UMX A-10 Thunderbolt II ™ Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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EN Table of Contents Transmitter Setup..................................................4 Binding..................................................................4 Integrated Telemetry..............................................4 ESC/Receiver Arming, Battery Installation and Center of Gravity....................................................5 SAFE® Select Technology......................................6 Control Centering ..................................................
EN Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions. If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature. Always engage throttle cut before approaching the aircraft. Dual Rates Low rate is recommended for the initial flights. NOTICE: To ensure AS3X® technology functions properly, do not lower rate values below 50%.
EN ESC/Receiver Arming, Battery Installation and Center of Gravity NOTICE: Always keep material or debris away from the intake. When armed, the rotor will turn in response to throttle movement and could ingest loose objects. The UMX A-10 requires a 3S 850mAh Li-Po battery with an IC2 or EC2 connector (SPMX8503S30 recommended). Add a piece of hook and loop material (hook side) to the side of the fuselage along the battery compartment.
EN SAFE® Select Technology When SAFE Select is activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling the aircraft. Additionally, by releasing the controls in the event you lose orientation, SAFE Select will keep the aircraft level. To activate SAFE® Select, flip the Gear channel switch to position 0. Return the Gear switch to position 1 to turn OFF SAFE Select and fly with just the assistance of AS3X® technology.
EN Control Centering Before the first flights, or in the event of an accident, make sure the flight control surfaces are centered. Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces are not centered. Use of the transmitter sub-trims may not correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the mechanical limits of linear servos. 1. Ensure SAFE Select is OFF. 2. Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when the transmitter controls and trims are centered.
EN Landing Gear Removal The landing gear may be left installed or removed to suit your flying area. We recommend using the landing gear when you can take off and land from a smooth surface. If you have long grass you may choose to remove the landing gear, in which case you will need to hand launch the aircraft and belly land. 1. Carefully pull the gear straight out of the retainer clip that secures it into the fuselage. When needed, assemble in reverse order.
EN Control Direction Test Aircraft Reaction Elevator Down Elevator Up Elevator Right Roll Aileron Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them. Transmitter Command Left Roll Right Rudder Rudder You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction.
EN AS3X Direction Test You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction. Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them. Aircraft movement AS3X Reaction Arrows indicate the direction of the trailing edge of the control surface.
EN Flying Tips and Repairs Range Check your Radio System After final assembly, range check the radio system with the aircraft. Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information. Flying We recommend flying your aircraft outside in no greater than moderate winds or inside in a very large indoor facility. Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. Be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields.
EN SAFE Select Flying Tips When flying in SAFE Select mode the aircraft will return to level flight any time the aileron and elevator controls are at neutral. Applying aileron or elevator control will cause the airplane to bank, climb or dive. The amount the stick is moved will determine the attitude the airplane flies. Holding full control will push the aircraft to the pre-determined bank and roll limits, but it will not go past those angles.
EN Motor Service Disassembly CAUTION: DO NOT handle the rotor or motor while the flight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. 1. In order to access the motor connector(s) it is necessary to separate the top and bottom of the fuselage to access the receiver/ESC. The top and bottom fuselage parts are secured with glue and clear tape. Carefully cut the clear tape and follow the seam with a knife to cut the glue and remove the bottom of the fuselage.
EN Post Flight Checklist 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for safety and battery life). 5. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. 2. Power OFF the transmitter. 6. 3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights. 4. Recharge the flight battery.
EN Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not at neutral position when transmitter controls are at neutral Control surfaces may not have been mechanically centered from factory Center control surfaces mechanically by adjusting the U-bends on control linkages Aircraft was moved after the flight battery was connected and before sensors initialized Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery while keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds Model flies inconsistently
EN Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution LED on receiver flashes Less than a 5-second wait between first rapidly and aircraft will powering on transmitter and connecting not respond to transmit- flight battery to aircraft ter (after binding) Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch™ radios only) Leaving transmitter on, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and reconnect flight battery to airc
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EN Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) United States of America Horizon Technischer Service servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/ productsupport@horizonhobby. com 877-504-0233 websales@horizonhobby.com 800-338-4639 service@horizonhobby.
EN EU Information EU Compliance Statement: UMX A-10 Thunderbolt II EDF (EFLU6550) Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU; RoHS 3 Directive - Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www. horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.
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