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Preflight
1
Remove and inspect contents.
2
Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
3
Charge the flight battery.
4
Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.
5
Fully assemble the airplane.
6
Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
7
Check the Center of Gravity (CG).
8
Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.
Transmitter Setup
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and
receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.
IMPORTANT: The included receiver has been programmed specifically for
operation in this aircraft.
If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature. Always engage
throttle cut before approaching the aircraft.
Dual Rates
Low rate is recommended for the initial flights.
NOTICE: To ensure AS3X
®
technology functions properly, do not lower rate
values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of
the pushrods on the servo arm.
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide for more information.
Exponential
After first flights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter.
Transmitter Telemetry Setup
If the transmitter that you intend to use with this aircraft is not displaying
telemetry data, visit spektrumrc.com and update your firmware. With the latest
firmware installed on your transmitter the telemetry option should now be
functional on your transmitter.
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Some of the terminology and function locations used in the iX12 and iX20 programming
may be slightly different than other Spektrum AirWare™ radios. The names given in
parenthesis correspond to the iX12 and iX20 programming terminology. Consult your
transmitter manual for specific information about programming your transmitter.
The settings provided above for the DX6 and DX6e do not allow for the use of a SAFE Select
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switch. To use a SAFE Select switch on these systems see the section below for transmitter
setup and operation information.
Factory Installed Propeller Removal
CAUTION: Before connecting a flight battery and binding to a
transmitter, remove the factory installed propeller.
1. Remove the spinner nut (A) using an adjustable wrench.
2. Slide the washer (B), propeller (C), spinner backplate (D), backplate (E) off
the propeller shaft.
Keep the removed parts in a safe place as they will need to be reinstalled at
the end of the model assembly process.
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9
Make sure linkages move freely.
10 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
11 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.
12 Adjust flight controls and transmitter.
13 Perform a radio system Range Test.
14 Find a safe open area to fly.
15 Plan flight for flying field conditions.
Computerized Transmitter Setup
Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (perform a model reset),
then name the model.
2 Position switch
Set Dual Rates to
HIGH 100%
LOW 50%
Set Servo Travel to
100%
Set Throttle Cut to
-100%
DXe
Refer to spektrumrc.com for the appropriate download setup.
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Go to CHANNEL ASSIGN:
DX7S
CHANNEL INPUT CONFIG
DX8
AUX2 Switch A
SELECT GEAR: INH
DX6e
DX6 (Gen2)
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP (Model Utilities)
DX7 (Gen2)
DX8e
DX8 (Gen2)
DX9
DX10t
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
DX18
DX20
iX12
iX20
3. Set AIRCRAFT TYPE (Model Setup, Aircraft Type)
NX6
Wing: Normal
NX8
NX10
D
C
A B
3 Position switch
HIGH 100%
MID 70%
LOW 50%
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