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The RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes have been updated from the original RV-8 10E.   
 
The RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes have been updated from the original RV-8 10E.   
  
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There is a Stock profile and an Expert Profile for the RV-8 60E G2, but the RV-8 10E G2 Quick Set feature also allows the user to change two settings:
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There is a Stock profile and an Expert Profile for the RV-8 10E G2, but the RV-8 10E G2 Quick Set feature also allows the user to change two settings:
 
* Enable/Disable Crow via a 2 Position Switch on Ch8/Aux3. (Crow is initially DISABLED, but can be ENABLED).
 
* Enable/Disable Crow via a 2 Position Switch on Ch8/Aux3. (Crow is initially DISABLED, but can be ENABLED).
 
* Enabled/Disable a Gyro Gain Kill switch via a 2 Position Switch on Ch7/Aux2 (Gyro Gain Kill switch is initially Disabled, but can be ENABLED)
 
* Enabled/Disable a Gyro Gain Kill switch via a 2 Position Switch on Ch7/Aux2 (Gyro Gain Kill switch is initially Disabled, but can be ENABLED)
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Use the Aura Quick Flip Procedure to Flip the Aura between the Stock Flight Modes and the Expert Flight Modes:
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* [http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/Aura8_AuraPro_6Axis_Update_and_QuickFlip_Guide.pdf Aura 8 and Aura Pro - 6Axis Update and Quick Flip Guide (PDF) - English] - For Firmware v1.25+
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*  Aura 8 Quick Start Overview [http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/Aura8_QuickStartOverview_v1p25.pdf (PDF) - English - Updated for Firmware v1.25+]
  
 
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=== RV-8 60E G2 - Stock Flight Modes ===
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=== RV-8 10E G2 - Stock Flight Modes ===
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The RV-8 60E G2 ships with the 'Stock Flight Modes' detailed below:  
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The RV-8 10E G2 ships with the 'Stock Flight Modes' detailed below:  
  
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* '''Flight Mode 1: Sport (Gyro On)'''
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* '''Flight Mode 1: Level Assist (6 Axis - Gyro On)'''
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** For general flight
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** The is a beginner mode and ideal to learn to fly
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** Rates are low and expos are tuned for general flight
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** This is a self-leveling mode, when the sticks are released the plane will automatically return to straight and level flight
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** Bank and pitch angles are limited, but very capable
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** Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
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** Gyro is set to low
 
** Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
 
** Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
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** Gyro Gains are ON and set low
 
  
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* '''Flight Mode 2: Advanced (Gyro On)'''
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* '''Flight Mode 2: Sport (3 Axis - Gyro On)'''
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** For more advanced aerobatics like tumbles and spins while at higher airspeed
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** For general flight and basic sport aerobatics
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** Rates are moderately high and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
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** Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
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** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
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** Gyro is set to low
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** Gyro Gains are ON and set low.
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** Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
  
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* ''' Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)'''
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* ''' Flight Mode 3: Advanced (3 Axis - Gyro On)'''
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** For slow speed 3D flight
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** For general flight and aggressive sport aerobatics
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** Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
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** Rates are medium and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
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** Gyro is set to low
 
** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
 
** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
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** Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
 
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*** May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions
 
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=== RV-8 60E G2 - Expert Flight Modes ===
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=== RV-8 10E G2 - Expert Flight Modes ===
 
Use the Quick Flip feature to switch the RV-8 10E G2 to the 'Expert Flight Modes' detailed below:  
 
Use the Quick Flip feature to switch the RV-8 10E G2 to the 'Expert Flight Modes' detailed below:  
  
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* '''Flight Mode 1: Sport (Gyro On)'''
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* '''Flight Mode 1: Sport (3 Axis - Gyro On)'''
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** For general flight
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** For general flight and basic sport aerobatics
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** Rates are low and expos are tuned for general flight
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** Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
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** Gyro is set to low
 
** Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
 
** Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
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** Gyro Gains are ON and set low
 
  
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* '''Flight Mode 2: Advanced (Gyro On)'''
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* '''Flight Mode 2: Advanced (3 Axis - Gyro On)'''
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** For more advanced aerobatics like tumbles and spins while at higher airspeed
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** For general flight and aggressive sport aerobatics
−
** Rates are moderately high and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
+
** Rates are medium and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
 +
** Gyro is set to low
 
** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
 
** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
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** Gyro Gains are ON and set low.
 
  
 
* ''' Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)'''
 
* ''' Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)'''
 
** For slow speed 3D flight
 
** For slow speed 3D flight
 
** Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
 
** Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
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** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
 
 
** Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
 
** Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
 
*** May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions
 
*** May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions
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** Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
  
 
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Revision as of 18:59, 6 August 2025


RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes

The RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes have been updated from the original RV-8 10E.

There is a Stock profile and an Expert Profile for the RV-8 10E G2, but the RV-8 10E G2 Quick Set feature also allows the user to change two settings:

  • Enable/Disable Crow via a 2 Position Switch on Ch8/Aux3. (Crow is initially DISABLED, but can be ENABLED).
  • Enabled/Disable a Gyro Gain Kill switch via a 2 Position Switch on Ch7/Aux2 (Gyro Gain Kill switch is initially Disabled, but can be ENABLED)

Use the Aura Quick Flip Procedure to Flip the Aura between the Stock Flight Modes and the Expert Flight Modes:

RV-8 10E G2 Stock Flight Modes

RV-8 10E G2 - Stock Flight Modes

The RV-8 10E G2 ships with the 'Stock Flight Modes' detailed below:

  • Flight Mode 1: Level Assist (6 Axis - Gyro On)
    • The is a beginner mode and ideal to learn to fly
    • This is a self-leveling mode, when the sticks are released the plane will automatically return to straight and level flight
    • Bank and pitch angles are limited, but very capable
    • Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro is set to low
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
  • Flight Mode 2: Sport (3 Axis - Gyro On)
    • For general flight and basic sport aerobatics
    • Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro is set to low
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
  • Flight Mode 3: Advanced (3 Axis - Gyro On)
    • For general flight and aggressive sport aerobatics
    • Rates are medium and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro is set to low
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
RV-8 10E G2 Expert Flight Modes

RV-8 10E G2 - Expert Flight Modes

Use the Quick Flip feature to switch the RV-8 10E G2 to the 'Expert Flight Modes' detailed below:

  • Flight Mode 1: Sport (3 Axis - Gyro On)
    • For general flight and basic sport aerobatics
    • Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro is set to low
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
  • Flight Mode 2: Advanced (3 Axis - Gyro On)
    • For general flight and aggressive sport aerobatics
    • Rates are medium and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro is set to low
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
  • Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)
    • For slow speed 3D flight
    • Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
      • May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority

RV-8 10E G2 Options

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