E-flite Carbon-Z Cub Manuale utente

Carbon-Z

®

Cub

Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Manuale di Istruzioni

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Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a man-

ner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the

product or the property of others.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your airplanes to avoid

collisions or injury. This airplanes is controlled by a radio signal subject to

interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause

momentary loss of control

• Always operate your airplanes in open spaces away from full-size vehicles,

trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional

support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the

reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the airplanes in your mouth as it could cause

serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your airplanes with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ﬂ ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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 superﬁ cial injury.

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 oper-

ate 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 warn-

ings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

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Table of Contents

Speciﬁ cations

8.15 lb

(3.7 kg)

55.8 in (1419mm)

84.6 in (2150mm)

BL50 Brushless Outrunner Motor,

525Kv

Included Included

60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC

Brushless ESC (V2)

Installed Installed

(4) 26 g Digital MG Mini Servo

(EFLR7145)

(2) 13 g Digital MG Micro Servo

(EFLR7155)

Installed Installed

Spektrum

™

AR635, 6-Channel

AS3X

®

Sport Receiver

Installed

Required to

Complete

Battery: 3200mAh 22.2V 6S 30C

Li-Po (EFLB32006S30)

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Battery Charger: 6-cell Li-Po

battery balancing charger

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz

with Spektrum DSM2

®

/DSMX

®

technology with programmable

Mixing.

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Box Contents

AS3X System .......................................................................................4

Receiver Selection and Installation .......................................................4

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................................5

Battery Installation ...............................................................................6

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ......................................................................6

Arming the ESC and Receiver...............................................................7

Landing Gear Installation .....................................................................8

Rudder Installation ...............................................................................9

Horizontal Tail Installation ..................................................................10

Motor and Propeller Installation .........................................................11

Wing Installation ................................................................................12

Center of Gravity (CG) .......................................................................14

Control Direction Test .........................................................................14

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings .................................................14

Control Surface Centering ..................................................................15

AS3X Control Direction Test ..............................................................15

Transmitter Setup .............................................................................16

Dual Rates, Expos and Mixing ............................................................16

Preﬂ ight Preparation ..........................................................................16

Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................17

Post Flight Maintenance .....................................................................18

Optional Tow Release Installation .......................................................18

Optional Camera Mount Installation....................................................19

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................20

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .............................................................21

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................22

Limited Warranty ...............................................................................23

Contact Information ...........................................................................24

FCC Information .................................................................................24

Compliance Information for the European Union .................................24

Replacement Parts .............................................................................90

Optional Parts ....................................................................................91

1100 in²

(71 dm²)

The E-flite Carbon-Z Cub

T

hank you for purchasing the E-ﬂ ite

®

Carbon-Z

®

Cub aircraft. Like the full-scale Carbon Cub SS airplane available from Cub Crafters, in your hands is a remark-

ably versatile airplane designed by World Aerobatic Champion, Quique Somenzini, to deliver a pleasure cruiser with incredible muscle. In conjunction with rigid

Carbon-Z construction, the remarkable AS3X

®

system built into the included Spektrum

™

AR635 receiver (BNF Basic version only) makes it possible for you to

experience a performance envelope that’s wider than ever before possible, more stable and crisp on the controls. This means that no matter how you like to ﬂ y,

you’ll enjoy both rock-solid stability and maneuverability without any sacriﬁ ce in precision or control feel. Although this aircraft may look tame, its brushless power

system has been specially chosen to offer brutish performance for unbelievable STOL performance as well as unexpected 3D aerobatic agility. In addition, its

ready to become your favorite tow plane for sailplanes and can easily carry a camera above the cabin making this already amazing model the ultimate utility air-

craft. Plus, you can make your Carbon-Z Cub even more versatile by adding the optional Carbon-Z Cub Float Set to the hard points already built into the airframe

that allow you to make virtually any place in the world a viable ﬂ ying site.

