Horizon Hobby E-flite F-27 Evolution Instruction Manual

Horizon Hobby E-flite F-27 Evolution Instruction Manual

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F-27 Evolution
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
®
SAFE
Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

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  • Page 1 ™ F-27 Evolution Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ® SAFE Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection...
  • Page 2 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 www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Set up your transmitter using the Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate 20mm 15mm Dual Rates 22mm 15mm 17mm Center of 140mm forward from the fi rewall. Gravity (CG) Flight Timer 4 minutes Setting Specifi...
  • Page 4: Select Technology (Bnf Only)

    SAFE ® Select Technology (BNF only) The evolutionary SAFE ® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the fi rst fl ight with confi dence. 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.
  • Page 5: Model Assembly

    Model Assembly Installing the Wings 1. Insert the wing rods into the fuselage. 2. Slide the wings onto the wing rods and push the wing into position until the clips snap into place. Vertical Tail Installation Insert the vertical stabilizers into position and press down, ensuring they click into position.
  • Page 6: Transmitter And Receiver Binding/ Safe Select On/Off (Bnf Only)

    Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select (BNF only) Switching ON SAFE Select Binding Sequence This product requires an approved Spektrum ™ DSM2 ® /DSMX ® compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. The aircraft has an optional SAFE Select feature, which can be switched ON or OFF easily by binding in a specifi...
  • Page 7: Receiver Selection And Installation (Pnp Only)

    Receiver Selection and Installation (PNP only) The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose AR636 to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range Confi guration (sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions.
  • Page 8: Final Setup

    Final Setup Control Surface Centering After assembly and transmitter setup, confi rm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages. If adjustment is required, turn the ball link on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn.
  • Page 9: Center Of Gravity (Cg)

    Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from fi rewall forward. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S300). 67mm Control Direction Test ® 1. Place the aircraft into a mode without SAFE Transmitter Control Surface Reaction Transmitter Control Surface Reaction...
  • Page 10: Flying Tips And Repairs

    Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location. NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage WARNING: Range Check your Radio System to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and Always decrease Before fl...
  • Page 11: Operation On 4S Lipo Batteries (Optional)

    Operation on 4S LiPo Batteries (optional) The F-27 Evolution™ aircraft can be fl own out of the box on 3S and is capable of handling 4S batteries on the included speed controller, motor and propeller combination, but the LVC setting in the ESC comes with a cutoff for a 3S battery. For 4S operation, the ESC LVC settings should be changed to a 4S LVC setting or 74% cutoff.
  • Page 12: Motor Service

    Motor Service CAUTION: Always disconnect the fl ight battery before performing motor service. Disassembly 1. Remove the prop nut and then remove the propeller and prop adaptor from the motor shaft. 2. Remove the 4 screws (A), the motor, and X-mount from the fuselage.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Aircraft will not re- Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed...
  • Page 14: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 B. RADIO CONTROL A. GENERAL 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight of others.
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    Product, (iv) attempted service by offi ce. anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not Warranty Requirements purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant...
  • Page 16: Contact Information

    EFL5675 F-27D Evolution PNP; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive. EFL5650 F-27D Evolution BNF; Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of the RED and EMC Directives.
  • Page 17: Recommended Receivers

    Recommended Receivers•Empfohlene Empfänger Récepteurs Recommandés•Ricevitori Raccomandati PNP Only • Nur PNP • PNP Uniquement • Solo PNP Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice AR400 4-Channel DSMX AR400-4-Kanal-DSMX- Récepteur d’avion DSMX Ricevente aereo AR400 DSMX SPMAR400 Aircraft Receiver Flugzeugempfänger 4 canaux AR400...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFL5601 Fuselage Rumpf Fuselage Fusoliera EFL5602 Wing set Flügelsatz Ensemble d’ailes Set ali EFL5603   Fin set Seitenleitwerks Ensemble stabilisateurs verticaux Set coda verticale EFL5604...
  • Page 19 E-fl ite, F-27 Evolution, 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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