FUTABA T8J-2.4G - Setting Up the Normal Flight Condition; Normal Condition Curve Adjustments

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collective pitch curves are adjusted to provide consistent engine RPM despite the increase/decrease in collective pitch of
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As the 2 curves and revo. mixing are all interrelated.
Note that the normal throttle, pitch and revo curves are all available. These may also be updated later in the menu with the
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), plus throttle hold (
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Note: The throttle and pitch curves for the normal condition are always on. They cannot be inhibited. The other four
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THR-CURV/NOR
: inputs the normal (
NORM
) throttle curve, which is usually not a linear response to THROTTLE STICK
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PIT-CURV/NOR
: inputs the normal (
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normal collective pitch curve is adjusted to match the throttle curve, providing the best vertical performance at a constant
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: mixes collective pitch commands to the rudder (a
PITCH-RUDDER
mix) to suppress the torque generated
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NOTE: There are three revo. mixes available: normal (
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