A10 Thunderbolt II - Remote control toy E-flite - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A10 Thunderbolt II E-flite

Safety Precautions and Warnings AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. 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. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traf c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speci cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts. NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. 14+ WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.EN

• Table of ContentsSpeci cations 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 knowbeforeyou y.org/. Transmitter Setup (BNF) p. 4
• Model Assembly p. 4
• PNP Receiver Selection and Installation p. 7
• Battery Installation and ESC Arming p. 8
• Center of Gravity (CG) Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switchin ON and OFF SAFE p. 8

4. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%

Dual Rates* High Rate Low Rate Aileron = 11mm = 11mm = 8mm = 8mm Elevator = 10mm = 8mm = 8mm = 8mm Rudder = 12mm = 12mm = 8mm = 8mm Flap Travel Take-off = 10mm Landing = 23mm EXPO (Soft center) High Rate Low Rate Aileron 15% 10% Elevator 10% 5% Rudder 10% 5% Center of Gravity (CG) 55-70mm back from the leading edge, measured at the wing root Flight Timer Setting 3.5 to 4 minutes Motors: (2) 2840 - 2200Kv Brushless motor (EFL01192) Included Included Fan Unit: (2) 64mm Ducted Fan Unit (EFL9790) Installed Installed ESC: 40A Brushless ESC Twin motor set (EFL01190) Stand alone BEC (EFL01191) Installed Installed Servos: 9g Servo Sub-Micro (SPMSA334) Installed Installed Retracts: Nose Gear (EFLG347), Main Gear Left (EFLG348) and Main Gear Right (EFLG348) Installed Installed Receiver: Spektrum

6-Channel Sport Receiver (SPMAR636) Installed Required to Complete Recommended Battery: 3200-4000 mAh 22.2V 6S IC5

30C Li-Po 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

technology with programmable mixing and adjustable dual rates Required to Complete Required to Complete 80-85 oz (2268-2410 g)

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions. If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature. Always engage throttle cut before approaching the aircraft. Dual Rates Low rate is recommended for the initial ights. NOTICE: To ensure AS3X

technology functions properly, do not lower rate values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arm. NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Expo After rst ights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter. Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX6e

, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX8e, DX9, DX10t, DX18, DX20 and iX12) Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (do a model reset), then name the model. Set Dual Rates to: HIGH 100% LOW 70% Set Servo Travel to: 100% DX7S DX8

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

NORM: -100% FLAP* 0% ELEV

Take-off: -10% FLAP* 10% ELEV

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP (Model Utilities)

3. Set AIRCRAFT TYPE (Model Setup, Aircraft Type)

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST (Model Adjust)

Some of the terminology and function locations used in the iX12 programming may be slightly different than other Spektrum AirWare™ radios. The names given in parenthesis correspond to the iX12 programming terminology. Consult your transmitter manual for speci c information about programming your transmitter.

• Flap programming values may vary slightly. For your initial ights use the recommended ap travel settings provided in the Flaps section and adjust the ap travel to your preference on subsequent ights.

The settings provided are for the DX6 and DX6e and do not allow for the use of a SAFE Select switch. To use a SAFE Select switch on these systems see the section for transmitter setup and operation information. Horizontal Tail Installation

1. With the bottom of the fuselage facing up, connect the rudder and elevator

servo connectors and push the excess servo wire into the pocket.

2. Apply medium CA to all joining surfaces of the horizontal stabilizer, press

the horizontal stabilizer into place and allow to cure. Ensure the stabilizer is perpendicular to the centerline of the fuselage. Transmitter Setup (BNF) Model AssemblyEN

1. Connect the rudder servo connector to the extension in the horizontal

stabilizer. Secure the connection with tape.

2. Apply the decal over the servo and servo wire as shown. Feed the excess servo

wire into the pocket at the end of the horizontal stabilizer.

3. Apply medium CA to all joining surfaces of the left vertical n, press into

place and allow to cure. Ensure that the vertical n is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer.

