Introduction Thank you for choosing the Sport X and welcome to Compass Model. The Sport X has been designed to offer outstanding performance. Same as other compass products, Sport X is powerful, stable, agile as well as accurate. The frame layout has been designed to create an extraordinarily rigid platform which is both durable and further improved control accuracy.
Guidelines for Safe R/C Helicopter Flight • Fly only at approved flying fields and obey field regulations. • Follow frequency control procedures. Interference can be dangerous to all. • Obtain assistance from experienced pilots. • The Guidance provided by experienced pilots is valuable and sometimes necessary. •...
However, occasional mistakes happen. In the event that you find a parts shortage or are in need of technical assistance, please contact your local Compass Model parts dealer. In the box This model is packed according to assembling steps.
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Landing Gear M3 Nylon Lock Nut x4 M3x5 Set Screw X 4 M3x18 Cap Head Bolt x4 M3x18 Cap Head Bolt 3mm Washer X 4 Use AB Glue Struts M3x5 Set Screw Skid Cap M3 Nylon Nut 3mm Washer Skid Main Gear Main Shaft M3 Nylon Lock Nut x1...
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Rotor,Washout & Swashplate M3x4 Set Screw x4 M3x10 Set Screw x2 M4x4 M4x4 Set Screw x2 Set Screw In this step, push the Flybar through the Flybar Collar, Flybar Holder, and Flybar Control Arm. Using set screws, M3 Nylon Nut x1 fix the Arms and Collars onto the Flybar.
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Front Servo Mount M3x10 Self Tapping Bolt x4 M3x16 Self Tapping Bolt x6 Battery Tray M3x16 Self tapping bolt Front Servo Mount M3x10 Self Tapping Bolt...
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Engine Note: Apply special engine tool when fixing Fan Hub on the engine. And make sure Fan Hub Set is M3 Washer x4 Firmly tightened on the Engine. M3x12 Cap Head Bolt x2 M3x12 Cap Head Bolt Clutch Hex Wrench M3x16 Cap Head Bolt x8 Engine Nut Factory Pre...
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Tail Crimping Belt damages the Tensile Cords and will result in premature failure. M3 Washer x4 M3 Nylon Lock Nut x8 M2.5x6 Cap Head Bolt x2 M3 Nylon Nut M3x30 Cap Head Bolt M3x30 Cap Horizontal Fin M3x25 Cap Head Bolt x4 Head Bolt M3 Washer M3x35 Cap Head Bolt x2...
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SERVO M2.5x16 Self tapping bolt x20 M2.5x16 Self tapping bolt 2 5mm Washer Boom Rudder Servo 2 5mm Washer All control balls should to set at 13.5mm to the center of the servo horn...
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Equipment illustration Gyro Elevator Servo Pitch Servo Receiver Rudder Servo Aileron Servo Battery Throttle Please check first your radio manuals before connecting these electronic devices as shown below. Hitec/Futaba Aileron Elevator Throttle Receiver Aux2 Gyro Gain Gyro Battery Rudder Pitch Aux1 Phasing Control Ring Adjustment Main Grip...
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Servos and Arms. Some fine adjustments are still needed in following setup steps. Please cut 4.5mm from each ball links. 4.5mm Compass Model Ball Links are designed to be tight; this allows you to adjust them to your personal needs. We highly suggest the use of a ball link sizing tool.
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Setup Pitch Throttle Curve General Flight 100% Throttle Pitch 100% 10 deg 4~5 deg -5 deg 3D Style 100% Throttle Pitch 100% 10deg 6.5 deg 0 deg -6.5 deg -10 deg 100% Swash Type Setting For any radio setup please refer to your radio Futaba instructions first.
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Washout Arm Horizontal Swashplate 06-0501 Swashplate Horizontal Tool Level the Swashplate by adjusting the links from the Servo Arms to the Swashplate. Use a Compass Swashplate Tool as guide. Then set level the Washout Arms. 0 Pitch ° Mixing Arm By adjusting the Links between Swashplate and Mixing Arms set the Mixing Arms to a 5°...
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Servo Direction Check Turn the Transmitter on, your position has to be right behind the helicopters Tail. Make sure that the Swashplate Mode is set to CCPM 120°. Move the Sticks according to the drawings and check the reaction of the Swashplate and the Tail Pitch Plate.
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Canopy 3mm Washer X 4 M3x12 Cap Head Bolt x4 3mm W asher Install the Canopy onto t he helicopter M3x12 Cap Head Bolt Rotor Direction When the Rotor spins clockwise the Tail Blades should turn clockwise as well watching the Tail Rotor from the Tail Fin side. If not Belt is installed the wrong way and has to be corrected.
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Team Tips General: It is very important to make sure the clunk line does not get hung up inside to fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank from the helicopter and rotate the tank. Be sure the clunk can get close to all corners of the tank.
Use the part number to find the ORDER number on the list Only use ORDER number for your parts order Copyright Compass Model 2008 As we continue to improve our products; this parts list may not reflect all recent product amendments.
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Part No. Part Description Order No. Order Description Qty. 02-0301 Cooling fan hub 02-0301 Cooling fan hub 1 pcs/bag 02-0304 Cooling fan 02-0304 Cooling fan 1 pcs/bag 02-0307 Starter coupling 02-0307S Starter coupling 1 pcs/bag 02-0310 Engine mount (sport) 02-0310 Engine mount (sport) 1 pcs/bag 02-0312...
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Part No. Part Description Order No. Order Description Qty. 02-0233 Counter gear shaft 02-0233S Counter gear shaft with E-Clip 2 pcs/bag 02-0803 Cross members 3x30 02-0803 Cross members 3x30 3 pcs/bag 02-0805 Cross members M3x30 02-0805 Cross members M3x30 5 pcs/bag 02-0807 02-0807 Cross members M3x60...
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