7cap / 7Chp: Instruction Manual

7CAP / 7CHP
7 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Technical updatesandadditional programmingexamplesavailableat: www.futaba-rc.com\faq\7c-faq.html
Entire Contents Copyright 2003 1M23N13606
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Additional Technical Help, Support andService . . . . .3
Application, Export andModification . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Meaningof Special Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Precautions(donot operatewithout reading) . .5
Introductiontothe7C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ContentsandTechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Transmitter Controls&
SwitchIdentification/Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ChargingtheNi-CdBatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stick Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
RadioInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .16
RangeChecking& Aircraft Frequencies. . . . . . . . . .17
Transmitter DisplaysandButtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
WarningandError Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
AIRPLANE FUNCTIONS
Mapof Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quick GuidetoSettingupa4-channel Airplane . . . .22
ACRO BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MODEL Submenu: MODELSEL. , COPY andNAME . .25
Parameter(PARA.) Submenu:
RESET,TYPE,MODUL,
CH5 & CH7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
ServoREVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
EndPoint (E. POINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
IdleManagement: THR-CUT
Dual RatesandExponential ( D/R,EXP ) . . . . . . . . .34
TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
TRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SUB-TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Fail Safe (F/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
ACRO ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .42
Wingtypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
(FLAPRN) Flaperon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
(FL-TRIM) FlapTrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
ELEVON (seetail types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Tail types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
ELEVON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
V-TAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SNAP ROLL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Mixes: definitionsandtypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ELE-FLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Air Brake(A.BRAKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
FLP-ELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
AIL-RUD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Prog. Mixes (P-MIX1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
HELICOPTER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Tableof contentsandreferenceinfofor helicopters. .57
GettingStartedwithaBasic Helicopter . . . . . . . . . .58
HELI-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . .61
MODEL TYPE (PARA. submenu) . . . . . . . . . .61
SWASH AFR (swashplate surface direction and
travel correction) (not in H1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SettinguptheNormal Flight Condition . . . . . . .65
TH-CUT (specialized settings for helicopter specific
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
HELI-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS. . .67
ThrottleHold(TH-HOLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
TH-CRV, PI -CRV andRevolutionMix(REVO) . . . . .68
Idle-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Trims/offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Hoveringsetups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Gyros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point,
any time we are using a features specialized name or
abbreviation, as seen on the screen of the 7C, that name,
feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radio's
screen, including capitalization, and shown in a DIFFERENT
TYPE STYLE for clarity. Any time we mention a specific
control on the radio itself, such as moving SWITCH A, KNOB
VR, or the THROTTLE STICK, those words will be
displayed as they are here.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Thankyoufor purchasingaFutaba
7C seriesdigital proportional R/C system. Thissystemisextremelyversatileandmay

beusedbybeginnersandprosalike. Inorder for youtomakethebest useof your systemandtoflysafely, pleasereadthis
manual carefully. If youhaveany difficulties whileusingyour system, pleaseconsult themanual, our onlineFrequently
AskedQuestions(onthewebpagesreferencedbelow), your hobby dealer, or theFutabaServiceCenter.
Owner's Manual and Additional Technical Help
Thismanual hasbeencarefullywrittentobeashelpful toyou, thenewowner, aspossible. Therearemanypagesof setup
proceduresandexamples. However, it neednot beyour soleresourceof setupguidelinesfor your 7C. For example, pages
22-24 include setup instructions for a basic 4-channel airplane. The Frequently Asked Questions web page referenced
below includes this type of step-by-step setup instructions for a variety of other model types, including multi-engine,
complex gear installation, 7-servoaerobatic models, 140degreeCCPM, etc.
Duetounforeseenchangesinproductionprocedures, theinformationcontainedinthismanual issubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Support and Service: It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually during your hobby's "off
season" toensuresafeoperation.
IN NORTH AMERICA
Pleasefeel freeto contact theFutabaServiceCenter for assistancein operation, useand programming. Pleasebesureto
regularly visit the 7C Frequently Asked Questions web site at www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html. This page includes
extensiveprogramming, use, set upandsafety informationonthe7C radio systemandis updatedregularly. Any technical
updatesandUSmanual correctionswill beavailableonthiswebpage. If youdonotfindtheanswerstoyour questionsthere,
pleaseseetheendof our F.A.Q. areafor informationoncontactingusviaemail for themost rapidandconvenient response.
Dont have Internet access? Internet access is available at no charge at most public libraries, schools, and other public
resources. Wefindinternet support tobeafabulousreferencefor manymodelersasitemscanbeprintedandsavedfor future
reference, andcanbeaccessedat anyhour of theday, night, weekendor holiday. If youdonot wishtoaccesstheinternet for
information, however, don't worry. Our support teamsareavailableMondaythroughFriday8-5Central timetoassist you.
FOR SERVICE ONLY: FOR SUPPORT :
Hobby Services(U.S. only) (PROGRAMMING AND USER QUESTIONS)
3002N, ApolloDrive, Suite1 Pleasestart herefor answerstomost questions:
Champaign, IL 61822U.S.A. www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html
(217)398-0007
www.hobbyservices.com
FACSIMILE: 217-398-7721
PHONE: 217-398-8970option4
OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
Pleasecontactyour Futabaimporter inyour regionof theworldtoassistyouwithanyquestions, problemsor serviceneeds.
Pleaserecognizethat all informationinthis manual, andall support availability, is baseduponthesystems soldinNorth
Americaonly. Productspurchasedelsewheremay vary. Alwayscontact your region'ssupport center for assistance.
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Application, Export, and Modification
1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface (boat, car, robot) use, if on the correct frequency. It is not
intendedfor useinany applicationother thanthecontrol of models for hobby andrecreational purposes. Theproduct is
subject toregulationsof theMinistryof Radio/Telecommunicationsandisrestrictedunder J apaneselawtosuchpurposes.
2. Exportationprecautions:
(a) Whenthisproduct isexportedfromthecountry of manufacture, itsuseistobeapprovedby thelawsgoverningthe
country of destination which govern devices that emit radio frequencies. If this product is then re-exported to other
countries, it maybesubject torestrictionsonsuchexport. Prior approval of theappropriategovernment authoritiesmay
berequired. If youhavepurchasedthis product fromanexporter outsideyour country, andnot theauthorizedFutaba
distributor inyour country, pleasecontact theseller immediatelytodetermineif suchexport regulationshavebeenmet.
(b) Useof thisproductwithother thanmodelsmayberestrictedbyExportandTradeControl Regulations, andanapplication
for export approval must besubmitted. IntheUS, useof 72MHz (aircraft only), 75MHz (groundmodelsonly) and27MHz
(both) frequencybandsarestrictlyregulatedbytheFCC. Thisequipmentmust not beutilizedtooperateequipmentother than
radiocontrolledmodels. Similarly, otherfrequencies(except50MHz, forHAMoperators) mustnot beusedtooperatemodels.
3. Modification, adjustment, andreplacement of parts: Futabaisnot responsiblefor unauthorizedmodification, adjustment, and
replacement of partsonthisproduct. Anysuchchangesmayvoidthewarranty.
Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)
Thisdevice, tradenameFutabaCorporationof America, model number R138DP andR127DF comply withpart 15
of theFCC Rules. Operationissubject tothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1) Thisdevicemay not causeharmful interference, and
(2) Thisdevicemust accept any interferencereceived, includinginterferencethat may causeundesiredoperation.
Theresponsibleparty of thisdevicecomplianceis;
FutabaCorporationof America
2865Wall TrianaHighway, Huntsville, Alabama35824, U.S.A.
TEL (256) 461- 7348
The RBRC
SEAL on the nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futaba products indicates that Futaba
Corporationof Americaisvoluntarily participatinginanindustry-wideprogramtocollect andrecyclethese
batteries at theend of their useful lives, when taken out of servicewithin theUnited States. TheRBRC
programprovidesaconvenientalternativetoplacingusednickel-cadmiumbatteriesintothetrashormunicipal
wastesystem, whichisillegal insomeareas.
(for USA)
You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for informationonNi-Cdbatteryrecyclinginyour area. FutabaCorporationof Americasinvolvement
inthisprogramispart of itscommitment toprotectingour environment andconservingnatural resources.
NOTE: Our instructionmanuals encourageour customers to returnspent batteries to alocal recyclingcenter inorder to
keepahealthy environment.
RBRCisatrademarkof theRechargeableBatteryRecyclingCorporation.
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Meaning of Special Markings
Payspecial attentiontosafetywhereindicatedbythefollowingmarks:
DANGER - Procedureswhichmayleadtodangerousconditionsandcausedeath/seriousinjuryif notcarriedoutproperly.
WARNING - Procedureswhichmay leadtoadangerousconditionor causedeathor seriousinjury totheuser if not
carriedout properly, or procedureswheretheprobability of superficial injury or physical damageishigh.
CAUTION - Procedureswherethepossibilityof seriousinjurytotheuser issmall, but thereisadanger of injury, or
physical damage, if not carriedout properly.
=Prohibited =Mandatory
Warning: Alwayskeepelectrical componentsaway fromsmall children.
FLYING SAFETY
Toensurethesafety of yourself andothers, pleaseobservethefollowingprecautions:
Have regular maintenance performed. Althoughyour 7C protectsthemodel memorieswithnon-volatileEEPROM
memory(whichdoesnotrequireperiodicreplacement) andnotabattery, itstill shouldhaveregular checkupsfor wear
andtear. Werecommendsendingyour systemto theFutabaServiceCenter annually duringyour non-flying-season
for acompletecheckupandservice.
Ni-Cd Battery
Charge the batteries! (See Charging the Ni-Cd batteries, p. 14, for details.) Always recharge the transmitter and
receiver batteriesfor at least 15hoursbeforeeachflyingsession. A lowbattery will soondie, causinglossof control
andacrash. Whenyoubeginyour flyingsession, reset your 7C'sbuilt-intimer, andduringthesessionpay attention
tothedurationof usage.
Stop flying long before your batteries become low on charge. Do not rely on your radios low battery warning
systems, intended only as a precaution, to tell you when to recharge. Always check your transmitter and
receiver batteries prior to each flight.
Where to Fly
Werecommendthat you fly at arecognizedmodel airplaneflyingfield. You can findmodel clubs andfields by asking
your nearest hobby dealer, or intheUS by contactingtheAcademy of Model Aeronautics.
Youcanalsocontactthenational Academyof Model Aeronautics(AMA), whichhasmorethan2,500charteredclubsacrossthe
country. Throughanyoneof them, instructor trainingprogramsandinsurednewcomer trainingareavailable. ContacttheAMA
at theaddressor toll-freephonenumber below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
or viatheInternet at http:\\www.modelaircraft.org
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Always pay particular attention to the flying field's rules, as well as thepresenceandlocationof spectators, the
wind direction, and any obstacles on the field. Be very careful flying in areas near power lines, tall buildings, or
communicationfacilitiesastheremay beradiointerferenceintheir vicinity.
If youmustflyawayfromaclubfield, besuretherearenoother modelersflyingwithinathree-to-five-mile range, or youmay
losecontrol of your aircraft or causesomeoneelsetolosecontrol.
At the flying field
Before flying, be sure that the frequency you intend to fly with is not in use, and secureany frequency control
device(pin, tag, etc.) for that frequency beforeturningonyour transmitter. It is never possible to fly two or more
models on the same frequency at the same time. Eventhoughtherearedifferent types of modulation(AM, FM,
PCM), only onemodel may beflownonasinglefrequency at any onetime.
Toprevent possibledamagetoyour radiogear, turnthepower switchesonandoff intheproper sequence:
1. Pull throttlestick toidleposition, or otherwisedisarmyour motor/engine.
2. Turnonthetransmitter power andallowyour transmitter toreachitshomescreen.
3. Confirmtheproper model memory hasbeenselected.
4. Fully extendthetransmitter antenna.
5. Turnonyour receiver power.
6. Test all controls. If aservo operates abnormally, dont attempt to fly until youdeterminethecauseof theproblem.
(For PCM systems only: Test to ensure that the FailSafe settings are correct by waiting at least 2 minutes after
adjusting and then turning the transmitter off and confirming the proper surface/throttle movements. Turn the
transmitter back on.)
7. Start your engine.
8. Completeafull rangecheck (seep. 17).
9. After flying, bringyour throttlesticktoidleposition, engageanykill switchesor otherwisedisarmyour motor/engine.
10. Turnoff receiver power.
11. Turnoff transmitter power.
If youdonot turnonyour systeminthisorder, youmaydamageyour servosor control surfaces, floodyour engine, or inthe
caseof electric-poweredor gasoline-poweredmodels, theenginemayunexpectedlyturnonandcauseasevereinjury.
While you are 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, thethrottlestick may beaccidentally moved, causing theengineto speed up. Also,
damagetoyour transmitter may occur.
Before taxiing, be sure to extend the transmitter antenna to its full length.
A collapsedantennawill reduceyour flyingrangeandcausealossof control. It isagoodideatoavoidpointingthetransmitter
antennadirectlyat themodel, sincethesignal isweakest inthat direction.
Don't fly in the rain! Water or moisturemay enter thetransmitter throughtheantennaor stick openingsandcauseerratic
operationor lossof control. If youmust flyinwet weather duringacontest, besuretocover your transmitter withaplastic
bagor waterproof barrier. Never flyif lightningisexpected.
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A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 7C SYSTEM
TRANSMITTER:
Largegraphic liquid-crystal display panel with4buttonsandaneasy set upturn-and-pressDial for quick, easy setup.
All transmittersincludeall 2aircraft typeswithspecializedprogrammingfor each, including:
Airplane (ACRO)
V-TAIL

TwinAileronServos(FLAPRN)
ELEVON
Air Brake

SnapRoll
Helicopter (6swashplatetypes, includingCCPM, seepage61)
2IdleUps

ThrottleandPitchCurvesper Condition
Revo. Mixing

GyroMixingincludingSeparateSettingsper Condition
BASIC menufor quick, easy set upof lesscomplex models.
ADVANCE menufor morecomplex, uniquesetups.
Four electronicTRIM LEVERS for rapidyet precisetrimadjustment - norememberingto"storetrims" betweenmodels

andnomore"bumpedtrims" duringtransport.
TH-CUT (ACRO/HELI) (engineshutoff) setupstoallowpreciseenginecontrol for taxi andlandings.
10completemodel memories
Newstick designwithimprovedfeel, adjustablelengthandtension.
Tripleratesavailablebysettingdual ratesto3-positionswitches.
Six SWITCHES DIAL and1 ; assignableinsomeapplications.
Trainer systemincludesthe"functional" (F ) setting, whichallowsthestudenttousethe7C'smixing, helicopter, and

other programmingfunctionsevenwitha4-channel buddy box. (Optional trainer cordrequired.)
TransmitsinbothFM (PPM) andPCMbyselectingmodulation/cyclingtransmitter. Requiresreceiver of proper modulation.
Permanent memory storageviaEEPROM withnobackupbattery toserviceor havefail.
7CA transmitter featuresairplanefriendly switchlayout, withthetrainer switchat theleft hand, andanotchedthrottle

tominimizethrottlechangeswithrudder input. DefaultstoACRO MODEL TYPE.
7CH transmitter featureshelicopter-friendly switchlayout, withidle-upswitchat theleft hand, and

asmooth, ratchet-less(unsprung) throttlefor perfect hovering. DefaultstoH-1 MODEL TYPE.
Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a features specialized name or abbreviation
as seen on the screen of the 7C, that name, feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radios screen, including
capitalization, and shown in a DIFFERENT TYPESTYLE for clarity. Any time we mention a specific control on the radio itself,
such as moving SWITCH A, KNOB VR, or the THROTTLE STICK, those words will be displayed as they are here.
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In North America it is against FCC regulation to changethe crystal within the transmitter to adifferent
channel. All suchtransmitter crystal changesmust beperformedbyacertifiedradiotechnician. Failuretoproperlytune
asystemtoitsnewchannel mayresultindecreasedrangeandmayalsoresultininterferencetoother typesof frequency
usersonadjoiningchannels. Doingsoalsovoidsyour AMA insurance.
SERVOS
Pleaseseetechnical specificationspagefor specificsontheservosincludedwithyour system.
Theincludedreceiver iscompatiblewithall J -plugFutabaservos, includingretract, winch, anddigital servos.
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RECEIVER: R127DF/R138DP
TheR127DF FM 7-channel or theR138DP PCM 7-channel receiver includedwithyour systemisahigh-sensitivity

narrow-banddual-conversionreceiver.
Any FutabanarrowbandFM receiver (all producedafter 1991) onthecorrect frequency bandandfrequency may be
usedwiththe7C.
AnyFutabaPCM 1024receiver ontheright frequencybandandfrequencymaybeusedwiththe7C (all 1024receivers

say PCM1024; receiverswhichsay PCM but not 1024are512resolutionandnot compatible).
NEVER attempt tochangeareceiver's band bysimplychangingcrystal (I.E. removinga72MHz crystal andinserting
a75MHz crystal). A receiver that has acrystal installedfromadifferent frequency bandwithout retuningwill not
receiveproperly andwill havedramatically decreasedrange.
In North America thereceiver includedwiththissystemmayhaveitsfrequencychangedbysimplychangingthecrystal

as longas it remains inthesamehalf theband. A lowbandreceiver betweenchannels 11and35may bechangedto
any other channel between11and35without requiringany tuning. A highbandreceiver betweenchannels 36and60
maysimilarlybechanged. Receiversbeingchangedfromahighbandchannel toalowbandor viceversarequireproper
tuningandserviceby theFutabaServiceCenter.
R127DF Receiver or R138DP Receiver
Servos, S3004, S3151, S3003or S3001, withmounting

hardwareandservoarmassortment
Switchharness
Aileronextensioncord
110V wall charger (NorthAmerica)
Frequency Flag
Transmitter T7CAP/T7CHP
Operatingsystem: 2-stick, 7channels
Transmittingfrequency: 50or 72MHz bands
Modulation: FM/PPM or PCM, switchable
Power supply: 9.6V NT8S600B Ni-Cdbattery
Current drain: 250mA
Receiver R138DP
(PCM Dual conversion)
Receivingfrequency: 50or 72MHz bands
Intermediatefreq.: 10.7MHz & 455kHz
Power requirement: 4.8- 6.0V Ni-Cdbattery
Current drain: 16mA
Size: 2.56x 1.42x 0.85(65x 36x 21.5mm)
Weight: 1.42oz (40.3g)
Channels: 8
Receiver R127DF
(FM Dual conversion)
Receivingfrequency: 50or 72MHz bands
Intermediatefreq.: 10.7MHz & 455kHz
Power requirement: 4.8- 6.0V Ni-Cdbattery
Current drain: 10mA
Size: 2.53x 1.41x 0.83(64.3x 35.8x 21.0mm)
Channels: 7
Servo S3151 ( Standard, digital )
Control system: Pulsewidthcontrol, 1.52msneutral
Power requirement: 4.8V (fromreceiver)
Output torque: 43.0oz-in(3.1kg-cm) at 4.8V
Operatingspeed: 0.21sec/60at 4.8V
Size: 1.59x 0.79x 1.42(40.5x 20x 36.1mm)
Weight: 1.48oz (42g)
Servo S3001 (Standard, ball-bearing)
Power requirement: 4.8- 6.0V (fromreceiver)
Output torque: 41.7oz-in(3.0kg-cm)
Operatingspeed: 0.22sec/60
Size: 1.59x 0.78x 1.41(40.4x 19.8x 36mm)
Servo S3003/S3004 (Standard/ball-bearing)
Power requirement: 4.8- 6.0V (fromreceiver)
Output torque: 44.4oz-in(3.2kg-cm) at 4.8V
Operatingspeed: 0.23sec/60at 4.8V
Size: 1.59x 0.78x 1.41(40.4x 19.8x 36mm)
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CONTENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Specificationsandratingsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.)
Your 7CAP or 7CHP (packaged with a 7-channel PCM receiver or a 7-channel FM receiver) system includes
the following components:
The following additional accessories are available from your dealer. Refer to a Futaba catalog for more information:
NT8S Transmitter battery pack - the(600mAh) transmitter Ni-Cdbattery pack may beeasily exchangedwithafresh
onetoprovideenoughcapacity for extendedflyingsessions.
Trainer cord- theoptional trainingcordmaybeusedtohelpabeginningpilot learntoflyeasilybyplacingtheinstructor on

aseparatetransmitter. Notethat the7Ctransmitter maybeconnectedtoanother 7Csystem, aswell astomanyother models
of Futabatransmitters. The7Ctransmitterusesthenewerrectangulartypecordplug. Bothnew-to-newandnew-to-roundplug
styletrainer cordsareavailable.
FTA8Neckstrap- aneckstrapmaybeconnectedtoyour T7Csystemtomakeiteasier tohandleandimproveyour flying

precision, sinceyour handswon't needtosupport thetransmitter'sweight.
Y-harnesses, servoextensions, etc- GenuineFutabaextensionsandY-harnesses, includingaheavy-dutyversionwithheavier

wire, areavailabletoaidinyour larger model andother installations.
5-cell (6.0V) receiver batterypacks- All Futabaairborneequipment (except that whichisspecificallylabeledotherwise) is

