E-flite UMX Yak 54 180 BNF
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1. 2 If you feel vibration apply a small piece of clear tape approximately 20mm by 6mm depending on the thickness evenly across the propeller blade s leading edge lt 3 Test for vibration Move the tape to the other blade or remove tape in small amounts until you decrease vibration to your satisfaction Repairs Repair the aircraft using foam compatible CA cyanoacrylate adhesive or clear tape Only use foam compatible CA 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 end of this manual NOTICE Use of foam compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully dries IMPORTANT The cellophane on the bottom of the wing may show wrinkles Wrinkles vary with the passage of time Wrinkles do not change the aircraft s flight performance 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 11 Power Components Service Disassembly A CAUTION DO NOT handle the propeller while the flight battery is connected to the ESC Personal injury could result Propeller 1 Remove the screw A and propeller B from the prop adapter C Motor NOTICE Removing tape or decals can damage2. Arming the ESC receiver also occurs after binding as previously described but subsequent connection of a flight battery requires the following steps AS3X The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the first time Once active the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft This is normal AS3X technology will remain active until the battery is disconnected 1 Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage using the tab 2 Attach the battery to the hook and loop strip so the battery end opposite the connectors aligns with the leading edge of the wing Center of Gravity CG At the wing root measure the CG location 50mm back from the leading edge of the wing A 3 Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings on your transmitter Power on your transmitter then wait 5 seconds 4 Connect the battery to the ESC noting proper polarity Keep the plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds to allow the AS3X system to initialize A series of tones and a continuous LED indicates a successful connection A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the ESC when not flying to eliminate power supplied to the motor The ESC does not have an arming switch and will respond to any transmitter input when a signal is present A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the ESC when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batt
3. paint on your aircraft Avoid pinching or otherwise damaging any wires when opening or closing the fuselage 1 Cut through the tape and decals on the fuselage then remove the upper fuselage 2 Disconnect the motor wire connector from the ESC receiver connector on the right side of the fuselage 3 Inside the fuselage remove the screw D and motor E from the motor mount 4 Remove 3 screws F and the prop adapter G from the motor The motor magnet may attract screws to the motor Assembly Assemble in reverse order e Connect the motor wire connector to the ESC receiver e Connect the top and bottom half of the fuselage with clear tape e The propeller size numbers 5 75 x 2 25 must face out from the motor for correct propeller operation e Ensure the propeller adapter and motor mount are fully connected to the motor 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 bends on control linkages ALI REES Aircraft was moved after the flight battery Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery was connected and before sensors while keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds initialized Model flies inconsis Trims are moved too far from neutral Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust tently from flight to position linkages t
4. 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 14 Travel adjust value is set above 100 Set Travel adjust to 100 or less and or set overdriving the servo sub trims to Zero and adjust linkages mechanically 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 WARRANTIES 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 REQUIREMENTS 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 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 UN
5. aerobat And despite its size AS3X stability also helps you fly in moderate winds without seeing so much as a bobble plus you ll be able to hold high alpha flight angles that have a locked in feel The exceptional capabilities of the E flite UMX Yak 54 180 may require a little more first flight preparation than other Bind N Fly ultra micro aircraft you may have experienced A thorough read of this manual will help assure that you re equipped to successfully enjoy all the benefits this outstanding ultra micro model has to offer Table of Contents Preflight Checker 4 Control Horn Gettngs 9 AS3X Stabilization Delivers Dual Rates and Expos 9 Breakthrough Performance 4 DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation 10 Charging Warnings A Post Flight Checklist siii 10 Battery Ciaro saas 5 Flying Tips and REPpalrS o 11 Low Voltage Cutoff LVO iii 6 Power Components Service 12 Transmitter and Receiver Binding 6 Troubleshooting Guide 13 ESC Receiver Arming Battery Installation Limited Warranty iieri 14 and Center of Gravity 7 Warranty and Service Information 16 Side Force Generators SFGs Installation 8 Compliance Information for the European Union 16 Landing Gear Installation n 8 ReplacementPaftS ea 62 Control Direction Test 8
6. quantum leap higher Based on the successful use of MEMS sensor technology within the AS3X Stabilization System essential to Blade ultra micro flybarless helicopters the specifically tuned AS3X System for airplanes helps invisibly correct for turbulence torque and tip stalls when encountered Charging Warnings The Battery Charger EFLUC1007 included with your aircraft has been designed to safely charge the Li Po battery A CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e H at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and 4 Furthermore the ou
