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Limit Thrust to 160 – 200 Neutons Vne 200 MPH 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 I7100 BVM ® 2019...
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Ultra Bandit EVO Assembly & Operation Manual...
Disclaimer .......................... 1 List of BVM supplied items ....................1 Recommended Accessories ....................1 BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model ................2 Required Tools ........................2 List of Adhesives/Lubricants needed ................. 2 List of Adhesives/Lubricants not necessarily needed ............2 UNPACKING ........................
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Ultra Bandit EVO Assembly & Operation Manual Trim ..........................19 Practice Approaches ......................19 Landing ..........................19 RX Battery Consumption ....................19...
Notice: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by BVM, Inc. The BVM Ultra Bandit Evo has been designed and flight tested around 160-200N class engines. Damage to the aircraft may result from exceeding this thrust limitation.
Ultra Bandit EVO Assembly & Operation Manual BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list. 180 Class BVM HI FLOW U.A.T. (BVM# TA-SR-1001) BVM Over Flow Tank...
Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and approve this work now. Using a stand, such as the BVM Ultra Bandit Jet Foam Cradle (K7300-65) will aid in the assembly of the Ultra Bandit Evo.
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 ® 2019 11/12/2019...
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 ® 2019 11/12/2019...
When this is done slot the rear of the tank to accept the ply tab. These can be glued into place using thick CA glue. Note a small bevel on the dowel will help when installing the tanks on the wings. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
MOUNTING THE TANKS Using the cardstock supplied cut out the card tool to fit around the carbon flex plate. Tape the template to the wing. Using the drill sizes on the template drill the wing accordingly. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
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The center hole gets tapped for a 10-32 stud. This is what holds your tank to the wing. NOTE: A small drop of thin CA will harden the threads and put tension on the stud. When done it will look like this. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
Ultra Bandit EVO Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT BOARD LAYOUT Gray- Brake Blue- Gear Up Red- Gear Down White- Door Open AIR VALVES Black-Door Close Air Fill Valve CENTRAL CONTROLLER BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
Use the space aft 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 ® 2019 11/12/2019...
Flap Right Grey Brake Red/White Steering Black Central Control Unit Follow the instruction in the Central Control Unit Manual that was provided along with this manual. NOTE: This has been programmed to Failsafe at 35 PSI. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
NOTE: We use Safety Wire inside the tanks to secure fittings and we use Spring Clamps on the outside. This has been done for you. Your Bandit will have a factory installed UAT Mount that also holds the Pump and ECU. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
Slide the Tailpipe towards the aft of the fuselage. Remove the (4) SHCS outside holding the cover down. Remove the (4) #2 SHCS inside the bypass. NOTE: You can radius the ByPass to allow clearance of the starter motor. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
BYPASS PREPARATION Tape off and scuff the aft inside portion of the bypass Apply (3) coats of BVM Heat Shield to the inside of the bypass. Note: A heat gun can be used to speed up the drying process in between coats.
Mount the ECU and Fuel Pump on the Equipment Board just forward of the intakes. The ECU battery is mounted on the tray in the nose area. NOTE: Here are a few examples. KingTech Installation JetCat Installation BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
RX Batteries and ECU Battery shown mounted. NOTE: Woods parts have a catalyzed sealer on them. The BVM Demo Model balances with this configuration and 6 ounces of ballast. Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System A flush mounted vent system is used on the fuel system.
Assembly & Operation Manual Below, the overflow/taxi tank is connected. The vent plug is installed. Center of Gravity Measure aft of the LE at the wing fuse joint 12”, place a piece of 1/2” wide tape on the fuselage. BVM ® 2019 11/12/2019...
Gyro DX18 and DX18QQ Transmitter File The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX18 transmitters. The file included on the SD card has all the mixes, rates, expos, and settings done for you. Setting the sub trim and travel adjustment must be accomplished by the modeler for the specific aircraft.
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 7 min. On the first flight, land a few minutes early to check fuel consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.
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