7
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 8J SYSTEM 
TRANSMITTER:
               
quick, easy setup. 
 
ACRO
)
V-TAIL
 
FLAPERON
 and 
AIL-DIFF
  
ELEVON
 
AILEVATOR
)
AIRBRAKE
 
 
HELI
)
    
    
    
 TRIM LEVERS for rapid yet precise trim adjustment - no remembering to “store trims” 
between models and no more “bumped trims” during transport. 
IDLE- DOWN
 (
ACRO
),
THR-CUT
 (
ACRO
/
HELI
) (engine shut off), setups to allow precise engine/motor control for 
taxi and landings. 
SWITCHES, and DIAL; completely assignable in most applications. 
FUNC
) setting, which allows the student to use the 8J’s mixing, 
helicopter, and other programming functions even with a 4-channel buddy box. (Optional trainer cord 
required.)
and a notched throttle to minimize throttle changes with rudder input. Defaults to 
ACRO
 model type. 
hand, and a smooth, ratchet-less (unsprung) throttle for perfect hovering. Defaults to 
HELI
(
H-1
 swashplate 
type) model type. 
Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a feature’s specialized 
name or abbreviation as seen on the screen of the 8J, that name, feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as 
seen on the radio’s screen, including capitalization and shown in a 
DIFFERENT TYPE STYLE
 for clarity. Any 
SWITCH A, VR, or the THROTTLE
STICK, those words will be displayed as they are here.