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Cessna 170 PNP Extreme Setup Introduction

The Flex Innovation Team's Cessna 170 Extreme Setup alters the flap behavior and adjusts other elements to allow the Cessna 170 to do maneuvers well beyond those of it's full-scale counterpart, even into the '3D' realm. The Aura 8 and its powerful capability is a key part of this capability. It allows the Flaps to be reconfigured with the flip of a switch from 'conventional flaps', to 'prop blasted' ailerons with gyro enhanced stability.

The key elements of the setup are typically:

• Modified flap linkage and geometry to allow the flaps to move up and down and to act as 'Ailerons', etc.
• A software change via downloaded Aura Config File (.acf) that activates the flaps as ailerons and includes gyro inputs in specific flight modes.
• Use of a 6S Battery (typically) for awesome power.

Below you will find conversion instructions and more detailed descriptions of the Aura Flight Modes (FM).

Conversion instructions

Part 1: Install the new Aura Config File (Model Settings) into Aura

Requirements to proceed:

• Must be using Receiver to Aura connection OTHER THAN 4 wire PWM (servo leads) which is NOT supported by this procedure due to lack of ports available
• Micro B USB Cable (came with plane)
• Windows PC or Tablet
• Aura Config Tool (Windows Application for Aura)'

Initial Aura Steps:

1. If you do not have it already, Download and Install Aura Config Tool
2. Download the Cessna 170 Extreme Model File and save it to a known location on your windows device
3. Launch the Aura Config Tool and Connect to Aura (more basic instructions on the use of the Aura Config Tool can be found Here and Here, and video playlists are on the Flex Innovations YouTube Channel.

   If you have previously flown and trimmed your Cessna 170, we recommend Reading and Save As (to a folder on your windows device) your existing Aura settings for future use or reference.

4. Open the CessnaExtreme.ACF Aura Config File you downloaded above
5. Make initial changes on the Settings Tab to match your Transmitter, Reciever, and Connection type.
6. Write All to Aura and check the basic connectivity functions (Aura adjustments continue after mechanical changes)

Part 2: Mechanical Changes to Flap Linkage

Requirements to proceed:

• Cessna 170 aircraft
• Alternate Flap Pushrods (included with aircraft)

Pushrod changes:

Part 3: Adjustments

Flight Modes and Flying

Here