E-flite Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic
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1. any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you spec2. BNF BASIC Viking Model 12 280 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation AGAY Manuale di Istruzioni Elite ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language 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 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 WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this product
3. You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation Any full range Spektrum DSM2 DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2 DSMX receiver Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters Failure to do so could affect flight performance v Binding Procedure 1 Refer to your transmitter s unique instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control 2 Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft 3 Power off the transmitter 4 Bind the AR6335 receiver to a DSM2 DSMX transmitter by inserting a bind plug in the bind port of the receiver 5 Connect the flight battery to the aircraft The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly typically after 5 seconds 6 Ensure that control surface trims are centered and the throttle and throttle trims are in the low position to correctly set the failsafe 7 Put your transmitter into bind mode Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 8 Keep the aircraft immobile out of the wind and after 5 to 10 seconds the receiver status LED will become solid indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter If the LED does not turn solid refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual 9 Remove the bind plug from the receiver and Store it in a safe place If the plug is di
4. another object wireless source or another transmitter location and attempt binding again Transmitter too close to aircraft during Power off transmitter move transmitter a larger connecting process distance from aircraft disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too _ Replace recharge batteries low Aircraft bound to different model memory Select correct model memory on transmitter ModelMatch radios only Transmitter may have been bound to a different Bind aircraft to transmitter aircraft using different DSM protocol Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal Move aircraft and transmitter to another location object wireless source or another transmitter and attempt connecting again Control surface control horn linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust servo damage controls Do a check of wires and connections connect or replace as needed Servo wire damaged or connections loose Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely Controls reversed Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power Battery voltage is down to the point of receiver Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is quickly dec
5. signal subject Always use fully charged batteries to interference from many sources outside your e Always keep the transmitter powered on while control Interference can cause momentary loss aircraft is powered of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away e Always remove batteries before disassembly from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always keep moving parts clean e Always carefully follow the directions and e Always keep parts dry warnings for this and any optional support equip e Always let parts cool after use before touching ment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always remove batteries after use e Always keep all chemicals small parts and e Always ensure failsafe is properly set anything electrical out of the reach of children before flying e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring not specifically designed and protected for this e Never touch moving parts purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Box Contents Table of Contents Transmitter SEU 4 Preflight Lhecklet i 5 EE 5 Transmitter and Receiver Binding r Battery Installation 8 ESC AIO see 8 Control Direction Test ricreare 9 AS3X Control Direction Test 9 Control Centering ieir 10 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings 10 Center
6. Dunne Champaign IL USA Executive Vice President Jun 21 2014 Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC 16 Replacement Parts Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio Part e Nummer Numero gt Cadice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Fuselage w E flite Viking Model Fuselage D rive Fusoliera c timone Rudd Tailwheel 12 Rumpf m SR Roulette Trappe Viking ruotino coda EFL6651 Vili GE SCH Spornr Haube Model 12 portello Viking Model 12 EFL6652 Wing Set Viking E flite Viking Model 12 Ailes Viking Model 12 Set ala Viking Model Model 12 Tragflachenset 12 EFL6653 Stabilizer Set E flite Viking Model 12 Stabilisateur Set stabilizzatore Viking Model 12 Hohenleitwerk Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 EFL6654 Cowl Hatch E flite Viking Model 12 Capot Capottina Portello Viking Model 12 Motorhaube Haube Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 Main Landing E flite Viking Model 12 Train d atterrissage Carrello principale c EFL6655 Gear w Wheel H FW m Radschuhe avec roues et carenatura ruote Pants Viking habillage Viking Viking Model 12 Model 12 Model 12 EFL6656 Spinner 35mm E flite Viking Model 12 C ne 35mm Ogiva Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 Spinner Viking Model 12 Outer Wing E flite Viking Model 12 Haubans d ailes Montanti ala esterna EFL6657 Struts Viking Tragfl streben aussen Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 Model 12 Pushrods amp E flite Vikin
