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E-flite Ascent PNP Assembly Manual

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout

Replacement Parts

EFL2701

Wing Set

EFL2702

Fuselage

EFL2703

Tail Set

EFL2704

Canopy

EFL2705

Wing Tube

Battery and Charger Selection

EFLB12503S

1250mAh 3S 11.1V 20C LiPo, 13GA EC3

EFLC3005

Celectra

™

1- to 3-cell Li-Po Charger

EFLC505

1–5S Balancing Li-Po Charger

Covering Colors

HANU973

Lite White

HANU954

Transparent Blue

HANU964

Lite Clear

HANU881

Silver

Required Radio Equipment

You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter and micro

receiver. We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free

Spektrum

™

DX6i 2.4GHz DSM

6-channel system, which includes

a micro receiver.

Complete Radio System

SPM6600

DX6i DSM 6CH Radio System

SPM6000

AR6000 DSM 6-Channel Park Flyer Receiver

(DX6, DX6i and DX7)

SPM6100E

AR6100E DSM2

™

Microlite 6-Channel Receiver,

Air (DX6i and DX7 users only)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Tools & Equipment

Ball driver: 3/32-inch

Felt-tipped pen

Phillips screwdriver: #1

Painter's tape

Mixing sticks

Mixing cup

Ruler

Square

Hobby knife

#11 blades

Rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Sandpaper

Adhesives

Medium CA

Threadlock

6-Minute Epoxy (HAN8000)

Summary of Contents for Ascent 450 BL Park Glider PNP

Page 1: ...cifications Wingspan 54 in 1370mm Wing Area 330 sq in 21 4 sq dm Length 32 in 825mm Weight w Battery 18 19 oz 510 540 kg Weight w o Battery 14 15 oz 400 425 kg Ascent 450 BL Park Glider PNP Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...joyment from your Ascent We believe you will have many enjoyable hours of challenging and rewarding flight Happy thermal hunting Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section In addition check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed Steps with a single circle ar...

Page 3: ...ed a minimum 4 channel transmitter and micro receiver We recommend the crystal free interference free Spektrum DX6i 2 4GHz DSM 6 channel system which includes a micro receiver Complete Radio System SPM6600 DX6i DSM 6CH Radio System Or SPM6000 AR6000 DSM 6 Channel Park Flyer Receiver DX6 DX6i and DX7 Or SPM6100E AR6100E DSM2 Microlite 6 Channel Receiver Air DX6i and DX7 users only Required Tools an...

Page 4: ...er Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Furth...

Page 5: ...ur local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact 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 direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 ...

Page 6: ...ollowing address Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Please call 877 504 0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Ca...

Page 7: ...uired Tools and Adhesives Ball driver 3 32 inch 1 Locate the aluminum wing tube and slide it into the hole in the wing root of one of the wing panels The tube will slide in roughly half of its length 2 Slide the remaining wing panel onto the tube The two wing panels will fit tightly together 3 Slide the dowels at the leading edge into the holes in the fuselage as shown ...

Page 8: ...r to tighten the screws Stabilizer Elevator Installation Required Parts Fuselage w wing assembly Stabilizer Required Tools and Adhesives Ruler Felt tipped pen Sandpaper Painter s tape 6 minute epoxy Mixing stick Paper towel Mixing cup Rubbing alcohol Hobby knife w new 11 blade 1 Locate the horizontal stabilizer Use a ruler to determine the center of the stabilizer Use a felt tipped pen to mark the...

Page 9: ... a felt tipped pen 3 Use painter s tape to secure the stabilizer to the fuselage 4 With the wing mounted to the fuselage use a long ruler to measure the distance from the wing tip to the stabilizer tip as shown in the drawing Carefully adjust the stabilizer until both measurements are equal a a ...

Page 10: ...o remove the covering from inside the lines drawn in the previous step Important Use light pressure when cutting the covering to prevent cutting into the stabilizer Cutting too deep will weaken the stabilizer and could cause it to fail in flight 7 Reposition the stabilizer and connect the bend from the elevator pushrod to the elevator control horn The wire will enter the horn from the side closest...

