R/C Guides by Don Edberg
Don Edberg is a leading authority on Futaba systems and has written manuals for Futaba. See Don's web site for prices.
1. "Programming the Futaba Super 7 for Aircraft and Sailplanes"
This 90-page US-Letter (approx A4) sized soft-bound book is a very good introduction to the Super 7.
If the Super 7 is your first computer set, then this is definitely a worthwhile purchase. For more experienced flyers too, there are several useful nuggets of information.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Computer Radios
- Basic Programming
- Intermediate Settings
- Advanced Programming for Models with Multiple Wing Servos
- Programming mixers
- Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart
- Sailplane Functions
- Sailplane Trimming Chart
- Sailplane Programming with the Futaba 7UAFS/PS
- Sailplane Programming with the 7UGFS
- INDEX
- APPENDIX Super 7 Menus
2. "Guide to Computer Radio Control Systems"
The book provides a comprehensive background while it does aim to be general, it does not shy from referring to specific manufacturers to illustrate differences.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Computer Radios
- How do RC systems work?
- Basic Computer radio functions
- Intermediate settings, Dual Rates, Exponential, Fail-safe, Snap Rolls, Other Neat Stuff
- Programming for Models with Multiple Wing Servos
- Programmable Mixers
- Sailplane Functions and Programming
- Helicopter Functions
- INDEX
- APPENDIX A Servo Repair and Maintenance
- APPENDIX B How to Test a Radio System
- APPENDIX C Channel Numbers & Radio Frequencies