7. Remove the 4 screws I and motor mount J from the fuselage 2 Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC 3 Loosen the 2 setscrews K and remove the motor M from the motor mount Assemble in reverse order Assembly Tips e Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires e Tools are required to loosen or tighten the screws and the lock nut e Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the spinner back plate for safe operation Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not at Control surfaces may not have been Center control surfaces mechanically by neutral position when mechanically centered from factory adjusting the U bend or clevis on control transmitter controls are linkages at neutral Aircraft was moved after the flight battery was connected and before sensors initialized Model flies Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 inconsistently from flight seconds after battery was plugged in to flight Trims are moved too far from neutral position Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust flight model rapidly vibration excessive vibration 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 Cont
8. X7S DX8 DX9 DX10t and DX18 Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model do a model reset then name the model Leave all settings at default Dual Rates and Expo DXGi only Reverse channel 5 After first flights you may adjust Dual Rates IMPORTANT After you set up your model always and Expo in your transmitter or refer to the AR6335 receiver manual for Dual Rates and Expo eRe Teas a receiver to set the adjustment Quickstart Flight Modes 1 Set a Blank model DX6i only reverse The installed AR6335 receiver has been channel 5 programmed for operation specifically in this 2 Bind aircraft providing the following selectable flight 3 Choose a Flight Mode Gear Ch 5 modes Start with Precision Mode 4 Go fly The flight modes can be changed using the Gear Channel 5 Switch Selecting Flight Modes may vary depending on 2 Position Gear Ch 5 Switch Transmitters your transmitter s Gear Channel 5 switch type 2 Precision Mode Low Rate position or 3 position Refer to the provided charts to fully understand how your transmitter switches will operate this aircraft Position 0 is Precision IMPORTANT It is recommended to take first flights Mode in Precision Mode Low Rate Precision Mode This mode uses low rates and low gains to deliver precise response at high airspeeds Use this mode to trim the aircraft and fly fast precision maneuvers 3D Mode This mode uses high rates and high g
9. ains to deliver extreme maneuverability with maximum stability at 3 Position Gear Ch 5 Switch Transmitters low airspeeds Use this mode for slow flying and 3D Precision Mode Low Rate maneuvers such as Hovers and Harriers Flying at high speed in this mode will cause oscillation Positions 0 and 1 are Precision NOTICE If oscillation occurs at high speed refer to Mode the Troubleshooting Guide for more information Tip If desired assign Gear Channel 5 to a 2 position switch of your choice Refer to your computerized transmitter manual for switch assignment instructions Preflight Checklist 1 Charge flight battery 2 Install flight battery in aircraft once it has been fully charged 3 Bind aircraft to transmitter 4 Make sure linkages move freely 5 Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter Assembly Required Adhesives foam compatible Medium CA Wing Installation 1 Put the wing servo connectors into the hole in the bottom of the fuselage Tip If needed use hemostats or pliers to pull the servo connectors into the fuselage CAUTION DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage 2 Apply foam compatible medium CA to the center section of the lower wing and attach it to the under side of the fuselage 3 Place the upper wing cabane rods fully in the fuselage mounts Do not glue at this moment v E E Adjust center of gravity 6 A
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11. d motor NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under warranty Repairs Repair this aircraft using foam compatible CA cyanoacrylate adhesive glue or clear tape Only use foam compatible CA glue as other types of glue can damage the foam When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number For a listing of all replacement and optional parts refer to the list at the back of this manual NOTICE Use of foam compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries NOTICE When you are finished flying never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the foam V4 5 Store flight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge 6 Make note of flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights Service of Power Components Disassembly A CAUTION Always disconnect the battery before handling or adjusting the propeller or motor Failure to do so could result in personal injury Propeller 1 Remove the 2 screws A from the spinner B Carefully separate the spinner from the back plate C 2 Remove the lock nut D from the propeller shaft E then remove the propeller F and back plate 3 Loosen the 2 setscrews G and remove the washer H before removing the propeller shaft from the motor Motor and Firewall 1
