RV-8 70cc Flight Modes

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RV-8 70cc Flight Modes

There is only one Stock profile for the RV-8 70cc. The Aura Config Tool Wizard is used to create the Aura Config File with Dual Rates, Expos and Gains specifically tuned for the RV-8 70cc. The RV-8 70cc Config Tool Wizard gives the pilot the option to Enabled/Disable a Gyro Gain Kill switch via a 2 Position Switch on Ch7/Aux2.

RV-8 70cc Flight Modes

RV-8 70cc - Stock Flight Modes

The RV-8 70cc ships with the 'Stock Flight Modes' detailed below:

  • Flight Mode 1: Medium Rate/Crow (Gyro On)
    • For general flight with Crow and Live Wing
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Crow is always ON at low throttle and mixes out above half throttle.
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set to a medium level
  • Flight Mode 2: Low Rate (Gyro On)
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
    • Crow is OFF
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set low.
  • Flight Mode 3: High Rate (Gyro On)
    • Full rates and highest expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Crow is OFF
    • Gyro Gains are ON

Gyro Gain Kill Switch

Assign the Ch7/Aux2 channel of your Transmitter to a 2 Position switch to function as a Gyro Gain Kill Switch.