E-FLITE Carbon-Z Scimitar Instruction Manual

Carbon-ZTM Scimitar

Instruction Manual - Bedienungsanleitung - Manuel d’utilisation - Manuale di Istruzioni

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

• This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

• 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.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all

risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use imme-

diately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of

40–120º F. Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

• NEVER USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside safe temperature range.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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. 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.

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury, and/or property damage.

Battery Warnings

To register your product online, visit www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

Welcome to the cutting edge of electric ﬂ ight! Your E-ﬂ ite® Carbon-Z™ Scimitar™ aircraft is a quantum leap in tailless swept wing design that combines patentpending Carbon-Z construction with the latest in high-output brushless motor and vector–thrust propeller engineering. The speed and maneuverability this makes possible is nothing short of spectacular. Read this manual thoroughly before taking your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight. The Carbon-Z Scimitar can cover a lot of ground in a hurry. The better understanding you have of its performance and systems before your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, the better that ﬂ ight, and every one after, will be.

Includes:

Speciﬁ cations ............................3

Charging the Flight Battery ........4

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ............4

Transmitter and Receiver

Binding ......................................5

Installing Battery .......................5

Before Flight ..............................6

Installing a Receiver ...................6

Battery Selection

and Installation ..........................6

Fixed Landing Gear Installation ..7 Installing Optional Retractable

Landing Gear .............................8

Installing Optional Retractable

Landing Gear (Continued) ...........9

Installing Wings and

Vertical Fins ............................10

Balancing the Propeller ............11

Installing the Propeller .............11

Opening the Fuselage ..............12

Installing the Vectored

Thrust Lock .............................12

Control Centering .....................13

Adjusting a Clevis or Ball link ...13

Factory Settings .......................14

Transmitter Setup ....................14

Model Setup-Control Throws ....15

Center of Gravity (CG) ..............16

Control Direction Test ...............16

Preﬂ ight Checklist ....................17

Flying Tips ...............................17

Post Flight Checklist ................17

Fuselage Nose Service .............18

Control Surface Service ...........18

Servo Service ..........................19

Sub-Fin Service .......................20

Motor and Vectored-Thrust

Service ....................................20

Troubleshooting Guide .............21

AMA National Model Aircraft

Safety Code .............................22

Limited Warranty .....................23

Contact Information .................24

Compliance Information for

the European Union .................24

Parts Contact Information ........91

Replacement Parts ...................92

Optional Parts ..........................93

35.4 in (900mm)

Table of Contents Speciﬁ cations

Bind-N-Fly®

Aircraft

Plug-N-Play

Aircraft

32-size BL outrunner; 1010Kv

Installed Installed

EFL 60A Pro Switch Mode BEC brushless ESC

Installed Installed

(5) Digital high-speed servo (1) Digital high-speed/power metal gear mini servo

Installed Installed

Receiver:

Spektrum™ AR600

6-channel Sport DSMX® Receiver

Installed

Needed to

Complete

Battery:

3200mAh 4S 30C Li-Po

Battery Charger: EFL 3–4 cell

variable rate DC Li-PO balancing fast charger

Included

Needed to

Complete

Required Transmitter:

Full-Range 6-channel aircraft transmitter with adjustable D/R and Expo

DSM2™/

DSMX®

Needed

Needed to

Complete

4.40 lb (2.00 kg)

42.5 in (1080mm)

565 sq inch (31.91 sq dm)

3.63 lb (1.65 kg)

3 X 12mm

3 X 14mm

3 X 8mm

3 X 12mm

2.5 X 14mm

2.5 X 10mm

2 X 14mm

1.7 X 8mm

Charging the Flight Battery

The Battery Charging Process

1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).

3. When the Li-Po charger is correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED will ﬂ ash.

4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (the Scimitar 3200mAh Li-Po battery will charge at

3.0 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.

5. Move the cell selector switch to 4-cell for your battery.

6. Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the 4-cell (5 pin) charger port and press the Start button to begin battery charging.

7. The green and red LEDs may ﬂ ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.

8. When the battery is fully charged, a beep will sound for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly ﬂ ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.

9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a ﬁ re.

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some battery power is reserved for ﬂ ight control and safe landing.

When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ﬂ ight battery. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before storing it. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.

Your E-ﬂ ite Carbon-Z Scimitar comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po speciﬁ c charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a ﬁ re. When charging, ensure the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the battery pack while you are assembling the aircraft. You will need the ﬂ ight battery to conﬁ rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features

• Charges 3- to 4-cell lithium polymer battery packs

• Variable charge rates from 500mAh to 3-amp

• Simple single push-button operation

• LED charge status indicator

• LED cell balance indicator

• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status

• 12V accessory outlet input cord

Speciﬁ cations

• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp

• Charges 3- to 4-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 500mAh

E-ﬂ ite 4S 14.8V 3200mAh 30C Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB32004S30)

The E-ﬂ ite

4S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included E-ﬂ ite Li-Po balancing charger.

CAUTION: The balance connector must be inserted into the correct

port of your charger prior to charging.

CAUTION: Only use a charger speciﬁ cally designed to charge a Li-Po

battery. Failure to do so could result in ﬁ re causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your

battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

1. Lift the front edge of the canopy (A) and pull the canopy forward and up

from the fuselage.

