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  • Page 1 DAY & NIGHT VERSIONS DAY & NIGHT VERSIONS DESIGNED BY:...
  • Page 3 BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR ASSEMBLY OF YOUR AIRCRAFT, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES, FEATURE CHANGES, MANUAL ADDENDUMS AND FIRMWARE CHANGES FOR BOTH YOUR AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTALLED AURA 8 ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM. wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/RV8 wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Quique Somenzini has maximiized the simplicity and practicality of the 5-9 minute flight times depending on battery choice RV-8 design and matched it with the incredible Aura 8 Flight Control and throttle management System (AFCS) for the ultimate stability with out interfering with the pilot's control.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    FPZAURA08ZZRV8 Potenza Aura 8 AFCS for the RV-8 The assembly of the RV-8 can be accomplished in less than one hour. Prior to assembling the airplane, it is advisable to charge your battery so that you are ready to begin setup upon OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES completion of the assembly of your model.

  • Page 6: Special Language Definitions

    3. This model must be assembled according to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model outside of these instructions provided by Flex Innovations, Inc. as doing so may render it unsafe and/or unflyable. It is your responsibility to ensure the airworthiness of the model.

  • Page 7: Main Landing Gear Installation

    MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver (2) M3x12 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw 1.5mm Hex Driver (10) M3x8 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw 8mm Open End Wrench (4) M3x20 Phillips Head Machine Screw 12mm Open End Wrench Blue Thread Lock Adjustable Wrench (optional) (QTY 2)
  • Page 8 MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Locate the wheel and axle assembly. Use a 1.5mm hex driver to remove the set screws in the wheel collars. Apply blue thread lock to the set screws and re-assemble. Slide the threaded end of the axle through the landing gear from the outside of the landing gear. Place a washer over the axle and apply blue thread lock to the axle threads.

  • Page 9: Main Landing Gear Installation 5

    MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and five M3x8 self-tapping screws to secure the outside half of the wheel pant to the landing gear assembly. Apply blue thread lock to the four M3x20 machine screws. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the four M3x20 screws to secure the landing gear to the fuselage.

  • Page 10: Tailwheel Installation

    TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver (3) M3x7 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw (QTY 3) Locate the vertical fin assembly, tail wheel and tail wheel retaining plate. Insert the tail wheel into the bottom of the rudder, being sure to orient it so that the tail wheel wire angles towards the tail as the wire moves away from the fuselage.

  • Page 11: Vertical Fin Installation

    VERTICAL FIN INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: 30-Minute Epoxy 220 Grit Sandpaper Craft Sticks (for mixing epoxy) Paper Towels Mixing Cup Isopropyl Alcohol Locate the vertical fin assembly and vertical fin tube. The vertical fin tube is the shortest tube included with your aircraft. Test fit the vertical fin to the fuselage by inserting the tube into the vertical fin, and then into the fuselage.

  • Page 12: Aura 8 Afcs

    The Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS) installed in Works conveniently with all major radio systems your RV-8 is a giant leap forward in aircraft flight control system technology. Compatible with virtually every receiver on the market Accepts signals from DSM Remote Receiver(s), Spektrum today, the Aura features special configuration for DSM systems via SRXL, Futaba S.Bus, Graupner Hott (Sum D of 8), JR...

  • Page 13: Transmitter Setup

    WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT RADIO SETUP WITH PROPELLER INSTALLED. INADVERTENT POWER UP COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. TRANSMITTER SETUP The Aura 8 AFCS is designed to work seamlessly with all major transmitter and receiver brands. When programming your transmitter, start with a freshly reset new model memory in your transmitter.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Battery/Arming The Esc

    CONNECTING A BATTERY/ARMING THE ESC Observe the following procedures to safely power up your model after it has been bound. Ensure propeller is removed unless sequence is followed to power up before flight. Lower the throttle stick and trim to their lowest setting and turn on the transmitter.

  • Page 15: Receiver Installation/Servo Connections

    For specific information on receiver types and our Futaba or Hitec S.Bus JR XBus (Mode B) recommended receivers for this aircraft, please visit the RV-8 Jeti UDI12 (standard)* Graupner HOTT (Sum D of 8) Wiki page at the below URL: A PPM (8CH, negative shift, approximately 22ms/frame) receiver may also be wiki.flexinnovations.com/wiki/RV8...
  • Page 16 RECEIVER INSTALLATION/SERVO CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) Spektrum Remote Receivers Please note, for optimum connection reliability and performance using Spektrum, the Flex Team HIGHLY recommends the use of a traditional receiver with SRXL (like the AR8010T or AR9030T). Remote receivers may still be used, however. Connect (2) matching Spektrum remote receivers to Mini Port 'A' and Mini Port 'B' at the top of the Aura case.
  • Page 17 (FPZA1025) Note: The LEDs on the RV-8 Night Version are able to be turned on and off via a channel from your transmitter. Simply plug the servo lead from the LED controller following the diagram above and assign that channel to a 2-position switch on your transmitter accordingly.

