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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby champ s+
- Page 1 Champ S Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Included in the Box UM Champ S+ 2S 7.4V Li-Po battery charger Transmitter AC power Supply (RTF Only) 280 mAh 7.4V AA Alkaline Batteries Li-Po Battery (4) (RTF Only) Table of Contents Charging Warnings..........4 Compass Calibration ...........17 Charging the Flight Battery ........4 Appendix ............17 Transmitter Batteries Installation ......5 Control Direction Test ..........18... -
Page 4: Charging Warnings
Charging Warnings The included battery charger (EFLUC1007) has been • Always charge batteries away from fl ammable designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. materials. • Always inspect the battery before charging. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must let the charger cool between charges. -
Page 5: Transmitter Batteries Installation
Transmitter Mode 2 shown Power The included transmitter comes Power LED Switch pre-bound to the aircraft. Throttle Elevator Trim Trim Up Down Low Battery Alarm Throttle / Ailerons / Rudder When the battery voltage drops Elevator too low, an alarm sounds and the LED fl... -
Page 6: Transmitter Setup
BNF AIRCRAFT ONLY Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX5e) IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been programmed for operation SAFE Plus SAFE Plus Flight Transmitter specifi cally in this aircraft. mode switch Modes Supported To operate the SAFE ® Plus system Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal Position in this aircraft, set up your optional DX5e... -
Page 7: Binding
Binding Re-Binding the RTF Transmitter Your Champ S + RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft. If you ever need to re-bind your aircraft, follow this binding table. Binding Procedure 1. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft. 2. -
Page 8: Technology Flight Modes
Technology Flight Modes Beginner Mode (with automatic self-leveling) • Below 20 ft (10m), pitch (nose up and down) Beginner Mode and roll (wing tips up and down) angles are (Switch Position 0) limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne. Release both sticks for self-leveling. -
Page 9: Virtual Fence
Virtual Fence The Champ S+ comes out of the box with the Virtual Fence feature turned ON. This feature prevents unwanted fl yaways by limiting the aircraft to a 450 ft (137m) fl ying radius (Virtual Fence). If the aircraft reaches the 450 ft boundary, the SAFE Plus technology will take over and fl... -
Page 10: Holding Pattern (Hp)
Holding Pattern (HP) If at any time the aircraft seems too far away, or you would like to “pause” the fl ight, press and release the HP/AL button on the transmitter. Press The aircraft will return to the initialization point/loca- tion and begin to fl... -
Page 11: Autoland (Al)
AutoLand (AL) When you are ready to land or your fl ight timer has Press signaled, press and hold the red HP/AL button on the and hold transmitter for 4 seconds. for 4 sec. The aircraft will instantly respond and begin an upwind landing approach to return to the initialization point/location. -
Page 12: Indoor Flight / Gps Off
Indoor Flight / GPS OFF Indoor Mode will need to be activated before indoor fl ight can happen. The GPS system will not be able to establish a GPS lock if activated while indoors. The aircraft will be unresponsive searching for a GPS signal. -
Page 13: Flying Tips
Flying Tips • Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fl y your aircraft. • Always make deliberate and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft. • Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind. •... -
Page 14: Battery Installation
Battery Installation 1. Open the battery hatch and place the battery so that it is centered in the battery compartment. 2. Power on your transmitter, then wait 5 seconds. 3. Connect the battery to the aircraft, noting proper polarity. Both ailerons will go up, indicating that the aircraft is powered up. -
Page 15: Flying
1. For your fi rst fl ights, place the aircraft in Beginner mode. 2. Place the aircraft on its landing gear in the Beginner Mode eginner Mode center of your fl ying area facing into the (Switch Position 0) wind and secure the aircraft from taking off. -
Page 16: Landing
Landing Press and Hold the AL button for approximately 4 seconds to automatically land the aircraft. To manually land, approach the runway with the aircraft pointed into the wind and the wings level. Slowly lower the throttle to 25%. Near the ground, fully lower the throttle and pull back on the elevator stick to fl... -
Page 17: Compass Calibration
Appendix Appendix Compass Calibration Calibration may be required if the accuracy of the AutoLand feature is poor or a compass error is given. 1. Power ON your transmitter. 2. Connect a fully charged battery to the aircraft and set the aircraft on the ground on its wheels. 3. -
Page 18: Control Direction Test
If the aircraft does not respond as shown, refer to the Binding instructions and Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department. Mode 2 shown Down Elevator (descend) -
Page 19: Safe ® Plus Control Direction Test
This may prove diffi cult to see and is not an indication that the system is malfunctioning. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not fl y the aircraft. Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support. RTF/BNF... -
Page 20: Advanced User Information
Appendix Advanced User Information Adjusting Trim in Flight Direction of Drift Button to Correct When you are comfortable fl ying in Experienced Mode, try adjusting the trim in fl ight. Press the trim buttons on your transmitter to adjust how the aircraft fl... - Page 21 Appendix Advanced User Information Continued Settings for Control Horns Rudder Elevator Aileron The illustration shows factory settings for linkages on the control horns. After fl ying, if you want to modify control throw, carefully adjust the linkage positions for desired control response.
