Esport Phoenix Instruction Manual

With brushless motor and 4-bladed prop
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With Brushless Motor and 4-Bladed Prop

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS:
Wingspan:
Length:
Weight (inc. battery):
54 in. (1380mm)
36 in. (920mm)
24 oz. (690g)

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  • Page 1: Assembly Instructions

    With Brushless Motor and 4-Bladed Prop ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS: Wingspan: 54 in. (1380mm) Length: 36 in. (920mm) Weight (inc. battery): 24 oz. (690g)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRAINING, CRASHES & SPARES your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated The Phoenix has been designed to be strong and very collection point for the recycling of waste electrical easy to repair, however, it is not invulnerable and most and electronic equipment.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Mains power supply (Only included in RTF complete set) Wrench / Hex Key ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 8 x AA Transmitter batteries 5-minute Epoxy Glue Small Phillips screwdriver Hobby Knife NB. If purchasing the RTF version excluding TX/RX/Charger/Power supply you will need to purchase these separately Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4: Lithium Polymer Battery Safety

    Over-discharging will shorten the life of the battery or destroy it. Stop fl ying immediately you notice the model is losing power and recharge the battery. WARNING! Do not short circuit—battery may explode! IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY PLEASE READ THE LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 5: Charging The Fl Ight Battery

    If the charge LED is solid Red when you plug in the battery no charge is needed. 3. When the battery is fully charged disconnect the battery from the charger. Disconnect the 12V power source from the charger. Your Li-po is ready for use. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6: Assembling The Phoenix

    ASSEMBLING THE PHOENIX Locate the carbon fi bre spar and left hand wing panel. Gently push the carbon fi bre spar into the left hand main wing panel until it is fully inserted. Insert the other end of the carbon fi bre spar into the wing opening of the fuselage.
  • Page 7 If the horizontal tail does not line up, now is the time to remove a small amount of foam from the high side of the fuselage. Dry fi t again to confi rm correct alignment. RIGHT Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Note: Do not tighten the grub screw with your wrench/hex key just yet. You may need to adjust this later to ensure a neutral setting for the elevator once the transmitter and the Phoenix are turned on. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 9 18. Before each fl ight, make sure the battery is secure. 19. Re-attach the canopy. The canopy is held securely in place with strong magnets. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10: Assembling The Propeller

    Note: Locate the grub screws over the fl at spot on the motor shaft. The fl at spots help secure the propeller and prevent it falling off in fl ight. 23. Tighten the grub screws on either side of the spinner with your wrench/hex key. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 11: Switch On The Transmitter

    27. After turning ON the transmitter as shown above, plug in the battery to turn on the Phoenix. Note: Always turn your transmitter ON before you turn your plane on. Note: Always turn your plane OFF before you turn your transmitter OFF. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 12: Transmitter Layout

    29. Right Stick is Elevator (up and down) and Ailerons (side to side). Elevator Down Throttle High 30. Retract (Ch.5) switch is on Right front. (Not Aileron Rudder Aileron used on Phoenix). Rudder Right Right Left Left 31. Servo reversing switches across lower front of case.
  • Page 13: Control Checks

    fl ight 52. The CG (Center of Gravity) for the Phoenix is located 2-1/2” to 2-3/4” (65-70mm) behind the leading edge of the main wing at the root of the wing.
  • Page 14: Prefl Ight Checks

    7. Wait for a calm or light wind day for fi rst fl ights. 8. If you are new to R/C fl ying, consider having an accomplished fl yer make the fi rst fl ight and trim the aircraft. Phoenix Instruction Manual...
  • Page 15: Flying

    When the throttle is completely off the large 4-bladed prop creates a great deal of drag which will cause the model to slow down quickly. We hope that you enjoy your Phoenix as much as we do.
  • Page 16 With Brushless Motor and 4-Bladed Prop Australasian agents: Model Engines, Melbourne, Australia www.modelengines.com.au European agents: J Perkins Distribution, Lenham, England www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk 07.09...

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