Sportsman S + ® Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®
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Sportsman® S+ EN Included in the Box Transmitter Battery and Charger AC Adapter BIND PLUG Camera mount Table of Contents Flying ...........................................................................................15 Post Flight Checklist .....................................................................19 Deactivating GPS ..........................................................................20 Service and Repairs ......................................................................
Sportsman® S+ EN Charging the Flight Battery CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery charger, make sure the connectors are aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery properly could cause the terminals to short and result in fire, personal injury and/or property damage. Flashing (Charging) Solid (Charged) 1 hour Charger Specifications • Input power: 10–14V • Max output voltage: 11.1V • Fixed charge current: 1.
Sportsman® S+ EN Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT: The included receiver has been programmed for operation specifically in this aircraft. The programming in this receiver cannot be changed by the user.
Sportsman® S+ EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding IMPORTANT: The included receiver has been programmed for operation only in this aircraft. 9 Binding Procedure Reference Table 1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off. 2. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral, the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position and the aircraft is immobile. 3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port. 4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of sounds.
Sportsman® S+ EN Assembly Installing the Main Landing Gear The nose gear is installed at the factory. Always ensure the steering linkage clevis on the rudder servo arm is correctly adjusted so the nose steers straight when the rudder control is at neutral. 2 1 C D A 1. Turn the model so you can see the bottom of the fuselage. - Install the left and right fairings (A) on the respective sides of the landing gear strut as shown.
Sportsman® S+ EN Installing the Wing 1. Connect the left and right struts (A) (marked L and R) to the respective sides of the wing (B) using the included screws (C). Leave the screws loose until the wing is installed on the fuselage and the ball ends are snapped into place. 1 B D - Connect the aileron servo connectors to the included Y-harness (D) in the fuselage. The left and right servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness.
Sportsman® S+ Optional Camera mount The aircraft is included with a camera mount for the EFC™-721 720p HD Video Camera (EFLA801). Use the included double sided tape (A) to secure the bracket to the aircraft as shown. EN E-flite® 720p HD video camera (EFLA801) A Center of Gravity (CG) An aircraft with correct CG has its weight balanced on the center of the aircraft for safe, stable flight. Verify the CG by supporting the aircraft 45mm (approximately 1.
Sportsman® S+ EN Installing the Flight Battery and Initializing GPS and Electronic Speed Control (ESC) 1. Place the aircraft upside down on a flat surface and turn the latch (A) to remove the battery hatch. 2. Lower the throttle and throttle trim, then power on the transmitter. 2 1 A 3. Center and secure the flight battery (B) in the battery compartment using the hook and loop strap (C) so that the aircraft has a balanced Center of Gravity (CG). 4.
Sportsman® S+ EN Control Direction Test It is recommend that the control direction test is performed outdoors (so that the aircraft can establish GPS lock.), with the SAFE Plus flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). * Mode 2 transmitter shown. For Mode 1, Elevator control is on the LEFT stick and Throttle control is on the RIGHT stick.
Sportsman® S+ EN Flight Control For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small corrections. All directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. Transmitter command Mode 1 When the aircraft’s nose is pointing toward you, left aileron will bank and turn the aircraft left (your right while holding the transmitter). Up Elevator Command Elevator • Flying faster or slower: When your aircraft is stable in the air, push the throttle stick up to make the aircraft go faster.
Sportsman® S+ EN Trimming the Aircraft Manually Adjusting Trim It is recommend that the SAFE Plus flight mode switch is set to Experienced mode (position 2) before manually adjusting trim. Perform manual adjustment of trim before increasing the throttle above 25% or the control surfaces will move when the aircraft is moved.
Sportsman® S+ EN Range Test Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, you should perform a range check. The DX4e incorporates a range testing system. Placing the transmitter in RANGE CHECK mode reduces the output power, allowing a range check. 1 1. Power on the transmitter for 5 seconds or more with the throttle stick and trim low. Plug in the aircraft battery and keep the aircraft immobile for 5 seconds. Keep immobile and out of the wind for 5 seconds 2.
