RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes

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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 60E 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)
RV-8 10E G2 Flight Modes

RV-8 60E G2 - Stock Flight Modes

The RV-8 60E G2 ships with the 'Stock Flight Modes' detailed below:

  • Flight Mode 1: Sport (Gyro On)
    • For general flight
    • Rates are low and expos are tuned for general flight
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set low
  • Flight Mode 2: Advanced (Gyro On)
    • For more advanced aerobatics like tumbles and spins while at higher airspeed
    • Rates are moderately high and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set low.
  • Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)
    • For slow speed 3D flight
    • Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
      • May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions
RV-8 10E G2 Expert Flight Modes

RV-8 60E 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 (Gyro On)
    • For general flight
    • Rates are low and expos are tuned for general flight
    • Live Wing OFF - Flaps operate as normal
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set low
  • Flight Mode 2: Advanced (Gyro On)
    • For more advanced aerobatics like tumbles and spins while at higher airspeed
    • Rates are moderately high and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set low.
  • Flight Mode 3: Slow Speed 3D (Gyro On)
    • For slow speed 3D flight
    • Rates are highest and expos are tuned for comfortable flight
    • Live Wing ON - Flaps work in conjunction with ailerons for added roll authority
    • Gyro Gains are ON and set to their highest setting.
      • May oscillate in high speed flight under certain conditions

RV-8 10E G2 Options