12. di 7 Perform a radio system Range Check 8 Find a safe and open area 9 Plan flight for flying field conditions 4 Apply foam compatible medium CA to the strut mounting slots on both wings Slide the left and right struts in the slots between the wings as shown Make sure the wings are straight level and parallel with each other LL 2 The blue graphic should be at the top of the strut with the decal at the bottom facing out 5 Secure the top wing to the fuselage by applying foam compatible medium CA where the upper wing cabane rods meet the fuselage mounts 6 When the foam compatible CA is dry connect the left and right linkages between the ailerons as shown 7 Remove the battery hatch 8 Connect the aileron servos from the wings to the Y harness connectors in the fuselage The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness IMPORTANT Correct operation of the AS3X system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y harness and the AILE channel of the receiver NOTICE When disconnecting the servo con nectors do not pull on the servo wires Use a screwdriver or pliers to break the friction fit of the servo connectors Failure to do so could result in damage to the servo wiring Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter
13. evis onto the control horn Centering Controls After First Flights For best performance with AS3X it is important that excessive trim is not used IMPORTANT Only trim this aircraft in Precision Flight Mode If the model requires excessive transmitter trim 4 or more clicks of trim per channel return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the flight trimmed position Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings Horns Servo Arms This illustration shows the factory settings for linkages on the control horns and servo arms ra Cass After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response S ico D c 10 Center of Gravity CG The CG location is 45mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root The battery compartment is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment Start by installing the battery fully forward with the connectors facing the front of the aircraft Adjust as needed by sliding the battery back Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The aircrafts ESC protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane When the mot
14. fficult to remove carefully use pliers or a screwdriver to overcome the friction fit For subsequent flights power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery A CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel Battery Installation 1 Removethe battery hatch 2 Apply hook and loop tape to the bottom of the battery 3 Install the battery A in the battery cavity towards the front of the fuselage Refer to the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery s position 4 Connectthe fully charged flight battery to the ESC Refer to the ESC Arming instructions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC 5 Replace the battery hatch on the fuselage A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the ESC when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged ESC Arming Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described but subsequent connection of a flight battery require
15. g Model Tringleries et guignols Rinvii e squadrette EFL6658 Control Horns 12 Gestange und Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 Viking Model 12 Ruderhorner EFL6659 Decals Set E flite Viking Model 12 Planche de d coration Set adesivi Viking Viking Model 12 Dekorbogen Viking Model 12 Model 12 3 5g Digital E flite 3 5g Digital Servo Servos digitaux 3 5g Servo digitale 3 5g a EFLR7100L Servo Long Lead m Kabel cables longs cavo lungo Tim Elev Rudd Elev 3 5 g Digital E flite 3 5g Digital Servo Sub Servos digitaux Servo digitale sub EFLR7100 Sub Micro Servo 3 5g AIL micro 3 5g AIL AIL A BL 280 Outrun E flite BL 280 AuBen Moteur BL 280 cage BL 280 motore a cassa EFLM7010 ner Motor laufer Motor 1800Kv tournante 1800Kv rotante 1800Kv 1800Kv AR6335 6 Chan Spektrum 6 Kanal Nano R cepteur AR6335 AR6335 AS3X Ricevi SPMAR6335 nel AS3X Nano lite Empf nger AS3X AS3X Nanolite 6 voies tore Nanolite a 6 canali lite Receiver EFL635012 Motor Shaft E flite Inverza 280 BNF Axe moteur Inverza Albero motore Inverza Inverza 280 BNF Motorwelle 280 BNF 280 BNF EFLR710001 Gear Set E flite Getriebe Set Jeu de pignons Set ingranaggi EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLR710002 Servo Arm Set E flite Servo Arm Set Set de bras de servo Set squadrette servi EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLR7100 EFLA7300 10 Amp Brush E flite 10 Amp Brush Contrdleur brushless Regolatore ESC less ESC less ESC 10 brus
16. hless 10A 62 Optional Parts and Accessories Optionale Bauteile und Zubehorteile Pi ces optionnelles et accessoires Parti opzionali e accessori Part e Nummer eg on eg Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione EFLA230 Charger Lead with E flite Ladekabel m Cable de charge avec Cavo di carica con JST Female JST Buchse prise JST femelle femmina JST Park Flyer Tool Park Flyer Assortiment d outils Park Flyer EFLA250 Assortment 5 pc Werkzeugsortiment park flyer 5pc assortimento 5 teilig attrezzi 5 pc DYN2803 Nut Driver 5 5mm oo aoe a crou 5 5mm per dadi Hex Driver 2mm Dynamite scan BTR 2mm Chiave esagonale DYN2815 Inbusschlussel 2mm 2mm metrisch Hex Driver 050 Dynamite Cl BTR 050 Chiave esagonale 450mAh 3S 11 1V 450mAh 3S 11 1V Batterie Li Po 11 1V Batteria Li FFLB4503SJ50 50C Li Po 18AWG y 3S 450mA 50C Po450mAh 3S 11 1V JST ee SC 18AWG 18AWG JST 50C 18AWG JST 450mAh 3S 11 1V 450mAh 3S 11 1V Batterie Li Po 11 1V Batteria Li EFLB4503SJ30 30C Li Po 18AWG AI 3S 450mA 30C Po450mAh 3S 11 1V JST si o 18AWG 18AWG JST 30C 18AWG JST Prophet Sport Plus Dynamite Ladegerat Chargeur Prophet Caricabatterie DYNC2010CA 50W AC DC Charger Prophet Sport Plus Sport Plus 50W AC DC Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC EU 50W AC DC EFLA1010 10 Amp Pro Brushless E flite 10 Amp Pro Contr leur brushless ESC 10 Amp Pro ESC Brushless Regler 10A pro Brushles