2. Install the included ﬂ ight battery (B) all the way to the front of the

battery tray.

3. Connect the battery connector to the ESC connector.

4. Make sure the battery is secure in the battery compartment using hook

and loop straps (C).

5. Align the canopy pins with the two holes in the fuselage and install the canopy so the magnets on the front of the canopy and fuselage meet.

Disassemble the model in reverse order.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft

receiver when not ﬂ ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential ﬁ re when batteries are charged.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed,

the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.

Installing Battery

BIND PLUG



Binding Procedure Reference Table

Set up the transmitter for delta wing elevons before binding.

1. Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).

2. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

3. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (ﬂ ight controls: rudder, elevators and ailerons) and to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).*

4. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port extension.

5. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the ESC.

6. Power on the ESC switch. The receiver LED will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly.

7. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

8. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on the receiver will be solid and the ESC will produce a series of sounds. A long tone followed by three short tones conﬁ rm that the LVC is set for the ESC.

9. Remove the bind plug from the bind port extension.

10. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two-part loops and clips).

11. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done.

* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit 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.

Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

NOTICE: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the

throttle channel.

BIND

/DATA

THRO

AIL

ELEV

RUDD

GEAR

AUX

2.4GHz DSM® TECHNOLOGY 6CH SPORT RECEIVER 2048

Before binding:

1. Choose a blank model memory with only default (zero) settings (including trim and sub-trim).

2. Choose Wing Type as Delta Wing or Elevons.

3. Set servo reversing (as recommended in the “Transmitter Setup” section).

1 3 42

• Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings.

• Connect battery to ESC.

Continuous LED Series of tones

• Power on ESC switch.

Power on

Transmitter

Wait 5

seconds

Before Flight

Installing a Receiver

Battery Selection and Installation

1. Install your full-range receiver in the fuselage using hook and loop tape or double-sided servo tape.

2. Attach the right aileron to the elevator channel of your receiver. Attach the left aileron to the aileron channel of your receiver.

3. Attach the Gear to channel 5.

4. Attach the Vector Thrust (VT) to AUX 1.

5. You will also need to activate the delta wing/elevon conﬁ guration of your transmitter.

For speciﬁ c setups for JR®/Spektrum 6+ channel transmitters, see the

“Transmitter Setup or Model Setup” sections in this manual.

6. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of your receiver.

1. We recommend the E-ﬂ ite 3200mAh 4S 14.8V 30C Li-Po Battery (EFLB32004S30).

TIP: To ﬁ nd the correct CG, start by installing the 3200mAh battery all the way to the front of the battery cavity, then adjust as needed until the desired CG is achieved.

2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 30C 3200mAh battery.

3. Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimensions and weight as the E-ﬂ ite Li-Po battery.

Installing Nose Gear

1. Connect the linkage (A) to the steering servo arm (B). Always ensure

the steering linkage clevis is adjusted correctly to make the model steer straight when the rudder control is at neutral.

2. Connect the clevis (C) to the arm of the nose gear (D).

3. Install the nose gear plate (E) on the fuselage using ﬁ ve screws (F).

Fixed Landing Gear Installation

Installing Main Gear

1. Install the left and right gear struts (A and B, respectively) into the rear gear plate (C). Please refer to the below illustration (Main Gear Parts Explosion) to determine the proper orientation of the left and right struts.

2. Install the left and right strut cover plates (D and E, respectively) using four screws (F).

3. Apply a small amount of threadlock to the wheel axle, collar and screw in the collar.

Disassemble the model in reverse order.

The difference in length of the gear struts between the ﬁ xed gear and optional electric retract struts serve different purposes. The longer struts of the ﬁ xed gear give more ground clearance for the aircraft to operate on rougher grass runways.

3 X 8mm (5)

3 X 12mm (4)

PARTS EXPLOSION

NOSE GEAR

PARTS EXPLOSION

MAIN GEAR

Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear

This equipment is sold separately:

• 10- to 15-Size Tricycle Electric Retracts (EFLG110)

• Nose gear strut (EFL1018017)

Changing Stock Scimitar Nose Strut (EFL1018017) to Retractable Nose Gear

Use of the nose gear strut included with the electric retracts does not let the nose gear retract into the fuselage well.

1. Replace the nose gear strut (A) (included with the electric retracts) with the nose gear strut (B) designed for the Scimitar (EFL1018017) (sold separately). The spring is under tension on the nose strut mount. Carefully install the new strut so the spring stays on the nose strut mount.

2. Install the shaft (C), in the Scimitar nose wheel (D) and collar (E) on the strut (F). The bushing on the wheel should face the shaft base.

Installing Retractable Nose Gear

• Connect the nose gear linkage (G) (included with the Scimitar) to the nose

gear using a screw (H) on the linkage clevis (I). Apply a small amount of threadlock to hold the screw in the clevis.

• Connect the linkage (J) to the steering servo arm (K).

• Connect the connnector (L) to the gear extensions installed in the fuselage.

• Install the nose retract (M) in the fuselage using four of the ﬁ ve included screws (N).