designedtoworkwith4.8V (Ni-Cd4cells) or6.0V (Ni-Cd5cellsoralkaline4cells). Usinga6.0V packincreasesthecurrent
flowtotheservos, whichacceleratestheir rateof responseandtheir torque. However, becauseof thisfaster currentdraw, a5-
cell batterypackof thesamemAhratingwill last approximatelythetimeof a4-cell pack.
R309DPS- Synthesizedreceiver whichcanbechangedtoany72MHzfrequencywiththeturnof 2dials, notuningneeded.
Gyros - avariety of genuineFutabagyros areavailablefor your aircraft or helicopter needs. Seep. 56for aircraft or
p. 72for helicopter gyroinformation.
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TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - AI RPLANE
SW(B)
VR
SW(A)
SW(F)
SW(E)
SW(D)
SW(G)
ThiscontrolsCH6, andif flaperonmixing
isactivatedcontrolstheflap.
FlapTrimControl
Rudder Dual RateSwitch
Elevator Dual RateSwitch
/TH-CUT/P-MIX/TIMER
SnapRoll or
Trainer Switch
LandingGear
Switch
/CH5
/CH7
Rudder
/Throttle
Stick
Power
LED*
Throttle
TrimLever
Rudder
TrimLever
LCDPanel
Power Switch
(Upposition: ON)
Hook
(for optional neckstrap)
Edit Keys Edit keys
AileronTrimLever
Dial
Elevator TrimLever
Elevator
/Aileron
Stick
AileronDual RateSwitch
Elevator - FlapMixingor
AirbrakeMixingSwitch
CarryingHandle
Antenna
Antennamust befullyextendedwhenflying.
Becareful not tobendyour antennawhenyou
collapseor extendit.
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Thisfigureshowsthedefault switchassignmentsfor aMode2systemassuppliedby thefactory.
Youcanchangemany of theswitchpositionsor functionsby selectinganewpositionwithin
thesettingmenufor thefunctionyouwishtomove. (Example: moveailerondual ratestoswitchG
tocreatetriplerates. Seep. 34for details.)
* Power LEDblinkstoindicateif any mix switchesareactivated.
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS - HELI
SW(B)
VR
SW(A)
SW(E)
SW(D)
SW(H)
SW(G)
Hovering- PitchKnob
Rudder Dual RateSwitch
/CH7
Elevator Dual RateSwitch
/TH-CUT/P-MIX/TIMER
Idle-up1&2Switch
/CH5/OFFSET/GYRO
Throttle/Collective
Pitch& Rudder Stick
Throttle/Collective
TrimLever
Power
LED*
Rudder
TrimLever
LCDPanel
Power Switch
(Upposition: ON)
Hook
(for optional neckstrap)
Edit Keys Edit keys
AileronTrimLever
Dial
Elevator TrimLever
Elevator
/Aileron
Stick
AileronDual RateSwitch
Throttle- HoldSwitch
Trainer Switch
CarryingHandle
Antenna
Antennamust befullyextendedwhenflying.
Becareful not tobendyour antennawhenyou
collapseor extendit.
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Thisfigureshowsthedefault switchassignmentsfor aMode2systemassuppliedby thefactory.
Youcanchangemany of theswitchpositionsor functionsby selectinganewpositionwithin
thesettingmenufor thefunctionyouwishtomove.
* Power LEDblinkstoindicateif any mix switchesareactivated.
Ni-Cdbatterypack
Chargingjack
Batterycover
Batteryconnector location
Trainer connector
Switch/Knob Airplane (ACRO) Helicopter (HELI)
A or H Tx.
SWITCH A elevator dual rate elevator dual rate
SwitchB rudder dual rate rudder dual rate
up=ELE-FLPon
down=AIRBRAKEon
SWITCH D ailerondual rate ailerondual rate
SwitchE OR G* landinggear/ch5 throttlehold
SwitchF OR H* snaproll/trainer trainer
SWITCH G OR E* idle-up1and2,
ch5/OFFSET/GYRO
KNOB VR flap/ch6 HOVERING PIT
(flaptrimif FLAPERONon)
* Onthe7CA (mode2) transmitters, theTopLeftSwitchesarespring-loadedswitchand2-positionswitch. Onthe7CA (mode1) and7CH
transmitters, theTopLeftSwitchisa3-positionwiththespringloadedswitchonthetopright.
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 into the transmitter.
SWITCH ASSIGNMENT TABLE
Thefactory default functionsactivatedby theswitchesandknobsfor aMode2transmitter areshownbelow.
Most 7C functionsmay bereassignedtonon-default positionsquickly andeasily.
Basic control assignments of channels 5& 7arequickly adjustableinPARA (seep. 28). For example, thechannel 5
servo, which defaults to SWITCH E for retract use, can easily beunassigned (NULL) to allowfor easy useas asecond
rudder servoinamix, or toadial for bombdoor or other control.
Notethat most functionsneedtobeactivatedintheprogrammingtooperate.
Mode1transmitter functionsaresimilar but reversecertainswitchcommands. Alwayscheck that youhavethedesired

switchassignment for eachfunctionduringset up.
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Receiver Aircraft (ACRO) Helicopter (HELI)
Output and
Channel
1 ailerons/combinedright flap& aileron
1
aileron(cyclic roll)
2 elevator elevator (cyclic pitch)
3 throttle throttle
4 rudder rudder
5 spare/landinggear/combinedleft flapandaileron
1,2
1,2
1,2
spare/gyro
6 spare/ flap(s)/combinedleft flapandaileron pitch(collectivepitch)
7 spare/combinedleft flapandaileron spare/governor
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1
2
Flaperonmode. (Seep. 43).
Withinflaperon, thesecondaileronservocanbeassignedtochannel 5, 6or 7. (Seep. 43)
CHARGING THE Ni-Cd BATTERIES
Charging Your Systems Batteries
1. Connect thetransmitter chargingjackandairborneNi-Cdbatteriestothetransmitter andreceiver connectorsof thecharger.
2. Plugthecharger intoawall socket.
3. Check that thecharger LEDlights.
The initial charge, and any charge after a complete discharge,
should beat least 18 hours to ensurefull charge. Thebatteries
shouldbeleft onchargefor about 15hourswhenrechargingthe
standardNR-4J, NR4F1500andNT8S600B Ni-Cdbatteries.
We recommend charging the batteries with the charger
supplied with your system. Notethattheuseof afastcharger
may damage the batteries by overheating and dramatically
reducetheir lifetime.
You should fully discharge your system's Ni-Cd batteries periodically to prevent a condition called memory. For
example, if you only maketwo flights each session, or you regularly useonly asmall amount of thebatteries' capacity, the
memoryeffectcanreducetheactual capacityevenif thebatteryisfullycharged. Youcancycleyour batterieswithacommercial
cyclingunit*, or byleavingthesystemonandexercisingtheservosbymovingthetransmitter sticksuntil thetransmitter shuts
itself off. Cyclingshouldbedoneeveryfour toeightweeks, evenduringthewinter or periodsof longstorage. Keeptrackof the
batteries' capacityduringcycling; if thereisanoticeablechange, youmayneedtoreplacethebatteries.
*Note that your 7C transmitter systemis protected fromaccidental reverse polarity, power surges and other electrical
damagebyadiode. Thetransmitter batterymust beremovedfromthesystemtocycle. Thebatteryeasilyunplugsfromthe
battery compartment andhasastandardJ -plugfor easy cycling.
DO NOT attempt tochargeyour 8-cell transmitter pack onthe4-cell receiver plugof thewall charger!
Charger
TX: Transmitter chargingindicator
RX: Receiver chargingindicator
Totransmitter chargingjack
Receiver Ni-Cdbattery
RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS
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Adjusting the length of the non-slip control sticks
You may change the length of the control sticks to make your transmitter more
comfortableto holdandoperate. To lengthenor shortenyour transmitters sticks,
first unlock the stick tip by holding locking piece B and turning stick tip A
counterclockwise. Next, move both pieces up or down (to lengthen or shorten).
Whenthelengthfeels comfortable, lock thepositionby turninglocking
pieceB counterclockwise, whileholdingpieceA.
Stick lever tension adjustment
Youmayadjust thetensionof your stickstoprovidethefeel that youprefer for flying.
Adjusting Display Contrast
Toadjust thedisplaycontrast, fromthehomemenupressandholdtheEndbutton.
Turnthedial whilestill holdingEndbutton:
clockwisetobrighten
counterclockwisetodarkenthedisplay
Let gooff thedial andthebutton.
Changing Modes:
HolddowntheMODE andEnd buttonswhileturningonthetransmitter. Thescreenreads"STK-MD". Changethisto
thecorrect mode. Notethat thiswill NOT changethethrottleandelevator rachets, etc. Thosearemechanical changes
that must bedonebyaservicecenter.
Toadjust your springs, youll have
toremovetherear caseof thetransmitter. First, removethebattery cover ontherear of thetransmitter. Next, unplugthe
battery wireandremovethebattery fromthetransmitter.
Next, usingascrewdriver, removethefour screws
that holdthetransmittersrear cover inposition, andput theminasafeplace. Gentlyeaseoff thetransmittersrear cover.
Nowyou'll seetheviewshowninthefigureabove.
Using asmall Phillips screwdriver, rotatetheadjusting screw for each stick for thedesired spring tension. Thetension
increaseswhentheadjustingscrewisturnedclockwise.
Whenyouaresatisfiedwiththespringtensions, reattachthetransmitter's rear cover. Check that theupper printedcircuit
boardis onits locatingpins.
Whenthecover is properly inplace, reinstall andtightenthefour screws. Reinstall thebattery cover.
Sticktip A Lockingpiece B
Aileron
Elevator
Rudder Stick Stick
Mode2transmitter withrear cover removed.
RADIO INSTALLATION
Whileyouareinstallingthebattery, receiver, switchharnessandservosintoyour model'sfuselage, pleasepayattentionto
thefollowingguidelines:
Use the supplied rubber grommets when you mount each servo. Be sure not to
over-tighten the screws. If any portionof theservocasedirectly contactsthefuselageor
the servo rails, the rubber grommets will not dampen the vibration, which can cause
mechanical wear andservofailure.
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. Checktoseethat eachcontrol linkagedoes
not requireundueforcetomove(if youhear aservobuzzingwhenthereisnotransmitter control motion, most likelythere
istoomuchfrictioninthecontrol or pushrod). Eventhoughtheservowill tolerateloads, any unnecessary loadappliedto
theservoarmwill drainthebattery pack quickly.
Switch Harness Installation
Whenyouarereadytoinstall theswitchharness, removetheswitchcover anduseit asatemplatetocut screwholes
andarectangular holeslightly larger thanthefull strokeof theswitch. Chooseaswitchlocationontheoppositesideof
the fuselage fromthe engine exhaust pipe, and pick a location where it cant be inadvertently turned on or off during
handlingor storage. Install theswitchsoit moveswithout restrictionandsnapsfromON toOFF andviceversa.
Receiver Antenna
It isnormal for thereceiver antennatobelonger thanthefuselage.
DO NOT cut or fold it back on itself --- cuttingor foldingchanges theelectrical lengthof theantennaandmay
reducerange. Securetheantennatothetopof thevertical fin, andlet theexcesswirelengthtrail behind. Youmayrunthe
antennainsideof anon-metallic housingwithinthefuselage, but rangemay suffer if theantennaislocatednear metal or
carbonfiber pushrodsor cables. Besuretoperformarangecheck beforeflying.
Receiver Notes
When you insert servo, switch or battery connectors into the receiver, note that each plastic housing has an
alignment tab. Be sure the alignment tab is oriented properly before inserting the connector. To remove a connector
from the receiver, pull on the connector housing rather than the wires.
If your aileron servo (or others) are too far away to plug into the receiver, use an aileron extension cord to extend the length
of the servo lead. Additional Futabaextensioncords of varyinglengths areavailablefromyour hobby dealer. Always usean
extensionof theproperlength. Avoidpluggingmultipleextensionstogethertoattainyourdesiredlength. If distanceisgreaterthan
18" or multipleor highcurrentdrawservosarebeingused, useFutabaHeavy-Dutyservoextensions.
Receiver Vibration and Waterproofing
Thereceiver containsprecisionelectronic parts. Besuretoavoidvibration, shock, andtemperatureextremes.
For protection, wrap the receiver in foam rubber or other vibration-absorbing materials. It isalsoagoodidea
to waterproof thereceiver by placingit inaplastic bagandsecuringtheopenendof thebagwitharubber bandbefore
wrappingit withfoamrubber. If youaccidentallyget moistureor fuel insidethereceiver, youmayexperienceintermittent
operationor acrash. If indoubt, sendthereceiver for service.
Woodscrew
Rubber grommet
Brasseyelet
Servomount
or rail
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Range Testing Your R/C System
Pleasenotethatdifferentsystemsdemonstratedifferentrangechecksandthesamesystemwill rangecheckdifferentlyindifferent
conditions. Also, thereceiver antenna'sinstallationaffectstherangetest -- exitingthetopof themodel isideal.
This is a brief explanation of range test. For more in-depth specifics on receiver antenna mounting, additional checks if
unsatisfactory range is demonstrated, range checking with gasoline powered engines, etc, please see our F.A.Q. page at
www.futaba-rc.com.
Leavethetransmitter'santennaretractedandbesurebothbatteriesarefullycharged.
Positiontheaircraft awayfromwires, other transmitters, etc.

Test one- engine/motor off, minimumof 100ft. range
Haveafriendviewthemodel but not holdit, engineoff. (Peopleconduct signals, too!)
Walkawayfromthemodel, workingall controlsconstantly. Stopwhentheservosjitter significantly(ajitter hereand

thereisnormal), control movement stops(PCM), or youlosecontrol altogether.
Measurethedistance. If greater than100feet, great! ProceedtoTest 2. Lessthan100feet of rangecheckmeansyou

needmoreinformationtodetermineif your systemissafetofly. Pleaseseeour websiteor call supportfor additional
teststoperformbeforeflyingyour system.
Repeat withfriendholdingthemodel. Noteanydifferences.

Test two- engine/motor on
Repeatthetestwiththemodel'senginerunningandwithsomeoneholdingthemodel. If adecreaseof morethan10%

isnoted, researchandresolvethecauseof interferenceprior toflyingyour model.
What your fullyoperational systemdemonstratesisthenormal rangefor your systeminthoseconditions. Beforeeveryflying
session, it is critical that youperformarangecheck. It is also requiredby theAMA Safety Code. If younoticeasignificant
decreaseinrangewithfullychargedbatteries, do not attempt to fly.
Aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) Frequencies
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72 MHz band
Ch. MHz Ch. 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
50 MHz Band (Amateur RadioOperator "HAM" licenserequired)
Ch. MHz Ch. MHz
00 50.800 01 50.820
02 50.840 03 50.860
04 50.880 05 50.900
06 50.920 07 50.940
08 50.960 09 50.980
Installing your frequency number flag:
It is very important that you display your
transmitting channel number at all times. To install your
flag, peel off thechannel number'sbackingsheet, andcarefully
stickthenumberstobothsidesof thenumber holder. Nowyou
can snap the number holder onto the lower portion of the
antennaas showninthefigure--- usetheclipthat fits more
snugly on your antenna. You may wish to cut off theother,
unusedclipontheother sideof theflag.
Thefollowingfrequenciesandchannel numbersmay beusedfor flyingaircraft intheUnitedStates:
TRANSMITTER DISPLAYS & BUTTONS
Whenyoufirst turnonyour transmitter, aconfirmationdoublebeepsounds, andthescreenshownbelowappears. Before
flying, or evenstartingtheengine, be sure that themodel typeandnameappearingonthedisplaymatchesthemodel that
youareabout tofly! If youareinthewrongmodel memory, servosmaybereversed, andtravelsandtrimswill bewrong,
leadingtoanimmediatecrash.
Edit buttons and Start-up Screen (appears when system is first turned on):
MODE/PAGE BUTTON: (key)
PressandholdMODE BUTTON for onesecondtoopenprogrammingmenus. PressMODE BUTTON toswitchbetween
BASIC andADVANCE menus. HELI only: PressMODE BUTTON toscroll betweenconditionsincertainfunctions.
END BUTTON: ( key)
PressEND BUTTON toreturntopreviousscreen. Closesfunctionsback tomenus, closesmenustostart-upscreen.
SELECT/CURSOR BUTTONS: ( key)
PressSELECT/CURSOR BUTTON toscroll throughandselect theoptiontoedit withinafunction.
PressSELECT/CURSOR BUTTON topageup/pagedownwithinBASIC or ADVANCE menu.
Turn Dial:
TurnDIAL clockwiseor counterclockwisetoquickly scroll throughfunctionswithineachmenu.
TurnDIAL clockwiseor counterclockwiseto scroll throughchoices withinanoptionof afunction(for example, to
select whichswitchcontrolsdual/triplerates).
Press Dial:
PressDIAL toselect theactual functionyouwishtoedit fromthemenu.
Press DIAL andholdonesecondto confirmmajor decisions, suchas thedecisionto: select adifferent model from
memory, copy onemodel memory over another, trimreset, storechannel position in FailSafe, changemodel type, reset
entiremodel. Systemwill ask if youaresure. PressDIAL againtoaccept change.
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Mode
key
End
key
Rudder trim
display
Throttle trim
display
Elevator trim
display
Model
name
Model
number
Modulation indicator
(PCM shown)
Aileron trim
display Select
keys
Battery voltage
Dial
WARNING & ERROR DISPLAYS
An alarmor error indication may appear on the display of your transmitter for several reasons, including when the
transmitter power switchisturnedon, whenthebatteryvoltageislow, andseveral others. Eachdisplayhasauniquesound
associatedwithit, asdescribedbelow.
LOW BATTERY ERROR: Warningsound: Continuousbeepuntil transmitter ispoweredoff.
TheLOW BATTERY warningisdisplayedwhenthetransmitter battery voltagedropsbelow8.5V.
Land your model as soon as possible before loss of control due to a dead battery.
MIXER ALERT WARNING: Warningsound: 5Beeps(repeateduntil problemresolvedor overridden)
TheMIXER ALERT warningisdisplayedtoalert youwhenever youturnonthetransmitter withanyof the
mixingswitchesactive. Thiswarningwill disappear whentheoffendingswitchor control isdeactivated.
Switchesfor whichwarningswill beissuedatpower-uparelistedbelow:
ACRO: Throttlecut, snaproll, airbrake HELI: Throttlehold, idle-up
If turning a switch OFF does not stop the mixing warning: Whenthewarningdoesnot stopevenwhenthemixingswitch
indicated by thewarning display on thescreen is turned off, thefunctions described previously probably usethesame
switchandtheOFF directionsettingis reversed. Inshort, oneof themixings describedaboveis not intheOFF state. In
this case, reset the warning display by pressing both SELECT BUTTONS simultaneously. Then change one of the switch
settingsof themixingsduplicatedat oneswitch.
BACKUP ERROR: Warningsound: 4beeps(repeatedcontinuously)
TheBACKUP ERROR warningoccurswhenthetransmitter memory islost for any reason. If thisoccurs, all of thedatawill
bereset whenthepower isturnedonagain.
Do not fly when this message is displayed - all programming has been erased and is not
available. Returnyour transmitter toFutabafor service.
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flash
flash
flash
AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS
Pleasenotethat all BASIC menufunctionsarethesamefor airplanes(ACRO) andhelicopters(H-1/H-2/HR3/HN3/H-3/HE3).
; thehelicopter BASIC menuincludesadditional features(swashplateadjustmentandthrottle/pitchcurvesandrevofor Normal
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AIRPLANE (ACRO) FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Mapof Basic Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quick GuidetoSettingupa4-channel Airplane . . . .22
ACRO BASICMENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MODEL Submenu: MODELSEL. , COPY andNAME . .25
Parameter(PARA.) Submenu:
RESET,TYPE,MODUL,
CH5 & CH7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
ServoREVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
EndPoint (E. POINT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
IdleManagement: THR-CUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Dual RatesandExponential ( D/R,EXP ) . . . . . . . . . .34
TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
TRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SUB-TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Fail Safe (F/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
ACRO ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Wingtypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
(FLAPRN) Flaperon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
(FL-TRIM) FlapTrim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
ELEVON (seetail types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Tail types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
ELEVON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
V-TAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SNAP ROLL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Mixes: definitionsandtypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ELE-FLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Air Brake(A.BRAKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
FLP-ELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
AIL-RUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Prog. Mixes (P-MIX1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
flightmode) that arediscussedintheHelicopter section.
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(Basic Menu 1)
(Basic Menu 2)
(Basic Menu 3)
Select
(Cursor)
Select
(Cursor)
ACRO Basic Menu
ACRO
ADVANCE
Menu
End
Mode/Page
To enter the Basic Menu, press the
Mode key for one second.
( for one second)
(Startup screen)
To return to the Startup screen, press the
End key.
Press Select/Cursor keys to page up and down through the 3 pages of
screens in each menu.
Note FAIL SAFE only shows if the transmitter is set
to transmit in PCM.
Press Mode/Page key to toggle back
and forth between BASIC and
ADVANCE menus.
Mode/Page
Mode/Page Select
End Selection
Cursor Down
Cursor Up
Dial Left
Dial Right
Dial Right or Left
Press Button
Switch Up
Switch at Center
Switch Down
Stick Up
Stick Right
Stick Down
Stick Left
Turn Knob Right
Turn Knob Left
Turn the Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to
highlight function in Menu screen. Then press the
Dial to choose that function.
A QUICK GUIDE: GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC 4-CHANNEL AIRCRAFT
Thisguideisintendedtohelpyougetacquaintedwiththeradio, togiveyouajumpstartonusingyournewradio, andtogiveyou
someideas and direction in how to do even morethan you may havealready considered. It follows our basic format of all
programmingpages: abigpictureoverviewof whatweaccomplish; a"byname" descriptionof whatwe'redoingtohelpacquaint
youwiththeradio; thenastep-by-stepinstructiontoleaveoutthemysterywhensettingupyour model.
For additional details oneachfunction, seethat function's sectioninthis manual. Thepagenumbers areindicatedinthe
goalscolumnasaconveniencetoyou.
Seep.21for alegendof symbolsused.
GOALS of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS for EXAMPLE
Prepareyour aircraft. Install all servos, switches, receiversper your model'sinstructions.
Turnontransmitter thenreceiver; adjust all linkagessosurfacesarenearlycentered.
Mechanically adjust all linkagesascloseaspossibletoproper control throws.
Check servodirection.
Makenotesnowof what youwill needtochangeduringprogramming.
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Namethemodel.
P. 25.
[Note that you do not need to do
anything to "save" or store this data.
Only critical changes such as a MODEL
RESET require additional keystrokes to
accept the change.]
Reverseservosasneededfor proper
control operation.
P. 31.
Adjust Travelsasneededtomatch
model'srecommendedthrows(usually
listedashighrates). P. 32.
OpentheBASIC menu, thenopenthe
MODEL submenu.
GotoMODEL NAME.
Input aircraft'sname.
ClosetheMODELsubmenu.
IntheBASIC menu, open(servo)
REVERSE.
Choosedesiredservoandreverseits
directionof travel. (Ex: reversing
rudder servo.)
FromBASIC menu, chooseEND POINT.
Adjust theservo'sendpoints.
(Ex: throttleservo)
Closethefunction.
Turnonthetransmitter.
for 1second. (If ADVANCE, again.)
asneededtohighlight MODEL.
tochooseMODEL.
toNAME.
(Firstcharacter of model'snameisflashed.)
tochangefirst character.
Whenproper character isdisplayed,
tomovetonext character.
Repeat asneeded.
toreturntoBASIC menu.
4stepstoREVERSE.
tochooseREVERSE.
toCH4: RUDD.
soREV isselected.
Repeat asneeded.
2stepstoEND POINT.
tochooseEND POINT.
toTHROTTLE.
THROTTLE STICK.
until carbbarrel closesasdesired.
THROTTLE STICK.
until throttlearmjust openscarb
fully at full THROTTLE STICK.
Repeatforeachchannel asneeded.
With digital trims you don't shut the engine off with THROTTLE TRIM. Let's set up throttle cut (THR-CUT) now.
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THR-CUTshutstheengineoff completely
withtheflipof aswitch. P. 33.
Set updual/tripleratesand
exponential (D/R,EXP).
P. 34.
(Note that in the middle of
the screen is the name of the
channel AND the switch position you
are adjusting. Two or even THREE
rates may be set per channel by
simply choosing the desired switch
and programming percentages with
the switch in each of its 2 or 3
positions.)
FromtheBASICmenu, chooseTHR-CUT.
Activate, assignSWITCH andadjust.
Closethefunction.
FromtheBASIC menu, choose
D/R,EXP.
Choosethedesiredcontrol, andsetthe
first(Ex: high) ratethrowsand
exponential.
toTHR-CUT.
tochooseTHR-CUT.
toOFF. toSW.
todesiredswitchandposition.
(default: A anddownposition)
toRATE . Atodownposition.
THROTTLE STICK.
until throttlebarrel closes
completely.
toD/R,EXP.
tochooseD/R,EXP.
A toupposition.
toCH>.
tochooseCH>2 (elevator).
toD/R.
toset desiredpercentage.
toEXP.
toset desiredpercentage.
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Where next?
Set thesecond(low) ratethrowsand
exponential.
Optional: change dual rate switch
assignment. Ex: elevator to switch G
(7CA) or E (7CH) with 3 positions.
A todownposition.
toD/R.
Repeatstepsabovetosetlowrate.
toSW. to G or E.
G or E tocenter position.
Repeat stepsabovetoset 3rdrate.
(Other functions you may wish to set up for your model.)
TRAINER p. 38.
Multiplewingand/or tail servos: seewingtypesandtail types, p. 42, 45.
Elevator-to-flap, flap-to-elevator, andother programmablemixesp. 48.
RetractableGear, FlapsonaSwitch, Smokesystems, kill switches,
auxiliary channel (ch5andch7) setups. p. 28.
A LOOK AT THE RADIO'S FUNCTIONS STEP BY STEP
MODELsubmenu: includes threefunctions that managemodel memory: MODEL SELECT, MODEL COPY andMODEL NAME.
Sincethesefunctions areall related, and areall basic features used with most models, they aretogether in theMODEL
submenuof theBASIC menu.
MODEL SELECT: This functionselects whichof the10model memoriesinthe
transmitter toset upor fly.
(Each model memory may be of a different model type fromthe other memories.)
GOAL: STEPS: INPUTS:
NOTE: When you choose a new model in the
MODEL SELECT function, if thenew model is set to
theother modulation, youmust cyclethetransmitter
power to change modulations. If you do not cycle
the power, the modulation type will flash on the
home screen to remind you. You are still
transmittingontheother modulationuntil youaffect
thischange.
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Select Model #3.
NOTE: This is one of several functions
for which the radio requires
confirmation to make a change.
Open BASIC menu, then open MODEL
submenu.
ChooseModel #3.
Confirm your change.
Close.
if requiredtoMODEL.
to3.
for 1second.
sure? displays.
Confirm proper modulation of new
model memory.
Where next?
If PPMor PCMareflashinginthemiddleof thelower side, thenthenewmodel isset
for theother receiver type. Turnthetransmitter off/ontochangethemodulation.
NAME themodel: seep. 27.
ChangeMODELTYPE (aircraft, heli): seep. 28.
Changemodulation[FM(PPM) or PCM]: seep. 28.
UtilizeservoREVERSE: seep. 31.
Adjust END POINTs: seep. 32.
Set up TH-CUT for throttlemanagement: seep. 33.
FLASHING
MODEL COPY: copies the current model data into another model memory in the transmitter.
Thenumber of themodel memory youarecopyingfromandinto is displayed.
Notes:
Any datainthemodel copiedto will bewrittenover andlost, includingname, typeand

