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Specifications
ARF Plus
Motor:
3280-2100Kv Brushless In-Runner 4-pole
(SPMXAM1500)
Installed Required
ESC:
100-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC
(SPMXAE1100A)
Installed Required
Servos:
Aileron: (2) Spektrum SPMSA335; 65mm Lead
Left Stabilator: (1) Spektrum SPMSA450; 460mm Lead
Right Stabilator: (1) Spektrum SPMSA450R; 460mm Lead
Rudder: (1) Spektrum SPMSA335R; 150mm Lead
Landing Gear Doors: (3) Spektrum SPMSA335; 65mm
Lead
Nose Wheel Steering: (1) Spektrum SPMSA335: 65mm
Lead
Installed Installed
Receiver:
Spektrum
™
AR637TA 6-Channel AS3X/SAFE
Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)
Installed Required
Recommended Battery:
22.2V 6S 5000mAh 30C
Required Required
Recommended Battery Charger:
6-cell Li-Po battery
balancing charger
Required Required
Recommended Transmitter:
Full range 6-channel
2.4GHz with Spektrum DSMX
®
technology with
adjustable Dual Rates.
Required Required
Decal Application ...............................................................................4
SAFE
®
Select Technology (
BNF Basic
) ................................................8
Preflight .............................................................................................8
Model Assembly ................................................................................8
Scale Accessories
Optional ..............................................................
11
Receiver Installation (
ARF Plus
) ........................................................12
Receiver Installation (
ARF Plus
) ........................................................13
Transmitter Setup (
BNF Basic
) .........................................................13
Battery Installation and ESC Arming .................................................14
Center of Gravity .............................................................................14
Transmitter and Receiver Binding (
BNF Basic
) ..................................15
SAFE
®
Select Switch Designation .....................................................16
Control Surface Centering ................................................................16
Control Surface Direction .................................................................17
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................17
Dual Rates and Control Throws ........................................................18
AS3X Control Response Test (
BNF Basic
) .........................................18
In Flight Trimming (
BNF Basic
) .........................................................18
Flying Tips and Repairs ....................................................................19
SAFE Select Flying Tips ....................................................................19
Thrust Reversing
(Optional) ..............................................................
20
Post Flight .......................................................................................21
Power System Installation and Service .............................................21
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ............................................................22
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................22
Replacement Parts ...........................................................................23
Recommended Receivers (
ARF Plus
) ................................................23
Optional Parts ..................................................................................23
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .........................................24
Limited Warranty .............................................................................24
Contact Information .........................................................................25
FCC Information ...............................................................................25
IC Information ..................................................................................25
Compliance Information for the European Union ...............................25
If you own this product, you may be required to register with the FAA.
For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA, please visit
https://registermyuas.faa.gov/.
For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage,
visit knowbeforeyoufly.org/.
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
Set up your transmitter
using the transmitter setup chart
Dual Rates*
High Rate
Low Rate
Aileron:
Measured at
the root of the aileron.
p
= 15mm
q
= 15mm
p
= 11mm
q
= 11mm
Elevator:
Measured
at the root of the
trailing edge of the
stabilator.
p
= 32mm
q
= 27mm
p
= 25mm
q
= 21mm
Rudder:
Measured at
the base of the rudder.
= 21mm
= 21mm
= 16mm
= 16mm
Center of Gravity (CG)
95mm (+/– 5mm) behind the leading edge
of the wing at the fuselage
Flight Timer Setting
3.5 minutes
Without Battery
:
Without Armament
5.88lb (2665)
With Armament
6.28lb (2847g)
With 6S 5000mAh
Battery:
Without Armament
7.44lb (3375g)
With Armament
7.84lb (3557g)
57.08 in (1450mm)
39.37in (1000mm)
