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Summary of Contents for Ares Decathlon
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Wingspan 29.25 in. (743mm) Wing Chord 5.25 in. (133.3mm) Wing Area 152 sq. in. Length 22.75 in (578mm) Flying Weight 12.6 oz. (357 grams) Battery 3S 600mAh w/JST Motor Brushless 1400Kv 15A Brushless... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FLIGHT CONTROLS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16 CONTROL THROWS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 CENTER OF GRAVITY �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 FIRST FLIGHT CHECKLIST ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 18 FLYING ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 USING ALTERNATE RADIO SYSTEMS ������������������������������������������������������������������ 19 NFP CONTROL UNIT ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 WARRANTY ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 22 DECATHLON REPLACEMENT PARTS ������������������������������������������������������������������� 23... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
INTRODUCTION The Ares Advantage Decathlon 350 is the ideal airplane for learning to fly RC because it includes both the technology that helps teach you how to fly and the capability to make flying fun once you’ve learned. The technology is the innovative new Aegis Natural Flight Progression (NFP) system with 3 different flying modes (Beginner, Intermediate, and Unassisted) that provide the stable assistance you need to learn to fly on your own. -
Page 4: General Precautions
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Never operate your model if the voltage of the batteries in the transmitter is too low. • Always operate your model in an open area away from obstacles, people, vehicles, buildings, etc� • Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.). -
Page 5: Decatholon 350 Rtf Contents
Item Description Not Available Separately ..Decathlon 350 RFR Airframe with NFP Control Board REQUIRED TO COMPLETE RFR The Decathlon 350 RFR requires the following to complete using Spektrum products: • 6+ channel Programmable DSM2 or DSMX Transmitter • DSM2 or DSMX Satellite Receiver •... -
Page 6: Lipo Battery Warning
LiPo BATTERY WARNING IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries also used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or personal injury as mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries. -
Page 7: Lipo Battery Charging
LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load. • In the case of the 3-Cell/3S 11.1V LiPo battery used to power the Decathlon, you will not want to allow the battery to fall below 9.0V during flight. The electronic speed control (ESC) has low voltage cutoff (LVC) •... -
Page 8: Airplane Assembly
AIRPLANE ASSEMBLY Assemble the vertical tail to the horizontal Place the tail assembly into position on the tail� fuselage. Insert the two 5/16” (8mm) long screws Install the tail wheel bracket with two small from the tail screw bag into the holes on screws. - Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTE For the NFP system to function properly it is important that the pushrods be installed in the correct position on the control horns. The outer hole on the control horn is the correct position for both elevator ane rudder pushrod. Locate the landing gear assembly and in- Using two washer head screws, secure the sert into slot at the rear of the battery box.
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Page 10: Installing Flight Battery
Screw one plain 3mm nut onto motor shaft. Slide propeller onto shaft followed by a Seat it as far down the threads as possible. plain washer, a plain 3mm nut and a 3mm locking nut to complete. Slide the spinner onto the motor shaft and Tighten the plain 3mm nut, then snug the slide back into position. -
Page 11: Centering Control Surfaces
CENTERING CONTROL SURFACES Before your first flight it is important to center all your control surfaces to their neutral positions. Turn on the transmitter with the throttle stick in the lowest (OFF) position and plug in the flight bat- tery. This will initialize the servos. Make sure that the mode switch on the upper right shoulder of the transmitter is in the OFF position, away from the front of the transmitter. -
Page 12: Transmitter Details
NFP OVERVIEW NFP stands for Natural Flight Progression. This innovative new technology is built into the Decathlon 350 and is designed to aid in learning to fly and assist and enhance your flying even after you are an accomplished pilot. -
Page 13: Nfp Mode Switch
NFP MODE SWITCH The Natural Flight Progression Mode Switch is located on the right shoulder of the transmitter. It is a 3-position switch. When flipped toward the front of the transmitter it is in Beginner Mode, the middle position is Intermediate Mode and when flipped to the rear the NFP assis- tance is turned completely off. -
Page 14: Nfp Trim Button
3-1/2” (89mm) Next, raise the rear of the Decathlon to approximately flying position, about 3-1/2” (89mm). IMPORTANT NOTE – Trimming in stabilized modes is done electronically. Do NOT try to adjust the mechanical trims on the transmitter when in stabilized modes! At this point, please refer back to 2. -
Page 15: Esc (Electronic Speed Control)
For more details on the Decathlon 350 and the NFP control system, visit the Ares website at www.ares-rc.com. ESC (ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL) The factory installed 15A brushless motor ESC arms when the flight battery is plugged in and the ESC receives a valid low throttle signal from the receiver. -
Page 16: Flight Controls
FLIGHT CONTROLS THE EXAMPLE SHOWS A MODE 2 RADIO SYSTEM RIGHT LEFT Ailerons The aileron stick is moved to the right to initiate a right bank. The right aileron will move upward and the left downward. When the aileron stick is moved to the left, the opposite will occur. Rudder RIGHT LEFT... -
Page 17: Control Throws
CENTER OF GRAVITY 40mm The RTF Decathlon’s CG is set just by installing the supplied 600mAh battery. If you are using a different battery or other components check to see that you have maintained the correct CG. Measured from the leading edge of the wing the CG is 40mm +/- 5mm. -
Page 18: First Flight Checklist
Ease back on the elevator stick and the Decathlon will smoothly climb out. Use the aileron stick to initiate a turn and continue to climb to a com- fortable altitude. In Beginner mode the rudder is electronically mixed with ailerons to make coordinated turns with only aileron inputs. -
Page 19: Using Alternate Radio Systems
The channel should be configured such that it assumes a value of 100% when the button/switch is depressed. In this case, the Decathlon will be in the normal flight mode. When the button/switch is depressed, the channel should assume a value of -100%, and the airplane will be in... - Page 20 Then channel should be configured such that it assumes a value of 100% when the button/ switch is depressed. In this case, the Decathlon will be in the normal flight mode. When the button/ switch is not depressed, the channel should assume a value of -100%, and the airplane will be in NFP trim mode.
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Page 21: Nfp Control Unit
PRE-FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK Before taking off, it is critical to check the polarity of all controls to avoid a crash! Moving the aileron stick to the left should raise the left aileron and lower the right aileron. Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the radio should cause the elevator to move up, and moving the rudder stick to the right should cause the rudder to swing to the right. -
Page 22: Warranty
• In addition to the leveling function in Beginner mode, the NFP technology also mixes some rudder with the ailerons to produce coordinated turns even when only the aileron stick is used for turns. Even though rudder is mixed automatically, additional rudder can be added by moving the rudder stick along with the aileron stick. -
Page 23: Decathlon Replacement Parts
DECATHLON REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Number Description AZSC305C 305C 3-CELL 3S 11.1V LiPo, 0.5A DC Balancing Charger AZSC1305PS 1305PS 100-120V AC to 13V DC Adapter, 0.5A Power Supply, US Plug AZSC1305PSAU 1305PS 120-240V AC to 13V DC Adapter, 0.5A Power Supply, AU Plug AZSC1305PSEU 1305PS 120-230V AC to 13V DC Adapter, 0.5A Power Supply, EU Plug... - Page 24 ©2014 Rev 1�0 10/1714...
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