modulation. It cannot berecovered.
With thetrainer FUNC modeit isnot necessarytohavethestudent radiocontainthe

setupof theaircraft. SeeTRAINER, p. 38.
Examples:
Start anewmodel that issimilar tooneyouhavealready programmed.
Copy thecurrent model dataintoanother model memory asabackupor beforeexperimentingwithnewsettings.
Editacopyof your modelsdatatoflythemodel indifferentconditions(i.e. Helicopter usingheavier weightblades;

airplanemodel at extremealtitudes).
GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:
*Radioshowsprogressonscreenasthemodel memoryisbeingcopied. Notethat if thepower switchisturnedoff prior tocompletion,
thedatawill not becopied.
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Copy model 3intomodel 5.
NOTE: This is one of several
functions for which the radio requires
Where next?
OpentheBASIC menu, thenopen
MODEL submenu.
Confirmyouarecurrently usingthe
proper model memory. (Ex: 3)
GotoMODEL COPY andchoosethe
model tocopy into. (Ex: 5)
Confirm your change.
Close.
toMODEL.
If SELECT doesnot indicate3,
useMODEL SELECT, p. 25.
to5.
for 1second.
sure? displays. *
SELECT thecopy youjust made: seep. 25.
Renameit(itiscurrentlynamedexactly thesameasthemodel copied): seep. 25.
MODEL NAME: assigns a name to the current model memory. By giving each model a name that is immediately
recognizable, youcaneasilycomfirmthecorrectmodel, andminimizethechanceof flyingthewrongmodel memorywhich
couldleadtoacrash.
Adjustability and values:
Upto6characterslong.
Eachcharacter may bealetter, number, blank, or asymbol.
Thedefault names assignedby thefactory areinMDL-xx format (MDL-01 for

first model memory, etc.)
NOTE: WhenyouCOPY onemodel memoryover another, everything iscopied, includingthemodel'sname. Similarly, if you
changeMODEL TYPE ordoaMODEL RESET, theentirememoryisreset, includingMODEL NAME. Sothefirstthingyouwill want
todoafter youCOPY amodel, changeitstype, or start fromscratch, isrenamethenewcopytoavoidconfusion.
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Namemodel 3"CAP-01" (where
theunderlinerepresentsablank
space.)
Where next?
OpenMODEL submenu.
GotoNAME andchangethefirst
character. (Ex: M toC)
Choosethenext character tochange.
Repeat theprior stepstocomplete
namingthemodel.
Close.
toMODEL.
If SELECTdoesnot indicate3,
performMODEL SELECT, p. 25.
toC.
toA
Repeat.
ChangetheMODEL TYPE tohelicopter: seep. 28.
Changethereceiver modulationsettingfromPPMtoPCMor viceversa: seep. 28.
UtilizeservoREVERSE : seep. 31.
Adjust servotravel withEND POINT : seep. 32.
Set updual/tripleratesandexponential (D/R,EXP): seep. 34.
PARAMETER submenu: setsthoseparametersyouwouldlikely set once, andthennot disturbagain.
Onceyouhaveselectedthecorrect model youwishtowork with, thenext stepis
settinguptheproper parametersfor thisspecific model:
What isthemodel'stype?
What typeisthereceiver'smodulation[PPM(FM) or PCM]?
AssignthedesiredSW to CH5andCH7.
First it isimportant toclear out any oldsettingsinthememory fromprior use, usingtheMODEL RESET.
MODEL RESET: completelyresetsall datainthe individual model you have currently selected. Don't worry- thereisnoway
youcanaccidentally deleteall models inyour radio withthis function. Only aservicecenter cancompletely reset your
radio'sentirememoryat once. Todeleteeachmodel inyour radio'smemory(for examplewhenselling), youmust SELECT
eachmodel, reset that memory, thengoSELECT thenext memory, etc.
Notethat whenyouCOPY onemodel memoryintoanother or changethemodel'stype, youneednot deleteall existingdata
first by usingthisfunction. COPY completely overwritesanythingintheexistingmodel memory, includingMODEL NAME.
TheMODEL TYPE functionoverwritesall dataexcept nameandMODUL.
*Radioshowsprogressonscreenasthemodel memoryisbeingreset. Notethat if thepower switchisturnedoff prior tocompletion,
thedatawill not bereset.
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Reset model memory 1.
Where next?
OpenPARAMETER submenu.
Reset theMemory.
Confirm the change.
Close.
Onhomescreen, check model name
andnumber ontopright. If it isnot
correct, useMODEL SELECT, p. 25.
to3rdpageof menu.
toPARAMETER.
for onesecond.
sure? displays. *
Nowthat thememoryisreset, namehasreturnedtothedefault (Ex: MDL-01).
NAME themodel: p. 25.
COPY adifferent model intothismemory: p. 25.
SELECT adifferent model toedit or delete: p. 25.
ChangetheMODEL TYPE tohelicopter: seep. 28.
Changethereceiver modulationfromFM(PPM) toPCMor viceversa: seep. 28.
Adjust servotravel withEND POINT: seep. 32.
MODEL TYPE: setsthetypeof programmingusedfor thismodel.
The7C has10model memories, whichcaneachsupport:
onepoweredaircraft (ACRO) memory type(withmultiplewingandtail

configurations. SeeFRAPERON, ELEVON and V-TAIL for further information.);
sixhelicopter swashplatetypes, includingCCPM. SeeHelicopterMODELTYPE

for details, p. 61.
Beforedoinganythingelsetoset upyour aircraft, first youmust decidewhichMODEL TYPE best fitsthisparticular aircraft.
(Eachmodel memorymaybeset toadifferent model type.) If your transmitter isa7CA, thedefault isACRO. If itisa7CH,
thedefault isH-1.
If you are using a heli MODEL TYPE, please go to that chapter now to select the proper model type and support
your model setup. Note that changing MODEL TYPE resets all data for the model memory, including its name.
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Select theproper MODEL TYPE for your
model. Ex: ACRO.
[NOTE: This is one of several functions
that requires confirmation to make a
change. Only critical changes require
additional keystrokes to accept
the change.]
OpentheBASIC menu, thenopenthe
PARAMETER submenu.
GotoMODEL TYPE.
Select proper MODEL TYPE.
Ex: ACRO.
Confirm the change. ClosePARAMETER.
then to highlightPARAMETER.
tochoosePARAMETER.
toTYPE.
toACRO. for 1second.
sure? displays. to confirm.
Modulation select (MODUL): setsthetypeof modulationtransmitted.
Themodulation of your receiver will determinewhether you utilizePPMor PCMsettingin MODUL duringtransmission.
Notethat youhavetoturnyour transmitter off andback onbeforeamodulationchangebecomeseffective. If youchoose
PCM, besureyouunderstandandset theFailSafe(F/S) settingsasyouintended(seep. 41).
PCM=PulseCodeModulation PPM=PulsePositionModulation(alsocalledFM).
Adjustability:
PCMsettingfor all FutabaPCM1024receivers, regardlessof number of channels

(ie.R138DP/148DP/149DP, R309DPS);
PPMsettingfor all Futabacompatible(negativeshift) FM receivers, regardlessof

number of channels(ie. R127DF, R123F, R148DF).
Not compatible with PCM512 receivers suchastheR128DP andR105iP.
Not compatible with other brands of PCM receiver, or positive shift FM receivers
(ie. JR, Airtronics).
NOTE: Whenyouchangemodels inMODEL SELECT, if the
new model is set to the other modulation type, you must
cycle the transmitter power to change modulations. The
modulation will flash on the home screen to remind you
until youdoso. Seep. 25, MODEL SELECT, for details.
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Changemodel 1fromFM(PPM) to
PCM
Where next?
proper model memory (Ex: 1)
OpenBASIC menu, thenopen
PARAMETER submenu.
GotoMODUL andchangesetting.
Closemenuandcyclepower.
Onhomescreen, checkmodel nameand
number ontopandthemodulation
onbottom. If itisnotthecorrect
model, useMODEL SELECT, p. 25.
to3rdpageof menu.
toPARAMETER.
toMODUL. to PCM.
PCM flashes on screen
POWER OFF. POWER ON.
Now that themodel is in theproper modulation, the7C should communicate
with the receiver. If it does not, confirm the modulation/frequency of the
receiver. [Futabareceivers endinginF usePPM(ex: R127DF), endinginP use
PCM(ex: R149DP)].
ChangeMODEL TYPE tohelicopter: seep. 28.
Set F/S settingsfor whenPCM receiver seesinterference: seep. 41.
Servo reversing (REVERSE): changesthedirectionanindividual servorespondstoaCONTROL STICKmotion.
For CCPMhelicopters, besuretoreadthesectiononSWASHAFR (p. 63) beforereversinganyservos.
Except with CCPM helicopters, always completeyour servo reversing prior to any
other programming. If you use pre-built ACRO functions that control multiple servos,
suchasFLAPERONor V-TAIL, itmaybeconfusingtotell whether theservoneedstobe
reversedor asettinginthefunction needstobereversed. Seetheinstructionsfor each
specializedfunctionfor further details.
Always check servo direction prior to every flight as an additional precaution to confirmproper model memory,
hook ups, andradiofunction.
NOTE: THR-REV isaspecial functionthat reversestheentirethrottlecontrol, includingmovingthetrimfunctionalitytothe
Stick's upper half. TouseTHR-REV, turnoff thetransmitter, holddowntheMODE andEND keys, turnon. CURSOR DOWN to
THR-REV andturntheDIAL toREV. Turnthetransmitter off andback on. Thischangeaffectsall modelsintheradio.
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Reverse the direction of the elevator
servo.
Where next?
OpenREVERSE function.
Choose proper channel and set
direction. (Ex: ELE REV)
Close.
toREVERSE.
toELE.
toREV.
toD.
toPARAMETER.
toCH5-SW.
Changechannel 5toswitchD. OpenBASIC menuthenPARAMETER
submenu.
Gotochannel 5switchassignment.
ChangetoD.
Close.
Set upflight timers: seep. 37.
Set uptrainer functions: seep. 38.
Auxiliary channel function (CH5 and CH7): defines the relationship between the transmitter
controlsandthereceiver output for channels5and7.
Adjustability:
channels5and7may beassignedtoanySWITCH (A-H) or none(null).

(for example, movingflapstoaswitch)
multiplechannelsmay beassignedtothesameswitch.
channelsset to"NULL" areonly controlledby mixes.

Remember that if youassignprimary control of achannel toaswitchwhichyoulater usefor other functions (like
dual/tripleratesor airbrakes), every timeyouusethat other functionyouwill alsobemovingtheauxiliary channel.
End Point of servo travel adjustment (E.POINT , also called EPA): the most flexible version of travel adjustment
available. It independently adjusts each end of each individual servos travel, rather than onesetting for theservo that
affectsbothdirections. Again, for CCPM helicopters, besuretoseeSWASH AFR (seep. 63) prior toadjustingendpoints.
Adjustability:
Canset eachdirectionindependently.
Rangesfrom0%(noservomovement at all) to140%. At a100%setting, thethrowof

theservoisapproximately40for channels1-4andapproximately55for channels5-8.
Reducingthepercentagesettingsreducesthetotal servothrowinthat direction.

Examples:
Adjust thethrottlehighendtoavoidbindingat thecarburetor, andlowendtoallowfor proper carburetor closure.
Adjust flapsouptravel isonly sufficient for straight andlevel flight trimming, withfull downtravel.
END POINT may beadjustedto0 tokeepaservofrommovingonedirection, suchasflapsnot intendedtoalsooperate

asspoilers.
Retract servosarenot proportional. ChangingEND POINT will not adjust theservo.

END POINT adjustsonly theindividual servo. It will havenoeffect onany other servothat isoperatedinconjunctionwith
this servoviamix or preset programmingsuchas FLAPERON, etc. This is sothat eachindividual servocanbe
carefully fine-tunedtoavoidbindingandother conflicts. Toadjust thetotal travel of afunction suchas FLAPERON, make
theadjustmentsinthat function'scontrols. For CCPM helicopters, adjust thetotal travel of thefunction, suchascollective
pitch, inSWASH AFR.
Adjust the linkage or the END POINT? It is nearly always best to adjust your linkages to get as closeas possibleprior to
utilizingEND POINT. Thehigher theEND POINT setting, thebetter positionaccuracy and themoreservopower availableat
nearly any position (except if using digital servos). Higher END POINT values also mean longer travel timeto reach the
desiredposition, asyouareutilizingmoreof theservo'stotal travel. (For example, using50%END POINT wouldgiveyou
onlyhalf thestepsof servotravel, meaningeveryclickof trimhastwicetheeffectandtheservogetsthereinhalf thetime).
endpoint (andmovingthelinkage) = torque, accuracy, but transit timetoget there.
endpoint (insteadof adjustinglinkages) = travel time, but torque, accuracy.

*Youcanreset totheinitial valuesby pressingtheDIAL for onesecond.
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Decrease the flap servo throw in the
upward direction to 5% to allow
trimmingof level flight onlyanddown
travel to85%toprevent binding.
Where next?
OpenEND POINT function.
Choose proper channel and set
direction. (Ex: flapup5%)
Close.
toEND POINT.
toflap.
flapcontrol [default isVR ].
to5%.*
VR to85%.
Moveauxiliary channels5or 7todifferent switch(es): seep. 28.
Set upTHR-CUT tocut theengine: seep. 33.
Set uptrainer functions: seep. 38.
Set uptwinaileronservos: seep. 43.
Throttle cut (TH-CUT) (ACRO/HELI): provides aneasy way tostoptheengineby flippingaswitch(withTHROTTLE STICK
at idle). Themovement islargest at idleanddisappearsat highthrottletoavoidaccidental deadsticks. InHELI , thereisan
additional setting, TH-CUT Seep. 66.
*Normally, asettingof 10-20%issufficient. Viewingthecarburetor barrel until it fullyclosesisadequatetoget anapproximatesetting; thentestwith
enginerunningtoconfirm.
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Engine idle management: THR-CUT: functions which work with thedigital THROTTLE TRIM to provideasimple,
consistent meansof engineoperation. Nomorefussingwithgettingtriminjust theright spot for landings!
Decreasethethrottlesetting(at idle) to
stoptheenginewiththeflipof aswitch.
(default: SWITCH A in the down
position)
Where next?
THR-CUT function.
Activatethefunction. Choosedesired
switch, andthepositionwhich
activatesthefunction.
WithTHROTTLE STICK at idle, adjust the
rateuntil theengineconsistentlyshuts
off but throttlelinkageisnot binding.*
Close.
toTHR-CUT.
toON(OFF).
toSW.
A todownposition.
THROTTLE STICK.
toRATE. until shutsoff.
Set upTRAINER functions: seep. 38.
toselect thedesired
switchandposition.
Dual/triple rates and exponential (D/R,EXP): assignsadjustedratesandexponential.
Dual/Triple Rates: reduce/increase the servo travel by flipping a switch,
or (ACRO) they canbeengagedby any stick position. Dual rates affect thecontrol
listed, such as aileron, not just a single (ex: channel 1) servo. For example, adjusting
ailerondual ratewill affectbothaileronservoswhenusingFLAPERON, ELEVON, and
aCCPMhelicopter.
Activation:
AnySWITCH, A-H. If youchoosea3-positionswitch, thenthatdual rateinstantlybecomesatriple rate (seeexample).
Stick position(ACRO). (Ex: Onrudder younormally useonly thecenter 3/4of thestick movement except
for extrememaneuverssuchassnaps/spins/stalls. Aslongasyour RUDDER STICK doesnot exceed90%of maximum
throw, therudder respondsat your lower rate, allowingsmall, gentlecorrections. Whenthestick passes90%(ie. stall
turn), therudder goestohighrate's90%, whichisaMUCH higher amount of travel thanyour lowrateat 89%.)
Ex: EPA =1" LowRate=50% HighRate=100%
At 89% LowRate=.45"
At 90% HighRate=.9"
Adjustability:
Range: 0- 140%(0settingwoulddeactivatethecontrol completely.)

Initial value=100%
Exponential: changes theresponsecurveof theservos relativeto thestick position to makeflying morepleasant. You
canmaketheservomovement lessor moresensitivearoundneutral for rudder, aileron, elevator, andthrottle(except HELI
type- use THROTTLE CURVE instead).
Why use expo? Many modelsrequirealargeamount of travel toperformtheir best tricks. However, without exponential,
theyaretouchy aroundneutral, makingthemunpleasant toflyandmakingsmall correctionsverydif ficult. Additionally,
bysettingdifferent exponentialsfor eachrate, youcanmaketheeffectivenessof small correctionssimilar ineachrate, as
inour examplebelow.
The best way to understand exponential is to try it:
Havingmadenochangesyet intheD/R,EXP screen, moveSWITCH D to"down" (towardtheAILERON STICK).
Cursor downtoEXPanddial to100%.
MoveSWITCH D up. HoldtheAILERON STICK at 1/4stick andmoveSWITCH D down.
Noticehowmuchlesstravel thereis.
Goto3/4stick andrepeat. Noticehowthetravel ismuchcloser, if not identical.

