Valiant ™ 1.
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EN Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Setup Set up your transmitter using the transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Ail Dual Rates Low Rate p28mm q18mm p17mm q14mm Ele 25mm 20mm Rud 38mm 25mm Flaps q=30mm Landing Takeoff q=15mm Center of 65mm +/-3mm back from leading edge of wing at the fuselage.
EN SAFE® Select Technology The evolutionary SAFE® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the first flight with confidence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks.
EN Model Assembly Main Landing Gear Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment door (A) from the bottom of the fuselage. 1. Slide the pre assembled landing gear (B) into the fuselage as shown. 1. Secure with the 4 screws (C). 2. Re-install the battery hatch. C A B Tail Installation 1. Install the Vertical stab (A) over the Horizontal stab (B) by sliding the 2 plastic tabs down through the holes in the horizontal stab, creating a complete tail assembly.
EN Model Assembly Continued Wing Installation 1. Slide the 1 large (A) and 1 small (B), carbon fiber wing tubes into one wing half and then join the 2 halves together. 2. Connect the Flaps and Aileron connectors to respective Y-harnesses connected to the receiver. The left and right servos can be connected to either side of a Y-harness. B A IMPORTANT: The ailerons must be connected to the receiver’s AILE (#2 channel) with a Y-harness (included) for the AS3X system to function properly. 3.
EN Float Installation (Optional) Float Assembly B C 1. Install the 2 cross members (A) and the front and rear struts (B) on one float as shown and secure with 4 included screws (C). 2. Install the other float onto the assembled struts as in Step 1 above. Important: The front strut is taller than the rear strut. (Figure 1) A Fig. 1 B Float Assembly Installation 1. With the landing gear and battery hatch removed, align and mount the float assembly to the bottom of the fuselage. 2.
Ailerons Ailerons EN Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings Flaps Flaps The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes. Notice: If control throws are changed from the factory settings, the AR636 gain values may need to be adjusted. Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for adjustment of gain values. After flying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response.
EN Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection A We recommend the E-flite® 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the E-flite Li-Po battery packs to fit in the fuselage. Be sure the model balances at the recommended CG. 1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select This product requires an approved Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence 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 SAFE® Select Switch Designation SAFE® Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch on your transmitter. With this new feature, you now have the flexibility to enable or disable the technology while in flight. Mode 1 and 2 Transmitters IMPORTANT: Before assigning your desired switch, ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100%. Assigning a switch 1. Bind the aircraft correctly to activate SAFE Select. This will allow the system to be assigned to a switch. 2.
EN In Flight Trimming During your first flight, trim the aircraft for level flight at 3/4 throttle with flaps up. Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s flight path. 3 Seconds 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 Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30) installed all the way forward in the battery compartment. 65mm +/- 3mm back from leading edge of wing at the fuselage. PNP Receiver Selection and Installation The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for ths airplane.
EN Post Flight 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life). 2. Power OFF the transmitter. 5. Repair or replace all damaged parts. 6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. 7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights. 3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. 4. Recharge the flight battery.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Reduced flight time or aircraft underpowered Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter Aircraft will not connect (after binding) to transmitter Possible Cause Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL 2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft. 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.
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.
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Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice EFL4951 EFL4952 EFL4953 EFL4954 EFL4955 Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Painted Valiant 1.3 fuse Painted Valiant 1.3 wing Valiant 1.3 carbon wing tube Valiant 1.3 Spinner Valiant 1.3 Landing gear set Painted Valiant 1.3 fuse Painted Valiant 1.3 wing Valiant 1.3 carbon wing tube Valiant 1.3 Spinner Valiant 1.3 Landing gear set Valiant 1.3 - Fuselage peint Valiant 1.
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