• Connect the gear extensions to the GEAR port on your receiver.

• Apply a small amount of threadlock to the wheel axle, collar and screw in the collar.

Always make sure the steering linkage clevis is adjusted correctly to ensure the model steers straight when the rudder control is at neutral.

3 X 8mm (4)

OPTIONAL

1.7 X 8mm

Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear (Continued)

OPTIONAL

Installing Retractable Main Gear

• Install the Scimitar rear wheels (A) on the retract shafts (B) using the collars (C) and setscrews (D).

• Loosely ﬁ t the shafts (B) on the rear landing gear struts (E) using two

screws (F).

• Remove Main Gear Plate (G) from the fuselage by removing 12 screws (H).

• Put the retracts in the fuselage.

• Adjust the wheels and shafts on the struts so that the wheels almost touch in the wheel wells.

• Mark the struts for cutting just below the shaft on the strut.

• Remove the wheels from the shafts.

• Carefully cut the struts to the marked length.

• Replace the wheels on the shafts.

• Tighten the two screws (F) of each shaft on each strut.

• Apply threadlock to the strut and wheel shaft hole.

• Connect the retracts to the gear extensions installed in the fuselage.

• Install each main retractable gear (J) on the left and right side of the fuselage using four of the six screws (K) used for the ﬁ xed gear.

• Connect the retract connnector to the GEAR port on your receiver.

• Operate the retracts. Make adjustments so that the wheels retract into the wheel wells and extend without being blocked.

• Apply a small amount of threadlock to the wheel axle, collar and screw in the collar.

C D

2.5 X 10mm (12)

3 X 14mm (4)

3 X 14mm (12)

Installing Wings and Vertical Fins

1. Install the long carbon ﬁ ber wing tube (A) into the rear hole on

the side of the fuselage.

2. Install the short carbon ﬁ ber wing tube (B) into the front hole

on the side of the fuselage.

3. Install the left and right vertical ﬁ n bodies (C) on the wing tubes on each side of the fuselage using screws (D). (Rudder control arms face the inner side of the vertical ﬁ n.)

4. Connect the rudder servo connectors of the vertical ﬁ ns to connectors (E) (marked RUDD) on each side of the fuselage.

5. Install the left and right wings (F) on the wing tubes on each side of fuselage.

6. Connect the aileron servo connectors to connectors (G) (marked AILE) on each side of the fuselage.

NOTICE: Always put excess connector wire into the pocket of the wing to prevent pinching of wires or other damage.

7. Turn over the model so the bottom of the fuselage faces up.

8. Make sure the left and right wings are fully in contact with the fuselage, then install the four screws (H) in the wing and fuselage.

Disassemble the model in reverse order.

2.5 X 14mm (2)

3 X 12mm (4)

AILE

RUD

AILE

RUD

AILE

RUD

NOTICE: Because of the Vector Thrust on the Scimitar, the propeller must be precisely balanced to prevent excess

vibration and damage to the vector thrust servo.

Your propeller needs to be balanced before you install it on your airplane. Balancing a propeller prevents motor and/or airframe damage. Always balance a new propeller before use. The following procedure applies to propellers of all brands and materials e.g., plastic, wood, carbon ﬁ ber. The instructions below describe sanding or adding material to a propeller to achieve proper balance. It is important to use a high-precision propeller balancer, like the DU-BRO Tru Spin Propeller Balancer, in an area with no air movement.

Install the propeller on the balancer shaft. Make sure the propeller turns freely on the balancer shaft. Balance the propeller using the instructions below.

TIP: If a propeller is difﬁ cult to balance, make sure the propeller’s hole is centered in the hub.

Horizontal Balancing

1. Align the propeller’s blade horizontally along the balancer shaft.

2. If the propeller blade falls out of horizontal alignment, carefully use sandpaper to remove a small amount of plastic from the entire front of the heavier propeller blade (in the areas marked (A) on the illustrated propeller).

• Use 80-grit sandpaper to remove large amounts of material.

• Use a ﬁ ner sandpaper (150-grit or greater) to remove small amounts of material for a smoother ﬁ nish.

Remove plastic from the blade until the propeller stays properly aligned in the horizontal position.

3. Use clear tape or paint to add material if you desire to avoid sanding your propeller.

• If tape is used, apply tape across the leading edge of the propeller to the back and front of the propeller in order to prevent an increase in air resistance. Do not apply tape to the ears (B).

Vertical Balancing

1. Align the propeller’s blade vertically along the balancer shaft. (This is often called “balancing the hub”.)

2. If the propeller blade falls out of vertical alignment, modify the ears (B) on the center hub to achieve vertical balance. Turn the prop to vertical and observe to which side of the hub the propeller falls. Remove material from the heavier side of the hub (from the “ears” projecting from the side of the hub between the blades).

3. After vertical balancing, turn the propeller back to the horizontal position and make sure the propeller keeps its horizontal balance. Keep turning the propeller between vertical and horizontal to make sure removing material only improves balance.

Final Balancing

1. After vertical and horizontal balancing, turn the propeller to other angles along the balancer shaft.

2. If the propeller blades fall from an angle, carefully use sandpaper to remove a small amount of plastic from the front of the heavier propeller blade or the ears on the hub until the propeller is fully balanced.