High Rate
High Rate
High Rate Low Rate
Low Rate
100% 100%
100% 30% 0%
90% 90% 0%
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Adjustability:
Moresensitivearoundneutral. (positiveexponential, seeexample)
Lesssensitivearoundneutral. (negativeexponential, seeexample)

For ACRO throttle, exponential isappliedat thelowendtohelpnitroandgasolineengineshavealinear throttleresponse,
sothat each1/4stick increasesengineRPM 25%of theavailablerange. (Inmost enginesthisrangesfrom5-60%.)
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Set updual ratesandexponential
inACROmode.
Open
Close.
D/R,EXP.
Choosechannel andswitchposition.
Set rate(Ex: highrate=95%)
Set expo(Ex: expo=-15%)
Set expo(Ex: expo=-15%)
Set 2 expo(Ex: expo=-3%)
Goto2
nd
nd
switchpositionandset rate
(Ex: lowrate70%)
Optional: if using a 3 position switch,
set 3
rd
rate.
toD/R,EXP.
todesiredchannel.
todifferent position.
to95%.
to-15%.
to-15%.
to-3%.
to70%.
Set updual ratesandexponential in
Note: InHELI modetheswitchdoes
not changetheratebeingadjusted.
Changeswitchchannel andswitch
positionwithmodebutton.
HELI mode.
OpenD/R,EXP.
Choosechannel andswitchposition.
Set rate(Ex: highrate=95%.)
toD/R,EXP.
todesiredchannel and
switchposition.
to95%.
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Set upailerontripleratesonSWITCH G
with travel settings of 75% (normal),
25% (slow roll) and 140% (extreme
aerobatics) andexponential settingsof
0%, +15%, and-40%respectively.
NOTE: This normal rate has no
exponential so it has a very linear,
normal feel. This slow roll rate has
positive exponential (the opposite of
what most people normally use),
which makes the servos more
responsive around center. This makes
theservos feel thesamearoundcenter
in the normal and low rates, but still
givesavery slowroll rateat full stick.
The3Drate(extremeaerobatics) hasa
very high distance of travel B nearly
twice that of the normal rate.
Therefore, using a very high negative
exponential setting softens how the
servos respond around center stick.
This makes the servos respond
similarly around center stick for a
morecomfortablefeel.
Many modelers like to set up all 3
triple rates on a single 3-position
switch, creating a "slow and pretty
mode", a"normal mode", anda"wild
stunts mode" all with the flip of a
singleswitch. To do so, simply set up
rates for all 3controls andassignall 3
tothesame3-positionswitch.
Where next?
OpenD/R,EXP function.
Choosethechannel tochange
(Ex: aileronisalready selected)
Optional: change switch assignment.
Confirmswitchisindesiredposition
andset rate. (Ex: up=highrate, 75%).
MoveSWITCH to2ndratepositionand
set thisparticular rate.
(Ex: center =lowrate, 25%).
Optional: if using a 3 position
SWITCH, move SWITCH to 3rd position
and set this rate (Ex: down = 3D rate,
140%).
Optional: instead of using a switch,
you can set high rates to be triggered
when the stick moves past a certain
point. To test this, set aileron high
rate to 25%.
Move AILERON STICK
and notice the huge jump in travel
after the stick moves 90% of its
distance.
to the right
Set eachrate's EXP.
(Ex: 0%, +15%, -40%)
Close.
toD/R,EXP.
todesiredchannel.
toG.
G toupposition.
G tocenter position.
G todownposition.
You may also change the trigger point
by holding the stick at the desired point,
then pressing and holding the DIAL.
G toupposition.
confirmEXPreads0.
G todownposition.
G tocenter position.
Adjust thesensitivity of thetrims: seep. 39.
Set upprogrammablemixestomeet your specific needs: seep. 53.
Repeat above steps for elevator and rudder.
to1.
to75%
to25%
to15%
to-40%
to25%
to140%
TIMERsubmenu (stopwatchfunctions): controlsanelectronicclockusedtokeeptrackof timeremaininginacompetitiontime
allowed, flyingtimeonatankof fuel, amountof timeonabattery, etc.
Adjustability:
Count downtimer: starts fromthechosentime, displays timeremaining. If thetimeis exceeded, it continues to count
below0.
Count uptimer: startsat 0anddisplaystheelapsedtimeupto99minutes59seconds.
Independent toeachmodel, andautomatically updateswithmodel change.
Ineither TIMERmode, thetimer beeps onceeachminute. Duringthelast twenty seconds, there's abeepeachtwoseconds.
Duringthelast tenseconds, there'sabeepeachsecond. A longtoneisemittedwhenthetimeselectedisreached.
ToReset, choosethedesiredtimer withtheSELECT key(whileat thestartupscreen), thenpressandholdDIAL for 1second.
Activationbyeither directionof
Toquicklyreset anytimer fromthehomescreen, cursor downuntil thetimer blinks. Pressdial toreset.

SWITCH A-H, bySTICK (1-4) . THROTTLE STICK isconvenient if youarekeepingtrackof
fuel remaining, or for anelectric, howmuchbatteryisleft.
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Set timer tocount down4-1/2
minutes, beingcontrolledby
THROTTLE STICK position. Thisis
utilizedtokeeptrack of actual
Throttleontimetobetter correlate
withfuel/battery usage.
Where next?
OpenBASIC menu, then
openTIMERfunction.
Adjusttimeto4min. 30sec., countdown.
Activatethefunction.
AssigntoTHROTTLE STICK andset
trigger point (if timer istotrigger
BELOWthisthrottlepoint, so
arrowpointsdown).
Close.
topage3.
toTIMER.
to4. to30.
toSW.
to3(arrow points up).
THROTTLE STICK todesired
position(Ex: 1/4stick).
for 1secondtoset.
Adjust END POINTsafter first flight test: seep. 32.
Adjust auxiliary channel assignments: seep. 28.
TRAINER: for trainingnovicepilots withoptional trainer cordconnecting2transmitters. Theinstructor has several levels
of controllability.
Adjustability:
"N": Whenthe TRAINER SWITCH isON, thechannel set tothismodecanbe

controlledby thestudent. Theset channel iscontrolledaccordingtoany
programmingset at thestudent's transmitter.
"F": WhentheTRAINER SWITCH isON, thechannel settothismodecanbecontrolled

bythestudent, controlledaccordingtoany mixing setattheinstructor's transmitter.
"-": Thechannel set tothismodecannot becontrolledby thestudent evenwhenthe TRAINER SWITCH isON. Theset
channel iscontrolledby theinstructor only, evenwhentheTRAINER SWITCH isON.
SWITCH: controlledby spring-loadedSWITCH F (7CA) or H (7CH) only. Not assignable.
Compatibility: The7C may bemaster or student withany FutabaFM transmitter compatiblewiththecord. Simply
plugtheoptional trainer cord(For 7C series, soldseparately) intothetrainer connectiononeachtransmitter, and
followtheguidelinesbelow.
Examples:
Whenthrottle/collectiveareset to"F", 5-channel helicopter practiceispossiblewitha4-channel transmitter.
Set upthemodel inasecondtransmitter, use"N" modetoquickly andsafely check proper operationof all
functions, thenallowthestudent radiotofully fly themodel.
Using"N" mode, set lower throws, different exponentials, evendifferent auxiliary channel settingsonthestudent
radio(if it hasthesefeatures).
Toeasethelearningcurve, elevator andaileronmay beset tothe"N" or "F" mode, withtheother channelsset to

"-" andcontrolledby theinstructor.
Precautions:
NEVER turnonthestudent transmitter power.
ALWAYS set thestudent transmitter modulationmodetoPPM.
BE SURE that thestudent andinstructor transmittershaveidentical trimsettingsandcontrol motions. Verify by

switchingback andforthwhilemovingthecontrol sticks.
FULLY extendtheinstructor'santenna. Collapsethestudent'santenna.
Alwaysremovethestudent transmitter'sRF module(if it isamodule-typetransmitter).
WhentheTRAINER functionisactive, thesnaproll functionisdeactivated. Other functions, suchasTHR-CUT,

whichhavebeenassignedtothesameswitch, arenotdeactivated. Alwaysdoublecheck your functionassignments
prior toutilizingtheTRAINER function.
Whenyouselect adifferent model, theTRAINER functionisdeactivatedinthecurrent model for safety reasons.

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TurnontheTRAINER systemandset
upsostudent has: fully functional
control of ailerontosupport
FLAPERON ;
normal control of rudder toallow
loweredtravel; andnothrottle
channel control (withtheinstructor
for safety).
Where next?
TRAINER function.
ActivateTRAINER.
Choosedesiredchannel(s) andproper
trainingtype(s).
Close.
topage3. toTRAINER.
toOFF.
past AIL andELE (default OK).
toTHR,
toRUD,
to "-": OFF.
TEST student radio function fully prior to attempting to fly!
Setstudent7CtoPPM(required regardless of receiver's modulation): seep. 28.
Set updual/tripleratesandexponential (D/R,EXP) onstudent 7C: seep. 34.
Reset trimsonstudent 7C: seep. 39.
to"N": NORM.
TRIMsubmenu: resetsandadjustseffectivenessof digital trims.
The7CA hasdigital trimswhicharedifferentfromconventional mechanical trimsliders.
Each TRIM LEVER is actually a two-direction switch. Each time the TRIM LEVER is
pressed, thetrimischangedaselectedamount. WhenyouholdtheTRIM LEVER, thetrim
speedincreases. Thecurrent trimpositionisgraphicallydisplayedonthestart upscreen.
TheTRIMsubmenuincludestwofunctionsthat areusedtomanagethetrimoptions.
HELI modelsonly: OFFSET isavailableintheidleups. If OFFSET isinhibited, adjustment of theTRIMLEVERS will adjust the
trims for all flight conditions. If OFFSET is active, then moving thetrims within any onecondition will affect only that
condition. SeeOFFSET, p. 70.
Trim reset (CLR): electronically centers thetrims to their default values. Notethat theSUB-TRIMsettings and thetrim
STEP ratearenot reset by thiscommand.
Trim step: changestherateat whichthetrimmoveswhentheTRIM LEVER isactivated. It may beset from1to40
units, dependingonthecharacteristicsof theaircraft. Most ordinaryaircraft dowell at about 2to10units. Generallylarger
trimstepsarefor modelswithlargecontrol throwsor for firstflightstoensuresufficienttrimtoproperlycorrectthemodel.
Smaller trimstepsarelater usedtoallowvery fineadjustmentsinflight.
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Reset trimstoneutral after having
adjustedall linkages.
Where next?
TRIMsubmenu.
Request and confirm the reset.
Close.
toTRIM.
for 1second.
Beepsounds.
Adjust SUB-TRIMs: seep. 40.
Adjust trimrate(STEP): seebelow.
Double the sensitivity (larger step) of
the AILERON TRIM LEVERS for a first
flight of an aerobatic model to ensure
sufficient range to trimthe model for
level flight.
Where next?
Open
Choose the STEP youwishtochange.
(Ex: aileron)
TRIM submenu.
Adjustthesizeof thestep. (Ex: incr. to8)
Repeat asdesiredfor other channels.
Close.
toTRIM.
to8.
toCH1.
toELEV. tonewsetting.
Repeat asneeded.
Adjust subtrims: seep. 40.
.
SUB-TRIM: makessmall changesor correctionstotheneutral positionof eachservo. Rangeis-120to+120, with0setting,
thedefault, beingnoSUB-TRIM.
Therecommendedprocedureisasfollows:
measureandrecordthedesiredsurfaceposition;
zeroout boththetrims(TRIM RESETmenu) andtheSUB-TRIMs(thismenu);
mount servoarmsandlinkagessothat thecontrol surface'sneutral isascorrect aspossible; and
useasmall amount of SUB-TRIMtomakefinecorrections.

Werecommendthat youcenter thedigital trimsbeforemakingSUB-TRIM
changes, andthat youtry to keepall of theSUB-TRIMvalues as small as
possible. Otherwise, when the SUB-TRIMs are large values, the servo's
rangeof travel isrestrictedononeside.
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Adjust theflapservo'sSUB-TRIMuntil
itscenter exactly matchestheaileron
servo'scenter, asthey aretowork
together asflaperons.
Where next?
SUB-TRIM.
Choosethechannel toadjust, and
adjust until surfacesmatch. (Ex: flap)
Repeat for other channels.
Close.
toSUB-TRIM.
asneeded. toeachchannel,
asneeded.
Adjust trimsteps: seep. 39.
FailSafe (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) submenu (PCMmode only) (F/S ): setsresponsesincaseof loss
of signal or lowRx battery.
FailSafe (F/S): instructsaPCMreceiver whattodointheeventradiointerferenceisreceived.
Adjustability:
Eachchannel may beset independently.
TheNOR (normal) settingholdstheservoinitslast commandedposition.
TheF/S (FailSafe) functionmoveseachservotoapredeterminedposition.
NOTE: thesettingof thethrottle'sF/S alsoappliestotheBattery F/S (seebelow).

Examples:
TheF/S settingisusedincertaincompetitionstospintheaircrafttothegroundpriortoflyingawayanddoingpotential damage

elsewhere. Conversely, mayalsobeusedtogotoneutral onall servos, hopefullykeepingtheplaneflyingaslongaspossible.
CompetitionmodelersoftenmaintaintheNOR functionsothatbrief interferencewill notaffecttheir model'smaneuver.
Setthethrottlechannel sothattheengineidleswhenthereisinterference(ACRO). Thismaygiveenoughtimetoflyaway

fromandrecover fromtheradiointerferenceandminimizedamageif crashed.
For helicopters, NOR istypically thesafest choice.
Wealsorecommendsettingagasolineengine'selectronickill switchtotheOFFpositionintheF/S functionfor safetyreasons.

Updating F/S Settings: If youspecifyaF/S setting, theFailSafedataisautomaticallytransmittedonceeachtwominutes.
WhenyouchoosetheF/S mode, check that your settings areas desiredby turningoff thetransmitter power switchand
verifyingthat theservosmovetothesettingsthat youchose. Besuretowait at least twominutesafter changingthesetting
and turningonthereceiver power beforeturningoff thetransmitter toconfirmyour changeshavebeentransmitted.
Battery FailSafe (F/S ): asecondbattery lowwarningfeature(separatefromthetransmitter lowvoltagewarning). When
theairborne battery voltagedropsbelowapproximately 3.8V, thePCM receiversbattery F/S functionmovesthethrottle
toapredeterminedposition. WhentheBattery F/S functionisactivated, your enginewill movetoidle(if youhaven't set
a position) or a preset position. You should immediately land. You may temporarily reset the Battery F/S function by
moving the THROTTLE STICK to idle. You will have about 30 seconds of throttle control before the battery function
reactivates.
Adjustability:
NOR F/S settingfor throttleresultsinBatteryF/S goingtotheservopositionreachedbymovingTHROTTLE STICK tothe

bottomwithTRIM LEVER centered;
POSF/S settingfor throttleresultsinBattery F/S alsogoingtothesamethrottleservopositionastheregular F/S .

