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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................... 2 Box Contents .................................................................................... 2 Replacement Parts Listing............................................................ 3 Optional Completion Items......................................................... 3 Completion Items ..........................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS 57 in. (1447mm) 1181 sq. in (76 dm2) COMPLETION ITEMS NIGHT VERSION DAY VERSION 8.30lb (3770g) 8.05lb (3650g) 7.98lb (3620g) 7.71lb (3500g) RTF with 6S 5200mAh battery installed RTF with 6S 4200mAh battery installed RTF with 6S 5200mAh battery installed RTF with 6S 4200mAh battery installed D! Potenza 65 3D 550 Kv BL Outrunner Motor (FPZM10653D) ! HobbyWing SkyWalker 80A ESC w/External 7.
SPECIAL LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners Medium CA (or 5-15 min epoxy) #1 Phillips Screwdriver (3) M3x8 Phillips head self-tapping screw (QTY 3) (QTY 1) (1) M3x10 Phillips head self-tapping screw 1. Locate the Tail wheel, Tail wheel retaining plate, and the three M3x8 self-tapping Phillips head screws. Insert the tail wheel wire into the base of the rudder orienting the tail wheel so the wire is angled towards the rear of the airframe as it moves away from the fuselage.
MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools, Parts, and Fasteners (QTY 2) (QTY 2) (2) M4 Lock Nuts #1 Phillips Screwdriver 7mm open end wrench (2) (2) M4 washers (2) M3 X 10 Machine Screw (4) M3 X 14 Machine Screw Blue Thread Lock (QTY 2) (QTY 4) 1. Locate the landing gear, axle assemblies, wheel pants, and M4 lock nuts and washers. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the M3x12 self-tapping screws from the wheel pants, and separate the wheel pant halves from one another. x2 3.
MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 6. With the fuselage inverted on your work space, place the landing gear on the landing gear mount. Be sure to orient the landing so that it sweeps forward towards the front of the airframe NOSE 7. TAIL Apply a small amount of Blue thread lock to all 4 M3x14 Phillips head screws. Insert them through the landing gear into the gear plate and tighten them to the fuselage using a Phillips screwdriver.
AURA 8 AFCS The Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) installed in your Mamba 60 is a giant leap forward in aircraft flight control system technology. Compatible with virtually every receiver on the market today, the Aura features special configuration for DSM systems via remote receiver connection(s), and serial data connection for Futaba or Hitec S.
WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT RADIO SETUP WITH PROPELLER INSTALLED. INADVERTENT POWER UP COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. TRANSMITTER SETUP The Aura 8 AFCS is designed to work seamlessly with all major transmitter and receiver brands. When programming your transmitter, start with a freshly reset new model memory in your transmitter. Make ONLY the changes shown in the Transmitter Configuration Guide unless otherwise noted.
CONNECTING A BATTERY/ARMING THE ESC Observe the following procedures to safely power up your model after it has been bound. Ensure propeller is removed unless sequence is followed to power up befo 1. Lower the throttle stick and trim to their lowest setting and turn on the transmitter. Wait for your transmitter to indicate the radio signal is being broadcast before proceeding. If a battery is connected to the ESC with the throttle fully open on the active transmitter, the ESC will enter programming mode.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION/SERVO CONNECTIONS Aura will auto-detect modern digital receiver connection(s). Using a modern digital receiver connection gives the Aura access to precise data of each channel for additional gyro-enabled outputs, connect a modern digital receiver connection, follow the steps on this page, then skip ahead to page 14. DEFAULT AURA CONNECTIONS Throttle (ESC/BEC) S1 L. Aileron (TOP) S2 L. Aileron (BOTTOM) S3 R. Aileron (TOP) S4 R.
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 with SRXL (like the AR8010T or AR9030T). Remote receivers may still be used at your own risk, however. 1. Connect (2) matching Spektrum remote receivers to Mini Port 'A' and Mini Port 'B' at the top of the Aura case. 2A.
RUDDER AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners (QTY 2) (QTY 2) (QTY 2) Elevator and Rudder Pushrod Assemblies M2x10 Phillips Head Machine Screws M2 Flat Washer M2 Lock Nut M3x6 Phillips Head Machine Screws #1 Phillips Screwdriver #0 Phillips Screwdriver Needle-Nosed Pliers (or Hemostats) Blue Thread Lock (QTY 2) 1. Locate the Elevator and Rudder pushrod assemblies. rplane. 2. 3.