3. Remove plastic from the blade or ears until the propeller stays properly aligned along the balancer shaft at any angle.

CAUTION: Always discard a chipped or cracked propeller. A damaged propeller can fail when turning at high speed, causing your airplane to crash. This

can cause property damage and/or injury.

NOTICE: If the propeller is not balanced, the vector thrust servo may be quickly damaged. Horizon Hobby does not warranty this if the servo is used under extreme vibration or if the servo is used with an unbalanced propeller.

Balancing the Propeller

Installing the Propeller

1. Power off the ESC switch on the side of the fuselage or disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the aircraft.

2. Remove the spinner nut (A) from the collet shaft (B).

3. Install a balanced propeller (C) on the collet shaft using the spinner nut

with the numbers on the propeller facing the front of the plane.

4. Put the shaft of a tool (for example, a screw driver) in the hole in the

side of the spinner to tighten the spinner on the collet shaft.

Remove the propeller in reverse order.

TIP: The propeller included with the Scimitar does not require the use of

the included washer. The washer must be installed between the backplate and the propeller when an alternative balanced propeller has a hub thinner than 13mm (from front to back).

CAUTION: After installation of the propeller, keep hands away from

the propeller. Always assume the motor is powered on and that the propeller blades may turn at any time.

VIDEO

For more information, view John Redman’s propeller balancing video at www.horizonhobby.com.

BackFront

Installing the Vectored Thrust Lock

1. Disconnect the vector-thrust servo connector from the AUX 1 servo extension under the receiver hatch.

2. Remove the linkage (A) from the arms of the vector-thrust unit (B) and the servo.

3. Install a screw (C) through both the arms of the vector-thrust unit and the lock (D) into the fuselage.

4. Install the other end of the lock on the fuselage using a screw.

TIP: Four screws and the vector-thrust servo may be removed from the fuselage if the vector-thrust lock is used. (See Servo Service instructions for Vectored Thrust.)

Opening the Fuselage

• Lift the front edge of the canopy (A) then pull the canopy

forward and off the fuselage.

• Loosen the screw (B) from the front of the receiver hatch (C), then

lift the front edge of the receiver hatch and pull it forward and off the fuselage (carefully moving the tabs from under the retainers).

• Remove four screws (D) and the motor hatch (E) from the

fuselage.

Remove these hatches when setting up the Scimitar. Replace these hatches before checking CG.

A B

2 X 14mm (2)

3 X 10mm

2.5 X 10mm (4)

When the use of the Vectored Thrust (VT) is not desired, the VT can be locked. Follow the directions below to lock the Vectored Thrust.

The upper motor housing is not shown here for clarity. The upper motor housing may remain installed during setup.

Control Centering

• Make sure servo directions (reversing) on your transmitter are correct. Ensure control surfaces move freely by performing a Control Test.

• Make sure trim and sub-trims are set to zero.

• Make sure the servo arms are set to 90 degrees. If not, remove a servo arm and put the arm in a spline position closest to the 90 degree position (perpendicular to the servo’s long axis). If 90 degrees exactly cannot be reached, use the sub-trim on your transmitter to adjust the servo arm to the 90 degree position.

• The Vectored-Thrust (VT) servo arm is neutral at the 11:30 position (on a clock face) (A) when looking down from above while standing at the rear of the airplane. This neutral position gives the VT servo maximum throw in both directions.

Elevons and Rudder Centering

• The center for the elevons is alignment with the trailing edge of the fuselage between the rudders.

• The center of the rudders is alignment with the center of the vertical ﬁ n to which the rudder

is attached.

Vectored-Thrust Centering

CAUTION: Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC before handling the propeller or

injury could result.

• Turn the propeller to horizontal on the model.

• From above the model, measure from the right end of the propeller (leading edge tip (B) to the center

of the back of the canopy (C).

• Measure from the left end of the propeller (leading edge tip (D)) to the center of the back of the

canopy (C).

• These two measurements (A to B and B to C) are the same distance when the VT unit is centered.

Nose Gear Centering

• The center for nose steering occurs when the model follows a straight path while the rudder input is at neutral.

TIP: When needed, turn the ball link or clevis until the control surface is at the center position (up/down or left/right).

Refer to your transmitter’s manual for instructions about making adjustments to control surfaces, Sub-Trim and Reverse.

After binding a transmitter to the model receiver, set trims and sub-trims to 0, ensure servo arms are in the correct positions, then adjust clevises or ball links to center the control surfaces.

Tip: Turn the clevis or ball link clockwise or counterclockwise on the linkage.

Adjusting a Clevis

• Pull the silicone tube from the clevis to the linkage.

• Carefully spread the clevis and put the clevis pin in a selected hole in the

control horn.

• Move the tube to tighten the clevis on the control horn.

Adjusting a Ball link

• Connect the ball link to the ball installed on the control horn using pliers or

ball link pliers.

• Install the linkage in a hole in the servo arm using a link cover.

Adjusting a Clevis or Ball link

Transmitter Setup

CAUTION: For safe operation, always re-bind the airplane after setup is

complete to ensure the failsafe is updated with the latest setup.