If usinga6V (5-cell) receiver battery, it isvery likely that your battery will berapidly runningout of chargebefore
battery FailSafe takes over. It is not a good idea to count on battery Fail Safe to protect your model at any time, but
especially whenusinga5-cell battery.
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Changethereceiver FailSafecommand
for channel 7(gasolineenginekill
switch) toapreset position.
NOTE: This is one of several functions
for which the radio requires
Where next?
OpentheBASIC menu, thenopen
F/S function.
ChooseChannel tochange. (ex: Ch. 8)
Set andconfirm fail safecommand.
Repeat asdesired.
Close.
toF/S .
toCh7.
thatcontrolschannel 7todesired
OFFposition.
for 1secondtostore.
toF/S .
Wait two minutes and confirm F/S settings as described above.
Read below for information on Battery FailSafe.
Adjust END POINTstogainproper F/S responsesif needed: seep. 32.
Adjust SUB-TRIMtogainproper F/S responsesif needed: seep. 40.
ACROADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS:
Aircraft wing types (ACRO):
Thereare3basic wingtypesinaircraft models:
Simple. Model usesoneaileronservo(or multipleservosonaY-harnessintoasinglereceiver channel) andhasatail.
Thisisthedefault setupandrequiresnospecializedwingprogramming.
TwinAileronServos. Model uses2aileronservosandhasatail. seeTwin Aileron Servos.
Tail-lessmodel (flyingwing). Model uses2wingservosworkingtogether tocreatebothroll andpitchcontrol.
seeELEVON.
Twin Aileron Servos (with a tail) (ACRO): Manycurrent generationmodelsusetwoaileronservos, pluggedintotwo
separatereceiver channels. (If your model isaflyingwingwithout separateelevators, seeELEVON, p. 45.)
Benefits:
Ability toadjust eachservo'scenter andendpointsfor perfectly matchedtravel.
Redundancy, for exampleincaseof aservofailureor mid-air collision.
Easeof assembly andmoretorqueper surfaceby not requiringtorquerodsfor asingleservotodrive2surfaces.
Havingmoreupailerontravel thandowntravel for straighter rollsailerondifferential. (seeglossary for definition.)
Usingthetwoaileronsnot only asaileronsbut alsoasflaps, inwhichcasethey arecalledflaperons.
Options:
5-channel receiver? Set upAIL-2 (seep. 43) in FLAPERON.
FLAPERON:
UsesCH6for thesecondservo(seeAIL-2 touseCH5orCH7.)
Allowsflapactionaswell asaileronactionfromtheailerons.
ProvidesFLAP-TRIMfunctiontoadjust theneutral point of theflaperonsfor level flight.
Alsoallowsailerondi
Channel 6=normal flaperons, 2servosoperatetogether asflaps;
Channel 5or 7=act likeailerondifferential didinprior radios; channel 6isstill FLAPS, andthe2ailerons
never act together asflapsEXCEPT intheairbrakefunction.
fferential initsownprogramming.
NOTE: Only one of the two wing-type functions (FLAPERON, and ELEVON) can be used at a time. Both functions
cannot beactivatedsimultaneously. Toactivateadifferent wingtype, thefirst must bedeactivated.
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De-activateFLAPERON sothat
ELEVON canbeactivated.
Where next?
OpentheFLAPERON function.
De-activatethefunction.
Closefunction.
for 1second.(If basic, again.)
toFLAPERON.
toINH.
Set upELEVON(seep. 45).
Using FLAPERON (ACRO):
TheFLAPERONmixingfunctionusesoneservooneachof thetwoailerons, and usesthem
for bothaileronandflapfunction. For flapeffect, theaileronsraise/lower simultaneously.
Of course, aileronfunction(movinginoppositedirections) isalsoperformed.
OnceFLAPERON isactivated, any timeyouprogramCH6or "Flap" (ie. FLAP-ELEVATOR mixing), theradiocommandsboth
servos to operateas flaps. A trimming
feature is also available (seeFLAP-TRIM) to adjust both neutral positions together
for straight-and-level flight or slight increases/decreasesof theflapangle.
END POINT andSUB-TRIMbothstill adjust eachservoindividually.
*If theFLAPERONfunctiondoesnot activatethereisaconflictingmixact suchasELEVON.
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Activatetwinaileronservos, FLAPERON.
Input10%moreuptravel thandown
travel (ailerondifferential) withinthe
FLAPERONprogramming.
Where next?
OpentheFLAPERON function.
Optional: adjust the aileron
differential.(Ex: +10%)
Optional: If using a 5 channel
receiver, change AIL-2 from CH6
to CH5.
Closemenu.
for 1second. (If basic, again.)
toFLAPERON.
*
to+10%.
toCH5.
SetFLAP-TRIM: seep. 44.
SetupAIRBRAKE mix: seep. 52.
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Second aileron servo (AIL-2): The default for the second aileron servo is CH6 and this allows both servos to work
as ailerons and flaps. If CH5 or CH7 is selected the flap function only works CH6, and the two aileron servos
function only as ailerons except in the air brake (A. BRAKE) function. In the air brake function the flap servo CH6
and the aileron servos CH1 and (CH5 or CH7) work together.
FLAP-TRIMallowstheflapactiontobesetinawaythatitcanbeadjustedwiththeVR
dial. AIRBRAKE will alsomovetheflapstoaspecifiedpositionviamovementof aswitch.
Theflapscanalsobemovedwithswitchusingaprogrammablemix. Seeoffsetasmaster
p.53.
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AddFLAP-TRIM toallowthemodel's
aileronstodrop30%together asflaps
fromtheVR dial.
TheFRAPERON functionmust be
activewiththesecondservoset toCH6.
*If theFLAP-TRIM isinhibitedtheflapcontrol defaultstotheVR dial. YoucanuseE.POINT toset thetravel of theflapif youareusingoneflapservo.
If youareusingflaperonswithCH1 andCH6 DONOT inhibit FLAP-TRIM.
OpenFLAP-TRIM.
Setthedial todesiredzeroflapside.
Setthedial todesiredfull flapside.
Setflapthrow(Ex30%).
SettheOFS sothattheflapwill work
for thefull rangeof thedial.
Closemenu.
to
to30%.
full left.
full right.
FLAP-TRIM.
ThefunctionisautomaticallyactivatedwiththeFRAPERON.
Thereare3basic tail typesinaircraft models:
Simple. Model usesoneelevator servoandonerudder servo(or multipleservosonaY-harness). Thisisthedefault.
Tail-lessmodel. Model uses2wingservostogether tocreateroll andpitchcontrol. seeELEVON. seep. 45.
V-TAIL. Model uses2surfaces, at anangle, together tocreateyawandpitchcontrol. seeV-TAIL. seep. 46.
Note: Only oneof thetwotail-typefunctions( V-TAIL, andELEVON) canbeusedat atime.
(Seethewingtypeexampleonpage42.)
Using ELEVON(ACRO): used with delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless aircraft that combine aileron and
elevator functions, using two servos, oneon each elevon. Theaileron/elevator travel can beadjusted independently.
Thisisalsopopular for groundmodel use, suchastanks, whichdrivetwomotorstogether for forward, andonemotor
forward/onebackwardfor turning. Alsoailerondifferential canbeadjustedinthisprogramming.
Adjustability:
Requiresuseof CH1andCH2.
Independently adjustableaileron/elevator travel.
Adjustableailerondifferential.
NOTE: If ELEVONisactive, youcannot activateFLAPERON. Youmust deactivatethelast functiontoactivateELEVON.
NOTE: Besuretomovetheelevator andaileronstickstofull deflectionduringsetup. If largetravelsarespecified, when
theAILERON andELEVATOR STICKS aremovedat thesametimethecontrolsmay bindor runout of travel.
(For details on setting up a complex aerobatic plane, such as "space shuttle" style controls, please visit
www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html. Many other setup examples are also available at this location.)
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ActivateELEVON.
Adjust ailerondifferential to+10%.
Where next?
OpentheELEVON function.
Optional: adjust the aileron
differential.
(Ex: +10%. )
Optional: adjust the aileron/elevator
travel as desired.
Closemenu.
toELEVON.
to+10%.
Adjust individual servo's SUB-TRIMs: seep. 40andEND POINTs: seep. 32.
Set updual/tripleratesandexponential (D/R,EXP) : seep. 34.
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(Elevator travel)
(Aileron travel)
Using V-TAIL(ACRO):
V-TAIL mixingisusedwithv-tail aircraftsothatbothelevator andrudder functions
are combined for the two tail surfaces. The elevator and rudder travel can be
adjustedindependently.
NOTE: If V-TAIL isactive, youcannotactivateELEVONfunctions. If oneof thesefunctionsisactive, anerror messagewill be
displayedandyoumustdeactivatethelastfunctionprior toactivatingELEVON. Seethewingexampleonpage42.
NOTE: Besuretomovetheelevator andrudder sticksregularlywhilecheckingtheservomotions. If alargevalueof travel
is specified, whenthesticks aremovedat thesametime, thecontrols may bindor runout of travel. Decreasethetravel
until nobindingoccurs.
Adjustability:
Independently adjustableelevator/rudder travels.
CH (2/1CH): ThisallowsyoutoutilizeV-TAIL functionwithv-tail aircraft sothat elevator andaileronarecombined.
Ex: A v-tail polyhedral wingwithnoaileronswouldusethisoption. Thev-tail will havebothpitchandroll ontheright
stick.
(For details on setting up a complex plane, such as one with a v-tail AND a separate steerable nosewheel, please visit our
FAQ at www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html. Many other setup examples are also available at this location.)
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ActivateV-TAIL.
Adjust theelevator/rudder travels
asdesired.
Where next?
OpentheV-TAIL function.
optional: adjust the travels separately
as desired.
optional: change the channel from
4 to 1. (If needed.)
Closemenu.
toV-TAIL.
(Elevator travel)
(Rudder travel)
to2/1CH.
Adjust END POINTs: seep. 32andSUB-TRIMs: seep. 40.
Set updual/tripleratesandexponential (D/R,EXP) : seep. 34.
Set upELEV-FLAP mix: seep. 49.
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Snap Rolls at the flick of a switch (SNAP-ROLL) (ACRO):
Thisfunctionallowsyoutoexecutesnaprollsbyflippingaswitch, providingthe
same input every time. It also removes the need to change dual rates on the 3
channelsprior toperformingasnap, asSNAP-ROLL alwaystakestheservostothe
sameposition, regardlessof dual rates, inputsheldduringthesnap, etc.
Note: Every aircraft snaps differently dueto its C.G., control throws, moments, etc.
Somemodelssnapwithout aileron; otherssnaponelevator alone. Most modelssnap
most precisely withacombinationof all 3surfaces. Additionally, rateof speedand
acceleration when using the snap switch will affect how the model snaps. For
informationonusinggyros withairplanes for cleaner precisionmaneuvers, suchas
snapsandspinswithoutover rotation, seep. 56.
Adjustability:
Travel: Adjust theamount anddirectionof elevator , aileronandrudder travel.
Range: -120to+120onall 3channels. Default is100%of rangeof all 3channels.
Directions: (up/right, down/right, up/left, down/left).
Thissnap-roll functionisfully adjustableregardingtravelsanddirectiononeachof the3channels.
AIL ELE RUD
Right positive(up) + + +
Right negative(down) + - -
Left positive(up) - + -
Left negative(down) - - +
Note:AlwaysdeactivatetheTRAINERfunctionprior toactivateSNAP-ROLL function.
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Activate SNAP-ROLL. Adjust elevator
travel to55%, rudder travel to120%in
theright/upsnap.
Where next?
OpentheSNAP-ROLL function.
Adjust the travels as needed. (Ex:
elevator to+55%, rudder to+120%.)
Closemenu.
toSNAP-ROLL.
toOFFor ON.
to+55%.
to+120%.
Set upprogrammablemixes: seep. 53.
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MIXES: the backbone of nearly every function
Mixesarespecial programswithintheradiothat commandoneor morechannelstoact together withinput fromonlyone
source, suchasastick, switchor knob.
Thereareavariety of typesof mixes.
Types:
Linear: Most mixesarelinear. A 100%linear mix tellstheslaveservotodoexactly what themaster servoisdoing,
using100%of theslavechannel'srangetodoso. AnexampleisFLAPERON. Whenaileronstick ismoved, theflap
servoistoldtomoveexactly thesameamount. A 50%linear mix wouldtell theslaveservo, for example, tomoveto
50%of itsrangewhenthemaster'scontrol ismoved100%.
Offset: AnOFFSET mix isaspecial typeof linear mix. Whenthemix isturnedon(usually aflipof aswitch), theslave
servoismovedaset percent of itsrange. Anexampleof thisisAIRBRAKE --- movingflaps, flaperons, andelevator all
toaset positionat theflipof aswitch. (seep. 52.)
Essentially every featureintheradio's programmingis really amix, withall assignments/programmingset upandready
to use. Additionally, the7C ACROandHELI programs provide3linear fully-programmablemixes that allowyouto
set upspecial mixestoresolveflight difficulties, activateadditional functions, etc.
Let's look quickly at afewexamples that arefeatures we'vealready covered. This may helptoclarify themix types and
theimportanceof mixes.
Additional examples:
Exponential isapreprogrammedcurvemixthat makestheservos responsemore(+) or less(-) sensitivearoundcenter
stick(worksinconjunctionwithdual rate, alinear mixthat adjuststhetotal range). seeD/R,EXP, p. 34.
THR-CUT isanOFFSET pre-programmedmix. Thistellsthethrottleservo, whenbelowacertainpoint, tomovetoward
idleanadditional set percentagetohelpclosethecarburetor. Seep. 33.
ELEV-TO-FLAP mixingisapre-programmedlinear mixtomovetheflapsproportionallytoelevator control, helpingthe
model loopeventighter thanit canonelevator alone. (seep. 49.)
Next, we'll get an in-depth look at some pre-programmed mixes (mixes whose channels are predefined by Futaba for
simplicity) we'venot coveredyet, andlast, look at thefully-programmablemix types.
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ELEV-FLAP mixing (ACRO):
ELEV-FLAP mixing is thefirst pre-programmed mix we'll cover. This mix makes the
flapsdropor risewhenever theELEVATOR STICK ismoved. It ismost commonly used
to maketighter pylonturns or squarer corners inmaneuvers. Inmost cases, theflaps
droop(arelowered) whenupelevator iscommanded.
Adjustability:
Rate: -100%(full upflap) to+100(full downflap), withadefault of +50%(one-half of theflaprangeisachieved
whentheELEVATOR STICK ispulledtoprovidefull upelevator.)
Switch: assignable, or null, somix isalwaysactive.
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ActivateELEV-FLAP mixing. Adjust
flaptravel to45% flaps.
Set switchassignment tonull sothe
mix isalwaysactive.
Where next?
OpentheELEV-FLAP function.
Adjust thetravelsasneeded.
(Ex: +45%)
Optional: change SWITCH control. Ex:
change to NULL so flaps only respond
to ELEVATOR STICK input.
Closemenu.
toELEV-FLAP.
to 45%.
toNULL. (--)
Adjust flaperons' flaptravel available(FLAPERON): seep. 43.
Set upAIRBRAKE: seep. 52.
Set upprogrammablemixes(ex: FLAP-ELEVATOR): seep. 50.
FLAP-ELEVmixing (ACRO):
FLAP-ELEV mixingisapre-programmedlinear mix. Thismixmakestheelevator
movewhenever theflapsaremoved. Thismixisusedtocompensatefor any
pitchingcreatedbytheflap.
Adjustability:
Rate: -100%(full upelevator) to+100(full downelevator), withadefault of +50%(one-half of theelevator rangeis
achievedwhentheflapsareloweredtofull range.)
Offset: offsetstheelevator'scenter relativetotheflaps.
ActivateFLAP-ELEV mixing. Adjust
elevator travel to45%.
Where next?
OpentheFLAP-ELEV function.
(Ex: +45%)
Closemenu.
toFLAP-ELEV.
to 45%.
to ON.
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AILE-RUDD mixing (ACRO):
AILE-RUDD mixing is a pre-programmed linear mix. This mix is used to mix
rudder operation with aileron operation automatically, to makerealistic
coordinated turns. It is especially effectivewhen turning and banking scale
models or largemodels that resemblefull-sized aircraft.
Adjustability:
Rate: -100%to+100, withadefault of +50%(one-half of therudder rangeisachievedwhentheAILERON STICK is
pulledtoprovidefull left or right aileron.)
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ActivateAILE-RUDD mixing. Adjust
rudder travel to45%.
Where next?
OpentheAILE-RUDD function.
(Ex: +45%)
Closemenu.
toAILE-RUDD.
to 45%.
AIRBRAKE mixing(ACRO):
LikeFLAPERON, AIRBRAKE is onefunctionthat is really madeupof aseries of pre-programmedmixes all donefor you
withintheradio. AIRBRAKE simultaneously movestheflapandelevator, andisusuallyusedtomakesteepdescentsor
tolimit increasesinairspeedindives.
Thisfunctionisoftenusedevenonmodelswithoutflapsasaneasywaytousetheflaperons.
Adjustability:
Activation: set positionsby flippingSWITCH G.
ProvidesAIRBRAKE responseimmediately uponswitchmovement, goingtoapre-set travel oneachactivechannel
without any meansof in-flight adjustment.
Channels controlled: Elevator andflapmay beset independently inAIRBRAKE , includingset to0 tohavenoeffect.
Note: If usingFRAPERON withchannel 5or 7theAIRBRAKE hasseparatesettingsfor theaileronservosworking
asflaperonsandtheflap.
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ActivateAIRBRAKEonaFLAPERON
model. Adjust theflaptravel to50%,
withnegativeelevator (push) of 10%.
Where next?
ConfirmFLAPERON isactive.
OpentheAIRBRAKEfunction.
Adjust thetravelsasneeded. (Ex:
Flap50%, Elevator -10%.)
Closemenu.
seeFLAPERON instructions.
toAIRBRAKE.
SwitchG inupposition.
toOFF.
to-10%.
to50%.
Adjust flaperons' total flaptravel available(FLAPERON): seep. 43.
Set upELEV-FLAP mixing: seep. 49.
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PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX1-3):
Your 7C contains threeseparatelinear programmablemixes.
Thereareavariety of reasons youmight want tousethesemixes. A fewarelistedhere.
Sample reasons to use linear programmable mixes:
Tocorrect badtendenciesof theaircraft (suchasrollinginresponsetorudder input).
Toautomatically correct for aparticular action(suchasloweringelevator whenflapsarelowered).
Tooperateasecondchannel inresponsetomovement inafirst channel (suchasincreasingtheamount of smokeoil
inresponsetomorethrottleapplication, but only whenthesmokeswitchisactive).
Toturnoff responseof aprimary control incertaincircumstances(suchassimulatingoneengineflaming-out ona
twin, or throttle-assistedrudder turns, alsowithatwin).
Adjustability:
Defaults : The3programmablemixesdefault toailerontorudder mixes.
PROG.MIX1-3 aileron-to-rudder for coordinatedturns
Channels available to mix: All threemixesmay useany combinationof CH1-7.
Offset may alsobeset tothemaster channels. (seebelow.)
Master: thecontrollingchannel. Thechannel whosemovement isfollowedby theslavechannel.
Another channel: Mostmixesfollowacontrol channel. (Ex: rudder-to-ailerons, 25%, noswitch, correctsroll coupling.)
MASTER SLAVE SWITCH& POSITION RATE OFFSET
RUDD AILE NULL (--) 25% center(default)
MASTER SLAVE SWITCH& POSITION RATE
OFST CH6 A DOWN 20%
Offset as master: TocreateanOFFSETmix, set themaster asOFST. (Ex: moveflap20%of their total
throwwhenSWITCH A isindownposition.)
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Slave: thecontrolledchannel. Thechannel that ismovedautomatically inresponsetothemovement of themaster

channel. Thesecondchannel inamixsname(i.e. aileron-to-rudder).
On/off choices:
SWITCH: Any of thepositionsof any of the5switchesmay beusedtoactivateamix. Up&Cntr, Cntr&Dn options
allowthemix tobeONin2of the3positionsof a3-positionSWITCH.
NULL (--): NoSWITCH canturnthismix OFF. Thismix isactiveat all times.
Rate: thepercentageof theslave'srangeit will moveuponmaximuminput fromthemaster channel. Ex: RUDDER-
AILERON mix, 50%. Ail range=1". Whenrudder ismovedfull right, aileronsmove1/2".
Offset: Offsetstheslave'scenter relativetothemaster. Ex: Smokevalveopenswider per throttleservopositionwhen
smokeSWITCH isON. Smokeservo'sneutral ismoveddownfromTHROTTLE STICK center tothebottom.
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RUDD AILE NULL (--) 50% center(default)
THRO CH7 E DOWN 0%(Hi) half throttle(default)
100%(Lo)
*AssigntheCH7 switchtoNULL(--). Seep.28.
Other Examples:
RUD-THR(HELI) mix: Whenrightrudder isapplied, additional torqueisneededfromthemotor todrivethetail left. Left
rudder requireslesstorque. A rudder-throttlemix, positiveontheleftsideandnegativeontheright, adjustsfor this.
RUD-ELEV(ACRO) mix: Compensatefor pitchingupor downwhenrudder isapplied.
ELEV-PIT(HELI) mix: compensatefor thelossof lift of tiltingthemodel.
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Set upaSmokesystem:
ON whenSWITCH E isinthe
downposition.
*Adjust theCH7 switchtoNULL
prior tothissetting. Seepage. 28.
Where next?
Openanunusedprogrammablemix.
(Ex: usePROG.MIX3.)
Choosemaster andslavechannels.
AssignSWITCH andposition.
(Ex: E DOWN.)
Set rates. (Ex: Lo=100%, Hi=0%.)
Set OFFSET, if needed.
Closemenu.
toPROG.MIX3.
toE DOWN.
toCH3.
THROTTLESTICK pastcenter.
THROTTLESTICK pastcenter.
Stick todesiredpoint.
for1secondtoset.
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toCH7.
to+100%.
to0%.
Special Additions, Functions, And Added Equipment Commonly Used On Powered Aircraft
Gyros: J ust astorquerotatesanaircraft ontherunwayduringtake-off, helicoptersstrugglewithtorquetwistingthemodel
every time throttle is applied. For many years gyroscopes have been used on model helicopters to control this. In
competitionaerobaticsandscaleaircraft competitionalike, theusefulnessof gyroshasrecentlycometolight. For in-depth
informationongyrotypes, pleaseseep. 72.
For aerobatics, gyrosonrudder andelevator fix over-rotationof snapsandspinsaswell astail wagginginstall turns. (Futaba
offersatwin-axisgyro, GYA-352, thatcontrolstwoaxeswithasinglegyro.) For 3Daerobatics(belowstall speed, suchastorque
rolls), heading-hold/AVCS gyros on rudder and elevator dramatically simplify thesemaneuvers. For scalemodels, gyros are
frequentlyusedtosimplifytake-offsandlandingsbykeepingthemodel straightduringthrottleapplication.
Always becareful if usingaheading-hold/AVCS gyro, as it will correct any changeinyawthat is not causedby
movement of the rudder (like making a turn with just aileron and elevator). Typically, modelers use heading-
hold/AVCSsettingsonlyfor specificmaneuvers, suchastake-offsandtorquerolls, thenswitchtonormal modeor
OFF for theremainder of theflight toavoidthisrisk.
Whilethe7C's ACRO programmingdoes not offer gyro-specific programming, simply adjustingtheEND POINTs of
thechannel that isusedtocontrol thegyro'sgainwill adjust thegyro'sperformanceinflight. For detailsongainandother
gyrofunctions, pleaseseetheHELI GYROprogramming, p. 72.
Retracts: Retractablelandinggear isoftenusedonscalemodelsfor increasedrealismandonhighperformancemodelsto
decreasedrag. Thegear servoistypically pluggedintoCH5, whichdefaultstoa2-positionswitchfor simplicity.
Mechanical retracts requiretheuseof aspecialized non-proportional retract servo. Retract servos go fromfull
travel onedirectionto full travel theother direction, thenmechanically holdthegear into thelockedposition. A
regular servo usedfor mechanical retracts will continueto drawfull power theentiretime, prematurely draining
thebattery andriskingcrashof your model. Endpoint will not adjust aretract servo.
Pneumatic(air driven) retractsuseastandardservotocontrol anair valvewhichdirectsair intoor out of theretract units,
movingthegear upor down. Pneumaticsareeasier toinstall but requireaddedmaintenanceof theair system.
Gear Doors: Somescalemodels withretracts also haveseparategear doors to cover thescalegear. For oneexampleof
howtooperatethegear doorsseparately fromtheretracts, pleasevisit our website: www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html.
Smoke Systems: Many scale and aerobatic models use smoke systems to provide increased realismor a more impressive
demonstration. Therearemanysmokesystemsavailable, withvaryingtypesof control. Mostuseaservotoincrease/decreasethe
flowof smokefluidintothespecializedsmokemuffler. Theoil isheatedinthemuffler, creatingsmoke.
Itisagoodpracticetosetupa"safety" thatshutsoff thesmokeoil if thethrottleisloweredbelowhalf-stick. For adetailed
exampleof asmokesystemsetup, pleasevisit our website: www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html.
Kill Switches: For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that an electronic kill switch beinstalled in all gasoline-
poweredaircraft. Incaseof anytypeof in-flight problem(suchaspropfailure, exhaust vibratingoff, throttleservofailure,
radio interference), themodeler canshut theengineoff quickly andsafely inflight. Additionally, FailSafe(F/S ) settings
arerecommendedtoshut theengineoff incaseof sufficient interferencetotrigger thePCM FailSafesettings.
Lastly, an electronic kill switch set to "off" prior to theaircraft's power being shut off adds an additional safety should
someoneaccidentally turnonthemechanical kill switchontheexterior of themodel.
Bomb Drops, Paratroopers, and other Released Items: Many sport and scalemodels includeoneor moreof thesefun
add-ons. Typically, all arecontrolledby asimplemicro-switchpluggedintoCH7. TheswitchisassignedinPARAMETER.
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HELICOPTER MODEL FUNCTIONS
Pleasenotethat nearly all of theBASIC menufunctionsarethesamefor airplane(ACROsetup)
andhelicopter (H-1/H-2/HR3/HN3/H-3/HE3) setups. Thefeaturesthat areidentical refer back totheACROchapter.
TheHelicopter BASIC menuincludesthenormal conditionsthrottleandcollectivepitchcurvesandrevo. mixing.
(idle-upsandthrottleholdareadvancedfeaturesandareintheADVANCE menu).
Helicopter SetupExample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 58.
HELI (H-1/H-2/HR3/HN3/H-3/HE3) BASIC MENU
MODEL SUBMENU:
MODEL SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 25.
MODEL COPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 26.
MODEL NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See ACRO, p. 27.
PARAMETER SUBMENU:
MODEL RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 28.
MODEL TYPE: Informationspecific toHELI models, includingCCPM.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 61.
MODUL(Modulation, PPM or PCM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 30.
CH5, CH7 (Auxiliary Channel assignment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 31.
REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 31.
SWASH AFR(swashplate control direction and travel correction) (not in H-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 63.
END POINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 32.
Setting Up the NORMAL Condition: (TH-CV/NOR, PI-CV/NOR, REVO./NOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 65.
THR-CUT(specialized settings for helicopter specific models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 66.
D/R,EXP (Specialized settings for helicopter specific models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 34.
TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 37.
TRAINER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 38.
TRIMSUBMENU:
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 39.
STEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 39.
SUB-TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 40.
F/S FAILSAFE (loss of clean signal and low receiver battery) SUBMENU (PCMmodeonly):
F/S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 41.
Battery Fail Safe(F/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 41.
HELI (H-1/H-2/HR3/HN3/H-3/HE3) ADVANCE MENU
THROTTLE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 67.
THR-CURVE,PIT-CURVE, andREVO. MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 68.
IDLE-UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 69.
TRIMS/OFFSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 70.
HOVERING SETUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 71.
GYROS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 72.
Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 48.
PROG.MIX1-3(Linear Programmable mixes, default to AIL-RUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SeeACRO, p. 53.
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GETTING STARTED WITH A BASIC HELICOPTER

