FMS SBACH 342 Operating Manual Download Page 15

The transmitter and model setup

Before getting started, bind your receiver with your transmitter.  Please refer to your

for proper operation. 

: To prevent personal injury, DO NOT install the propeller assembly onto the

motor shaft while testing the control surfaces . DO NOT arm the ESC and do not turn on
the transmitter until the 

 instructs you to do so.

Transmitter Manual 
CAUTION

Transmitter Manual

Tips:

  

           elevator, ailerons) and the throttle in the OFF position. Make sure both ailerons 
           move up and down (travel) the same amount. This model tracks well when the
           left and right ailerons travel the same amount in response to the control stick.

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 Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surface move

    correctly. See diagrams below. If controls respond in the opposite direction reverse 
    the direction for operation of flight controls. Refer to your transmitter’s instructions
    for changing direction of transmitter flight controls.  
    

   

Make sure all control sticks on your radio are in the neutral position (rudder, 

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Get your model ready to fly

Summary of Contents for SBACH 342

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Page 2: ...rol This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distancein all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury Age R...

Page 3: ...od Before the model flying 17 Find a suitable flying site Perform the range check of your plane Monitor your flight time Flying course 18 Take off Flying Landing Maintenance Troubleshooting 19 AMA 20...

Page 4: ...he plastic parts and rudder installed SY 102 Main wing set With the control horn in stored SY 103 Horizontal stabilizer With the elevator connector installed SY 104 Cowl SY 105 Canopy The plastic cano...

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Page 6: ...ore the battery in a temperature range of o 40 120 F Do not store battery or model in a car or in direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Never use a Ni Mh...

Page 7: ...tage Cutoff Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC removes power from motor in two ways 1 Reduces power ESC reduces motor power recommended 2 Hard cutoff ESC instantly cuts motor power when...

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Page 14: ...of the battery The motor is now armed and will start when the throttle is moved The motor and ESC come pre connected and the motor rotation should be correct If for any reason the motor is rotating in...

Page 15: ...hrottle in the OFF position Make sure both ailerons move up and down travel the same amount This model tracks well when the left and right ailerons travel the same amount in response to the control st...

Page 16: ...r linkage connections are shown by the black arrows in the the diagram below You can move the linkage to different hole positions to increase control surface travel and increase the aerobatics of the...

Page 17: ...based on the ATV set in previous step High Rate Expo Low Rate Expo Aileron 100 65mm up down 60 30 19mm up down 30 Elevator 100 50mm up down 50 22 11mm up down 25 Rudder 100 60mm left right 50 60 36mm...

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Page 21: ...l the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and the transmitter batteries have a good connection Find a flying site clear of buildings trees power lines and other obstructions Until you k...

Page 22: ...y into the wind and fly down to the ground Fly the airplane down to the ground using 1 4 1 3 throttle to keep enough energy for proper flare Before the model touches down always fully decrease the thr...

Page 23: ...ver Aircraft will not respond to the throttle but responds to other controls ESC is not armed Throttle channel is reversed Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest settings Reverse throttle ch...

Page 24: ...craft 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 fly hig...

Page 25: ...pment on Amateur Band frequencies 4 RC model aircraft will not operate within three 3 miles of any pre existing flying site without a frequency management agreement AMA Documents 922 Testing for RF In...

Page 26: ...Email info fmsmodel com Http www fmsmodel com...

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