User Manual

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V1200 Sport Airplane
Preflight
Transmitter Setup
SAFE
®
Select Technology
The evolutionary SAFE
®
Select technology can offer an extra level of protection
so you can perform the first flight with confidence. No complex transmitter
programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the
SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you
from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or
confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks. In fact, with the aileron,
elevator and rudder sticks in the neutral position, SAFE Select will automatically
keep the airplane in a straight and level attitude.
Expand the advantage of what SAFE Select technology offers by assigning it to
a switch. No transmitter programming is required and you’ll be able to turn the
system ON and OFF with the flip of a switch. For example, turn SAFE select ON for
takeoffs to counter the torque of the propeller. Turn it OFF in flight for unrestricted
aerobatic performance, and turn it back ON when a buddy wants to try out your
cool aircraft. Turn SAFE Select ON for landings. As you drop the flaps, SAFE
Select reduces your workload by compensating for pitch changes automatically,
regardless of throttle position. It will help keep the correct pitch attitude and wings
level during the final approach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, SAFE
Select can make your flights a great experience.
When the normal bind process is followed, the SAFE Select system is disabled,
leaving specially tuned AS3X
®
technology in place to deliver a pure, unrestricted
flight experience.
1. Remove and inspect contents.
2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
3. Charge the flight battery.
4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.
5. Fully assemble the airplane.
6. Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
7. Check the Center of Gravity (CG).
8. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.
9. Make sure linkages move freely.
10. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
11. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.
12. Adjust flight controls and transmitter.
13. Perform a radio system Range Test.
14. Install the propeller and spinner.
15. Find a safe open area to fly.
16. Plan flight for flying field conditions.
Computerized Transmitter Setup
(DX6i, DX6, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t, DX18, DX20, iX12, iX20)
Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model
(perform a model reset), then name the model.
Set Dual Rates to
HIGH 100%
LOW 70%
Set Servo Travel to 100%
Set Flap/Down-Elevator
Compensation to
Half flap = 15% Full flap = 25%
DX6i
1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU
2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO
DX7S
DX8
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set WING TYPE: 1 AILERON, 1 FLAP
DX6e
DX6 (Gen2)
DX7 (Gen2)
DX8 (Gen2)
DX9
DX10t
DX18
DX20
iX12
iX20
NX6
NX8
NX10
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set AIRCRAFT WING: 1 AILERON, 1 FLAP
* Flap programming values may vary slightly. For your initial flights use the
recommended flap travel settings provided and adjust the flap travel to
your preference on subsequent flights.
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and
receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.
Dual Rates
The E-flite V1200 is a very high speed aircraft. As the speed of the aircraft increases,
the control response sensitivity increases. For normal, high speed flight, the control
rates should be set to low rates. When the aircraft is traveling at lower speeds, during
takeoff and landing, the rates should be set to high for better control response.
Take first flights in Low Rate. For landings, use high rate elevator.
NOTICE: To ensure AS3X
®
technology functions properly, do not lower rate
values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the
pushrods on the servo arm.
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide
for more information.
Exponential
After first flights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter.