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Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Set up your transmitter using the Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate 20mm 15mm Dual Rates p22mm 15mm q17mm Center of 140mm forward from the firewall. Gravity (CG) Flight Timer 4 minutes Setting Specifications Table of Contents...
CAUTION: Elevon mixing is automatically applied by the AR636 receiver. If you are using the BNF version of this aircraft, you must set the Wing Type to 1 AIL. Changing the Wing Type to any other setting will cause loss of control of the aircraft. F-27D Evolution ™...
Model Assembly Installing the Wings 1. Insert the wing rods into the fuselage. 2. Slide the wings onto the wing rods and push the wing into position until the clips snap into place. Vertical Tail Installation Insert the vertical stabilizers into position and press down, ensuring they click into position.
If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate. When activated, failsafe moves the throttle channel to its preset failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels move to actively level the aircraft in flight. F-27D Evolution ™...
Receiver Selection and Installation (PNP only) The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose AR636 to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range Configuration (sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions.
Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for adjustment of gain values. Elevons After flying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response. See the table to the right. More control throw Less control throw F-27D Evolution ™...
Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from firewall forward. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S300). 67mm Control Direction Test 1. Place the aircraft into a mode without SAFE ® Transmitter Control Surface Reaction Transmitter Control Surface Reaction technology.
6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the 2. Power OFF the transmitter. battery charge. 3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. 7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights. 4. Recharge the flight battery. F-27D Evolution ™...
Operation on 4S LiPo Batteries (optional) The F-27D Evolution™ aircraft can be flown out of the box on 3S and is capable of handling 4S batteries on the included speed controller, motor and propeller combination, but the LVC setting in the ESC comes with a cutoff for a 3S battery. For 4S operation, the ESC LVC settings should be changed to a 4S LVC setting or 74% cutoff.
5 seconds after battery connection Incorrect response Incorrect direction settings to the AS3X Control in the receiver, which can DO NOT fly. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fly Direction Test cause a crash F-27D Evolution ™...
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...
(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. F-27D Evolution ™...
(iii) office. modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not Warranty Requirements purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant...
EFL5675 F-27D Evolution PNP; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive. EFL5650 F-27D Evolution BNF; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of the RED and EMC Directives.
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFL5601 Fuselage Rumpf Fuselage Fusoliera EFL5602 Wing set Flügelsatz Ensemble d’ailes Set ali EFL5603 Fin set Seitenleitwerks Ensemble stabilisateurs verticaux Set coda verticale EFL5604...
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