7. DER 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty su
8. E flite UMX Beast Adaptateur de Adattatore collegam Beast Y Kabel c blage UMX Beast enti UMX Beast Ultra Micro Linear Spektrum Ultra Inverseur d ultra Invertitore per servi SPM6825 Servo Reverser Micro Linear Servo micro servo lin aire lineari ultra micro Reverser AC to 12V DC 1 5 Amp Netzteil 12V 1 5 A Alimentation CA vers Alimentatore CA EFLC4000 UK Power Supply Based Basierend nach 12V CC 1 5 A En 12V CC da 1 5A AU EU upon your sales Vertriebsregion fonction de votre in base al Paese di Region r gion vendita DX4e DSMX DX4e DSMX 4 Kanal Emetteur DX4e DSMX DX4e DSMX 4 Channel Transmitter Sender 4 voies Trasmettitore 4 canali DX5e DSMX DX5e DSMX 5 Kanal Emetteur DX5e DSMX DX5e DSMX 5 Channel Transmitter Sender 5 voies Trasmettitore 5 canali DX6i DSMX 6 Channel DX6i DSMX 6 Kanal Emetteur DX6i DSMX DX6i DSMX Transmitter Sender 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX7s DSMX Spektrum DX7s Emetteur DX7s DSMX DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Transmitter 7 Kanal Sender 7 voies Trasmettitore 7 canali DX8 DSMX Spektrum DX8 nur Emetteur DX8 DSMX DX8 DSMX Solo Transmitter Sender 8 voies trasmettitore DX18 DX18QQ Spektrum DX18 Emetteur DX18 DX18 DX18QQ Transmitter DX18QQ nur DX18QQ DSMX DSMX Solo Sender 8 voies trasmettitore 63 2013 Horizon Hobby Inc E flite AS3X Blade Celectra UMX DSM DSM2 DSMX ModelMatch Bind N Fly the Bind N Fly logo and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trad
9. Gest nge Set de tringleries 54 180 180 EFLU5030 Motor Mount UMX E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Supporto motore UMX Yak 54 180 180 Motorhalter Support moteur Yak 54 180 EFLU5058 Fuselage Set Rumpf UMX Yak Set de fuselage UMX Set fusoliera UMX Yak UMX Yak 54 180 54 180 Yak 54 180 54 180 EFLU5005 EFLUP575225 EFLU4067 EFLUM180BLB SPMAS6410NBL SPMSA2030L SPM6836 EFLUC1007 EFLUC1008 EFLB1502545 62 5 79X2 25 Electric Propeller UMX Yak 54 Prop Adapter UMX Beast 180 Brushless Outrunner Motor 3000KV Spektrum 6 Ch AS3X Receiver wi BL ESC 2 3 Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo Replacement Servo Mechanics 2 3 Gram 2030L Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Li Po Charger DC Power Cord UMX Beast 150mAh 28 7 4V 45C Li Po 26AWG 5 75X2 25 UMX Yak 54 Eflite Propeller Adap ter UMX Beast BL180 Brushless AuBenlaufer Motor 3000 kv Spektrum 6 Kanal AS3X Empfanger m BL Regler 2 3 Gramm Hochleistungs Linear Servo mit langem Ruderweg Ersatzservom echanik 2 3 Gramm 2030L Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Li Po Ladegerat DC Ladekabel UMX Beast 150mAh 28 7 4V 45C Li Po Akku 5 75x2 25 H lice lec trique UMX Yak 54 Adaptateur d h lice UMX Beast Moteur brushless a cage tournante 180 3000kv Module Spektrum 6 voies Rx ESC AS3X Servo 2 3g lin aire longue course performant Pi ces de rechange m caniques servo 2 3 g 2030 L Celectra Chargeur Li
10. Optional Parts andAccessories 63 Control Centering i 9 Specifications P 17 8 in 452mm Installed Motor 180BL 3000Kv Brushless Outrunner EFLUM180BLB Receiver Spektrum 6 Ch AS3X Receiver with BL ESC SPMAS6410NBL 3 2 3 Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo SPMSA2030L Included Battery 150mAh 2S 7 4V 45C Li Po 26AWG EFLB1502S45 Battery Charger Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Li Po Charger EFLUC1007 Needed to Complete Lu 7 J Recommended Transmitter Ata Spektrum DSM2 DSMX full range OHO with dual rates DX4e and up To register your product online go to www e fliterc com 3 Preflight Checklist V4 DS 1 Charge flight battery 2 Install flight battery in aircraft once it has been fully charged Da 3 Bind aircraft to transmitter EES 4 Make sure linkages move freely 5 Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter V4 RS 6 Set dual rates and expos ES 7 Adjust center of gravity KE 8 Perform a radio system Range Check ES 9 Finda safe and open area i 10 Plan flight for flying field conditions AS3X Stabilization Delivers Breakthrough Performance Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts appreciate Now the exclusive Artificial Stability 3 aXis AS3X system helps take performance expectations in ultra micro aircraft a
11. Po 7 4V 2S Alimentation DC 150mAh 28 7 4V 45C Li Po 26AWG Elica 5 75x2 25 UMX Yak 54 Adattatore elica UMX Beast 180 Motore brushless cassa rotante 3000KV Ricevitore Spektrum 6 CH AS3X con ESC BL Ottimo servo lineare a corsa lunga da 2 3 Grammi Componenti meccanici di ricambio del servo 2030L da 2 3 grammi Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Li Po Caricabatterie DC Cavo alimenta zione UMX Beast 150mAh 28 7 4V 45C Li Po 26AWG Optional Parts and Accessories Optionale Bauteile und Zubehorteile Pi ces optionnelles et accessoires Parti opzionali e accessori Part e Nummer Sag es ee Num ro e Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione PK71039 Hook and Loop Set Parkzone Klettband Ultras Micros Bande Set fascette a strappo 5 Ultra Micros Set Ultra Micros auto agrippante 5 5 Ultra Micro FFLB2002S25 2S 7 4V 200mAh 2S 7 4V 200mAh Batterie Li Po 7 4V 2S 7 4V 200mAh Li Po Battery Li Po Akku 2S 2000mA Li Po Batteria EFLA111 Li Po Cell Voltage LiPo Volt Checker Contr leur de tension Controllo tensione Checker Li Po batteria LiPo EFLA700UM Charger Plug Adapter Ladekabel Adapter Prise d adaptation Adattatore connettore EFL EFL chargeur EFL caricabatterie EFL Charger Plug Adapter Ladekabel Adapter Prise d adaptation Adattatore connettore EFLA7001UM Thunder Power Thunder Power chargeur Thunder caricabatterie Power Thunder Power EFLU4068 Harness Adapter UMX