Page 11: ...tabilizer tight against the fuselage until the epoxy fully cures You may use rubbing alcohol and paper towels to clean up any epoxy that has squeezed out during assembly Fin Rudder Installation Required Parts Fuselage Fin rudder Skid Required Tools and Adhesives Felt tipped pen 6 minute epoxy Painter s tape Square Mixing cup Mixing stick Hobby knife Medium CA Sandpaper Rubbing alcohol Paper towels...

Page 12: ... fin 3 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the fin on the top of the fuselage 4 Use sandpaper to remove the paint from the top of the fuselage This is necessary to provide a bonding surface between the fin and fuselage Hint Use tape to outline the area to sand to prevent removing paint from the surrounding area ...

Page 13: ...ng into the fin Cutting too deep will weaken the fin and could cause it to fail in flight 6 Reposition the fin and connect the rudder pushrod to the rudder control horn The bend will enter the horn from the side of the horn closest to the stabilizer You will need to put a small bend in the pushrod wire to connect it to the rudder 7 Use a square to check the alignment between the stabilizer and fin...

Page 14: ...are to the stabilizer while the epoxy cures You may use rubbing alcohol and paper towels to clean up any squeeze out during this procedure 10 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the of the skid on the bottom of the stabilizer 11 Use a hobby knife with a new 11 blade to remove the covering from inside the lines drawn in the previous step ...

Page 15: ...o the bottom of the stabilizer Receiver Installation Required Parts Receiver Hook and loop tape Motor battery Fuselage assembly Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver 1 1 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the canopy to the fuselage ...

Page 16: ...attery inside the fuselage Place the hook and loop tape on the battery and battery tray to keep the battery from moving forward or backward in the fuselage The battery installation is completed by securing the battery with the hook and loop strap that is pre installed in the fuselage 5 Turn on the radio and check the operation of the servos Center the rudder stick and trim After centering the rudd...

Page 17: ...t tests You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for the Ascent 450 BL Park Glider PNP is 1 1 1 2 inch 25 38mm back from the leading edge of the wing Mark the location o...

Page 18: ...ied with your particular radio system following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going out flying Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your radio manual for the recommended range and instructions for your radio system Each radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for their radio systems Next sta...

Page 19: ...oth landing about 50 feet away If the Ascent pitches nose down the CG is too far back and you have a nose heavy condition Remove some weight from the nose If the Ascent pitches nose up sharply and stalls you have a tail heavy condition the CG is too far forward and you need to remove weight from the tail or move the battery and receiver further forward 5 Turns to the left or right after launch can...

Page 20: ...er colored surfaces The dark object absorbs the sun s heat becoming warm and thus warming the air above it For a thermal to be formed the sun or a heat source such as a hot metal roof factory etc will heat the ground or surrounding air in one location faster or warmer than the surrounding air The warm ground will warm the air above it and cause the air to begin to rise Rising warm air can take on ...

Page 21: ...eel the bump of entering a thermal Now you must depend on signs the glider gives as it approaches or enters a thermal When the Ascent flies near a thermal that is rising the wing closest to the thermal will also try to rise causing the aircraft to rock slightly The nearness of a thermal will cause the glider to turn away without any control input from the pilot Executing a 270 degree turn There ar...

Page 22: ... to try to stay in the center of the lift Slow down by increasing the up elevator trim until the park glider is just above stall minimum sink speed Make easy banking turns to find the area of highest lift thermal core When you have found the core of lift tighten the turns to stay within the core of highest lift As you gain experience you will find it easier to locate thermals and track their progr...

Page 23: ... three key speeds minimum sink maximum lift drag L D and best penetration These three speeds are what we call airspeeds not ground speeds the aircraft s speed across the ground Thus the airspeed of the plane is relative to the air mass surrounding it Pitch Attitude To determine the Ascent s airspeed you will have to watch carefully for its pitch attitude Pitch attitude can best be described as the...

Page 24: ...cent s attitude at this speed Remember you will be flying slightly faster at a lower pitch attitude as compared to minimum sink speed Best Penetration Speed This is the speed at which the Ascent will travel forward against the wind or a thermal as far and as quickly as possible This speed will vary with the conditions such as windy situations or very strong thermals You will want to use this speed...

Page 25: ...stablished in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are auth...

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