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Hitec®

ECLIPSE 7

Owner’s Manual

SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FOR AIRCRAFT • GLIDERS •

HELICOPTERS

7 CHANNELS • 7 MEMORIES •

PROGRAMMABLE FM SHIFT

Introduction to the Eclipse 7

System

Congratulations! You now own a

Hitec® Eclipse 7, an extremely versatile R/C

system that may be effectively used by both

beginning and master pilots. The transmitter

may be programmed for airplanes, gliders, or

helicopters, all with special mixing functions,

so it can accommodate virtually any model

configuration. You can store programming for

seven different models in this powerful

system! The transmitter will remember all of

your settings for each of your different models

forever — no backup battery is ever needed.

With programmable shift, it can be used with

all PPM/FM receiver models, even other

brands!

The system pushbuttons allow rapid

data input into the easy-to-read LCD display.

With its electronic digital trims, you’ll never

lose your trim positions again, because they

stay at the same place you left them!

Standard programming features include

servo reversing for all channels, end point

adjust on all channels, dual rates, and

exponential. Pre-programmed functions and

programmable mixers allow you to use the

system for any type of model you can imagine.

For those learning to fly, the transmitter has

“buddy-box” capability (a second transmitter

may be connected for training by an instructor

pilot with an optional trainer cord). The

Eclipse 7 menus even have the advanced

“flight condition” settings found in other

radios costing hundreds of dollars more in all

its menus!!

The extensive preprogrammed mixing

features for aircraft include flaperon (dual

aileron servos), V-tail, elevon (for flying-wing

models), landing settings, throttle cut,

aileron →rudder mixing, and elevator → flap.

Five programmable mixers for custom

functions are also provided.

For sailplanes, you find the following

custom programming for competition and

sport models with two or four wing servos:

crow mixing for spot landings, flap → aileron

mixing, aileron → flap, elevator → flap,

aileron → rudder, flap → elevator, two sets of

switchable offsets for launching and speed, V-

tail, aileron differential, and five

programmable mixers. The second aileron is

on channel 5, so you can use the system with

ultralight five-channel receivers without any

problems!

Helicopter features include five-point

pitch and throttle curves, high and low

revolution mixing, throttle cut, throttle hold,

gyro settings, and rudder → throttle mixing.

You may select a conventional swashplate, or

if you have a more complex chopper, mixing is

provided for two types of three-servo

swashplates.

About this manual

This manual is not just a translation —

it has been carefully written from scratch to be

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as helpful to you, the new owner, as possible.

There are many pages of setup procedures,

examples, explanations, and trimming

instructions. In order for you to make the best

use of your system and to fly safely, please

read this manual carefully. If you don’t have

time to read it thoroughly, at least spend some

time browsing through it to see all the features

this fine system has to offer.

Eclipse 7 System Options:

1. Airplane Version, Item #171721.

Includes four HS-422 deluxe servos, 8

channel Supreme receiver, 600 mAH

airborne battery, standard switch harness,

12" (30 cm) servo extension cord, and

overnight wall charger.

2. Airplane Spectra Version, Item

#171723. Includes four HS-425BB ball-

bearing servos, Spectra programmable

frequency module, 8 channel Super Slim

receiver, 600 mAH receiver battery,

heavy-duty switch, 12" (30 cm) servo

extension cord, overnight wall charger.

3. Helicopter Version, Item #171725.

Includes five HS-425BB ball-bearing

servos, 8-channel Supreme receiver, 1000

mAH receiver battery, heavy-duty switch

harness, and overnight wall charger.

These versions come with the

following accessories:

• Frequency number flag

• Hardware and mounting package for

all the servos

• Additional “smooth click” throttle

ratchet

• "Flight preserver" closed-cell foam

wrap to protect the receiver from

shock and vibration.

• Warranty card

• Manual

4. Eclipse Transmitter only, with Spectra

module, Item #171724. Eclipse

transmitter with Spectra Synthesizer

Module, manual, overnight wall charger,

and warranty card.

This product is to be used for sport and

recreational flying of radio-control models

only. Hitec is not responsible for the results of

use of this product by the customer or for any

alteration of this product, including

modification or incorporation into other

devices by third parties. Modification will

void any warranty and is done at owner’s risk.

If you have any difficulties, please

consult this manual, your hobby dealer, or

Hitec (contact information is provided in the

rear of this manual). Note the information

contained in this manual is subject to change

without notice due to possible changes in

manufacturing procedures, system software

programming, or updates.

“Hitec” is a registered trademark of the Hitec

RCD, Inc.

Disclaimer: This information specific to

North American versions of the Eclipse.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to the Eclipse 7 System........................................................................2

About this manual ...............................................................................................................2

Eclipse 7 System Options:................................................................................................... 4

Flying Safety..............................................................................................................7

Airplane Frequencies ................................................................................................9

Radio Installation Notes..........................................................................................10

Notes on Servos.................................................................................................................10

Mounting................................................................................................. 10

Servo Throw............................................................................................ 10

Switch Harness

Installation............................................................................................... 10

Receiver Notes.................................................................................................................. 10

Antenna ................................................................................................... 10

Connectors .............................................................................................. 11

Using The Aileron

Extension................................................................................................. 11

Vibration and

Waterproofing......................................................................................... 11

Charging the Eclipse 7 Ni-Cd Batteries ..................................................................12

Operating With A Trainer Cord ...............................................................................12

Other Adjustments ..................................................................................................13

Adjustable length control sticks ........................................................................................ 13

Stick lever tension adjustment........................................................................................... 13

Throttle ratchet change ..................................................................................................... 13

Changing the Eclipse 7 transmitter’s

mode.................................................................................................................................. 14

Eclipse 7 Controls and Switch

Assignments Mode II...............................................................................................16

Eclipse 7 Controls and Switch

Assignments Mode I................................................................................................16

Transmitter Input Buttons.......................................................................................18

Receiver — Servo Connection List .........................................................................18

Transmitter Displays & Messages...........................................................................20

Warning Displays .............................................................................................................. 21

Model Setup Functions...........................................................................................23

MODL — Model Select ...................................................................................................... 24

COPY — Copy Model ....................................................................................................... 24

ACRO, HELI, GLID — Model Type

Select ................................................................................................................................. 25

Wing & Swashplate Type Selection.................................................................................. 26

Model Name......................................................................................................................27

Transmit Shift — SFT.N, SFT.P..................................................................................... 28

TIME —Timer Function Setup.......................................................................................... 29

REST — Data Reset.......................................................................................................... 29

AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS ......................................................................1

Simple Transmitter Setup — Aerobatic

Airplane (ACRO)........................................................................................................32

Eclipse 7 Aircraft Controls and Switch

Assignments ........................................................

Airplane Model Function Descriptions ...............

EPA — End Point Adjust ......................................

D/R — Dual Rates................................................

EXP — Exponential ..............................................

FLT.C — Flight Condition Menu.........................

STRM — Subtrim Settings .....................................

REV — Servo Reversing........................................

T.CUT — Throttle Cut (Engine Kill)

Function.................................................................

PMX1 to PMX5 — Programmable

Mixes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5..............................................

LAND — Landing Function...................................

FLPT — Flap Trim Function.................................

E->F — Elevator → Flap Mixing .........................

A->R — Aileron → Rudder Mixing......................

ELVN — Elevon Mixing........................................

VTAL — V-Tail Mixing.........................................

FLPN — Flaperon Mixing.....................................

Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart.............................

Glider (GLID) Menu Functions.............................

Eclipse 7 Glider Controls and Switch

Assignments ........................................................

Competition Glider Quick Setup

Instructions............................................................

Glider Model Function Descriptions ...................

ADIF — Aileron Differential................................

VTAL — V-Tail Programming...............................

E->F — Elevator → Flap mixing..........................

A->R — Aileron → Rudder mixing......................

F->A — Flap → Aileron mixing............................

F->E — Flap → Elevator mixing..........................

CROW — Crow mixing (airbrakes) ........................

S.TM1, 2 — Subtrim offsets 1, 2

(4WNG only).........................................................

AIL.T — Aileron trim..........................................

A->F — Aileron → Flap mixing

(4WNG only).........................................................

DFL.T — Dual Flap Trim (4WNG

only) ......................................................................

2001 by Don Edberg (all rights

reserved)...............................................................

Eclipse 7 Helicopter (HELI)

Programming .......................................................

Eclipse 7 Helicopter Controls and

Switch Assignments............................................

Helicopter Setup Instructions..............................

Menu Descriptions — Helicopter ............................................................................88

Flight Conditions................................................................................................................88

R->T — Rudder → Throttle Mixing..................................................................................89

GYRO — Gyro settings.......................................................................................................90

HOLD — Throttle Hold......................................................................................................90

THCV — Throttle Curve ....................................................................................................91

PTCV — Pitch Curve.........................................................................................................92

RVMX — Revolution mixing..............................................................................................93

SWAH — Swashplate adjust (120’, 180’

only)...................................................................................................................................94

Hovering Throttle Adjustment Knob.................................................................................96

Hovering Pitch Adjustment Knob......................................................................................96

Helicopter Flight Trimming Chart............................................................................97

Adjusting Hovering Pitch and

Hovering Throttle ..............................................................................................................97

GLOSSARY ..............................................................................................................98

ACRO Model Data Recording Sheet........................................................................100

GLID Model Data Recording Sheet........................................................................102

HELI Model Data Recording Sheet........................................................................104

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Flying Safety

To ensure your own safety and the safety of

others, please observe the following

precautions:

Charge the Batteries!

Be sure to recharge the batteries before

each flying session. A battery low in charge

will soon die, causing loss of control and a

crash. Plug in the charger that comes in this

system and hook up the transmitter and

airborne batteries the day before a planned

flying session. When you begin your flying

session, reset the transmitter's timer to keep

track of how long the system’s been used, and

monitor the transmitter’s voltage display. Quit

flying long before your batteries become low.

Beware of on-field charging of your

batteries with a field charger. A fast-charger

may overcharge the Ni-Cd batteries, causing

overheating and a premature failure. Never

charge your transmitter or receiver battery at a

rate higher than 2 amps.

Flying field

We recommend that you fly at a

recognized model airplane flying field. You

can find model clubs and fields by asking your

nearest hobby dealer, or contacting the

Academy of Model Aeronautics. Always pay

particular attention to the flying field’s rules,

as well as the presence and location of

spectators, the wind direction, and any

obstacles on the field. Be very careful flying

in areas near power lines, tall buildings, or

communication facilities as there may be radio

interference in their vicinity. If you must fly

at a site that is not a club field, be sure there

are no other modelers flying within a two-

mile range, or you may lose control of your

aircraft.

Once you arrive at the flying field…

Before flying, be sure that the frequency

you intend to fly with is not in use, and secure

any frequency control device (pin, tag, etc.)

for that frequency before turning on your

transmitter. Never believe that it’s possible to

fly two or more models on the same frequency

at the same time. Even though there are

different types of modulation (AM, PPM or

FM, and PCM), only one model may be flown

on a single frequency.

When you are ready to fly your model,

position the throttle stick to its low speed

position, or do whatever is necessary to

command your motor NOT to run. Then, you

may turn on the transmitter power followed by

the receiver power. When you have finished

flying, begin by turning off the receiver power,

then turn off the transmitter power. If you do

not follow these procedures, you may damage

your servos or control surfaces, flood your

motor, or in the case of electric-powered

models, the motor may unexpectedly turn on

and cause a severe injury.

Before starting the engine, fully retract the

transmitter antenna, power up the transmitter

and receiver, and check to be sure that the

servos follow the movement of the sticks. If a

servo operates abnormally, don’t attempt to

fly until you determine the cause of the

problem. We recommend that you range-

check your system before each flying session.

Have an observer verify that the system works

with the transmitter about 30 paces away with

the transmitter antenna collapsed. Finally,

before starting the engine, be sure to check

that the transmitter model memory is correct

for the chosen model.

While you’re getting ready to fly, if you

place your transmitter on the ground, be sure

that the wind won’t tip it over. If it is knocked

over, the throttle stick may accidentally get

moved causing the engine to race

unexpectedly.

Before taxiing, be sure to extend the

transmitter antenna to its full length. A

collapsed antenna will reduce your flying

range and may cause a loss of control. It is a

good idea to avoid pointing the transmitter

antenna directly at the model at all times,

since the signal is weakest in that direction.

Finally, don’t fly in the rain! Water or

moisture may enter the transmitter through the

antenna or stick openings and cause erratic

operation or loss of control. If you must fly in

wet weather during a contest, be sure to

protect your transmitter with a plastic bag or

waterproof barrier.

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Airplane Frequencies

The following frequencies and channel

numbers may be used for flying aircraft in the

U.S. (this information specific to North

American versions of the Eclipse):

MHz

bandC

h . No.

MHz

11 72.010 36 72.510

12 72.030 37 72.530

13 72.050 38 72.550

14 72.070 39 72.570

15 72.090 40 72.590

16 72.110 41 72.610

17 72.130 42 72.630

18 72.150 43 72.650

19 72.170 44 72.670

20 72.190 45 72.690

21 72.210 46 72.710

22 72.230 47 72.730

23 72.250 48 72.750

24 72.270 49 72.770

25 72.290 50 72.790

26 72.310 51 72.810

27 72.330 52 72.830

28 72.350 53 72.850

29 72.370 54 72.870

30 72.390 55 72.890

31 72.410 56 72.910

32 72.430 57 72.930

33 72.450 58 72.950

34 72.470 59 72.970

35 72.490 60 72.990

Installing your frequency number indicator

It is very important to display your transmitters channel number at all times. To install your

frequency flag device on your transmitters antenna, slide the appropriate paper numbers into the

slots and slip the device onto the transmitters antenna.

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Radio Installation Notes

While you are installing the battery, receiver, and servos into your model’s fuselage,

please pay attention to the following guidelines:

Notes on Servos

Mounting

When you mount each servo, use the supplied rubber grommets and

insert an eyelet up through the bottom. Be sure not to overtighten the screws. If

any portion of the servo case directly contacts the fuselage or the servo rails, the

rubber grommets will not be able to attenuate vibration, which can lead to

mechanical wear and servo failure.

Servo Throw

Once you have installed the servos, operate each one over its full travel and check that

the pushrod and output arms do not bind or collide with each other, even at extreme trim settings.

Check to see that each control linkage does not require undue force to move (if you hear a servo

buzzing when there is no transmitter control motion, most likely there is too much friction in the

control or pushrod). Even though the servo will tolerate loads like this, they will drain the battery

pack much more rapidly.

Switch Harness Installation

When you are ready to install the switch harness, remove the switch cover and use it as a

template to cut screw holes and a rectangular hole slightly larger than the full stroke of the

switch. Choose a switch location on the opposite side of the fuselage from the engine exhaust,

and choose a location where it can’t be inadvertently turned on or off during handling or storage.

Install the switch so that it moves without restriction and “snaps” from ON to OFF and vice

versa.

Receiver Notes

Antenna

DO NOT cut or coil the receiver antenna wire. It is

normal for the receiver antenna to be longer than the fuselage.

DO NOT cut it or fold it back on itself – cutting or folding changes the electrical length of the

antenna and may reduce range. Secure the antenna to the top of the vertical fin or the tailboom,

and let the excess length trail behind the aircraft (be sure it cannot tangle with the tail rotor on a

helicopter).

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You may run the antenna inside of a non-metallic housing within the fuselage (a plastic

outer pushrod housing works well for this), but range may suffer if the antenna is located near

metal pushrods or cables. Be sure to perform a range check before flying. With the antenna

collapsed, you should be able to walk 20 - 30 paces from the model without losing control or

seeing “jitter” in the servos. The range check should be done with the motor running and the

model should be securely restrained in case of loss of control.

Connectors

Be sure the alignment of a servo or battery connector is correct before inserting it into the

receiver. To remove a connector from the receiver, try to pull on the connector’s plastic housing

rather than pulling on the wires. Pulling the wires can ruin the connector pins and break wires.

Using The Aileron Extension

If any of your servos are located too far away to plug directly into the receiver (like the

aileron servo), or you need to unplug the servo each time you disassemble the model, use a servo

extension cord to extend the length of the servo lead. Additional Hitec extension cords of

varying lengths are available from your hobby dealer.

Vibration and Waterproofing

The receiver contains precision electronic parts. Be sure to avoid vibration, shock, and

temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in the provided “Flight Preserver” foam

rubber, or use some other vibration-absorbing materials. It’s also a good idea to waterproof the

receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band

before wrapping it with foam. If you accidentally get moisture inside the receiver, you may

experience intermittent operation or a crash.

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Charging the Eclipse 7 Ni-Cd Batteries

1. Connect the transmitter charging cord into the charging socket (on the rear of the case, left

side) and airborne Ni-Cd batteries to the receiver connector on the charger.

2. Connect the receiver battery to the charging cord.

3. Plug the charger into a wall socket.

4. The charger’s LEDs should light, indicating charging current is flowing. The batteries should

be left on charge for about 15 hours.

• Try to charge the batteries with the charger supplied with your system exclusively. The use of a

fast-charger may damage the batteries by overheating and dramatically reduce their lifetime.

NOTE: If you need to remove or replace the transmitter battery, do not pull on its wires to

remove it. Instead, gently pull on the connector’s plastic housing where it plugs in to the

transmitter. The battery must be removed to charge it properly with a "peak" charger.

Operating With A Trainer Cord

An optional training cord is available from your dealer. The cord may be used to help a

beginning pilot learn to fly easily by allowing a second transmitter, operated by an experienced

instructor, to be connected to this system. The instructor may override the beginning pilot at any

time to bring the model back under safe control. For training, the transmitter may be connected

to another Hitec FM system, as well as to any Futaba® FM transmitter (if Hitec cord #58310 is

used).

To use the trainer cord:

1. Set up both the student’s and instructor’s transmitters to have identical trim and control

motions. If the instructor’s transmitter is on a different frequency than the student’s, use the

student’s as the master transmitter and the other as the student’s.

2. Collapse the student's antenna, and fully extend the instructor's antenna. If the student's

transmitter has a removable RF module, remove it from the transmitter.

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3. The Hitec cord is specifically marked at one end as the

“master” the other end as “student”. Plug it accordingly into

each transmitter, with power switched off. The trainer jack is

on the back of the transmitter. Turn the connector until its

notches line up and it fits without having to be forced.

4. Turn on the instructor’s transmitter. DO NOT turn on the

student transmitter power. Move the controls on the

instructor’s transmitter, and verify each control moves the

proper direction. Now verify that the student’s trims and

control travels match the instructor’s by using the trainer

switch (the momentary Trainer switch on the top left of the

transmitter case) and switching back and forth while leaving

the control sticks and trims alone, then moving the control

sticks.

5. The instructor’s transmitter has normal control over the model unless the trainer switch is

pulled, passing control to the student’s transmitter. If the student loses control, the instructor

can quickly "take over" by releasing the trainer switch and controlling the model.

Other Adjustments

Adjustable length control sticks

You may change the length of the control sticks to

make your transmitter more comfortable to hold and

operate. To lengthen or shorten your transmitter’s sticks,

first unlock the stick tip by holding locking piece B and

turning stick tip A counterclockwise. Next, move the

locking piece B up or down (to lengthen or shorten). When the length feels comfortable, lock the

position by turning locking piece B counterclockwise.

Stick lever tension adjustment

You may adjust the stick tension of your sticks to provide

the “feel” that you like for flying. To adjust your springs, you’ll

have to remove the rear case of the transmitter. Using a

screwdriver, remove the six screws that hold the transmitter’s rear

cover into position, and put them in a safe place. Place some

padding under the front of the transmitter and place it face-down on

the pad. Gently ease off the transmitter’s rear cover and move it to

include correct figure.

include correct figure

identifying proper places

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the right side of the transmitter, carefully turning it as you would turn the page of a book. Now

you’ll see the view shown.

Using a small cross-point screwdriver, rotate the adjusting screw for each stick for the

desired spring tension. The tension increases when the adjusting screw is turned clockwise, and

decreases for counterclockwise motion. When you are satisfied with the spring tensions, you

may close the transmitter. Very carefully reinstall the rear cover. When the cover is properly in

place, tighten the six screws.

Ratchet change

Some pilots prefer a “softer” or “smoother” ratchet action on the throttle stick. Included

as an accessory in your Eclipse 7 system is an alternate ratchet that provides a smoother

ratcheting action.

After removing the back of the transmitter case as directed above in the “stick lever

tension adjustment” section, remove the ratchet retaining screw, remove the old ratchet and

replace with the new one.

Changing the Eclipse 7 transmitter’s mode

If you wish to change the mode of the transmitter, say from Mode 2 to Mode 1, return the

radio to Hitec for conversion. If you don’t know what this means, you don’t need to worry about

it!

Factory Service Repair Information

Please read the warranty card supplied with your system, and return it so your system will

be under warranty.

Before you decide to have your system repaired, if there is no apparent physical damage,

read this instruction manual again and check to be sure that you are operating the system as it is

supposed to be operated. If you are still having trouble, pack up your system in its original

shipping materials and send it to the factory or the nearest authorized Hitec R/C Service Center.

Be sure to include a note in your package that describes the trouble in as much detail as

possible, including:

• Symptoms of the problem in as much detail as you can provide, including any

unusual mounting conditions or equipment orientation

• A list of items you are sending, and what you want to be repaired.

• Your name, address, and telephone number.

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If you have any questions regarding this product, please consult with Hitec’s service

center. The address and telephone numbers of our service center is given below. Telephone

inquiries are accepted from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays (closed on holidays).

Hitec-RCD, Inc.

12115 Paine St.

Poway, CA 92064

Telephone: 1-858-748-6948

FAX 1--858-748-1767

Web site: http://www.hitecrcd.com

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Eclipse 7 “Mode 2” Controls and Switch Assignments

Insert “Eclipse 7 Mode 2 Switch Configuration List” drawing

here (PDF file).