4. Install the right vertical n onto the opposite side of the horizontal tail

following the previous steps. Model Assembly (Continued)EN A-10 64mm Twin EDF

1. Align and insert the main wing into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage.

2. Secure the wing into position using the included 4 screws (3x32mm) (A).

3. Disassemble in reverse order.

Pave Penny Pod Installation

1. Apply medium CA to joining surface of the Pave Penny pod.

2. Attach the Pave Penny pod to recess on the right side of the fuselage.

Model Assembly (Continued)EN

The recommended receiver for this aircraft is the Spektrum AR636. If you choose to install a different receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range (sport) receiver. Refer to the manual of your chosen receiver for correct installation and operation instructions. AR636 Installation

1. Pull open the receiver hatch (A) to expose the receiver compartment. The

hatch is held in place magnetically.

2. Attach the appropriate control surfaces to the their respective ports on the

receiver using the table at the right.

3. Using double-sided servo tape, (not included) mount the receiver to the

at area in the receiver compartment located on the bottom side of the fuselage, as shown. The receiver should be mounted in the orientation shown, parallel to the length of the fuselage, with the label facing up and the servo ports facing the rear of the aircraft. The orientation of the receiver is critical for all AS3X

technology setups. NOTICE: You must set the orientation of the receiver using the Spektrum programming software. CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash. PNP Receiver Selection and Installation 1 = Throttle 2 = Aileron 3 = Elevator 4 = Rudder/Nose Wheel 5 = Retracts 6 = Flaps Optional Scale Ordnance Installation The included optional scale ordnance are easily installed and removed without the use of tools. A: The Mk. 84 Bombs are installed on the innermost wing mounting points. B: The AGM-65 Maverick Missiles are installed on the rst mounting points outside the landing gear sponson. C: The LAU-131 Rocket Pods are installed on the middle mounting points of the outer wing panel. D: The AIM-9 Sidewinder Missiles are installed on the outermost wing mounting points. To install the missiles:

1. Insert the tabs of the missiles in the enlarged end of the mounting

2. Slide toward the back of the aircraft to lock the tabs in the slots.

TIP: There is a left and right to each pylon. The notation can be found on the base of the pylon. To remove the missiles, slide them forward and pull the tabs out of the mounting slots.

Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend a 3200mAh 6S 22.2V Smart 30C (SPMX32006S30) LiPo battery with EC5™ or IC5™ connector for standard operation. If using a different battery, the battery should be of similar capacity, dimensions and weight to t in the fuselage. Always be sure the model balances at the recommended CG with the battery chosen.

1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting.

2. Power on the transmitter and wait 5 seconds.

3. Apply the loop side (soft side) of the hook and loop tape to the bottom of

4. Slide the canopy latch back and lift the back of the canopy to remove.

5. Install the fully charged battery in the battery compartment as shown.

See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information.

6. Secure the ight battery with the hook and loop strap.

7. Connect the ESC to the battery power lead EC5™ or IC5™ connector,

noting the correct polarity. The ESC will emit two sets of audible tones in succession indicating the programming status.

• The rst set of tones indicates the number of cells in the connected LiPo battery pack. 6 rapid tones = 6

• The second set of tones indicates the brake status. One tone indicates brake “ON” and two tones indicates brake “OFF”. NOTICE: Connecting the battery to the ESC with incorrect polarity will damage the ESC and void the warranty.

8. The ESC is now ready for use.*

9. Reinstall the canopy hatch.

• While additional programming of the ESC is not necessary to operate your aircraft, programming options are available. Visit www.horizonhobby.com for complete instructions on programming the included ESC. Center of Gravity (CG) The center of gravity location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root with the landing gear down. The CG location is adjusted by moving the battery pack forward or backward in the battery compartment. NOTICE: Install the battery in the aircraft, but do not connect the battery to the ESC while checking the CG. Personal injury may result. 55-70mm back from the leading edge at the wing root with the gear down.EN

Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switchin ON and OFF SAFE

Select Switching OFF SAFE Select Binding Sequence Install Bind Plug RX in Bind Mode Bind TX to RX Remove Bind Plug This product requires an approved Spektrum

compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindn y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a speci c manner as described below. IMPORTANT: Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section of this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft. Bind Plug Installation BIND PLUG Binding Procedure / Switching OFF SAFE Select IMPORTANT: The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation speci cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft. CAUTION: When using a Futaba

transmitter with a Spektrum DSM

module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral ( ight controls: rudder, elevators

and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim). *

3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

4. Place the aircraft level on its wheels, then connect the ight battery to

the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. Six at tones followed immediately by two ascending tones con rm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC. The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to ash rapidly. DO NOT remove the bind plug at this time.

