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Summary of Contents for E-FLITE UMX ASK-21
- Page 1 ™ ASK-21 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support 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: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
fl ight conditions you’ll encounter, so that you get the smooth experience similar to that of fl ying a giant-scale sailplane. And like the giant-scale sailplanes, this UMX ASK-21 is tow hook equipped making it aerotow capable when paired with the powerful E-fl ite UMX Carbon Cub SS ®... -
Page 4: Prefl Ight Checklist
Prefl ight Checklist 1. Charge fl ight battery. 6. Set dual rates. 2. Install fl ight battery in aircraft 7. Adjust center of gravity. (once it has been fully charged). 3. Bind aircraft to transmitter. 8. Perform a radio system Range Check. 4. -
Page 5: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Your UMX ASK-21 comes with a 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery Charger and a 1S Li-Po battery. You should only charge your 1S Li-Po battery with a Li-Po ® charger, such as the included charger or the E-fl ite Celectra™... -
Page 6: Wing Installation
Wing Installation 1. Lift the front of the canopy (A) and pull it forward off the fuselage. 2. Align the 4 holes in the wing (B) with the 4 screw posts in the fuselage. 3. Secure the wing to the fuselage by fully tightening the 4 included screws (C). -
Page 7: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the AS3X DSM receiver. For best fl ight performance of the UMX ASK-21, it is recommended that you use a transmitter with dual rates. Please visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters. -
Page 8: Initializing As3X
Initializing AS3X Initializing AS3X also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection of a fl ight battery requires the steps below. Power on the Transmitter, Install the fl ight battery and Keep the plane immobile and away then wait 5 seconds connect it to the receiver. -
Page 9: Control Direction Test
Control Direction Test You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction. Make sure tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them. Dual Rates To obtain the best fl... -
Page 10: Hi-Start Hook Installation
Hi-Start Hook Installation 1. Put the Hi-Start hook (A) in the slot in the bottom of the fuselage. 2. Install the screw (B) over the hook to hold it in place. Disassemble in reverse order. Installed Hi-Start Launch CAUTION: Avoid driving a stake into buried Included Hi-Start Equipment utility lines or damage and injury could result. - Page 11 Hi-Start Launch (continued) Do not attempt to fl y or operate your ASK-21 any Wind Hi-Start longer than 25 minutes on a battery. Stake 1. Choose an anchor spot in firm soil and drive the stake at an approximate 45 degree angle to your chosen launch path (See image A).
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Page 12: Towing
E-fl ite Carbon Cub (EFLU1180) from a smooth runway. A tow line (approximately 28 feet (8.5 m) long) is included with the UMX ASK-21 or is available separately (EFLU1257). Do not attempt to fl y or operate your ASK-21 any longer than 25 minutes on a battery. -
Page 13: Tips For Towing
Recommended Aircraft Towing Positions When Flying 28 ft (8.5 m) Tips for Towing If a problem occurs, the pilot of the sailplane should • Continually communicate with the pilot of the release the tow line from the nose of his sailplane towplane and make sure they are aware when so that both aircraft can be safely landed. -
Page 14: Flying Tips And Repairs
Your UMX ASK-21 can ascend on thermals and other so that a warm air bubble travels updrafts to prolong its fl ight far beyond the fl ight downwind as it rises with little or time one would expect. -
Page 15: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely This model is controlled by a radio signal subject responsible for operating in a manner that does to interference from many sources outside your not endanger yourself and others or result in control. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)
Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution LED on receiver Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger fl ashes and aircraft process distance from aircraft, disconnect and recon- will not bind to nect fl ight battery to aircraft and follow binding transmitter (during instructions binding) - Page 17 OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the the shipping carton. liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please has no control over use, setup, fi...
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Page 18: Warranty And Service Information
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2012032301 Product(s): EFL UMX ASK-21 BNF Item Number(s): EFLU1280 Equipment class: The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:... -
Page 19: Replacement Parts
Hochstartgummi und Elastique et Piquet- Cavo elastico con pic- EFLU1258 HI-Start and stake: Bodenanker : Ultra Crochet Hi-Start : UMX chetto : UMX ASK-21 UMX ASK-21 Micro ASK-21 ASK-21 Main Wing Set: UMX Tragfl ächenset : Jeu aile principale :... -
Page 20: Optional Parts And Accessories
– Optional Parts and Accessories – – Optionale Bauteile und Zubehörteile – – Piéces optionnelles et accessoires – – Parti opzionali e accessori – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice Celectra 4-Port 1S Celectra-1S-3,7V- Chargeur Li-Po Caricabatterie Li-Po 3.7V 0.3 A DC Li-Po 0,3ADC- Li-Po-... - Page 21 © 2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc. UMX, AS3X, E-fl ite, JR, Celectra, DSM2, ModelMatch and Bind-N-Fly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the U.S. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.