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Helicopter Programming Menu
When the active model is congured as a helicopter model type, the model function menu contains
programming options which are useful for helicopters. This section describes the features and
programming steps for the helicopter model function menu.
The momentary “deadman” switch (Switch-F) is a convenient and commonly-used throttle cut
switch. Throttle cut should be o when the switch is in its neutral position.
From the model function menu, you can program the following helicopter-specic options:
FLT.COND: Congure specic control settings for dierent phases of ight.
THRO CUT: Congure a kill switch for glow/gas motors.
T.HOLD: Set a switch-controlled throttle position.
GYRO: Specify gyro on/o and sensitivity settings.
REVO MIX: Damp unintended yaw movement when not using a heading hold gyro.
SWASH>THRO: Mix throttle with swashplate movements.
T.Curve: Specify non-linear throttle response.
P.Curve: Congure optimum blade pitch for dierent throttle settings.
*Swash Ring: Prevent excessive control throw on the swash servos.
FLT.COND: Congure specic control settings for dierent phases of ight.
Working with Heli Model Function Menu
1. Turn on transmitter. When prompted to transmit, select “NO”.
2. Verify that the active model is a helicopter.
3. To access the model function menu, press and hold the jog
dial.
4. The menu options shown reect the parameters dened for
the active model in the model type menu (Model Type and
Swash). HELI-specic items are integrated in the menu with
the options that are common to all model types.
Flight Conditions
The Flash 7 allows you to program up to four ight conditions. This powerful feature lets you dene
customized trim values and mix settings for dierent phases of ight.
The ight conditions for helicopter models are:
1. Normal
2. Idle-1
3. Idle-2
4. Hold