Instruction manual Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane.
CONTENTS Introduction 1 Specifications 1 Contents Of Box 2 Required To Complete Model 2 Optional Parts 2 Assembly (PNF) 3-6 Setting Up Your Model 7-8 Additional Parts Included 9-10 Model Flying Precautions 11 Pre-flight Checks 11 Flying the Excalibur 12 Excalibur Tips 13 Spare Parts Listing 14 Trouble Shooting 15 Useful Links and Notes 16
INTRODUCTION: Forged by Kings in a distant realm, the legendary Excalibur is here! The Excalibur is the perfect marriage of modern design and materials, with rock solid engineering and performance. The entire model features carefully positioned carbon and glass fibre reinforcement through-out, super smooth EPO foam for the lowest drag possible, quick connect PCB wing plugs, efficient ball links on all surfaces and a simple screw together assembly.
CONTENT: 2 10 1 3 9 7 5 8 4 6 1. Main wing panels 4. Control & mounting accessories 7. Upper tail plate 10. Canopy/hatch 2. Fuselage 8. Slope nose cone 5. Prop and spinner assembly 3. V-tail stabilizer 9. Wing spars 6. Fuselage patch kit plates REQUIRED TO COMPLETE MODEL: In its ‘Plug n Fly’ format the Excalibur will still require some additional electronic components to get it ‘flight ready’. Durafly recommends the products below for optimum performance and great value. Available at hobbyking.
‘Pro’ propeller. 13 x 8 Full carbon folder SKU: 445000071-0 1. Out of the box your Excalibur comes with reinforced foam hinges. However before assembly can begin, each hinge line must be flexed back and forth 5-6 times to reduce tension and load on the servo. Do this for all control surfaces before continuing. 2. Test and center each tail servo then carefully install each tail half into the the housing at the rear of the fuselage.
C. D. 2.3x6mm 3. Center the aileron servo’s and connect the ball link to the ball end on each control horn using the push clip to secure the rod to the servo horn as show (A,B). Screw or unscrew the ball link as required to get the aileron level with the wing trailing edge with the servo center. A. B. 4. Push the supplied carbon wing joining spars into the slots of the fuselage (A), longer at the front, shorter at the rear, ensuring neither catch on any wires when passing through the fuselage.
5. Maintaining their aligned position, slide one wing panel onto the spars and into place on the fuselage. Handle with care, as you may need a good firm push to get the wing fully into position. Repeat with the remaining panel (A). With both panels firmly in place, secure with four of the 2.3x6mm screws as shown (B). A. B. 2.3x6mm 6. Bolt each prop blade to the hub using the supplied 3x20mm bolts and lock nuts. Do not over tighten these bolts, the blade should be able to freely fold back (A).
Congratulations, basic assembly of your Excalibur is now complete. Please perform a final check on all screws, bolts and components, ensuring all are secure and firmly in place.
SETTING UP YOUR MODEL: 7
2. The Excalibur handles exceptionally in flight and that’s not down to good design alone, but a good pre-flight set-up too. Before you fly your Excalibur please follow the recommended settings below for optimum handling and performance. Control throws: 6-12mm 6-10mm Elevator 6-10mm 6-12mm Rudder 20-25mm~ Aileron 10-15mm 10-15mm *Elevator ‘low rates’ 6mm ‘high rates’ 10mm in either direction from neutral. *Rudder ‘low rates’ 6mm ‘high rates’ 12mm in either direction from neutral.
ADDITIONAL PARTS INCLUDED: Your Excalibur comes with several additional plastic parts included in the box, ‘Slope nose cone’ and fuselage ‘Crash kit’. Both are detailed below: 1. In the event of a hard crash or ground loop etc, you may find the ‘fuselage patch kit’ parts helpful if you find any evidence of a split or crack in the foam around the frontal fuselage area. These are designed to act as a temporary fix however.
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mODEL fLYING PRECAUTIONS: ● Select your flight area carefully. Always choose an open space that is unobstructed from trees and buildings and away from crowed areas. Avoid flying in area’s with roads, electric/telephone poles/wires and water near by or within close proximity to full size air traffic. ● Do not fly this model in poor weather. High winds, low visibility, inclement temperatures, rain and storms are to be avoided. ● Never attempt to catch this model whilst in flight.
fLYING the excalibur: The Durafly Excalibur is both an easy and impressive aircraft to fly and has no special considerations when it comes to flying but do make sure you’ve followed the set-up guidelines and recommendations in this manual thoroughly for the best flying experience. As powered gliders go, the Excalibur is in fact an extremely versatile air frame. Out of the box you will already have an abundance of climb, maneuverability, power and grace on the supplied 13x7.
* Do not leave your model in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This will have an adverse effect on the foam surface of the model. * Set ‘Break On’ on the ESC if it is not done so already out of the box. The prop will not fold if the brake is not set to ‘On’. To set the brake ‘on’ use the Durafly or Aerostar programming card (see spare parts listing) or follow the below instructions: Thank you again for purchasing the Durafly Excalibur, we know you’ll enjoy it immensely.
SPARE PARTS LISTING Fuselage Main Wing Set Tail Spinner 9499000127-0 9499000128-0 9499000129-0 9499000131-0 Canopy/hatch Slope Nose Cone Cowl Top Tail Plate 9499000130-0 9499000132-0 9499000133-0 9499000134-0 Stock Prop Motor Prop Adaopter Control Rods/Screws 9499000135-0 9499000136-0 9499000137-0 9499000138-0 Decals Durafly ESC card Aerostar ESC card 9499000139-0 9164000024-0 9164000041-0 Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No: Part No:
TROuBLE SHOOTING: Problem Cause Solution 1. Battery is not fully charged. 2. Transmitter battery low. 3. Motors not connected. Motor does not turn 4. The motor is damaged. 5. Receiver is not bound to Tx. 1. Charge the batteries. 2. Install a full charged battery. 3. Check for connection between the ESC and motor. 4. Replace motor. 5. Consult Radio manual and go through bind procedure again. 6. Hold model and move 6. ESC in set-up mode. throttle to full position then back down to idle.
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