User Manual

3E-flite RV-9 450 Assembly Manual
Recommended Radio Equipment
You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter,
receiver, and four servos. You can also choose to
purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-
free, interference-free Spektrum
™
DX6i 2.4GHz DSM
®
6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we
recommend the S75 Sub-Micro Servos from E-flite.
If you own the Spektrum DX6i radio, just add the
AR6200 DSM2
™
6-channel receiver and four (or five if
using flaps) E-flite S75 Sub-Micro Servos.
Transmitter and Receiver
SPM6600 DX6i 6-Channel DSM2 without
Servos, Mode 2
Or Purchase Separately
SPMAR6200 AR6200 AR6200
6-Channel Receiver Air
And
EFLRS75 S75 Sub Micro Servo
(4 required, 5 if using flaps)
EFLREX12L 12-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (2)
EFLRYH3 3-inch Y-harness, Lightweight
EFLREX3L 3-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (for optional flaps)
Recommended Standard Setup
Motor Park 450 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 890Kv (EFLM1400)
ESC 30-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC
Brushless ESC (EFLA1030)
Batteries 1800 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery
(EFLB18003S)
Propeller Electric Propeller, 10 x 7E
(APC10070E)
Recommended High Power Setup
Motor Park 480 Brushless Outrunner
Motor, 1020Kv (EFLM1505)
ESC 40-Amp Lite Pro Switch-Mode BEC
Brushless ESC (EFLA1040L)
Batteries 2100 3S 11.1V Li-Po battery
(EFLB21003S)
Prop Electric Propeller, 12 x 6E
(APC12060E)
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
EFLC3005 Celectra
™
1–3 Cell
Li-Po Charger
EFLC505 Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell
Balancing Charger
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/
Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications.
All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings
must be followed closely. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Epoxy brush Felt-tipped pen
Low-tack tape Medium grit sandpaper
Mixing cup Mixing stick
Paper towel Pencil
Pin drill Pliers
Rubbing alcohol Ruler
Scissors Side cutters
Threadlock Waxed paper
Adjustable wrench
Phillips screwdriver: #00, #1
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Hobby knife with #11 blade
Nut driver or box wrench: 1/4-inch, 7mm
Hex wrench or ball driver: 1.5mm, 3/32-inch,
5/64-inch
String, dental floss or commercially available
servo connector (2)
Adhesives
30-minute Epoxy (HAN8002)
Canopy Glue (PAAPT56)
Medium CA (PAAPT02)
Thin CA (PAAPT08)
Threadlock
Thick CA
During the course of building your model we suggest
that you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding
foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help
protect the model from damage during assembly.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission
of Bachmann Industries, Inc.