This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory in North

America. Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the mixing menus.

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Eclipse 7 “Mode 1” Controls and Switch Assignments

Insert “Eclipse 7 Mode 1 Switch Configuration List” drawing

here (PDF file).

This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 1 system as supplied by the factory (not in North

American versions). Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the

mixing menus.

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Transmitter Input Buttons:

Engine

Left Right Increase Decrease ClearDown Up

Lock Cut

DataCursor

Timer Save Active/InhibitDisplay

Edit

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The buttons are used for different things as follows:

1. The Edit/Display Up & Down buttons allow you to move up and down within the model menus,

and move within the regular display.

2. The Cursor Left/Right buttons allow you to select options within a particular function, and

control the timer function.

3. The Data +Increase & –Decrease buttons allow you to increase or decrease the numerical

settings for a function.

4. The Clear Active/Inhibit button resets numbers and turns functions on and off.

5. The Engine Lock button holds the throttle channel while other channels may respond to the

transmitter.

6. The Engine Cut button closes the throttle so that you can kill the engine without touching the

trim lever

You’ll learn how to use these buttons in the setup sections that follow.

Receiver — Servo Connection List

The table below shows the hookups that should be used for each of the model types.

Note that some functions shown will not operate until they are activated in the transmitter.

Receiver

channel Aircraft

(ACRO) Glider

(GLID) Helicopter

(HELI)

1aileron

or right aileron

or right flaperon (FLPN)

or right elevon (ELVN)

right aileron

(or rudder for rudder-

elevator models)

aileron

or swash servo 1 (120’)

or swash servo 1 (180’)

2Elevator

or V-tail right side (VTAL)

or left elevon (ELVN)

elevator or

V-tail right side (VTAL)elevator

or swash servo 2 (180’)

3throttle spoiler, throttle (on-off

controlled by Gear switch) throttle

4rudder or

V-tail left side (VTAL)rudder or

V-tail left side (VTAL)rudder

5landing gear left aileron gyro sensitivity

6flap (controlled by VR1)

or left flaperon (FLPN)

or left aileron

right flap (4WNG)

or single flap (2WNG)pitch

or swash servo 2 (120’)

or swash servo 3 (180’)

7optional, controlled by

VR2 left flap (4WNG)

or proportional channel,

controlled by VR2 (2WNG)

optional, controlled by

Gear switch

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The servo response varies with the selected function. Standard options are shown first.

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Transmitter Displays & Messages

When you first turn on your transmitter, the first screen shown below appears on the LCD

display. Before flying, or even starting the engine, BE SURE that the model number

appearing in the lower right of the display matches the model that you are about to fly! If

you don’t, reversed servos and incorrect trims will lead to an immediate crash.

You can scroll up and down through the startup screen by pressing one of the two Edit keys

(the two keys on the far left). If you press timer or engine cut or lock keys, you go directly to

those functions regardless of the display.

Timer Display

Normal Display Mode

Voltage/Timer Display

Trim Menu [TRIM]

Model Name Display

Start/Stop key

Off key

Engine Cut

Cut key

Throttle Lock

Lock key

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MODEL This screen appears at startup. The model memory number is

shown by the small down-arrow. Battery voltage is shown in

the bottom left, and operating time is on the lower right. You

can reset the operating time display by hitting the Clear button

(the one on the farthest right). Do this after each charge to keep

track of your operating time on a single charge.

TRIM 0

ST1

4216

ST2 ST3 NOR

Pressing the Up button gives the Trim display (different

numbers may appear depending on the model type). To see

where the trim for a certain channel is, you have to move it! Be

sure to move it back to where it was. Note that the CH3 trim

only moves downward, so if you need more engine RPM, set up

idle with the trim at –25% so you can increase it if needed.

EAGL- 1

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MODEL

Pressing the Up button again gives the Model Name display. If

you’ve named your model, it will appear here so you can be

sure you have recalled the correct memory. If you do not name

the model, you'll have to remember which model memory it's

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stored within by the memory number.

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Pressing the start/stop button gives the Timer display, with a

stopwatch display on the left, and operating time on the right.

This also starts the timer, so hit the start/stop key again to stop

it. Hitting the Cursor Left (Off) button resets the timer and

return to display mode.

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LOCK indicator

Pressing the Lock button locks the throttle servo and holds it

where you last commanded it. This may be used as a safety

feature when you are carrying the model and transmitter to

ensure you don’t accidentally give throttle. It is shown by the

LOCK indicator.

Warning Displays

L.BATT 155

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transmitter battery voltage drops below 9.3 volts, and a beeper

sounds. The operating time is still shown on the right. If you

reset this each time you charge the system, you will have a good

idea of how long you can safely operate.

WHEN THE BEEPER SOUNDS, LAND YOUR MODEL

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE LOSS OF CONTROL

DUE TO A DEAD RECEIVER BATTERY.

IDLE On

The IDLE ON warning is displayed when the transmitter is

powered up with the Idle switch on in the helicopter mode only.

You can turn this off by moving the Flt. Mode switch or the

Flt. Cond. switch forward. If you switch the Flt. Cond. switch

and you get the HOLD ON alarm (see below), you must move

the Flt. Mode switch fully aft, then move the Flt. Cond. switch.

For your safety, the transmitter will not broadcast until this

alarm is ended.

HOLD On

The HOLD ON warning is displayed when the transmitter is

powered up with the Throttle hold switch on in the helicopter

mode only. You can turn this off by moving the Flt. Cond.

switch forward (this switch is on the top right, in the rear). If

you switch the Flt. Cond. switch and you get the IDLE ON

alarm (see below), you must move the Flt. Mode switch fully

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aft, then move the Flt. Cond. switch. For your safety, the

transmitter will not broadcast until this alarm is ended.

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Model Setup Functions

This section describes the model setup functions that are used to choose all of the

operating features of a particular model memory. These functions are used to select the

model memory, the model type (from airplanes, gliders, and helicopters), set the

stopwatch, and other useful functions. These functions are used to set up a new model or

a new model memory, to switch between memories, and to change transmit shift..

Map of Basic Menu Functions...............(see right)

M.SEL..... Model select .......................................24

COPY ....... Data Copy ..........................................24

ACRO ....... Acrobatic model mode .......................25

HELI ....... Helicopter model mode ......................25

GLID ....... Glider model mode.............................25

2WNG ....... Two Servo Wing (GLID only)............26

4WNG ....... Four Servo Wing (GLID only) ...........26

NOR.......... Normal swashplate (HELI only) ........26

120’ ....... 120’Swashplate (HELI only)..............26

180’ ....... 180’Swashplate (HELI only)..............26

**** ....... Model Name (four letters +

up to three numbers) ..........................27

SFT.N..... Transmit Shift.....................................28

TIME ....... Timer setup.........................................29

REST ....... Reset Memory....................................29

Model Select [M.SEL]

Copy Model [COPY]

Model Name [ABCD-199]

Swashplate type (HELI only)

[NOR

] [120’

] [180’

]

Timer Setup [TIME XX]

Reset Memory [REST

]

Power On While Pressing

both Edit/Display keys

Shift Dir. [SFT.N] [SFT.P]

Model Type

[ACRO], [HELI], [GLID]

Wing Type (GLID only)

[4WNG], [2WNG]

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MODL — Model Select

Your Eclipse 7 system can store up to seven independent sets of model data in its

memory. The Model Select (MODL) function allows you to choose from any of the seven sets of

model data. You can assign a four-character name to each model memory.

The model names are not visible when you wish to switch memories. There are several

ways to keep track of which model is in each memory. You may attach a small piece of white

tape to the transmitter and write the model's name along with the model setup number (and its

channel number), or you may use a notebook, or label the model with its memory number

prominently near its on-off switch inside the fuselage.

Choosing a model memory to load

1. Start with the transmitter switched off.

2. Turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit keys (the two keys on the far

left). This gets you into the model select (M.SEL) menu.

M.SEL

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3. Select the desired model number by pressing the Cursor Right or Left button. At this time,

the small arrow above the selected model number will blink on and off.

4. Switch power off.

5. Switch power back on. The previously-selected model number is indicated by the arrow

above the model numbers in the display.

COPY — Copy Model

The COPY function is used to copy the model data stored in the current model memory

into another model memory. This function is handy to use to start a new model that’s similar to

one you have already programmed, and is also handy for copying the current model data into

another model memory as a backup.

Copying from one model memory to another

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

2. Press the Up arrow key. This gets you into the model copy (COPY) menu. (If you’re already

in the setup menus, you can just press the UP or Down arrow key to get here.)

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COPY

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SLV

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Destination

(flashing)

3. The source model memory (the memory that will be duplicated) is the current one, indicated

by the fixed upper arrow. To select your destination model number, press the Left or Right

Cursor keys. The selected destination memory number is shown by the flashing triangle

under it.

4. Press the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys at the same time. The transmitter beeps twice

rapidly, indicating the copy has been completed. THIS WILL ERASE ALL THE OLD

SETTINGS IN THE SLAVE MODEL MEMORY, SO BE SURE YOU’RE IN THE

CORRECT MODEL BEFORE YOU COPY MODEL!

5. Switch power off.

6. Switch power back on. If you wish to go to the newly-saved memory, repeat step 1.

ACRO, HELI, GLID — Model Type Select

This function is used to select the type of model to be programmed in the current model

memory. You may select from aircraft (ACRO), gliders (GLID), and helicopters (HELI). If you

select glider or helicopter types, you will need to set the wing type (for a glider) or the swash type

(for a helicopter). These settings are covered below.

Selecting the Model Type

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

2. Press the Down arrow key. This gets you into the type select menu. The current model type

will be flashing on and off. (If you’re already in the setup menus, you can just press the Up or

Down arrow key to get here.)

ACRO

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flashing GLID

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flashing HELI

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flashing

3. If the model type you want is displayed, you’re done. [If you wish to change the wing type

or swash type in the GLID and HELI model settings, see the sections below.]

4. If you wish to change the model type from that displayed, press on the Left or Right Cursor

buttons until the model type you want, either ACRO, GLID, or HELI, appears.

5. To select your desired model type, press both the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys

simultaneously. Two beeps tell you that the new model type is now registered. THIS WILL

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ERASE ALL THE OLD SETTINGS IN THE MODEL MEMORY, SO BE SURE YOU’RE

IN THE CORRECT MODEL MEMORY BEFORE YOU CHANGE MODEL TYPE!

6. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

7. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode.

Wing & Swashplate Type Selection

If you are using the glider (GLID) or helicopter (HELI) setting menus, you must tell the

Eclipse system what type of model you are using. In the case of a glider, you have to specify

whether it has two (2WNG) or four (4WNG) wing servos (most slope gliders use two wing servos,

and competition gliders use four wing servos, two each for outboard and inboard ailerons and

flaps). Helicopters may have one servo each for pitch, aileron, and elevator (NOR) or they may

use three servos in concert on the swash to provide these functions (120’, 180’).

Note that these menus will not be available unless you have selected the GLID or HELI

model types.

Selecting the Wing or Swashplate Type

1. Select the GLID or HELI model type in the Model Type Select menus (see above).

2. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

3. Press the Up or Down arrow keys:

In the GLID mode, you'll enter the wing setup menu, and WING will be highlighted:

4WNG

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2WNG

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If you’re in HELI mode, SWASH will be highlighted and you can select from three

swashplate types: NOR, 120’, and 180’:

NOR

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120’

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180’

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SWASH SWASH

CH1

CH2

CH1CH6

CH2

NOR 180°

CH2

CH1CH6

120°

CH6

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If you're happy with the wing or swash type that is displayed, go on to the next step. If you wish

to change the wing or swashplate type from that displayed, press on the Left or Right Cursor

buttons until the wing/swash type you want appears. CAUTION: if you change types, you may

lose settings in the menus.

4. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

5. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode.

Model Name

The Model Name function is used to create an alpha-numeric name which is stored in the

model memory along with the rest of the model settings. You will find it useful to help keep

track of multiple models.

The model name can be four alphabetic characters, along with up to three numbers

following. The letters may be used to abbreviate the model’s name, and the numbers may be

used for the memory number, or you may wish to store that model’s channel number so you can

remember easier.

Inputting a Model Name

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed, with

"stars" to represent letters to be chosen. “NAME” should be added below “MODEL” in the

graphic below

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2. Press the Up or Down arrow key until you get into the model name menu. You’ll see the

display as shown to the right, with the MODEL and NAME indicators in the upper left on.

The first character of the name will be flashing on and off. (If you’re already in the setup

menus, you can just press the Up or Down arrow key to get here.)

3. To change the first character, press the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys until you see the

character you desire. You may select from the upper case letters A — Z, *, +, –, /, and the

numbers 0 — 9.

4. Press the Right Cursor key to move to the next character.

5. Press the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys until you see the character you desire.

6. Repeat the previous two steps to input the third and fourth characters of the display.

7. Press the Right Cursor key to move to the number displays on the right.

8. Press the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys until you get to a number that you like. This

can be any number from 0 to 199. If you have lots of models with different frequencies, you

may wish to input your channel number here.

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NAME

9. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

10. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode.

Transmit Shift — SFT.N, SFT.P

For 72MHz North American Version.

The Transmit Shift function is used to change the shift direction of the Eclipse 7 system.

Hitec receivers use a negative shift direction for their transmissions. However, some other

brands of RC gear use positive shifting. With this menu, you can change the way your

transmitter broadcasts, so that it can address all types of PPM receivers. (PPM receivers are

also referred to as “FM” receivers.) The Eclipse 7 FM is not compatible with PCM receivers,

only with FM. Hitec/RCD and Futaba receivers that use negative shift (N), and JR and

Airtronics receivers that use positive shift (P)

If you choose the wrong shift direction for your receiver, the servos may move

erratically and will not respond to the transmitter, even if it is on the correct frequency. Turn

off your receiver at once and change the shift direction to preclude damage to your servos.

If you use a mixture of receiver brands, sure that it is set for the model of receiver you are

using in the current memory.

Changing the Frequency Shift

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

2. Press the Up or Down Edit key until you get into the shift menu. You’ll see either the word

SFT.N or SFT.P, with the last character, N or P, flashing on and off. (If you’re already in

the setup menus, you can just press the Up or Down arrow key to get here.)

SFT.N

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SFT.P

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flashing flashing

3. N represents negative shift and will work with Hitec and brand F. P represents positive shift

and will work with brands A and J. The Eclipse 7 will not work with any PCM receivers.

4. To change the shift direction from what is shown, press either the Left or Right Cursor key

one time. This will change the display from P to N or N to P.

5. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

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TIME-Timer Function Setup

The timer function is helpful for keeping track of flight duration, engine run time, or other

things that need to be monitored during flight. You can set up the timer to count down from

anywhere from 0 to 60 minutes.

If you select a time from 1 to 60 minutes, the timer will count down the number of

minutes selected when you first press the Start/Stop button. You may stop it at any time by

pressing the Start/Stop button a second time. Beginning the last 14 seconds of the selected time,

the system will beep every second to tell you the time has elapsed.

If you wish to reset the timer, just press the Off button, it will then be changed to display

mode. You may then press the Start/Stop button to reset it and count down again, whenever you

like.

If you select 0 minutes, the timer acts like a stopwatch and counts upwards.

Setting up the Eclipse Timer

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

2. Press the Up or Down arrow key until you get into the Timer (TIME) menu. You’ll see a

display with the word “TIME” flashing on and off. (If you’re already in the setup menus, you

can just press the Up or Down arrow key to get here.)

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3. To change the number of minutes shown, press the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys until

you see the amount you desire. You may select from 0 to 60 minutes.

4. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

5. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode.

REST — Data Reset

The Reset function is used to clear out an existing set of model data within a single model

memory, the current one. This function resets all data to the factory default values, and may be

used to get a “fresh start” so that you may be begin with a clear memory before you input new

model settings into a memory that had been used for another model.

Resetting the memory

1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit

keys (the two keys on the far left). The model select (M.SEL) menu will be displayed.

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2. Press the Up or Down arrow key until you get into the Reset (REST) menu. This display has

the word “REST” flashing on and off. (If you’re already in the setup menus, you can just

press the Up or Down arrow key to get here.)

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3. IF YOU ARE SURE YOU WANT TO RESET and clear out the current model memory, press

both the +Increase and –Decrease Data keys at the same time. The transmitter will beep

twice to indicate a successful reset

4. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup menu, or switch power off.

5. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode.

CAUTION: WHEN YOU COMMAND RESET, YOU’LL ERASE THE MEMORY

YOU’RE IN AND LOSE ANY PROGRAMMING YOU HAVE ENTERED. DON’T DO

THIS UNLESS YOU ARE POSITIVE YOU WANT TO FLUSH OUT THAT MEMORY

AND START FROM SCRATCH WITH THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS.

AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS

This section describes the menu functions for fixed-wing aircraft, provides a detailed

setup example, and then describes the functions individually. Functions relating

specifically to gliders and helicopters may be found in the following sections.

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ACRO Functions Map.......................................... (see right)

Simple Aerobatic Airplane Transmitter Setup...............32

EPA............End Point Adjust (servo travels)......................41

D/R............Dual Rates........................................................42

EXP............Exponential Settings.........................................43

FLT.C........Flight Condition Select.....................................44

STRM .........Subtrim.............................................................47

REV............Servo Reverse ..................................................47

T.CUT ........Throttle Cut (engine shut off) ..........................48

PMX1-5......Programmable Mixer #1 – #5 (five total) ........49

LAND .........Landing function settings.................................50

FLPT .........Flap trim...........................................................51

E->F .........Elevator →Flap mixing.....................................52

A->R .........Rudder Coupling..............................................52

ELVN .........Elevon mixing (tailless models) .......................54

VTAL .........V-tail mixing.....................................................55

FLPN .........Flaperon (combined flaps & ailerons)..............57

Aircraft Trimming Chart .................................................60

Dual Rate Set [D/R]

End Point Adjust [EPA]

Press both

Edit/Display keys

Ail → Rud Mix [A-R]

Flap Trim [FLTR]

Landing [LAND]

Elev → Flap Mix [E-F]

Prog. Mix 1-5 [PMX-]

Flight Cond. [FLT.C]

Elevon Mix [ELVN]

V-Tail Mix [VTAL]

Exponential [EXP]

Sub-Trims [STRM]

Servo Reversing [REV]

Throttle Cut [T.CUT]

Flaperon Mix [FLPN]

Normal Display Mode

Voltage/Timer Display

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Simple Transmitter Setup — Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO)

The following pages will take you step-by-step through the setup process for a sport or

aerobatic airplane in the ACRO menu. Going through this complete section will help you

learn how to use your system quickly and easily. If you need to set up a helicopter or

glider, please refer to the quick setup instructions in the helicopter and glider sections.

AIRCRAFT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (AEROBATIC PLANE)

The aircraft setup procedure presented below

uses an aerobatic model as an example and

assumes that there are two aileron servos, one

in each wing. You can use a similar procedure

to set up your own model; your setting’s

numbers and percentages will probably be

different. If your model only has one aileron

servo, skip the instructions referring to

flaperon.

1. Be sure that all of your servos are plugged

into the proper receiver channels:

CH1 — Right aileron

CH2 — Elevator

CH3 — Throttle

CH4 — Rudder

CH5 — Gear

CH6 — Left aileron

CH7 — (optional)

2. We recommend that you do this

programming exercise with the servos installed

in the model and connected to the respective

control surfaces. This will enable you to

immediately see the effect of each

programming step.

3. Turn on your transmitter while holding

down the two Edit keys (the two keys on the

far left). This gets you into the model select

(M.SEL) menu. Press the Cursor Right button

to move to a new model memory. The

selected model memory you select is indicated

by the little flashing arrow pointing down.

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4. Press the Up arrow until the word ACRO

appears, flashing on and off. If it does, you’re

ready to proceed on to the next step. If not,

press the Left or Right Cursor keys until it

appears. You must press both Data keys to

“Save” the setting, backer which the radio

will beep twice. This is how you select the

type of model you wish to use, either ACRO,

HELI, or GLID.

5. WARNING: selecting a different model

type will erase the settings in the model

memory. BE SURE you’re in the correct

model memory before selecting a new model

type, or you might accidentally erase a model

you’re using. (The other memories will not be

affected.)

6. Press the Up arrow once. This gets you

into the model name mode (note the words

“MODEL” and “NAME” in the upper left of

the display).

7. Now you can select four letters to identify

your model. With the first of the four letters

flashing, press the Data +Increase or –Decrease

key to change the letter that is displayed. Stop

when the first letter is the one you want.

8. Press the Right Cursor key once to get to

the second letter. Repeat the previous step to

choose the second letter.

9. Repeat two more times to fill out the

remaining two letters. If you like, you can hit

the right cursor button one more time and

select a number between 0 and 199 for

further identification. It can be handy to use

this to store the plane’s channel number.

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10. Press the Up arrow once. This gets you

into the Timer menu (TIME). If you want, you

can use the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys

to select the amount of time you want the

stopwatch to count down.

11. This completes the initial part of the setup.

Now, we’ll go ahead and customize the ACRO

settings for your model. Switch transmitter

power OFF.

12. Now turn power ON. The transmitter

should display the model number and battery

voltage as shown. The number on the right is

the elapsed time, which will vary depending

on how long the transmitter has been left on.

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13. Press both Edit keys to get to the regular

programming menu. The end-point adjust

menu (EPA) should appear. Press the

Down arrow to get to the flaperon menu

(FLPN). The display should show that it is

inhibited (INH).

FLPN Inh

14. Turn on the Flaperon function by pressing

the Active/Inhibit button (Clear) until “On”

appears in the display.

FLPN On

CH 16

SLV

MAS

15. Be sure that you connect the right aileron

servo to receiver CH1 and the left aileron

servo to receiver CH6.

16. Later, you can get differential by adjusting

the up and down motion of the two servos in

the FLPN menu. Now we’ll set the servo throw

directions.