12. aft will not bind process larger distance from aircraft disconnect and to transmitter during reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow binding binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind pro during bind process cess Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Move aircraft and transmitter to another metal object wireless source or another location and attempt binding again transmitter 13 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Solution Leaving transmitter on disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Possible Cause LED on receiver flashes Less than a 5 second wait between first rapidly and aircraft will powering on transmitter and connecting not respond to transmit flight battery to aircraft ter after binding Problem Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch radios only Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Flight battery transmitter battery charge is Replace recharge batteries too low Transmitter may have been bound to a Select the right transmitter or bind to the different model or with a different DSM new one Protocol Move aircraft and transmitter to another metal object wireless source or another location and attempt linking again transmitter Control surface control horn
13. ancing Full Charge Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The aircraft s ESC cell Failure to unplug a connected battery will result protects the flight battery from over discharge in trickle 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 For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 4 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model airplane NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the When the motor power decreases land the aircraft battery immediately and replace or recharge the flight Tip Monitor your aircraft battery s voltage before battery and after flying by using a Li Po Cell Voltage Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery Checker EFLA111 sold separately from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage Make 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 You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation Any full r
14. ange Spektrum DSM2 DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2 DSMX receiver Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters v Binding Procedure 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 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 your transmitter 4 Connect the flight battery in the aircraft The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly typically after 5 seconds 5 Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in low position 6 Put your transmitter into bind mode Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 7 After 5 to 10 seconds the receiver status LED will turn 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 ESC Receiver Arming Battery Installation and Center of Gravity A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement
15. emarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan www e fliterc com M ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT EFLU5080 Created 4 13 35829
16. er Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to check trim Once the trim is adjusted begin exploring the flight envelope of the aircraft Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions during a crash could result in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit which may require replacement CAUTION This aircraft is equipped with Over Current Protection OCP This feature protects the ESC from overheating OCP stops the motor when the transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller cannot turn The OCP will only activate when the throttle stick is positioned just above 1 2 throttle After the ESC stops the motor fully lower the throttle to re arm the ESC NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under the warranty decrease throttle at propeller strike Quique s Propeller Balancing Tip NOTICE If the propeller is not balanced the aircraft may vibrate causing the aircraft to operate incorrectly and or decrease the life of the servos Before making any adjustments always ensure the propeller has come to a complete stop and the throttle and throttle trim are fully lowered NOTICE Always use eye protection while balancing a propeller or injury can result 1 Typical propeller balancers may not yield satisfactory results on small propellers Instead test for vibration by carefully holding the aircraft fuselage behind the wings while increasing the throttle on your transmitter
17. eries 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 Side Force Generators SFGs Installation Side Force Generators add side force in all flight attitudes increase rudder authority and make a variety of aerobatics possible 1 Slide each SFG in the respective channel on the leading edge of the wing NOTICE Install the SFGs vertically on the wing Failure to install the SFGs at a 90 angle may result in incorrect flight performance 2 Apply a few drops of foam safe CA cyano acrylate adhesive to stabilize an SFG on the wing and to prevent it from moving in flight Landing Gear Installation 1 Push together the legs of the main gear strut 2 Insert the top of the strut into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage so with the wheels raked foreward as shown When needed disassemble in reverse order Control Direction Test You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that doing these tests Move the controls on the trans paint or decals are not adhered to them mitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction 8 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