Thisguidelineisintendedtohelpyouset upabasic( H-1 ) heli, toget acquaintedwiththeradio, togiveyouajumpstart
onusingyour newradio, andtogiveyousomeideasanddirectiononhowtodoevenmorewiththispowerful systemthan
youmay havealready considered. It followsour basicformat of all programmingpages: abigpictureoverviewof what
we'retryingtoaccomplish; a "byname" descriptionof thestepstohelpacquaint youwiththeradio; andthenastep-by-
stepinstructiontoleaveout themystery andchallengeof settingupyour model.
Briefly, thetypical helicopter'scontrolsareasfollows:
Aileron: changescyclic lateral (roll) . Rollsthehelicopter. Tiltstheswashplatetotheleft or right. CH1.
Elevator: changes cyclic pitch. Changes the helicopter's angle of attack (nose up or nose down). Tilts the entire
swashplateforeandaft. CH2.
Rudder: changestheangleof thetail rotor. Yawsthehelicopter left or right. CH4.
CollectivePitch: adjustsmainrotor collective[angleof thepaddles], changingthemainblades' pitch. Increasedcollective
pitch(withthrottle) causesthehelicopter torise. MovesinconjunctionwiththrottleontheTHROTTLE STICK. CH6.
Throttle: opens/closescarburetor. MovesinconjunctionwithcollectivepitchontheTHROTTLE STICK. CH3.
REVO: mixthat addsrudder inconjunctionwithpitch. Thishelpscompensatefor rotationof thehelicopter causedby
the increased engine torque. (Never use revo. mixing with a heading-hold/AVCS gyro which is in heading-
hold/AVCS mode. However, revo. mixingis still usedwhenaheading-hold/AVCS gyroisinnormal mode.)
For additional details, seethatfunction'ssectioninthismanual. Thepagenumbersareindicatedinthefirstcolumnfor you.
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Prepareyour helicopter.
Select theproper MODEL TYPE for your
model. Ex: HELI ( H-1) . Seep. 61.
[NOTE: This is one of several
confirmation to make a change. Only
critical changes require additional
keystrokes to accept the change.]
(If thecorrect model typewasalready
displayed, besuretodoamodel reset
todiscardany unwantedsettings.)
Then, NAMEthemodel. P. 25.
(You do not need to do anything to
"save" or stor e this data.)
IntheBASIC menu, openthe
PARAMETER submenu.
GotoMODEL TYPE.
Select proper MODEL TYPE.
Ex: H-1.
Confirm the change. ClosePARAMETER.
IntheBASIC menu, opentheMODEL
submenu.
GotoMODEL NAME.
Input aircraft'sname.
ClosetheMODEL submenuwhendone.
for 1second.(If ADVANCE, again.)
tohighlightPARAMETER.
tochoosePARAMETER.
to TYPE.
toH-1. for 1second.
sure? displays. toconfirm.
asneededtohighlight MODEL.
tochooseMODEL.
(Firstcharacter of model's
nameishighlighted.)
tochangefirst character.
Whenproper character isdisplayed,
tomovetonextcharacter. Repeat.
Install all servos, switches, receiver per your model'sinstructions. Set all trims
anddialstoneutral.
Confirmall control linkagesare90degrees(or per instructions) fromtheservo
horntotheball link for proper geometry andthat noslopispresent.
Mechanically adjust all linkages to get as close as possible to proper control
throwsandminimizebindingprior toradioset up.
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Reverseservosasneededfor proper
control operation. Ex: LEFT RUDDER
STICK resultsinleadingedgeof tail
rotor bladesmovingleft. Reverseto
operateproperly. P. 31.
Adjust Travelsasneededtomatch
model'srecommendedthrows(usually
listedashighrates).
P. 32.
ActivateTHR-CUT. P. 66.
Set upthrottlecurvefor normal.
2
(Usually changeswill not needtobe
madeprior tofirst flight.) P. 65.
Set upcollectivepitchcurvefor
normal asbaseof -4, center of +5,
endof +8to+10degreesof blade
pitchfor aerobatics.
2
(If just learning
tofly, ask your instructor.) P. 65.
Setuprevo. mixingfor normal. (For
heading-holdgyros, inhibitrevo.) P. 65.
ConfirmGyrodirection. (Note: if
usingaheading-hold/AVCS gyro, use
theGYROprogrammingfor proper
setup. Seep. 72.)
IntheBASIC menu, openREVERSE.
Choosedesiredservoandreverseits
directionof travel.
(Ex: reverserudder servo.)
IntheBASIC menu, choose
END POINT.
Adjust theservo'sendpoints.
(Ex: flapservo)
ReturntoBASICmenu.
OpenTHR-CUT function.
Activatethefunction. Choosedesired
switchandpositiontoactivate.
WithTHROTTLE STICK atidle, adjustthe
rateuntil theengineconsistentlyshuts
off, butthrottlelinkageisnotbinding.
1
Close.
OpentheTHR-CV/NOR function.
Adjust if needed. Closethefunction.
OpenthePIT-CV/NOR function.
Adjust eachpoint tomatchdesired
curve. (Ex first point: 89%.)
Closethefunction.
OpentheREVO-MIXfunction. Adjustto
your desiredstartingpoint. (Ex: 10%.)
Closethefunction.
toREVERSE.
tochooseREVERSE.
toCH4: RUDD.
soREV isselected.
Repeat asneeded.
toEND POINT.
tochooseEND POINT.
to
toOFF.
ELEV.
ELEVATOR STICK.
until uptravel isasdesired.
ELEVATOR STICK.
until downtravel isasdesired.
Repeat asneeded.
toTHR-CUT.
to SW.
to A-DOWN.
A todownposition.
THROTTLE STICK.
toRATE.
toTHR-CV/NOR.
to95%. tonextpoint. Repeat.
toPIT-CV/NOR.
to89%. tonext point. Repeat.
toREVO-MIX.
to10%.
to15%.
Withradioon, movehelicopter'stail totheright by hand.
Thegyroshouldgiveright rudder input (leadingedgeof thetail rotor blades
moveleft).
If thegyrogivestheoppositeinput, reversedirectiononthegyrounit itself.
until shutsoff.
toON.
1
Periodically movethethrottlestick tofull andback downtoensureproper servosettings.
2
It iscritical that dialsVR becenteredwhenthepitchandthrottlecurvesaresetup.
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Be sure to follow your model's instructions for preflight checks, blade tracking, etc. Never assume a set of blades is
properly balancedandwill track without checking.
Check receiver battery voltage! Always check voltage with a voltmeter prior to each and every engine start.
(Never assume being plugged in all night means your radio gear is ready to fly). Insufficient charge, binding servo linkages,
and other problems can result in a dangerous crash with the possibility of injury to yourself, others and property.
Confirmtheswashplateislevel at 0travel. Adjust armsif needed.
Applyfull collectiveandcheckthat theswashplateremainedlevel andthereisnobinding. Repeat for full cyclicpitchand
roll. If not, adjust asneededtocorrect inEND POINT: seep. 32.
Importantnote: prior tosettingupthrottlehold, idle-ups, offsets, etc., besuretogetyour normal conditionoperatingproperly.
Where next?(Other functions you may wish to set up for your model.)
THROTTLE HOLD: P. 67.
SUB-TRIMp. 40andseparatetrimsfor conditions(OFFSETS): p. 70.
IDLE-UP p. 69.
Rudder-to-throttleandother programmablemixesp. 53.
Checkingsetupprior to goingairborne: Check voltage! Then, withtheassistanceof aninstructor, andhavingcompleted
all rangechecks, etc, gradually apply throttleuntil thehelicopter becomes"light ontheskids." Adjust trimsasneededto
correct for any roll, pitch, or yawtendencies. If thetail "wags," thegyrogainistoohigh. Decreasegyrogain.
HELI-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS
MODEL TYPE: Thisfunctionof thePARAMETER submenuisusedtoselect thetypeof model programmingtobeused.
Beforedoinganythingelsetoset upyour model, first youmust decidewhichMODEL TYPE best fitsyour aircraft. If
your transmitter isa7CA, thedefault isACRO. If it isa7CH, thedefault isHELI(H-1).
HELICOPTER SWASHPLATE TYPES:
The7C radios support 6basic swashplatesetups, including"singleservo" (H- 1 - most helicopters usethis type) and5
types of CCPM (cyclic and collectivepitch mixing). A "singleservo" swashplateuses oneservo for each axis: aileron,
elevator (cyclicpitch), andcollectivepitch. CCPM helicoptersutilizeacombinationof servosworkingtogether toachieve
the3axes of motion. Thereare5basic CCPM types, displayedbelow. CCPM has several advantages, themost obvious
of whichisfar lessmechanical complexitytoproperlymovetheswashplateof thehelicopter. Additionally, several servos
workinginunison(ex: HR3, all 3servostogether createelevator movement) dramaticallyincreasesthetorqueavailableas
well astheprecisionandcentering.
Pleasenotethat somehelicoptersaretypeHR3or HN3, except off by180degrees. For example, theKyosho
Caliber
is
HR3but withthe2parallel servostotherear of thehelicopter, not front. If your model'sswashplateisoff by180degrees,
you will still usethat swashplatetype, but also useSWASH AFR (p.63) to adjust thefunctions as needed until it operates
properly. Additionally, different anglesof CCPM mayalsobecreatedutilizingthefullyassignableprogrammablemixes.
(Seeour Frequently AskedQuestionsareaat www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html for specific examples.)
Not operating quite like you expected? Inmany CCPM installationsyouneedtoeither reversethedirectionof aspecific
function(SWASH AFR) or reverseasingleservo'sdirection(REVERSE). SeeSWASH AFR for details.(p.63)
Swashplate Type Setting Procedure
HELI H-1 Type : Independent aileron, pitchandelevator servoslinkedtothe
swashplate. Most kitsareHELI H-1 type.
HELI H-2 Type : pushrodspositionedasshown. Elevator operateswithamechanical
linkage. With Aileron inputs, the aileron and pitch servos tilt the swashplate left and
right; withPitchinputs, theaileronandpitchservosraisetheswashplateupanddown.
HELI HE3 Type : pushrods positioned as shown. With Aileron inputs, theaileron and
pitch servos tilt the swashplate left and right; with Elevator inputs, the servos tilt the
swashplateforeandaft; withPitchinputs, all four servosraisetheswashplateupanddown.
HELI HR3 Type: pushrods positionedas shown. WithAileroninputs, theaileronand
pitchservos tilt theswashplateleft andright; withElevator inputs, thethreeservos tilt
theswashplateforeandaft; withPitchinputs, all threeservos raisetheswashplateup
anddown.
HELI HN3 Type: pushrodspositionedasshown. WithAileroninputs, thethreeservos
tilt theswashplateleft andright; withElevator inputs, theelevator andpitchservostilt
theswashplateforeandaft; withPitchinputs, all threeservos raisetheswashplateup
anddown.
Pitch Aileron
Front
Aileron Pitch
Front
(Pitch) (Aileron)
Elevator
Aileron
(Pitch)
Pitch
(Aileron)
Front
Elevator
120
120 120
HELI H-3 Type : pushrods positionedas shown. Fundamentally, theservooperations
of H-3 typearealmost sameasHR3type.
However, theservoarrangement about elevator operationdiffers.
Aileron
(Pitch)
Pitch
1:1
(Aileron)
Front
Elevator
Aileron
Pitch
Front
Elevator
120
120
120
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Note: Radioshowsprogressonscreenasthemodel memoryisbeingcopiedandbeepsonceuponcompletion. If thepower switchisturnedoff prior
tocompletion, thedatawill not bechanged.
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Change the MODEL TYPE of model #3
fromaircraftto120degreeCCPMwith2
servos working in unison for collective
pitchandaileron[HELI(HR3) ].
Where next?
Confirm you are currently using the
proper model memory. (example: 3)
OpenPARAMETER submenu.
Change to the desired MODEL
TYPE(example, HR3.)
Confirm the change.
Close.
On home screen, check model name
and#ontopleft andright.
If it isnot thecorrect model (example:
3), seeMODEL SELECT, p. 25.
toPARAMETER.
toHR3.
for onesecond.
"sure?" displays. toconfirm.
If asingleservoisnot operatingproperly, REVERSE: seep. 31.
If acontrol isoperatingbackwards(i.e. Elevator), seeSWASH AFR, p. 63.
If unsure see SWASH AFR.
SWASH AFR [HELI(H-2/HE3/HR3/H-3/HN3)only]:
Swashplatefunctionratesettings (SWASH AFR) reduce/increase/reversetherate(travel)
of the aileron, elevator (except H-2 ) and collective pitch functions, adjusting or
reversing the motion of all servos involved in that function, only when using that
function. Sincethesetypesutilizemultipleservostogether tocreatethecontrols, simply
adjustingaservo's REVERSE or END POINT wouldnot properly correct thetravel of any
onecontrol. SinceH-1usesoneservofor eachfunction, thereisnoneedfor AFR inH-1.
This is fairly hard to explain but easy to see, so let's set up Kyosho Caliber's swashplatesettings as an example. With
everythinginstalledper factory instructions, set themodel toHELI(HR3) . Nowlet'sadjust theswashplateproperly.
Sinceaileron always uses no morethan 2 servos, check it first. Either both operateproperly (no changeneeded), both
operatebackwards(reversethewholefunction), or oneservooperatesbackwards(reversethat servoalone).
Next check elevator. Remember, the aileron servo(s) operate correctly, so if elevator does not, we should only have 2
choicesleft - thewholefunctionneedstobereversed, or theservo(s) not sharedwithaileronneedtobereversed.
Last iscollective. If aileronandelevator areworkingproperly, theonly thingthat couldbewrongisthewholedirection
collectiveoperates(reversethewholefunction). Inour example, HR3 is180degreesoff fromtheswashplateof theCaliber.
Thecollectivepitchoperationisbackwards; but reversing all three servos would also reverse the aileron and elevator
operations. Changing the collective pitch rate, however, from+50%to-50%, will reversethecollectivepitchwithout
affectingtheaileronaction.
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CHECKING FOR PROPER MOTION ON AN HR3 SWASHPLATE
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Adjust thetravel of thecollectivepitch
from +50% to -23%, reversing the
travel of all 3 servos and decreasing
their travel in collective pitch only, on
anHR3 MODEL TYPE.
Where next?
OpenSWASH AFR function.
Adjust PIT travel to-23.
Closethemenu.
toSWASH
to-23%.
Confirmtheswashplateislevel at 0travel. Adjust armsif needed.
Applyfull collectiveandcheckthat theswashplateremainedlevel. If not, adjust
servo'stravelsasneededtocorrect. END POINT: seep. 32.
Set upthenormal condition: (TH-CV/NOR, PI-CV/NOR, REVO./NOR): seep. 65.
Set upD/R,EXP: seep. 34.
HR3 Swash Type
AILERON STICK.
ELEVATOR STICK.
RUDDER STICK.
THROTTLE STICK.
PROPER MOTION
Swashplatetiltsright.
Front of swashplatemoves
down; back of swashplate
movesup.
Theleadingedgesof tail
bladesrotateleft.
EntireSwashplatelifts.
WRONG MOTION
Swashplatetiltsleft.
Backof Swashplatemovesup.
Back of Swashplatemoves
down.
Swashplatemovesthe
opposite.
Entireswashplatemovesup.
Bladesrotatedright.
Swashplatelowers.
HOW TO FIX
ReverseAIL settingin
SWASH to-50%.
Ch6servomoves
incorrectly; REVERSE.
Ch1servomoves
ReverseELEsettinginSWASH.
(ex: +50 to-50)
Ch2servomoves
REVERSE therudder servo.
ReversePITsettinginSWASH.
Setting up the Normal Flight Condition: TheNormal flight conditionis typically utilizedfor hovering. Thethrottleand
collectivepitchcurves areadjustedtoprovideconsistent engineRPM despitetheincrease/decreaseincollectivepitchof
theblades. Thiskeepstheenginefrom"boggingdown" under excessiveload(liketryingtoaccelerateacar onasteephill
in5thgear) or excessiveRPM under insufficient load(likeflooringthethrottlewhileinneutral), riskingenginedamage.
Asthe2curvesandrevo. mixingareall interrelated, wewill discussall threefirst, thencompleteasamplesetup.
Notethatthenormal throttleandpitchcurvesandrevomixareall availableintheBASIC menufor simplicity. Thesemayalsobe
updatedlater intheADVANCE menuwiththesettingsfor theother 3conditions[idle-up1(IDL1), idle-up2(IDL2) andthrottle
hold(HOLD)]. Note: Thethrottleandpitchcurvesfor thenormal conditionarealwayson. Theycannot beinhibited. The
other threeconditionsareactivatedwiththeir throttlecurvesor throttlehold. For idle-ups, seep. 69. For throttlehold, seep. 67.
TH-CV/NOR: inputsthenormal (NORM) throttlecurve, whichisusuallynotalinear responsetoTHROTTLE STICK motion.
Adjustingpoint 3of thecurveadjusts theengine's RPM at theTHROTTLE STICK midpoint - thedesiredpositionfor
hovering. Theother 4points arethenadjustedto createthedesiredidleandmaximumenginespeed, andasmooth
transitionin-between. For moreonthrottlecurves, seep. 69.
PI-CV/NOR: inputsthenormal (NORM) collectivepitchcurve, thecollectivepitchcurvefor flight near hover. The
normal collective pitch curve is adjusted to match the throttle curve, providing the best vertical performance at a
constant enginespeed, withastartingcurveof -4base, +5neutral, and+8to+10degreesof bladepitchmaximum*.
You can programtheresponseover a5-point curvefor thebest collectivepitch anglerelativeto THROTTLE STICK
movement. For moreoncollectivepitchcurves, seep. 69.
REVO.: mixescollectivepitchcommandstotherudder (aPITCH-RUDDERmix) tosuppressthetorquegeneratedby
changesinthemainrotor'scollectivepitchangle, keepingthemodel fromyawingwhenthrottleisapplied. REVO.
isextremelyhelpful in"tamingthetail" of modelsnot usingheading-hold/AVCSgyros. Never userevo. mixing
inconjunctionwithaheading-hold/AVCS gyro whileinheading-hold/AVCS mode.
Revo. mixingisstill usedwiththesegyroswhileset tothenormal mode. For detailsonrevo, includingdefault points
for clockwiseandcounterclockwiserotatingrotors, seep. 69.
*These default recommendations assume you are doing forward flight. If you are just learning, please follow your instructor's guidance. Some
instructors likea+1basepoint for trainingso that thehelicopter comes downvery slowly, evenif your instincts pull thethrottle/collectivestick to
thebottominahurry.
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THROTTLE CUT: TheTHR-CUT functionisusedtokill theengineat theendof aflight. Theenginecanbestoppedwith
onetouchof anyswitch, eliminatingtheneedtomovethetrimtokill theengineandthenreadjust prior toeachflight. The
helicopter THR-CUT includes an ON/OFF throttle position (normally a little above idle). You must move the THROTTLE
STICK backbelowthesetpointbeforetheTHR-CUT functioncanbereset, toavoidsuddenengineacceleration. For adetailed
exampleof throttlecut setup, seeACROp. 33.
Note: Besuretoaddthestepof settingatrigger point bycursoringtoTHR, thenputtingthe
THROTTLE STICK inthedesiredpositionandpressingandholdingthedial for onesecond.
Noticethatthisfunctioncannotbereversedtotrigger onlyabove thestickpoint.
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Set up Normal Flight Condition
Throttle/Collective Pitch Curves
and Revo.
Base point: Adjust basepoint of
throttlecurveuntil engineidles
reliably onground. Adjust basepoint
of collectivepitchcurvetoachieve-4
degreesof bladepitch.
Apply throttleuntil themodel sits
"light" onitsskids. Adjust basepoint
of REVO. until model doesnot rotate
itsnoseat all.
Hover point: Adjustcollectivepitchcurve
to+5degrees. Easeheli intoahover.
Land/shutengineoff. Adjustthrottle
curvesandrudder trim. Repeatuntil
model hoverssmoothlyathalf throttle.
Rapidly apply throttlefrom1/4to1/2
stick. Adjust REVO. points2and3
until themodel doesnot rotateits
noseuponthrottleapplication.
High point: Adjust collectivepitch
curveto+8to+10degrees. From
hover, throttleuprapidly. If engine
bogs, increasethethrottlecurve. If
engineover-revs, increasethe
collectivepitchcurveat points4or 5.
Applyfull throttlewhilehovering, then
descendbacktohover. AdjustREVO.
until thenosedoesnotchangeheading.
Where next?
OpentheTHR-CV/NOR function.
Adjust thefirst point. (Ex: 5%.)
OpenthePIT-CV/NOR function.
Adjust thefirst point. (Ex: 8%.)
OpentheREVO. function.
(Ex: High 5%, Low10%.)
Adjust THR-CV/NOR.
Adjust PIT-CV/NOR.
Adjust THR-CV/NOR.
Adjust PIT-CV/NOR.
toTHR-CV/NOR.
to5%.
toPIT-CV/NOR.
to8%.
toREVO.
to5%.
Repeat aboveasneeded.
to10%.
GYROfunction: seep. 72.
Adjust HOV-THR andHOV-PIT if needed: seep. 71.
SettingupThrottleHold: seep. 67.
Setting up idle-ups 1 and 2: Throttle and collective pitch curves and revo.
mixing(TH-CURVE, PI-CURVE, REVO. MIX): seep. 69.
D/R,EXP: seep. 34.
HELI-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS
THR-HOLD: Thisfunctionholdstheengineintheidlingpositionanddisengagesit fromtheTHROTTLE STICK whenSWITCH
E (7CH) or G (7CA) ismoved. It iscommonly usedtopracticeauto-rotation.
Prior to setting up THR-HOLD, hook up thethrottlelinkageso that thecarburetor is
opened fully at high throttle, then use the digital trim to adjust the engine idle
position. To have THR- HOLD maintain idle, move the THROTTLE STICK to the idle
position, thenmovetheholdSWITCH onandoff andkeepchangingtheoffset value
until theservodoesnot move. Tolower theengineidlespeed, or if youwant toshut
off, input amorenegativenumber.
Adjustability:
Idling position: Rangeof -50% to+50%centeredabout thethrottleidlepositiontoget thedesiredengineRPM.
Rudder offset: Offsetsthetail rotor pitch. Keepsthefuselagefromrotatinginthrottlehold.
Switch assignment: AssignedtoSWITCH G (7CA) or E (7CH) down. Not adjustable.
Throttle curve: Sincethethrottleismovedtoasinglepreset position, nocurveisavailablefor THR-HOLD.
Collective pitch curve: Independent curve, typically adjustedto createabladepitchrangeof -4 to +6 to +12, is
automatically activatedwithTHR-HOLD.
Revo. mix: Sincerevo. mix adjustsfor torquefromtheengine, norevo. mix isavailablefor THR-HOLD.
Priority: Thethrottleholdfunctionhaspriorityover idle-up. Besurethat thethrottleholdandidle-upSWITCHES areinthe
desiredpositionsbeforetryingtostarttheengine. (Werecommendstartingyour engineinthrottleholdfor safetyreasons.)
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Set upthrottlehold.
Determinedesiredthrottlepositionby
idlingengine, turnonTHR-HOLD, and
adjust percentageasrequiredtoreach
thedesiredrunningpoint.
Where next?
OpenTHR-HOLD function.
Set desiredengineposition.
Optional: set up a rudder offset.
Close.
toTHR-HOLD.
toOFF.
todesiredpercent.
toOFF. todesiredoffset.
PIT-CURVE for THR-HOLD: seep. 69.
GYROsetup: seep. 72.
SettinguptheIdle-Ups: ThrottleandCollectivepitchCurvesandRevo. Mixing
(TH-CURVE, PIT-CURVE, REVO. MIXING) for idle-ups: seep. 69.
D/R,EXP: seep. 34.
THR-CURVE andPIT-CURVE: These5-point curvesareutilizedtobest matchthebladecollectivepitchtotheengineRPM for
consistent loadontheengine. Curvesareseparatelyadjustablefor normal, idle-up1andidle-up2. Inaddition,
aseparatecollectivepitchcurveis availablefor throttlehold. Samplecurves aredisplayedintheappropriatesetuptypes
(ex: normal flight condition, p. 65) for clarity.
Suggested defaults:
Normal: Collectivepitchcurvethatresultsinpoints1, 3and5providing -4, +5, (+8to+10)* degreespitch. A throttle
curvesettingof 0, 30, 50, 70, 100%.
Idle-up 1: Idle-ups 1 is typically the same except for the gyro settings, with heading-hold/AVCS mode.
Thepitchcurvewill likely besimilar tothenormal curveabove.
Idle-up 2: Collectivepitch curvethat results in points 1, 3 and 5 providing (-8 to -10), 0, (+8 to +10) degrees. A
throttlecurveof 100, 75, 50, 75, 100toprovidefull throttlefor invertedmaneuvers.
Throttle Hold pitch curve: Start withthenormal pitchcurve(for invertedautos, start fromtheidle-up2pitchcurve), but
increasethelast point approximately1-2, if available, toensuresufficient pitchat landing.
*(These default recommendations assume you are doing forward flight. If you are just learning, please follow your instructor's guidance. Some
instructors likea+1basepoint for trainingso that thehelicopter comes downvery slowly, evenif your instincts pull thethrottle/collectivestick to
thebottominahurry.)
Adjustability:
Normal conditioncurvesareeditableintheBASIC menufor convenience.
All curvesmay beadjustedintheADVANCE menu.
Automatically selectedwiththeproper condition.
Theidle-upcurvesareadjustedby themodeler tomaintainconstant RPM evenwhenthecollectivepitchisreduced
duringflight (includinginverted).
Tochangewhichcondition'scurveisbeingedited, simplypresstheMODE/PAGE BUTTON toscroll throughthecurves
available, or cursor upabovepoint 1andchangethecurvenamed.
For clarity, thenameof theconditioncurrentlyactive(switchedonintheradio) isshowninparenthesesbehindname
of conditionwhosecurveisbeingedited.
Idle-upsandthrottleholdpitchcurvesmaybeeditedevenbeforetheconditionshavebeenmadeactiveor whilethey
areactivebut not selected.
REVO. MIX: This linear curvemix adds oppositerudder input to counteract thechanges in torquewhen thespeed and
collectivepitchof thebladesischanged.
Adjustability:
REVO.MIX: normal for hoveringandidle-ups(1and2) combined.
REVO.MIX iseditableintheBASIC and ADVANCE menu.
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Revo. mixingrates arelinear curves. For aclockwise-turningrotor, therudder is mixedintheclockwisedirection
whencollectivepitchisincreased; for counterclockwise-turning, theopposite. Changetheoperatingdirectionsetting
by changingthesignsof thenumbersinthecurvefromplus(+) tominus(-) andviceversa.
Revo. curves for idle-ups areoftenv-shapedto provideproper rudder input withnegativepitchandincreasedthrottle
duringinvertedflight. (Rudder isneededtocounter thereactionwhenever thereisincreasedtorque. Ininvertedflight,
throttle stick below half has increased throttle and negative pitch, therefore increasing torque and rotating the
helicopter unlesstherevo. mix isalsoincreasingappropriately.)
IDLE-UPS: additional flight conditions availablespecifically for helicopters. Theseadditional flight conditions contain
different throttlecurves, collectivepitch curves, and trims to makethehelicopter perform
certainmaneuversmoreeasily. Lastly, thegyroanddual ratefunctionsmay beset toprovideseparateratesper condition
selected, includingonefor eachidle-up.
Oneof themost commonflight conditions caneasily flipfromupright to invertedandback. To do so, thepitchcurveis
set to0pitchat half stick, positivepitch(climbupright) abovehalf, andnegativepitch(climbwheninverted) belowhalf
stick. Thethrottlecurveisadjustedtoallowtheenginetorunconsistently throughout thechangesinpitch.
Additional idle-ups may be used to maximize the helicopter's flight characteristics in certain types of flight (i.e. fast
forwardmotion, backward) or maneuvers(loops, rolls, stall turns), or eventhesamemaneuver butchangingfromheading-
hold/AVCS gyro modeto normal gyro mode. The7C provides 2idle-ups to allowthemodeler 2additional setups along
withthenormal flight condition.
Adjustability:
SWITCH G (7CA) or E (7CH) is programmedfor normal (NORM), idle-up1(IDL1), andidle-up2(IDL2) curves. This
switch/positionassignment isnot adjustable.
Activatedwiththethrottlecurvefor that conditioninTHR-CURVE.
Curvesareadjustedtomaintainconstant RPM evenwhenthecollectivepitchisnegative(inverted).
Gyrosettingsmay beset separately for eachidle-up. (Seep. 72.)
ActivatingOFFSET makestheTRIMLEVERS adjust thetrimseparately ineachof theidle-upconditions.
Dual ratesmay beset uptoallowtri rates- aratefor eachof the3primary controlsinnormal/idleupconditions.
For anexampleof throttleandpitchcurvesandrevo, pleaseseeNormal Flight Condition Setup, p. 65.
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OFFSET: Optional separatetrimsinadditiontothosefor thenormal condition. Thisfunctionisusedtoautomaticallychange
thetrimof ahelicopter, for example, when transitioned fromhover to flying at high speed. A clockwise-rotation rotor
helicopter tends to drift to theright at highspeed, so anaileronoffset may beappliedto offset thehelicopter to theleft.
Thenecessary elevator offset varieswithmodel geometry, soit must bedeterminedby notingcollectivepitchchangesat
highspeed. Therudder offset isaffectedby bothrevo. mixingandtrimlever movement whileintheoffset function.
Adjustability:
Completeswitchassignability, plusaCONDITION optionthat creates/switchesbetweenindividual trimsfor eachof the
idle-ups.
WhenOFFSET isactive(itsswitchison), movingtheTRIMLEVERS adjuststhestoredoffset, not thetrimsinthenormal
condition.
WhenOFFSET isinactive(itsswitchisoff), theOFFSET andanytrimadjustmentstoit havenoeffect (model obeysthe
trimsettingsof thecurrently-activeflight condition.)
DefaultstoINH.
WhenOFFSET isinhibited, trimadjustmentsmadeinany flight conditionaffect all flight conditions.
NOTE: Remember, offsets andrevo. mixes arenot recommendedwhenusingheading-hold/AVCS gyros inAVCS mode
becausethey conflict withtheautomatic correctionstotrimandtorquethat AVCS provides.
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Set up separate trims for each of the
twoidle-upconditions.
Adjust the idle-up 2 rudder trim to
correct for torqueat highspeeds.
Where next?
Openthe
OFFSET function.
ChangeswitchsettingtoE
Select IDL2.
Adjust trim settings as needed. (Ex:
rudder to+8%.)
Closemenusandconfirmdifferencein
trimsbetweennormal andidle-up2.
toOFFSET.
to+8%.
E (7CH) or G (7CA) from
NORMALtoIDL2. Check that rudder
trimchanges.
THR-HOLD: seep. 67.
(TH-CURVE, PIT-CURVE, REVO. MIXING for idle-ups: seep. 69.
toE.
toOFF.
to2 (IDL2).
HOVERING ADJUSTMENTS (HOV-THR andHOV-PIT):
Hoveringthrottleandhoveringpitcharefine-tuningadjustments for thethrottleandcollectivepitchcurves individually,
af
Note: HOV-THR isactiveinnormal withandoptionfor normal andidleup1. HOV-PIT isonlyactiveinnormal
condition.
fectingperformanceonlyaroundthecenter point. Theyallowin-flight tweakingof thecurvesfor ideal setup.
Adjustability:
Rotor speedchangescausedbytemp., humidity
HOV-THRandHOV-PIT canassigntheknobVRonlytooneof thesefunctionsatatime. Eachtime, assigntheknob
, altitudeor other changesinflyingconditionsareeasilyaccommodated.
Bothadjustmentsmay beinhibitedif not desired.
inthesefunctions. Temporarilyturningoff theknobbutmaintainingthelastmemorized setting.
Adjustmentsmaybememorizedandthentheknobsreturnedtocenter point tousethat amount of adjustment. Allows
easy useof thetrimmingknobs for multiplemodels. (Notethat whenmemorizationis repeatedwiththeknoboffset
fromcenter, thetrimvalueaccumulates.)
Adjustments are quickly reset to the initial value by turning the dial until the trimreads 0%, memorizing, then
returningtheknobtoitscenter position.
Notethat all functions, includingthese, assumethemodel hoversat half stick.
Availableinnormal conditiononly.
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Fine-tune hovering with the hovering
adjustments. Remember these affect
only thehovering(normal) condition.
Adjust throttle and collective pitch
curves until model hovers nicely. In
flight, adjust collective pitch and