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18. illation the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol If oscillation occurs decrease airspeed If oscillation persists refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information NOTICE Fast flight in 3D Mode will cause oscillation and may damage the aircraft Takeoff Place the aircraft in position for takeoff facing into the wind if flying outdoors Set the flight mode to Precision and gradually increase the throttle to to full and steer with the rudder Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to check trim Once the trim is adjusted begin exploring the flight envelope of the aircraft Post Flight Checklist 1 Disconnect flight battery from ESC Required for safety and battery life 3 Remove flight battery from aircraft 4 Recharge flight battery C _ 2 Power off transmitter me 12 Landing Land into the wind This is very important for this model Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches 15cm or less above the runway using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to flare During flare keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels NOTICE If a crash is imminent reduce the throttle fully Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe as well as damage to the ESC an
19. in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum Age Recommendation Not for children under e Never place any portion of the model in your 14 years This is not a toy mouth as it could cause serious injury or i even death Safety Precautions and Warnings e Never operate your model with low transmitter e Always keep a safe distance in all directions batteries around your model to avoid collisions or injury e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control This model is controlled by a radio
20. itter with wireless any interference including interference that may technology which has been tested and found to be cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Instructions for disposal of WEEE by in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 users in the European Union No HH2014062104 E This product must not be disposed Product s Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic of with other waste Instead it is the C Li el Se user s responsibility to dispose of their ALE waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for The object of declaration described above is in conformity the recycling of waste electrical and electronic with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive equipment The separate collection and recycling 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 that it is recycled in a manner that protects human EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 health and the environment For more information EN55022 2010 AC 2011 about where you can drop off your waste equipment EN55024 2010 Li Q EI iy for recycling please contact your local city office SY TUT Pure your household waste disposal service or where you Signed for and on behalf of LU purchased the product Horizon Hobby LLC Mike
21. of Gravity CG 11 Low Voltage Cutoff WVO 11 Specifications KL 22 2 in 565mm 1 E pees N A Wing Area 197 0 sq in 8 80 OZ 12 7 sq dm 250 g S ota Flying Tips and Repairs seen 12 Post Flight Checklist iin 12 Service of Power Components 13 Troubleshooting Guide 13 Limited Warran y i 15 Warranty and Service Contact Information 16 FOGNA 16 Compliance Information for the European Union 16 Replacement Parts 62 Optional Parts and Accessories 63 Installed Gm BL 280 Outrunner Motor 1800Kv AC EFLM7010 SE BL controller 10A EFLA7300 AR6335 6 Channel AS3X Nanolite Receiver Air SPMAR6335 B i 4 3 5 g Digital Servo EFLR7100 and eyes 00L lete Need to Com EX 450mAh 3S 11 1V 30C LiPo 18AWG JST EFLB45035J30 Recommended Battery Charger Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC Charger DYNC2010CA Recommended Transmitter Full Range DSM2 DSMX technology with adjustable dual rate and exponential DX4e and up To register your product online go to www e fliterc com Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT Set up your transmitter before binding your transmitter to the aircraft Before binding a non computerized transmitter ensure all servo reversing is set to normal and trim is at center Computerized Transmitter Setup DX6i DX6 D
22. or power decreases land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the flight battery Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage Make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3 5 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model Flights of 6 minutes are achievable if using proper throttle management NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery 11 Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft We recommend flying your aircraft outside in no greater than moderate winds Always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields Range Check Your Radio System After final assembly range check the radio system with the aircraft Refer to your specific transmitter and receiver instruction manuals for range test information Oscillation Once the AS3X system is active after advancing the throttle for the first time you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement In some flight conditions you may see osc