Now check that each servo moves the proper

direction. We’ll use the Reversing function if

they don’t. Go to the Reversing menu (REV)

by hitting the Down arrow.

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17. We’ll start by setting the right aileron

servo direction. This is channel 1, and the 1

should be flashing for this command. When

you move the right-hand stick to the right, the

aileron on the right wing should move

upwards, and the aileron on the left should

move downward. Check that the right aileron

moves the correct way!

(Need correct drawing)

RIGHT

LEFT

LEFT RIGHT

18. If it does not, activate the opposite

direction for the CH1 aileron servo by pressing

the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. Each press

switches from Reversed to Normal and from

Normal to Reversed. In the display, N for

Normal is chosen when the little triangle is

above the channel number, and R for

Reversed is chosen when the little triangle is

below the channel number. Move the right-

hand stick again and verify the right aileron

moves the right directions. The display shows

Channel 1 reversed.

REV

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19. Next we’ll set the direction of the elevator

servo, channel 2. When you move the right-

hand stick towards the BOTTOM of the

transmitter, the elevator should move up.

Check to make sure it moves the proper

direction! (More planes are crashed due to

reversed controls than for any other reason.)

DOWN

20. If the elevator control moves the wrong

direction, move over to Channel 2 by pressing

the Cursor Right key. Now the ‘2’ should be

flashing in the display. Activate the opposite

direction for the elevator servo by pressing the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. Move the right-hand

stick up-and-down again and verify the

elevator moves the right direction.

21. Now we’ll set the direction of the throttle

servo. When you move the left-hand stick

towards the BOTTOM of the transmitter, the

throttle should close, meaning that the hole in

the carburetor should close. Check to make

sure that the throttle lever on the engine

moves the proper direction!

LOW Throttle: carburetor

at idle position (not fully

closed)

HIGH

LOW

HIGH Throttle: carburetor

fully opened

22. If the throttle servo moves the wrong

direction, move over to Channel 3 by pressing

the Cursor Right key. Now the 3 should be

flashing in the display. Activate the opposite

direction for the throttle servo by pressing the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. Verify the throttle

stick makes the servo move the carburetor

opening in the correct direction.

23. Now we’ll set the direction of the rudder

servo. When you move the left-hand stick

towards the CENTER of the transmitter (to

the right), the trailing edge or rear rudder

should move to the right. Check to make sure!

RIGHT

LEFT

LEFT RIGHT

Front View

If the rudder moves the wrong direction, move

over to Channel 4 by pressing the Cursor Right

key. Now the ‘4’ should be flashing in the

display. Activate the opposite direction for

the rudder servo by pressing the Active/Inhibit

(Clear) key. Move the left-hand stick left-and-

right again and verify the rudder moves the

right direction.

If your model has retracts, set the correct

response direction when commanded by the

Gear switch, using the same procedure.

If you’re using a second aileron servo, you’ll

now set the left aileron servo direction

(otherwise skip this and the next step). This is

channel 6, and the ‘6’ should be flashing for

this command. When you move the right-

hand stick to the right, the aileron on the left

wing should move downwards. Check that the

left aileron moves the correct way! If it does

not, activate the opposite direction for the left

aileron servo using the above procedures.

Move the right-hand stick again and verify the

left aileron moves the proper directions.

Press the Up or Down arrow keys to the Flap

Trim function (FLPT), and input a percentage

of zero (0) using the Data –Decrease key. This

temporarily disables the flap knob (VR1) so

that you can set aileron neutrals without

regard to the flap knob position. Later we’ll

turn it back on.

FLPT 0

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24. Before we set the servo neutrals, we need

to be sure that all the trims are centered. Press

both Edit keys to get to the main menu, where

voltage and time are displayed. Press the Up

arrow until the word TRIM appears. By

moving each of the four trim levers around,

you can see their positions, and move them

back to zero for the next step.

25. Once you have centered all the trims,

unscrew the screws holding the servo arms

onto the elevator, aileron, and rudder (we’ll

set the throttle travel later). You will want to

place the servo arms on the output shback so

they are near neutral — that is, about 90° to

the servo case sides or, if the servo is mounted

sideways, 90° to the pushrod (sideways

mounting is not recommended). This way you

won't run out of subtrim authority. Remove

all the arms that are in the way or interfere

with your pushrods.

90°

Servo 1

Pushrod

Adjust the clevises on each servo pushrod to

get the position of each control to be as close

as you can to neutral (lined up with the

adjacent portion of wing or tail).

Setting Subtrims. Now we’ll adjust all the

subtrims to electronically set the desired

neutral locations. To do so, go back to the

programming menu by pressing both Edit keys,

then press the Up or Down arrow key

repeatedly until STRM appears.

STRM 5

CH 421 3 567

26. Set the right aileron subtrim first. If the

little arrow is not pointing at channel 1, press

the one of the Cursor Left or Right buttons

until it is (see figure). Then, adjust the subtrim

amount by adding or subtracting with the Data

+Increase or –Decrease keys. When you reach

a place where the right aileron matches up

with the fixed portion of the wing, you are

done. If you can’t get both to match up, then

set the subtrim back to zero and mechanically

adjust the clevis to get as close as you can,

then readjust the subtrim if necessary.

27. Note 1: you should NOT use subtrims

instead of mechanically adjusting the pushrods

to be close. This is because you can reduce

the travel of the radio, especially if you have

to set the subtrim near 100%. As we stated

before, get the pushrods close mechanically

first, then use the subtrim adjustment to get it

just right.

28. Note 2: if you mess up the number you’ve

entered or find the percentage the wrong

direction, you can get back to zero quickly by

pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) button.

29. Repeat the subtrim adjustment with the

elevator servo (CH2). First set the pushrod

length mechanically to get as close to neutral

as possible, then set the subtrim to get the

elevator lined up to be parallel with the

stabilizer portion. For full-flying surfaces, use

an incidence meter or another method to get

the incidence angle recommended by the kit

manufacturer or model designer.

STRM -8

CH 421 3 567

30. For the throttle, we recommend not setting

a subtrim at this time. You will use the trim

tab on the transmitter for setting your idle

RPM. To shut off the motor you will use the

Engine Cut function. In this way, you don’t

lose your carefully-set idle position.

31. Most people set up their engines to idle

with the throttle trim near center, so that there

is room for changes due to humidity and other

factors.

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32. The Eclipse 7 provides a special throttle

trim function which allows the throttle trim

lever to work at low throttle levels, but

disables it at high throttle.

33. Repeat the subtrim adjustment with the

rudder (CH4), gear (CH5), 2nd aileron

channel (CH6), and the CH7 function if used.

As before, first set them mechanically, then

adjust the electronic settings. Be sure you

have selected the appropriate channel number

each time.

34. Servo EPA (End Point Adjustment).

Now we’ll go through and set the servo travels

for each channel. This is both helpful and

important, because you can set the throw of

each servo, in each direction, so that there is

no binding. Binding is important because it

causes very high current drain, and can lead to

a battery dying prematurely.

Another use for the EPA function is to adjust

the model's total throws to match the

recommended control motions specified on the

plans or instructions by the model's designer.

35. To set travels, get to the EPA menu by

pressing one of the Up Down Edit buttons

repeatedly until EPA appears. In sequence,

we’ll set right aileron right travel, right aileron

left travel, up and down elevator travels, right

and left rudder travels, open and closed

throttle positions, and left aileron travels.

EPA 100

CH 4213567

L/U %

flashing

changes from L/U to

R/D with AIL stick

motion

36. When you reach the EPA menu, you’ll see

the screen as shown. The channel indicator is

above numeral 1 for right aileron, the percent

symbol will be flashing, and you’ll notice that

you can change the L/U indicator to R/D (or

vice versa) by moving the aileron (right) stick.

You are about to see that this is how you set

the travel directions independently for each

stick motion.

37. To set the RIGHT aileron motion, move

the aileron stick all the way to the right and

hold it. The letters “R/D” should appear next

to the flashing percent sign, meaning you are

setting either Right or Down travel (with

ailerons it’s right or left only, but the display is

set up to use the same indicators for elevator

and throttle, thus the dual meanings for the

letters). Now if your servo is stalled or

binding, you’ll hear a buzzing sound. Hit the

minus –Decrease Data key until the buzzing

stops. If the servo is not buzzing, leave the

setting at 100%. If you can, choose a location

for the pushrod on the servo arm so that the

throw is adjusted in the 90-100% range.

38. To set the right aileron’s LEFT motion,

move the aileron stick all the way to the left

and hold it. The letters “L/U” should appear

next to the flashing percent sign (as shown in

the figure above). Again listen and hit the –

Decrease Data key until the buzzing stops. If

the servo is not buzzing, leave the setting at

100%. (Remember, you’re only setting the

right aileron travel. You set the other aileron’s

travel in channel 6’s EPA.)

39. To set the UP elevator motion, press on

the Right Cursor key until the indicator moves

over channel 2. Now move the right stick all

the way to the transmitter bottom and hold it.

The letters “L/U” should appear next to the

flashing percent sign. Again listen for a

buzzing sound to indicate the servo is stalling,

and hit the –Decrease Data key until the

buzzing stops. If the servo is not buzzing,

leave the setting at 100%.

EPA 100

CH 4213567

R/D %

flashing

changes from L/U to

R/D with ELE stick

motion

40. Repeat the previous step for DOWN

elevator by moving the stick all the way to the

top of the transmitter, full “down” elevator.

Check for binding and adjust the percentage as

before.

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41. To set the throttle position at IDLE, first

return to the regular display and set the

throttle trim to +25%. Then go back to the

EPA menu and press the Right Cursor key

until the arrow moves over channel number 3.

Now move the throttle stick all the way to the

transmitter bottom and hold it. The letters

“L/U” should appear next to the flashing

percent sign. Listen for a buzzing sound to

indicate servo stalling, and hit the –Decrease

Data key until the buzzing stops. Change the

setting to nearly — but not completely —

close the throttle (engine idle). Later you may

increase or decrease this number so you can’t

accidentally shut off the engine using the trim

tab.

42. To set the FULL throttle position, move

the throttle stick all the way to the transmitter

top and hold it. The letters “R/D” should

appear next to the flashing percent sign.

[Notice that the Eclipse 7 transmitter thinks of

throttle stick positions to the reverse of the

way it seems, in that with the throttle stick

fully forwards — “up” towards the transmitter

top, is the Down position.] Listen for a

buzzing sound to indicate the servo is stalling,

and hit the –Decrease Data key until the

buzzing stops. If the servo is not buzzing,

leave the setting at 100% or change your

linkage as necessary to fully open the throttle.

43. To set the RIGHT rudder motion, press the

Right Cursor key until the indicator moves

over channel 4. Now move the left stick all

the way to the transmitter right and hold it.

The letters “R/D” should appear next to the

flashing percent sign. Listen for a buzzing

sound to indicate the rudder servo is stalling,

and hit the Data –Decrease key until the

buzzing stops. If the servo is not buzzing,

leave the setting at 100%. You may wish to

increase or decrease this number depending on

how strongly the model reacts when the

rudder is deflected. Now move the stick to the

left side, and repeat the setting procedure for

left rudder.

44. In the same manner as described above, be

sure to set EPA values for channels 5 (landing

gear) and 6 (second aileron), if you have

either.

45. If you wish to have the flaps operate with

the CH6 knob, go back to the FLPT menu and

input a number greater than zero. Adjust the

number to get the desired amount of flap

travel as you turn the knob.

FLPT 20

CH 6

46. If you wish to have differential aileron

travel, this can be done in the flaperon menu.

First, we’ll reduce the down travel on the right

aileron. Press the Right Cursor key until the

little triangles are both above and below the

numeral 1. Hold the aileron stick to the left

and press the –Decrease Data key until the

number is smaller. 50-75% is a good starting

point. Watch to be sure you’re setting the

down travel on the right aileron.

47. Next, we’ll reduce the down travel on the

left aileron. Press the Right Cursor key until

the little triangle moves below the numeral 6

(the second aileron; the upper triangle should

stay over the number 1). This time, hold the

aileron stick to the right and press the –

Decrease Data key until the number is the

same as you chose for the other side.

48. Aileron Dual Rate setting. You can use

the dual rate function to reduce the aileron

and elevator travel in flight by flipping

switches. Dual rates are typically used to

reduce a model’s sensitivity.

49. Get to the D/R menu by pressing one of the

Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly until D/R

appears, as shown.

lower

arrow

indicates

lower

switch

setting

flashing

D/R 100

ST1

421

ST2 ST3 NOR

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50. The aileron dual rate setting automatically

affects both ailerons if the flaperon function is

active. To set the aileron dual rate, move the

arrow by pressing the Right Cursor key until

the little arrow is under or over the numeral 1

(the arrow depends on the position of the Ail

D/R switch above the right stick.) Now move

the aileron D/R switch up or down, noticing

the position of the arrow. You can set two

dual rates, one for each switch position. If

you set them, be sure to note which switch

position turns them on.

51. By pressing the Data +Increase or –

Decrease keys, you can add or subtract from

the numerical value displayed. Note that you

may pick a value anywhere from 0% to 125%

(125% is larger than the normal amount, so if

you do this be careful not to exceed servo

travel limits and cause stalling or excess

current drain). If you quickly want to get back

to the default 100%, press the Clear key. We

suggest using an initial value of 75%.

52. NOTE: if you set any of the dual rates to

0%, you will have ZERO CONTROL

AUTHORITY and LOSE CONTROL OF

YOUR AIRCRAFT when the switch is in

that position. DON’T DO IT!

53. Also note that the flight mode indicator

NOR may be flashing. This tells you that you

have set the dual rates for the NOR mode, and

if you activate other flight modes, you can set

dual rates for them as well.

54. Elevator dual rate setting: press the Right

Cursor key one time to get the little arrows

above or below the numeral 2. Now set the

elevator dual rates in the same way you set the

ailerons in the previous step.

upper

arrow

indicates

upper D/R

switch

setting D/R 80

ST1

421

ST2 ST3 NOR

55. Rudder dual rate setting: press the Right

Cursor key one time to get the little arrows

above or below the numeral 4. Now set the

rudder dual rates in the same way you set the

ailerons and elevator in the previous steps.

56. Note that you can have different values

of dual rates in each of the different flight

conditions. When you activate flight

conditions, be sure to go and set dual rates for

each one if you desire.

57. Landing setup. You can get an airbrake

effect by flipping a switch to raise or lower

both flaperons and add elevator to keep it

trimmed. This high-drag configuration makes

the landing approach steeper to help make

safe landings in small fields. This is an on-off

function, not proportional.

58. With landing mode on, it is possible to lose

some aileron effectiveness. Be sure to test the

landing settings at altitude before trying it on a

landing approach. You should spend some

time fine-adjusting the elevator travel so that

there is minimal trim change when the landing

(Flt. Mode) switch is operated.

59. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until

the LAND window appears, as shown. The

landing mode is OFF unless the Flt. Mode

switch (upper left of transmitter) is fully

forward.

LAND 0

OFF ON 26

ON or OFF

depends on

Flt. Mode

switch

setting

60. The arrow should be over the numeral 2.

Now press the Data +Increase key to change

the percentage shown. You may input the

amount of offset for the elevator at this time.

This should be set from -7% to -10%. Don’t

use too much or it could crash your model.

61. Press the Cursor Right key one more time,

and you may now input the CH6 setting. The

rates may vary considerably for different

models, but for initial settings you might try

the flap rate around 50-55%. You may want

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flaps to droop or rise, depending on the model

type.

62. E->F Mixing: you may couple elevator to

flaps for tighter corners in the elevator-to-flap

mixer. Get to the E->F menu, then activate it

by pressing the Clear key. Press the Right

Cursor key to get the percent symbol to flash.

Now you may input the percentage of mixing

with the Data +Increase key. Start out with

10-20% and increase it until the corners in

your loops are square enough. If the flaps

don’t drop when you pull up elevator, reverse

the sign in front of the mix percentage (change

the + to a – or vice versa).

63. Be sure to input a mixing percentage for

each side of the elevator stick motion.

E->F 30

R/D %

ON or OFF

depends on

Flt. Mode

switch

setting

64. Programmable mixers: now take

advantage of your system’s advanced custom

programming capabilities. You may use up to

five programmable mixers (PMX1 through

PMX5) to get rid of unwanted tendencies (for

example, rolling or tucking during knife-edge

flight.

65. For tucking during knife-edge, you want to

apply a little up elevator when you are using

full rudder to sustain knife-edge. Thus, we

want the master channel to be rudder, and the

slave to be elevator.

66. To program this mixing, first get to the

PMX1 window. Press one of the Edit Up/Down

keys until you see PMX1 displayed. Then

press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to

activate it (a flashing ON or OFF will appear,

depending on the position of the CH. 7 switch,

which turns mixer #1 on and off).

67. Next, press the Cursor Right key once to

select the master channel (MAS flashes on

and off), then press the Data +Increase key

until the little arrow moves over the numeral

4, indicating CH4 (rudder) is the master

channel. Press the Cursor Right key once

(SLV flashes on and off), then press the Data

+Increase key until the little arrow is under the

numeral 2, indicating CH2 (elevator) is the

slave channel.

68. Now, you’ll define the mixing percentage.

Notice that the mixer starts with 100% on both

sides, which is WAY too much. Move the

rudder stick to one side and press the Clear

button, zeroing the percentage. Move it to the

other side and repeat. Now both sides are set

to zero percent.

69. If your model tucks during knife-edge,

you’ll want to input up elevator for rudder

going both directions. Move the rudder stick

to the right and press the Data +Increase until

you can see which way the elevator moves; if

incorrect, press the Data -Decrease key until

the plus sign changes to a minus sign. Repeat

this by moving the rudder stick to the other

side. You’ll end up with a plus sign for one

rudder direction, and minus for the other

direction. Start with only 5-10% mixing on

both sides until you know how much you need

from actual test flying.

70. Be sure you understand how to use the

CH. 7 switch to turn PMX1 on and off, since

you won’t want this mixing on during normal

flight, only during knife-edge. Later, backer

you fly the model you may fine-tune the

amount of elevator travel so that the pitching

tendency is eliminated.

PMIX1 + 8

ON R/D

4213567

SLV

MAS

PMIX1 + 8

CH L/U %

ON 4213567

SLV

MAS

You can define another mixer to handle

adding aileron corrections during knife-edge.

In this case, you’ll have the same percentage

sign on both sides of the rudder.

This introduction just scratches the surface of

the capabilities of your Eclipse 7 system.

Please read the manual so you’ll know what

other features you can take advantage of. The

sky’s the limit — we know you’ll enjoy using

your Eclipse 7 system!

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Eclipse 7 Aircraft Controls and Switch Assignments

This should be the “Eclipse 7 Mode 2 Switch Configuration List”

drawing with only the ACRO features listed (less confusing).

This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory for the North

American version. Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the mixing

menus.

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Airplane Model Function Descriptions

EPA — End Point Adjust

The EPA function is used to set (or limit) the travel of each servo,

and may be set anywhere from 0% and 125% for each travel

direction. Reducing the percentage settings reduces the total servo

throw in that direction. The EPA function is normally used to

prevent any servos from binding at the ends of their travel. If you

change the EPA setting to 0%, you will not have any servo response in that direction, and

will probably crash.

Setting EPA values on your system:

1. Enter the programming mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys (the two keys on the far

left) at the same time. You should pop right into the EPA screen, but if you do not, press

either Edit Up Down key until you see EPA displayed. The channel indicator is above

numeral 1 for ailerons, the percent symbol will be flashing, and you’ll notice that you can

change the L/U indicator to R/D (or vice versa) by moving the aileron (right) stick. In the next

steps you will see how you set the travel directions independently for each stick (or knob or

gear switch) motion.

EPA 100

CH 4213567

L/U %

2. To set the RIGHT aileron servo travel, move the aileron stick all the way to the right and hold

it. The letters “R/D” should appear next to the flashing percent sign, meaning you are setting

either Right or Up travel (with ailerons it’s right or left only, but the display is set up to use

the same indicators for elevator and throttle, thus the dual meanings for the letters). Now if

your servo is stalled or binding, you’ll hear a buzzing sound. Hit the Data –Decrease key until

the buzzing stops. If the servo is not buzzing, leave the setting at 100%. Later, depending on

how rapidly the model rolls, you can use aileron dual rates to reduce the sensitivity.

3. To set the LEFT aileron motion, move the aileron stick all the way to the left and hold it. The

letters “L/U” should appear next to the flashing percent sign. Again listen and hit the Data –

Decrease key until the buzzing stops. If the servo is not buzzing, leave the setting at 100%.

4. To set travel volumes for other channels, press the Cursor Right key to select the channel you

wish to change. The little triangle moves and indicates the active channel. Repeat these

steps with each channel in sequence, taking care to set the travel for both directions. You

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may set each channel separately, anywhere in between 0% and 125%, and if you wish to

rapidly return to the default 100% setting, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

5. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully programmed your system!

D/R — Dual Rates

If this is your first computer radio, you may have never been introduced to dual rates

before. Dual rates are used because most models respond more rapidly to control inputs while

they’re flying at higher speeds, and it is possible to be really gentle with the controls and yet still

over-control. Dual rates are used to adjust the transmitter so that a control actuated at high speed

will not cause a radical response, so they are very useful for beginning pilots as well as experts.

Dual rates are invoked by flipping the dual rate switches on the transmitter. The Eclipse

7 has three dual rate switches, one each for ailerons, elevator, and rudder. The aileron dual rate

switch is located over the right-hand stick; the elevator dual rate switch is located over the left-

hand stick, and the rudder dual rate switch is to the right of the elevator switch. The amount of

travel reduction or increase may be set anywhere between 0 and 125%. Note: if you set the

dual rate amount to zero, you will get no response from that channel, which may cause a

crash.

If you have flight conditions active, you can select different amounts of dual rates for

each flight condition.

