Horizon Hobby E-flite BNF UMX HYPER TAXI Instruction Manual

Horizon Hobby E-flite BNF UMX HYPER TAXI Instruction Manual

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UMX
HYPER TAXI
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby E-flite BNF UMX HYPER TAXI

  • Page 1 ™ ™ HYPER TAXI Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
  • Page 2 Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® ™ ™ The E-fl ite Ultra Micro eXtreme (UMX ) Hyper Taxi BNF is a totally new 3D thrill ride. Combined in one symmetrical design, you get the most fun airplane and helicopter capabilities in one convenient package, including hyper-agility and super-solid stability for vertical takeoff and landings. Although it looks ™...
  • Page 4: Prefl Ight Checklist

    RC the many complications to assess when trying to pilot skills. achieve smooth fl ight. The Horizon Hobby world- class team of RC pilots developed the AS3X System AS3X will innovate the way you’ll want to fl y now for airplanes based on the successful use of AS3X and in the future.
  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery ® ™ Your E-fl ite Hyper Taxi comes with a 2-Cell 7.4V 180mAh 20C Li-Po battery and a Celectra ™ 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po Charger which requires a 12V (11V-14V) DC power source. Refer to battery warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft.
  • Page 6: Battery Warnings

    Battery Warnings The Battery Charger (EFLUC1007) included with the • Always transport or temporarily store the battery Hyper Taxi has been designed to safely charge the in a temperature range of 40–120º F. Do not store Li-Po battery. battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi...
  • Page 7: Installing The Flight Battery

    Installing the Flight Battery 1. Attach the flight battery to the hook and loop strip under the cockpit. See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery’s position. 2. Place the aircraft on the ground out of the wind and then connect a fully charged flight battery.
  • Page 8: Adjusting Center Of Gravity (Cg)

    Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is 2mm from the rear edge of the propeller slot. The battery slot is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment. Start by placing the battery at the front edge of the battery slot with the connector plug facing the front of the aircraft.
  • Page 9: Control Direction Test

    Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before performing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly, freely, and in the proper direction. Tip: Programming for the control surfaces has already been done in the receiver of the Hyper Taxi, so no mixing is required in the transmitter.
  • Page 10: Dual Rates And Expos

    Dual Rates and Expos We recommend using a DSM radio capable of dual High Rate Low Rate rates and expo due to the aerobatic capabilities of the Hyper Taxi. The settings shown here are Aileron 100% recommended starting settings. Adjust according to Elevator 100% individual preferences after initial fl...
  • Page 11: Flying Tips And Repairs

    Flying Tips and Repairs Flying Feel free to experiment with fl ying the Hyper Taxi with the wings at various angles; however, be aware ® ™ We recommend fl ying your E-fl ite Hyper Taxi that the model acts very similarly on its side as it indoors or outside only in 8 mph (13 km) winds does when fl...
  • Page 12: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely This model is controlled by a radio signal subject responsible for operating in a manner that does to interference from many sources outside your not endanger yourself and others or result in control.
  • Page 13: Service Of Power Components

    Service of Power Components CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the fl ight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. 1. Gently hold the nose of the aircraft and remove the prop screw (A), propeller (B) and propeller spacer (C) from the motor shaft (D). Hold the motor so it does not turn when the screw is turned.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not Control surfaces may not have been me- Center control surfaces mechanically by adjust- at neutral position chanically centered from factory ing the u-bends on control linkages when transmitter Aircraft was moved after the fl ight battery Disconnect and reconnect the fl...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

    Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surface does Control surface, control horn, linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust not move servo damage controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect or replace as needed Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge or replace fl...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    (iii) modifi cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) representative. You may also find information on our attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby website at www.horizonhobby.com. authorized service center, or (v) Products not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer.
  • Page 17: Warranty And Service Information

    Champaign, Illinois (All other products) productsupport@horizonhobby.com 61822 USA Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye +44 (0) 1279 641 097 United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow, Essex sales@horizonhobby.co.uk CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Technischer Christian-Junge-Straße1 +49 (0) 4121 2655 100 Germany...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Istruzioni per lo smaltimento di RAEE da parte di utenti dell’Unione Europea Questo prodotto non deve essere smaltito insieme ai rifi uti domestici. Al contrario, è responsabilità dell’utente lo smaltimento di tali rifi uti, che devono essere portati in un centro di raccolta designato per il riciclaggio di rifi...
  • Page 19: Optional Parts And Accessories

    Optional Parts and Accessories – – Optionale Bauteile und Zubehörteile – – Piéces optionnelles et accessoires – – Parti opzionali e accessori – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice Charger Plug Adapter: Ladekabel Adapter Prise d’adaptation Adattatore per la EFLA700UM chargeur: EFL...
  • Page 20: Parts Contact Information

    14 Rue Gustave Eiffel +33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 France Horizon Hobby SAS Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin infofrance@horizonhobby.com 91230 Montgeron Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. +86 (021) 5180 9868 China Horizon Hobby – China Shanghai, China, 200060 info@horizonhobby.com.cn...
  • Page 21 © 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc. UMX, AS3X, E-fl ite, Hyper Taxi, JR, Celectra, DSM2, DSMX, ModelMatch and Bind-N-Fly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.

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