Your Carbon-Z Cub aircraft represents the benchmark of performance and aerobatic versatility. And it’s brought to you at both the high-value Bind-N-Fly

®

Basic

and Plug-N-Play

®

completion levels. All you have to do next is read and apply the information presented in this instruction manual.

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AS3X System

Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with

the kind of performance experts appreciate. First used in Blade

®

ultra micro

ﬂ ybarless helicopters, MEMS sensor technology within the Artiﬁ cial Stability--3

axis (AS3X) System has been speciﬁ cally tuned for airplanes helping invisibly

correct for turbulence, torque and tip stalls.

Now the exclusive AS3X Stabilization system makes the leap from Ultra Micro

aircraft to high performance parkﬂ yers with the AR635 receiver. The preci-

sion and performance available from AS3X equipped Ultra Micro airplanes has

heralded a new era of performance, and with the AR635, that performance is

introduced for larger airplanes.

The outstanding 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 aircraft. Welcome to AS3X, your parkﬂ yer will never be the same! To

see what we mean, go to www.E-ﬂ iteRC.com/AS3X.

Receiver Selection and Installation

The Spektrum AR635 receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose

to install another receiver, ensure that is at least a 6-channel full range (sport)

receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation

instructions.

Installation (AR635 shown)

1. Remove the screw (A) and radio hatch (B) from the top of the fuselage.

2. Install your full range (sport) receiver in the fuselage using double-sided

servo tape.

3. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate chan-

nels of the receiver.

4. Attach the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver.

5. Attach the Flaps Y-harness to the AUX1.

6. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver.

A

B

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Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your

chosen Spektrum

™

DSM2

®

/DSMX

®

technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

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.

Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver

(location of transmitter’s Bind control).

1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (ﬂ ight controls: rudder,

elevators and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).**

3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the ESC, then power on the ESC switch.

The ESC will produce a series of sounds. One long tone, then 6 short

tones conﬁ rm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC. The orange

bind LED on the receiver will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly.

5. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button

or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or

switch instructions.

6. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on

the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three

ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the

throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.

7. After binding, the 3 LEDs (blue, yellow and red) on the receiver

will ﬂ ash. The ﬂ ashing indicates the gain setting for each axis. The

quicker the ﬂ ash, the higher the gain setting. For more information,

refer to the “Initializing the AR635” section in the receiver manual.

8. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

9. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their

transmitter using two-part loops and clips).

10. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the

transmitter until another binding is done.

** The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the

lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and

refer to the transmitter Troubleshooting Guide for other instructions. If needed,

contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Bind Plug Installation

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase

from Horizon Hobby, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

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Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Battery Installation

Battery Selection

• We recommend the E-ﬂ ite 3200mAh 22.2V 6S Li-Po battery

(EFLB32006S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other E-ﬂ ite batteries.

If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the

range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the E-ﬂ ite Li-Po battery packs

to ﬁ t in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity a large amount.

1. Press the latch button (A) to lift the rear edge of the canopy hatch, then pull

the hatch up and back from the fuselage.

2. Apply the included strip of hook and loop tape to the bottom of your

battery(s).

3. For the recommended CG, install the battery(s) in the middle of the com-

partment, then press the battery(s) onto the hook and loop strip. Close the 2

hook and loop straps around the battery(s). See the Adjusting the Center

of Gravity instructions for more information.

4. Connect a fully charged battery(s) to the ESC. See the Arming the ESC

instructions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.

5. Reinstall the canopy hatch.

Tip: The ESC switch in the front left corner of the battery compart-

ment must be powered on for Arming the ESC.

Dual Battery Setup

An optional Y-harness (EFLAEC308 sold separately), is available to connect

(2) 3S Li-Po batteries in series to the ESC instead of (1) 6S Li-Po battery.

If (2) 3S Li-Po batteries are used, join them in a stack using hook and loop

strips. Secure the battery stack in place using the instructions described in

steps 2 and 3 above.

A

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.

The ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cut-

off (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power

supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some battery

power is reserved for ﬂ ight control and safe landing. When the motor pulses,

land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent

trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor-

age. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per

cell.