Inputting Dual Rate Values

1. Get to the D/R screen with the Edit Up Down keys.

2. The active channel number is indicated by the arrow above or below the channel numbers.

The arrow’s position depends on the position of that channel’s dual rate switch. In the figure,

the aileron (CH1) dual rate setting at the D/R switch’s lower position is being programmed.

D/R 100

ST1

421

ST2 ST3 NOR

3. Use the Data +Increase or –Decrease key to choose the amount of dual rate for that switch

position. You may set the travel for both sides of the switch simply by flipping the switch to

the other position (the arrow will also switch sides). If you wish to return to the original

100% value, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

4. Press the Cursor Right key to move to another channel you wish to input dual rate settings.

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5. Repeat the first three steps for the dual rate settings on the remaining channels. Note that

you can leave one side of the dual rate switches alone. This can be used for exponential

settings (see next function).

6. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

EXP — Exponential

You may be new to exponential settings. “Exponential” refers to a mathematical function

where the curve grows steeper the further away from center it gets. Expo is a way to get the

effect of dual rates without having to flip a switch. The figure below will help explain this

concept.

Normal

linear

response

Exponential gives

smaller response for

same stick motion

around neutral

Stick Motion

Servo

Response

Much less response

around neutral (compare

with Normal line)

Increasing

exponential

(shallower around

neutral)

25%

0% (Linear)

50%

75%

You will notice that exponential has a smooth curve. For this reason it is possible to have

low sensitivity at low stick angles (like dual rates), and yet have full motion at full stick

deflection. The Eclipse 7 allows you to have two different values of exponential, chosen by the

same dual rate toggle switches on the transmitter, described earlier. You might want to set a dual

rate at one switch position with zero exponential, and an exponential value with 100% dual rate

at the other. Then you can switch between them in flight and decide which you like better.

Later, you can combine both dual rate settings and exponential on a single switch setting.

There are really two kinds of exponential, “positive” and “negative.” Negative

exponential is the one shown above, and the type of expo most commonly used, where servo

movement is softer around neutral. Positive exponential is where the servos are very sensitive

around neutral and soft at extremes. It is sometimes used for helicopter tail rotors.

The Eclipse 7 allows you to set exponential for ailerons, elevator, and rudder. If you

have flight conditions active, you can select different amounts of expo for each flight condition.

Setting Exponentials

1. Enter the programming mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys (the two keys on the far

left) at the same time. Press either Edit Up Down key until the EXP menu appears, as shown.

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EXP -30

CH 421

ST1 ST2 ST3 NOR

2. To set exponential for channel 1, move the arrow by pressing the Cursor Right or Left keys

repeatedly until the arrow is under or over the channel number you want. Now switch the

appropriate switch up or down, noticing the position of the arrow. You can set two values of

exponential, one for each switch position. By pressing the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys,

you can add or subtract from the numerical value displayed. Note that you may pick a value

anywhere from –100% to +100%. If you quickly want to get back to the default 0%, press

the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. You should understand that you won’t see changes in your

model’s servo response unless you move the sticks. To get a feel for how exponential works,

just hold partial stick and switch the Expo on and off (one side of the switch should be set to

zero expo). You’ll see how it affects the servo travel.

3. The values you set for exponential are highly dependent on both the model and pilot’s

preference. I normally recommend a start value of about –10% to -20%, and many test

flights, slowly increasing the number until things are “right”. Obviously this depends on the

pilot and model so go ahead and fly it with Expo only on one side of the switch, turn it on and

off during flight, and change things to suit yourself. Or don’t use it at all if you don’t like it

— it’s not for everyone.

4. Repeat this procedure for the expo settings on the other remaining channels.

5. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up/Down keys simultaneously.

FLT.C — Flight Condition Menu

Flight conditions are special functions which allow you to switch certain settings in the

Eclipse 7 transmitter in order to tailor it to different conditions of flight. For example, you might

have a scale model which is very sluggish at lower speeds (such as takeoff and landing) yet is

very sensitive at higher speeds. Or, it may need lots of rudder trim at lower speeds, but not at

higher speeds. Flight conditions allow you to choose between up to three different individual

sets of trims, dual rate settings, and exponential values. You make the change when either the

Flt. Mode (upper left, 3-position switch) or Flt. Cond. (upper right, long arm, rear of transmitter)

switch is flipped.

The Eclipse 7 provides three flight conditions in addition to the normal one (NOR),

denoted ST1, ST2, and ST3 (you will see these indicators in the display). Flight conditions are a

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very unusual feature for a system in the class of the Eclipse 7 and they are normally found only

on systems costing far more. As you learn to use them, you will really appreciate them.

The priority of the conditions (when all three are activated) is as follows: ST3 > (ST1,

ST2) > NOR. In words, whenever ST3 is turned on, it has priority over the other conditions. If

ST3 is not on, both ST1 and ST2 override NOR, which is only active if all the others are turned

off. This is better understood if you look at the table below:

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Flt. Mode Switch Flt. Cond Switch Active Flight Cond. Comments

Any position Forward ST3 ST3 overrides all

Forward Back ST2 ST2 active if ST3 off.

LAND also on.

Back Back ST1 ST1 active if ST3 off.

(E->F on)

Center Back NOR Default condition

Choosing Flight Conditions

1. Get to the FLT.C screen with the Edit Up Down keys. The display will indicate “Inh” and,

depending on the positions of the two controlling switches, one of the condition displays on

the bottom (ST1, ST2, or ST3) may be flashing.

FLT.C On

ST1 ST2 ST3

flashing

2. Select the desired flight condition from the third column of the table above, and move the

two switches to the positions shown on the same row of the table. The active condition

indicator on the bottom right of the display will flash.

3. Activate the selected flight condition by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The letters

“Inh” will change to “On”. Note that you cannot activate ST1 or ST2 if the Flt. Cond switch

is forward, even if ST3 is currently inhibited.

4. Repeat this procedure to activate each desired flight condition. You can activate up to three

conditions (besides the normal one, which is always on). In this display, you can tell if you

are in the NOR mode if the display indicates “Inh” and ST1, ST2, and ST3 are NOT

flashing.

5. Verify that the desired flight conditions operate when the appropriate switch combination is

selected by looking at the flashing displays.

6. Now that you have activated one or more flight conditions, you can have new sets of dual

rates, exponential values, and trims. Trims are defined by the trim levers on the transmitter,

but you can define the values of D/R and Expo using the programming menu. Use the Edit

Up Down key to move to the D/R menu.

7. With D/R indicated in the display, be sure the flight condition switches are in the desired

position by checking to see which is flashing. Then input the desired D/R value for the active

condition. Note that you can only define one rate for each flight condition — the position of

the Dual Rate switches does not matter.

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8. Again use the Edit Up Down keys to get to the Expo menu, and set up a desired value of expo

for each flight condition. Again, you can only select one exponential value for each flight

condition.

9. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

If you move to the TRIM menu with the Edit Up Down key, the flight condition indicators are

shown in the lower right of the screen, to tell you which is active. You can change the trims

in one flight condition, and they are stored separately and called up with you switch between

them. That’s really cool!

STRM — Subtrim Settings

The Subtrim window is used to make small adjustments or corrections in the neutral

position of each servo, independent of the trim levers. The recommended procedure is to zero

out both the trims (see settings menu) and the subtrims (this menu). Then, one mounts the servo

arms and sets up linkages so that the neutral position of each control surface is as close to where

it should be as possible, with the arm 90° to the pushrod. Finally, small amounts of subtrim are

used to make fine corrections. We recommend that you try to keep all of the subtrim values of

as small as possible. Otherwise, when the subtrims are large values, the servo’s full range of

travel may be restricted.

Setting Subtrims

1. Use the Edit Up Down keys to call up the STRM window.

STRM 5

CH 4213567

2. Press the Cursor Right or Left key until the small arrow is above the channel you wish to

adjust (the figure shows subtrim adjustment for CH1).

3. Adjust the neutral position using the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys. You may adjust

between -100% and +100%. If you want to reset the value back to zero, press the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel to be adjusted in turn.

5. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

REV — Servo Reversing

The servo reverse function may be used when you need to change the direction that a

servo responds to a control stick motion. When you use this function, BE SURE THAT YOUR

CONTROL IS MOVING THE CORRECT DIRECTION. If you are using any preprogrammed

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mixers such as flaperon, be sure to set correct travels in the REV menu setting up the

preprogrammed function.

Reversing Servos

1. Get to the REV screen with the Edit Up Down keys.

2. Use the Data +Increase or –Decrease key to select the channel you wish to reverse. The

active channel number will flash.

REV

CH 421 3 567

3. Toggle between normal (N) and reverse (R) with the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The arrow

above the number indicates normal travel, while the arrow below indicates reversed travel

(the figure shows all channels normal, none reversed).

4. Repeat this procedure for each channel needing to be reversed.

5. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

T.CUT — Throttle Cut (Engine Kill) Function

The Throttle Cut function provides you an easy way to stop the engine by simply

pressing a button with the throttle stick at idle, which commands the throttle servo to move a

prescribed amount. The throttle servo moves to the selected cut position when the Cut button is

pressed and the throttle stick is below 50%. Above 50% throttle, the cut button has no effect.

The activation direction may be chosen by the owner.

Setting up the Throttle Cut function

1. Get to the T.CUT screen with the Edit Up Down keys.

2. Place the throttle at its idle position (towards bottom of transmitter). Use the Data –Decrease

key to select the amount of motion of the throttle servo you wish — normally you want to

completely close the carburetor, but be careful not to choose too much travel which will stall

the servo. You may see the servo move when you press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) button. A

maximum of 72% may be chosen, but only use the amount you need to fully close the

carburetor without stalling the servo.(Picture : Need !over 3)

T.CUT -14

3flashing

3. Return to the regular operating mode by pressing the two Edit Up Down keys simultaneously.

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PMX1 to PMX5 — Programmable Mixes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5

Your Eclipse 7 system contains FIVE separate programmable mixers (PMX1 — PMX5)

with unique capabilities. You may use mixing to correct unwanted tendencies of the aircraft

during aerobatics. Each one of these mixers may be programmed to do things that are not built-

in programs. This makes them useful for all sorts of different things. Note that the mixers must

be turned on by flipping a switch — if you need them to be on all the time, you must not touch

that switch.

The elevator dual-rate switch in its down position turns on mixers (if they’ve been

activated). The method to be used to program mixers is given for Mixer #1, but the other mixers

may be programmed in an identical fashion.

You can use both PMXs to create a custom dual elevator function, where you use two

servos for your elevator control, one for each side, the second plugged into an unused receiver

channel and mixed from elevator (if you do this, you must be careful to keep the mixer on at all

times). Or you may also use the mixers for correcting unwanted flying tendencies, like

automatically applying a bit of rudder with throttle to account for torque/P-factor effects, to a

corrective elevator motion during knife-edge flight to correct for an undesired tucking tendency

(the latter is described in the ACRO model setup section and below).

Using the Programmable mixers

1. Call up the mixer screen by repeatedly pressing one of the Edit Up Down keys until a PMX

window appears. The default is for the function to be inhibited. To activate, press the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. This will cause the INH display to change to a display showing

100%, Master and Slave indicators, and a flashing ON or OFF depending on the position of

the mixer's on-off switch (see table below).

PMIX1 + 8

ON R/D

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SLV

MAS

2. Now you’ll select the Master channel for the mixing, the channel that causes the mixing to

occur. Press the Cursor Right key to get the master channel indicator MAS flashing on and

off, then press the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to move the top arrow over the number

of the desired master channel, 1 – 7.

421356

CH Master

Slave

3. Next you’ll put in the Slave channel, the one that is affected by motion of the master

channel. Press the Cursor Right key to get slave channel indicator SLV flashing on and off,

then press the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to move the bottom arrow underneath the

number of the desired slave channel.

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• Now we'll input the mixing percentage, which tells how much the slave channel responds to

the master channel. Press the Cursor Right key to cause the percent (%) sign to the right of

the large number to flash on and off. Note that you can set the percentage for the mixer on

each side of the master channel’s control’s motion by moving the master channel's control

back and forth. The motion of the master channel's control is also indicated by the R/D (=

Right/Down) or L/U (= Left/Up) indicator in the window.

• Hold the master channel's control to one side, and then use the Data +Increase or –Decrease

key to change the percentage for the mixer. Verify that you get the proper motion of the

slave channel when you move the master. If you don't get a response to the master

movement, check that the mixer is turned on with its on-off switch (either the Ch. 7 switch,

or the Rudd D/R switch). Change the percentage if the amount of travel is incorrect. If you

want to set the percentage to ZERO, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

6. Move the master control to the other side of its travel and then repeat the actions in the

previous step to set the amount of mixing on the other side. Use the Data +Increase or –

Decrease key to change the percentage for the mixer until you get the response you want for

the second side.

[Knife-Edge Example: for a model that tucks during knife-edge flight, set up a mixer with

Master = 4 (Rudder), and Slave = 2 (elevator). You want to get up elevator mixed in for either

direction of full rudder. Therefore, you’ll set plus mixing on one side of the rudder stick, and

minus mixing on the other side. Normally only 5% to 10% mixing is needed to solve this

problem. Mixer No. Mixer On When … Available menus

1 CH7 Switch Down ACRO, GLID

2 CH7 Switch Down ACRO, GLID

3 Gear Switch Down ACRO, GLID, HELI

4 Rudder Switch Down ACRO, GLID, HELI

5 Flt Condition Switch Down ACRO, GLID

LAND — Landing Function

The LAND function simultaneously moves the flaps and the elevator to defined positions to

help make steep descents or limit airspeed in dives. The controls move to the defined positions

by flipping the Flt. Mode switch fully forward.

If your model has a single flap servo on CH6, the flap is dropped. If flaperons are active,

you’ll want to raise both to prevent tip-stalling with some up-elevator to compensate, but you

may want to experiment with small values of down flaperons to slow the model down. Use the

elevator offset to maintain pitch trim when the landing function is turned on.

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Setting up Landing function

1. Use the Edit Up Down arrow keys to select the LAND window. Depending on the position of

the landing switch, the display will show a flashing OFF or ON. The Flt. Mode switch turns

on LAND when all the way forward.

LAND 0

OFF ON 26

2. First the amount of elevator offset is programmed. A small arrow is displayed over the

numeral 2 (representing elevator). You may adjust the amount of travel with

the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys. You may use anywhere between -

100% and +100%, but a small value of ±10% or less is the recommended starting value. Be

careful as this has a very powerful effect on the model’s trim. Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear)

key if you wish to reset to 0%.

3. To get to the flap travel setting, press the Cursor Right key. The small triangle

is now displayed above the numeral 6, indicating the flap channel. You may

input any desired flap travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys. The default is 0%,

and you may set this anywhere from -100 to +100% (check that there is no binding with large

flap deflections and aileron commands). With flaperons, large motions should also be

avoided because of reduced aileron effectiveness. You may return to the 0% settings by

hitting the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

Note: At first, be very cautious using the LAND function when you are flying slowly, as there

could be a loss of roll authority. Check out how it works at high altitude first.

FLPT — Flap Trim Function

The Flap Trim function is used to specify the amount of flap travel produced by motion of

the flap control (the CH6 knob). With flaperons active, it controls the motion of both ailerons.

Setting Flap Trim function

1. Use the Edit Up Down arrow keys to select the FLPT window.

FLPT 20

CH 6

2. Pressing the Data +Increase or –Decrease key to input your desired flap motion setting. The

30% default value produces “reasonable” travel for many models, but you must try it out on your

own model to be sure. A 100% setting causes extreme travel and is not recommended. You may

want to set it to a smaller number, say 10% for starters. If you wish to return to the default 30%

CH 26

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setting, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. You can toggle through the settings 0%, 30%, and

100% by continuing to press this key. Setting it to 0% disables the flap knob, but the flaps will

still respond to mixing functions such as E->F and to the Landing function.

E->F — Elevator →

→ →

→ Flap Mixing

Elevator-to-flap mixing makes the flaps drop or rise whenever you pull on the elevator

stick. It is used to make tighter “pylon” turns or squarer corners in maneuvers. Elevator-to-flap

mixing is set up so that the flaps droop (are lowered) when up elevator is commanded.

UP elevator

DOWN flap or

flaperon

Notice that this mixing function works with the flaperon setting. If flaperon mixing

(FLPN) AND E->F mixing are activated, when you pull up elevator, BOTH ailerons will droop.

This function is turned on with the Flt. Mode switch fully Back.

Setting Up E → F Mixing

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the E->F window appears. The default is for the

function to be inhibited. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. This will cause the

INH display to change to a number display, and either ON or OFF will be flashing depending

on the position of the Flt. Mode switch (fully back turns it ON).

E->F 30

R/D %

ON or OFF

depends on

Flt. Mode

switch

setting

2. Press the Cursor Right key to get the percent sign flashing, then press the Data +Increase and

–Decrease keys to increase or decrease the amount of mixing. Check the direction the flaps

move with elevator stick: with up elevator, the flaps should droop downwards, and for down

elevator they should come up. In other words, they should move opposite the elevator

motion. If they don’t, use the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys to change the sign in front

of the percentage number. You should probably start with a smaller number (say 20% or so)

and slowly increase it to learn how the model reacts. Remember the position of the Flt.

Mode switch turns this function on and off (fully back turns it ON).

A->R — Aileron →

→ →

→ Rudder Mixing

Aileron-to-rudder mixing is a function which causes the rudder to move automatically

with the motion of the aileron stick. This is done because when ailerons are used to command a

turn, the down-moving aileron has more drag than the up-moving one, so the plane’s fuselage

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tries to yaw against the turn. Adding rudder mixing cures this problem by making the fuselage

point straight into the oncoming air stream (this is also called “coordinating the turn”).

The slower the model flies, the more mixing is needed, and the faster it moves, the less is

needed. It is ideal to make slow-flying scale models fly realistically. The amount of coupling is

highly dependent on the model configuration. Usually only a small amount of rudder is needed.

It will also help to set up some aileron differential using the EPA menus. A good starting point is

to limit the ailerons' down motion to 50% to 75% of the up-moving aileron's motion.

The aileron-to-rudder mixing function is turned on and off by the Rudder D/R switch.

Coordinated turn: fuse

lines up with turn direction

(don't change anything!)

Nose points inside circle : too

much coupling or differential.

Reduce one or both.

Nose points outside

circle: increase coupling

and/or differential

Setting Up A->R Mixing (Rudder Coupling)

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the A->R window appears, as shown. The

default is for the function to be inhibited, as shown. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit

(Clear) key. The letters “INH” will turn to “0,” and either the ON indicator or the OFF

indicator will be flashing, depending on the position of the Rudder D/R switch.

A->R 10

R/D %

flashing

2. Press the Cursor Right key once, and the Percent sign will be flashing. Move the aileron

stick all the way to the right, and adjust the R/D mixing amount by pressing the Data

+Increase or –Decrease key. You may set any amount between 0 and 100% (an initial value

of 10-20% is suggested). To return to the initial 0% value, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

3. Move the aileron stick all the way to the left, and adjust the L/U mixing amount in the same

way. To return to the initial 0% value, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

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ELVN — Elevon Mixing

The Elevon function should be used with delta wings, flying wings,

and other tailless aircraft whose layouts combine the aileron and elevator

functions, and requires one servo for each elevon. Connect the right elevon

to receiver CH1 and the left elevon to CH2.

The amount of aileron and elevator response can be adjusted

independently. However, if you program in too much elevator or rudder

travel, the servos may reach their travel limits before full stick motion has

occurred. The default values for this mixer are 100%, but you may want to

keep the travel settings at 50% or below because most elevon planes are very sensitive, and

adjust the control linkages to get the travel you desire. Note that you cannot use either flaperon

or V-tail mixing when elevon mixing is active.

Setting up elevon mixing

1. The right elevon should be plugged into CH1, and the left elevon should be plugged into

CH2.

2. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the ELVN window.

3. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The letters “INH” will turn to “On.”

ELVN On

CH 12

SLV

MAS

4. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the elevator travel setting menu. A small arrow is

displayed over the numeral 2 represents elevator master channel, and the percent indicator

will blink on and off. The little arrow below the 2 indicates left elevon is being set.

R21

SLV

MAS

5. Move the elevator stick all the way to the back (full up position): both elevons should move

upwards like elevators. If the left (CH2) elevon moves down, change the its travel direction

by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to get 0% quickly, then pressing the Data –

Decrease key until you reach -50%.

ELVN -50

N21

SLV

MAS

CH1 CH2

Aileron operation

Elevator operation

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6. If the right (CH1) elevon moves down with up elevator stick, change the its travel direction

by pressing the Cursor Right key (the little arrow moves under the 1), then press the Data –

Decrease key until you reach -50%. Otherwise, continue.

7. Now you’ll input the amount of aileron stick response on the right (CH1) elevon by pressing

the Cursor Right key once. Now the little arrows move both over and under the 1, and you

may adjust the amount of right elevon travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys.

50% is a good starting point. As before, change the sign and use -50% if it travels the wrong

way with aileron stick.

R21

SLV

MAS

8. Now you’ll input the amount of aileron stick response on the left (CH2) elevon by pressing

the Cursor Right key once. Now the little arrow moves under the 2, and you may adjust the

amount of left elevon travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys. 50% is a good

starting point. Change the sign if travel needs to be reversed.

R21

SLV

MAS

VTAL — V-Tail Mixing

V-tail mixing is used with V-tail aircraft so that

both elevator and rudder functions are combined for

the two tail surfaces, called “ruddervators.” The

response to both elevator and rudder inputs can be

adjusted independently. However, if you program in too much elevator or rudder travel, when

both rudder and elevator are commanded the servos may reach their travel limits before full stick

motion has occurred. Therefore, you should keep the travel settings at 50% or below and adjust

the control linkages to get the travel you desire. Note that you cannot have both V-tail and

elevon mixing active at the same time.

