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29.5in (750mm)
30in (760mm)
Specifications
Motors: 1820 – 6800Kv 6-Pole Brushless outrunner (SPMXAM1600) Installed
Flight Controller: Spektrum A3240 AS3X/SAFE receiver
with dual brushless ESCs (SPMA3240)
Installed
Servos: Tailerons: SPMSH2040T 2.9g Linear Servo (2)
Nose wheel steering: SPMSA2030L 2.3g Linear Servo
Wing Sweep: EFL01469 3-Position Linear Actuator
Installed
Recommended Battery: 14.8V 4S 2200 30C Li-Po with EC3 or IC3
(SPMX22004S30)
Required
Recommended Battery Charger: 4-cell Li-Po battery balancing
charger
Required
Recommended Transmitter: Full range 6-channel 2.4GHz with
Spektrum DSM2 or DSMX
®
technology and programmable ight
modes (included with NX, iX, DX9, DX18, and all DX G2 era and newer
computerized Spektrum transitters)
Required
Transmitter Setup .................................................................................................4
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...................................................................... 5
Binding ................................................................................................................. 5
Integrated ESC Telemetry ...................................................................................... 5
Flight controller LED .............................................................................................5
Failsafe ................................................................................................................. 5
SAFE
®
Select Technology ......................................................................................6
Control Surface Direction ......................................................................................6
AS3X Control Response Test .................................................................................7
Control Surface Centering .....................................................................................7
Dual Rates and Control Throws .............................................................................8
Center of Gravity .................................................................................................. 8
Landing Gear ........................................................................................................8
Hand Launching ....................................................................................................9
Trimming ..............................................................................................................9
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................................... 10
SAFE Select Flying Tips ....................................................................................... 10
Post Flight...........................................................................................................11
Re-Connecting The Swing Wing Linkage .............................................................11
Replacing a Wing ................................................................................................12
Replacing The Taileron ........................................................................................12
Power System Installation and Service ................................................................13
Replacing a Vertical Stabilizer .............................................................................13
Flight Controller Wiring........................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ...............................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................15
Replacement Parts ..............................................................................................16
Recommended Items .......................................................................................... 16
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ............................................................16
Optional Items ....................................................................................................16
Screw Set: F-14 Tomcat (EFL01468) ...................................................................16
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................17
Contact Information ............................................................................................17
FCC Information .................................................................................................. 18
IC Information ..................................................................................................... 18
Compliance Information for the European Union ..................................................18
If you own this product, you may be required to register with the FAA.
For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA, please visit
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/.
For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage,
visit knowbeforeyouy.org/.
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
Set up your transmitter
using the transmitter setup chart
Dual Rates
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron
p = 20mm
q = 20mm
p = 13mm
q = 13mm
Elevator
p = 15mm
q = 15mm
p = 10mm
q = 10mm
Flight Timer Setting 3:30 minutes
17.7in (450mm)
17.6oz / 500g (without battery)
25.6oz / 725g (with 2200mAh 4S 30C Smart battery)