Scimitar 170 FPV Manual

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the ﬂ ight battery

• Install the transmitter batteries (RTF only)

• Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)

• Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft

(once it has been fully charged)

• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst

❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the lead from the ESC

❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly

❏ Fly the model

❏ Land the model

❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

Installing the Propellers

CCW

1. Refer to the illustration for the proper motor rotation and

propeller location.

2. The propellers have “CW” or “CCW” marked on one

blade to show proper location and rotation. Match the

propeller location to the illustration.

3. Secure the propellers using the provided lock nuts.

Do not overtighten the nuts as damage to the propellers

or motors may result.

Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

The LED indicator ﬂ ashes and the transmitter beeps

progressively faster as the battery voltage drops.

Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter

begins to beep.