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Table of Contents
Specifications
Preflight .............................................................................................4
Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................4
Model Assembly ................................................................................5
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
2402 – 2478 MHz
Compatibility
DSM2 and DSMX
Quick Start Information
Transmitter Setup
1. Blank (Acro) Model
2. Servo Reversing: Reverse GEAR
3. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%
Dual Rates*
High Rate
Low Rate
Aileron
p
= 13mm
q
= 13mm
p
= 10mm
q
= 10mm
Elevator
p
= 10mm
q
= 7mm
p
= 7mm
q
= 5mm
Rudder
= 25mm
= 25mm
= 18mm
= 18mm
Flap Control Throw
Half (Take-off)
Full (Landing)
q
= 15mm
q
= 30mm
Flap to Elevator Mix
8% down elevator 15% down elevator
Exponential
High Rate
Low Rate
Aileron
10%
5%
Elevator
10%
5%
Rudder
10%
5%
Center of Gravity (CG) 105-120mm
back from the inner gun mount on the
leading edge with aircraft inverted.
Flight Timer Setting
For first flight, set timer to 3 minutes. Adjust time
depending on battery condition and flying style.
Motor:
4258-460kV 14-pole BL Motor (SPMXAM1000)
Installed
Installed
ESC:
Avian 100-Amp Smart ESC 6S (SPMXAE1100)
Installed
Installed
Servos:
Aileron: (2) Spektrum A430; 150mm Lead
Elevator: (1) Spektrum A430; 150mm Lead
Rudder: (1) Spektrum A430; 150mm Lead
Flaps: (2) Spektrum A430; 330mm Lead
Installed
Installed
Receiver:
Spektrum
™
AR637TA 6-Channel AS3X/SAFE
Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T)
Installed
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery:
5000mAh 6S 22.2V Smart
30C IC5 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
6.5 lbs. (2943 g) w/o
battery
7.9 lbs (3625 g) w/6S
5000mAh 30C battery
50.6 in (1285 mm)
59.5 in (1510 mm)