A DSM2/DSMX six-channel (or better) computerized transmitter with adjustable dual rates, expo, delta/elevon mixing and programmable mixing for vector thrust is recommended for ﬂ ying the E-ﬂ ite Scimitar. DX6i, DX7s, DX8, 9503, 11X or 12X transmitters may be used.

Flying wings are controlled by elevons (moveable surfaces on the wing). Elevons take the aileron control (move opposite directions), and elevator control (move up/down same direction) and mixes them together electronically through the transmitter. Make sure both elevons move up and down (travel) the same amount. This model tracks well when the left and right elevons travel the same amount in response to the control stick.

Differential

This model requires differential. Differential is important for good axial roll. Set the differential in your transmitter to reach the recommended throw for the Scimitar elevons (described in control throws as Aileron/Elevator).

Vectored Thrust (VT) Mixing

Make sure the VT servo is connected to the Aux 1 port of the receiver. Set up a programmable mix of Rudder to Aux 1 (channel 6). Use linear mixing and adjust the mix to reach maximum travel of the VT unit. (See next page for adjustment of maximum throws.) Select a switch to power on and off this mix. Use this switch to help you get familiar with the VT.

Make sure the vectored thrust (VT) is at neutral when mixing is on or off. Make sure both rudders are perfectly neutral.

Aileron Trim or Throttle to Aileron Mixing

Due to the high torque required to support the Scimitar ﬂ ight envelope, the torque effect tends to make the model roll left as power is increased. It is recommended before takeoff to adjust the aileron trim to compensate for this torque. After the Scimitar’s ailerons are centered, add between 1 and 1.5mm of right aileron trim to your transmitter. On the Spektrum DX8, this translates to approximately 8 clicks of right aileron trim when using the default trim rate. Download Quique’s DX8 program, which includes throttle to aileron mix in order to compensate for the torque (letting you keep aileron trim at the neutral position).

Fly the model at factory settings before making changes. For pilots who wish for more control throw, adjust the position of linkages on servo arms and control horns for increased travel.

Factory Settings

RudderElevonsVectored Thrust (VT)Nose Gear

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Transmitter Setup Checklist

Before binding:

1. Choose a blank model memory with only default (zero) settings (including trim and sub-trim).

2. Choose Wing Type as Delta Wing or Elevons.

3. Set servo reversing (as recommended on this page for your transmitter).

After binding:

1. Check and adjust the servos so each arm’s neutral position is perpendicular or as close to 90° as possible (loosen and adjust the servo arm splines on the servo only when needed). Use sub-trim to make ﬁ ne adjustments.

2. Adjust linkage lengths so the control surfaces center when the servo arm is perpendicular.

3. Set rates in the transmitter as recommended by measuring the control surfaces and Vectored Thrust (VT).

4. Set the Differential (as recommended by measuring travel for both ailerons).

We recommend this setup for servo channel reversing for the DX7, DX7S and DX8 transmitters ( Same for JR9303/9503, 11X and 12X ):

Throttle: Normal Aileron: Reverse Elevator: Reverse Rudder: Normal

For the DX6i, we recommend this setup for servo channel reversing:

Throttle: Normal Aileron: Reverse Elevator: Normal Rudder: Normal

NOTICE: When setting up the model for control using a Spectrum DX6i

transmitter, swap servo connections between the aileron and elevator ports on the receiver (from factory settings). Do a control test to make sure the model operates correctly.

CAUTION: Make sure the rudder and VT travel in the same direction.

If the VT unit and rudder travel in opposite directions, the propeller will touch the rudders and damage them, causing the airplane to crash.

Arms

ONLINE

For more information, Videos and advanced settings including Quique explaining how to ﬂ y the Scimitar, operate VT and doing aerobatic maneuvers, visit www.E-ﬂ iteRC.com/Carbon-Z. Also available for download is Quique’s DX8 program.

Rudders

Measure from the center line (A) of the sub-ﬁ n to the rear lower tip of a rudder (B) to calculate the distance from the center of travel for the rudders.

Vectored-Thrust (VT) Unit

Remove the motor hatch and look at the VT unit when adjusting mixes or travel for the AUX1 channel in your transmitter. Start with 100% Aux 1 servo travel, but a low % value in your programmable mixing (for example, 80%). With the mix on and the rudder set to high rate, move the rudder stick to one of the extreme positions. While holding the rudder at that position, increase the mix % until you see the VT unit reach its limit. Move the rudder stick to the other extreme and increase the mix % until you see the VT unit reach its limit. This sets maximum throw in both directions. Adjust servo travel so that you do not make the servo turn more than the VT unit can move in the fuselage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the maximum servo travel values listed in the

manual. Doing so could cause servo failure or battery drain and a crash, resulting in damage to property and injury.

Elevons

Before making measurements, mark a horizontal line from the center of the screw (C) in the vertical ﬁ n to the bevel between the vertical ﬁ n and the rudder.

Up Elevon: Measure from the line (C) marked at the bevel between the vertical ﬁ n and the rudder to an imaginary line (D) even with the inside corner at the top of the elevon.

Down Elevon: Measure from the line (C) marked at the bevel between the vertical ﬁ n and the rudder to an imaginary line (E) even with the inside corner on the bottom of the elevon.

