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- Page 1 ® Opterra 1.2m Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE ® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. If you are operating the BNF with FPV version of this product (EFL11460) in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio (HAM) license. Visit www.arrl.org for more information. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
® technology AS3X/SAFE Control Direction Test ...............11 Flight Preparation ..................12 *The Opterra 1.2m S+ BNF with FPV (EFL11460) is not available in Europe Trimming the Aircraft ...................12 The operating frequency of the aircraft is 2404-2476 MHz Flying ......................13 SPMVT1001 Analog VTX is 5.8GHz (1mw-600mw adjustable) and requires an Virtual Fence Flight Modes (BNF with FPV only) ..........13... -
Page 4: Plus Technology (Bnf With Fpv)
® Plus Technology (BNF with FPV) There are three confi gurations for the Opterra 1.2m aircraft. A PNP option automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as (EFL11475) requires pilots to install their selected control and FPV systems. -
Page 5: Transmitter Setup (Pnp)
Transmitter Setup (PNP) IMPORTANT: Elevon mixing is required for PNP versions of this aircraft. Both Basic Setup Information ailerons need to operate together as elevators and opposite as ailerons for Hi Rate Low Rate correct fl ight controls. 24mm 16mm Dual Rates CAUTION: Do not attempt to fl... -
Page 6: Model Assembly
Press the wing panels together onto the fuselage until the wings click into place. Insert the vertical fi ns into the pockets on top of the fuselage until the fi ns click into place. The vertical fi ns should angle outward. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 7: Battery Installation And Esc Arming
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend E-fl ite ® 2200-3200mAh 11.1V 3S- 4S 30C Li-Po batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the E-fl ite Li-Po battery packs to fi t in the fuselage. -
Page 8: Compass Calibration Procedure (Bnf With Fpv)
Fly in this area • Be clear of people and pets. Stand here (upwind of pilot) • Be free of trees, buildings, cars, power lines or anything that could entangle your aircraft or interfere with your line of sight. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 9: Video System (Bnf With Fpv)
fl y. On Screen Display Callsign Flight Mode Voltage AutoLand Opterra 10.9V Speed* Altitude Flight controller status Flight time Ready 685 ft... -
Page 10: Using The Video Transmitter
IMPORTANT: Do not kink or cut the antenna adaptor or antenna wires. Antenna video transmitter output to normal power. wires are coaxial wires, kinks or cuts will degrade performance. 4. Select SEND to apply the changes. The video transmitter must be properly connected and powered on to apply changes. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 11: Install The Propeller
Install the Propeller WARNING: Do not install the propeller until the aircraft has been completely assembled, all systems have been checked thoroughly, and you are located at a suitable fl ying site. 1. Install the spinner backplate, propeller, prop washer and spinner adapter. 2. -
Page 12: Flight Preparation
4. Move to the next control surface. When you have all of the surface trims centered, return the trim settings on the transmitter to neutral by pushing the trim buttons for each surface until the transmitter emits a loud beep indicating center trim. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 13: Flying
Flying Technology Flight Modes Change between SAFE Plus fl ight modes by changing the fl ight mode switch position. Safe Mode (Position 0): • Below approx. 50 feet (15m), pitch (nose up and down) and Pitch Roll roll (wing tips up and down) angles are limited to help you Beginner Mode keep the aircraft airborne. -
Page 14: Virtual Fence Mode (Bnf With Fpv)
The pilot will have no way to avoid any obstacles between the no fl y zone and the home location. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 15: Gps Initialization (Bnf With Fpv)
Power On, GPS Initialization and Establishing Home Location (BNF with FPV) CAUTION: Keep aircraft away from magnetic sources such as cameras, camera mounts, speakers ect. These may interfere with the GPS system and loss of control may result. 5. When in the desired location and direction, press and hold the HP/AL (bind) 1. -
Page 16: Flight Patterns (Bnf With Fpv)
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. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 17: Landing
Landing Hold for 3 sec. to activate When it is time to land the aircraft, either activate AutoLand mode AutoLand mode or land the aircraft manually. AutoLand Mode (BNF with FPV) To activate AutoLand mode, press and hold the HP/AL (bind) button for 3 seconds. -
Page 18: Deactivating Gps (Bnf With Fpv)
GPS system is searching for satellites. 4. Press and hold the HP/AL (bind) button and cycle the fl ight mode switch fully 3 times. The elevons will stop moving, indicating the GPS system is deactivated. ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 19: Service And Repairs
Service and Repairs WARNING: Do not perform this or any other equipment maintenance with Thanks to the EPO foam material the aircraft,is made of, repairs can be made using the propeller installed on the aircraft. Serious injury or property damage virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA [cyanoacrylate adhesive], epoxy, etc). -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting Guide
Virtual Fence modes will The dual rates should not be set lower than 70% for low rate. Set all not change between modes Dual rates set incorrectly in transmitter setup low rates to 70% or higher correctly ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 21: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight in the 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles atmosphere. -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
4105 Fieldstone Rd (Product Technical Assistance) of America 877-504-0233 Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA websales@horizonhobby.com Sales 800-338-4639 Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.eu Hanskampring 9 European Union D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 ® Opterra 1.2M... -
Page 23: Fcc Information
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. The Opterra 1.2m S+ BNF with FPV (EFL11460) is not available in Europe... -
Page 24: Recommended Receivers
Sensor avion * Not compatible with BNF, Telemetry receiver required * Nicht kompatibel mit BNF, Telemetrieempfänger erforderlich * Non compatible avec les modèles BNF, récepteur télémétrique requis * Non compatibile con BNF, necessita di ricevente con telemetria ® Mini Opterra... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
Kontrollhornsatz: 1.2M Opterra Opterra Opterra EFL11406 Nose Cone Set: 1.2M Opterra Nasenkegel Set: 1.2M Opterra Cône de nez Set: 1.2M Opterra Set Cono Naso: 1.2M Opterra Bürstenloser Motor: 1.2M Moteur Brushless: 1.2M EFL11407 Brushless Motor: 1.2M Opterra Motore Brushless: 1.2M Opterra... -
Page 26: Optional Parts
Spektrum DX 20 DSMX 20 Kanal DX 20 DSMX Trasmettitore 20 Emetteur DX20 DSMX 20 voies Transmitter Sender canali iX12 DSMX 12-Channel Spektrum iX 12 DSMX 12 Kanal iX 12 DSMX Trasmettitore 12 Emetteur iX12 DSMX 12 voies Transmitter Sender canali ® Mini Opterra... - Page 27 © 2018 Horizon Hobby, LLC. E-fl ite, Opterra, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Plug-N-Play, AS3X, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Passport, Prophet, EC3, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.