throttle curves near hover point
independently with HOV-THR andHOV-
PIT knobs.
Storenewsettingsafter flight.
Where next?
OpentheHOV-THR function.
Assign thedial VR.
Storethecurrent dial settings prior to
selectinganother model.
Close.
OpentheHOV-PIT function.
Storethecurrent dial settings prior to
ChangeVR to OFF.
settingHOV-THR function.
Close.
toHOV-THR.
to ON.
for onesecondtostore.
or VR tocenter.
toHOV-PIT.
for onesecondtostore.
or VR tocenter.
to OFF.
THR-HOLD: seep. 67.
(TH-CURVE, PIT-CURVE, REVO. MIXING for idle-ups: seep. 69.
D/R,EXP: seep. 34.
In flight, adjust throttlecurvenear hover point with theknob.
GYROS : Using electronics to take some of the complexity out of setups and flight.
What is a gyro? A gyroscopeis anelectronic unit that senses motionandcorrects for it. For example, if thewindblows
your helicopterstail totheleft, agyrowill sensethat motion(andconfirmthat noinput wasgiven) andwill correct for it.
How does it help in helicopter setup? A goodgyro will totally eliminatetheneedfor revo. mixing. Thegyro will sense
andcorrect theunwantedmotionfor you, soyoudon't havetospendtimetoget acomplex curveoperatingproperly.
Gyro sensor kinds: Therearemany different kindsof gyros. Early gyrosweremechanical, withaspinningdrumsimilar
to achild's gyroscopetoy. Thenext generation utilized aspecial typeof crystal, called piezoelectric, which sensed the
motionandprovidedanelectrical pulse. Thefinest gyros at thetimeof this writingareSMM technology. Thesesilicone
micro machines, or computer chips, sense the motion. SMM is far more accurate and less susceptible to inaccuracies
causedby temperaturechanges, etc.
Types of gyro responses:
Normal: sensemotionanddampenit (if thegyrorotatesoff coursefor 2seconds, it correctsfor 2seconds).
Heading-hold/AVCS: calculatetheangleof rotation(bytrackingthetime/rateof change) andthenprovidecorrection
until thesamerotationisachieved.
Stick priority: a feature on most high-end gyros. The more input given on the channel the gyro controls, the less
sensitivethegainisautomatically. Thisway, if yougivealargeinputfor astall turn, for example, thegyroturnsitself
off and does not fight thestall turn. As you easeoff therudder, thegain increases again, minimizing tail wag and
keeping the model straight. (If your gyro does not include stick priority, you can manually create it. Please see
www.futaba-rc.com\faq\faq-7c.html.)
Choosing the right gyro for your skills, your helicopter, and your budget:
Mechanical: somearestill available. They arevery challengingtoset upandnot asreliableaspiezoor SMM.
Non-Heading-HoldPiezo: thesearenowinexpensivegyrosthat arereliableandeasytoset up. Somehavedual rates
andremotegaincontrol toadjust sensitivity inflight. Lack heading-holdcapabilitiesfor precisionflying.
Heading-HoldPiezo: Until recently, thecreamof thecrop. Expensive, andmorecomplextosetup. AddsGPS-likeheading
recognition. Exhibitsminor difficultieswithtemperaturedrift(positionsettingvaryingwithunit'stemperature).
Heading-HoldSMM: 21st Centurygyrotechnology. Computer chiptechnology. Expensive, easier set up, higher durability.
Significant decrease in temperature sensitivity. Many include frame rate settings to allow faster response when using
specializeddigital servos. Examples:
GY401: Simpler set up. Ideal for learningaerobaticsthrough3D.
GY502: Better centeringthan401for moreadvancedaerobatics. Ideal throughClassIII competition.
GY601: Exceptional center. Extremely fast responsetime. Requiresspecializedservo.
GYRO: simplifies adjusting/selectingthegyrosensitivity, andcanprovidemorethan2gyrogainsettings. (Thehigher the
gain, themorecorrection thegyro provides and the"softer" or less responsivethehelicopter feels.) This function
makesthebest possibleuseof theinflight adjustablegainof most gyros..
Adjustability:
Plugthegyro'ssensitivity adjustment tochannel 5of thereceiver. (not assignable)
STDandAVCS/Heading-hold(GY) setuptypesavailabletosimplify adjustmentsfor AVCS/Heading-holdgyros.
Full switchassignability or may select Cond.option.
Eachgyrosettingmay beset from0to100%gain.
Dual modegyros(heading-hold/AVCS andnormal) areeasily triggeredtoeachmodeby changingthegyrosettings
sign.
Larger percentagesindicatemoregain, or gyroresponsiveness.
Tail waggingor shakingindicatesexcessivegainsettings. Turndowngyrosettinguntil wagstops.
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GainExamplefor AVCS/Heading-holdGyros(GY)
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Setupaheading-hold/AVCSgyrowith
heading-hold/AVCS settinginidle-up
1 and normal mode setting in
idle-up2andnormal.
Where next?
OpenandactivatetheGYROfunction.
Optional: change gyro type to
Heading-hold (GY).
Optional: change switch assignment.
Ex: select E.
Adjust gyro rates as needed. (Ex:
NORM to A80%, IDL1 to A70%, IDL2
to N70%asstartingpoints.)
Closethefunction.
toGYRO.
toSW.
toE.
toA80%.
toA70%.
toN70%.
D/R,EXP: seep. 34.
toON.
toGY.
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GLOSSARY
3D: Common name for certain types of aerobatic maneuvers. Aircraft: flying below the models stall speed, such as
torquerolls. Helicopters: combining2or moremaneuvers, suchasrollingloop.
4.8V: 4.8volt battery pack, madeof 4Ni-Cd1.2V cells. SeeAccessories.
5-cell: 6.0volt battery pack, madeof 4alkalinecellsor 5Ni-Cdcells. SeeAccessories.
6V (6Volt): battery pack, madeof 4alkalinecellsor 5Ni-Cdcells. SeeAccessories.
Accessories: additional optional itemswhichmay beusedwithyour 7C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ACRO: model typedesignedfor usewithpoweredaircraft. SelectedinthePARA submenuunder TYPE . . . . . . . . . . ..29
ACT. Active. Makeafeatureabletobeutilized. Oppositeof INH. Only visibleincertainfeatures.
AdjustableFunctionRate: seeSWASH AFR.
AdjustableServoTravel (AST): aspecific typeof endpoint adjustment. SeeEND POINT.
AdjustableTravel Limited(ATL): Endpoint adjustment for lowendonly, for throttlechannel. SeeATL.
AdjustableTravel Volume(ATV): anolder, lessspecific termfor endpoint adjustment. SeeEND POINT.
ADVANCE menus: Specific menus for eachmodel typewhichallowthemodeler to access andprogramtheradio's more
advancedfeatures.
AFR: Adjustablefunctionrate. Usedonly inHELI model typeswithCCPM heads. SeeSWASH AFR.
AIL-2: secondaileronservoassignment. SeeTwin aileron servos.
Aileron: surfacethat controlstheroll of themodel. Alsocalledcyclic roll onahelicopter.
Aileron-to-flapmixing: Mixingusedtocreatefull-spanaileronaction. Not apreprogrammedmix. SeeProgrammable
mix.
Aileron-to-rudder mix: Mixingthat automatically createsa"coordinatedturn". Not apreprogrammedmix. See
Programmable mix.
AileronDifferential: Decreaseddownailerontravel whencomparedtoupailerontravel. Minimizes"dragging" thelow
wingandcreatesmoreaxial rolls. SeeTwin aileron servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
AIRBRAKE: (ACRO) Combineselevator andflaptosuddenly slowthemodel for spot landings. May betriggeredby
THROTTLE STICK POSITION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
AMA: Academy of Model Aeronautics. Non-profit organizationgoverningmodel aircraft flight intheUS. . . . . . . . . .5
AST: AdjustableServoTravel. SeeEND POINT.
ATL: AdjustableTravel Limited. Standardtypeof trimusedfor throttle, wherethetrimiseffectiveonlyintheidleportionof the
THROTTLE STICK POSITION. Normal trimsaffecttheentiretravel of theservo(ex: elevator trims), butATL trimsonlythelowend
of thethrottlemovement, allowingthrottleidleadjustmentsthatdon'tover-drivetheservoatfull throttle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
ATV: Older, lessclear terminology for endpoint adjustment. SeeEND POINT.
Autorotation: The ability of a helicopter to land safely without engine power, using the stored energy in the blade's
rotationtoproducelift for flaring.
Backupbattery: battery usedtoprotect datastorageincaseof removal of master transmitter battery. Inmost Futaba
radios, includingthe7C, EEPROM datastorageisused, sonobackupbattery isusedor needed.
BACKUP ERROR: transmitter'shard-codedmemory hasbeenlost. Sendfor serviceimmediately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Base-Loadedantenna: alsocalledWhipantenna. Aftermarket equipment not approvedby Futaba.
Basic model setups: guidelinestosettingupthemost basic modelsof eachtype. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACRO22
HELI 58
BASIC menus: Specific menuswithmost commonly usedfeaturesfor eachmodel type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ACRO25
HELI 58
Battery careandcharging. (ChargingtheNi-Cdbatteries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery FailSafe: determineshowthereceiver indicatesanairbornepack low-battery warning. Defaults: 56%throttle,
requiresthrottletoidletooverride. Toadjust thewarningpoint, set aTHROTTLE STICK POSITION inF/S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BEEP: toneemittedby transmitter tosignify avariety of situations. SeeError messages.
Binding: friction in ajoint exceeding themovement of thelinkage. Sticking or inability to continuemovement. Theservo
continuestoattempttomovethesurfacebeyonditspower/capabilities, rapidlydrainingbatterypower asitcontinuestostruggle.
Buddy Box: seeTrainer box.
CCPM: Cyclic(pitchandroll) CollectivePitchMixing. Multipleservosworkinunisononthehelicoptersheadtocreateone
or moreof thecontrol functions. Ex: 3servossetat120degreesoperatetheentirehead. The2forwardservosworktogether to
rotateboththebladespitchandtheroll cyclic(aileron) inaHR3headtype. SeeMODEL TYPE,HELI.
Charge: toincreasetheelectrical energy, measuredasvoltage, availableinabatterypack. SeeBattery care and charging.
Condition: (HELI) separateflight setupthat hassignificant adjustability separatefromthebasic model setup. SeeIDLE-
UP 1, 2 andTHROTTLE HOLD.
Contact information, NorthAmericanServiceCenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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Copy model: seeMODEL COPY.
Crow: see AIRBRAKE(ACRO).
Cursor: SeeSELECT BUTTONS.
Cyclic: horizontal controlsonahelicopter. Cyclicpitchistypicallycalledelevator. Cyclicroll istypicallycalledaileron.
Datareset: eraseall datainaspecific model. SeeRESET.
Deltapeak charger: commonnamefor aspecializedcharger designedandrequiredtoproperly peak chargebothNiMH
andNiCdbatteries, actually calledaZeroDeltaV Peak Charger. SeeBattery Care and Charging.
Dial: transmittersrotary control andbuttonusedinvariouswaysduringprogramming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Differential: unevenmovement ineachdirectionof acontrol surface. Usually usedwhendiscussingaileronsor when
describinganundesirableunevennessinmovement of other controls. SeeTwin aileron servos.
Diode: anelectronic devicewhichonly allowscurrent toflowonedirection. Usedtoprotect radioagainst power surge
andreversedpolarity duringcharging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Discharge: todepletetheelectrical energy inabattery pack, usually toitslowest safevoltage, for storageor asapart of
regular maintenance. SeeBattery care and charging.
Dual aileronservos: (ACRO) amodel using2servoson2separatechannelstooperateailerons. May include
flaperonaction. See Twin aileron servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Dual elevator servos: (ACRO) amodel using2servoson2separatechannelstooperateelevators. Includeselevon,
V-tail.
Dual rates(D/R,EXP): reduce/increasetheservotravel by flippingaswitch(or by stick position). Usedtomakemodel
morecomfortabletofly indifferent maneuvers. 7C supportstripleratesby simply assigningdual ratesto3position
switches. Includesexponential function, seeEXP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
ElapsedTimeCounter reset: seeTIMER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Elevator: surfacewhichcontrolsthemodelsrateof climbor descent. Alsocalledcyclic pitchonhelicopters.
Elevator-to-flapmix: (ACRO) Usedtoapply flapsalongwithelevatorstoincreaselift, allowingmodeler tofly at
slower speeds, maketighter loopsor turns, etc.
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Elevator-to-pitchmix: (HELI) usedtoadjust pitchtocounter thelossof angleof attack whenelevator input isgiven. Not
apreprogrammedmix. SeeProgrammable mix. .
ELEVON: flyingwingconfigurationwith2servosworkingtogether tocreatebothaileronandelevator action. . . . . . .45
Elevons: twosurfaces, oneoneachwing, whichwork asbothaileronsandelevators. SeeELEVON.
END BUTTON: control buttonusedduringprogrammingtoreturntopreviousmenuor closemenualtogether.
ENDPOINT: oftenabbreviatedEPA. Adjuststhetotal travel ineachdirectionof proportional servos regardlessof their control
assignment. Ex: adjustmenttoAIL channel will adjustonlytheservopluggedintochannel 1evenif beingusedasoneof two
flaperonsor elevons. Note: Endpointisnotanabsolute; mixingcanstill drivetheservofarther thanthissetting. . . . . . . . . . .32
Enginecut: seeTHR-CUT.
EPA: seeEND POINT.
Error messages: warnings/cautionsprovidedby theradiowhenpotential problemsmay exist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Exponential (D/R,EXP): adjustment totherelationshipof STICK MOVEMENT toservomovement, typically usedtosoften
overly sensitivemodelsaroundcenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
FailSafe(F/S ): setsservopositionswheninterferenceisencounteredor signal islost. Availableonly inPCM
transmissionmode. AlsoincludesBattery FailSafesettings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Flap-to-aileronmix: (ACRO ) usedtocreatefull spanflapreactioninflight. Not apreprogrammedmix. See
Programmable mix. .
Flap-to-elevator mix: (ACRO) usedtocounteract unwantedchangesinpitchwhenflapsaredeployed.
FLAPERON: oneservooneachaileron, pluggedintochannels1and6, whichoperatebothasaileronsandasflaps. . .43
FLAP-TRIM: Adjustment of central positionof flaperons, default assignedtoCHANNEL 6 KNOB. May alsobeusedas
primary or only control of flaperonsactingasflaps, or other mixesmay beset up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Frequency: channel onwhichradiotransmits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Frequencyband: Intheentirespectrum, transmissionsaredesignatedintermsof "frequencybands" whichexhibit similar
properties. IntheUS, specificfrequencieswithinthe72MHz bandareregulatedbytheFCC tobeusedsolelyfor remote
control aircraft. 50MHz bandisavailablefor model usebythoseholdingaHAM amateur radiooperatorslicense. 75MHz
issolelyfor remotecontrol groundmodels. 27MHz islegal for air or grounduse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Function(F) modeof TRAINER, allowsstudent radiotousethecomputer programmingfor that channel inthemaster radio.
Ex: allowsastudent witha4-channel transmitter toflyan8-servoaerobaticplaneor a5-servohelicopter. SeeTRAINER.
Gain: theresponsivenessor amount of control giventhegyro. Onahighgain, thegyroisvery activeandoverrides
nearly all other actions. Toohighagainmay result inwagging at thesurfaceasthegyroover-correctsrepeatedly in
eachdirection. SeeGYRO SENS.
Gear doors: coversfor retractablelandinggear, may beoperatedseparately fromlandinggear onsomemodels. . . . .56
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Gyro, gyroscope: equipment that senseschangeindirectionandprovidesinput tocompensatefor that change. For
descriptionof aircraft use, seep. 56. For descriptionof types, andhelicopter use, seeGYRO.
GYRO (HELI ): gyrosensitivity programmingdesignedtoeasethesetupanduseof gyroscopesonmodel helicopters.
Manual pagesincludeextensivedescriptionsof gyrotypes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Gyros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Heading-holdgyro: gyrothatspecificallymeasurestheunwanteddeflectionangleandcompensatesuntil acorrespondingangle
hasbeenreturned. SeeGyros.
HELI: model type, rotary wing. SeeMODEL TYPE.
Helicopter radio: transmitter that includeshelicopter-friendly switchandcontrol layout andsufficient programmingto
at least support a5-channel helicopter. The7CA and7CH radiosbothcontainall neededprogramming. The7CH hasa
moreheli-friendly layout (throughswitchpositioningandnoratchet onthrottlefor easier hovering)
Highband: 72MHz equipment onachannel from36to60. Receiver channel may bechangedtoany channel withinthe
highbandwithout needingretuning. Transmitter must not bechangedexcept by certifiedtechnician. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
HighRate: SeeD/R,EXP.
Hover: tomaintainastationary positionrelativetoapoint ontheground.
HOVERING PITCH: seeHovering setups.
HOVERING THROTTLE: seeHovering setups.
Hoveringsetups: in-flight adjustmentstopitchandthrottlecurvesaroundcenter THROTTLE STICK position(theideal
hoveringpoint). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
IDLE-UP: separateconditioncreatedtoallowinvertedandother typesof flight withahelicopter not easily achievedin
thenormal condition. Note: theidle-upsareactivatedby activatingtheir throttlecurves. Alsonotethat OFFSET is
availabletocreateseparatetrimswithineachcondition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
INH: makesafeatureinactive/unabletobeused. Whenafunctionisinhibited, it cannot beusedevenif theassigned
switchisON. Turnsoff functionality without losingany settings. Only visibleinspecific features.
Inhibit: seeINH.
Installation: radioinstallationandsetup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Inverted: tofly amodel upside-down.
Invertedflight control programming: not availableinthe7C. Most modelersnolonger usethis"crutch" tofly inverted,
insteadlearningtorecognizethemodel'sbehaviorswheninvertedandcompensateappropriately.
Kill switch: (1) throttlecut switchtoclosecarburetor (seeTHR-CUT, p. 33). (2) gasolineignitionenginekill switch
whichremovesspark totheplugstostoptheengine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Linear Mix: amix that maintainsthesamerelationshipof master toslavethroughout thewholerange. Ex: amix from
oneflapservotoanother flapservoat 100%causesthe2ndservotofollowthefirst servo'smovement exactly through
all pointsof travel. SeeProgrammable mix.
Lithiumbattery: seeBackup battery.
LowBand: 72MHz equipment onachannel from11to35. Receiver channel may bechangedtoany channel withinthe
lowbandwithout needingretuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LOW BATTERY warning: transmitter'sbattery isbelowasafeflight voltage. Rechargeimmediately. SeeError messages.
Lowrate: seeD/R, EXP.
Master: theprimary control. SeeProgrammable mix.
Mechanical gyro: usesamechanical gyroscope(likeachild'stoy gyro) tosensechangeof angle. SeeGyros.
MHz: Megahertz. Unitusedtoexpressfrequency. 72MHzchannelsareaircraftonlyfrequencies; 75MHzaregroundmodel
onlyfrequencies; 27MHzareair andgroundboth. 50MHzislegal for HAMamateur licenseholders. SeeFrequency.
Mix, mixingrate, mix offset: SeeProgrammable mix.
MIXER ALERT warning: notifiesuser that amix isactivatedwhichisnot considereddesirablefor enginestartup. See
Error messages.
Mode: definitionof whichchannelsareassignedtowhichSTICK movements. All 7C radiosshippedintheUS areMode
2, withelevator andaileronontheright STICK. Tochangemode, pleasevisit www.futaba-rc.com.
MODE/PAGE BUTTON: control buttononradio'sfaceusedinvariouspartsof programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MODEL COPY: usedtoduplicatethesettingsof onemodel already inmemory intoasecondmodel memory. Oftenused
toset up2similar models, or makeacopy of aworkingmodel toexperiment withnewsetups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MODEL NAME: giveseachmodel memory an6-character namefor easy recognition. InMODEL submenu. . . . . . . . . .27
MODEL RESET: restoreall datainasinglemodel memory todefaults, includingnameandmodel type. SeeRESET.
MODEL SELECT: choosethemodel memory youwishtomodify or fly. InMODEL submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MODEL TYPE: select thetypeof model theaircraft is, includingairplaneand6heli types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MODUL: modulation, meansof transmittingdata(PPM, PCM). InPARAMETER submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Name: seeMODEL NAME.
Neckstrap: optional straptosuspendtransmitter duringuse. Futabastock #FTA8. SeeAccessories.
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Ni-Cd: Nickel Cadmiumrechargeablebattery. Typically usedtopower transmitter andreceiver. SeeBattery care
and charging.
NiMH: Nickel Metal Hydriderechargeablebattery. Newer batterytechnologythanNi-Cd. Longer runtimesbutmorespecific
peakchargingrequirements. [Requirea(zero) deltapeakcharger labeledspecificallyfor usewithNiMHbatteries.]
NORMAL(N): trainer modethatdoesnotgivestudentradiothecomputer programmingfeaturesof themaster radio. SeeTrainer.
NT8S: standardtransmitter battery pack. SeeAccessories.
NULL(--): not assignedor never changed. Ex: amix whichhasanull switchassignment isalwaysactive, andcannever be
changedinflight (turnedoff) nomatter whichswitchismoved.
OFFSET: (HELI) separatetrimsettingsavailabletoeachidle-upsetting, or assignedtoseparateswitchesfromtheidle-up
switch. Whenoffset isON, movement of thetrimleversadjuststheOFFSET, not thenormal condition'strims. . . . . .70
Offset mix: mix that independently movestheslaveservoaset percentageof itstotal throw, not inrelationtoany
master. SeeProgrammable mix.
PA2: Pilot Assist. Optional onboarddevicethat usesoptical sensorstocorrect model'sorientationtoupright.
PARAMETER submenu: setsspecificparameters. Includesreset, type, modulation, CH5, andCH7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .28
PCM: PulseCodeModulation. Anelectronicallyencodedmethodof transmittingdatatoareceiver tohelpminimizetheeffects
of interference. (TransmissionisonanFMwavelength, andusesFMcrystals). SeeModulation.
Peak Charger: charger that automatically stopschargingwhenthebattery isfully charged(commonly called"peaked").
SeeBattery care and charging.
Piezogyro: gyrothat usesapiezocrystal tosenseangular changes. SeeGyros.
Pitch-to-rudder mix: seeREVO.
PITCH CURVE: (HELI) curvethat setstheresponseof thecollectivepitchservo(s) tomovement of thethrottle/collective
STICK. Independently adjustableinthenormal flight mode, onefor eachof the2idle-ups, andonefor throttlehold.
Adjustedtoprovideideal bladeresponsefor varioustypesof maneuversbeingperformed. For simplicity, thenormal
conditionscurvemay beset intheBASIC menu. All 3curvesarealsoadjustableintheADVANCE menu. . . . . . . . . . .68
PPM: PulsePositionModulation. AlsoknownasFM. Typeof signal transmission. SeeModulation.
Programmablemix: usedtocausespecific servoresponsestospecific inputsseparatefromthebasic control setups.
Includesextensivedefinitionsof typesandexamples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Rangecheck or test: totest thetransmitterscontrol over themodel at aspecific distanceasaprecautionincheckingits
proper operationprior toflight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rate: amount of control given. Ex: seeProgrammable mix.
RESET: todeleteall dataintheexistingmodel only. User CANNOT erase all data in the radio. Only service center can
do so. Part of PARAMETER submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Retractablelandinggear: landinggear that isbrought upintothemodel duringflight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
REVERSE: servoreversing. Usedtoreversethedirectionof aservotoeaseinstallationandset up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rudder-to-aileronmix: (ACRO ) usedtocounteract undesirableroll (roll coupling) that happenswithrudder input,
especially inknife-edge. Givesproper aileroninput tocounteract roll couplingwhenrudder isapplied. Not a
preprogrammedmix. SeeProgrammable mix. Thisisthedefault programmingfor onelinear andonecurvemix in
ACRO.
Rudder-to-elevator mix: usedtocounteractundesirablepitch(pitchcoupling) withrudder input, especiallyinknifeedgeflight.
Notapreprogrammedmix. SeeProgrammable mix.
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Rudder-to-throttlemix: (HELI) addsthrottletocounter theaddedloadfromincreasingpitchof thetail blades,
maintainingaconstant head-speedwithrudder. (Thisisaminor effect andisnot critical inmost helicopters.) Not a
preprogrammedmix. SeeProgrammable mix.
Rx: receiver.
SELECT (CURSOR) BUTTONS: controlsusedinvariouswaysduringprogramming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Select amodel: seeMODEL SELECT.
ServiceCenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Servoreversing: seeREVERSE.
SET: toaccept. Usually doneby pressingandholdingthedial wheninstructed.
Slave: channel that movesinresponsetothecommandof themaster. SeeProgrammable mix.
Smokesystem: injectsaspecializedsmokeoil intothehot exhaust tocreateair-showlikesmoketrails. . . . . . . . . . . .56
SNAP ROLL: (ACRO) combinesrudder, elevator andaileronmovement tocausetheaircraft tosnapor spinat theflipof a
switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Stick adjustments: changestick tensionandheight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SUB-TRIM: usedtofinetunethecenter or neutral point of eachservo. Allowsfull trimfunctionfromthetrimslidersfor
flight trimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SWASH AFR: (HELI,CCPM typesonly) adjustment of thetravel of all servosinvolvedintheparticular control's
movement only duringthemovement of that control. Ex: reversethedirectionof movement of collectivepitchwhile
not affectingthedirectionof movement of either cyclic control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Swashplatetype: (HELI). Part of themodel typeselectionprocess. Selectsspecific heli swashplategeometry, suchasone
of four availabletypesof "CCPM." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Switchprogrammability: MANY featuresarereassignabletoavariety of switches, includingsimply movingan
auxiliary control suchasflapsfromthestock dial toaswitchor other location.
Synthesizedreceiver: The7C iscompatiblewiththeR309DPS Futabasynthesizedreceiver that canbeusedon
any 72MHz channel.
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81
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
THR-REV: reversesthethrottletrimfunctiontothetopof theTHROTTLESTICK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Throttle-to-rudder mix: usedtocompensatewithrudder whenthrottleisappliedontakeoff. Not apreprogrammed
mix. SeeProgrammable mix.
THROTTLE CURVE: (HELI) adjustshowtheservorespondstotheTHROTTLE STICK positionalonga5point curve. Separate
curvesavailablefor eachidle-upandnormal. For simplicity, normal curvemay beeditedfromBASIC menu. All curves
may beeditedtogether intheADVANCE menu. Activatinganidle-up'sthrottlecurveiswhat activatesthat idle-up. .65,68
Throttlecut or throttlekill: THR-CUT. (ACRO/ HELI) Offset mix whichclosesthethrottleservotoaset positionwhenthe
assignedswitchismovedtoshut theengineoff without havingtofiddlewithtrimsettings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
THROTTLE HOLD: (HELI) makesthethrottleservonon-responsivetoTHROTTLESTICKposition, andmovesthethrottletoidle.
Usedtopracticeautorotations. NOTE: THR-HOLDmustbeactivated, thenthedefaultpitchcurveadjustedproperly.. . . . . . . .67
Throttletrimadjustment: seeATLtochangethrottletrimfromidleonly tofull trimcontrol likeall other channels. See
THR-REV toreverseTHROTTLE STICK completely, includingmovingtrimtothetopof theTHROTTLE STICK. SeealsoIdle
management for detailsonidledownandthrottlecut functions.
TIMER: adjust thetimer functions, usedtokeeptrack of flight timeonatank of fuel, etc. Thetrigger toturntimers
on/off may beprogrammed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
TRAINER: softwarethat allows2radiostobeconnectedviatrainer cord, givingstudent control of all or someof the
channelsof theaircraft at theflipof aswitch. FUNC(F) trainer modeallowsstudent tousemixinginthemaster transmitter ,
for exampledual rates, exponential, fly a5-channel helicopter witha4-channel buddy box, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Trainer cord: cordusedtoconnect twocompatibleradiostousefor flight instruction. SeeAccessories.
TRIMmenu: adjustsrateat whichthetrimrespondstomovement of thetrimsliders. Alsohasareset functiontoreset
themodelselectronic trimstozero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
TRIM OFFSET: (HELI) setsanoffset or adjustment of trimwhenswitchingbetweenconditions. SeeOFFSET.
Triplerate: 3rdcontrol travel settingavailableinflight. SeeD/R,EXP.
Twinaileronservos: useof 2or moreservosonseparatechannelstocontrol aileronaction. Includesflaperon
andelevon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Twinelevator servos: useof 2or moreservosonseparatechannelstocontrol theelevator of amodel. Includeselevon,
V-tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Tx: transmitter.
Voltmeter, voltagereading: displaystransmitter voltageonhomescreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VR : variableratecontrol. Knobontheradio. Seeswitchassignment chart for default assignments.
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V-tail model Mix: (ACRO) programmingusedtocontrol aV-tail modelstail surfaces, with2servosoperating2control
surfacesasbothrudder andelevator.
Warningmessages: cautionsprovidedby theradiowhencertainpotential problemsexist. SeeError messages.
Warranty information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Website: www.futaba-rc.com. Internet locationof extensivetechnical informationFutabaproducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Whipantenna: aftermarket, shortenedantenna. Not approvedby Futaba.

