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Model Setup Functions10Your Eclipse 7 system can store up to seven independ-ent sets of model data in its memory. The Model Select (MODL) function al

Model Setup Functions11CH1CH2NOR(CH6=PITCH)CH1CH2CH6120CH1CH2CH6180If you're happy with the wing or swash type that is displayed, go on to the ne

Model Setup Functions12The timer function is helpful for keeping track of flight duration, engine run time, or other things that need to be monitored

Aircraft(ACRO) Section13 Simple Transmitter Setup - Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) The following pages will take you step-by-step through the setup proces

triangle is below the chann- el number. Move the right- hand stick again and verify the right aileron moves in the right directions. The disp

If the rudder moves in the wrong direction, move over to Channel 4 by pressing the Cursor Right key. Now the '4' should be flashing in the

move the throttle stick all the way to the transmitter bot-tom and hold it. The letters "L/U" should appear next to the flashing percent s

proportional.58. With landing mode on, it is possible to lose some aileron effectiveness. Be sure to test the landing sett-ings at altitude before tr

Aircraft(ACRO) Section18numeral 4, indicating CH4 (rudder) is the master channel. Press the Cursor Right key once (SLV flashes on and off), then pres

Eclipse 7 Aircraft Controls and Switch AssignmentsAircraft(ACRO) Section19This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the fac

Introduction to the Eclipse 7 System 3 About this manual 3 Eclipse 7 System Options: 3Flying Safety 4Airplane Frequencies 4Radio Installation

Aircraft(ACRO) Section20ailerons, elevator, and rudder. The aileron dual rate switch is located over the right-hand stick; the elevator dual rate swi

Aircraft(ACRO) Section21STRM- Subtrim SettingsFit. Mode Switch Flt. Cond Switch Active Flight Cond.CommentsAny position ST3ST3 overrides allForward Fo

Aircraft(ACRO) Section22REV - Servo ReversingThe servo reverse function may be used when you need to change the direction that a servo responds to a c

Aircraft(ACRO) Section23 LAND - Landing FunctionMixer No. 1 2 3 4 5Mixer On When...CH7 Switch ForwardCH7 Switch ForwardGear Switch ForwardRudder Switc

Aircraft(ACRO) Section24Aileron-to-rudder mixing is a function which causes the rudder to move automatically with the motion of the aile-ron stick. T

Aircraft(ACRO) Section252. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons repeatedly to select the ELVN window.3. To activate, press the Active/Inhibit (Clear

Aircraft(ACRO) Section26-Decrease keys. 50% is a good starting point. Press Active/Inhibit (Clear) key if you wish to reset to 0%. 8. Remember to be

Aircraft(ACRO) Section27 The following chart may be used to systematically set up and trim a model for straight flight and aerobatic m

Flap Ail Mix [F -A]28*Trim tab is 3/16" x 3/4" x 4" trailing edge stock, placed just in front of aileron on bottom, pointed end forw

Eclipse 7 Glider Controls and Switch Assignments29This figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by the factory for the North Ameri

3Model Setup Functions Introduction to the Eclipse 7 SystemCongratulations! You now own a Hitec Eclipse 7, an extremely versatile R/C sy

30WARNING: selecting a different model type will erase the settings in the model memory. BE SURE you're in the correct model memory before selec

31which have hinging that prevents motion in one direction. We suggest that you set the mixing rate to 50% on all four settings. You can increase thi

Glider(GLID) Section32needed to trim. Press the Cursor Right key once to get to the elevator setting menu (a small triangle appears over the number 2

Glider(GLID) Section33causes the fuselage of the model to yaw away from thedesired turn direction, exactly the wrong thing to have happen. This cause

Glider(GLID) Section34Setting Up Flap->Elevator Mixing1. Get to the flap->elevator mixing function by locating the F->E menu with the Up Down

AIL.T - Aileron trimAileron Trim is a special trimming function for gliders with either two or four wing servos. It provides a simple way to adjust t

Sailplane Trimming and AdjustingGlider(GLID) Section36Using Aileron->Flap Mixing1. Turn on Aileron->Flap mixing by locating the A->F menu wit

Glider(GLID) Section37 To test for ...1. Model Control Neutrals2. Control Throws Note: be sure all aileron & flap horn pairs have

Helicopter(HELI) Section38 Eclipse 7 Helicopter Controls and Switch AssignmentsThis figure shows the assignments for a Mode 2 system as supplied by

Helicopter(HELI) Section39Eclipse 7 Helicopter (HELI) ProgrammingThis section describes how to use the Eclipse 7 helicopter functions (model type HELI

Model Setup FunctionsTo ensure your own safety and the safety of others, please observe the following precautions:Flying fieldWe recommend that you fl

Helicopter(HELI) Section40WARNING: selecting a different model type will erase the settings in the model memory. BE SURE you're in the correct m

Helicopter(HELI) Section41 Point 1 (low) 2 3 4 5 (high) % 0 26 45 72 10019. Pitch Cu

Rudder Throttle (R->T) mixing is used to maintain rotor speed so that altitude is kept constant when the rudder stick is operated in hover. Th

Helicopter(HELI) Section43Setting Up The Throttle Curve1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the THCV window appears. The default is for a l

Helicopter(HELI) Section44Note: A procedure for adjusting revolution mixing is given in a table on page 45.Revolution Mixing Programming1. Call up the

Helicopter(HELI) Section45 Hovering Throttle Adjustment KnobHovering Pitch Adjustment KnobThe Hovering Throttle knob may be used to "

46The abbreviations used with the Eclipse 7 are defined below alphabetically. Related pages are given in parenthesis following the definition.AACRO A

47 Model Name ___ ___ ___ ___ -__ __ __ Memory No. 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 MENU FUNCTION CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6

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Model Setup FunctionsWhile you are installing the battery, receiver, and servosinto your model's fuselage, please pay attention to the following

Model Setup Functions Ratchet changeSome pilots, especially those flying helicopters, prefer a "softer" or "smoother" ratchet

Model Setup Functions7Eclipse 7 "Mode 2" Controls and Switch AssignmentsEclipse 7 "Mode 1" Controls and Switch AssignmentsThis fig

Model Setup Functions8 Receiver - Servo Connection ListThe table below shows the hookups that should be used for each of the model types.

The operating time is still shown on the right. If you reset this each time you charge the system, you will have a good idea of how long you can safe