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52 E-flite Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual
Flying your Model
Now that you have finished your Habu 32 and it’s
ready to go, make one final check of a few things first.
• Is the main battery fully charged? Is the transmitter
fully charged?
• Are dual rates and travel adjustments set for the first
flight?
Remember the Habu 32 is very responsive and it is
highly recommended that you take off with middle
rates and then switch to low rates right after takeoff.
Has the center of gravity been verified? Has the timer
been set? We recommend that the timer be set for
3 minutes on the first flight. After 3 minutes of flight
this will still give you a good safety margin for a few
landing approaches. The Habu 32 will consistently give
you 4+ minutes of high-speed flight. If you use power
management 6+ minutes is easily achieved.
If the answer to all of these questions is yes, then you
are ready for that first flight. Only fly the Habu 32 at
a sanctioned flying field as it is not a park flyer. Turn
on the transmitter, plug in the flight battery, and turn
on the switch for the radio. Check all control surfaces
and basic motor operation. Check the motor at full
throttle. Pick the model up and cycle the retracts. If
everything is working properly you are ready for
flight.
Taxi the model onto the runway. Make a few taxi tests
and get the nose gear steering adjusted so the model
rolls straight down the runway. For your first flight
leave the flaps up on takeoff until you are familiar with
the Habu 32. Set the dual rates to the middle position.
If you have set the rudder and steering up separately
then you can also set the nose gear for a lower rate.
Takeoff
While applying power slowly steer with the rudder to
keep the model straight. the Habu 32 should accelerate
quickly. As the model gains flight speed, you will want
to rotate when you feel comfortable. The Habu 32 will
climb out at a nice angle of attack.
Trimming and Flight Characteristics
After takeoff, gain some altitude and retract the
landing gear and switch to low rates. Climb to a safe
altitude and begin to trim the model. Once you have
the model trimmed you will want to get an idea of the
flight quality with the flaps down and the model slowed
down. Slow the model down to a little below half
power and drop the flaps to the middle position. Check
the trim again and also note if the model needs any
up or down elevator compensation. At this time you
may also need to come back up on the power a little.
Now try full flaps and note any other trim changes at
this time. The Habu 32 will fly very nicely with full flaps
added and is very predictable in this configuration.
Drop the landing gear and switch back to middle rates
at this time to check the trim once again in landing
configuration. Once you are happy with this, retract
the gear, pull the flaps up, and switch back to low
rates and start to enjoy the performance of the Habu
32. You will find the model tracks very well through
all aspects of flight. From high-speed passes, inverted
flight, loops, and point rolls, you will be flying like a
jet pilot in no time. Get a feel for all dual rates. The
high rates are only used for snap and spin maneuvers.
Middle rates are for takeoff and landings. Low rates
are for normal and precision flight.
Landing
Remember to keep an eye on the radio timer. After
3 minutes on the first flight it’s time to drop the flaps,
the retracts, and set the rates in the middle and start
shooting a few approaches with the Habu 32. To set
up for landing, drop the flaps and retracts, set the
rates to the middle position and enter the downwind
pattern for landing. If you are landing in higher winds
or cross winds use middle flaps instead of full flaps.
Adjust power to slow the plane down but keep flying
speed. As you roll onto final approach manage the
power and begin to pull the nose up. The Habu 32 has
a very nice approach and decent rate. You will find
that with the nose slightly high you can control the final
approach descent with power management. The key to
a great landing is to manage the power and elevator
all the way to the ground and set down lightly on the
main landing gear. After a few flights you will find the
Habu can be set down lightly on the mains and you
can hold the nose wheel off balancing the model on
the mains till it slows and gently settle the nose. We
hope you enjoy flying the E-flite Habu 32
Happy Landings!
Range Test your Radio
Before each flying session, and especially with a new
model, it is important to perform a range check. It
is helpful to have another person available to assist
during the range check. If you are using a Spektrum
transmitter, please refer to your transmitter’s manual for
detailed instructions on the range check process.
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1. With the model resting on the ground, stand 30
paces (approximately 90 feet) away from the model.
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2. Face the model with the transmitter in your
normal flying position. Be sure the throttle is in the
full down position and plug the flight battery into
the speed control.
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3. As you move the controls, watch to be sure the
airplane’s motor and controls operate smoothly.
You should have total control of the model at 30
paces (90 feet).
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4. If control issues exist, call the appropriate
Horizon Product Support office (see page 43) or
go to
horizonhobby.com
to find a local Spektrum
distributor in your country for service if using a
Spektrum radio system.