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Table of Contents
96 oz
(2721.55 g)
Specifi cations
Prefl ight .............................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................4
Model Assembly ................................................................................5
Optional Drop Tank Installation ...........................................................8
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation .............................................8
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...................................................9
Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link .........................10
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................10
Binding ............................................................................................11
SAFE
®
Select Switch Designation ....................................................12
SMART Technology™ Telemetry ......................................................12
Control Direction Test .......................................................................13
AS3X Control Direction Test .............................................................14
Center of Gravity (CG) ......................................................................14
In Flight Trimming ............................................................................14
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................15
SAFE
®
Select Flying Tips ..................................................................15
Post Flight .......................................................................................16
Motor Service ..................................................................................16
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ............................................................16
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................17
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................18
Recommended Parts ........................................................................18
Optional Parts ..................................................................................18
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .........................................19
Limited Warranty .............................................................................20
Contact Information .........................................................................20
FCC Information ...............................................................................21
IC Information ..................................................................................21
Compliance Information for the European Union ...............................21
Box Contents
RECEIVER BIND INFORMATION
Channels
6
Frequency
2404 – 2476 MHz
Compatibility
DSM2 and DSMX
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
1. Blank (Acro) Model
2. Wing Type: 1 Aileron, 1 Flap
3. Servo Reversing: Set all to normal
4. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%
Dual Rates*
High Rate
Low Rate
Aileron
S
= 15mm
T
= 15mm
S
= 12mm
T
= 12mm
Elevator
S
= 13mm
T
= 10mm
S
= 13mm
T
= 10mm
Rudder
X
= 22mm
W
= 22mm
X
= 15mm
W
= 15mm
Flap Travel
Take-off
T
= 27mm
Landing
T
= 60mm
Elevator Trim Neutral
Setting
3mm Down Elevator
Flap Value
+100 +20 -50
EXPO
(Soft center)
High Rate
Low Rate
Aileron
10%
5%
Elevator
10%
5%
Rudder
10%
5%
Center of Gravity (CG)
124-137mm back from the leading edge, measured
at the wing root
Flight Timer Setting
4-6 minutes
Motor:
BL4650-460Kv (SPMXAM1000)
Included
Included
ESC:
Smart 100-Amp ESC (SPMXAE1100)
Installed
Installed
Servos:
17g Servo (SPMSA430)
9g Servo (SPMSA330)
9g Metal Gear Reverse (SPMA380R)
13g Metal Gear (SPMSA450)
Installed
Installed
Receiver:
Spektrum
™
AR637T 6 Channel AS3X/SAFE
Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)
Installed
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery:
5000mAh 22.2v 6S 30C
LiPo (SPMX50006S30)
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery Charger:
6-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum
™
DSM2
®
/DSMX
®
technology with programmable mixing and adjustable
dual rates
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
1.3m (52 in)
1.5m (59 in)
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