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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Wing Installation ..............................................................................10 Main Wing Installation (continued) .....................................................11 Linkage Setup ..............................................................................................12 Crow (Air Brakes).........................................................................................12 Control Direction Test ........................................................
SPECIFICATIONS COMPLETION ITEMS ! ED 54.0 oz (1540g) RTF with 6S 1500mAh battery installed Potenza 20-3D 600 Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor (FPZM10203D) IN ! ED 43.4 in (1102mm) 691.3 sq. in (44.6 dm2) LL STA LL STA ZTW 50A ESC with 7.4V/5A SBEC (ZTW50AM10G2) IN D! Potenza DS17 High Voltage Digital Servo (FPZDS17HV) LLE TA INS ! ED L TAL INS Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (FPZAURA08) ! ED D CLU 40.
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.
MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, (4) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws 1. Insert the landing gear assembly into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage. The gear will sweep forward. 2. Install the cover plate over the landing gear slot and secure with (4) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws. TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, (3) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws 1.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver, Needle Nose pliers, Clear Tape (4 strips) 1. Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into the fuselage and roughly center. 2. Slide the left and right stabilizer halves onto the tube. Ensure that the control horn orients towards the belly of the airplane and that the elevator joiner tabs are properly indexed. Do not force the stabilizer into place. 3.
AURA 8 AFCS The Aura 8 AFCS (Advanced Flight Control System) comes programmed and pre-installed in your Mamba 10 G2, making setup a breeze. This highly-refined 3-axis gyro makes the Mamba 10 G2 fly like it is a larger aircraft and in less wind. Thanks to the Aura’s advanced implementation, it not only enhances the flying experience, but it never interferes with the pilot’s control.
CONNECTING BATTERY/ARMING ESC Observe the following procedures to safely power up your model after it has been bound. Ensure propeller is removed unless this sequence is followed to power up before flight. 1. Turn on the transmitter. Lower the throttle stick AND throttle trim to their lowest settings.
CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER TO AURA Serial Receivers If using a Spektrum Remote Receiver, connect it to Aura Mini Port A using the cable provided with your receiver. You can also choose to add a second remote receiver to Aura Mini Port B for added redundancy. If using a standard serial receiver, connect the provided male to male cable to your receiver’s serial port. Connect the other end of the cable to Aura Port B noting proper polarity.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 & #2 Phillips Screwdrivers, (4) M2x6mm self-tapping Phillips head screws, (1) M3x70mm machine Phillips head screw, (8) M3x12mm self-tapping Phillips head screws 1. Locate the (4) cabane struts, fuselage, and top wing. Dry fit the cabane struts into the molded mounts in the wing and fuselage to ensure proper fitment and alignment. The longer rods are the rear cabane struts, the shorter rods are the front cabane struts. 2.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 8. There are two servo extensions coming out of the bottom of the fuselage, one for each aileron servo. Connect the aileron servo leads to these extensions. Be sure to connect the left wing servo to the extension labeled AIL L, and right wing servo to the extension labeled AIL R, then gently guide them inside the fuselage while mating the bottom wing to the fuselage 9. Attach the bottom wing to the fuselage with (1) M3x70mm Phillips screw. 10.
LINKAGE SETUP Mechanically adjust the control linkages so that the surfaces are neutral with zero trim and zero sub-trim. Final trim adjustments may be required during flight. For more information on flight trimming, please refer to the trimming section located on page 17 of this manual. At the servo, the stock linkage attachment is a Z-bend located in the outermost hole in the servo arm for the rudder and elevator, and the center hole for the ailerons.
CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN YOUR TRANSMITTER OR IN 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 from 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. Perform these tests in Mode 3 (higher gain) for better visibility and then in Mode 2, and any other modes that have gyro gains assigned.
PROPELLER/SPINNER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 13mm Box Wrench, 2mm Hex Driver, (4) M2x8 Socket Head Cap Screws, M3x6mm machine screw 1. Place the prop adapter on the motor. Ensure that it is fully seated. 2. Apply a small amount of blue threadlock to each of the (4) M2x8 socket head cap screws, and secure the prop adapter to the motor using a 2mm hex driver. 3. Install the propeller with the convex surface facing forward.
CENTER OF GRAVITY The center of gravity for the Mamba 10 G2 is located 2-13/32 to 2-9/16 inches (61 to 65mm) AFT of the LEADING EDGE of the BOTTOM WING, and is measured by lifting the completed aircraft upright, with all components installed, by the bottom wing. This measurement was determined from many test flights by designer and many time world aerobatic champion, Quique Somenzini. Lift the airplane from the underside of the wing to check the CG.
FLYING YOUR MAMBA 10 G2 Selecting a Flying Site Trimming 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 less than ideal. A large open field with short grass and generous overfly area are the best candidates if no AMA field is available in your area. Know your overfly area ensure that there are no houses, playgrounds, or other buildings that may be damaged if the airplane were to crash.
OPTIONAL WHEEL PANT REMOVAL For flyers that want the lightest possible setup, or that fly off of rough/unimproved fields, the wheel pants on the Mamba 10 G2 are designed to be removable. Two additional wheel collars have been provided in the hardware bag to retain the wheels after the wheel pants are removed. Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 1.5mm hex driver, (2) wheel collars 1. Invert the airplane and locate the two wheel pant retaining screws and remove them.
REPLACING AILERON SERVOS Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver 1. Unplug the servo from the receiver. 2. Unscrew the servo arm from the servo and remove the servo arm. 3. Unscrew the two mounting screws located at each end of the servo and remove. TIP: Plug a spare extension lead into the servo when removing to make it easier to route the lead of the replacement servo when installing it.
AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your Mamba 10 G2, refer to the table below to determine the probable cause and a recommended solution for the issue. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support at support@flexinnovations.com for further assistance. NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.
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/flex-dealers for customer support in your region.
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