User Manual

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Table of ContentsSpecifications
40.5 in (1025mm)
43.3 in (1100mm)
~67–70 oz
(~1899–1984g)
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Preflight ................................................................................................................. 4
Transmitter Setup (BNF) ......................................................................................... 4
SAFE
®
Select Switch Designation ...........................................................................5
Using SAFE
®
Select With the DX6 and DX6e Transmitters ....................................... 5
Model Assembly ....................................................................................................5
Flaps .....................................................................................................................7
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation .................................................................7
Battery Installation and ESC Arming .......................................................................8
Center of Gravity (CG) ...........................................................................................8
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select .................9
Control Surface Centering ....................................................................................10
Control Surface Direction .....................................................................................10
Dual Rates and Control Throws ............................................................................10
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...................................................................10
In Flight Trimming ................................................................................................11
Flying Tips and Repairs ........................................................................................11
Post Flight............................................................................................................12
Power Components Service .................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ................................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................................................13
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................... 14
Optional Parts ......................................................................................................14
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .............................................................15
Limited Warranty .................................................................................................16
Warranty and Service Contact Information ...........................................................16
FCC Information ................................................................................................... 17
IC Information ......................................................................................................17
Compliance Information for the European Union ...................................................17
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
1. Blank (Acro) Model
2. Wing Type: 1 Aileron, 1 Flap
3. Servo Reversing: Gear Reversed, All Others Normal
4. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%
Dual Rates*
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron
p = 10mm
q = 10mm
p = 8mm
q = 8mm
Elevator
p = 12mm
q = 12mm
p = 8mm
q = 8mm
Rudder
 = 14mm
 = 14mm
 = 8mm
 = 8mm
Flap Travel
Half q = 15mm Full q = 45mm
EXPO
(Soft center)
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron 10% 0%
Elevator 10% 0%
Rudder 10% 0%
Center of Gravity (CG)
80–90mm back from the leading edge, measured at
the wing root
Flight Timer Setting 4 minutes
Motor: Motor 1850Kv (EFLM1850) Installed Installed
Fan Unit: 70mm Ducted Fan Unit (EFLA7012DF) Installed Installed
ESC: 70A Brushless Switch Mode (EFLA1070EC5) Installed Installed
Servos: (8) (SPMA380, SPMA380R) Installed Installed
Retracts: Main and Nose Gear ( EFLG130, EFLG131 ) Installed Installed
Receiver: Spektrum
™
AR631 6-Channel Sport
Receiver (SPMAR631)
Installed
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery: 22.2V 3300–4800mAh 30C
6S LiPo with EC5
™
Connector
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery Charger:
6-cell Li-Po Battery Balancing Charger
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum
™
DSM2
®
/DSMX
®
Technology and Adjustable Dual Rates
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
* The dual rates values given are intended for first time electric ducted fan pilots
through intermediate level pilots. For advanced settings options, see the Dual
Rates and Control Throws section of the manual.