Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection
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EN Box Contents Quick Start Information 1. 2. 3. 4.
EN Preflight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remove and inspect contents. Read this instruction manual thoroughly. Charge the flight battery. Fully assemble the aircraft. Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged). Check the Center of Gravity (CG). Bind the aircraft to your transmitter. 8 9 10 11 12 13 Make sure all linkages move freely. Perform the control direction test with the transmitter. Adjust the flight controls and transmitter as needed. Perform a radio system range test.
EN SAFE® Select Switch Designation SAFE® Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch (2 or 3 position) on your transmitter. With this feature, you have the flexibility to enable or disable the technology while in flight. IMPORTANT: Before assigning your desired switch, ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100% in both directions and the aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle are all on high rate with the travel at 100%.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Vertical Fin Installation 1. Connect the rudder servo connector to the extension in the fuselage labeled RUDD. Secure the connection with a servo connector clip (SPMA3054, not included) or wrap with tape. Feed the excess servo wire into the fuselage. 2. Insert the front of the vertical fin into the hole in the fuselage and rotate the fin down until it is fully seated on the fuselage. 3.
EN Flaps Flap Travel Settings Adjust the flap settings in the transmitter to achieve the following flap travel on the aircraft: Half flap (takeoff): 25mm Full flap (landing): 45mm Confirm these values by measuring the inboard end of the flap as illustrated at right. These settings improve lift and create less drag during takeoff and offer increased elevator authority during landing.
EN Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend a 22.2V 4000–5000mAh 30–40C 6S LiPo battery with EC5™ connector for standard operation. If using a different battery, the battery should be of similar capacity, dimensions and weight to fit in the fuselage. Always be sure the model balances at the recommended CG with the battery chosen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. Power on the transmitter and wait 5 seconds.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Enabling and Disabling SAFE Select This product requires an approved Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a specific manner as described below.
EN Control Surface Centering After assembly and transmitter setup, confirm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages. If adjustment is required, turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn. After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces.
EN In Flight Trimming During your first flight, trim the aircraft for level flight at 3/4 throttle with flaps and gear up. Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s flight path. After adjusting trim do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance. Failure to do so could affect flight performance.
EN Post Flight 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life). Power OFF the transmitter. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. Recharge the flight battery. 5 6 7 Repair or replace all damaged parts. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights.
EN Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Oscillation Inconsistent flight performance Incorrect response to the AS3X Control Direction Test Possible Cause Damaged propeller or spinner Imbalanced rotor Motor vibration Loose receiver Loose aircraft controls Worn parts Irregular servo movement Trim is not at neutral Sub-trim is not at neutral Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery connection Solution Replace propeller or spinner Balance the rotor.
EN Problem Control surface does not move Controls reversed Motor power pulses then motor loses power Possible Cause Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage Wire damaged or connections loose Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect airplanes was selected Flight battery charge is low BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is damaged Transmitter settings are reversed ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Weather conditions might be too cold Battery is old, worn out,
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
EN FCC Information FCC ID: BRWDASRX15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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