FUTABA T8J-2.4G - Trainer Function; Trainer System Setup for Pilot Training

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TRAINER
: for training novice pilots with optional trainer cord connecting 2 transmitters. The instructor has several levels of
controllability.
Adjustability:
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NOR
: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can
be controlled by the student. The set channel is controlled according to any
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FNC
: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can
be controlled by the student, controlled according to any mixing set at the
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MIX
: When the TRAINER SWITCH is ON, the channel set to this mode can be controlled by both the student and the
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OFF
: The channel set to this mode cannot be controlled by the student even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON. The set
channel is controlled by the instructor only, even when the TRAINER SWITCH is ON.
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the optional trainer cord (for 8J series, sold separately) into the trainer connection on each transmitter, and follow the
guidelines below.
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,
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and use
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Then, allow the student radio to fully fly
the model.
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NOR
mode, set lower throws,
different exponentials, even different
auxiliary channel settings on the student
radio (if it has these features).
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aileron may be set to the
NOR
or
FNC
mode,
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controlled by the instructor.
GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:
Turn on the
TRAINER
system and set up
so student has: fully functional control
of aileron and elevator to support
FLAPERON
and
AILEVATOR
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control of rudder to allow lowered
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(with the instructor for safety).
Open
TRAINER
function.
for 1 second.
to
TRAINER
.
Activate
TRAINER
.
to
OFF
.
Choose desired channel(s) and proper
training type(s).
past
AIL
and
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to
THR
, to
OFF
.
to
RUD
, to
NOR
.
Close.
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Where next? Set up dual/triple rates and exponential (
D/R
,
EXP
) on student 8J: see p.39.
Reset trims on student 8J: see p.45.
Precautions:
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regardless of the modulation mode.
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type transmitter).
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TRAINER
function is active, the snap roll function is deactivated.
Other functions, such as
IDLE-DOWN
and
THR-CUT
, which have been
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your function assignments prior to utilizing the
TRAINER
function.
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TRAINER
function is deactivated in
the current model for safety reasons.