Futaba 10C 2.4GHz User Manual
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TRIM
submenu: resets and adjust effectiveness of digital trims.
The 10C has digital trims which are different from conventional mechanical 
trim sliders. Each TRIM LEVER is actually a two-direction switch. Each time 
the TRIM LEVER is pressed, the trim is changed a selected amount. When you 
hold the TRIM LEVER, the trim speed increases. The current trim position is 
graphically displayed on the start up screen. The TRIM submenu includes two 
functions that are used to manage the trim options. 
HELI
models only: OFFSET is available in the idle ups. If OFFSET is inhibited, adjustment of the TRIM LEVERS will adjust
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condition. See OFFSET, p. 102.
Trim reset (RESET): electronically centers the trims to their default values. Note that the SUB-TRIM settings and the trim 
STEP
rate are not reset by this command.
GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Reset trims to neutral after having 
adjusted all linkages.
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Open BASICmenu, then open TRIM
submenu.
for 1 second.
(If ADVANCE,
again.)
C
to TRIM.
Request
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for 1 second.
Beep sounds.
Close.
Where next?
Adjust SUB-TRIMs: see p. 49.
Adjust trim rate (STEP): see below.
Adjust END POINTs: see p. 39.
6HWXSGXDOWULSOHUDWHVDQGH[SRQHQWLDOD/R,EXP): see p. 42.
Trim step (STEP): changes the rate at which the trim moves when the TRIM LEVER is activated. It may be set from 1 to 
40 units, depending on the characteristics of the aircraft. Most ordinary aircraft do well at about 2 to 10 units. Generally 
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GOAL of EXAMPLE:
STEPS:
INPUTS:
Double the sensitivity (larger step) ofthe 
AILERON TRIM LEVERS for a first 
flight of an aerobatic model to ensure 
sufficient range to trim the model for 
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Open TRIM submenu and choose the 
STEP
you wish to change. (Ex: aileron)
for 1 second.
(If ADVANCE,
again.)
C
to TRIM.
Adjust the size of the step. 
(Ex: incr. to 8)
C
to AILE.
to 8.
Repeat as desired for other channels.
C
to ELEV.
to new setting.
Repeat as needed.
Close.
Where next?
Adjust sub trims: see p. 49.
Adjust END POINTs: see p. 39.
6HWXSGXDOWULSOHUDWHVDQGH[SRQHQWLDOD/R,EXP): see p. 42.