Setting up V-Tail mixing

1. The right ruddervator should be plugged into CH2, and the left ruddervator should be

plugged into CH4.

2. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the VTAL window. The INH

indicator will show.

3. Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to activate the V-tail function. The display will show On.

CH2 CH4 CH2 CH4

Up Elevator Left Rudder (view from rear)

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VTAL On

CH 42

SLV

MAS

4. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the elevator setting menu. A small arrow is

displayed over the numeral 2, representing elevator master channel, and under the numeral 2,

indicating the right (CH2) ruddervator, and the percent indicator will blink on and off. Move

the elevator stick all the way to the back (full up position): both ruddervators should move

upwards. If the right (CH2) ruddervator moves down, change the its travel direction by

pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key, then pressing the Data –Decrease key until you reach -

50%.

R42

SLV

MAS

5. If the left (CH4) ruddervator moves down with up elevator stick, change the its travel

direction by pressing the Cursor Right key (the bottom arrow moves under the 4), the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key (sets 0%), then press the Data –Decrease key until you reach -50%.

Otherwise, continue.

R42

SLV

MAS

6. Now you’ll input the amount of rudder stick response on the left (CH4) ruddervator by

pressing the Cursor Right key once. Now the little arrows move both over and under the 4,

and you may adjust the amount of left ruddervator travel with the Data +Increase and –

Decrease keys. 50% is a good starting point. Press Active/Inhibit (Clear) key if you wish to

reset to 0%).

R42

SLV

MAS

7. Now you’ll input the amount of rudder stick response on the right (CH2) ruddervator by

pressing the Cursor Right key once. Now the little arrow moves under the 2, and you may

adjust the amount of right ruddervator travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys.

50% is a good starting point. Press Active/Inhibit (Clear) key if you wish to reset to 0%).

R42

SLV

MAS

8. Remember to be sure not to have so much travel as to cause binding when both elevator and

rudder are commanded simultaneously.

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FLPN — Flaperon Mixing

The Flaperon mixing function uses two servos to individually control two ailerons,

combining the aileron function with the flap function. Both ailerons can be raised and lowered

simultaneously for a flap effect. Of course, aileron function, where the two controls move in

different directions, is also performed. The down travel of the left and right ailerons can be

adjusted, so you can also get a differential effect. (Left and right flap travel are adjusted

individually in the EPA menu.) To take advantage of the flaperon mixing function, you’ll need

to connect the right aileron servo to CH1 (AIL) and the left aileron servo to CH6 (FLP).

Aileron Operation Flap Operation

Ch 1 Ch 6 Ch 6

Ch 1

You can combine the flaperon function with the landing function (LAND), to get steeper

descents without building up airspeed. This is very convenient for making short approaches on

small fields. Note that you cannot have both flaperon and elevon mixing active at the same time.

Setting up the Flaperon function

1. The right flaperon servo should be plugged into CH1, and the left flaperon servo should be

plugged into CH6.

2. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the FLPN window. The INH

indicator will show.

3. Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key to activate the flaperon function. This will show the On

indicator.

FLPN On

CH 16

SLV

MAS

4. Press the Cursor Right key once. A small arrow is displayed over the numeral 1, representing

aileron master channel, and the percent indicator will blink on and off. A small arrow is

displayed under the numeral 1, which tells us we’re setting the right (CH1) flaperon servo.

Move the aileron stick all the way to the right, and check that both flaperons move the right

direction. If the right (CH1) flaperon moves the wrong way, change the its travel direction

by holding the stick to the right, pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key, then pressing the Data

–Decrease key until you reach -100%. This will also change the travel for the left stick

motion.

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FLPN +100

SLV

MAS

5. If the left (CH6) flaperon moves correctly with aileron stick, go to the next step. Otherwise,

change the its travel direction by pressing the Cursor Right key (the little arrow moves under

the 6), press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key (sets 0%), then press the Data –Decrease key until

you reach -100%.

R61

SLV

MAS

6. Now you’ll input the amount of flap response on the flaperons. The flap motion is

commanded by the VR1 knob to the left of the antenna, and both flaperons should move the

same direction when you move the knob. Press the Cursor Right key one time, so the little

arrow moves over the 6 indicating flaps are now the master channel. Note the arrow under

the 6 as well, indicating left (CH6) flaperon. Now you may adjust the amount of left flaperon

travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys. Press Active/Inhibit (Clear) key if you wish

to reset to 0%). You may need to choose negative values to get the control to travel the

correct direction.

R61

SLV

MAS

7. Now you’ll input the amount of flap knob response on the right (CH1) flaperon by pressing

the Cursor Right key once. Now the little arrow moves under the 1, and you may adjust the

amount of right flaperon travel with the Data +Increase and –Decrease keys.

R61

SLV

MAS

8. You may wish to set aileron differential. Aileron differential means that each aileron has

more travel in the ‘up’ direction than the ‘down’ direction. Normally the down travel is

reduced to about half of the up travel, especially on slower-flying models. Press the Cursor

Right key two times, so the little arrows move over and under the 1 indicating aileron stick is

again the master channel. The arrow under the 1 indicates the right (CH1) flaperon. Move

the stick to the LEFT and press the Data –Decrease key until you get to 50-75%. If you need

even more differential, you can choose as low as 0% down, and the ailerons will move up

only. This is preferred over reducing the up travel, which reduces the roll rate.

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9. You must repeat this procedure for the left flaperon also. Press the Cursor Right key one

time, so the little arrow moves under the 6 indicating the left (CH6) flaperon. Move the stick

to the Right and as before, press the Data –Decrease key until you get to 50-75%.

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Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart

The following chart may be used to systematically set up and trim a model for straight flight and

aerobatic maneuvers. Please note that for best results, trimming should be done in near-calm

conditions. Before you decide to make a change, be sure to try the test several times before

making adjustments. If any changes are made, go back through the previous steps and verify that

they are not also affected. If they are, make further adjustments as necessary.

To test for … Test Procedure Observations Adjustments

1. Control

neutrals Fly the model straight and level Use the transmitter trims for hands-off

straight & level flight. Change electronic subtrims or

adjust clevises to center

transmitter trims.

2. Control throws Fly the model and apply full

deflection of each control in

turn

Check the response of each control

• Aileron high-rate: 3 rolls in 4 seconds;

low-rate: 3 rolls/6 sec

• Elevator high-rate: to give a smooth

square corner; low-rate gives approx.

130 ft diameter loop

• Rudder: high-rate 30-35° for stall turns;

low rate maintains knife-edge

Change EPA (for high rates),

and Dual Rate settings (for

low rates) to achieve desired

responses.

3. Decalage Power off vertical dive

(crosswind if any). Release

controls when model vertical

(elevator trim must be neutral)

A. Model continues straight down

B. Model starts to pull out (nose up)?

C. Model starts to tuck in (nose down)?

A. No adjustment

B. Reduce incidence

C. Increase incidence

4. Center of

Gravity Method 1: Roll into near

vertically-banked turn.

Method 2: Roll model inverted

A1. Nose drops

B1. Tail drops

A2. Lots of forward stick (down

elevator) required to maintain level

flight

B2. No forward stick (down elevator)

required to maintain level flight, or

model climbs

A. Add weight to tail

B. Add weight to nose

5. Tip weight

(coarse

adjustment)

Fly model straight & level

upright. Check aileron trim

maintains level wings. Roll

model inverted, wings level.

Release aileron stick.

A. Model does not drop a wing.

B. Left wing drops.

C. Right wing drops.

A. No adjustment

B. Add weight to right tip.

C. Add weight to left tip.

6. Side Thrust &

Warped Wing Fly model away from you into

any wind. Pull it into a vertical

climb, watch for deviations as

it slows down.

A. Model continues straight up.

B. Model veers left

C. Model veers right

D. Model rolls right

A. No adjustment

B. Add right thrust

C. Reduce right thrust

D. Put trim tab under left

wing tip *

7. Up/Down

Thrust Fly the model on normal path

into any wind, parallel to strip,

at a distance of around 100

meters from you (elevator trim

should be neutral as per Test

3). Pull it into a vertical climb

& neutralize elevator

A. Model continues straight up

B. Model pitches up (goes toward top of

model)

C. Model pitches down (goes toward

bottom of model)

A. No adjustment

B. Add down thrust

C. Reduce down thrust

8. Tip weight

(fine adjustment) Method 1: fly the model as per

Test 6 and pull into a

reasonably small diameter

loop (one loop only)

Method 2: fly the model as per

Test 6 and then push into an

outside loop (one only, fairly

tight)

A. Model comes out with wings level

B. Model comes out right wing low

C. Model comes out left wing low

A. No adjustment necessary

B. Add weight to left tip

C. Add weight to right tip

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9. Aileron

differential Method 1: fly model toward

you & pull into a vertical

climb before it reaches you.

Neutralize controls, then

half-roll the model.

Method 2: fly model on normal

pass and do three or more

rolls

Method 3: fly the model

straight and level and gently

rock the aileron stick back

and forth

A. No heading changes

B. Heading change opposite to roll

command (i.e. heading veers left

backer right roll)

C. Heading change in direction of roll

command

A. Roll axis on model centerline

B. Roll axis off to same side of model as

roll command (i.e. right roll, roll axis

off right wing tip)

C. Roll axis off to opposite side of

model as roll command

A. Model flies straight ahead without

yawing

B. Model yaws away from roll

command (i.e. right roll, yaw left)

C. Model yaws towards roll command

(i.e. right roll, yaw right)

A. Differential settings OK

B. Increase differential

C. Decrease differential

A. Differential settings OK

B. Increase differential

C. Decrease differential

A. Differential settings OK

B. Increase differential

C. Decrease differential

10. Dihedral Method 1: Fly the model on

normal pass and roll into

knife-edge flight; maintain

flight with top rudder (do this

test in both left & right knife-

edge flight)

Method 2: Apply rudder in

level flight

A. Model has no tendency to roll

B. Model rolls in direction of applied

rudder

C. Model rolls in opposite direction in

both tests

A. Dihedral OK

B1. Reduce dihedral

B2. Use mixer to produce

aileron opposing rudder

travel (start with 10%)

C1. Increase dihedral

C2. Mix ailerons with rudder

direction 10%

11. Elevator

alignment (for

models with

independent

elevator halves)

Fly the model as in Test 6 and

pull up into an inside loop.

Roll it inverted and repeat the

above by pushing it up into an

outside loop.

A. No rolling tendency when elevator

applied

B. Model rolls in same direction in both

tests — halves misaligned.

C. Model rolls opposite directions in

both tests. One elevator half has

more throw than the other (model

rolls to side with most throw).

A. Elevators in correct

alignment

B. Either raise one half, or

lower the other

C. Reduce throw on one

side, or increase throw on

the other.

12. Pitching in

knife-edge flight Fly the model as in Test 10 A. There is no pitch up or down

B. The nose pitches up (the model

climbs laterally)

C. Nose pitches down (model dives

laterally)

A. No adjustment needed

B. Alternate cures:

1) move CG back;

2) increase incidence;

3) droop ailerons;

4) mix down elevator with

rudder

C. Reverse ‘B’ above

*Trim tab is 3/16” x 3/4” x 4” trailing edge stock, placed just in front of aileron on bottom, pointed end forward.

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Glider (GLID) Menu Functions

The following section describes how to use the glider-specific menu functions (model

type GLID). Descriptions of the other functions are contained in the aircraft (ACRO)

section.

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There are two different glider modes in the Eclipse 7

system. You set them up in the Model Setup menus (see

page 26). 4WNG refers to a glider with four wing servos.

2WNG refers to a model with two wing servos for flaperons,

but this setup also applies to models with an additional flap

or spoiler servo in CH6.

Glider Functions Map ............................ (see right)

Glider Setup Example........................................ 65

EPA .............End point adjust ............................ 41

D/R .............Dual Rates..................................... 42

EXP .............Exponential................................... 43

FLT.C.........Flight Condition ............................ 44

STRM...........Subtrim.......................................... 47

REV .............Servo Reverse ............................... 47

PMX1-5.......Programmable Mixer #1– #5 ........ 49

ADIF...........Aileron Differential....................... 55

VTAL...........V-Tail............................................ 55

E->F...........Elevator → Flap mixing................. 52

A->R...........Rudder Coupling........................... 52

F->A...........Flap → Aileron mixing................... 72

F->E...........Flap → Elevator mixing................. 73

CROW...........Crow mixing (airbrakes) ............... 73

AIL.T.........Aileron Dual Trim......................... 77

S.TM1, 2....Speed Flap trim offsets 1, 2 (GLID4) 75

A->F...........Aileron → Flap mixing (GLID4) ... 77

DFL.T.........Dual Flap Trim knob (GLID4)...... 78

Glider Trimming Chart....................................... 81

Useful Control & Switch Information

Gear Switch controls receiver CH3

VR1 controls camber (flap motions)

VR2 controls receiver CH7 and sets DFL.T

CH7 switch Forward = F->A On, F->E On

GEAR switch Back = CROW Off,

Flt. Condition switch Back= A->F Off

Flt. Mode switch Back (“speed”)= E->F On, S.TM1

Flt. Mode switch Forward (“launch”) = S.TM2 On

Dual Rate Set [D/R]

End Point Adjust [EPA]

Normal Display Mode

Press both

Edit/Display keys

Prog. Mix 1 [PMX1]

through

Prog. Mix 5 [PMX5]

Flight Cond. [FLT.C]

Exponential [EXP]

Sub-Trims [STRM]

Servo Reversing [REV]

Voltage/Timer Display

Ail → Rud Mix [A-R]

Crow Mix [CROW]

Elev → Flap Mix [E-F]

Ail Differential [ADIF]

V-Tail [VTAL]

Flap → Ail Mix [F-A]

Flap → Ele Mix [F-E]

Subtrim Set 1 [STM1]

Subtrim Set 2 [STM2]

Aileron Trim [AIL.T]

Ail → Flap Mix [A-F]

Dual Flap Trim [DFLT]

4=4WNG only

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Eclipse 7 Glider Controls and Switch Assignments

This should be the “Eclipse 7 Mode 2 Switch Configuration List”

drawing with only the GLID features listed (less confusing).

This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory for the North

American version. Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the mixing

menus.

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Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions

The following example shows how the Eclipse 7 may be programmed for the “typical” high-

performance six-servo sailplane, shown below. Six servos are used for right and left ailerons,

right and left flaps, elevator, and rudder. If the model happens to have a V-tail, all the functions

are the same, except for the response of the two tail controls. The channel 3 output on the

receiver toggles with the Gear switch and may be used for motor on/off. If you are programming

a model with two wing servos, skip the steps labeled “4WNG only.” Your model’s settings will

be dependent on the setup and linkages. Ask an experienced pilot for assistance setting up.

Right Aileron

Elevator

Rudder Right Flap Left Flap Left Aileron

Spoilers

Right Ruddervator

Left Ruddervator

V-Tail

1. Before you begin, be sure that all of

your aileron and flap servos are plugged into

the proper receiver channels:

CH1 — Right aileron

CH2 — Elevator

CH3 — Motor on/off or spoiler

CH4 — Rudder

CH5 — Left Aileron

CH6 — Right Flap (4WNG only)

CH7 — Left Flap (4WNG only)

2. Enter the SETUP mode by turning on

the transmitter while pressing the two Up

Down Edit buttons simultaneously. You will

be in the model setup (MSEL) menu.

3. Make sure you’re in a clear memory. If

necessary, use the Cursor Right button to

move to a new model memory. The selected

model memory is indicated by the little

flashing arrow pointing down. Power down

if you’ve chosen a new memory, then power

up as in previous step.

4. Press the Up arrow until the word GLID

appears, flashing on and off. If it does,

you’re ready to proceed on to the next step.

If not, press the Left or Right Cursor keys

until it appears. You must press both Data

keys to “Save” the setting; when you do

this, there will be two beeps. This is how

you select the type of model you wish to

use.

WARNING: selecting a different model type

will erase the settings in the model memory.

BE SURE you’re in the correct model

memory before selecting a new model type,

or you might accidentally erase a model

you’re using! (The other memories will not

be affected.)

GLID

421 3 567

MODEL

flashing

5. Now it’s time to select the wing type.

Select 2WNG for models with two aileron

servos, and 4WNG for models with two

ailerons and two flaps. Press the Up arrow

until you see the word “WING” in the upper

right of the display. The wing type in the

lower left will be flashing. You must press

both Data keys to save the wing type.

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4WNG

421 3 567

MODEL

flashing

WING

6. Press the Up arrow once. This gets you

into the model name mode (note that the

words “MODEL” and “NAME” appear in

the upper left of the display).

7. Now you can select four letters to

identify your model. With the first of the

four letters flashing, press the Data +Increase

or –Decrease key to change the letter that is

displayed. Stop when the first letter is the

one you want.

8. Press the Right Cursor key once to get to

the second letter. Repeat the previous step

to choose the second letter.

9. Repeat two more times to fill out the

remaining two letters. If you like, you can

hit the right cursor button one more time and

select a number between 0 and 199 for

further identification. It can be handy to use

this to store the plane’s channel number.

10. Press the Up arrow once. This gets you

into the Timer menu (TIME). If you want,

you can use the Data +Increase or –Decrease

keys to select the amount of time you want

the stopwatch to count down.

11. This completes the initial part of the

setup. Now, we’ll go ahead and customize

the GLID settings for your model. Switch

transmitter power OFF.

12. Turn the transmitter on. When you do,

you will find that channels 1 and 5 act as

ailerons. Channels 6 and 7 will only move

when the flap knob (VR1) is moved.

13. Now check that each servo moves the

proper direction. Move the aileron, elevator,

and rudder sticks. Be sure that the channels

go the proper direction. If not, go to the

Reversing menu (REV) by hitting the Down

arrow. Follow the procedures in the ACRO

setup example, for details.

14. (4WNG only) Move to A →

→ →

→ F by

pressing the Up Down Edit buttons. Activate

it by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key

(‘On’ or ‘Off’ will be flashing depending on

the position of the Flt condition switch:

forward is on).

A->F

CH 16

SLV

MAS 7

15. (4WNG only) Next, move the aileron

stick and be sure that both flaps move the

same directions as the ailerons. If they do,

move on to the next step. If they don’t,

reverse them in the REV menu. Check

again that the flaps now move with the

ailerons.

A->F + 50

SLV

MAS 7

ON L/U

16. (4WNG only) Reduce the rate that the

ailerons mix to the flaps by pressing the

Cursor Right key until the percent sign

flashes. You can independently set the up

and down travel for each flap, which is

handy for models which have hinging that

prevents motion in one direction. We

suggest that you set the mixing rate to 50%

on all four settings. You can increase this

later if you find you need more

maneuverability.

17. Now all the servos should function

properly for different stick motions. When

you move the right-hand stick to the right,

the servos on the right wing should move the

controls upwards, and the servos on the left

should move the left wing controls

downward. Rudder and elevator should also

respond properly.

Spend some time getting the correct motions

in this step. If you try to do it later within

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the different mixing functions, you will get

all messed up!

18. Now we’ll input values for aileron

differential. Press one of the Up Down Edit

buttons to get to ADIF. The function is

already activated, but it's set to 100% on

both sides, zero differential.

19. The display shows little triangles over

and under the numeral 1. This means that

we are programming the aileron stick input

(the upper triangle) into the right aileron

servo, CH1 (triangle under the 1).

ADIF +100

SLV

MAS

L/U

Normally, we want to have more up aileron

travel than down travel. Hold the aileron

stick to the right but leave the percentage

setting at 100%. Now move the aileron stick

to the left and use the Data –Decrease key to

drop it to 60-70%.

20. Now we’ll repeat the previous step for

the left aileron. Press the Cursor Right key

once, so that the small triangle is under the

number 5. Now we’ll set the differential on

the second aileron. Holding the aileron stick

to the left, we leave the percentage setting at

100%. Now move the aileron stick to the

right and use the Data –Decrease key to drop

it to 70% or so. Now, when you move the

aileron stick, both ailerons will go up more

than down.

ADIF + 70

SLV

MAS

R/D

21. Move to the full-wing camber control

(F->A) menu, and activate by pressing the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. For this function,

we recommend using a setting of 100% so

the motion of all four wing servos is the

same. It is important to have flap and

aileron horns that are the same length, but if

they differ (hopefully in pairs) it is possible

to make some corrections here. The

camber-changing is done by turning the

knob on the top left of the transmitter (VR1

flap knob, on the top left of the transmitter).

The default settings for Flap → Aileron

mixing are such that you get equal motion

above and below the neutral camber

position. There is a neutral point setting

command in this menu, which can be

reached by pressing the Cursor Right key

inside of the F->A menu. However, we

recommend not using this command. It does

move the flap neutral position relative to the

aileron neutral.

Note that the motion dictated by the Camber

knob (VR1 knob) goes into both positive

and negative camber from the neutral point,

unless you set the F →

→ →

→ A offset (see previous

step).

22. Center the camber knob, also known as

the VR1 knob, on the top left of the

transmitter. Be sure to center all of the

trims, and get all of the servo arms to be

near neutral. Use the clevises to get as close

as you can. This way you won't run out of

subtrim authority.

You can make fine adjustments to the

positions of the two outer ailerons using the

aileron trim (AIL.T) function in the

programming menu. Now, you can set the

neutral position of the two inboard flaps

(CH6 and CH7) relative to each other using

the dual flap trim (DFL.T) knob (VR2).

Then use the subtrims (STRM) to set all the

remaining controls the desired neutral

locations.

STRM 5

CH 4213567

Note: you can set the neutrals for the

ailerons and flaps by using the wing beds (if

they’re foam wings) or matching up with the

rest of the wing. Don’t use the fuselage

airfoil as these are often far from parallel

from one side to the other. Set the elevator

incidence per the manufacturer or plans, and

the rudder should be centered.

