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h. GLID ACRO Mode or Combination Aerobatic Glider Supplement
The combination GLIDACRO mode allows all the program functions of the ACRO mode set-up as well as the Flaperon mode
switch, which uses SW # 3. Setting up your aircraft in the GLIDACRO mode is similar in routine to the ACRO model, using all the
functions available to you in the INITIAL MODE menu and the MAIN EDIT MODE menu. The main difference is the option to
utilize a two-servo aileron set up, allowing the use of flaperons. (Note: If you decide to utilize this option, SW # 3 will be used for
flaperon operation and cannot be used to operate Channel 5 retractable landing gear.). The Flaperon mode allows you to preset
the position of the flaps for getting the most wing lift during launch or powered flight using the programmable SW # 3 three
position switch.
In the middle position, no presets are programmed into the Flash 5 System X and this switch position is neutral. In the lower
position, you may program a positive or negative value to the flaps. As a negative value, the flaps can be reflexed upwards
allowing a plane to travel at higher speeds as an advantage to its modern airfoil, (such as the SD 7037 airfoil). In the upper
position, you can have the flaps cambered downward to increase the lift for enhanced thermal capability. This is the example we
will program at this time. Place the SW # 3 switch into the lower position. Use the Channel 1 trim switch to change the value to a
negative number. This should move the flap/aileron upward to a reflexed position. Note that you do not need a lot of reflex to get
a large change in the airfoil, 1/16 inch is a good place to begin. Now, flip the switch to the up position, and program a positive
value for the camber setting. Again, this does not require much movement, and 1/8 inch is a good place to begin. The center
position of the three-way switch will remain unchanged. For actual flying, use the reflex to get the aircraft increase its speed
without losing the glide ratio. On a powered aircraft, the reflex position allows high-speed flight under power to enhance the
acrobatic capability or just achieve more efficient speed under power. Use the camber position to launch higher, and to also
assist with thermal flight, whether as a glider or powered model.Channel 3, throttle, is used for operating the normal throttle
function and can be applied to gas powered or electric powered models. The throttle remains a fully proportional channel in this
mode.
This completes the Flash System X programming manual. You have covered a lot of information and now have the ability to set
up and program quickly and easily. We hope you enjoy your Flash System X and hope that using your Flash System X makes
flying a real pleasure for you!
match Channel 1 at 50%. What you just did was program both ailerons to move downward 50% of their travel, the flaps to move
50% and the elevator to 25% of its travel. Now by moving the SW # 3 switch to the middle position and programming channel 1,2
and 5 as we did previously we will get a proportional flaperon mix that can be adjusted with the throttle stick. Now, move the
three-position switch to the upper position. We will now program in new values of 90% aileron, 45% elevator and 90% Channel 5.
What you have accomplished is setting the three position switch to provide you with three different preset control positions to
allow you to perform normal flight, a preset slowed approach speed, and lastly, maximum flaps down control with elevator
compensation for landing. Merely flip the three-position switch to access your desired flaperon position! (Note that all aircraft are
different in the way they respond to flaps being deployed during flight. The mixing values given are examples only, and do not
represent real values that should be used. Actual flight-testing is necessary to derive the best possible combination of flaps,
ailerons and elevator compensation for any given aircraft).
Lastly, we will program SW # 1, a three-position switch, to handle your motor control, as might be seen on electric powered
sailplanes. Using either a standard servo or an electronic speed controller, you may program SW # 1 to provide you with no
motor power, (OFF), 50% power and 100% power settings. The amount can be programmed using the servo or ESC to
determine the exact power setting. SW # 1 will position a servo at full counter-clockwise position, neutral position and full
clockwise position with the flick of the switch. The values of SW # 1 cannot be programmed within the Flash 5 System X menu.
(Note: Do not program your electric throttle settings with a propeller mounted to your motor. This could cause serious damage or
injury.)
