DRACO 2.
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EN Box Contents Quick Start Information 1. Blank (Acro) Model 2. Servo Reversing: Set all to normal 3. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100% High Rate Low Rate p = 45mm p = 30mm Aileron q = 25mm q = 20mm p = 30mm p = 20mm Elevator Dual Rates* q = 30mm q = 20mm = 40mm = 30mm Rudder = 40mm = 30mm Full Half Flaps q = 40mm q = 20mm High Rate Low Rate Aileron 10% 5% Exponential Elevator 10% 5% Rudder 10% 5% 100mm +/- 5mm back from leading edge Center of Gravity (CG) of wing slat.
EN Preflight 1 Remove and inspect contents. 9 2 Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 10 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. Make sure linkages move freely. 3 Charge the flight battery. 11 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft. 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart. 12 Adjust flight controls and transmitter. 5 Fully assemble the airplane. 13 Perform a radio system Range Test.
EN Binding General Binding Tips • The included receiver has been specifically programmed for operation of this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced. • Keep away from large metal objects while binding. • Do not point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver while binding. • The orange LED on the receiver will flash rapidly when the receiver enters bind mode.
EN Model Assembly Landing Gear Installation 1. Install two 5mm ID washers (A) and one wheel onto each axle of the landing strut. B A 2. Secure the wheels in place with one 3.5mm ID washer (B) and M5 nylon locknuts (C), using a 5mm nut driver. 5mm washer (2) C 3.5mm washer 5mm lock nut 3. Install the landing gear assembly (D) on the fuselage and secure in place using M4 x 20mm screws (E). 4.
EN Model Assembly Continued Horizontal Stabilizer Installation 1. Slide the horizontal tail (A) into the slot at the rear of the fuselage until the retaining clip clicks. Ensure the control horn and the two support struts are facing down. A 2. Snap the left and right support struts (B) onto the ball-links (C). 3. Bind your aircraft to the model and power on the aircraft to ensure the elevator servo is centered before adjusting and connecting the elevator linkage. 4.
EN Model Assembly Continued Leading Edge Slat Installation 1. Carefully apply medium CA to each slat pocket. Use only one or two drops and hold the wing to prevent CA glue from running. 2. Mount the slat onto the wing with the rounded edge facing forward. Also ensure the slates are installed with the Horizon Hobby Logo near the wing root. Wing Installation B 1. Slide the wing tube (A) into the fuselage. 2.
EN Model Assembly Continued Foot Step Installation 1. Press the right and left foot steps (A) into the slots in the fuselage with the tab facing to the front of the aircraft. 2. Secure the right and left foot steps into place with 3 x 8mm self tapping screws (B). B 3 X 8mm Disassemble in reverse order. A Antenna Installation B 1. Apply medium CA to the base of the belly antenna (A) and press it into the slot on the bottom of the fuselage. 2.
EN Model Assembly Continued LED Light Controller Settings and Options Lights 1. Plug the light controller into the gear channel (Port 5). Mode 1 2. Assign the gear (port 5) to the rotary knob of your transmitter to give full control of all 7 light modes.
EN Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection A We recommend a 5000mAh 22.2V 6S 30C Li-Po battery (SPMX50006S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the Spektrum Smart Li-Po battery packs to fit in the fuselage. Be sure the model balances at the recommended CG. 1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting.
EN Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link IMPORTANT: Perform the Control Direction Test before performing control surface centering. While SAFE is inactive, mechanically center the control surfaces. IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the SAFE system requires sub-trim and trim at 0. After binding a transmitter to the receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, ensure the servo arms are in the correct positions, then adjust the linkages to center the control surfaces.
EN SAFE® Select Switch Designation Once SAFE Select is enabled, you can choose to fly in SAFE mode full-time, or assign a switch. Any switch on any channel between 5 and 9 can be used on your transmitter. TIP: If model has a reversing ESC feature, Aux 2 is not available for safe select. If the aircraft is bound with SAFE Select disabled, the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively.
EN Control Direction Test Switch on the transmitter and connect the battery. Use the transmitter to operate the aileron, elevator and rudder controls. View the aircraft from the rear when checking the control directions. Transmitter Command Control Surface Response Elevator 1. Pull the elevator stick back. The elevators should move up, which will cause the aircraft to pitch up.
EN AS3X Control Response Test Aircraft movement This test ensures that the AS3X® control system is functioning properly. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test. AS3X Reaction CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from a moving propeller, as these items could become entangled. 2. Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic.
EN Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. Range Check your Radio System Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information. Oscillation Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the first time), you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement.
EN Thrust Reversing (optional) This aircraft is equipped with the Avian™ 100 Amp Smart ESC with reversing. Reversing the motor can be helpful when taxiing or for shortening ground roll after a landing. Simply assign a switch to channel 7 (Aux 2) of your transmitter. Flip the switch to reverse the direction of the motor. (The SRXL2 connection of the Smart ESC to the AR637TA receiver allows the ESC to receive combined input from both channel 7 and channel 1 (throttle).
EN Servo Service Control Surface Aileron Elevator Rudder Flaps Replacement Servo SPMSA332 SPMSA332 SPMSA332 SPMSA332 Description 9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead 9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead 9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead 9g Sub-Micro Servo, 170mm Lead Extension Lead Length 610mm (24 inches) 460mm (18 inches) 305mm (12 inches) 230mm (9 inches) IMPORTANT: An extension lead may be required to replace servos in some locations.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Aircraft will not Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% respond to throttle but responds to Throttle channel is reversed other controls Motor disconnected from ESC Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Extra propeller noise Propeller is out of balance or extra vibration Prop nut is too loose Flight battery charge is low Propeller installed backwards Reduced flight time or aircraft Flight battery
EN Replacement Parts Part # EFL12551 EFL12552 EFL12553 EFL12554 EFL12555 EFL12556 EFL12557 EFL12558 EFL12559 EFL12560 EFL12561 EFL12562 EFL12563 EFL12564 EFL12565 EFLP145904B EFL12567 EFLM5065D EFLA520D EFL12568 EFL12569 EFL12570 EFL12571 EFL12572 EFL12573 EFL12574 EFL12576 SPMAR637T SPMSA332 SPMXAE1100 Recommended Parts Description Painted Fuselage: DRACO 2.0m Painted Right Wing: DRACO 2.0m Painted Left Wing: DRACO 2.0m Painted Stabilizer with Struts: DRACO X 2.0m Painted Cowl: DRACO 2.
EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
EN FCC Information FCC ID: BRWTIARLGTNG1 This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity EFL Draco 2.0M BNF Basic and PNP (EFL12550 and EFL12575) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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