5. Take three steps away from the aircraft /receiver and then power ON the

transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for speci c binding instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not to point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver while binding. IMPORTANT: Keep away from large metal objects while binding.

6. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the orange bind light on the

receiver stays orange. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. Six at tones followed immediately by two ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.

7. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

IMPORTANT: Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for that transmitter until it has been intentionally changed, even when power is cycled ON and OFF. Repeat the binding process as necessary. SAFE Select OFF Indication Every time the receiver is powered ON the surfaces will cycle back and forth once to indicate that SAFE Select has been 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 of ce. Binding Procedure / Switching ON SAFE Select IMPORTANT: The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation speci cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft. CAUTION: When using a Futaba

transmitter with a Spektrum DSM

module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral ( ight controls: rudder, elevators

and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).*

3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

4. Place the aircraft level on its wheels, then connect the ight battery to the ESC. The

ESC will produce a series of sounds. Six at tones followed immediately by two ascending tones con rm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC. The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to ash rapidly.

5. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

6. Take three steps away from the aircraft /receiver and then power ON the

transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for speci c binding instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not to point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver while binding. IMPORTANT: Keep away from large metal objects while binding.

7. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the orange bind light on the

receiver stays orange. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. Six at tones followed immediately by two ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming. IMPORTANT: Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for that transmitter until it has been intentionally changed, even when power is cycled ON and OFF. Repeat the binding process as necessary. SAFE Select ON Indication Every time the receiver is powered ON the surfaces will cycle back and forth twice with a slight pause at neutral position to indicate that SAFE Select is switched ON. 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 of ce.

• Failsafe If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate. When activated, failsafe moves the throttle channel to its preset failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels move collectively and actively to place the aircraft in a slow descending left turn. Install Bind Plug Remove Bind Plug RX in Bind Mode Bind TX to RX Switching ON SAFE Select Binding SequenceEN A-10 64mm Twin EDF

Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch (2 or 3 position) on your transmitter. With this feature, you have the exibility to enable or disable the technology while in ight. IMPORTANT: Before assigning your desired switch, ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100% in both directions and the aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle are all on high rate with the travel at 100%. Turn throttle hold OFF if it is programmed in the transmitter. CAUTION: Keep all body parts well clear of the rotor, intakes and exhaust tube and keep the aircraft securely restrained in case of accidental throttle activation. Assigning a switch

1. Bind the aircraft correctly to activate SAFE Select. This will allow the

system to be assigned to a switch.

2. Hold both transmitter sticks to the inside bottom corners and toggle the

desired switch 5 times (1 toggle = full up and down) to assign that switch. The control surfaces of the aircraft will move, indicating the switch has been selected. Repeat the process to assign a different switch or to deactivate the current switch if desired. TIP: SAFE Select is assignable on any unused Channels 5–9. The SAFE Select switch must be assigned to the Flap switch (switch D) BEFORE proceeding to the Transmitter Setup and should start from a blank (reset) model. Failure to assign the SAFE switch prior to programming the other model functions may prevent the SAFE switch from assigning correctly. Users of the DX6 and DX6e will have the SAFE Select functionality linked to the aps. The values given in the Transmitter Setup table turn SAFE ON when the aps are fully deployed. SAFE is OFF when the aps are not fully deployed. IMPORTANT: When programming the Flap System function in the transmitter setup of the DX6 and DX6e, set the Speed value to Norm. Adding any delay to the deployment of the aps will also delay the activation of SAFE. DX6 and DX6e Transmitter Setup for SAFE

Select Operation Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (do a model reset), then name the model. Set Dual Rates to: HIGH 100% LOW 70% Set Servo Travel to: 100% DX6e DX6 (Gen2)

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

POS 0: -100% FLAP 0% ELEV

POS 1: -10% FLAP 10% ELEV

POS 2: 70% FLAP 12% ELEV

Select Switch Designation Mode 1 and 2 transmitters 100% 100% X 5 Using SAFE

Select With the DX6 and DX6e Transmitters With a 6 Channel AircraftEN

Control Surface Centering Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings After assembly and transmitter setup, con rm that the control surfaces are centered. NOTICE: The model must be powered up and bound to the transmitter in AS3X mode, with the throttle left at zero. When enabled, SAFE mode is active at power up. AS3X mode is activated when the throttle is raised above 25% for the rst time after being powered on. It is normal for the control surfaces to respond to aircraft movement if the aircraft is in AS3X or SAFE modes.