The elevons function as elevators; both sides must travel equally up and down. If they do not, the plane will not track straight in loops or corners.

Model Setup-Control Throws

VIDEO

For more information, Visit www.E-ﬂ iteRC.com/Carbon-Z to see Quique explain the basics on how to maneuver with the vectored thrust.

High Rate Low Rate Expo

Rudder 80mm left/right 50mm left/right High-30%, Low-10%

High Rate Low Rate Expo

Aileron right/left One aileron down

21mm the

opposite aileron up 38mm while stick is held to full right or left position.

One aileron down

17mm the

opposite aileron up 34mm while stick is held to full right or left position.

High-45%, Low-35%

Elevator up/down 44mm/36mm 25mm/17mm High-55%, Low-20%

Elevator

Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly. After doing the Control Test, correctly set failsafes. Make sure transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position, then rebind the model to your transmitter. If the receiver loses its link to the transmitter, the failsafe makes the controls and throttle revert to the settings made at binding.

Aileron

Rudder

Control Direction Test

Vectored Thrust

Down Elevator Command UP Elevator Command

Stick Right Stick Left

Center of Gravity (CG)

CG is generally located at 553mm to 565mm from the front end of the aircraft. Flying wings like the Scimitar are more sensitive to changes in CG. Not using the recommended CG position may result in a variable or overall poor performance in some areas of the ﬂ ight envelope.

To start, place the recommended 3200mAh battery all the way forward in the fuselage. Hold the battery in place using the front and middle hook and loop straps. Adjust the battery’s position as needed to stay in the recommended measurement range for CG.

553–565mm

From the front end of the aircraft.

Looking from top down Looking from top down

Post Flight Checklist

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After Flying Check List

1. Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for Safety and battery life).

2. Power off transmitter.

3. Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft.

4. Recharge ﬂ ight battery.

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After Flying Check List

5. Store ﬂ ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

6. Make note of ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results, planning for future ﬂ ights.

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

2. Install ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).

3. Make sure linkages move freely.

4. Perform Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

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5. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

6. Perform a radio system Range Check.

7. Find a safe and open area.

8. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Range Check your Radio System

After ﬁ nal assembly, range check the radio system with the E-ﬂ ite Scimitar. Refer to your speciﬁ c transmitter instruction manual for range test information.

Launching

CAUTION: The Scimitar is designed for use with landing gear. Do not

hand launch this model or attempt to ﬂ y without installing landing gear. Damage or injury could result.

Always inspect and repair your model before ﬂ ying. Any damage or loose linkages can decrease control in high-speed ﬂ ight. Always take off into the wind, but also be aware of cross winds on the runway. Take off in low rate without use of mix that enables Vectored Thrust (VT).

Flying

The Scimitar is intended for intermediate pilots when VT is not used or the VT lock is installed. VT on the Scimitar is intended for use only by intermediate-toadvanced pilots. The Scimitar is a powerful aircraft with a wide range of air speeds and a wide aerobatic envelope. This model is equipped with VT and, because of this feature, you must handle the airplane with respect until you develop experience with maneuvering with VT. At ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, ﬂ y the model in low rate. The ﬁ rst time you use high rate, ﬂ y at low to medium speed. Begin using VT only at a high altitude so there is room to maneuver.

Tip: Before takeoff set elevator trim up 2–3mm to provide the proper reﬂ ex for best trim pitch.

VT increases yaw. Using the twin rudders, VT can put the airplane into a ﬂ at spin, pin wheel or other aerobatic maneuvers at a surprisingly high rotational speed. Perform these maneuvers only at altitudes that will give you room to recover full control. The VT works based on thrust (motor rpm); the higher the rpm, the higher the thrust. The greater the angle the VT unit deﬂ ects, the greater the yaw authority will be, as well as the rotational speed. Remember that recovering the airplane from a ﬂ at spin to forward ﬂ ight requires the VT to be turned in the opposite direction of the spin, without decreasing power to the motor. Once you see the rotation stop, reduce power to get the nose down and ﬂ y out.

NOTICE: Horizon Hobby does not warranty the airplane for crash damage, with or without use of the VT feature.

Always choose a wide-open space for ﬂ ying your E-ﬂ ite Scimitar. It is ideal for you to ﬂ y at a sanctioned ﬂ ying ﬁ eld. If you are not ﬂ ying at an approved site, always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer ﬁ elds. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to ﬂ y your aircraft.

Landing

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, set your transmitter timer to 4 1/2 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. At high rate, ﬂ y the airplane down to the ground using 1/4 –1/3 throttle to keep enough energy for a proper ﬂ are. Before the model touches down, always fully decrease throttle to avoid damage to propeller, motor, ESC or other components.

Repairs

Thanks to the Carbon-Z™ construction of the Scimitar, repairs to the Z-Foam™ can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.

NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your model can damage paint. DO NOT handle model until accelerant fully dries.

NOTICE: When ﬁ nished ﬂ ying, never keep the airplane in the sun. Do not store the aircraft in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.

Flying Tips

MAINTENANCE

Fuselage Nose Service

1. Remove the canopy and battery from the fuselage.

2. Remove four screws (A), two in the plate in the bottom of the battery

compartment and two on the left and right sides inside the fuselage.