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23. Set up the crow (also referred to as

“butterfly”) function for precise spot

landings. The ailerons reflex (go up), and

the flaps drop with movement of the throttle

stick. Turn on by locating the CROW menu

with the Up Down Edit keys, then pressing

the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. The On or Off

display will be flashing, depending on the

Gear switch.

24. First set the CROW function activation

point. Hit the Cursor Left key one time to

get to the offset setting menu. Now move

the throttle stick all the way up. Enter that

position by pressing the Clear Active/Inhibit

key.

SET +127

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

25. Next, set up the throws for the ailerons.

Hit the Cursor Right key two times to get to

the aileron setting menu (a small triangle

appears over the number 1). Use the Data

+Increase or –Decrease keys to input some

percentage of aileron motion. Move the

throttle stick downwards and be sure the

ailerons go UP with crow. If they don’t,

change the sign in front of the setting

number. You'll probably want a fair amount,

but not all, of aileron travel. Start with

about 50%. Be sure not to use full travel, so

you'll have roll authority while on approach

in full crow command. Notice that you set

the throw for both ailerons at the same time:

this is the reason to have identical control

arm lengths and neutral positions.

CROW + 35

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

26. Now you may set up the throw for the

elevator, but it usually doesn't take much,

and too much will be uncontrollable. We

suggest you set this amount backer you've

flown and know how much elevator motion

is needed to trim. Press the Cursor Right key

once to get to the elevator setting menu (a

small triangle appears over the number 2).

Set the desired number with the Data

+Increase or –Decrease keys.

For starters, use zero or very little elevator

compensation until you fly and determine

what is needed: if the model pitches up with

crow, add down elevator compensation and

if it pitches downwards, add some up

compensation. Make only small changes in

compensation because it has a big effect on

trim. Refer to the sailplane trimming chart

for more details.

CROW 0

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

27. (4WNG only) Now set up the throws

for the flaps as desired. Press the Cursor

Right key once to get to the flap setting

menu (a small triangle appears over the

number 6). Set the desired number with the

Data +Increase or –Decrease keys. Move the

throttle stick and be sure the flaps go

DOWN with crow. If they don’t, change the

sign (this may depend on servo orientation).

You'll probably want as much flap motion as

possible — 90° is great if you can get it.

Like the ailerons, you set both flap offsets at

the same time.

CROW +100

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

28. (4WNG only) Then, using Subtrims, fine

tune to get neutral flaps on both sides. Use

EPAs to get 90° flap travel (or the amount

of travel that you’d like) at full crow. It

may be helpful to use long servo arms on the

flap servos to increase their effective throw.

29. (4WNG only) You can use the S.TM1

(launch) preset for high launches. You can

set the two flaps (CH6 and CH7) to drop for

more lift, and trim with elevator (CH2).

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Increase the up-elevator preset in small

increments until the plane launches as

steeply as you like, or add down elevator if

the model weaves back and forth or is hard

to control (remember to use the rudder stick,

or rudder coupling, during the launch). A

well-trimmed model may actually have some

down elevator mixed in for launching.

S.TM1 -100

CH 16

ON 2

Remember that to get the S.TM1 function to

turn on, you have to flip the Flt. Mode

switch Back.

30. (4WNG only) You may also set up the

speedmode presets (S.TM2) for high-speed

cruise between thermals. Reflex the entire

trailing edge a very small amount —10% or

even less all the way across is recommended

for starters. The trailing edge should raise

no more than 1/16" (1.5 mm), or you'll gain

more drag than penetration ability. (The

manual I have incorrectly indicates the on

position for the SPEED mixing — it should

be on the top of the switch, as shown

below.)

S.TM2 + 10

CH 16

ON 2

31. If desired, add aileron-rudder coupling

(A->R) for coordinated turns. This setting is

highly dependent on the model

configuration. Usually only a small amount

of rudder is needed, especially if a large

amount of differential is present, so start out

with 10–15%. Carefully observe the

direction of the fuselage relative to the

thermal turn the model is making. If the

nose points towards the inside of the circle,

the coupling is too high, and if it points

towards the outside of the circle, you need

more coupling. When everything is set

properly, the fuselage will be tangent to the

thermal turn circle (see page 70 for more

details).

A->R 10

R/D %

While you are flying, watch for trim changes

during launch and crow control actions and

set the compensations to cancel them out.

You may wish to refer to the sailplane

trimming chart presented earlier.

Glider (GLID) Section

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Glider Model Function Descriptions

EPA — End point adjust

See ACRO instructions on page 41.

D/R — Dual Rates

See ACRO instructions on page 42.

EXP — Exponential

See ACRO instructions on page 43.

FLT.C — Flight Conditions

See ACRO instructions on page 44. There are three FLT.C settings available in the

GLID menus. Note that in addition to the FLT.C features described there, you can also use the

STM.1 and STM.2 subtrim offset functions to program different controls move to new positions.

Together, these can be used to set up launch and speed control positions and offsets for

sailplanes. The trim lever for the flap stick controls the neutral position of both flaps if 4WNG is

on.

In the GLID menus with the 4WNG option on, the flight condition menus allow you to

offset the trim positions inputted by the trim levers for channels 1, 2, 4, and 6. The Speed Flap

Trim offset functions allow you to also offset the position of the elevator servo (CH2) and the

dual flap servos (CH6 and CH7). Speed Flap Trim offset functions are described later.

STRM — Subtrim

See ACRO instructions on page 47.

REV — Servo Reversing

See ACRO instructions on page 47.

PMX1 to PMX5 — Programmable Mixing Functions

See ACRO instructions on page 49

ADIF — Aileron Differential

Ailerons are used to roll or bank the glider's wing, but making a roll or turn has a price. A

wing that generates lift also generates a drag component called induced drag, meaning that drag

is induced as a byproduct of the lifting wing. This means that the wing that is lifting more is also

dragging more, and the resulting drag difference causes the fuselage of the model to yaw away

from the desired turn direction, exactly the wrong thing to have happen. This causes even more

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drag, which can really hurt a glider's performance. There are two ways to reduce the yaw of the

fuselage, differential (ADIF) and rudder coupling (A->R). Both should be used together, but you

only find ADIF in the glider menus.

Aileron differential causes the ailerons to automatically move with more UP than DOWN

motion, which helps to reduce induced drag. It helps, along with rudder-coupling, to make the

fuselage point straight into the oncoming air stream (this is also called “coordinating the turn”).

The amount of differential is highly dependent on the model configuration. A good

starting point is for the down aileron to move 50% to 75% as much as the up-moving aileron.

Coordinated turn: fuse

lines up with turn direction

(don't change anything!)

Nose points inside circle : too

much coupling or differential.

Reduce one or both.

Nose points outside

circle: increase coupling

and/or differential

Setting Up Differential

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the ADIF window. To begin

with, the function is already activated, but it's set to 100% on both sides so there is no

differential. A->R 10

R/D %

2. A small arrow is displayed under the numeral 1, showing that CH1 is the affected channel.

To set the differential for the right aileron (CH1) down travel, hold the aileron stick to the

left side (display shows L/U), and press the Data Decrease key (the right aileron moves down

when left aileron stick is commanded). Continue reducing the percentage until you reach

about 60% to 70%.

3. Make sure that the up travel for the first aileron (CH1) stays at 100% by holding the aileron

stick to the right side (display shows R/D) and verifying that the display shows 100%.

4. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the left aileron (CH5) setting menu. A small arrow

is displayed under the numeral 5, showing that CH5 is the affected channel.

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5. Move the aileron stick to the right (display shows R/D), and press the Data Decrease key

reducing the percentage until you reach about 60% to 70%.

6. Make sure that the up travel for the second aileron (CH5) stays at 100% by holding the

aileron stick to the left side (display shows L/U) and verifying that the display shows 100%.

7. If for some reason you want a 0% setting, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key. This is the

maximum amount of differential you can get, but will reduce the roll rate if selected.

VTAL — V-Tail Programming

See page 55

E->F — Elevator →

→ →

→ Flap mixing

See ACRO instructions on page 52. The GLID mode E->F function is turned on with

the Flt. Mode switch fully Back. Also, the Elevator-Flap mixing does not provide full trailing-

edge motion on gliders even if the F->A mixing function is activated — only the center flaps are

coupled.

A->R — Aileron →

→ →

→ Rudder mixing

See page 52

F->A — Flap →

→ →

→ Aileron mixing

Flap → Aileron mixing (F->

A) is used to make both ailerons move together as flaps

when the camber-changing/flap knob VR1 is rotated. This allows full-span camber changing on

models with either two ailerons and one flap (2WNG) or two ailerons and two flaps (4WNG). It

is on only if the Ch. 7 switch is forward, and functions at the same time as flap->elevator mixing

(see next menu).

Using Flap->Aileron Mixing

1. Locate the flap->aileron mixing function by scrolling to the F->A menu with the Up Down

Edit keys. The default is for it to be inhibited (Inh). Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key so that

the ‘+100%’ display is shown, meaning the ailerons follow the flaps 100%. Depending on the

position of the Ch. 7 switch, either 'On' or 'Off' will be flashing.

2. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the percent setting menu. Press the Data +Increase

or –Decrease keys to adjust the amount of mixing to suit.

3. Move the flap knob so the R/D display changes to L/U, or vice versa, and repeat the setting

adjustment for that side of the travel. You can set an input on each side of the flap knob.

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4. If you want to zero out the amount of mixing on one side of the knob's travel, press the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

5. You can observe the effect of flap->aileron mixing on the aileron servos when the function is

turned on with the Ch. 7 switch, and you move the flap knob (VR1) back and forth.

F->E — Flap →

→ →

→ Elevator mixing

Flap → Elevator mixing (F->E) is used to make the elevator move to maintain trim

when the camber-changing/flap knob VR1 is rotated. It functions at the same time as flap-

>aileron mixing (see previous menu). F->E mixing is on only if the Ch. 7 switch is forward.

Setting Up Flap->Elevator Mixing

1. Get to the flap->elevator mixing function by locating the F->E menu with the Up Down Edit

keys. The default is for it to be inhibited (Inh). Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key so that the

‘+100%’ display is shown, meaning the elevator follows the flaps 100%. Depending on the

position of the Ch. 7 switch, either 'On' or 'Off' will be flashing.

2. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the percent setting menu. Press the Data +Increase

or –Decrease keys to adjust the amount of mixing to suit. You probably want to select a

number like 10% or less, since the elevator is very powerful as a trimming device.

3. Move the flap knob so the R/D display changes to L/U, or vice versa, and repeat the setting

adjustment for that side of the travel. You can set an input on each side of the flap knob.

4. If you want to zero out the amount of mixing on one side of the knob's travel, press the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

5. You can observe the effect of flap->elevator mixing on the elevator servo when the function

is turned on with the Ch. 7 switch, and you move the flap knob (VR1) back and forth.

CROW — Crow mixing (airbrakes)

The Crow mixing function is useful for increasing the drag of a model during landing

approaches, which makes the approach steeper and slower, making landings shorter and easier.

This is especially useful for sailplanes, where applying down elevator to steepen the glide also

speeds things up and makes landings very difficult. Crow is activated by the flap (throttle) stick

position. Ailerons, elevator, and flaps are the three controls that are commanded by crow

function, which is also called “butterfly” in the sailplane world.

The idea of the crow function is to simultaneously raise the ailerons (which reduces the

wing’s lift), and drop the flaps (to regain the lift lost by the up aileron movement). Elevator

motion may also be also commanded if needed to prevent a trim change induced by the flap and

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aileron motion. Normally, crow is set up so that the maximum control movements (maximum

drag) occur at "low" throttle stick position (towards the bottom of the transmitter). The Gear

switch must be forward for Crow to operate.

Setting Up Crow Mixing

1. Start by locating the CROW menu with the Up Down Edit keys. Either the ON or OFF display

will be flashing, depending on the position of the Gear switch (forward is on).

2. First set the CROW function activation point. Hit the Cursor Left key one time to get to the

SET menu. Now move the throttle stick all the way up. Enter that position by pressing the

Clear Active/Inhibit key. The display should read a number around +125%.

SET +127

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

3. Make sure CROW is ON by moving the Gear switch forward. Verify by looking at the

flashing indicator.

4. Next, set up the throws for the ailerons. Press the Right key two times to get to the aileron

setting menu (a small arrow will appear over the number 1 in the display). Press the Data

+Increase or –Decrease keys to adjust the amount of UP aileron motion. Move the throttle

stick all the way down and be sure the ailerons go UP. If they don’t go up, but go down

instead, press the Clear Active/Inhibit key and then press the other Data key to achieve the

desired up aileron travel (this may depend on servo orientation). You'll probably want a fair

amount, but not all, of aileron travel. Be sure not to use full travel, so you'll have roll

authority while on approach in full crow command. Notice that you set the throw for both

ailerons at the same time: this is the reason to have identical control arm lengths and identical

neutral positions.

CROW + 35

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

5. Now press the Right key to get to the elevator compensation menu (a small arrow will

appear over the number 2 in the display). Press the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to set up

the throw for the elevator as desired. Move the throttle stick and be sure the elevator goes UP

with crow. If it goes down, press the Clear Active/Inhibit key and then press the other Data key to

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achieve the desired up elevator travel (this may depend on servo orientation). For starters, use

zero or very little up elevator compensation until you fly and determine what is needed: if the

model pitches up with crow, add down elevator compensation and if it pitches downwards, add

some up compensation. Make only small changes in compensation because it has a big effect on

trim. Refer to the sailplane trimming chart on page 81 for more details.

6. Now press the Right key to get to the flap setting menu (a small arrow will appear over the

number 6 in the display). Press the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to set up the throws for

the flaps as desired. Move the throttle stick and be sure the flaps go down with crow. If they

don’t go down, but go up instead, press the Clear Active/Inhibit key and then press the other

Data key to achieve the desired down flap travel (this may depend on servo orientation).

You'll probably want as much flap motion as possible — 90° is great if you can get it. Like

the ailerons, you set both flap offsets at the same time.

CROW +100

CH 16

SLV

MAS

ON 2

7. If you can't get enough travel, go to the EPA menu and be sure CH6 and CH7 are set as high

as possible to get 90° flap travel. Of course, you can reduce them to get the amount of travel

that you’d like at full crow, but this is better done in the Crow menu as given in the previous

step. It may be helpful to use long servo arms on the flap servos to increase their effective

throw.

Remember to try your crow setup out at higher altitudes to verify that the trim doesn’t

change rapidly. If you want to steepen the descent, increase the flap downward deflection while

increasing the up aileron movement.

Caution: when setting up crow, do not call for too much aileron “up” travel, or you’ll lose

roll authority, and this occurs at a crucial time, when your model is flying relatively slowly on a

landing approach. Always make changes in small increments, don't try to do it “all at once.”

S.TM1, 2 — Speed Flap Trim offsets(Camber mix) 1, 2 (4WNG only)

Speed Flap Trim Offsets, together with flight conditions, are a way to set up gliders with

four wing servos (4WNG). They do not appear in the two wing servo (2WNG) menu. Speed

Flap Trim offsets are used to offset the positions of the elevator servo (CH2) and the inboard

flaps (CH6 and CH7) by flipping the Flt. Mode switch. Together with the Flight Condition

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menus (FLT.C), you can command any position of the inboard flaps, ailerons, and elevator by

flipping the Flt. Mode switch, and without using Speed Flap Trims.

Speed Flap Trim offset #1 is On when the Flt. Mode switch is fully back., and is

commonly used for the "speed" mode, where the trailing edge is reflexed. Speed Flap Trim offset

#2 is On when the Flt. Mode switch is fully forwards, and is commonly used for setting up

offsets needed for good launches.

Setting Up Speed Flap Trim Offsets

1. Start by locating the S.TM1 menu with the Up Down Edit keys, then pressing the Active/Inhibit

(Clear) key. Either the 'Off' or the ‘On’ display will be flashing, depending on the position of

the Flt. Mode switch. Also, the indicators for CH2, CH6, and CH7 will appear at the top of

the display

S.TM1 -100

CH 16

ON 2

2. First, you'll set the elevator (CH2) function offset amount. Make sure S.TM1 is ON by

moving the Flt. Mode switch fully back. Verify it's on by looking at the flashing On

indicator. Hit the Cursor Right key one time, and a small arrow will appear over the numeral

3. Next, set up the elevator (CH2) motion. Press the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to adjust

the amount of elevator offset. Use a small amount at first, as the elevator is very effective.

4. Now set up the throws for the CH6 flap. Hit the Cursor Right key one time, and the small

arrow will appear over the numeral 6. Now use the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to

adjust the amount of CH6 flap offset.

5. Next set up the throws for the CH7 flap. Hit the Cursor Right key once, and the small arrow

will move over the numeral 7. Use the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys to adjust the

amount of CH7 flap offset.

6. Locate the S.TM2 menu by pressing the Up Edit key, and then press the Active/Inhibit (Clear)

key to turn it on. Either the 'Off' or the ‘On’ display will be flashing, depending on the

position of the Flt. Mode switch.

7. Repeat the previous instructions for the second set of inputs for elevator, CH6, and CH7.

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AIL.T — Aileron trim

Aileron Trim is a special trimming function for gliders with either two or four wing servos.

It provides a simple way to adjust the position of the outboard wing controls (CH1 and CH5)

without resorting to the Speed Flap Trim menu. When you adjust the Aileron Trim setting, you

move the two outboard wing controls together — they go upwards or downwards together. In

models with four wing servos, you can use Aileron Trim together with the Dual Flap Trim

function (see below) to set any position of the wing controls without using subtrims.

Using Aileron Trim

1. Turn on Dual Aileron Trim by locating the AIL.T menu with the Up Down Edit keys.

AIL.T +64

CH 15

2. Adjust the percentage to neutralize them relative to each other with the DATA keys.

A->F — Aileron →

→ →

→ Flap mixing (4WNG only)

To roll a sailplane, we must increase the lift on one wing and reduce lift on the other. The

model will of course roll towards the wing with reduced lift. For minimum drag when turning, we

want to have the way the lifting is done vary smoothly along the span (i.e. zero at the root and

maximum at the tips). Unfortunately, to do this requires a control surface that tapers from zero at

the root to maximum at the tip. Since this is impractical, we mix from the ailerons to the flaps as

shown below, so the inner ailerons don’t move as far as the outer ones. This is an approximation

of the ideal lift for rolling, and will reduce the drag created while banking the wings.

It’s more efficient to use both inboard and outboard wing controls to make a turn. For a

left turn, the left ailerons go up, the right ones go down. The length of the arrows is proportional

to the control movement (notice that inboard ailerons are programmed to move a smaller angle).

Rudder coupling is also shown and may be programmed with the R->A mixing function.

(view from behind)

Aileron->Flap mixing is turned on and off with the Flt. condition switch. You can adjust

the amounts of up and down mixing independently, which is nice if your model's flaps are hinged

on the bottom and they cannot move up past a certain point.

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Using Aileron->Flap Mixing

1. Turn on Aileron->Flap mixing by locating the A->F menu with the Up Down Edit keys. The

default is for it to be inhibited (Inh). Press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key so that the ‘On’

display is shown.

2. First, you'll set the aileron (CH1)->CH6 function mixing amount. Make sure A->F is On by

moving the Flt. condition switch fully back. Verify it's on by looking at the flashing On

indicator. Hit the Cursor Right key one time, and a small arrow will appear over the numeral

1 and under the numeral 6.

3. To set the UP mix amount for the right flap, hold the aileron stick to the right side (display

shows R/D), and press the Data Decrease key. Continue reducing the percentage until the

servo stops buzzing. If there's no buzzing, you can start with about 50%. If your model has

bottom-hinged flaps, you can get to 0% quickly by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

4. Now set the Down mix amount for the right flap (CH6). Holding the aileron stick to the left

side (display shows L/U), use the Data Decrease key to reduce the percentage to about 50%.

5. Now we'll do the same for the second flap servo (CH7). Press the Cursor Right key once, to

get to the left flap (CH7) setting menu. A small arrow is displayed under the numeral 7,

showing that CH7 is the affected channel. Move the aileron stick to the right (display shows

R/D), and press the Data Decrease key reducing the percentage until you reach about 50%.

6. Set the up mix amount for the second flap (CH7) as you did for the first flap servo. Hold the

aileron stick to the left side (display shows L/U) and press the Data Decrease key to reduce

the percentage to about 50%. Again, if your model has bottom-hinged flaps, you can get to

0% quickly by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

DFL.T — Dual Flap Trim (4WNG only)

Dual Flap Trim is a trimming function for gliders with four wing servos, and does not

appear in the two wing servo (2WNG) menu. It provides a simple way to adjust the position of

the inboard flaps (CH6 and CH7) without resorting to the subtrim menu. When you activate

Dual Flap Trim, you can turn the right-hand knob (VR2) to move the two inboard flaps against

each other — one goes upwards, the other goes downwards. Together with the Flap/Camber

control knob (VR1), you can set any position of the inboard flaps without using subtrims.

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Using Dual Flap Trim

1. Turn on Dual Flap Trim by locating the DFL.T menu with the Up Down Edit keys. The

default is for it to be on. If you wish to disable the dual flap trim, press the Active/Inhibit

(Clear) key so that the “inh’ display is shown.

DFL.T On

CH 67

2. Turn the VR2 knob one way or the other and observe the response of both inboard flap

servos. Adjust the knob to neutralize them relative to each other. If you inhibit this function,

they'll return to their original positions.

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Sailplane Trimming and Adjusting

The following chart gives procedures that may be followed when trimming a new

sailplane. The flights should be made in near-calm conditions, and repeat them several times

before making adjustments. If any changes are made, go back over the previous steps and verify,

or further adjust as necessary.

One of the most critical steps is the center-of-gravity (CG)/decalage testing (Step 3).