TIP: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after ﬂ ying by

using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).

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Arming the ESC and Receiver

Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subse-

quent connection of a ﬂ ight battery requires the steps below.

AS3X

The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for

the ﬁ rst time. Once the AS3X is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly

on the aircraft. This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the battery is

disconnected.

NOTICE: Due to increased servo power demands, only use the 60-Amp Pro

Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC (EFLA1060B V2) with the AR635 receiver. Use

of any other ESC presently available may result in damage to the aircraft.

DO NOT connect the battery while the throttle stick is at full or the ESC will go

into programming mode. If a musical tone sounds after 5 seconds, immediately

disconnect the battery, then lower the throttle. Refer to the ESC manual (avail-

able separately) for more information.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed,

the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver

when not ﬂ ying 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 ﬁ re when batteries are charged.

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings. Power on the

Transmitter, then wait 5 seconds.

2. Remove the battery hatch and install the flight battery to the hook and

loop strip, then connect the battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.

3. Power ON the ESC switch (A) on the left side of the battery compartment.

Keep the aircraft immobile on its wheels away from wind for 5 seconds.

• The ESC will sound a series of tones (refer to step 4 of the

binding instructions for more information).

• An LED will light on the receiver (the red, blue and green gain

LEDs will also ﬂ ash).

If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the flight battery is

connected, recharge or replace the battery.

For further explanation of the gain lights, refer to the “Initializing the AR635”

section of the AR635 receiver manual.

TIP: The ESC switch enables you to easily disarm the propeller while

you are not ﬂ ying, but will still draw current from the battery.

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Assembly

1. Install 2 tundra tires (A) on the main strut (B) using 4 wheel collars (C) as

shown. Ensure the set screws (D) are aligned with the ﬂ at spots on the

strut. Apply threadlock and tighten.

2. Compress the legs of the strut assembly and insert the top of the assembly

into the slot (E) in the bottom of the fuselage. The strut is fully installed

when the L-bend (F) is completely recessed in the fuselage.

3. Push the legs of the fairing strut (G) together and install it in the rear slot

(H) in the fuselage as was done with the main gear strut.

4. Install the left and right strut brackets (I) (marked L and R) in the respective

slots on the bottom of the fuselage using 4 screws (J).

5. Install the left (K) and right (L) fairings on the respective sides of the fairing

strut, then install the fairings on the main gear strut.

Where needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Landing Gear Installation

A

C

B

E

F

H

G

D

I

J

L

K

Required Adhesives:

Thread Lock

D

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Rudder Installation

Assembly

1. Slide the rudder’s CA hinges (A) in the hinge slots (B) of the vertical tail.

2. Install the screw (C) in the rudder mount.

3. Rest the aircraft on its nose, holding the tail up so the thin CA

(cyanoacrylate adhesive) will flow into the slots.

4. Bend the hinges by turning the rudder left, then carefully apply thin CA to

each hinge in the right side of each slot.

5. When the CA is dry, turn the rudder to the right and apply CA in the left

side of each slot.

6. Connect the ball link (D) to the rudder control horn’s outermost

hole (E) using a screw (F) and nut (G). Ensure the rudder servo arm

is in the correct position, then adjust the ball link on the linkage to

center the rudder.

A

B

C

Required Adhesives:

Thin CA

D

E

F

G

F

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Horizontal Tail Installation

1. Slide the horizontal tail tube (A) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage.

2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal tail as shown. Ensure the

control horn faces down.

3. Install 4 screws (B) in the front and rear holes in the bottom of the

horizontal tail.

4. Attach the ball link (C) to the elevator control horn’s outermost hole using

the included nut (D) and screw (E).

5. Ensure the elevator servo arm is in the correct position, then adjust the

linkage to center the elevator.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Tip: Use needle-nose pliers or ball link pliers (RV01005) to remove or

install a link on a control horn.

A

B

D

E

C

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Motor and Propeller Installation

1. Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.

