curves and governor are used to perform aerobatics, but different head speeds change
requirements on the tail gain, and the speed the helicopter responds also changes with
head speed. By putting all of the related functions in flight modes, every function can be
tailored to work correctly with the other settings in that mode.
Sailplane: Sailplane pilots commonly use flight modes to define a wide array of
configurations, which can have a drastic impact on how a high performance sailplane
flies. Advanced sailplanes often utilize complicated mixes to control wings with
multiple servos. These mixes give the pilot the flexibility to select a flight mode that is
tied to numerous functions. Pilots can have the throttle (spoiler) stick control nothing
in Launch mode. In Cruise mode, it can control a limited amount of reflex travel. In
Thermal mode, it can have full span flaps with limited camber travel. In Landing mode,
moving the throttle stick can deploy a crow mix (ailerons up, flaps down). A full array
of other options, such as appropriate rates and elevator compensation mixes and
other features, can be individually tailored so the sailplane is optimized for each type
of flying with just the simple selection of the Flight Mode.
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