1. Verify the trims and subtrims on your transmitter are zero

2. Power up the model in AS3X mode and leave the throttle at zero

NOTICE: Be aware of the pushrod bottoming out in the ball linkage. Do not thread the pushrod too far into the ball link or the pushrod will damage the ball link and protrude into the area needed for the control ball.

3. Center the rudders in line with the vertical stabilizers. If adjustment is

required, turn the ball link on the linkage to change the length between the servo arm and the control horn until the rudders are straight.

4. Center the ailerons by aligning the outboard end of the aileron with the

trailing edge of the wing tip. Adjust the linkage length as in step 3 as necessary.

5. Center the elevators with the horizontal stabilizer. Ensuring that each

elevator is aligned with one another. Adjust the linkage length as in step 3 as necessary. The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes. NOTICE: If control throws are changed from the factory settings, the AR636 gain values may need to be adjusted. Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for adjustment of gain values. After ying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response. See the table to the right. Control Horns Servo Arms Elevator Ailerons Flaps Rudder Nose Wheel More control throw Less control throw

Control Direction Test Transmitter command Control Surface Response ElevatorAileronRudderFlaps Switch on the transmitter and connect the battery. Use the transmitter to operate the aileron, elevator and rudder controls. View the aircraft from the rear when checking the control directions. Elevators

1. Pull the elevator stick back. The elevators should move up, which will cause

the aircraft to pitch up.

2. Push the elevator stick forward. The elevators should move down, which

will cause the aircraft to pitch down. Ailerons

1. Move the aileron stick to the left. The Left aileron should move up and the

Right aileron down, which will cause the aircraft to bank left.

2. Move the aileron stick to the right. The right aileron should move up and the

left aileron down, which will cause the aircraft to bank right. Rudder

1. Move the rudder stick to the left. The rudders should move to the left, which

will cause the aircraft to yaw left.

2. Move the rudder stick to the right. The rudders should move to the right,

which will cause the aircraft to yaw right.EN

control system is functioning properly. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test.

1. Raise the throttle to any setting above 25%, then lower the throttle to

activate AS3X technology. CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from the fan intake, as these items could become entangled.

2. Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in

the direction indicated in the graphic. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not y the aircraft. 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 rst ight, trim the aircraft for level ight at 3/4 throttle with the gear up. Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s ight path. After adjusting trim do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance. Failure to do so could affect ight performance. After landing, adjust the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and then reset the trims to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim. In Flight Trimming 3 SecondsEN A-10 64mm Twin EDF

Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a ying location. Range Check your Radio System Before you y, range check the radio system. Refer to your speci c transmitter instruction manual for range test information. Takeoff Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Select low rates for rst takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to full and steer with the nose wheel. Allow the model to accelerate to ying speed, then pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude. Flying Always choose a wide-open space for ying. Due to the higher speeds of this aircraft, it does require more room to y than average foam models. It is ideal for you to y at a sanctioned ying eld. If you are not ying at an approved site, always avoid ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer elds. Landing For your rst few ights with the recommended battery pack (SPMX32006S30), set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3 minutes, 30 seconds (3:30), then land. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ights once you have own the model. If at any time the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ight battery. See the Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more details on maximizing battery health and run time. Turn the aircraft into the wind, reduce the throttle and extend the landing gear and Flaps. The aps will allow the aircraft to slow to a more manageable landing speed while still maintaining lift. Elevator trim may be necessary to maintain level ight with the addition of aps. Use the throttle during the landing approach to control the rate of descent. Keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. As you approach the threshold of the runway and approximately 1 meter altitude, decrease the throttle and begin your are by easing back on the elevator. Continue back pressure on the elevator to bring the aircraft down gently on the runway. NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and motor. NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in the same orientation as the original receiver or damage may result. NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty. NOTICE: When you are nished ying, never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can 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 ight 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 pulses, showing that some battery power is reserved for ight control and safe landing. If the motors pulse in ight, land immediately and recharge the battery. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage. NOTICE: Repeated ying to LVC will damage the battery. Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after ying by using a Li-Po cell voltage checker (XBC100 Smart Battery Checker & Servo Driver (SPMXBC100), sold separately). Oscillation Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the rst time), the control surfaces will react to aircraft movement. In some ight conditions oscillation may occur (the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Repairs Thanks to the EPO foam material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. NOTICE: Use of CA accelerator on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerator fully dries. SAFE Select Flying Tips When ying in SAFE Select mode the aircraft will return to level ight any time the aileron and elevator controls are at neutral. Applying aileron or elevator control will cause the airplane to bank, climb or dive, and the amount the stick is moved will determine the attitude the airplane ies. Holding full control will push the aircraft to the pre-determined bank and roll limits but it will not go past those angles. When ying with SAFE Select it is normal to hold the control stick de ected with moderate aileron input when ying through a turn. To y smoothly with SAFE Select avoid making frequent control changes and don’t attempt to correct for minor deviations. With SAFE Select, holding deliberate control inputs will command the aircraft to y at a speci c angle and the model will make all corrections to maintain that ight attitude. Return the elevator and aileron controls to neutral before switching from SAFE Select mode to AS3X mode. If you do not neutralize controls when switching into AS3X mode, the control inputs used for SAFE Select mode will be excessive for AS3X mode and the aircraft will react immediately. Differences between SAFE Select and AS3X modes This section is generally accurate but does not take into account ight speed, battery charge status, and many other limiting factors.

• In SAFE Select mode the aircraft will self level when the control stick is neutralized. In AS3X mode the aircraft will continue to y at its present attitude when the control stick is neutralized.

• In SAFE Select mode holding a small amount of control will result in the model banking or pitching to a moderate angle and remaining at that angle as long as the control stick doesn’t move. In AS3X mode holding a small amount of control will result in the model continuing to pitch or roll at a slow rate as long as the control stick doesn’t move.

• In SAFE Select mode holding full control will result in the airplane banking or pitching to the predetermined limits and the aircraft will keep ying at that attitude as long as the control stick is fully de ected. In AS3X mode holding full control will result in the aircraft pitching or rolling as fast as possible, and it will continue to rapidly change attitude as long as the control stick is fully de ected.EN

CAUTION: Always disconnect the ight battery before performing service on any of the power system components. Disassembly

1. Remove the 4 screws (3 x 10mm) (A) from the bottom of the engine nacelle

and pull the top half of the nacelle (B) up to expose fan unit (C).

2. Remove the 2 screws (3 x 8mm) (D) from the fan unit tabs.

3. Pull the fan unit out of the nacelle and disconnect the motor leads from

4. Remove the spinner cone (E) from the fan by removing the screw (3 x

10mm) (F) from the motor shaft adapter.

5. Use a wrench to remove the rotor nut (G) and washer (H).

6. Slide the fan rotor (I) off of the motor shaft (J) and motor shaft

7. Remove the 4 screws (2.5 x 6mm) (L) to remove the motor from the fan

8. Disconnect the ESC from the throttle channel of the receiver. and

disconnect the BEC from BEC input.

9. The ESC is held in place by friction between the nacelle body and the

fuselage. Remove the ESC’s by removing the 6 screws (3 x 10mm) from the nacelle body and carefully pulling the ESC by the motor connection wires, through the fuselage and out of the nacelle body opening. Assembly

• Assemble in reverse order.

• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.

• Ensure the front of the rotor is installed facing the nose of the aircraft.

• A wrench is required to tighten the nut on the rotor and collet.

• Ensure the spinner is fully seated on the rotor and the screw is tight for safe operation.

