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: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
Included in the Box To register your product online, go to www.horizonhobby.com Transmitter AA Alkaline Ascent MTx 300 mAh 3.7V USB Charger Batteries (4) Li-Po Battery Specifications Preflight Checklist 483mm Find a safe and open area. Charge flight battery.
Transmitter A: Throttle B: Handle C: Antenna D: Speaker E: LED F: Steering G: Steering Trim H: Power Switch Transmitter Batteries Installation Remove the battery cover, install the four included AA batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover. CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable batteries.
Charging Warnings The USB charger has been designed to safely • Always charge batteries away from flammable charge the included Li-Po battery. materials. • Always inspect the battery before charging. CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and be followed exactly.
Installing the Flight Battery CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight 1. Make sure the throttle is in the off position and turn on the transmitter. battery from the aircraft when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries 2. Open the battery hatch on the bottom of the discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest aircraft and plug in the flight battery.
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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 1/2 (50%) throttle. 2.
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(centered) press the steering trim buttons as shown in the chart to the right to correct the drift. The Ascent MTx can also be trimmed by carefully bending the control surfaces molded into the tail as shown below.
Landing 1. Fly downwind and reduce the throttle to 25% to begin the descent. 2. Begin turning towards the runway, heading into the wind. 3. Reduce the throttle to 0% and glide onto the runway. • If you are going to land short of the runway, add a little throttle to extend the glide. • If you are going too fast to land, go around and try again.
Repairs Repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive), epoxy or tape). 1. For small tears, use CA to bond the break 2. When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual.
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...
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers the event that you may need any assistance. For questions Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby. purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service...
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase horizon hobby Phone Number/Email Address Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby. (Repairs and Repair Requests) com/RequestForm/ productsupport@horizon- 4105 Fieldstone Rd Horizon Product Support United States of hobby.com Champaign, Illinois, 61822 (Product Technical Assistance) America 877-504-0233 websales@horizonhobby.com...
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