BVM Go Fly eBandit Evo Assembly & Operation Manual

BVM Go Fly eBandit Evo Assembly & Operation Manual

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Length: 76", Wing Span: 67"
12s-14s EVF Unit
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.0
January 2019
Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
3481 state Road 419  Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA
tel. 407-327-6333  fax. 407-327-5020
I5500
BVM ® 2018

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  • Page 1 12s-14s EVF Unit ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL Version 1.0 January 2019 Equipped with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts 3481 state Road 419  Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA tel. 407-327-6333  fax. 407-327-5020 I5500 BVM ® 2018...
  • Page 2 eBandit Evo Assembly & Operation Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Disclaimer .......................... 1 List of BVM supplied items ....................1 Recommended Accessories ....................2 BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model ................2 Required Tools ........................3 List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed ................. 3 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed ............3 UNPACKING ........................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Go Fly eBandit Evo. This model represents the latest in manufacturing technology and completion for the R/C jet enthusiast. The factory has expertly crafted and thoroughly inspected all aspects of the model. Only a small amount of work is required to complete the assembly of your eBandit Evo.
  • Page 5: Recommended Accessories

    Bavarian Demon Aero Cortex Pro Gyro (#V-DA-BD-Cortex Pro) General Purpose Jet Foam Cradle (#PA-SR-0080) BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list. 12s EVF Unit BVM Power Plug 3...
  • Page 6: Required Tools

    Dry Lube BVM# 1947 Pacer Z-42 # PT42 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed Available at BVMJets.com BVM Aeropoxy # 9566 BVM Qt Poxy # PA-SR-0042 Zap-A-Goo # PT12 BVM Thin Lube for “O” Rings BVM# 1945 BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    After reading this entire manual, get familiar with the major kit components. NOTE: Damaged parts must be reported to BVM within 7 days of receiving your kit. Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and approve this work now.
  • Page 8: Installing Tail Surfaces

    Secure each stab by tightening the bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. Install the vertical fin Connect the servo leads and secure with servo clips or tape. Insert the Carbon Rods into the receivers. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 9: Wing Preperation And Installation

    Assembly & Operation Manual Secure the vertical fin by tightening the clamps bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. WING PREPERATION AND INSTALLATION Lubricate the O’Rings with Super O- Lube (BVM# 5779). Lubricate the axles with Super Lube (BVM# 5784). BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 10 Connect the servo leads and secure with servo clips or tape. Connect the color coded Air Lines Insert the Carbon Rods into the receivers. Secure each wing by tightening the (4) clamp bolts with a 9/64 ball wrench. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 11: Equipment Board Layout

    EQUIPMENT BOARD LAYOUT NOTE: The color of the equipment board will be white with all paint schemes. (See page 10 for Servo wiring.) Gray- Brake Blue- Gear Up Red- Gear Down White- Door Open Black-Door Close BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Rx

    Use the space left of the Receiver to mount the Gyro of your choice. Use the 2-sided adhesive tape provided by the Gyro manufacture to adhere the gyro in place. Follow the manufacture guidelines to connect to the receiver. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 13: Wiring The Model

    We use a single strip of Velcro down the middle and a strap around the tray to hold the battery in place. NOTE The front battery tray can hold two packs. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 14 One strip of Velcro on the side and one under the battery is all we use to hold the pack in place. This is the same on the left and right. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 15: Evf Mounting

    The thrust tube has two laser cut holes in it already, this is your guide for drilling the EVF unit to accept the 2 button head screws that hold it to the EVF unit. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 16: Mount Rx Battery Or Batteries

    Velcro for the turbine battery as shown. Glue on a balsa block to hold the RX Battery or Batteries in place. The batteries will mount in the nose of the Bandit EVO as shown on the battery tray. BVM ® 2018 02/27/2018...
  • Page 17: Center Of Gravity

    Measure aft of the LE at the wing fuse joint 8.3”, place a piece of 1/2” wide tape on the fuselage. BVM used the back side of the tape to CG for a slight nose down balance. OPTION: Install a #2 button head screw a 1/4”...
  • Page 18: Control Surface Deflections And Expo Settings

    Gyro DX20,DX18, and DX18QQ Transmitter File The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX20 transmitters. The file included on the SD card has all the mixes, rates, expos, and settings done for you. Setting the sub trim, switches, and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft.
  • Page 19: First Flight Profile

    Make the first flight with the gyro “off”. See also BVM article “Gyro Sense”. Flight Time The BVM demo model’s transmitter timer is set for 6 minutes. On the first flight, land a couple minutes early to check battery consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.

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