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: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
Box Contents Table of Contents Transmitter Setup ..........4 Flying Tips and Repairs ........12 Prefl ight Checklist ..........5 Post Flight Checklist ...........12 Assembly ..............5 Service of Power Components ......13 Transmitter and Receiver Binding ......7 Troubleshooting Guide ........13 Battery Installation ..........8 Limited Warranty ..........15 ESC Arming ............8 Warranty and Service Contact Information ..16 Control Direction Test ...........9...
Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT: Set up your transmitter before binding Computerized Transmitter Setup your transmitter to the aircraft. (DX6i, DX6, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18) Before binding a non-computerized transmitter, Start all transmitter programming with a blank ensure all servo reversing is set to normal and trim ACRO model (do a model reset), then name the is at center.
Prefl ight Checklist 1. Charge fl ight battery. 6. Adjust center of gravity. 2. Install fl ight battery in aircraft (once it has 7. Perform a radio system Range Check. been fully charged). 8. Find a safe and open area. 3.
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4. Apply foam-compatible medium CA to the strut mounting slots on both wings. Slide the left and right struts in the slots between the wings as shown. Make sure the wings are straight, level and parallel with each other. The blue graphic should be at the top of the strut with the decal at the bottom...
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter ® code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse ™...
Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery hatch. 2. Apply hook and loop tape to the bottom of the battery. 3. Install the battery (A) in the battery cavity towards the front of the fuselage. Refer to the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery’s position.
Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction. Always keep throttle at the low position during testing. Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them.
Control Centering Before the fi rst fl ights, or in the event of an accident, make sure the fl ight control surfaces are centered. Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces are not centered. Lower Ailerons, Rudder and Elevator 1.
Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is 45mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root. The battery compartment is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment. Start by installing the battery fully forward with the connectors facing the front of the aircraft.
Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before Landing choosing a location to fl y your aircraft. Land into the wind. This is very important for this We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in no model. Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches greater than moderate winds.
Service of Power Components Disassembly CAUTION: Always disconnect the battery before handling or adjusting the propeller or motor. Failure to do so could result in personal injury. Propeller 1. Remove the 2 screws (A) from the spinner (B). Carefully separate the spinner from the back plate (C).
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not ESC did not arm because throttle stick and/or Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest respond to throttle throttle trim too high setting but responds to Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter other controls Motor disconnected from ESC...
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, LLC (“Horizon”) warrants to the original your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will Horizon to better answer your questions and service be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the you in the event that you may need any assistance.
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) users in the European Union No. HH2014062104 This product must not be disposed Product(s): Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic of with other waste. Instead, it is the Item Number(s): EFL6650 user’s responsibility to dispose of their...
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