Sportsman® S+ EN Flying Technology Flight Modes CH 5 Beginner Mode: • Below approx. 33 feet (10m), pitch (nose up and down) and roll (wing tips up and down) angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne. Pitch Roll Pitch Roll Pitch Roll Beginner Mode (Switch Position 0) • Above approx. 33 feet (10m), pitch and roll control are increased slightly. • At any time release both sticks to activate Panic Recovery mode for self-leveling.
Sportsman® S+ EN Takeoff procedure/Initiating GPS lock We recommend starting your aircraft is in beginner mode and taking off from the ground for your first few flights. Virtual Fence: Park Setting (VF Park) (Default) Locate a flying area free of obstacles (trees, buildings, etc.) with a radius of approximately 650 feet (200m). Notice: Virtual Fence is present in all flight modes. Virtual Fence: Park (default) VF Park uses GPS to establish an approximately 650 ft (200m) flying radius for the aircraft.
Sportsman® S+ EN Takeoff Ensure that the aircraft is in Beginner Mode (Switch Position 0) for your first flights. Wind 0–12 mph (0–19km/h) Ground Launch Once you have finished step four from the Takeoff Procedure section, use the following illustration. Slowly advance the throttle stick. No additional stick inputs required. Ensure the aircraft is launched into the wind to when the throttle is advanced above 90% for the first time to properly set the systems landing heading.
Sportsman® S+ EN In flight continued Deactivating GPS in Flight If at anytime you experience the GPS system malfunctioning while in flight, deactivate it to regain full manual control. Deactivate the GPS in flight by holding the HP/AL button down for at least 3 seconds, then remain holding the HP/ AL button while toggling the mode switch at least 5 times from position 0 to 2 and back , as shown. 1 5 3 Once the GPS has been deactivated the aircraft will be in full manual control in SAFE mode.
Sportsman® S+ EN Hold for 3 sec. to land Landing AutoLand feature When you are finished flying or your flight timer has signaled, press and hold the HP/AL button on the transmitter for 3 seconds. The aircraft will instantly turn to align itself for an upwind approach. CH 5 Once activated the aircraft will maneuver to an altitude of approx. 65 ft (20m), approx. 490 ft (150m) downwind from the takeoff point. Then turn into the wind and begin the final landing approach.
Sportsman® S+ EN Deactivating GPS Out of the box the aircraft’s GPS feature is activated. However, you may choose to deactivate the GPS system to perform a control direction test indoors or to simply enjoy the aircraft without GPS features. 1 IMPORTANT: When the GPS feature is deactivated, the aircraft’s Holding Pattern, AutoLand and Virtual fence features will not function. To deactivate the GPS system, ensure that your transmitter is bound the aircraft and powered on. 2 1.
Sportsman® S+ EN Service of Power Components I CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller. G E Disassembly 1. Remove the screw (A) and the spinner (B) from the hex nut (C). 2. Remove the hex nut, propeller (D) and plate (E) from the collet (F). A tool may be required to remove the hex nut. A B D H C A 3. Carefully remove the 3 screws (G) and the cowling (H) from the fuselage. Paint may hold the cowling on the fuselage. 4.
Sportsman® S+ EN Trouble Shooting Guide Problem After power up, aircraft has no throttle response and ailerons are deflected full right. Unit does not operate Compass error Possible Cause Solution Disconnect flight battery and perform the compass calibration procedure. There is no link between the transmitter and receiver Re-Bind the system following directions in this manual No GPS lock.
Sportsman® S+ Problem Possible Cause After being properly adjust- Model was moved during initial power on ed, aileron and/or rudder are not in neutral position when battery is plugged in EN Solution Unplug flight battery and reconnect, keeping model immobile for at least 5 seconds 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.
Sportsman® S+ 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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Sportsman® S+ IT Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione HBZ8402 Decal Sheet: Glasair Hobbyzone Glasair : Dekorbogen Planche de décoration: Glasair Set adesivi: Glasair HBZ7606 Landing Gear Set: Glasair Hobbyzone Glasair : Fahrwerksset Train d’atterrissage : Glasair Set carrello: Glasair HBZ7608 Spinner: Glasair Hobbyzone Glasair : Spinner Cône : Glasair Ogiva: Glasair HBZ7
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