Draco Manual
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Table of ContentsSpecications
Preflight .............................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................4
Binding .............................................................................................. 5
Model Assembly ................................................................................6
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ...........................................11
Battery Installation and ESC Arming .................................................12
Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link .........................13
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................13
SAFE
®
Select Switch Designation ....................................................14
Smart Technology Telemetry ............................................................14
Control Direction Test ....................................................................... 15
AS3X Control Response Test ...........................................................16
Center of Gravity (CG) ......................................................................16
In-Flight Trimming............................................................................16
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................17
SAFE
®
Select Flying Tips .................................................................. 17
Post Flight .......................................................................................18
Motor Service ..................................................................................18
Servo Service ..................................................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ............................................................18
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................19
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................20
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......................................... 20
Recommended Parts ........................................................................20
Optional Parts ..................................................................................20
Limited Warranty .............................................................................21
Contact Information .........................................................................21
FCC Information ............................................................................... 22
IC Information .................................................................................. 22
Compliance Information for the European Union ...............................22
Box Contents
RECEIVER BIND INFORMATION
Channels 6
Frequency 2404 – 2476 MHz
Compatibility DSM2 and DSMX
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
1. Blank (Acro) Model
2. Servo Reversing: Set all to normal
3. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%
Travels/Dual Rates
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron
p = 45mm
q = 25mm
p = 30mm
q = 20mm
Elevator
p = 30mm
q = 30mm
p = 20mm
q = 20mm
Rudder
= 40mm
= 40mm
= 30mm
= 30mm
Flap Travel
Half q = 20mm Full q = 40mm
Flap to Elevator Mix 12% down elevator 20% down elevator
Exponential
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron 10% 5%
Elevator 10% 5%
Rudder 10% 5%
Center of Gravity (CG)
100mm +/- 5mm back from leading edge
of wing slat.
Flight Timer Setting 5 minutes
Motor: 5065 Brushless Outrunner: 12 Pole (EFLM5065D)
Installed Installed
ESC: Smart 100-Amp ESC (SPMXAE1100) Installed Installed
Servos:
Aileron: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2)
Rudder: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (1)
Elevator: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (1)
Flaps: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2)
Installed Installed
Receiver: Spektrum
™
AR637TA 6-Channel AS3X/SAFE
Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)
Installed
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery: 6S 5000mAh 22.2V 30C Smart
LiPo Battery: IC5 (SPMX50006S30)
Required
to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery Charger:
Spektrum S1200 G2 AC 1x200W AC Smart Charger
(SPMXC2020)
Required
to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz 6+ Channel with Spektrum
™
DSM2
®
/
DSMX
®
technology with programmable mixing and
adjustable dual rates
Required
to
Complete
Required to
Complete
8.5lbs (3.86kg)
Without Battery
10.0lbs (4.53kg)
with Spektrum
6S 5000mAh
battery
53 in (1345mm)
77.7 in (1973mm)