Futaba 12FG programming help

[Chris V]

No doubt about it the futaba 12 fg is a good set however at times frustrating ----- Like now

I just completed a Hanger 9 Valiant glider tug and have it set up as 2Ail+2Flp wing. So I want to put the flaps on a 3 position switch and have the ability to add elevator comp; at 20 deg flap and 40 deg flap.

I studied the manual for hours now and have tried looking on different forums where there all manor of methods for doing this.

I have assumed that the 'flap' function should be used and then elev-flp compensation used ??

The question I have is in the function menu do I leave the control section blank for the flaps i.e -- for both flaps and then allocate the switch within the flap function, am I correct ??

I have been advised to use a virtual channel VC1 and allocate this to the flap function.

Any help would be appreciated as I am confused, I have tried most things and I cannot get what I think to be a straight forward function to work correctly

[Barry_Cole]

Well, the only advice that comes to mind, is sell it and buy a Taranis...

Easy with that, and you can adjust the ele comp mix while you are flying. and then fix when it is correct.

Sorry Chris, no more help than that.

BC

[Pat Marsden]

[quote="Barry_Cole"]Well, the only advice that comes to mind, is sell it and buy a Taranis...

Easy with that, and you can adjust the ele comp mix while you are flying. and then fix when it is correct.

Sorry Chris, no more help than that.

BC[/quote]
What??....thats like saying you should buy a push bike because your Jaguar is a bit complicated Barry. I too have several complicated Futaba radios but wouldnt want to exchange them.
Chris, cant help with your request but John Greenfield ( AEB ) probably could but is away on another flying holiday this week so probably wont respond until early next week.

[Barry_Cole]

So, if I read this correctly, you have complicated Futaba Transmitters, but John has to program them for you.....

I rest my case.

P.S. Chris, sorry to hijack your thread, hope you get sorted.

BC

[Chris V]

Thanks for the comments !!!! I will wait for John to return from his hols

[Chris V]

Max sent you a pm about phone number

[john greenfield]

Chris

Just got back...but off again tomorrow to set up the Baldock glider day (see Calender).
Have you got it sorted ?

AEB

[Philkiteflyer]

Hi Chris, I also have a Futaba 12, and yes the manuals are hard to follow sometimes. I was directed to a book on Kindle.

I found it easier to follow and has more 'standard' type programs.

Good Luck,
Phillip C