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7 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM

7C seriesdigital proportional R/C system. Thissystemisextremelyversatileandmay

All transmittersincludeall 2aircraft typeswithspecializedprogrammingfor each, including:

Helicopter (6swashplatetypes, includingCCPM, seepage61)

BASIC menufor quick, easy set upof lesscomplex models.

ADVANCE menufor morecomplex, uniquesetups.

Four electronicTRIM LEVERS for rapidyet precisetrimadjustment - norememberingto"storetrims" betweenmodels

TH-CUT (ACRO/HELI) (engineshutoff) setupstoallowpreciseenginecontrol for taxi andlandings.

Newstick designwithimprovedfeel, adjustablelengthandtension.

Six SWITCHES DIAL and1 ; assignableinsomeapplications.

Trainer systemincludesthe"functional" (F ) setting, whichallowsthestudenttousethe7C'smixing, helicopter, and

TransmitsinbothFM (PPM) andPCMbyselectingmodulation/cyclingtransmitter. Requiresreceiver of proper modulation.

Permanent memory storageviaEEPROM withnobackupbattery toserviceor havefail.

7CA transmitter featuresairplanefriendly switchlayout, withthetrainer switchat theleft hand, andanotchedthrottle

7CH transmitter featureshelicopter-friendly switchlayout, withidle-upswitchat theleft hand, and

TheR127DF FM 7-channel or theR138DP PCM 7-channel receiver includedwithyour systemisahigh-sensitivity

AnyFutabaPCM 1024receiver ontheright frequencybandandfrequencymaybeusedwiththe7C (all 1024receivers

In North America thereceiver includedwiththissystemmayhaveitsfrequencychangedbysimplychangingthecrystal

R127DF Receiver or R138DP Receiver

Servos, S3004, S3151, S3003or S3001, withmounting

110V wall charger (NorthAmerica)

Trainer cord- theoptional trainingcordmaybeusedtohelpabeginningpilot learntoflyeasilybyplacingtheinstructor on

FTA8Neckstrap- aneckstrapmaybeconnectedtoyour T7Csystemtomakeiteasier tohandleandimproveyour flying

Y-harnesses, servoextensions, etc- GenuineFutabaextensionsandY-harnesses, includingaheavy-dutyversionwithheavier

5-cell (6.0V) receiver batterypacks- All Futabaairborneequipment (except that whichisspecificallylabeledotherwise) is

R309DPS- Synthesizedreceiver whichcanbechangedtoany72MHzfrequencywiththeturnof 2dials, notuningneeded.

Thefactory default functionsactivatedby theswitchesandknobsfor aMode2transmitter areshownbelow.

Most 7C functionsmay bereassignedtonon-default positionsquickly andeasily.

Notethat most functionsneedtobeactivatedintheprogrammingtooperate.

Mode1transmitter functionsaresimilar but reversecertainswitchcommands. Alwayscheck that youhavethedesired

Positiontheaircraft awayfromwires, other transmitters, etc.

Haveafriendviewthemodel but not holdit, engineoff. (Peopleconduct signals, too!)

Walkawayfromthemodel, workingall controlsconstantly. Stopwhentheservosjitter significantly(ajitter hereand

Measurethedistance. If greater than100feet, great! ProceedtoTest 2. Lessthan100feet of rangecheckmeansyou

Repeat withfriendholdingthemodel. Noteanydifferences.

Repeatthetestwiththemodel'senginerunningandwithsomeoneholdingthemodel. If adecreaseof morethan10%

Any datainthemodel copiedto will bewrittenover andlost, includingname, typeand

With thetrainer FUNC modeit isnot necessarytohavethestudent radiocontainthe

Start anewmodel that issimilar tooneyouhavealready programmed.

Copy thecurrent model dataintoanother model memory asabackupor beforeexperimentingwithnewsettings.

Editacopyof your modelsdatatoflythemodel indifferentconditions(i.e. Helicopter usingheavier weightblades;

Eachcharacter may bealetter, number, blank, or asymbol.

Thedefault names assignedby thefactory areinMDL-xx format (MDL-01 for

What typeisthereceiver'smodulation[PPM(FM) or PCM]?

onepoweredaircraft (ACRO) memory type(withmultiplewingandtail

sixhelicopter swashplatetypes, includingCCPM. SeeHelicopterMODELTYPE

PCMsettingfor all FutabaPCM1024receivers, regardlessof number of channels

PPMsettingfor all Futabacompatible(negativeshift) FM receivers, regardlessof

Not compatible with PCM512 receivers suchastheR128DP andR105iP.

channels5and7may beassignedtoanySWITCH (A-H) or none(null).

channelsset to"NULL" areonly controlledby mixes.

Rangesfrom0%(noservomovement at all) to140%. At a100%setting, thethrowof

Reducingthepercentagesettingsreducesthetotal servothrowinthat direction.

Adjust thethrottlehighendtoavoidbindingat thecarburetor, andlowendtoallowfor proper carburetor closure.

END POINT may beadjustedto0 tokeepaservofrommovingonedirection, suchasflapsnot intendedtoalsooperate

Retract servosarenot proportional. ChangingEND POINT will not adjust theservo.

endpoint (andmovingthelinkage) = torque, accuracy, but transit timetoget there.

endpoint (insteadof adjustinglinkages) = travel time, but torque, accuracy.

AnySWITCH, A-H. If youchoosea3-positionswitch, thenthatdual rateinstantlybecomesatriple rate (seeexample).

Range: 0- 140%(0settingwoulddeactivatethecontrol completely.)

Havingmadenochangesyet intheD/R,EXP screen, moveSWITCH D to"down" (towardtheAILERON STICK).

Cursor downtoEXPanddial to100%.