2. Install the motor (A) with pre-installed X-mount (B) on the fuselage using 4

screws (C) and 4 lockwashers (D).

3. Install the collet (E), and back plate (F) on the motor shaft (G).

4. Install the cowling (H) on the fuselage using 2 screws (I).

5. Install the spinner back plate (J), propeller (K) and nut (L) on the collet. Use

a tool to tighten the nut.

IMPORTANT: The propeller size numbers (15 x 5.5) must face out from the

motor for correct propeller operation. Ensure the nut holds the propeller tightly

without damaging the propeller.

6. Install the spinner (M) on the collet using the screw (N).

Disassemble in reverse order. Not all wiring shown.

NOTICE: If the propeller is not balanced, the aircraft may vibrate, causing the

stabilization system to not operate correctly and/or decrease the life of the

servos.

Horizon Hobby does not warrant replacement if the servos are used under

extreme vibration or the stabilization system is used with an unbalanced

propeller.

For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at

www.horizonhobby.com.

Tip: We recommend removal of the propeller before any radio system

setup or transport of your aircraft.

FH

E

H

F

G

H

I

M

N

L

JK

K

J

B

A

CD

C

D

C

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Wing Installation

Before each ﬂ ight, ensure all wing connectors and fasteners are secure.

Assembly

Assemble both wings using the following steps. (Only the right wing shown)

1. Install 6 vortex generators (A) in the wing channels (B) by using double-

sided tape (C).

2. Install the vertical bracket (D) on the wing mounts using 2 screws (E) and

2 lock nuts (F).

TIP: DO NOT overtighten lock nuts on the screws. Ensure the vertical

brackets can pivot freely on the wing mounts.

3. Install the wide front strut (G) on the front strut mounts using a screw (H)

and lock nut (I).

4. Install the narrow rear strut (J) on the rear strut mount using a screw (K)

and lock nut (L).

TIP: DO NOT overtighten lock nuts on the screws. Ensure the struts

can pivot freely in the strut mounts.

5 Attach the vertical bracket to the struts using 2 pins (M) and 2 R-clips (N).

ED

F

G

J

H

I L

K

NM

A

C

B

A

C

B

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Installation

1. Slide the wing tube (A) into the fuselage.

2. Install the left and right wing (B and C) over the wing tube and into the

wing slot of the fuselage.

3. Connect the servo connectors (D) to the respective connectors on the

fuselage (connectors are marked AIL or FLAP).

NOTICE: Always put excess servo connector wire into the pocket of the wing to

prevent pinching of wires or other damage.

4. Secure the wings on the fuselage using 2 long screws (E) in the front

holes and 2 shorter screws (F) in the rear holes in the top of the wings.

5. Install the 2 wing struts on the fuselage mount (G) using 2 pins (H) and 2

R-clips (I).

Removal

We recommend removing the wings from the fuselage for storage or transport

of the aircraft.

TIP: Remove the vertical bracket pins and clips from the struts to

pivot the brackets and struts down to the wings. Wing struts do not

need to be disassembled to be removed.

NOTICE: Always secure loose parts after removal. DO NOT FLY if parts are

missing or damage may result.

Wing Installation continued

AILE

FLAP

AILE

FLAP

D

A

B

C

B

F

E

G

H

I

H

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Center of Gravity (CG)

The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root.

This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery

(EFLB32006s30) installed in the middle of the battery compartment.

120mm

back from

leading edge

at the root.

Control Direction Test

Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces

move correctly and in the proper direction or reverse a servo.

After performing the Control Test, correctly set the failsafe. Make sure the

transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the

low position, then rebind the airplanes to your transmitter. If the receiver loses

its connection to the transmitter, the failsafe will drive the servos to the settings

made at binding.

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings

The tabe to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo

arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settigns before making changes.

Factory Settings

Horns Arms

Elevator

Rudder

Ailerons

Flaps

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Control Surface Centering

AS3X Control Direction Test

IMPORTANT: Perform the Control Direction Test before performing control

surface centering.

Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Linkage

While AS3X is inactive (before advancing the throttle), mechanically center the

control surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the AS3X system requires sub-trim and

trim at 0.

After binding a transmitter to the airplanes receiver, set the trims and sub-trims

to 0, ensure the servo arms are in the correct positions, then adjust the link-

ages to center the control surfaces.

Tip: Use needle-nose pliers or ball link pliers (RV01005) to remove or

install a link on a control horn.

• Turn the linkage clock-

wise or counterclockwise

until the control surface is

centered.

• Attach the linkage to the

servo arm or control horn

after adjustment.

Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before perform-

ing this Test.

Activate the AS3X system by advancing the throttle to 25%, then fully lowering

the throttle.

Move the aircraft as shown to ensure the AS3X system moves the control sur-

faces in their proper direction. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown,

do not ﬂ y the aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for more information.

Once the AS3X system is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly on the

aircraft. This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the battery is discon-

nected.

Aircraft

movement

AS3X Reaction

ElevatorAileronRudder

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Transmitter Setup

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Transmitter Setup Checklist

Before binding for Computerized Transmitters (DX6i, DX7/DX7se,

DX7s, DX8, DX10t, DX18):

1. Choose a blank model memory.

2. Choose Wing/Aircraft Type for single aileron servo.

3. Enable the Flap funtion in your Transmitter

4. Set all trim and sub-trims to NEUTRAL (0%).

5 Set servo travel values to Quique’s recommended settings.

6. Set the Dual Rate value according to the Dual Rate and Expo

chart.

7. Set ﬂ ap-elevator mixing

After binding:

1. DO NOT use sub-trims to make ﬁ ne adjustments. Off-center

subtrim will affect servo travel and AS3X operation.

2. Adjust linkage lengths so the control surfaces center when the

servo arm is close to perpendicular

CAUTION: For safe operation, always re-bind the airplane after

setup is complete to ensure the failsafe is updated with the latest

setup.

IMPORTANT: The AR635 receiver’s default setting in this aircraft is normal

mode. We recommend that you do not change this setup. Refer to the receiver

manual for more information.

A programmable DSM2/DSMX six-channel (or better) transmitter with Dual

Rates is required for ﬂ ying this aircraft with ﬂ aps and the optional tow release.

The Spektrum

™

DX6i, DX7s, DX8, DX10t, DX18 and JR

®

X9503, 11X or 12X

transmitters may be used.

Below are Quique’s recommended settings for Servo Travel.

Throttle 100%

Aileron 125%

Elevator 125%

Rudder 125%

Channel 5 100%

Channel 6 (Flaps) 125%

Dual Rates, Expos and Mixing

Adjust rate and expo to the recommended values shown in the chart below.

We recommend mixing ﬂ aps to down elevator 42% to reduce pitch up tenden-

cies during ﬂ ap operation.

NOTICE: To ensure AS3X functions properly, do not lower rate values below

50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods

on the servo arm.

IMPORTANT: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting

Guide for more information.

Dual Rate High Rate

Expo

Low Rate

Expo

Aileron 100%

0%

70%

0%

Elevator 100%

0%

70%

0%

Rudder 100%

0%

70%

0%

Preﬂ ight Preparation

1. Remove and inspect contents.

2. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

3. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

4. Fully assemble airplanes.

5. Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).

6. Check the Center of Gravity (CG)

7. Bind aircraft to your transmitter.

8. Make sure linkages move freely.

9. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

10. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.

11. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

12. Perform a radio system Range Check.

13. Find a safe and open area.

14. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Channel Flaps (Master) Down Elevator (Slave)

Mix Value

(Linear)

100% 42%

Flaps Speed

2 seconds

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Always

decrease throttle at

propeller strike.

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a ﬂ ying location.

Flying Field

Always choose a wide-open space for ﬂ ying your aircraft. It is ideal for you

to ﬂ y at a sanctioned ﬂ ying ﬁ eld. If you are not ﬂ ying at an approved site,

alwaysavoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also

be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy

parks, schoolyards, or soccer ﬁ elds.

