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- Page 2 - This is a radio controlled flying model and as such must always be flown with caution and care. This is not a toy. - The Me-163 is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots. - Alway exersie great caution when using the recommended battery to power this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Required to complete Assembly Receiver and battery installation Setting up your model 8-11 Model flying precautions Pre-flight checks Flying the Durafly Me-163 Dolly take-off guidelines Hand Launching guidelines Rocket Motor Use Me-163 General Tips Spare Parts/Optional Parts Listing Trouble shooting... -
Page 4: Introduction
Yet slow the Me-163 down and she's just as stable and has no hint of a stall. Using the recommended 2200mah 30-65C 3S lipo and supplied 6x4 prop, you can expect flight times well beyond 6 minutes and with excellent power. -
Page 5: Contents Of Box
7. Spinner 8. Manual REQUIRED TO COMPLETE MODEL: In its ‘Plug n Fly’ format the Durafly Me-163 requires some additional electronic components to get it flight ready. Durafly recommends the products below for optimum performance and great value. Available at hobbyking.com Turnigy A-SPEC 2200mAh OrangeRx T-SIX 2.4GHz 6CH... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY: 1. Out of the box your Me-163 comes with reinforced foam hinges. However before assembly can begin, each hinge line must be flexed back and forth 6-8 times to reduce tension, and load on the servo. Do this for all control surfaces before continuing. - Page 7 (outer hole) then to the control horn and clip the clevis in place. PB1.7X12mm Note: Your Me-163 comes supplied with two optional Swastikas (each in two parts). You may apply to both sides of the vertical tail now if you wish.
- Page 8 5. With the glue still fresh you will need to check the alignment of the vertical tail to the wing to ensure it is straight and true. Looking from the rear of the fuselage, check that the vertical tail is at 90 degree’s fuselage center section. If not, adjust the vertical tail accordingly and if necessary temporarily secure in place until the glue begins to take hold.
- Page 9 DO allow the glue to become tacky before gluing these parts in place. 8. The final stage of assembly is to test fit the Me-163 droppable dolly (landing gear) to the fuselage. Simply drop the dolly into the slot on the underside of the fuselage and you are done, the magnets will take care of the rest! The scale release system is covered in the next steps of this manual.
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Page 10: Receiver And Battery Installation
Assembly of your Durafly Me-163 is now complete. Before you move onto the final set-up of the model, we suggest you perform a quick check on all screws, bolts and components to ensure all are secure and firmly in place. -
Page 11: Setting Up Your Model
Rudder Neutral 2. Owing to the design of the Me-163, a small amount of up ‘reflex’ is required in the ailerons to improve all round flight handling. To add reflex, simply adjust the aileron clevises until each surface has approximately 2-3mm of ‘up’ (when measured from the neutral trailing edge of the wing) just as shown below. - Page 12 2. Check all control surfaces are moving in the correct direction with the applicable stick input (see below).
- Page 13 SWITCH POSITION 1 SWITCH POSITION 2 4. The Durafly Me-163 handles very well in flight but requires setting up beforehand. Please follow the recommended settings below for good all round flight performance. 25-40mm...
- Page 14 With the recommended Turnigy A-SPEC 2200mah 65C 3S lipo installed at the position shown previously, the Me-163 should balance at this point. The C/G can be adjusted to suit your own flying style by moving the battery fore or aft of location shown.
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Page 15: Model Flying Precautions
MODEL FLYING PRECAUTIONS: crowded areas Remember to keep clear of the propeller at all times when your flight battery is connected. flight... -
Page 16: Pre-Flight Checks
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS: 1. Always range check your model before any flight (especially when flying a new model for the first time). Follow your radio manufacturers guidelines for performing this check. 2. Check all screw/ bolts and mounting points are firmly secured, including control horns and clevises. -
Page 17: Flying The Durafly Me-163
Landing itself is very easy as the Me-163 enjoys a very low stall speed so can be eased into a smooth landing with a minimum amount of effort and maximum amount of satisfaction. -
Page 18: Dolly Take-Off Guidelines
Reduce elevator 'up' input as you increase the throttle (to stop the model from tipping over). 4. Use rudder to keep the Me-163 on a straight tracking line as it picks up speed with the application of throttle. -
Page 19: Rocket Motor Use
Model rocket engines and their use can be extremely dangerous, especially in RC. So it is suggested that only those who have previous experience in this area attempt to use a model rocket engine in the Me-163 and do so within the guidelines stipulated by your governing body or national government. -
Page 20: Me-163 General Tips
* Correct CG is essential for a smooth take-off when using the dolly. If the CG is too far forwards, the Me-163 will bounce up and down before leaping into the air. If the CG is too far back, it will jump up into the air too soon. So please check! * Make sure you have read the ‘dolly take-off’... -
Page 21: Spare Parts/Optional Parts Listing
9306000111-0 9306000112-0 Plastic Cowl Dolly/Undercarriage Spinner 9306000113-0 9306000114-0 9306000115-0 Control Accessories Sticker Set Vertical Tail 9306000116-0 9306000185-0 9306000117-0 2200Kv Motor 6x4 Props Scale Aerial/Wing tube 9306000186-0 9306000187-0 9306000184-0 OPTIONAL PARTS: Durafly ESC programing card Turnigy Receiver Controlled Switch 9164000024-0 9107000266-0... -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING: Problem Cause Solution 1. Battery is not fully charged. 1.Charge the batteries. 2. Transmitter battery low. 2. Install a full charged battery. 3. Motors not connected. 3. Check for connection between the ESC and motor. Motor does 4. The motor is damaged. 4.
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