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.
Included in the Box To register your product online, go to www.horizonhobby.com Transmitter AA Alkaline Ascent SPx 850 mAh 7.4V USB Charger Batteries (4) Li-Ion Battery Specifications Preflight Checklist 739mm Find a safe and open area. Charge flight battery.
Transmitter A: Throttle B: Throttle Trim C: Rudder Trim D: Handle E: Antenna F: Speaker G: Dual Rate Switch H: LED I: Elevator/Rudder J: Aileron Trim* K: Elevator Trim L: Power Switch *Only in 4 channel mode Transmitter Batteries Installation Remove the battery cover, install the four included AA batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover.
Charging Warnings The USB charger has been designed to safely • Always charge batteries away from flammable charge the included Li-Ion battery. materials. • Always inspect the battery before charging. CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and be followed exactly.
Wing Installation 1. Carefully slide the wing into the fuselage as shown. 2. Continue sliding until the wing locks into place. 3. The wing can be removed for storage by simply pulling it back out. Tip: Firmly grasp the wing at the root (close to the center) and not out at the tips.
Control Test 1. Turn the aircraft and transmitter on. 4. Note the corresponding flight direction to control surface movement. 2. Arm the aircraft. 5. If surfaces do not move as expected, DO NOT fly. 3. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the See the troubleshooting section in the back of aircraft responds as shown.
Control Centering After assembly, confirm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages. If adjustment is required, turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn.
Flying Taking Off Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on flying. If you must hand launch the aircraft alone, hold the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand. 1. Face into the wind and apply full (100%) throttle. 2.
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In Flight Trim Direction of Drift Button to Correct If the aircraft’s nose drifts left, right, up or down while the sticks are at neutral (centered) press the trim buttons as shown in the chart to correct the drift. If the aircraft nose still drifts after all trim has been used, land and manually trim the aircraft.
Post flight Checklist Lower throttle to 0% After charging is complete, remove the battery and store in a safe place Disconnect and remove the flight battery Inspect airframe and make any repairs Power off the transmitter Store in the original product box Fully charge the flight battery NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the...
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Tail Replacement 1. Disconnect the elevator linkage. 2. Remove one screw from the bottom of the aircraft and slide the horizontal tail out of the rear of the fuselage. 3. Slide the new tail into position and secure it with one screw.
Troubleshooting guide Possible Cause Solution Problem Aircraft does not No connection Follow Binding Instructions. Follow respond to the “Installing the Flight Battery” instructions. transmitter Replace or recharge batteries Transmitter too near the aircraft or both Move to another location, with the trans- are too near large metal objects, wireless mitter more than 24 inches (60 cm) from sources or another transmitter during...
Product, (iv) attempted process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Product securely using a shipping carton.
Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.eu Hanskampring 9 D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 IC Information IC: 6157A-RVOF1200 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
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CHARGEUR USB 2 CELLULES LI-ION : ASPX RVOF1209 RECEIVER/ESC: ASCENT SPX RÉCEPTEUR/VARIATEUR ESC : ASCENT SPX RVOF1210 5-WIRE 9G SERVO: ASCENT SPX 5 FILS 9G SERVO : ASCENT SPX RVOF1211 TRANSMITTER: ASCENT SPX ÉMETTEUR : ASCENT SPX Optional Parts • Pièces en option Part # • Nummer...
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