Range Check your Radio System

Before you ﬂ y, range check the radio system. Refer to your speciﬁ c transmitter

instruction manual for range test information.

Understanding Oscillation

Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the ﬁ rst time),

you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In

some ﬂ ight conditions, you will see oscillation. If oscillation occurs, decrease

airspeed. If oscillation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more

information.

Takeoff

Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Set your trans-

mitter in low rate and gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with

the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.

Flying

Fly the airplane and trim it for level ﬂ ight at ¾ throttle. After landing, adjust

the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes, then reset the trims to

neutral. Ensure the aircraft will ﬂ y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.

Tip: If using more than 8 clicks of ﬂ ight trim, mechanically adjust the linkage

so less trim is needed, or AS3X operation may be affected.

Landing

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights and with the recommended battery pack (EFLB32006s30),

set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 7 minutes. Adjust your timer

for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. When the motor

pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ﬂ ight battery. It is not

recommended to ﬂ y the battery to LVC.

Make sure to land into the wind. Fly the aircraft to approximately 36 inches

(90 cm) 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 ﬂ are. During

ﬂ are, 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 its

wheels.

NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and

trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage

to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and

motor.

NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver

is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,

install the new receiver in the same orientation as the

original receiver or damage may result.

NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

Flaps

When using ﬂ aps, takeoffs and landings are shorter. When taking off, the tail

will come off the ground quicker for better rudder control during the takeoff

roll.

During landing, the ﬂ aps allow a landing approach to be steeper with the ability

to use more throttle. Flaps make the plane come in at a slower airspeed

and make it easier to ﬂ are and settle in for a smooth landing.

When deploying the ﬂ aps, slow the aircraft down to 1/4 throttle. If the ﬂ aps

are deployed when the aircraft is at a higher speed, the aircraft will pitch up.

Set your down elevator to ﬂ ap mixing at 42% to reduce the pitch up tendency.

NOTICE: When using ﬂ aps with this airplane, down elevator to ﬂ ap mixing is

required. Failure to do so may result in loss of control or a crash.

Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set

Only use the ﬂ oats if you are comfortable ﬂ ying your aircraft and have

repeatedly taken off, ﬂ own and landed with success. Flying off water poses a

higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in

water.

Always ensure the optional ﬂ oats (EFL1045017, sold separately) are secure on

the fuselage and that the ﬂ oat rudder linkage is correctly connected and moves

freely before putting the aircraft in water.

To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle.

Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) of up

elevator and the aircraft will lift off once ﬂ ying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly

increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll

to the left when on water.

To land this aircraft on water, ﬂ y the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface

of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to ﬂ are the aircraft.

When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with

the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder

attached to the left ﬂ oat.

Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to

ﬂ ip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction

of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind

wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.

Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.

Wind

NOTICE: When you are ﬁ nished ﬂ ying, never leave the airplane in direct sun-

light or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.

Repairs

Thanks to the Z-Foam

™

material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be

made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). 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 CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT

handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.

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1. Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for Safety and battery life).

2. Power off transmitter.

3. Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft.

4. Recharge ﬂ ight battery.

5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.

6. Store ﬂ ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

7. Make note of ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results, planning for

future ﬂ ights.

Post Flight Maintenance

Optional Tow Release Installation

This aircraft is designed to tow 2- to 3-meter sailplanes. Refer to your sailplane

manual for tow line instructions.

Installation

1. Remove the screw (A) and radio hatch (B) from the top of the fuselage.

2. Install a 13 g tow release servo (C) (EFLR7155, sold separately) inside the

fuselage using 2 screws (D).

3. Insert the servo connector in the GEAR port of the receiver.

4. Operate the GEAR channel on your transmitter so you see the servo arm

move up (GEAR Switch position 1) and down (GEAR switch position 0).

IMPORTANT: In your transmitter, the GEAR channel (Channel 5) servo direction

servo must be set to NORMAL with servo travel at 100% for correct operation

of the tow release.

