HITEC Optic 5 2.4 - Manual (Page 21)

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V.TAIL (V-Tail)
V.TAIL (V-Tail)
This is another built-in mixing program available on the Optic5 that mixes the rudder and elevator servos for controlling V-tailed aircraft.
Similar to elevon programming, the two surfaces can move up and down together (for elevator control) or opposite (for rudder control in this case).
CUT (Engine Cut Function)
CUT (Engine Cut Function)
Cut (Engine Cut) Function allows a throttle servo to max out the travel value (you can also choose the direction with the Servo Reverse Function),
so that you can immediately cut off the motor when the engine is below half throttle with a push of the "Eng Cut" button located on the upper
right-hand corner of the transmitter case.
Setting the Gear (Retractor Gear) Control Function
Setting the Gear (Retractor Gear) Control Function
The same button is used to cut the engine or control the landing gears (Up-locked/Down and Locked). Use a Y-Cable to connect your retract
servos to your receiver’s CH5 then make sure they are operate properly. Push the Cut/Gear button once shortly to Up-locked or down and locked
the retractable landing gears.
Setting Up a V-Tail
1) Activate the function by pushing the pre-programmed switch to the right.
2) With your model turned on, check your servo travel directions (both rudder and elevator channels) to be sure they are correct.
Use the REV switch if necessary to make the correction.
Surfaces can move up and down together (for elevator control) or opposite (for rudder control in this case).
CH2 CH4
CH2 CH4
Up Elevator Right Rudder (view from rear)
Setting the Engine Cut Function
Setting the Engine Cut Function
Press and hold the Cut switch for approximately three seconds to activate the Throttle (Engine) Cut function.
The servo will travel more from its lowest (idling) throttle position to its End Point by 10%.
NOTE:
Watch the servo movement on your model carefully:
You don't want to overdo the travel value or you'll stall the servo (you'll probably hear it buzzing if it’s
stalled which creates a drain on the on-board battery and may cause a potential over-heating problem for the servo).
NOTE:
Watch the servo movement on your model carefully:
You don't want to overdo the travel value or you'll stall the servo (you'll probably hear it buzzing if it’s
stalled which creates a drain on the on-board battery and may cause a potential over-heating problem for the servo).
NOTE:
When you select V.TAIL, the ELVN program is rendered unavailable.
When you change the function of ELVN to V.TAIL or V.TAIL to ELVN,
Please TURN OFF THE TRANSMITTER FIRST and then change the function.
If you change the ELVN and V-TAIL functions when the transmitter is ON, nothing will be changed.