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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................... Box Contents ....................................................................... Specifications ...................................................................... Replacement Parts ............................................................. Optional Accessories ........................................................... Completion Items .........................................................
SPECIFICATIONS COMPLETION ITEMS ! ED Standard: 6.7lb (3080g) L AL ST RTF with 6S 4200mAh ba�ery installed 55.1 in. (1400mm) IN ! ED L AL ST IN Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (FPZAURA08ZZFJ1) Potenza 60-DF BL 1450 Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor (FPZM1060DFA) ! ED L AL ST Potenza DS15 Digital Servos (FPZDS15B) IN D! LE AL ST Potenza DS12 Digital Servos (FPZDS12) IN 41.6 in.
SPECIAL LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: CAUTION: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT RADIO SETUP WITH MOTOR PLUGGED INTO ESC. INADVERTENT POWER-UP COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. TRANSMITTER SETUP Start with a freshly reset new model memory in your transmitter. Make ONLY the changes shown in the Transmitter Configuration Guide. TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION GUIDE Wing Type The Aura 8 installed in the FlexJet defaults to 3 flight modes that are switched via CH6/Aux 1 in your transmitter. You may need to reassign CH6/Aux 1 to a 3-position switch.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION/SERVO CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Spektrum Remote Receivers Please note, for optimum connection reliability and performance using Spektrum, the Flex Team highly recommends the use of a traditional receiver using SRXL. Remote receivers may still be used, however: 1. Connect (2) Spektrum Remote Receivers to Mini Port 'A' and Mini Port 'B' at the top of the Aura case. 2A. To bind a DSMX Spektrum Remote Receiver connection, insert a bind plug into Aura Port S8. 2B.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION / AURA 8 INSTALLATION NOTE Throughout the manual we will ask you to power up the radio system. In order to assemble your FlexJet properly, It is critical that the receiver is bound to your transmitter and is communicating with Aura 8. Please do not proceed until the Aura 8 emits a solid green LED (Aura received valid signal from reciever) and solid orange LED (Aura has power and calibrated sensor) when powered up.
RETRACTS AND GEAR SEQUENCER OPERATION The following steps will be required each time the aircraft is powered for flight: 1. Ensure your radio has Ch5/gear assigned to a 2-position switch. 2. Hold the FlexJet in a manner that the gear doors and retracts are unobstructed and free to close and open. 3. Cycle your transmitters Ch5/Gear switch from down to up, then down again waiting about 1 second in each position. The gear sequencer is now armed and the gear will deploy or retract. 4. Test the retracts.
FLYING STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver, 2mm Hex Driver Blue Thread Locker, Low-Tack Masking Tape (2) M3x10mm Phillips Machine Thread Screw (pre-installed) (2) M2 x 6mm Cap Head Self-Tapping Screws To reduce the assembly time of your FlexJet, the stabilizer tubes have been installed at the factory. 1. Confirm that (1) M3x10mm Phillips head machine screw is securely fastened to each stabilizer tube. Do not overtighten. 2. Power on the radio system.
FLYING STABILIZER INSTALLATION (Continued) 5. Verify the transmitter elevator stick is set to neutral and trim is centered. Test fit the stab linkage arm onto the spline of the stab tube. The linkage arm should be parallel relative to the servo arm and pointing towards the bottom of the fuselage. Check the leading edge of the stabilizer relative to the elevator trim gauge. Remove the stab linkage arm and turn the clevis as necessary to center the stabilizer.
Wing Installation Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver Blue Thread Locker (2) M3x10 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screws 1. Locate the four carbon fiber wing tubes. Insert a short tube into each wing panel near the leading edge and a long tube into each wing panel near the trailing edge of the wing. 2. Orient the servos toward the bottom of the fuselage and slide the left and right wing panels half-way onto the fuselage. 3.
BATTERY INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: (1) Hook Side Adhesive Backed Hook and Loop Strip (1) Hook and Loop Strap 1. Remove the canopy from the fuselage by pulling the canopy latch to the rear of the fuselage and lifting the canopy from the fuselage. 2. Apply a piece of hook-sided adhesive backed hook and loop strip to the battery tray. 3. Place the flight battery in the battery compartment and secure it with a hook and loop strap.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION (CON'T) 4. Position the FlexJet so that it is level. Standing approximately 10-20 feet (3-7 m) behind the aircraft, visually sight the vertical stabilizer, ensuring the installation is true and perpendicular relative to the fuselage. Use a file to fine-tune the plywood tube mount if needed. 5. After ensuring the vertical stabilizer is true, remove the stabilizer. 6.