Decalage is a fancy term describing the relative angle difference between the wing and horizontal

tail. Although the control neutrals have been set in Step 1, there are differing combinations of

elevator trim and CG that produce stable flight. In general, by moving the CG back you get

better performance and you reduce the stability, making the model more difficult to fly and

requiring more attention from the pilot. Moving the CG back lessens the download on the

model’s tail, which means the wing and tail are working more together and less against each other

as they do with a forward CG. Many contest flyers use a CG position located between 35 and

40% of the mean wing chord, which is near the back limits for stability (the mean chord is just

about the same as the average chord, which is calculated by dividing the area by the wing span).

How you set you model up really depends on your preferences. A nose-heavy model will be

easier to fly but will lack the performance of the back-CG model.

You should also set differential and/or rudder coupling carefully. Incorrect settings will

result in needless increased drag, and may be checked fairly easily. If you practice keeping the

fuselage straight while gently rocking the wings back and forth, you’ll learn how to coordinate

turns and won’t need coupled rudder any more. You can also learn about the proper amount of

differential or rudder coupling by studying the figures of the model circling in the “coordinating

turns” section, Chapter 5. Too much differential can make the model sluggish when entering or

exiting turns and banks.

Setting up butterfly can be tricky. The reader is referred to the section earlier in this

chapter which describes the instructions contained in the chart’s line 4, 5, and 6. The elevator

delay can be particularly useful to eliminate trim changes with the application of butterfly.

Whatever you do, be sure to spend a lot of time trimming your sailplane. If you have a

nearby slope, practice flying on very light days, where you can just barely keep the model

airborne. It is under these conditions that you learn whether your model is really trimmed

properly.

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To test for … Test Procedure Observations Adjustments

1. Model Control Neutrals Fly the model straight

and level Adjust the transmitter trims for

hands-off straight & level flight, no

camber control.

Change electronic subtrims

and/or adjust clevises to center

transmitter trims.

2. Control Throws

Note: be sure all aileron &

flap horn pairs have

matching angles

Fly the model and apply

full deflection of each

control in turn. Camber

control in neutral (setup

6 & 9).

Check the model’s response to

each control input. Set flaps for as

much down flap as possible in

glide path control (90° is good) <5°

reflex needed.

• Aileron & elevator rates: set

for desired authority

• Rudder: set for max. throw

• Set flap motions in Steps 4, 5,

& 9.

3. Decalage & Center of

Gravity (Note: this is an

iterative procedure,

depends on desired

handling characteristics.

Back CG = less stability

but better performance)

Trim for level glide.

Enter 45° dive (across

wind if any) and release

controls. CAUTION:

beware of airspeed &

flutter.

A. Does the model continue its

dive without pulling out or

diving?

B. Does the model start to pull out

(nose up)?

C. Does the model start to tuck

(dive more nose down)?

A. No adjustment

B. Reduce incidence (add

down elevator) and/or

reduce nose weight

C. Increase incidence (add up

elevator) or add nose

weight)

4. Glide Path Control

Settings — Pitch Trim

Note: be sure all aileron

& flap horn pairs have

matching angles.

Fly the model and slowly

apply full deflection of

glide path control

(airbrake stick).

Observe any pitch

changes.

A. Nose drops, up elevator

required for level flight

B. No pitch change

C. Tail drops, down elevator

required to maintain level flight

A. Several options:

1) more up elevator mix;

2) reduce aileron reflex*;

3) increase flap motion*

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A

5. Glide Path Control

Settings — Elevator

Delays

Rapidly apply full glide

path, observe initial

pitching response

A. Nose drops

B. No pitch change

C. Nose rises

A. increase elevator delay %

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A

6. Glide Path Control

Settings — Roll

Response

Fly the model and apply

full glide path control.

Observe any roll motion.

A. Model rolls to right when glide

path control (airbrake stick)

activated

B. No roll motion

C. Model rolls to left

A. Mix in less right & more left

aileron reflex with airbrake

motion

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A

7. Differential/Coupled

Rudder setting Fly the model and apply

alternating left & right

aileron commands.

Observe path of fuselage

line.

A. Model yaws to right with left

aileron and vice versa

B. Fuselage traces straight line

C. Model yaws to left with left

aileron and vice versa

A. Increase differential and/or

amount of rudder coupling

B. No adjustment

C. Reduce differential and/or

amount of rudder coupling

8. Camber (full wing aileron

& flap droop or reflex)

setting

Put the model in a

straight glide passing in

front of you. Apply

camber control.

A. Model slows down & stalls or

sinks rapidly

B. Model slows slightly

C. Model speed unchanged

A. Reduce amount of droop

&/or add elevator

compensation

B. No change needed

C. Reverse of A

9. Launch Settings

(Part 1) Switch to Launch mode.

Launch the model &

observe climb angle and

required control inputs

A. Shallow climb angle; lots of up

elevator required

B. Model climbs steeply with little

control input needed

C. Too steep climb, weaves back

& forth, down elev. required

A. Move towhook rearwards

small amount, increase up

elevator preset a little, or

add camber

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A

10. Launch Settings

(Part 2) Switch to Launch mode.

Launch the model &

observe climb angle and

required control inputs

A. Model banks left on tow

B. Model climbs straight ahead

with no roll input needed

C. Model banks right on tow

D. Model tip stalls to one side

A. Reduce left ail & flap droop

or increase right ail / flap

droop

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A above

D. Check droop same on both

sides. Increase aileron or

decrease flap droop

11. Speed Settings Switch to speed mode

(entire TE reflexed

slightly, <1/16”/1 mm)

A. Nose drops

B. No pitch change

C. Tail drops

A. Increase up elevator preset

B. No adjustment

C. Reverse of A

12. Elevator-to-Camber

Coupling Setting Fly model at high speed,

bank & pull up A. Model keeps speed and comes

about rapidly

B. Model slows down

A. Increase down flap or leave

alone

B. Reduce amount of down

flap

*Note: Swept wing planform may cause opposite reactions, so experiment until proper behavior is attained.

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Eclipse 7 Helicopter (HELI) Programming

This section describes how to use the Eclipse 7

helicopter functions (model type HELI). Descriptions of the

other functions, such as endpoints, dual rates, expo, etc., are

contained in the aircraft (ACRO) section.

The HELI menu provides three flight conditions in

addition to the normal one (NOR). ST1 may be used for

forward flight and mild aerobatics, ST2 may be used for

inverted, and ST3 is used for autorotations.

Helicopter Functions Map......................see right

Helicopter Setup Example...............................84

R->T...........Rudder->Throttle mixing...............89

GYRO...........Gyro Settings .................................90

HOLD...........Throttle Hold .................................90

THCV...........Throttle Curve ...............................91

PTCV...........Pitch Curve....................................91

RVMX...........Revolution mixing..........................92

SWAH...........Swashplate settings (120’, 180’)....94

Hovering Pitch Adjusting knob...........................96

Hovering Throttle Adjusting knob......................96

Helicopter Trimming Chart ............................97

The Eclipse 7 system comes with three choices for the

helicopter’s swashplate arrangement, which may be found in

the setup menu: normal (NOR), 120° (120’), and 180°

(180’). NOR is the standard swashplate where one servo

each performs the collective pitch, elevator, and aileron

functions. 120° and 180° are intended for three-servo

swashplates needing special mixing to get the servos to

properly provide the required pitch, elevator, and aileron

functions.

CH1

CH2

CH1CH6

CH2

NOR 180°

CH2

CH1CH6

120°

CH6

Dual Rate Set [D/R]

End Point Adjust [EPA]

Press both

Edit/Display keys

Revolution [RVMX]

Prog. Mix 2 [PMX2]

Pitch Curve [PTCV]

Rud → Thr Mix [R-T]

Prog. Mix 1 [PMX1]

Gyro setting [GYRO]

Exponential [EXP]

Sub-Trims [STM]

Servo Reversing [REV]

Throttle Cut [T.CUT]

Throttle Curve [THCV]

Throttle Hold [HOLD]

Swashplate [SWAH]

120’, 180’ only

Normal Display Mode

Voltage/Timer Display

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Eclipse 7 Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments

This should be the “Eclipse 7 Mode 2 Switch Configuration List”

drawing with only the HELI features listed (less confusing).

This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory for North

America. Note that some of the functions will not operate until activated in the mixing menus.

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Helicopter Setup Instructions

The following example shows how the Eclipse 7 may be programmed for a helicopter model.

Your model’s settings will be dependent on the setup and linkages. If you’re not sure about the

settings for your particular model, please ask an experienced pilot for assistance.

The helicopter setup procedure presented

below uses a standard helicopter setup, one

servo each for ailerons and elevator. You can

use a similar procedure to set up your own

model; your setting’s numbers and

percentages will probably be different.

1. In the helicopter, install each servo and

hook up the aileron, elevator, throttle, rudder,

and pitch pushrods to the servos in accordance

with the model’s instructions or plans.

Be sure that all of your servos are plugged into

the proper receiver channels:

CH1 — Aileron

CH2 — Elevator

CH3 — Throttle

CH4 — Rudder

CH5 — Gyro

CH6 — Pitch

CH7 — Aux. or heading hold control

If your model uses 120° or 180° swash

programming, plug in the servos as indicated

in the table on page 18.

We recommend that you do this programming

exercise with the servos installed in the model

and connected to the respective control

surfaces. This will enable you to immediately

see the effect of each programming step.

2. Model Memory. Turn on your transmitter

while holding the two Edit Display keys. This

gets you into the model select (M.SEL) menu.

Press the Cursor Right button to move to a

new model memory. The model number of

the model memory you select is indicated by

the little arrow pointing down. The figure

shows Memory #4.

M.SEL

4213567

MODEL

3. Model Type. Press the UP arrow two

times. The word ACRO will appear, flashing

on and off. Press the Left or Right Cursor keys

until HELI appears. You must press both

Data keys to “Save” the setting. This is how

you select the type of model you wish to use,

either ACRO, HELI, or GLID.

HELI

421 3 567

MODEL

flashing

WARNING: selecting a different model type

will erase the settings in the model memory.

BE SURE you’re in the correct model memory

before selecting a new model type, or you

might accidentally erase a model you’re using.

4. Swash Type. Now it’s time to select

the swash type. Select NOR for helis with

independent aileron, elevator, and pitch

servos; 120’ for models using 120°

swashplates; and 180’ for models with 180°

swashes. Press the Up arrow until you see the

word “SWASH” in the upper right of the

display. The swash type in the lower left will

be flashing. You must press both Data keys to

save the swash type.

NOR

4213567

MODEL SWASH

flashing

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5. Name your model. Press the UP arrow

once. This gets you into the model name

mode (note the words MODEL and NAME in

the upper left of the display).

****- 0

421 3 567

MODEL

6. Now you can select four letters to identify

your model. With the first of the four letters

flashing, press the Data +Increase or –

Decrease keys to change the letter that is

displayed. Stop when the first letter is the one

you want.

7. Press the Right Cursor key once to get to

the second letter. Repeat Step 5 to choose the

second letter.

8. Repeat the previous steps two more times

to fill out the remaining two letters. If you

like, you can hit the right cursor button one

more time and select a number between 0 and

199 for further identification.

9. Set the stopwatch. Press the UP arrow

once. This gets you into the Timer menu

(TIME). Use the Data Increase and Decrease

keys to select the amount of time you want the

stopwatch to count down. This is handy to

keep track of engine running time so you don't

run out of gas.

TIME 10

421 3 567

MODEL

10. This completes the initial part of the setup.

Now, we’ll go ahead and customize the

settings for your model. Switch transmitter

power OFF.

11. Servo Directions. Switch transmitter

power back on and check the proper direction

of throw for each servo. Use the reversing

function [REV] to reverse channels as

necessary to get proper throw directions.

REV

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12. If you’re using 120’ or 180’ swash types,

please use the swashplate (SWAH) menu,

page 94, to adjust these responses.

SWAH + 70

CH 162

LEFT RIGHT

Right Aileron: swashplate

tilted towards the chopper's

right side.

Left Aileron: swashplate

tilted towards the left side.

DOWN

Down Elevator: swashplate

tilted towards the chopper's

front.

Up Elevator: swashplate

tilted towards the rear.

HIGH

LOW

HIGH Position: high rotor

pitch AND carburetor fully

opened

LOW Position: low rotor

pitch, carburetor at idle (use

trim tab to fully close)

LEFT RIGHT LEFT

RIGHT

13. Servo Neutrals. First, be sure the hovering

pitch and hovering throttle knobs are centered.

Set up all linkages so that all servos are as

close to mechanical neutral as possible. Then,

use the Subtrim (STRM) window to make fine

adjustments on the servo neutrals.

STRM 5

CH 421 3 567

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14. Servo Travel. Use the EPA command to

limit servo travels to prevent binding.

EPA 100

CH 421 3 567L/U %

15. Collective Pitch. The collective pitch

angle (controlled by CH6 on a conventional

helicopter) should vary from -2° to +10° with

full stick motion, depending on the flight

condition. We recommend setting the hovering

pitch (pitch with throttle stick at center) to

+4.5°. Adjust servo arms and EPA values to

get the desired travel at the end points,

measuring with a pitch meter.

16. Engine travel. On the regular display

menu, enter a value of –25% for throttle trim.

Use the EPA menu to set up the carburetor

pushrod so that at full throttle there is no

binding, and so the engine idles smoothly at

low throttle.

17. Throttle Cut. Enter the throttle cut

(T.CUT) menu and enter a value of –25% or

so. Press the Cut button and be sure that the

carburetor fully closes, which will shut off the

engine. Don’t pick too large a number, or

binding may occur.

T.CUT - 59%

18. Throttle Curve. You can use the

Throttle Curve (THCV) menu's five-point

setting curves to fine-tune the engine servo's

response. Adjust the throttle position for hover

to get the desired head RPM. You can change

the curve values to make a steeper curve near

idle and shallower curve past hover. See the

THCV menu description on page 91 for more

details.

THCV 0 %

ST1

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ST2 NOR

If your instructions don’t give any

suggested values, you may start with the

following settings:

Throttle Curve NOR

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

% 0 26 45 72 100

19. Pitch Curve. You can use the Pitch

Curve (PTCV) menu's five-point setting

curves to make finer adjustments to the

endpoints and the middle of travel of the pitch

servo.

PTCV 0%

ST1

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ST2 NOR

Your model’s instructions may provide

suggested values for the blade pitch angles. If

not, you may want to start with the following:

Pitch Curve NOR

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

Pitch 0 deg. +5 +6.5 +8.0 +10.0

Backer you’ve set the pitch at each of the five

points, be sure to check that both aileron and

elevator motions do not cause binding at

extreme pitch settings. If they do, use EPA to

reduce travels.

20. Revolution mixing (

RVMX) uses the tail

rotor to suppress the torque reaction of the

main rotor due to changes in collective pitch.

It is disabled whenever Idle-Up or Throttle

Hold are activated.

RVMX may be set on either side of the stick

(note the letters R/D and L/U displayed).

Adjust RVMX mixing for both travel directions

as described in the trimming instructions on

page 97.

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RVMX + 10 %

ST1 ST2 NOR

L/U

21. Gyro settings. You can select an

independent value of gyro gain for each flight

condition by using the GYRO menu. Select

the desired flight condition, then use the Data

keys to choose the desired value. The gyro

must be plugged into CH6. This function will

only work with dual rate heading hold gyros.

GYRO 0%

ST1 ST2 NORST3

22. Aerobatic Setups and Flight Conditions.

Your Eclipse 7 system has three built-in flight

condition menus in addition to the normal

(NOR) hovering mode. Two -- ST1 and ST2 -

- are typically used for aerobatics, including

540° stall turns, looping, and rolling stall turns.

ST3 is used for "throttle hold" so that the

throttle servo is disengaged during

autorotations. These functions are switched

on as follows:

• NOR: ON when Flt. Mode Switch is back.

• ST1: ON, when Flt. Mode Switch centered

• ST2: ON when Flt. Mode Switch is forward.

• ST3: ON when Flt. Cond Switch is forward.

As these functions are switched on or off, ST3

will override all the others, followed by ST2

and ST1, which will override NOR. Regular

settings (NOR) occur when the others are off.

Dual rates, exponentials, throttle and pitch

curves, revolution mixing, and gyro gain may

be independently selected for each condition.

Here are some suggested starting settings if

your instructions do not provide any:

Throttle Curve ST1

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

% 50 385075 100

Throttle Curve ST2

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

% 100 50 38 50 100

Pitch Curve ST1

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

Pitch -4 deg. +0.5 +6.0 +7.5 +9.0

Pitch Curve ST2

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

Pitch -9 deg. -6.0 0 6.0 9 or 10.0

Pitch Curve ST3 (HOLD)

Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high)

Pitch -4 deg. -- +6.5 -- +12

23. Throttle Hold Setting. Throttle hold

(HOLD) commands the throttle to a preset

position near idle and disconnects it from pitch

when activated. Move to the HOLD menu and

move the Flt. Cond. switch forward position.

Set the hold position to maintain engine speed

safely above idle without engaging the main

rotor clutch.

HOLD + 10

24. Dual Rate Settings. If you find that your

aileron and elevator controls are too sensitive,

you may set dual rates to reduce them. Use

the dual rate (D/R) window to adjust them to

the desired amount of response when the

switch is flipped.

D/R 80

ST1

421

ST2 ST3 NOR

This is only a brief introduction to the

setup procedure for helicopters. Be sure to

browse through the pages following this

example to see the details about the menus for

helicopters.

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Menu Descriptions — Helicopter

Flight Conditions

Your Eclipse 7 system's HELI menu provides three flight conditions in addition to the

normal one (NOR). Within each condition, you may program an independent set of dual rates,

exponentials, throttle and pitch curves, revolution mixing, and gyro gain. In the HELI menus,

these are automatically called up whenever you switch to a new condition. (In ACRO and

GLID, you have to activate them manually.)

NOR is intended for hovering flight. ST1 may be used for forward flight and mild

aerobatics, ST2 may be used for inverted, and ST3 is used for autorotations as it includes a

throttle hold feature which disengages the throttle servo from collective commands. These

conditions are activated whenever the model memory is chosen to be HELI type.

These flight conditions are switched on as follows:

• NOR: ON when Flt. Mode Switch is back.

• ST1: ON, when Flt. Mode Switch centered

• ST2: ON when Flt. Mode Switch is forward.

• ST3: ON when Flt. Cond Switch is forward.

As these functions are switched on or off, ST3 = HOLD has highest priority, followed by

ST2 and ST1. Regular settings (NOR) occur when all of the others are off. You can see which

condition your transmitter is currently in by viewing the display. The current condition may be

found flashing in the lower right of the TRIM display.

TRIM 0

ST1

3214

ST2 ST3 NOR

EPA — End point adjust

See ACRO instructions on page 41.

D/R — Dual Rates

Refer to ACRO instructions on page 42.

EXP — Exponential

See the ACRO instructions on page 43.

STRM — Subtrim

Refer to the ACRO instructions on page 47.

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REV — Servo Reverse

See ACRO instructions on page 47.

T.CUT — Throttle Cut

Described in the ACRO instructions on page 48.

PMX1, PMX2 — Programmable Mixing

See ACRO instructions on page 49. There are two programmable mixers in the helicopter menus.

PMIX-1 is operated with the Rudder D/R switch and PMIX-2 is selected with the Gear switch.

R->T — Rudder →

→ →

→ Throttle Mixing

Rudder → Throttle (R->T) mixing is used to maintain rotor speed so that altitude is kept

constant when the rudder stick is operated in hover. The reason for this mixing is that when

rudder is commanded, the tail rotor consumes a little more power, which reduces the power at

the main rotor and the helicopter drops or climbs. For helicopters with normal rotor rotation,

commanding right rudder (which requires more power) should also increase throttle slightly,

while using left rudder (requires less power) should decrease the throttle slightly. R->T mixing is

handy for hovering but may also be used in 540° stall turns, hovering eights, nose-in circles, Top

Hats, Pirouettes, and other aerobatics.

Setting Up Rudder->Throttle Mixing

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the R->T window. The function is

activated by switching the Flt. Mode switch all the way back. It's set to 0% on both sides so

there is no differential.

R->T + 10%

L/U

2. To set the mixing amount for the left rudder, hold the rudder stick to the left side (display

shows L/U), and press the Data Decrease key. Continue reducing the percentage until you

reach about 10%. If for some reason you want a 0% setting, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear)

key.

3. Input the mixing amount for right rudder by moving the rudder stick to the right (display

shows R/D), and press the Data Increase or Decrease key to reach about 10%.

4. Note that R->T mixing may only be set up in the NOR menu.

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GYRO — Gyro settings

Gyro settings are used to automatically control the gyro's gain in different flight modes.

It may be set to different values in NOR, ST1, ST2, and ST3 flight modes, allowing you to pick

the gain you need for each circumstance. The Gyro settings control the output at receiver CH7.

Note: this function only works with dual rate heading hold gyros.

Using Gyro Settings

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to get to the GYRO menu. To begin with,

the function is already activated, but it's set to 50% in all four flight modes.

GYRO 0%

ST1 ST2 NORST3

2. To set the mixing amount for the normal (NOR) flight condition, flip the Flt. Mode switch all

the way back. NOR will be flashing on and off. Set the percentage to yield the desired gyro

gain (this is usually a high-gain setting). If for some reason you want a 0% setting, press the

Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

3. Flip the Flt. Mode switch to its center position. ST1 will be flashing on and off. Set the

percentage to yield the desired gyro gain in this flight condition (this will usually be a lower-

gain setting for reduced damping in stunts).

4. Flip the Flt. Mode switch all the way forward. ST2 will be flashing on and off. Set the

percentage to yield the desired gyro gain.

5. Now flip the Flt. Cond. switch fully forward. You may now input a setting for ST3.

6. Make some test flights to try these settings out. Take note of when more gain is need, and

when less gain is needed. You can adjust all of the gyro settings in each flight condition to

suit your machine.