RUDDER AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 4. Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver, M2x10 machine screw, M2 washer and M2 lock nut to secure the linkage to the control horn.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners (4) Clear Mounting Tape Carbon Stab Tube 1. Locate both horizontal stabilizer and elevator assemblies, stabilizer tube, and the provided clear tape ( to secure stabalizers to fuse). 2. Slide the horizontal stabilizer tube into the fuselage (approximately centered). 3. Slide the left and right stabilizer-elevator assemblies onto the tube.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners M2.5x8 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screws (QTY 8) 1. #1 Phillips Screwdriver Medium (150) Grit Sandpaper Low Tack Tape 15 Minute Epoxy Isopropyl Alcohol Locate the fuselage, top wing center section, the (4) carbon tubes (cabane struts), and the (8) M2.5x8 Phillips head self-tappi * The long carbon tubes are the rear cabane struts and the short carbon tubes are the front cabane struts. 2.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Required Tools and Fasteners M3x25 Phillips Head Machine Screw M3x20 Phillips Head Machine Screw (lower wing) (4) Interplane strut retaining pins #1 Phillips Screwdriver (QTY 2) (QTY 2) 5. Locate the lower wing panels, the short wing tube, and the M3x20 Phillips head machine screws. 6. Slide the wing tube through the fuselage then slide one of the wing panels onto the wing tube and connect the servo leads. It is good idea ond wing panel 7. 8.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
PROPELLER, SPINNER, AND BAFFLE INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners (QTY 4) (QTY 1) M3x10 Socket Head Machine Screw M3x10 Phillips Head Machine Screw Prop Adapter Prop Nut Adjustable Wrench #1 Phillips Screwdriver 15 Minute Epoxy Blue Thread Lock 1. 2. Place propeller adapter on front of motor. Apply a a small amount of Blue thread lock on each of the four M3x10 socket head screws. Install them through the prop adapter and to the motor. 3. e epoxy 4.
BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION WARNING Always keep limbs clear from the propeller when the battery is connected. After the ESC arms, the propeller will rotate when the throttle is moved. Unlike an internal combustion engine, electric motors apply more voltage to counteract resistance, therefore any object that is entangled in the propeller will be severely damaged before the motor will stop When making adjustments to linkages, transmitter the propeller to guard against accidental spool up.
CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN TRANSMITTER OR IN THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at Flight Controller Sensor Direction Test MUST BOTH BE PASSED! IF ONE DOES NOT PASS, DO NOT FLY! movement of these control surfaces with rudder input is intentional and completely NORMAL.
FLIGHT CONTROL SENSING 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 from the airplane's gyro system, in the drawings below for clarity. Please note, that the control surfaces will move ONLY when the aircraft is being ROTATED.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS 1. and stabilize the wing with your other hand. Give the control surface a good pull away from the wing. The control surface should not come unhinged from the wing. Be sure to avoid over-stressing the part as an aggressive pull may cause the control surface to come unhinged even though it was hinged properly. If hinging is loose, DO NOT FLY! Apply thin CA to the loose side(s) of the hinged to re-secure. 2 .
FLYING YOUR MAMBA 60 Selecting a Flying Site Trimming require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a dedicated to trimming and setup. Fly the airplane at 2/3 power in Mode 2 Land, adjust linkages and ensure that there are no houses, playgrounds, or other buildings that may be damaged if the airplane were to crash. Transmitter trim or sub-trim will cause trim shifts when the model should be mechanically trimmed, or Aura “Quick Trim” may be used instead.
ADVANCED MAMBA 60 AURA CONFIGURATION ed WITHOUT THE USE OF A WINDOWS BASED PC OR TABLET High Speed, and Slow Speed 3D. Flight Mode 1- Sport For sport or precision aerobatics. Gains are set low. Flight Mode 2 - High Speed 3D Flight Mode 3 - Slow Speed 3D high rate. Ideal for tumbling and harriers, hovering, and other slow speed Rates are high, expo adjusted high for Rate in all control surfaces at max, expo Gains are set low Gains are set high.
AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your Mamba 60E+, refer to the matrix below to determine the 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.
AIRFRAME REPAIRS The Mamba 60E+ is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite airplanes, 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage 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. Outside of Coverage This warranty is not transferable and does not cover: (a) Products with more than 45 days after purchased date.
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or (a) In a careless or reckless manner. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited. 2. Model aircraft pilots will: (a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.
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