EDF ACCESS HATCH, TAIL PIPE, and EXHAUST NOZZLE RE-INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver (2) M3x10 Phillips Washer Head Self-Tapping Screws, (2) M3x25 phillips Self-Tapping Screws General Office Tape 1. Carefully collapse the tail pipe (without creasing) and insert the tail pipe into the fuselage until it reaches the EDF fan housing. Note, the tail pipe is asymetrical and can only be installed in one orientation.
VENTRAL FIN INSTALLATION 5-min Epoxy or Medium CA Required Tools and Fasteners: 1. Test fit the Ventral fin to the fuselage. Please note, the ventral fins are asymetrical and will only fit properly in one direction. 2. Mix and apply an appropriate amount of 5-min epoxy to fuselage and ventral fin. Place the ventral fin onto the Fuselage. Avoid applying glue to the EDF access hatch area. 3. Using a paper towel and Isopropyl alcohol, wipe away any excess epoxy.
TRANSMITTER CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions relative to transmitter stick input. Please note, control surface movement in the chart have been exaggerated for clarity. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN THE TRANSMITTER OR THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at support@flexinnovations.com for corrective action.
FLIGHT CONTROL SENSOR DIRECTION TEST Perform a test of the gyro system to verify the corrections made for a given movement are correct. If any of the tests do not result in the correct reaction for the airplane's gyro system, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE, and contact us via email at support@flexinnovations.com. The flight control system activates with RF broadcast.
CENTER OF GRAVITY VERIFICATION The center of gravity (CG) location for the FlexJet is located at the forward edge of the plastic wing bolt tab and is measured by lifting the completed airplane upright, with all components installed and the landing gear in the down position. This location was determined from numerous test flights by designer and TopGun Champion David Ribbe. Setting the center of gravity is one of the most important steps for success, particularly with a new airplane.
FLYING YOUR FLEXJET Selecting a Flying Site Selecting a flying site is critical to a successful flight. Airplanes require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a neighborhood or parking lot is not recommended. A local AMA field is the best location for flying your Flexjet. If no AMA field is available in your area, a large open field with short grass and generous overfly area is the best candidate. Know your overfly area.
ADVANCED FLEXJET AURA CONFIGURATION The Aura 8 installed in the FlexJet is equipped with two possible Aura configurations - Stock and Expert. These may be accessed WITHOUT THE USE OF the Aura Config Tool (WINDOWS-BASED PC OR TABLET programming application) by using the Aura Quick Set feature. The "Expert" version offers three flight modes: Sport, Mid-High Rate and High Rate with tailerons. NOTICE The "Expert" flight modes cannot be configured by Quick Set when using PWM servo connections to Aura.
EXPERT FLIGHT MODE 3 TRANSMITTER CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Perform the following Transmitter control test, after installing (via quick set or Aura Config Tool) Aura 8 Expert configuration. Please note, this control test is only for Mode 3, to test modes 1 and 2 please reference page 17. Please note,Control Surface deflection has been exaggerated for clarity. Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions relative to transmitter stick input.
AIRFRAME REPAIRS The FlexJet is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite aircraft, the correct glue for a given application is critical to the repair holding and not breaking again. For major repairs, such as a broken fuselage, epoxy is preferred because it allows time to correct any misalignment, and is less brittle than CAs.
SERVICING THE POWER SYSTEM Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver M3 Hex Driver 1. Remove the access hatch, tail pipe, and exhaust nozzle as descriped on page 10 of this manual. 2. Unplug the 3-motor wires from the ESC. 3. Using #1 Phillips screwdriver remove the M3x6 phillips washer head sheet metal screws that secure the EDF fan unit to the EDF mounting rails. 4. Using #1 Phillips screwdriver remove the M3x6 phillips machine screw that secures the rotor cone to the rotor. 5.
AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your FlexJet, refer to the matrix below to determine probable cause and a recommended solution for the action. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support for further assistance. NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the motor disengaged by unplugging all three motor leads from the ESC.
LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Questions & Assistance Flex Innovations, LLC. and its authorized resellers ("Flex") warrant to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. Visit www.flexinnovations.com/articles.asp?ID=269 to find customer support in your region.
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2015 GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model fights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1.
TM INNOVATIONS www.flexinnovations.com Elevator Trim Gauges Align with Panel Line Rear 1" Front Front Bottom Stab Center Right Stab 1" 1. 2. 3. 4. Stab Center Top Rear 1" Top Align with Panel Line Left Stab Bottom 1" Cut-out the elevator trim gauges by cutting around the thick solid line. Do not cut through the center line. Fold the elevator trim gauges at the dashed lines. Verify the elevator trim gauges are printed at proper size by measuring the 1 inch vertical and horizontal scale.
