User Manual

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Control Direction Test
WARNING: Do not perform this or any other equipment test with the
propeller installed on the aircraft. Serious injury or property damage
could result from the motor starting inadvertently.
1. Set the flight mode switch to AS3X.
2. Keep the throttle at zero and place the model on level ground away from
obstacles.
3. Move the sticks on the transmitter as described in the table to ensure the
aircraft control surfaces respond as shown.
If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, DO NOT FLY. Refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide for more information. If you need more assistance,
contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department.
If the aircraft responds as shown, continue on to the Flight Control section.
Center of Gravity (CG)
After installing the battery (in the recommended position) and before power-
ing on the ESC, verify the CG. The CG location starting point is 81mm (range:
70mm–105mm) behind the leading edge, as shown.
4S 3200mAh Smart battery CG position – The battery is installed all the way
forward in battery compartment. Only the front battery strap will be used.
6S 3200mAh Smart battery CG position – The battery is installed centered in
the battery tray, using both front and rear battery straps.
Balance the aircraft inverted on your fingertips adjacent to the fuselage under
the wings.
• If the nose goes down, move the flight battery back until the aircraft balances.
• If the nose goes up, move the flight battery forward until the aircraft balances.
81mm
81 mm with
recommended battery
back from the wing root.
Transmitter
Command
Control Surface
Response
ElevatorAileronRudder