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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 horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language:...
Box Contents Quick Start Information Set up your transmitter using the Transmitter Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate 16mm 10mm Travel and Dual 10mm Rates 20mm 15mm Landing Takeoff Flaps q=25mm q=15mm Center of Gravity 120mm +/-3mm back from leading edge (CG) of wing at the fuselage.
SAFE Select Technology (BNF Basic) ® The evolutionary SAFE ® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the first flight with confidence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks.
Model Assembly Wing Installation IMPORTANT: The integrated servo connectors are in the wing and fuselage. Ensure that they slide together correctly. 1. Slide the wing tube into the fuselage. 2. Slide the wings onto the wing tube. 3. Secure the wing halves into position using the included 3 x 8mm screws. Disassemble in reverse order.
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Model Assembly Continued Horizontal Tail Installation 1. Remove the three 1.5 x 8mm self tapping screws holding the tail cover in place. 3. Install the tail cover and secure it in place with the screws. 2. Locate the horizontal stabilizer on the elevator pivot assembly, and secure it to the assembly with two 3 x 8mm screws 1.5 x 8mm Phillips head...
Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select (BNF Basic) This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2 /DSMX compatible Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence ™ ® ® transmitter. Visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of approved transmitters.
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection The Spektrum ™ 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery (SPMX22003S30) is recommended. Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries. 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.
SAFE Select Switch Designation ® SAFE ® Select technology can be easily assigned to any open switch (two or Mode 1 and 2 Transmitters three position) on the transmitter. With this new feature, you now have the flex- ibility to enable or disable the technology while in flight. IMPORTANT: Before assigning your desired switch, ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100% in both direction.
Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (SPMX22003S30). Tip: Measure the CG with the aircraft inverted. 120mm +/- 3mm back from leading edge of wing at the fuselage.
Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to prevent scraping the wingtips. Range Check your Radio System NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the WARNING: Always throttle and trim fully.
Post Flight 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and 5. Repair or replace all damaged parts. battery life). 6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the 2. Power OFF the transmitter. battery charge.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Reduced flight time or aircraft Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions underpowered Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery...
AMA 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. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and related AMA guidelines, any additional rules specific to the flying site, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.
Product, (iv) attempted service by using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant protection.
2904 Research Road EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Champaign, IL 61822 USA E-Flite Cherokee 1.3M BNF Basic (EFL54500); Hereby, Horizon Hobby, EU Importer of Record: LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: EU Radio Horizon Hobby, GmbH Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Recommended Receivers•Empfohlene Empfänger•Récepteurs Recommandés•Ricevitori Raccomandati PNP Only • Nur PNP • PNP Uniquement • Solo PNP Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Ummantelter AR620-6-Kanal- Récepteur aérien avec Ricevente aereo AR620 6 canali SPMAR620 AR620 DSMX 6-Channel Sport Receiver Flugzeugempfänger revêtement 6 canaux AR620 con rivestimento Telemetry Equipped Receivers Empfänger mit Telemetrie...
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Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Motor: 1.2m gekipptes Motore: Cucciolo ad ala tagliata EFL5166 Motor: 1.2m Clipped Wing Cub Moteur: 1.2m Clipper Wing Cub Flügeljunges da 1.2 m Fusoliera verniciata: Cherokee EFL5451 Painted Fuselage: Cherokee 1.3m Gemalter Rumpf: Cherokee 1.3m Fuselage peint: Cherokee 1.3m 1.3m...
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Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Park Flyer Werkzeugsortiment, 5 Park Flyer assortimento attrezzi, EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5 pc Assortiment d'outils park flyer, 5pc teilig 5 pc EC3 Connettore femmina x EFLAEC302 EC3 Battery Connector, Female (2) EC3 Akkukabel, Buchse (2) Prise EC3 femelle (2pc)
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E-flite, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Plug-N-Play, AS3X, SAFE, the SAFE logo, ModelMatch, Z-Foam, Passport, Prophet, EC3, 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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