Mark, If the 8103 programming is anything like the 388, and I think it is, simply selecting sailplane mode won't do the job.
In the system setting mode you need to activate "dual flap", and set the FLAP setting to SW+T. In the Function setting mode inhibit all the pots. Probably you have already done the above. The flaps will now be on the three position switch. You can use this for camber changing simply by adjusting the flap travel adjust to an appropriate small value, and setting the flap to aileron mix to 100%. There are at least two ways of getting the landing flap settings on to the throttle stick. 1). Use the Mix SP function, as envisaged by the manufacturer. 2). Use the Free Mixers. You will need three mixers, throttle to flap, throttle to aileron (if you want "crow" braking), and throttle to elevator (to compensate for the pitching effect of the flap. I use (2), and use the Mix SP/F, SP/A, and SP/E functions for the launch settings. It works almost exactly the same either way, but my way allows me to use a different offset for the spoiler/elevator mix, which helps in getting the elevator compensation correct. You can't do that with the Mix SP settings (on the 388 at least), but you don't need it for the launch settings. I hope this helps. The 8103 may not be exactly the same, but I think it is very similar. ***************************************************** Ian Roach Kiama, NSW Australia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 61 2 4232 1775 ***************************************************** -----Original Message----- From: Andrew E. Mileski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 27 December 2004 12:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RCSE] 8103 dumb question Mark Wales wrote: > > I purchased a 8103 transmitter friday and I'm trying to get it set up on > my Camano. > But my problem is the thro/spoiler stick. I can't get the flaps to > operate on the stick. I would think this would be automatic when > sailplane was selected in model type. > Can someone out there please HELP!! (while I still have hair left) Here's my 8103 tips collection again: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/JRxp8103/ Hope it helps! -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