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Page 22: Motor Service
Appendix Motor Service Disassembly CAUTION: DO NOT handle the propeller while the fl ight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. Propeller Removal 1. Disconnect the battery. 2. Remove the Spinner (A), Prop screw (B), Propeller (C) and Spinner backplate (D) from the propshaft. Since the propeller and spinner are glued together, glue residue may need to be cleaned from the spinner or propeller when these parts are... -
Page 23: Optional First Person View (Fpv) Installation
Appendix Optional First Person View (FPV) Installation Visit the Champ S+ page at www.hobbyzonerc. com for information about the optional FPV system (sold separately). FPV compatible systems for this aircraft. - SPMVS2500 - Camera and Teleporter V4 headset bundle - SPMVA2500 - 25mW FPV Micro camera - SPMVR1100 - Teleporter V4 - SPMVM430 - Spektrum Monitor Consult local laws and ordinances before... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
® Troubleshooting Guide (SAFE Plus) Possible Cause Solution Problem Controls oscillate in fl ight, Propeller is unbalanced, causing Remove propeller and rebalance or (Aircraft rapidly jumps or excessive vibration replace it if damaged moves) The prop screw is too loose, Tighten the prop screw causing vibration Aircraft does not connect... - Page 25 Problem Possible Cause Solution Ailerons go up Transmitter too near aircraft during Power off transmitter, move transmitter aircraft will not bind binding process a larger distance from aircraft, to transmitter (during disconnect and reconnect fl ight binding) battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long Power off transmitter and repeat bind...
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Page 26: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon has no control over use, setup, fi nal Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the assembly, modifi cation or misuse, no liability original purchaser that the product purchased (the shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and... -
Page 27: Warranty And Service Information
Sales 800-338-4639 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Service/Parts/Sales: Staple Tye Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097 Horizon Hobby Limited CM18 7NS, United Kingdom Horizon Technischer service@horizonhobby.de Service Christian-Junge-Straße 1 Germany 25337 Elmshorn, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby... -
Page 28: Fcc Information
Compliance Information for the European Union HBZ UMX Champ S+ RTF (HBZ5400) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED, EMC, and LVD Directives. -
Page 29: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile – – Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice 280mAh 2S 7.4V 280mAh 2S 7.4V 30C Batterie Li-Po 7.4V 2S Batteria Li-Po 280mAh EFLB2802S30 30C Li-Po battery Li-Po 280mA 30C... -
Page 30: Optional Parts
Optional Parts – Optionale Bauteile – – Pièces optionnelles – Pezzi opzionali – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice Spektrum FPV Spektrum Ultra Micro Système FPV Spektrum Sistema Spektrum FPV - SPMVA2500 System - Ultra Micro FPV System mit Ultro Micro Ultra Micro... - Page 31 © 2016 Horizon Hobby, LLC. HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Celectra, Bind-N-Fly, the BNF logo, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, ModelMatch, 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. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.
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