18. ht battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps Battery Charging Process NOTICE Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 1 Gently press the battery connector into the charge port located on the front of the charger The connector of the battery is specifically designed to allow it to fit into the charge port one way to prevent reverse polarity connection However check for proper alignment and polarity 2 Press the button on the charger The red LED will illuminate indicating charging has begun Charging a fully discharged not over discharg ed 150mAh battery takes approximately 20 30 minutes at the charger s 300mA charge rate The included battery can be charged at a rate of up to 3C 600mA LED Indications 1 Green LED blinking 2 Blinking Red LED at varying speeds 3 Red and Green LED blinking simultaneously 4 Solid Green LED 5 Red and Green LED flashing rapidly Always disconnect the flight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging A CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire A CAUTION Only use a charger specifically designed to charge this Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property damage A CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate Standby Charging Bal
19. l Bj J Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined UMX Yak 54 180 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Ja Manuale di Istruzioni fiire ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 Failu
20. linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust servo damage controls Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Control surface does not move Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections con nect or replace as needed Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Controls reversed Motor loses power Motor power quickly decreases and in creases then motor loses power Battery power is down to the point of receiver ESC Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Damage to motor or power components Do a check of motor and power components for damage replace as needed Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing Motor ESC is not armed Over Current Protection OCP stops the Fully lower throttle and throttle trim to after landing motor when the transmitter throttle is set arm ESC high and the propeller cannot turn Servo locks or freezes at full travel Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc 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
21. mage It is normal for linear servos to make significant noise The noise is not an indication of a faulty servo Centering Controls After First Flights For best performance with AS3X it is important that excessive trim is not used If the aircraft re quires 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 EXTREME 3D FLYING INTERMEDIATE 3D FLYING Aileron Elevator Rudder Dual Rate Paon La Mon Low 100 30 25 Tip For the first flight fly the model in low rate DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation If you plan to fly your aircraft with a DX4e or DX5e activate Expo for the best feel Disconnect the battery from the aircraft before activating the Expo feature in your transmitter Once Expo is activated it will remain activated for subsequent power cycles of the transmitter Once Expo is deactivated it will remain deactivated until it is activated again DX4e Modes 1 and 2 Activate and Deactivate Expo 1 Put the ACT switch in the down position ON and the Rate switch in the down position LO Push and hold the trainer bind button and move and hold the two sticks as shown here for activation A or deactivation B while powering on the transmitter Release the trainer switch and the control sticks only after a series
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23. o center control surfaces flight Controls oscillate in Propeller is unbalanced causing excessive Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it flight model rapidly vibration if damaged jumps or moves Prop screw is too loose causing vibration Tighten the prop screw Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond Throttle stick and or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle to throttle but responds trim at lowest setting to other controls Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from receiver Open fuselage and make sure motor is connected to the receiver Extra propeller noise or Damaged propeller spinner or motor Replace damaged parts extra vibration n Prop screw is too loose Tighten the prop screw Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller or replace with a balanced propeller Reduced flight time or Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery AN UE OLE Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery LED on receiver flashes Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off transmitter move transmitter a and aircr
24. of tones sound ascending tones for activation descending tones for deactivation DX5e Modes 1 and 2 Activate and Deactivate Expo 1 Hold the aileron trim switch to the right for activation C or to the left for deactivation D while powering on the transmitter Release the aileron trim switch after a series of tones sound ascending tones for activation descending tones for re T D ER deactivation Post Flight Checklist VA V4 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC 5 Store the flight battery apart from the Required for safety and battery life aircraft and monitor the battery charge flight plan results planning for future flights bc 2 Power OFF the transmitter E 6 Make note of the flight conditions and 3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft e 4 Recharge the flight battery Flying Tips and Repairs We recommend flying your aircraft outside in no greater than moderate winds or indoors in a large gymnasium 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 Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft i Takeoff Place the aircraft in position for takeoff facing into the wind if flying outdoors Set dual rates to low position and gradually increase the throttle to to full and steer with the rudd
