Virtual Instructor Training Steps. HobbyZone HBZ7600 Glasair Sportsman

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Virtual Instructor ™

Technology

The patent pending Virtual Instructor (VI) system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the fi rst time. Once VI is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft.

This is normal. VI will remain active until the battery is disconnected.

The Virtual Instructor ™ technology features 4 assisting systems:

Wing Leveling –Uses a stabilization sensor to keep the wings level during normal fl ight.

What you will see...after the throttle is increased above 25% for the fi rst time, the ailerons and rudder will move when the aircraft is moved. In the air, the model will gently roll back to wings level when the aileron stick is released.

Envelope Contro l - Active only when VI is in Training Step 1 or 2. Uses stabilization sensors and computer logic to reduce aileron control input automatically so the model will not continue to roll and enter a spiral dive .

What you will see...ailerons will decrease in defl ection after the stick is held for a short period of time.

Virtual Instructor Training Steps

You control the help Virtual Instructor (VI) provides while you learn to fl y. As your fl ying skills grow, try decreasing VI assistance. Change aircraft response at any time by moving the ACT/AUX and Rate switches on the transmitter.

1. ACT/AUX at ON, Rate at LO

This step provides starting stabilization, including these features:

• Wing leveling gently returns the wings to level when the aileron stick is released. If you become confused while fl ying, release the sticks and the aircraft will return to level fl ight.

• 2-axis dampening moderates the effect of wind turbulence and provides stability in most fl ight maneuvers.

• Bank limiting prevents the aircraft from entering a spiral by decreasing control input automatically, even if you become confused and hold the wrong turn input.

• Active mixing responds to your aileron stick movements and automatically gives proper rudder and elevator inputs to make turns smooth and coordinated.

• The aircraft responds more gently to control stick movement.

2. ACT/AUX at ON, Rate at HI

This step provides starting stabilization with greater maneuverability. In high rate, the ailerons, elevator and rudder move more than at the low rate so that the aircraft responds more aggressively to control stick movement.

3. ACT/AUX at OFF, Rate at LO

This step decreases VI stabilization so that bank limiting and active mixing are removed.

You will need to be more attentive to the aircraft’s response, because this Step decreases the assistance

Virtual Instructor provides.

4. ACT/AUX at OFF, Rate at HI

This step offers you the same freedom as step 3, with greater maneuverability.

Aileron to rudder and elevator mixing - Assists with stability in turns. Active only when VI is in Training Step 1 or 2.

What you will see....the elevator and rudder moves when the ailerons are moved.

Roll and Yaw Damping - Uses stabilization sensors to resist uncommanded movement due to wind and turbulence.

What you will see...ailerons and rudder move when model is moved, once VI has been activated with the throttle stick.

These automatic systems work together to help prevent the kind of situations experienced by new pilots, such as over-correction, that can lead to accidents.

Online

For ADVANCED Flying tips go online and visit www.hobbyzonerc.com to see Mike McConville’s Tips.

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