Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6DA 6-channel with Flight Set radio system. Whether this is your first
R/C radio system, or you’re moving up or replacing a trusted old friend, we believe you’ll be pleased with
your 6DA. Futaba is the leader in R/C radio technology.
Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the 6DA radio system safely. If you are unfamiliar with
some of the terms in this instruction manual, take a few minutes to read the glossary. It contains useful
information about terms that will help you understand the functions and features of this radio. Save this
manual for future reference and, most of all, have fun!
Entire Contents © Copyright 2001 FUTZ8570 V1.0
Safety Information ......................2
Features & Specifications ............6
Battery Care ................................7
Installing Servos ..........................7
Setting Up Your Radio Gear ........8
Transmitter Operation...............10
Servo Reversing.........................11
Throttle EPA ..............................12
AST's .........................................13
Dual Rates.................................14
Aileron-to-Rudder Mixing .........15
Dual Aileron Servos/Flaperons ..16
Aileron Differential ...................17
Retractable Landing Gear..........18
Flaps..........................................19
Flap-to-Elevator Mixing .............19
Trainer Function........................20
Prepare to Fly............................20
Glossary ....................................21
Troubleshooting Guide..............23
Radio System
•No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission.
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
•This manual has been carefully written. Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made.
•Futaba is not responsible for the misuse of this product.
Warranty
The US Futaba Service Center will warranty this radio for one year after the purchase date from defects
in materials or workmanship. Please read the enclosed Futaba Warranty Card for full details of this
radio’s warranty.
Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your radio! It is your
proof of purchase and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.
To return your radio for repairs covered under the warranty, or for non-warranty service, please ship it with
a detailed explanation of your concerns to the address listed below. Please include as many means of
contact as possible. Daytime fax number and email address will allow us to provide you automated
information updates, and will assist the service team in contacting you as quickly as possible.
Futaba Service Center
1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign IL 61822
www.futaba-rc.com
phone: 217-398-0007
8:00am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
fax: 217-398-7721
email: support@futaba-rc.com
