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- Page 1 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 towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Box Contents Specifications Table of Contents From the box to the Air ..............4 Charger Warnings ................4 Motor: 2847-3200Kv 6-Pole Brushless motor Installed Installed Charge the Flight Battery ..............5 (SPMXAM1100) Transmitter ..................6 Fan Unit: 70mm Ducted Fan Unit (EFLM7450) Installed Installed Transmitter Setup ................7 ESC: 70-Amp 3S/4S ESC w/Telemetry (SPMXAE0070) Installed... -
Page 4: From The Box To The Air
Optional Upgrades (not included) Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) When added, the LAS module will assist you with your landing approach and at approximately 1m from the ground, the LAS module will level out the aircraft, adjust throttle if needed, and then flare the aircraft just before touchdown. -
Page 5: Charge The Flight Battery
Charge the Flight Battery The recommended battery for the E-flite Habu STS aircraft, included with the To charge the included flight battery: RTF version, is an 11.1V, 4000mAh 3S 30C Smart Technology LiPo battery with 1. Using the supplied Type-C USB cable, connect the S120 charger to a USB an IC3 ™... -
Page 6: Transmitter
Transmitter Installing the Transmitter Batteries Your Spektrum DXS Transmitter comes prebound to the aircraft. Remove the battery cover, install the four included batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover. Low Battery Alarm When the transmitter battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts, an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs flash. -
Page 7: Transmitter Setup
Transmitter Setup If using any DSMX transmitter other than the included DXS (3 position gear Computerized Transmitter Setup switch, RTF only) the radio will have to be configured correctly for the SAFE (DX6 Gen2, DX6e,DX7 Gen2, DX8 Gen2, DX9, iX12, DX18 and DX20) system to work properly. - Page 8 Assemble the Aircraft Nose Gear Installation 1. Connect the nose gear assembly servo connector to the nose gear servo extension in the fuselage. When connecting the servo connectors match the colored wires when inserting the male servo plug in the female. Orange is the signal wire (S) red is positive (+) brown is negative (-).
- Page 9 Assemble the Aircraft Tail Installation 1. Loosely align the horizontal stabilizer assembly (A) on the rear of the fuselage. 2. Correctly connect the rudder and elevator servo connectors (B) to the marked connectors in the fuselage. Orange is the signal wire (S) red is positive (+) brown is negative (-).
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Page 10: Pnp Receiver Selection And Installation
Tail Installation Continued PNP Receiver Selection and Installation SRLX DSMX Receiver and Flight Controller Installation Install the Spektrum SRLX DSMX receiver (SPM4650C) and flight controller (SPMA3220B) combination to experience the HABU STS with SMART Technology. 1. Press the latch button (A) and remove the canopy. 2. -
Page 11: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the control unit to recognize the GUID Binding Procedure (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. 1. Make sure the transmitter is The aircraft should be bound to the transmitter at the factory, but if you need powered off. -
Page 12: Flight Battery Installation, Safe System And Electronic Speed Control (Esc) Arming
Flight Battery Installation, SAFE system and Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Arming 1. Rest the aircraft on its landing gear on a flat surface. 2. Lower the throttle and turn on the throttle hold switch, then power on the transmitter for at least 5 seconds. 3. -
Page 13: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, DO NOT FLY. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department. If the aircraft responds as shown, continue on to the Flight Control section. -
Page 14: Choose A Flying Field
HOLD 6. If control issues exist, do not attempt to fly. Refer to the contact table at the end of the this manual to contact Horizon Hobby product support. Also, see the Spektrum website for more information. 7. When the range check is successfully completed, release the bind button to exit range check mode. -
Page 15: Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (Safe) Technology Flight Modes
Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) Technology Flight Modes At any time during a flight you can switch between the 3 flight modes or use Panic recovery to get your aircraft to a safe flying attitude. Change between flight modes by changing the flight mode switch position. Beginner Mode (position 0) Flight Controller LED Blue •... -
Page 16: Flight Control
Flight Control IMPORTANT: Even though SAFE technology is a very helpful tool, the aircraft Transmitter Command Aircraft Response still needs to be flown manually. If incorrect input is given at lower altitudes or at slower speeds, the aircraft can crash. Study these control inputs and the aircraft response to each carefully before attempting your first flight. -
Page 17: Flight Training
Flight Training Instruction To the new pilot: This aircraft is easy to fly and helps you apply beginner skills to flying; however, we recommend you get help from a qualified flight instructor for your Trainer Button first radio controlled flights. Some model flying clubs provide flight training at their flying fields. -
Page 18: Preflight Checklist
Preflight Checklist 1. Find a safe open area to fly. 7. Perform a radio system range test. 2. Charge the flight battery. 8. Plan flight for flying field conditions. 9. Set a flight time for: 3. Install a fully charged flight battery in the aircraft. 4-6 minutes using a 3000mAh 3S battery pack. -
Page 19: Trimming The Aircraft
Land the aircraft 1. Reduce the throttle to around 50% to slow the airspeed. 2. Fly the aircraft downwind past the end of the runway. 3. Turn the aircraft into the wind and line the aircraft up with the runway center line. -
Page 20: Factory Settings For The Control Horns And Servo Arms
Manually Adjusting Trim The SAFE flight mode switch should be set to Experienced mode (position 2) before manually adjusting the trim settings. The aircraft should be kept still while performing manual adjustment of trim. With the trim settings from the trim flight still set in the transmitter, take note of the positions of each of the control surfaces, one at a time. -
Page 21: As3X ® System Trouble Shooting Guide
AS3X System Trouble Shooting Guide ® Problem Possible Cause Solution If you need to adjust the trim more than 8 clicks, return the trim to Trim is not at neutral neutral and manually adjust the clevis to center the trim Trim change when flight mode is switched Sub-Trim is not at neutral Do not use Sub-Trim. -
Page 22: Optional Landing Assist Sensor (Las) Upgrade
Optional Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) Upgrade The Habu STS is upgradable with the addition of the optional LAS module (SPMA3180 not included) this allows the advanced SAFE features to be combined with an Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) for smoother gentler landings. -
Page 23: Service And Repairs
Service and Repairs NOTICE: After any impact or replacement, always ensure the receiver and flight controller are secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver or flight cotroller, install the new receiver in the same orientation and manner as the original receiver or damage may result. -
Page 24: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Recommended Parts Part # Description Part # Description EFL01551 Fuselage, Painted: Habu STS SPMR1010 DXS Transmitter Only EFL01552 Wing, Painted: Habu STS SPMR8000 DX8 Transmitter Only MD2 EFL01553 Horizontal Stabilizer: Habu STS SPMR9910 DX9 Black Transmitter Only MD2 EFL01554 Landing Gear Set: Habu STS SPMX40003S30 4000mah 3S 11.1V Smart 30C;... -
Page 25: 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 of exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. -
Page 26: Limited Warranty
What this Warranty Covers Inspection or Services Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request at the date of purchase. -
Page 27: Fcc Information
EFL Habu STS PNP (EFL01575) Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directives. - Page 28 E-flite, Avian, Plug-N-Play, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, SRXL2, Spektrum AirWare, EC5, IC5, AS3X, 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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