25. pport or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com content _ service center_render service center If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product fo
26. r service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minim
27. re to operate this product 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 Inc 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 Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equip ment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any po
28. rtion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep the transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts Thank you for purchasing the E flite UMX Yak 54 180 ultra micro airplane with which you ll enjoy a bold new level of aerobatic performance No other aerobatic design meets the challenge and demands of precision and 3D versatility like the Yak 54 can Recognized early on by the father of 3D Quique Somenzini his Yak 54 concept ushered in a new era of RC aerobatic agility that s now possible to experience in small flying spaces indoors and out Your UMX Yak 54 180 offers incredible speed and thrust from its specially tuned brushless power system But what truly makes this go anywhere 3D thoroughbred truly special is its incredible AS3X System that delivers incredible precision so that you can perform aerobatics smoothly and the control authority to pop sharply into 3D maneuvers with the stability of a giant scale
29. surfaces are not centered Use of the transmitter sub trims may not correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the mechanical limits of linear servos 1 Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when the transmitter controls and trims are centered The transmitter sub trim must always be set to zero 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 connector shorter Make the U shape wider to make the linkage longer Control Horn Settings The illustration shows linkage positions chosen for the most aerobatic response Linkage connections on the control horns directly affect aircraft response A CAUTION When these are incorrectly connected for the pilots skill level unexpected aircraft response to controls can result This can cause damage to the aircraft and personal injury Dual Rates and Expos To obtain the best flight performance we recommend using a DSM2 DSMX radio capable of adjustable Dual Rates and Expo The suggested settings shown here are the recommended starting settings Adjust according to the individual preferences after the initial flight For activation and deactivation of Expo in the DX4e and DX5e refer to the next section NOTICE Do not set your transmitter travel adjust over 100 If the TRAVEL ADJUST is set over 100 it will not result in more control movement it will overdrive the servo and cause da
30. te electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural WE resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product 16 Replacement Parts Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Recapiti per i ricambi Part e Nummer ire de eg Num ro e Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione EFLU5002 Decal Set UMX Yak Dekorbogen UMX Set de d coration Set adesivi UMX Yak 54 180 Yak 54 180 UMX Yak 54 180 54 180 EFLU5003 Landing Gear Set E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Set Set carrello UMX Yak UMX Yak 54 180 180 Fahrwerk Set de train d atterrissage 54 180 Canopy Hatch UMX E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Sportello Capottina Yak 54 180 180 Kabinenhaube Verri re UMX Yak 54 180 mit Klappe EFLU5020 Wing UMX Yak 54 E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Aile Ala UMX Yak 54 180 180 180 Tragflachen Tail Set w E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Set Set coda c Acc UMX EFLU5025 Accessories UMX 180 Leitwerk Set mit d empennage Yak 54 180 Yak 54 180 Zubeh r Pushrod Linkage E flite UMX Yak 54 UMX Yak 54 180 Set Set comandi UMX Yak EFLU5026 Set UMX Yak 54 180
31. tstanding control agility delivers an ultra smooth locked in feel that obeys your every command with performance that s natural feeling It s so gratifying in fact that it s as though you re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned giant scale model AS3X will change the way you ll want to fly now and in the future To see what we mean go to www E fliteRC com AS3X let the charger cool between charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage GE discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under oad e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Never leave charging batteries unattended e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight Battery Charging Your aircraft comes with a 2S 7 4V 150mAh 45C Li Po battery and a 2S 7 4V DC Li Po battery charger that requires a 12V 11V 14V DC power source Refer to the charging warnings It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft The flig
32. um of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded 15 Warranty and Service Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Phone Number Email Address Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter horizonhobby Repairs and Repair Requests com RequestForm www quickbase com db United States of Horizon Product Support hghj7ey8c2a GenNewRecord 4105 Fieldstone Rd America Product Technical Assistance 999 959 2305 Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Sales sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2305 e sales horizonhobby co uk Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Service Parts Sales United Kingdom ci Staple Tye Harlow Essex te knaton ee 44 0 1279 641 097 CM18 7NS U
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