• Ensure no wiring is pinched by any of the power components. Post Flight

Disconnect the ight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life). 2 Power OFF the transmitter. 3 Remove the ight battery from the aircraft. 4 Recharge the ight battery. 5 Repair or replace all damaged parts. 6 Store the ight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

Make note of the ight conditions and ight plan results, planning for future ights. Power Components Service

System Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Oscillation Damaged rotor or nose cone Replace rotor or nose cone Imbalanced rotor Balance the rotor Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align fan unit or other parts and tighten fasteners as needed Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface) Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially rotor, nose cone, or servo) Irregular servo movement Replace servo Inconsistent ight performance Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks, adjust the ball link to remove trim Sub-Trim is not at neutral No Sub-Trim is allowed. Adjust the servo linkage Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery connection With the throttle stick in lowest position. Disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft still for 5 seconds Incorrect response to the AS3X Control Direction Test Incorrect direction settings in the receiver, which can cause a crash DO NOT y. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then y Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC Excessive rotor noise or Excessive vibration Damaged rotor, nose cone, collet or motor Replace damaged parts Rotor is out of balance Balance or replace rotor Rotor cone screw is too loose Tighten the rotor cone screw Reduced ight time or aircraft underpowered Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge ight battery Flight battery damaged Replace ight battery and follow ight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is not cold before use (Do not apply heat to the battery) Battery capacity too 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 ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the transmitter Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind process Power off transmitter and repeat bind process. Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft will not connect (after binding) to transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch

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 and adjust controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect airplanes was selected Re-bind or select correct airplanes in transmitter Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge ight battery BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is damaged Replace BEC Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power pulses then motor loses power ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Recharge ight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer Battery is old, worn out, or damaged Replace battery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended batteryEN

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained ight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model ights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules speci c to the ying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be own:

(a) In a careless or reckless manner. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

2. M odel aircraft pilots will:

(a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.) (c) Not y higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator. (d) Not interfere with operations and traf c patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement. (e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA Document 520-A.) (f) Ensure the aircraft is identi ed with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or af xed to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft own indoors). (g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555. (h) Not operate model aircraft while under the in uence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model. (i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property. Exceptions:

• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during ight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during ight. Model rockets may be own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.

• Of cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as de ned within the Team AMA Program Docu- ment (AMA Document #718). (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A).

3. Model aircraft will not be own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or

model demonstrations unless: (a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event. (b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.

4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and

fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.

1. All pilots shall avoid ying directly over unprotected people, vessels,

vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.

2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with

manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the rst ight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. At all ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all

ying takes place (AMA Document #706.) (a) Only personnel associated with ying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. (b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional ying behind the safety line is prohibited.

4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed

by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.

5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing

ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922 and #923.)

6. With the exception of events own under of cial AMA Competition

Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft

in ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.

8. RC night ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear

view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night ying operations.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:

(a) Maintain control during the entire ight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot. (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. (c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560. Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, safe operation of your model aircraft.EN

Limited Warranty Warranty and Service Contact Information What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modi cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. Purchaser’s Remedy Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 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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 carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby. com/content/service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support of ce. Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without noti cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without noti cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www. horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-center. ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the coun- try of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60days from noti cation, after which it will be discarded. 10/15 Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address United States of America Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/ 2904 Research Rd Champaign, IL 61822 Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) [e-mail] 877-504-0233 Sales [e-mail] 800-338-4639 European Union Horizon Technischer Service [e-mail] Hanskampring 9 D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH [phone]EN A-10 64mm Twin EDF

IC Information FCC Information CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) IC: 6157A-AMRX21 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity EFL A-10 BNF BASIC AND PNP (EFL01150 and EFL01175) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Horizon Hobby, LLC 2904 Research Rd., Champaign, IL 61822 Email: [e-mail] Web: HorizonHobby.comEN

Compliance Information for the European Union Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city of ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. EU Compliance Statement: EFL A-10 BNF Basic (EFL01150) Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance. Frequency Band: 2404-2476 MHz Max EIRP: 3dBm EFL A-10 PNP (EFL01175) Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.DE A-10 64mm Twin EDF

POS 0: -100% KLAPPE* 0% ELEV

POS 1: -10% KLAPPE* 10% ELEV

POS 2: 70% KLAPPE* 12% ELEV

NORM: -100% VOLET 0% ELEV

POS 0: -100% VOLET 0% ELEV

NORM: -100% FLAP* 0% ELEV

2. Impostare MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE (Model Utilities)

3. Impostare AICRAFT TYPE (Model Setup, Aircraft Type)