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F-18 Blue Angels 80mm EDF

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

Summary of Contents for E-flite F-18 Blue Angels 80mm EDF

Page 1: ...F 18 Blue Angels 80mm EDF Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ...

Page 2: ... warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner 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 model to avoid collisions or injury T...

Page 3: ...face Centering 10 Control Surface Direction 11 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings 11 Dual Rates and Control Throws 12 AS3X Control Response Test BNF Basic 12 In Flight Trimming BNF Basic 12 Flying Tips and Repairs 13 SAFE Select Flying Tips 13 Post Flight 14 Re Centering The Full Flying Stabilizers 14 Power System Installation and Service 14 Troubleshooting Guide AS3X 15 Troubleshooting Guide 15 ...

Page 4: ...ude when the aileron elevator and rudder sticks are at neutral SAFE Select is enabled or disabled during the bind process When the airplane is bound with SAFE Select enabled a switch can be assigned to toggle between SAFE Select mode and AS3X mode AS3X technology remains active with no banking limits or self leveling any time SAFE Select is disabled or OFF SAFE Select can be conﬁgured three ways S...

Page 5: ...llar IMPORTANT Care must be taken when inverting the fuselage to not break the pre installed scale antenna mast from the top of the fuselage 4 Apply a drop of thread locking compound to the M3x8mm setscrew Thread the setscrew into the stabilizer rod through the hole in the retaining collar using a Phillips screwdriver 5 Repeat the process for the other stabilizer half Wing Installation 1 Slide the...

Page 6: ...install another receiver ensure that it is at least a 6 channel full range sport receiver Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions Installation AR636 shown 1 Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown Use heavy duty double sided servo tape NOTICE Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash 2 Attach the appropriate cont...

Page 7: ... Rates to HIGH 100 LOW 70 Set Servo Travel to 100 Set Throttle Cut to 100 Set Retract Channel to Reverse Set Aileron Expo to High Rate 15 Low Rate 5 Set Elevator Expo to High Rate 10 Low Rate 5 Set Rudder Expo to High Rate 10 Low Rate 5 DXe Refer to spektrumrc com for the appropriate download setup DX7S DX8 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP 2 Set MODEL TYPE AIRPLANE 3 Set WING TYPE 1 AIL 1 FLAP 4 Go to the...

Page 8: ...battery tray 4 Install the fully charged battery in the center of the battery compartment as shown Secure using the hook and loop straps 5 Connect the battery to the ESC If you have not completed the bind sequence do so at this time as outlined in this manual CAUTION Always keep hands away from the fan intake When armed the motor will turn the rotor in response to any throttle movement 6 Keep the ...

Page 9: ...en switched OFF The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If problems are encountered follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁce Binding Procedure Switching ON SAFE Select IMPORTANT The included AR636B receiver has be...

Page 10: ...ce section of this manual to re center the elevator servos if larger changes are required SAFE Select Switch Designation SAFE Select technology can be assigned to any open switch 2 or 3 position controlling a channel 5 9 on your transmitter Once assigned to a switch SAFE select ON gives you the ﬂexibility to choose SAFE technology or AS3X mode while in ﬂight If the aircraft is bound with SAFE sele...

Page 11: ... up which will cause the aircraft to pitch up 4 Push the elevator stick forward The elevators should move down which will cause the aircraft to pitch down Rudder 5 Move the rudder stick to the left The rudder and the nose wheel should move to the left which will cause the aircraft to yaw left 6 Move the rudder stick to the right The rudder and the nose wheel should move to the right which will cau...

Page 12: ...aft Refer to the receiver manual for more information Once the AS3X system is active control surfaces may move rapidly This is normal AS3X remains active until the battery is disconnected During your ﬁrst ﬂight trim the aircraft for level ﬂight at 1 2 throttle with ﬂaps up Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter s trim switches to straighten the aircraft s ﬂight path After adjusting the ...

Page 13: ...damage the aircraft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The ESC protects the ﬂight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Power to the motor reduces showing that some battery power is reserved for ﬂight control and safe landing Dis...

Page 14: ... to storage voltage level 5 Repair or replace all damaged parts 6 Store the ﬂight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the ﬂight conditions and ﬂight plan results planning for future ﬂights EN Blue Angels F 18 80mm EDF 14 Post Flight Re Centering The Full Flying Stabilizers In the event the elevator control mechanism needs maintenance the elevator servo hor...

Page 15: ...o low for ﬂight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Aircraft will not Bind during binding to transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect ﬂight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and t...

Page 16: ...fferent model memory ModelMatchTM radios only Select correct model memory on transmitter Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different aircraft using different DSM protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter Control surface does not move Control surface control horn linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts an...

Page 17: ...topilot or ﬂying First Person View FPV I will comply with AMA s Advanced Flight System programming I will only ﬂy models weighing more than 55 pounds including fuel if certiﬁed through AMA s Large Model Airplane Program I will only ﬂy a turbine powered model aircraft in compliance with AMA s Gas Turbine Program I will not ﬂy a powered model outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for...

Page 18: ...tion 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 ca...

Page 19: ...r is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Horizon Hobby LLC 2904 Research Rd Champaign IL 61822 Email compliance horizonhobby com Web HorizonHobby com FCC Information IC Information IC 6157A AMRX21 CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may...

Page 20: ...ademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Blue Angel and associated logos and body designs are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Ofﬁce of Naval Research and are used with permission All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners US 9 056 667 US 8 672 726 US 9 753 457 US 10 078 329 US 9 930 567 US 10 419 970 https www horizonhobby com ...

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