5. Move the servo arm down using the GEAR switch.

6. Remove the screw (E) and servo arm (F) from the servo. (ﬁ gure 1)

7. Install the Z-bend of the tow release pin (G) (included with the aircraft) in

the innermost hole of the arm from the bottom of the servo arm. (ﬁ gure 2)

8. Install the tow release pin in the tow release housing (H) that is molded into

the top portion of the fuselage.

9. Attach the servo arm to the servo using the screw so the center of the

servo arm points to the 7 o’clock position. (ﬁ gure 3)

10. Install the radio hatch on the fuselage reusing the screw.

Operation

Operate the GEAR channel on your transmitter to ensure the pin retracts below

the slot in the housing. If the pin does not retract appropriately, adjust the servo

arm mechanically.

1. Retract the pin.

2. Insert a tow line loop into the housing slot and over the pin.

3. Extend the pin to hold the tow line.

Always put the tension on a tow line and cycle the release before aero-towing

a sailplane.

A

B

D

E

F

E

(ﬁ g.2)

(ﬁ g.3)

H

(ﬁ g.1)

G

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Optional Camera Mount Installation

The optional camera mount (EFL1045023) is sold separately.

IMPORTANT: Consult local laws and ordinances before installing and operating

any type of photograph-capable or video recording device in this product.

1. Carefully cut a slot (the size of the tab on the camera mount) in the top of

the fuselage centered between the wings as shown.

2. Secure the mount on the fuselage by using epoxy. Make sure the mount is

secure before installing a camera.

A

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AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2011

A. GENERAL

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained ﬂ ight

in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended

exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model ﬂ ights must

be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules

speciﬁ c to the ﬂ ying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own:

(a) In a careless or reckless manner.

(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

2. Model aircraft pilots will:

(a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft.

(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate.

(AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.)

(c) Not ﬂ y higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within

three (3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator.

(d) Not interfere with operations and trafﬁ c patterns at any airport, heliport

or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement.

(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in

compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA

Document 520-A)

(f) Ensure the aircraft is identiﬁ ed with the name and address or AMA

number of the owner on the inside or afﬁ xed to the outside of the model

aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors).

(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts

except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document

#555.

(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or while

using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely

control the model.

(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode

or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object

that creates a hazard to persons or property.

Exceptions:

• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are

securely attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may

be used provided they remain attached to the model during ﬂ ight.

Model rockets may be ﬂ own in accordance with the National

Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from

model aircraft.

• Ofﬁ cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to

use devices and practices as deﬁ ned within the Team AMA

Program Document (AMA Document #718).

(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the

AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A).

3. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or

model demonstrations unless:

(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully

demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the

speciﬁ c event.

(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.

4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and

fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or

comply with comparable standards.

B. RADIO CONTROL

1. All pilots shall avoid ﬂ ying directly over unprotected people, vessels,

vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property

of others.

2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with

manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight

of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. At all ﬂ ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all

ﬂ ying takes place (AMA Document #706-Recommended Field Layout):

(a) Only personnel associated with ﬂ ying the model aircraft are allowed at

or in front of the safety line.

(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be

established.

(c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators.

(d) Intentional ﬂ ying behind the safety line is prohibited.

4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed

by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals

properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on

Amateur Band frequencies.

5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing

ﬂ ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents

#922-Testing for RF Interference; #923- Frequency Management

Agreement)

6. With the exception of events ﬂ own under ofﬁ cial AMA Competition

Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be

ﬂ own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot

and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the ﬂ ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft

in ﬂ ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an

individual. This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors.

8. RC night ﬂ ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear

view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:

(a) Maintain control during the entire ﬂ ight, maintaining visual contact

without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for

the pilot.

(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only

in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.

FAA Information

Prior to ﬂ ying, contact your local or regional modeling organizations for

guidance and familiarize yourself with the current local rules and FAA

regulations governing model aviation in your location.

More information about model aviation can be found at www.modelaircraft.org.

The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www.faa.gov.

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