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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby PT-17
- Page 1 PT-17 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
NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Set up your transmitter using the Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate 21mm 12mm 21mm 12mm Dual Rates 16mm 12mm 28mm 22mm Center of 86mm +/-3mm back from leading edge of Gravity (CG) the top wing. -
Page 4: Select Technology
After fi rst fl ights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter. 1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP DX6e DX6 (Gen2) 2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE DX7 (Gen2) DX8 (Gen2) 3. Set AICRAFT TYPE: DX10t WING: NORMAL DX18 DX20 PT-17... -
Page 5: Model Assembly
Model Assembly Landing Gear Installation 2 x 10mm 1. Install the landing gear assembly (A) into the pocket located at the bottom of the fuselage as shown. 2. Secure the landing gear into place with the 4 included screws (B) (2 x 10mm self-tapping countersunk screws) as shown. -
Page 6: Model Assembly Continued
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. After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces. PT-17... -
Page 7: Transmitter And Receiver Binding / Safe Select
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select ™ ® ® Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2 /DSMX compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a specifi... -
Page 8: Select Switch Designation
Refer to the Spektrum AR636A manual Elevator for adjustment of gain values. After fl ying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response. See the table to the right. Ailerons Rudder More control throw Less control throw PT-17... -
Page 9: Battery Installation And Esc Arming
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection 5. Install the fully charged battery (D) all the way forward on the battery tray. Secure using the hook and loop strap (E). We recommend the E-fl ite ® 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery 6. -
Page 10: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
fl ight path. After adjusting trim, do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance. Failure to do so could affect fl ight performance. PT-17... -
Page 11: Flying Tips And Repairs
Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location. NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle WARNING: and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra Always decrease damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC Range Check your Radio System throttle at propeller and motor. -
Page 12: Post Flight
5 seconds after battery connection Incorrect response Incorrect direction settings to the AS3X Control in the receiver, which can DO NOT fl y. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fl y Direction Test cause a crash PT-17... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Aircraft will not re- Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed... -
Page 14: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot. 4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards. PT-17... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant consideration. -
Page 16: Contact Information
Compliance Information for the European Union 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 and EMC Directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance. -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFL3351 Fuselage Rumpf Fuselage Fusoliera EFL3352 Top Wing Oberer Flügel Aile supérieure Ala superiore EFL3353 Bottom Wing Unterer Flügel Aile inférieure Ala inferiore... -
Page 18: Optional Parts
DX18 DSMX 18-Channel Transmitter Spektrum DX18 DSMX 18 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX18 DSMX 18 voies DX18 DSMX Trasmettitore 18 canali DX20 DSMX 20-Channel Transmitter Spektrum DX 20 DSMX 20 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX20 DSMX 20 voies DX 20 DSMX Trasmettitore 20 canali PT-17... - Page 19 PT-17 © 2017 Horizon Hobby, LLC. E-fl ite, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, Plug-N-Play, AS3X, SAFE, the SAFE logo, ModelMatch, Z-Foam, 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.
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