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- Page 1 Opterra ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection ®...
- Page 2 Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warn- ings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Set up your transmitter using the Setup transmitter setup chart Down Elevon elevator 15mm 16mm Throws aileron 22mm 19mm Inline with dimples located just in front of Center of finger pockets on bottom of fuselage, slightly Gravity (CG) nose down when balanced at the dimples. -
Page 4: Preflight
Preflight Remove and inspect contents. 10 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 11 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft. Charge the flight battery. 12 Adjust flight controls and transmitter. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart. 13 Perform a radio system Range Test. -
Page 5: Model Assembly
Model Assembly Wing Installation 1. Slide a winglet (A) onto each wing. 2. Secure the winglet into place using the included (smaller sized) locking pin (B). Insert the pin and turn it 90 degrees to lock it into place. 3. Slide the front wing tube (short) (C) and back wing tube (D) into the fuse- lage. -
Page 6: Optional Camera Mounts
Optional Camera Mounts Round Nose Removal 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) from each side of the nose cone. 2. Push the tab (B) and rotate the nose down and away from the fuselage. Camera / FPV Camera Installation The included flat nose allows you to mount various types of cameras. The in- cluded foam inserts allow you install many types of cameras, including a GoPro or a Spektrum FPV Camera and many others. - Page 7 Optional Camera Mounts Continued FPV Transmitter Installation The FPV transmitter can be installed in the center of the fuselage as shown 1. Remove the canopy hatch from the fuselage. 2. Secure the FPV transmitter into place using hook and loop tape in the loca- tion shown.
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Page 8: Control Horn And Servo Arm Settings
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo Horns Arms arms. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes. NOTICE: If control throws are changed from the factory settings, the AR631 gain values may need to be adjusted. -
Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver Binding / Switching On And Off Safe Select
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2 /DSMX compatible trans- ™ ® ® mitter. Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a specific manner as described below. -
Page 10: Battery Installation And Esc Arming
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend the Spektrum 2200-3200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery (SPMX32003S30). If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the Spektrum Li-Po battery packs to fit in the fuselage. -
Page 11: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
Center of Gravity (CG) Establishing the correct center of gravity (CG) is very important for a success- ful flight experience with this aircraft. The correct CG location is identified by the molded dimples just in front of the finger pockets on the bottom of the aircraft. -
Page 12: In Flight Trimming
In Flight Trimming During your first flight, trim the aircraft for level flight in a glide (power off). Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s flight path. 3 seconds After adjusting trim do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance. -
Page 13: Post Flight
Post Flight Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety Repair or replace all damaged parts. and battery life). Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the Power OFF the transmitter. battery charge. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Aircraft will not re- Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed... -
Page 15: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2018 A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the... -
Page 17: Contact Information
EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU Champaign, IL 61822 USA EU Importer of Record: EFL Opterra PNP (EFL11175); Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the Horizon Hobby, GmbH device is in compliance with the following: EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Hanskampring 9 The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following 22885 Barsbüttel Germany... -
Page 18: Optional Parts
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice Punta anteriore in espanso: EFL11101 Foam Nose: Opterra Schaumnase: Opterra Opterra - Nez en mousse Opterra Punta anteriore con allogg. video- EFL11102 Camera Nose: Opterra Kameranase: Opterra... - Page 19 E-flite, Opterra, AS3X, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Plug-N-Play, ModelMatch, Dynamite, Prophet, EC3, SAFE, the SAFE logo, 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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