INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Scorpio

Engine idle management: IDLE-DOWN and THR-CUTTHROTTLE TRIM to provide
a simple, consistent means of engine operation. No more fussing with getting trim in just the right spot for landings or
THROTTLE-NEEDLE (p. 62) and THROTTLE DELAY (p. 63).
IDLE-DOWN (ACRO
Important note: The IDLE-DOWN function is not normally used when starting the
warns that IDLE-DOWN is on when the transmitter is turned on. Be sure to turn off
second simultaneously.
This may be assigned to any switch/position. Some modelers accidentally assign IDLE-DOWN to one side of a switch
and THR-CUTIDLE-DOWN is set to SWITCH C
THR-CUT also on SWITCH C
center for slower maneuvers/landing, and down to cut the engine. If you assign IDLE-DOWN or THR-CUT
loaded TRAINER SWITCH F (8JA) or H
GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS:
Decrease the throttle setting to idle Open IDLE-DOWN function. for 1 second.
with the flip of a switch for spins and
landings.
to IDLE-DOWN.
Activate the function. to MIX. to OFF.
With THROTTLE STICK at idle, adjust THROTTLE STICK.
the rate until engine idles as desired.*
to RATE.
as desired.
until engine idles
Optional: change switch assignment. to SW. to desired SWITCH.
Choose desired switch and position.
Close.
to POSI. to desired position.
Where next? THR-CUT: see p. 38.
THROTTLE STICK to idle. Adjust the IDLE-DOWN
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