HOLD — Throttle Hold

The Throttle Hold function moves the engine throttle servo to a selected position near

idle, and disengages it from the throttle stick. It is commonly used during autorotation, and

activated with the Flt. Cond. switch on the right rear of the transmitter. You can set the throttle

position to be held over a -50 to +50% range centered about the throttle idle position. Activating

throttle hold also disables revolution mixing (RVMX).

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Setting Up Throttle Hold

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the H0LD window appears. The default is for the

function to be inhibited. To activate the throttle hold function, press the Data –Decrease key.

This will cause the Inh display to change to a -4% value with an ON or OFF display,

depending on the Flt. Cond. switch’s position.

2. Now you can adjust the throttle hold position with the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys,

anywhere between -50 and +50%. (To inhibit this feature, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.)

HOLD + 10

3. Check that your throttle goes to the desired hold position by flipping the Flt. Cond. switch

one way and the other. Adjust the number as needed. Be sure to choose an engine speed

that's fast enough to keep the engine from accidentally quitting but slow enough to not engage

the main rotor clutch.

THCV — Throttle Curve

The throttle & pitch curves are tied to the position of the

collective stick, and are specified at five points labeled 1 through

5 below. These “curves” are really straight lines connecting the

settings at the five points, and are defined by assigning servo

movement percentages to five positions of the left stick: lowest =

Point 1, the 1/4-up stick position = Point 2, half-stick = Point 3,

3/4 position = Point 4, and top position = Point 5. With the

numbers as input as shown, the servo would move 50% of full

travel to one side at low collective stick position, and 50% of full

travel to the other side at high stick position.

Example Five-point Curve 100%

75%

50%

25%

LOW ←

←←

← Collective Stick →

→→

→ HIGH

←

← ←

← Servo Response →

→→

→

12345

Curve Point

63%

50%

38%

25%

75%

You can get a linear response by making the five settings

line up as shown above. But if you want another shape, you’re

free to do it. You can “flatten out” or "soften" the curve around

hover as shown here. This is handy for making the control less

sensitive around hover.

5-Pt Curve Soft Near Hover100%

75%

50%

25%

LOW ←

←←

← Collective Stick →

→→

→ HIGH

←

← ←

← Servo Response

→

→→

→

12345

Curve Point

60%

50%

40%

25%

75%

Shallower

slope in this

region

Setting Up The Throttle Curve

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the THCV window appears. The default is for a

linear curve, a straight line from 0 to 100% passing through 50% at hover (center, point 3).

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2. Be sure you're in the desired flight condition by moving the Flt. Mode and Flt. Cond

switches to their proper position. Remember, you can input separate, independent throttle

curve settings for each flight condition (except for ST3, throttle hold)! Also, be sure to

center the hovering throttle knob

3. You begin at set point #1, idle. A small arrow should appear over the number 1 in the

display, and a value of 0% should be shown. Press the Data +Increase or –Decrease key to

change the setting to your desired value.

THCV 0 %

ST1

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ST2 NOR

4. When you're finished with Point 1, move to the next point with the Cursor Right key. A small

arrow over the number 2 indicates you are setting the value for Point 2. Note that the

function is inhibited (Inh) to start with. If you leave it, you get a straight line from points 1 to

3. Otherwise, you can change this setting with the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys. You

can inhibit THCV point 2 or 4 by pressing the clear key.

THCV Inh %

ST1

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ST2 NOR

5. Repeat this procedure for Points 3, 4, and 5 by pressing the Cursor Right key, then adjusting

as desired with the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys.

6. When you've completed the settings for the first flight condition (NOR), test fly your model.

When you're satisfied with the settings, use them as a basis for the other flight conditions.

Flip the switches as necessary to get into the new conditions, verify on the display that you

are in the desired flight condition, then set all the five points in by going through the steps

given previously.

PTCV — Pitch Curve

Like the throttle curve described above, pitch curves are tied to the position of the

collective stick, and are specified at five points labeled 1 through 5 below. Setup instructions are

the same as those for throttle curve, except that you may also input a curve for the throttle

hold/ST3 flight condition.

You can get a linear response by making the five settings line up as shown above. But if

you want another shape, you’re free to do it. You can “flatten out” or "soften" the curve around

hover, which is handy for making the control less sensitive there.

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Inputting The Pitch Curve Values

1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the PTCV window appears. The default is for a

linear curve, a straight line from 0 to 100% passing through 50% at hover (center).

2. Be sure you're in the desired flight condition by moving the Flt. Mode and Flt. Cond

switches to their proper position. Remember, you can input separate, independent throttle

curve settings for each flight condition!

3. You begin at set point #1, idle. A small arrow should appear over the number 1 in the

display, and a value of 0% should be shown. Press the Data +Increase or –Decrease key to

change the setting to your desired value.

PTCV 0%

ST1

42135

ST2 NORST3

4. When you're finished with Point 1, move to the next point with the Cursor Right key. A

small arrow over the number 2 indicates you are setting the value for Point 2. Note that the

function is inhibited (Inh) to start with. If you leave it, you get a straight line from points 1 to

3. Otherwise, you can change this setting with the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys. You

can inhibit THCV point 2 and 4 by pressing the clear key.

PTCV Inh%

ST1

42135

ST2 NORST3

5. Repeat this procedure for Points 3, 4, and 5 by pressing the Cursor Right key, then adjusting

as desired with the Data +Increase or –Decrease keys.

6. When you've completed the settings for the first flight condition (NOR), test fly your model.

When you're satisfied with the settings, use them as a basis for the other flight conditions.

Flip the switches as necessary to get into the new conditions, verify on the display that you

are in the desired flight condition, then set all the five points in by going through the steps

given previously.

RVMX — Revolution mixing

The revolution mixing function mixes pitch commands into rudder (pitch → rudder) in

order to suppress the torque generated by changes in the main rotor’s pitch angle and rotational

speed. You can input independent values for revolution mixing above and below one-half

throttle for each of the NOR, ST1, and ST2 flight conditions. Revolution mixing is disabled

whenever throttle hold (ST3, operated by the Flt. Cond. switch) is on.

For a clockwise-turning rotor, revolution mixing should apply right rudder when pitch is

increased; for a counterclockwise-turning rotor, the opposite should occur. Remember to set the

value for both the top and bottom of the throttle stick's motion.

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Note: A procedure for adjusting revolution mixing is given in a table on page 97.

Revolution Mixing Programming

1. Call up the revolution mixing screen by repeatedly pressing one of the Up Down Edit buttons

until the RVMX window appears. The function is active with 0% mixing turned on. Put the

throttle stick to its idle position.

RVMX 0 %

ST1 ST2 NOR

L/U

2. Now press the Data +Increase key. This will increase the percentage of RVMX mixing for

the low side of throttle. You may set a value of 0% to 100% for this side. If you wish to

return the mixing percentage to the default 0% value, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear) key.

3. Move the throttle stick to a position above half-throttle, and change the percentage number to

suit.

4. Now verify that the rudder responds both the correct direction and amount for travel on both

sides when throttle is commanded.

5. Set up the RVMX values for the other flight conditions (ST1, ST2) by flipping the Flt. Mode

switch and repeating these procedures.

SWAH — Swashplate adjust (120’, 180’ only)

The swashplate menu is intended only for helicopters whose collective pitch is

controlled by more than a single servo at a time, and is sometimes referred to as CCPM

(Collective & Cyclic Pitch Mixing). The Eclipse 7 contains settings for 120' and 180'

swashplates. Consult your model's setup instructions to find out which you need.

When you move the collective stick, all swashplate servos should move in the same

direction and the same amount to lift or drop the swashplate without tilting. If the swashplate

should tilt to one side when you command collective, one or more servos is moving the wrong

direction or the wrong amount, and must be adjusted in the SWAH menu. If the swashplate

moves down when pitch should be increasing or vice versa, change the sign in front of all three

servos from (+) to (–) or vice versa. For reference, there is no SWAH menu in the NOR menu,

but the other two swash types do contain the SWAH menu. The swash default settings are

shown below.

NOR 120' 180'

No SWAH menu CH1 +70%, CH2 +70%, CH6 +70% CH1 +70%, CH6 +70%

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Swashplate Programming

1. Consult your model's setup instructions. If two or three servos are needed to move the

swashplate, go to the model setup instructions (page 26) and select the appropriate swash

type.

2. With all the servos hooked up, and the transmitter and receiver turned on, move the

throttle/collective stick up and down. The swash should move up and down with no

rotations. Move the aileron stick left and right. The swash should tilt left and right without

pitching or rising. Move the elevator stick. The swash should tilt fore and back with no

rotations. If there are rotations when collective is moved, or the swash moves up and down

with aileron or elevator, you need to adjust the settings in the swash menu.

3. If the servos do not all respond in the same direction for collective or opposite directions for

aileron and elevator, you will need to reverse one or more of them in the reversing menu

(REV). It may take a little trial and error trying different combinations of normal and reverse

rotation to get the servos to respond properly. Don't worry about the direction they respond,

just that they all move the same for collective and tilt for aileron and elevator.

4. Call up the swash screen by repeatedly pressing one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the

SWAH window appears. The function is automatically active when you select 120' or 180'

mixing in the model setup menu.

SWAH + 70

CH 162

5. If all the servos raise the swash with increasing collective, go to the next step. If they lower

the swash, press the Cursor Right key twice to get to the collective setting menu (the arrow

appears over the number 6). Now press the Data –Decrease key until the sign is reversed in

front of the percentage value. Now the swash should properly respond to collective. If

you've done the wrong thing, you can reset the percentage by pressing the Active/Inhibit

(Clear) key.

6. If all the servos tilt the swash to the right with right aileron stick, go to the next step. If they

tilt the swash to the left, press the Cursor Right key once to get to the aileron setting menu

(the arrow appears over the number 1). Reverse the sign in front of the percentage with the

Data –Decrease key. Now the swash should properly respond to aileron.

7. If all the servos tilt the swash back with up elevator stick, go to the next step. If they tilt the

swash forwards, press the Cursor Right key once to get to the elevator setting menu (the

arrow appears over the number 2). Now press the Data –Decrease key until the sign is

reversed in front of the percentage value. Now the swash should properly respond to

elevator. Double check that all three functions, collective, aileron, and elevator, produce the

desired result on the swashplate.

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Hovering Throttle Adjustment Knob

The Hovering Throttle knob may be used to "tweak"

the throttle servo's position around hover without

affecting main rotor pitch. It’s handy to make up for

changes in rotor speed caused by variations in

temperature, humidity, or other conditions. To change

the hovering throttle setting, simply turn the Hovering

throttle knob VR1. As shown in the figure, turning the

knob has the largest effect in the hovering region and

leaves the endpoints alone. Please center this knob

before you set neutrals or input throttle curves.

Throttle Stick Motion

Throttle

Servo Response

Changing the

HV-T value

moves the

throttle response

above or below

the straight line

Low High

Idle

Full

Pwr

Hover

Hovering Pitch Adjustment Knob

The Hovering Pitch knob may be used to trim the

collective pitch near hover without affecting throttle.

Like hovering throttle, it’s handy to make up for

changes in rotor speed caused by variations in

temperature, humidity, or other conditions. You can

adjust the hovering pitch value simply by turning the

Hovering pitch knob VR2. Like hovering throttle, this

knob only works near hover and tapers off at either end

of throttle. Please center this knob before you set

neutrals or input throttle curves.

Throttle Stick Motion

Collective Pitch

Servo Response

Changing the

Hovering Pitch

value moves the

pitch response

above or below

the straight line

Low High

Min

Pitch

Max

Pitch

Hover

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Helicopter Flight Trimming Chart

This procedure assumes helicopter is trimmed for hovering. Trimming must be done in

near-calm conditions. Repeat tests several times before making adjustments. If any changes are

made, go back over the previous steps and verify, or further adjust as necessary.

To test … Test Procedure Observations Adjustments

1. RVMX mixing

— Up settings

(Part 1)

Fly the model straight

and level into the wind

at 100 ft altitude, lower

pitch to 0°

Observe rotation as helicopter

descends

A. No rotation

B. Model rotates

counterclockwise

C. Model rotates clockwise

A. None

B. Add right rudder trim

C. Add left rudder trim

2. RVMX mixing

— Up settings

(Part 2)

Bring the helicopter into

hover, add full pitch and

ascend 75 ft

Observe rotation as helicopter

ascends

A. No rotation

B. Model rotates

counterclockwise

C. Model rotates clockwise

A. None

B. Increase UP RVMX mix

C. Decrease UP RVMX mix

3. RVMX Down

mixing settings Begin Down RVMX

mixing with same

number as UP mix.

From inverted flight

(top of loop, or mid-

point of roll, or inverted

part of split-S), add full

negative pitch

Observe rotation as helicopter

ascends

A. No rotation

B. Model rotates clockwise

C. Model rotates

counterclockwise

A. No adjustment

B. Increase Down RVMX

mix

C. Decrease Down RVMX

mix

Adjusting Hovering Pitch and Hovering Throttle

RPM Stick Primary Corrective Action

High Below 1/2 Decrease hovering throttle

Low Below 1/2 Decrease hovering pitch

Perfect Below 1/2 Decrease hovering throttle, decrease hovering pitch

High 1/2 stick Increase hovering pitch, decrease hovering throttle

Low 1/2 stick Decrease hovering pitch, increase hovering throttle

Perfect 1/2 stick Don’t touch a thing!

High Above 1/2 Increase hovering pitch

Low Above 1/2 Increase hovering throttle

Perfect Above 1/2 Increase hovering pitch, increase hovering throttle

Want more Keep 1/2 Decrease hovering pitch, then increase hovering throttle

Want less Keep 1/2 Increase hovering pitch, then decrease hovering throttle

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GLOSSARY

The abbreviations used with the Eclipse 7 are defined below alphabetically. Related pages are

given in parenthesis following the definition.

ACRO .... Acrobatic aircraft menu (1)

ADIF .... Aileron differential. Makes aileron move

more to one side than the other (70)

AIL.T .. Dual aileron trim (75)

ATL ...... Adjustable Travel Limit. Limits throttle

trims to only the throttle idle position.

(built in to your system)

A->F .... Aileron → Flap mixing (77)

A->R .... Aileron → Rudder mixing (52)

camber A function which droops or raises the

entire trailing edge of a glider wing.

COPY .... Data copy: command used to copy one

memory to another (24)

CROW .... Airbrake function for gliders

CURSOR Button used to step through menus (18)

D/R ...... Dual rate: switch-controlled function

reduces control travels. (42)

DATA..... Editing keys change numbers (18)

DFL.T .. Dual Flap trim knob (77)

ELVN .... Elevon function combines ailerons &

elevators for tailless models. (54)

EPA ...... End Point Adjust. Function that adjusts

the servo travel at the left and right

sides. (54)

EXP ...... Exponential function, used to reduce

sensitivity around neutral (43)

E->F .... Elevator → Flap mixing (52)

FLPN .... Flaperon function gives the ailerons a

flap function. (57)

FLT.C .. Flight condition function (44)

FLPT .... Flap trim function; controls flap neutral

position. (51)

F->A .... Flap → Aileron mixing (72)

F->E .... Flap → Elevator mixing (72)

Gear .... Landing gear control switch. (16)

GLID .... Glider settings menu (62)

GYRO .... Gyro setting menu (90)

HELI .... Helicopter settings menu. (25)

HOLD .... Throttle hold function holds the throttle

in a near-idle position (used for

autorotation). (90)

INH ...... Inhibit. Function will not operate

L/U ...... Indicator showing Left or Up stick

motion

LAND .... Landing function (50)

Lock .... Lock throttle button (21)

MAS ...... Master channel in mixer (49)

M.SEL .. Model select menu (24)

NOR ...... Normal helicopter swashplate (1 servo

each for elevator, aileron, pitch. (26)

OFF ...... Function or Switch in OFF position.

ON ........ Function or Switch in ON position.

PMX ...... Programmable mixer. Mixing between

arbitrary channels. (49)

PTCV .... Pitch curve function (92)

R/D ...... Indicator showing Right or Down stick

motion

REV ...... Reverse. Servo operating direction

switching function. (47)

REST .... Reset model memory (29)

RVMX .... Revolution mixing (91)

R->T .... Rudder → Throttle mixing (89)

SLV ...... Slave channel in program mixer (49)

ST1, ST2, ST3: Flight condition 1, 2, & 3

indicators

STM.1,2:Speed Flap Trim offsets 1 & 2 for

gliders (launch presets, etc.) (73)

STRM .... Subtrim function used to adjust servo

neutrals. (47)

SWAH .... Swash type (26)

T.CUT .. Throttle cut function used to kill engine

without moving trims (48)

THCV .... Throttle curve function (91)

TIME .... Timer/Stopwatch function (29)

VTAL.....V-tail function combines the elevators

and rudder. (55)

Numerical

120’.....Helicopter swashplate, 120 deg. (26)

180’.....Helicopter swashplate, 180 deg. (26)

2WNG.....Glider with 2 wing servos (26)

4WNG.....Glider with 4 wing servos (26)

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ACRO Model Data Recording Sheet

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Model Name ___ ___ ___ ___ –__ __ __ Memory No. 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7

MENU FUNCTION CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH7

REV Servo Rev (circle) N•R N • RN • RN • RN • RN • RN • R

EPA End Point Adj. R/D %%%%%% %

L/U %%%%%% %

SBTR SubtrimsValue %%%%%%%

D/R NOR Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST1 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST2 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST3 Up % % %

Down % % %

EXP NOR Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST1 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST2 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST3 Up % %

Down % %

T.CUT %

PMX1 Programmable Mixer 1 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX2 Programmable Mixer 2 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX3 Programmable Mixer 3 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX4 Programmable Mixer 4 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX5 Programmable Mixer 5 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

LAND Landing Mixing ON•INH CH2 ____% CH6 ____%

FLPT Flap Trim ON•INH Amount ____%

E->F Elevator → Flap Mixing ON•INH Up ____% Down ____%

A->R Ail → Rud Mixing ON•INH Left ____% Right ____%

ELVN Elevon Mixing ON•INH 2-2 ____% 2-1 ____% 1-1 ____% 1-2 ____%

VTAL V-tail Mixing ON•INH 2-2 ____% 2-4 ____% 4-4 ____% 4-2 ____%

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FLPN Flaperon Mixing ON•INH 1-1 R ____% 1-1 L ____% 1-6 R ____%

1-6 L ____% 6-6 ____% 6-1 ____%

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102

GLID Model Data Recording Sheet

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Model Name ___ ___ ___ ___ –__ __ __ Memory No. 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7

MENU FUNCTION CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH7

REV Servo Rev (circle) N•R N • RN • RN • RN • RN • RN • R

EPA End Point Adj. R/D %%%%%% %

L/U %%%%%% %

SBTR SubtrimsValue %%%%%%%

D/R NOR Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST1 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST2 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST3 Up % % %

Down % % %

EXP NOR Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST1 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST2 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST3 Up % %

Down % %

PMX1 Programmable Mixer 1 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX2 Programmable Mixer 2 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX3 Programmable Mixer 3 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX4 Programmable Mixer 4 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX5 Programmable Mixer 5 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

ADIF Aileron Differential 1-1 R ___% 1-1 L ___% 1-5 R ___% 1-5 L ___%

VTAL V-tail Mixing ON•INH CH2 + • – ____% CH6 + • – ____%

E->F Elevator → Flap Mixing ON•INH Up ____% Down ____%

A->R Ail → Rud Mixing ON•INH Left ____% Right ____%

F->A Flap → Ail Mixing L/U ____% R/D ____% Set ____%

F->E Flap → Elevator Mixing ON•INH L/U ____% R/D ____% Set ____%

CROW Crow Mixing ON•INH CH1 ___% CH2 ___% CH6 ____% SET ___%

S.TM1 Set of Trims 1 ON•INH CH2 ___% CH6 ___% CH7 ____%

S.TM2 Set of Trims 2 ON•INH CH2 ___% CH6 ___% CH7 ____%

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AIL.T Ail Trim ON•INH Amount ____%

A->F Ail-Flap Mixing ON•INH 1-6 R ___% 1-6 L ___% 1-7 R ___% 1-7 L ___%

DFL.T Dual Flap Trim ON•INH

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HELI Model Data Recording Sheet

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Model Name ___ ___ ___ ___ –__ __ __ Memory No. 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7

MENU FUNCTION CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH7

REV Servo Rev (circle) N•R N • RN • RN • RN • RN • RN • R

EPA End Point Adj. R/D %%%%%% %

L/U %%%%%% %

SBTR SubtrimsValue %%%%%%%

D/R NOR Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST1 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST2 Up % % %

Down % % %

D/R ST3 Up % % %

Down % % %

EXP NOR Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST1 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST2 Up % %

Down % %

EXP ST3 Up % %

Down % %

T.CUT %

PMX1 Programmable Mixer 1 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

PMX2 Programmable Mixer 2 ON•INH MAS CH ___ SLV CH ___ R/D + • – __% L/U + • –

__%

R->T Rud-Thr Mixing Right Side (R/D) + • – __% Left Side (L/U) + • – __%

GYRO Gyro setting NOR __% ST1 __% ST2 __% ST3 __%

HOLD Throttle Hold setting ____%

THCV Throttle Curve NOR %%%%%

THCV Throttle Curve ST1 %%%%%

THCV Throttle Curve ST2 %%%%%

PTCV Pitch Curve NOR %%%%%

PTCV Pitch Curve ST1 % % % % %

PTCV Pitch Curve ST2 % % % % %

PTCV Pitch Curve ST3 % % % % %

RVMX Revolution Mixing NOR High Side (R/D) + • – ____% Low Side (L/U) + • –

____%

RVMX Revolution Mixing ST1 High Side (R/D) + • – ____% Low Side (L/U) + • –

____%

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RVMX Revolution Mixing ST2 High Side (R/D) + • – ____% Low Side (L/U) + • –

____%

SWAH Swash settings % % %

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