E-flite Adagio 280 BNF Basic User Manual
Adagio™ 280
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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NOTICE
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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.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
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 cial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could
result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision. 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 warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or
serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found
in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer
to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty
with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming
compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under
14 years. This is not a toy.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model to avoid collisions or injury.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject
to interference from many sources outside your
control. Interference can cause momentary loss
of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away
from full-size vehicles, traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and
anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment
not specifi cally designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your
mouth as it could cause serious injury or
even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep the transmitter powered on while
aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set
before fl ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
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Box Contents
Table of Contents
Prefl ight Checklist .................................................4
Wing Installation ...................................................4
Horizontal Tail Installation .....................................5
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................6
Battery Installation ................................................7
ESC Arming ..........................................................7
Control Direction Test ...........................................8
Control Centering .................................................8
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ....................8
Dual Rates ............................................................9
Center of Gravity (CG) ...........................................9
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Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................10
Post Flight Checklist ...........................................11
Service of Power Components ............................11
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................12
Limited Warranty ................................................13
Warranty and Service Contact Information ..........14
FCC Information ..................................................14
Compliance Information for the European Union ..14
Replacement Parts ..............................................54
Optional Parts and Accessories ...........................55
Specifi cations
56.0 in (1420mm)
Installed
BL 280 Outrunner Motor, 1260Kv
(EFLM7011)
BL Controller, 10A (EFLA7300BR)
AR6335 6-Channel AS3X
Receiver, Air (SPMAR6335)
(6) 3.5 g Digital Servo (EFLR7100)
29.9 in (760mm)
Need to Complete
12.5oz
(356 g)
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450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po, 18AWG
JST (EFLB4503SJ30)
Recommended Battery Charger:
Prophet™ Sport Plus 50W AC DC
Charger (DYNC2010CA)
Recommended Transmitter:
DSM2®/DSMX® technology with adjustable
dual rate and exponential (DX4e and up)
®
Nanolite
Full Range
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Prefl ight Checklist
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1. Charge fl ight battery.
2. Install fl ight battery in aircraft (once it has
been fully charged).
3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.
4. Make sure linkages move freely.
5. Perform Control Direction Test with
transmitter.
Wing Installation
1. Remove the canopy hatch before installing the
wings.
2. Slide the wing tube (A) into the fuselage.
3. Install the left and right wing (B and C) over
the wing tube and into the wing slot of the
fuselage while inserting the aileron and fl ap
servo connectors through the provided holes.
Tip: If needed, use hemostats or pliers to pull the
servo connectors into the fuselage.
CAUTION: DO NOT crush or otherwise
damage the wiring when attaching the wing
to the fuselage.
4. Connect the aileron servos from the wings to
the Y-harness connectors in the fuselage. The
left and right aileron servos can be connected
to either side of the Y-harness.
IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the AS3X system
requires connection of both ailerons to the included
Y-harness and the AILE channel of the receiver.
5. Connect the fl ap servos from the wings to
the Y-harness connectors in the fuselage. The
left and right fl ap servos can be connected to
either side of the Y-harness.
6. Secure the left and right wings to the fuselage
using the 2 included screws (D).
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6. Adjust center of gravity.
7. Perform a radio system Range Check.
8. Find a safe and open area.
9. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
Ailerons
B
A
C
Flaps
D
7. Replace the canopy on the fuselage.
When needed, disassemble in reverse order.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the servo connectors,
do not pull on the servo wires. Use a screwdriver
or pliers to break the friction fi t of the servo
connectors. Failure to do so could result in damage
to the servo wiring.
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Horizontal Tail Installation
Required Adhesives:
Medium CA
1. Apply a small amount of CA (cyanoacrylate
adhesive) glue to the channel in the top of the
horizontal tail.
IMPORTANT: Keep glue away from the elevator
hinge.
2. Insert the tail wheel housing and the tail in the
slots in the rear of the fuselage.
3. Connect the elevator clevis (A) to the control
horn (B). Refer to the Control Horn and Servo
Arm Settings for correct connection.
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A
B
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects
the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Once the battery discharges to 3V per
cell, the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos
to land the airplane.
When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the fl ight battery.
Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after each fl ight. Charge your Li-Po
battery to about half capacity before storage. Make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge.
For your fi rst fl ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 6 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or
shorter fl ights once you have fl own the model. Flights of 10 minutes are achievable if using proper throttle
management.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver
to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er)
code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need
to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX
technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the
receiver for proper operation.
Any full range Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter
can bind to the DSM2/DSMX receiver. Please visit
www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of compatible
transmitters.
Important: Before binding a non-computerized
transmitter, ensure all servo reversing is set to
normal and trim is at center. Before binding a
computerized transmitter, choose a blank model
memory with only default (zero) settings. Select 1
aileron, 1 fl ap for the wing type.
Failure to do so could affect fl ight performance.
9 Binding Procedure
1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions
for binding to a receiver (location of
transmitter’s Bind control).
2. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected
from the aircraft.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Bind the AR6335 receiver to a DSM2/DSMX
transmitter by inserting a bind plug in the bind
port of the receiver.
5. Connect the fl ight battery to the aircraft.
The receiver LED will begin to fl ash rapidly
(typically after 5 seconds).
6. Ensure that control surface trims are centered
and the throttle and throttle trims are in the
low position to correctly set the failsafe.
7. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to
your transmitter’s manual for binding button or
switch instructions.
8. Keep the aircraft immobile out of the wind and,
after 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED
will become solid, indicating that the receiver
is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not
turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at
the back of the manual.
9. Remove the bind plug from the receiver and
store it in a safe place. If the plug is diffi cult to
remove, carefully use pliers or a screwdriver to
overcome the friction fi t.
For subsequent fl ights, power on the transmitter
before connecting the fl ight battery.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter
with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse
the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your
Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe
instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter
manual for instructions on reversing the throttle
channel.
BIND PLUG
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