The Spektrum DX6 is a 6 channel transmitter (4 axes and 2 switches) with 10 Model Memory. The 6 channels and all dual rates, expo and mixing on the real transmitter can be used to fly airplanes in FS One, but the easier approach is to use the DX6 to emulate the functions of the FS One TacCon controller. When taking this approach all dual rates, expos and mixing are handled inside the "Software Radio" in FS One. This approach is described.

This outline also applies to the JR 662.

On your real transmitter, select a DX6 model to fly, say, Memory Model 1.

Refer to your DX6 manual to reset all programming on Model 1 to the factory default settings, using Aircraft mode (not Heli mode).

Since you are not using the actual TacCon controller, go to Options and turn off "Auto-Load Radio/Controller". When this is done, FS One will not automatically pick the FS One TacCon controller when an aircraft is selected.

Select an airplane to fly.

Select the transmitter by clicking on the transmitter in the FS One window. In the Transmitter Selection window, go to the categories and pick the "JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One" group. This name "JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One" means use a JR 6-Ch radio (Spektrum falls in this group), use the FS One USB Interface which comes with the simulator, and set things up to emulate the FS One TacCon Controller.

In the "JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One" list of transmitters, pick the transmitter corresponding to the airplane that you want to fly.

Now calibrate. Since the DX6 is a 6 channel transmitter and the FS One USB Interface has 8 axes, 2 channels (sliders) will not move when calibrating. This is OK.

Quick Calibration Method: Click "Calibrate" on the right. Move the sticks to all corners, move the top right and left switches, and then click "Next" repeatedly and then "Finish" to end the calibration process.

Now the DX6 can be used with any aircraft, and it does not need to be calibrated again. Always use the Tx from the "JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One" list.

The TacCon Controller has a three-position switch for Flight Modes, and also the "ResetPlus" and "InstantUp" buttons. The DX6 does not have these extra buttons and switches, so these functions have been moved to the keyboard. The keyboard Space Bar and U-key serve as the ResetPlus and InstantUp buttons. The keys 1 thru 9,0 include the other functions, like Flight Modes (rates), e.g. keys 1, 2, and 3. A description of all the functions of the DX6 + keyboard support is given in the Flight Manual associated with each aircraft. Back on the fly page, which shows the airplane, click on the Flight Manual button to get help, and then click on the "JR 6-Ch Emu + FS One" group to see the Tx setup for the airplane that is selected.

When using the Spektrum DX6 with the FS One Blade CP, the controls are given below.