IDL2. or for 1

second to IDL2.

Adjust trim settings as needed.
(Ex:rudder to +8%.)

to RUDD.

to +8%.

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changes.

Where next?

DELAY

: see p. 84.

THR-HOLD

: see p. 80.

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