Horizon Hobby Air Tractor 1.5m Instruction Manual

Horizon Hobby Air Tractor 1.5m Instruction Manual

Select technology, optional flight envelope protection, e-flite, bind-n-fly basic, plug-n-play

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Air Tractor
1.5m
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
SAFE
Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection
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  • Page 1 Air Tractor 1.5m Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection ®...
  • Page 2 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 or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Box Contents Quick Start Information Set up your transmitter using the Transmitter Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate p20mm p14mm q20mm q14mm p10mm p7mm Dual Rates q10mm q7mm p32mm p22mm q32mm q22mm Full Half Flaps q=20mm q=10mm Center of Gravity 65mm +/-5mm back from leading edge (CG) of wing at the fuselage...
  • Page 4: Select Technology (Bnf Basic)

    1. Install the landing gear with the two included 3mm x 8mm screws. 2. Install the tail wheel assembly with the two 3 x 8mm screws. 3. Connect the springs between the rudder and tail wheel assembly. Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 5: Model Assembly Continued

    Model Assembly Continued Horizontal Stabilizer Installation 1. Slide the tail joiner tube into the fuselage. 2. Slide the horizontal tail halves onto the joiner tube. 3. The retainers will click when the tail parts lock into position. 4. Insert the elevator pushrod into the outside hole on the elevator control horn. 5.
  • Page 6 3. Secure the spinner with a 3 x 8mm screw. Disassemble in reverse order. WARNING: Do not install the propeller until all system setups are complete. Failure to heed this warning could result in severe personal injury. Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 7: Receiver Installation (Pnp)

    Receiver Installation (PNP) AR637T Port Assignments The recommended receiver for this aircraft is the Spektrum AR637T. If you BND/PRG = BIND choose to install a different receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range eceiver. Refer to the manual of your chosen receiver for correct 1 = Throttle 4 = Rudder installation and operation instructions.
  • Page 8: Battery Installation And Esc Arming

    CG, as shown below. CAUTION: Install the battery but do not connect it to the ESC while checking the CG. Personal injury may result. 65mm +/- 5mm From the front of the wing Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 9: Binding

    Binding General Binding Tips • The included receiver has been specifically programmed for operation of this • Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for that transmitter aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced. until you re-bind.
  • Page 10: Safe Select Switch Designation

    10mm After flying, you may choose to adjust the values for the desired control response. Rudder 22mm 22mm Half q = 10mm Flap Travel Full q = 20mm Measure the elevator travel on the elevator trim tabs Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 11: Control Surface Direction

    Control Surface Direction Switch on the transmitter and connect the battery. Use the transmitter to operate the aileron, elevator, and rudder controls. View the aircraft from the rear when checking the control directions. Ailerons 1. Move the aileron stick to the left. The right aileron should move down and the left aileron up, which will cause the aircraft to bank left.
  • Page 12: As3X Control Direction Test (Bnf)

    After adjusting the 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 flight performance. Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 13: Flying Tips And Repairs

    Flying Tips and Repairs NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and Getting Started motor.
  • Page 14: Post Flight

    3. Remove the two self tapping screws holding the cowl onto the fuselage, remove the cowl. 4. Remove the four self tapping screws holding the motor plate to the motor mount. 5. Remove the four 3mm machine screws holding securing the motor to the motor plate. Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide As3X

    Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Damaged prop or nose cone Replace prop or nose cone Imbalanced propeller Balance the prop Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align prop or other parts and tighten fasteners as needed Oscillation Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)
  • Page 16: Float Installation (Optional)

    TIP: Use a fishing pole with heavy line as a retrieval tool. Attach a tennis ball to elevator to manage speed on the water during a high speed taxi. the line, and throw the ball past a stranded aircraft to retrieve it. Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 17: Ski Installation (Optional)

    Ski Installation (Optional) Ski Installation 1. Remove the wheels and axles from the landing gear. 2. Place the springs on the axle retainers and thread the axles included with the skis into the axle retainers. 3. Mount the skis onto the axles and secure them in place with the 3mm nut. 4.
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    AR6600T 6-Channel Air Integrated Telemetry Receiver AR6270T 6-Channel Carbon Fuse Integrated Telemetry SPMAR6270T Receiver SPMAR8010T AR8010T 8-Channel Air Integrated Telemetry Receiver SPMAR9030T AR9030T 9-Channel Air Integrated Telemetry Receiver AS3X Equipped Receivers SPMAR637T AR637T 6-Channel AS3X Sport Receiver Air Tractor 1.5m...
  • Page 19: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight 1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased our facility. An Online Service Request is available at https://www.horizonhobby.
  • Page 21: Fcc Information

    Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the Air Tractor 1.5m BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...
  • Page 22 E-flite, AS3X, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Spektrum Airware, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the Bind-N-Fly logo, Plug-N-Play, SAFE, the SAFE logo, ModelMatch, 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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