Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warn- ings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Box Contents Quick Start Information Transmitter Set up your transmitter using the Setup transmitter setup chart Hi Rate Low Rate 12mm 15mm 11mm Dual Rates 15mm 10mm Landing Takeoff Flaps =50mm =11mm Center of 85mm +/- 3 back from leading edge at the root.
Prefl ight Remove and inspect contents. 10 Test the retract operation. Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 11 Test the fl ap operation. Charge the fl ight battery. 12 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart. 13 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.
Model Assembly Horizontal Tail Installation 1. Slide the horizontal tail tube (A) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage. 2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal tail as shown. Ensure the control horn faces down. 3. Secure the two horizontal tail pieces in place using the 2 included screws (B). 4.
Model Assembly Continued Wing Installation 1. Remove the canopy hatch. 2. Guide the Flaps, Retracts and Aileron servo connectors (A) through the hole (B) located in the bottom of the fuselage as shown. Tip: If needed, use hemostats or pliers to pull the servo connectors into the fuselage.
Model Assembly Continued Propeller Installation IMPORTANT: It is recommended to install the propeller after all system setups are completed to reduce the chance of accidental propeller strike. 1. Install spinner back plate (E), Propeller (D) and collet (C) onto motor shaft (F). The propeller size numbers (10.5 x 8) must face out from the motor for correct propeller operation.
Optional Drop Tank and Antenna Mast Installation Drop Tank Slide the optional drop tanks (A) into the rails (B) on each wing. Check the Center of Gravity with the drop tanks installed. See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information. Antenna Mast Slide the antenna mast (C) into slot (D) on top of the fuselage.
Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection ® We recommend the E-fl ite 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the E-fl...
Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (EFLB22003S30) installed to the front edge of the battery tray. Tip: Measure the CG with the aircraft inverted.
In Flight Trimming During your fi rst fl ight, trim the aircraft for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle with fl aps and gear up. Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim 3 Seconds switches to straighten the aircraft’s fl ight path. After adjusting trim do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds.
Post Flight Disconnect the fl ight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety Repair or replace all damaged parts. and battery life). Store the fl ight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the Power OFF the transmitter. battery charge. Remove the fl...
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...
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
Product, (iv) attempted service by copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant outside of the shipping carton.
Compliance Information for the European Union EFL P-51D 1.2M BNF Basic (EFL8250) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provi- sions of the R&TTE and EMC Directive.
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