  • Page 18: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver (4) M3x8 Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw Blue Thread Lock (QTY 4) Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into the fuselage and roughly center. Slide the left and right sides of the horizontal stabilizer onto the tube. Ensure the control horn orients to the bottom of the fuselage and that the elevator joiner tabs are indexed properly.

  • Page 19: Rudder And Elevator Linkage Installation

    RUDDER AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Elevator and Rudder Pushrod Assemblies #1 Phillips Screwdriver M2x10 Phillips Head Machine Screw (4) #0 Phillips Screwdriver M2 Flat Washer (4) Needle-Nosed Pliers (or Hemostats) M2 Lock Nut (4) Blue Thread Lock M3x6 Phillips Head Machine Screw (4) (QTY 4) (QTY 4) (QTY 4)

  • Page 20: Rudder And Elevator Linkage Installation

    RUDDER AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver, M2x10 machine screw, M2 washer and M2 lock nut to secure the linkage to the control horn and servo arm. Use the chart below for proper control horn and servo arm linkage locations. The order of components is as follows: M2x10 Machine Screw M2 Washer Servo Arm or Control Horn...

  • Page 21: Main Wing Installation

    MAIN WING INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: M4x18 Thumb Machine Screw (2) WARNING REMOVE THE AILERON SERVO SCREWS AND APPLY BLUE THREAD LOCK TO THE SCREWS. RE-INSTALL THE SCREWS AND TIGHTEN FULLY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A CRASH Remove the canopy from the fuselage by pulling the latch to the rear and lifting the canopy from the fuselage.

  • Page 22: Transmitter Control Direction Test

    TRANSMITTER CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN THE TRANSMITTER OR THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at support@flexinnovations.com for corrective action. Note that BOTH the Transmitter Control Direction Test AND the Flight Controller Sensor Direction Test MUST BOTH BE PASSED! IF ONE DOES NOT PASS, DO NOT FLY! Note: There is a pre-configured rudder to elevator mix programmed into the Aura.

  • Page 23: Flight Control Sensing Direction Test

    FLIGHT CONTROL SENSING DIRECTION TEST Perform a test of the gyro system to verify the corrections made for a given movement are correct. If any of the tests do not result in the correct reaction for the airplane's gyro system, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE, and contact us via email at support@flexinnovations.com. The flight control system activates with RF broadcast.
  • Page 24 EXHAUST INSTALLATION CA Accelerator Required Tools and Fasteners: Medium CA Locate the two black foam scale exhaust pieces. Use medium CA to secure the exhaust as shown in the photo below. You can also use CA accelerator to help speed up the process.

  • Page 25: Motor And Propeller Installation

    MOTOR AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Motor Assembly M3x8 Phillips Button Head Screw (2) M4x22 Phillips Button Head Screw (4) M8 Nut M4x8 Phillips Flat Head Screw (4) #1 Phillips Screwdriver M3x10 Phillips Button Head Screw (1) Blue Thread Lock (QTY 4) (QTY 4) (QTY 2) (QTY 1)
  • Page 26 MOTOR AND PROPELLER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and two M3x8 Phillips button head screws to secure the the cowling to the aircraft. Place the propeller onto the propeller adapter, with the convex side facing forward. Place the propeller washer over the shaft, and thread the propeller nut onto the propeller adapter.

  • Page 27: Center Of Gravity Verification

    CG. Setting the center of gravity is one of the most important steps for success, particularly with a new airplane. The RV-8 is a high-performance airplane with large control surface throws, and a high thrust-to-weight ratio. These two factors combined make it a...

  • Page 28: Flying Your

    FLYING YOUR RV-8 Trimming Selecting a Flying Site Selecting a flying site is critical to a successful flight. Airplanes The first several flights on your aircraft should be dedicated to require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a trimming and setup.

  • Page 29: Airframe Repairs

    AIRFRAME REPAIRS Your aircraft is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite aircraft, the correct glue for a given application is critical to the repair holding and not breaking again. For major repairs, such as a broken fuselage, epoxy is preferred because it allows time to correct any misalignment, and is less brittle than CAs.

  • Page 30: Aircraft Troubleshooting Guide

    AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your aircraft, refer to the matrix below to determine probable cause and a recommended solution for the action. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support for further assistance. NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Questions & Assistance Flex Innovations, Inc. and its authorized resellers ("Flex") warrant to Visit www.flexinnovations.com/articles.asp?ID=269 to find the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") it customer support in your region. will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
  • Page 32 Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2015 GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently capable of sustained fight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
  • Page 34 . f l e x i n n o v a t i o n s . c o m ©2017 Flex Innovations, Inc. Premier Aircraft™, Potenza™, and Top Value RC™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Flex Innovations, Inc. DSM®, DSM2™, and DSMX™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC Futaba™...

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