Draco Manual
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Table of ContentsSpecications
Preflight .............................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................4
Binding .............................................................................................. 5
Model Assembly ................................................................................6
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ...........................................10
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ................................................. 11
Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link .........................12
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................12
SAFE
®
Select Switch Designation ....................................................13
Smart Technology Telemetry ............................................................13
Control Direction Test .......................................................................14
AS3X Control Response Test ...........................................................15
Center of Gravity (CG) ......................................................................15
In-Flight Trimming............................................................................15
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................16
SAFE
®
Select Flying Tips .................................................................. 16
Post Flight .......................................................................................17
Motor Service ..................................................................................17
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%
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
Flaps
Full Half
q = 40mm q = 20mm
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)
Included Included
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 (2)
Elevator: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170mm Lead (2)
Flaps: A332 9g Sub-Micro MG Servo: 170 Lead (2)
Installed Installed
Receiver: Spektrum
™
AR637TA 6-Channel AS3X/SAFE
Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)
Installed
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery: 22.2V 5000mAh 6S 30C Smart
LiPo Battery: IC5 (SPMX50006S30)
Required
to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery Charger:
S1100 Spektrum Smart AC Charger 1x100W
(SPMXC1080)
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)
10.0lbs
(4.53kg) with
Spektrum 6S
5000mAh
battery
53 in (1345mm)
77.7 in (1973mm)