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Flex innovations 6S RawPower MAMBA 10 G2 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 STOP BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR ASSEMBLY OF YOUR MAMBA 10 G2, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES , FEATURE CHANGES, MANUAL ADDENDUMS AND FIRMWARE CHANGES FOR BOTH YOUR MAMBA 10 G2 AND THE INSTALLED AURA 8 ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Wing Installation ................Introduction ....................Includes/Requires ..................Main Wing Installation (continued) ............. Linkage Setup ....................Specifications ....................Crow (Air Brakes) ..................Replacement Parts Listing ............... Optional Items ..................... Control Direction Test ................Flight Control Sensor Direction Test ............

  • Page 4: Replacement Parts Listing

    FPZAURA08ZZM10G2 Aura 8 for Mamba 10 G2 lifespan from them. Flex Innovations 12x5 Wood 2 Blade FPMPF1205EW Propeller for Electric Our airplanes are designed around our Potenza batteries and we recommend the Potenza 6S 1500mAh 45C Li-Po in the Mamba 10 G2 based on our extensive testing and development.

  • Page 5: Special Language Definitions

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

  • Page 6: Main Landing Gear Installation

    MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, (4) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws Insert the landing gear assembly into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage. The gear will sweep forward. Install the cover plate over the landing gear slot and secure with (4) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws. TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, (3) M3x12 self-tapping Phillips head cap screws Insert the tailwheel assembly so that it sweeps backwards in the slot of the bottom of the rudder.

  • Page 7: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver, Needle Nose pliers, Clear Tape (4 strips) 1. Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into the fuselage and roughly center. 2. Slide the left and right stabilizer halves onto the tube. Ensure that the control horn orients towards the belly of the airplane and that the elevator joiner tabs are properly indexed.

  • Page 8: Aura 8 Afcs

    AURA 8 AFCS The Aura 8 AFCS (Advanced Flight Control System) comes Description of Pre-Loaded Aura Flight Modes programmed and pre-installed in your Mamba 10 G2, making setup a breeze. This highly-refined 3-axis gyro Mode 1 (Sport): Gains are low and tuned for high speed aerobatics. Rates are low, makes the Mamba 10 G2 fly like it is a larger aircraft and in and exponential is tuned for comfortable flight.

  • Page 9: Connecting Battery/Arming Esc

    CONNECTING BATTERY/ARMING ESC Observe the following procedures to safely power up your model after it has been bound. Ensure propeller is removed unless this sequence is followed to power up before flight. 1. Turn on the transmitter. Lower the throttle stick AND throttle trim to their lowest settings.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Receiver To Aura

    Aura. The cable is included with the receiver when it is purchased Optional directly from Flex Innovations. You can also purchase the cable itself at flexinnovations.com (FPZA1039). Note: If you are using Futaba S.Bus, be sure to use the proper...

  • Page 11: Main Wing Installation

    MAIN WING INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 & #2 Phillips Screwdrivers, (4) M2x6mm self-tapping Phillips head screws, (1) M3x70mm machine Phillips head screw, (8) M3x12mm self-tapping Phillips head screws Locate the (4) cabane struts, fuselage, and top wing. Dry fit the cabane struts into the molded mounts in the wing and fuselage to ensure proper fitment and alignment.

  • Page 12: Main Wing Installation (Continued)

    MAIN WING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) There are two servo extensions coming out of the bottom of the fuselage, one for each aileron servo. Connect the aileron servo leads to these extensions. Be sure to connect the left wing servo to the extension labeled AIL L, and right wing servo to the extension labeled AIL R, then gently guide them inside the fuselage while mating the bottom wing to the fuselage Attach the bottom wing to the fuselage with (1) M3x70mm Phillips screw.

  • Page 13: Linkage Setup

    LINKAGE SETUP Mechanically adjust the control linkages so that the surfaces are neutral with zero trim and zero sub-trim. Final trim adjustments may be required during flight. For more information on flight trimming, please refer to the trimming section located on page 17 of this manual. At the servo, the stock linkage attachment is a Z-bend located in the outermost hole in the servo arm for the rudder and elevator, and the center hole for the ailerons.

  • Page 14: Control Direction Test

    CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN YOUR TRANSMITTER OR IN 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 BE PASSED! IF EITHER ONE DOES NOT PASS, DO NOT FLY! NOTE: There is pre-configured rudder to aileron and rudder to elevator mixing programmed into the Aura.

  • Page 15: Flight Control Sensor Direction Test

    FLIGHT CONTROL SENSOR 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 from 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 16: Propeller/Spinner Installation

    PROPELLER/SPINNER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 13mm Box Wrench, 2mm Hex Driver, (4) M2x8 Socket Head Cap Screws, M3x6mm machine screw Place the prop adapter on the motor. Ensure that it is fully seated. Apply a small amount of blue threadlock to each of the (4) M2x8 socket head cap screws, and secure the prop adapter to the motor using a 2mm hex driver.

  • Page 17: Center Of Gravity

    CENTER OF GRAVITY The center of gravity for the Mamba 10 G2 is located 2-13/32 to 2-9/16 inches (61 to 65mm) AFT of the LEADING EDGE of the BOTTOM WING, and is measured by lifting the completed aircraft upright, with all components installed, by the bottom wing. This measurement was determined from many test flights by designer and many time world aerobatic champion, Quique Somenzini.

  • Page 18: Flying Your Mamba 10 G2

    FLYING YOUR MAMBA 10 G2 Selecting a Flying Site Trimming Selecting a flying site is critical to a successful flight. Airplanes The first several flights on your new Mamba 10 G2 should be require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a dedicated to trimming and setup.

  • Page 19: Optional Wheel Pant Removal

    OPTIONAL WHEEL PANT REMOVAL For flyers that want the lightest possible setup, or that fly off of rough/unimproved fields, the wheel pants on the Mamba 10 G2 are designed to be removable. Two additional wheel collars have been provided in the hardware bag to retain the wheels after the wheel pants are removed. Required Tools and Fasteners: #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 1.5mm hex driver, (2) wheel collars Invert the airplane and locate the two wheel pant retaining screws and remove them.

  • Page 20: Replacing Aileron Servos

    REPLACING AILERON SERVOS Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver Unplug the servo from the receiver. Unscrew the servo arm from the servo and remove the servo arm. Unscrew the two mounting screws located at each end of the servo and remove. TIP: Plug a spare extension lead into the servo when removing to make it easier to route the lead of the replacement servo when installing it.

  • Page 21: Aircraft Troubleshooting Guide

    AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your Mamba 10 G2, refer to the table below to determine the probable cause and a recommended solution for the issue. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support at support@flexinnovations.com for further assistance. NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Questions & Assistance Flex Innovations, LLC. and its authorized resellers (“Flex”) warrant to Visit www.flexinnovations.com/flex-dealers for customer support in your region. the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of Inspection or Services purchase.
  • Page 23 Building and Flying Notes...
  • Page 24 . c o m The Mamba is officially licensed by: © 2020 Flex Innovations, LLC. All rights reserved. Potenza™ is a trademarks of Flex Innovations LLC DSM®, DSM2™, and DSMX™...

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