3. A small amount of glue holds the nose on the fuselage, take care in removing it from the fuselage.

4. Replace nose using the four screws and a small amount of CA.

2.5 X 10mm (4)

MAINTENANCE

Control Surface Service

1. Before disassembling a control surface, remove the wing or vertical ﬁ n from the fuselage.

2. Disconnect the linkage from the control horn.

3. Remove a screw (A) from each end of the control surface hinge (B).

4. Carefully pull the control surface hinge pin and control surface from the main body of the control surface.

5. Install the control surface by carefully aligning and pushing the hinge pin in the clamps in the main body of the wing or vertical ﬁ n.

6. Apply a small amount of threadlock to the screws and install in each end of the hinge pin.

CAUTION: Tighten the screw on each end of the hinge

until it is ﬂ ush with the outer face of the hinge surface. Tightening the screw too much prevents the control from moving freely on the hinge, which can result in a crash, damage or injury.

7. Connect the servo linkage to the control horn.

8. Install the wing or vertical ﬁ n to the fuselage and center the control surface.

CAUTION: After replacing a control surface, always

ensure the control surface is centered. If you adjust a control surface’s center, always do a control test and rebind the model to your transmitter to correctly set the failsafe.

2 X 6mm (2)

Wing

Vertical Fin

2 X 6mm (2)

MAINTENANCE

Servo Service

Nose Gear

1. Remove the three screws (A) from the steering servo.

2. Remove the steering linkage from the servo arm.

3. Remove the servo from the fuselage

4. Disconnect the servo connector from the servo extension in the fuselage.

Assemble in reverse order.

Wing

1. Remove the wing from the model.

2. Remove the two screws (B) and aileron servo cover from the wing.

3. Remove the linkage (C) from the servo arm.

4. Remove the servo from the wing (the servo connector goes through a channel in the wing to the fuselage).

Assemble in reverse order.

Vertical Fins

1. Remove the wing and vertical ﬁ n from the model.

2. Remove the two screws (D) and retainer plate from the vertical ﬁ n.

3. Remove the linkage from the servo arm.

4. Remove the servo from the vertical ﬁ n.

Assemble in reverse order.

Vectored Thrust

1. Open the fuselage to gain access to the vectored thrust servo.

2. Remove the four screws (E) from the servo.

3. Remove the linkage from the servo arm.

4. Disconnect the servo connector from the AUX1 servo extension in the fuselage.

Assemble in reverse order.

2.5 X 8mm (3)

2.5 X 8mm (2)

2.5 X 8mm (4)

MAINTENANCE

Sub-Fin Service

1. Turn over the model so the bottom faces up.

2. Remove the six screws and sub-ﬁ n from the fuselage. Assemble in reverse order.

2.5 X 10mm (6)

MAINTENANCE

Motor and Vectored-Thrust Service

Disassembly

1. Open the fuselage.

2. Remove the 12 screws (A) and upper motor housing (B) from the model.

2. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC.

3. Disconnect the ball link from the arm of the vector-thrust servo or disconnect the vector-thrust unit’s arm from the lock to the fuselage, by removing the screw.

4. Remove the upper housing from the fuselage. The upper and lower bearings may block easy removal of the housing and the vector-thrust unit from the fuselage.

5. Remove the vector-thrust unit (A) from the fuselage.

6. Remove the four screws (B), washers (C) and X-mount (D) from the vector-thrust unit.

7. Remove four screws (E) and washers (F) from the X-mount and motor (G).

Assembly

Assemble in reverse order, aligning wire colors of the motor with the ESC for correct operation. Remember to use threadlock.

NOTICE: Make sure the propeller side with the numbers for diameter and pitch (for example, 10 x 8) faces forward towards the front of the plane. A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet.

Not all wiring shown.

A D

4 X 9mm (4)

3 X 12mm (4)

(4)

2.5 X 10mm (12)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls

Throttle is not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim

at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter

Extra propeller noise or extra vibration

Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller

Reduced ﬂ ight time or aircraft underpowered

Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge ﬂ ight battery Propeller is installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward towards the

front of the aircraft Flight battery is damaged Replace ﬂ ight battery and follow ﬂ ight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity may be too low for ﬂ ight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter

Transmitter is too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft,

disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft or transmitter away from large metal object Bind plug is not installed correctly in bind port extension Install bind plug in bind port extension and bind

aircraft to transmitter Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Aircraft will not link (after binding) to transmitter

Transmitter is too near aircraft during linking process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft,

disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft or transmitter away from large metal object Bind plug is left installed in bind port extension Rebind transmitter to aircraft and remove bind plug before

cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch™ radios

only)

Select correct model memory on transmitter

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different model (using

different DSM Protocol)

Bind aircraft to transmitter

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Control surface does not move

Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Wire is damaged or connections are loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect

or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model

was selected

Re-bind or select correct model in transmitter

BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on

transmitter appropriately

Motor power pulses then motor loses power

ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Recharge ﬂ ight battery or replace battery

that is no longer performing Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended 25C battery

Troubleshooting Guide

Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, safe operation of your model aircraft.

