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| • Swashplate Servo Type - Select if you are using analog or digital swashplate servos. |
• Swashplare Type - Plug the swashplate servos to the Vortex and select the swashplate type that matches your helicopter. See knowledge base topic 140 on the Spartan website for advice on connecting the fourth swash servo (SV6).
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| • Swash Servo Trim (x3) - Trim each swash servo to aid with optimal linkage geometry. When the trim menus are active the servos are driven to 0 degrees collective and neutral cyclic. If you are using a digital pitch gauge it should be reading zero. Leave it powered on for later swash setup steps. |
| • Swash Servo Trim (x4) - As above. |
| • Swash Servo Match (x3) - Operate the collective stick and select the option that makes the swashplate remain level as it travels up and down. Do not worry if the direction of travel is correct at this time. This setup step is applicable to CCPM swashplates only. |
| • Swash Servo Match (x4) - As above. |
| • Collective Pitch Direction - Operate the collective stick and select the option that makes the collective pitch move in the right direction. |
| • Zero Pitch Gauge - Align the blades with the helicopter boom. Zero the pitch gauge by placing it on a flat surface of the helicopter frame and then fit it to the blades. |
| • Collective 0 Degrees Trim - This option allows slightly raising or lowering the swashplate to set 0 degrees collective pitch. The best practice is for this to be done mechanically by adjusting the linkage lengths. However, use of this parameter may be needed for helicopters with an A-arm and DFC head. |
| • Max Positive Collective - Adjust this value so that the desired maximum collective pitch is reached. |
| • Max Negative Collective - Adjust this value so that the negative collective pitch is equal to the positive set in the previous step. If your skill level or flying style requires less negative collective you can adjust the pitch curve on your transmitter after you have completed setup. |
| • Cyclic Direction - Operate the cyclic stick and select the option that makes the swashplate move the correct way. |
| • Aileron 8 Degrees - Use a pitch gauge and adjust this value so that 8 degrees pitch on the main blades is reached. Keep it below 120% if possible and adjust the servo ball link if necessary to achieve it. |
| • Rotate Blades - Place the blades perpendicular to the helicopter boom. Zero your pitch gauge. You can do that whilst it remains on the blades. There is no need to zero it on the helicopter frame. |
| • Elevator 8 Degrees - Use a pitch gauge and adjust this value so that 8 degrees pitch on the main blades is reached. Keep it below 120% if possible and adjust the servo ball link if necessary to achieve it. |
| • Cyclic Limit - Adjust this value to set the maximum cyclic that the Vortex is allowed to use whilst preventing mechanical binding. This will typically be in the range 9-12 degrees. Cyclic angles over 12 degrees are likely to create blade flutter and loss of performance. Due to geometry of the swashplate and head linkages there may be small variations between the displayed and measured values. This is not a problem nor will it affect the way the helicopter is flying. Also, ensure that collective pitch is set to perfect 0 degrees whilst measuring cyclic pitch. |
| • Cyclic Ring Taper - This parameter reduces the cyclic ring size by the set percentage at maximum positive and negative collective. You can use this parameter to eliminate binding of the head linkages when both full collective and full cyclic are preset. |
| • Complete - The swash setup is now complete. Please proceed to the rotor setup. |
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