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24. reases no longer performing and increases then motor loses power ESC Low Voltage Cutoff LVC 14 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 What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIRE MENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace
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26. rol surface does not move Possible Cause Solution ESC did not arm because throttle stick and or Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest throttle trim too high setting Replace damaged parts Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller or replace with a balanced propeller Spinner is not tight or fully seated in place Tighten the spinner or remove the spinner and turn it 180 degrees Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Propeller installed incorrectly nstall propeller properly Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight battery is too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for power drawn Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off transmitter move transmitter a larger process distance from aircraft disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind process during bind process Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too _ Replace recharge batteries low The bind plug is not installed correctly in the Install bind plug in bind port and bind the bind port aircraft to the transmitter Flight battery damaged Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal Move aircraft and transmitter to
27. s DX4e DSMX DX4e DSMX Emetteur DX4e DX4e DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter 4 Kanal Sender DSMX 4 voies Trasmettitore 4 canali DX5e DSMX DX5e DSMX Emetteur DX5e DX5e DSMX 5 Channel Transmitter 5 Kanal Sender DSMX 5 voies Trasmettitore 5 canali DX6i DSMX DX6i DSMX Emetteur DX6i DX6i DSMX 6 Channel Transmitter 6 Kanal Sender DSMX 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX6 DSMX DX6 DSMX Emetteur DX6 DX6 DSMX 6 Channel Transmitter 6 Kanal Sender DSMX 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX7s DSMX Spektrum DX7s Emetteur DX7s DSMX DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Transmitter 7 Kana Sender 7 voies eee 7 DX8 DSMX 8 Channel Spektrum DX8 nur Emetteur DX8 DSMX DX8 DSMX Transmitter Sender 8 voies trasmettitore 8 canali DX9 DSMX 9 Channel Spektrum DX9 nur Emetteur DX9 DSMX DX9 DSMX Transmitter Sender 9 voies trasmettitore 9 canali DX10t DSMX Spektrum DX10t nur Emetteur DX10t DSMX DX10t DSMX 10 Channel Sender 10voies trasmettitore 10 Transmitter canali DX18 DSMX18 Chan Spektrum DX18 nur Emetteur DX18 DSMX DX18 DSMX nel Transmitter Sender 18 voies trasmettitore 18 canali 63 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC E flite Prophet DSM DSM2 DSMX AS3X ModelMatch and the BNF logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc MODEL 12 is a registered trademark used by permission of Jim Kimball Enterprises Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Ka
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29. s the steps to the right Tip If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the flight battery is connected recharge or replace the battery If you accidentally connect the battery while the throttle is opened or the throttle trim is high a musical tone will sound after 5 seconds and the ESC will not arm until the throttle is returned to the off position or the throttle trim is lowered A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings Power ON the transmitter Remove the hatch and install the battery in the battery cavity then connect the battery to the ESC noting proper polarity Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind a for 5 seconds Series of tones Y Continuous receiver LED Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction Always keep throttle at the low position during testing Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them AS3X Control Direction Test Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this Test Activate the AS3X system by advancing the throttle to 25 then fully lowering the
30. throttle Move the aircraft as shown to ensure the AS3X system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction If the control surfaces do not respond as shown do not fly the aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for more information Once the AS3X system is active the Aircraft control surfaces may move rapidly movement AS3X Reaction on the aircraft This is normal AS3X will remain active until the battery is disconnected dh D i c cc DI Hr Control Centering Before the first flights or in the event of an accident make sure the flight control surfaces are centered Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces are not centered Lower Ailerons Rudder and Elevator 1 Reset sub trims to zero Ensure the servo arms are as perpendicular to the servo case as possible Use sub trim to fine tune as needed 2 When needed use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the metal linkage see illustration 3 Make the U shape narrower to make the linkage shorter Make the U shape wider to make the linkage longer Upper Ailerons 1 When an adjustment of linkages is needed pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage 2 Carefully spread the clevis and adjust the length of the linkage by screwing the clevis in or out Reattach the clevis in the proper hole in the control horn 3 Move the tube to tighten the cl
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