Effective January 1, 2011

A. GENERAL

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained ﬂ ight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model ﬂ ights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules speciﬁ c to the ﬂ ying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own: (a) In a careless or reckless manner. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

2. Model aircraft pilots will: (a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.) (c) Not ﬂ y higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator. (d) Not interfere with operations and trafﬁ c patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement. (e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA Document 520-A) (f) Ensure the aircraft is identiﬁ ed with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or afﬁ xed to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors). (g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555. (h) Not operate model aircraft while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model. (i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.

Exceptions:

• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are

securely attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may

be used provided they remain attached to the model during ﬂ ight. Model rockets may be ﬂ own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.

• Ofﬁ cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to

use devices and practices as deﬁ ned within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718). (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A).

3. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or

model demonstrations unless: (a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speciﬁ c event. (b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.

4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and

fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.

B. RADIO CONTROL

1. All pilots shall avoid ﬂ ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.

2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. At all ﬂ ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all ﬂ ying takes place (AMA Document #706-Recommended Field Layout): (a) Only personnel associated with ﬂ ying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. (b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional ﬂ ying behind the safety line is prohibited.

4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.

5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing ﬂ ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922-Testing for RF Interference; #923- Frequency Management Agreement)

6. With the exception of events ﬂ own under ofﬁ cial AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be ﬂ own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the ﬂ ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in ﬂ ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual. This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors.

8. RC night ﬂ ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall: (a) Maintain control during the entire ﬂ ight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot. (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

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Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modiﬁ cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, or (v) Products not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

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Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

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Warranty Services Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also find information on our website at www.horizonhobby.com

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If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at www.horizonhobby.com under the Support tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have

been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notiﬁ cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost.

By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notiﬁ cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website www.horizonhobby.com/Service/Request/.

Limited Warranty

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. HH2011093002

Product(s): Carbon-Z Scimitar BNF Item Number(s): EFL10180 Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2: 2008

EN55022: 2010 EN55024: 2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Sep. 30, 2011

Steven A. Hall

Vice President

International Operations and

Risk Management

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines)

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

877-504-0233 Online Repair Request: visit www.horizonhobby.com/service

Horizon Product Support (All other products)

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United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

Germany Horizon Technischer Service

Hamburger Str. 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany

+49 4121 46199 66 service@horizonhobby.de

France Horizon Hobby SAS

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+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

United States of America

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. HH2011093001

Product(s): Carbon-Z Scimitar PNP Item Number(s): EFL10175 Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EN55022: 2010 EN55024: 2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Sep. 30, 2011

Steven A. Hall

Vice President

International Operations and

Risk Management

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Contact Information

Compliance Information for the European Union

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

United States of America

Sales

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

800-338-4639 Sales@horizonhobby.com

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

Germany Horizon Hobby GmbH

Hamburger Str. 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany

+49 4121 46199 60 service@horizonhobby.de

France Horizon Hobby SAS

14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron

+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

Parts Contact Information • Kontaktinformationen für Ersatzteile

• Coordonnés pour obtenir de piéces détachées • Recapiti per i ricambi

9191

Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

EFL1018017

Nose Strut Retract: C-Z Scimitar Einziehbares Bugstrebenfahrwerk:

C-ZScimitar

Jambe du nez rétractable: C-Z Scimitar Elemento retrattile della gamba

ammortizzatrice in punta: C-Z Scimitar

EFLP1008E

10 X 8 Electric Propeller: C-Z Scimitar

10 X 8 elektrischer Propeller: C-Z Scimitar

Hélice électrique 10x8: C-Z Scimitar

Elica elettrica 10 x 8: C-Z Scimitar

EFLR7145

26 g Digital MG Mini Servo Digitaler MG-Miniservo 26g Servo miniature MG numérique 26g Mini servo MG digitale 26 g

EFLR71451

Gear Set: 26 g Digital MG Mini Servo

Fahrgestellsatz: Digitaler MG-Miniservo 26g

Jeu de train: servo miniature MG numérique 26g

Set carrello: mini servo MG digitale 26 g

EFLR71452

Case Set: 26 g Digital MG Mini Servo

Gehäusesatz: Digitaler MG-Miniservo 26g

Jeu de boîtiers: servo miniature MG numérique 26g

Set alloggiamento: mini servo MGdigitale 26 g

EFLR71453

Aluminum Servo Arm: 26 g Digital MG Mini Servo

Aluminium-Servoarm: Digitaler MG-Miniservo 26g

Bras de servo en aluminium: servo miniature MG numérique 26g

Braccio servo in alluminio: mini servo MG digitale 26 g

EFLR714554

Plastic Servo Arm: 26 g MG Mini Servo

Plastikservoarm: MG-Miniservo 26g Bras de servo plastique: servo

miniature MG 26g

Braccio servo in plastica: mini servoMG 26 g

EFL1018030

Nose Protector: C-Z Scimitar Nasenschutz: C-Z Scimitar Protecteur de nez: C-Z Scimitar Protezione punta: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018031

Complete Screw Set: C-Z Scimitar Kompletter Schraubensatz:

C-ZScimitar

Jeu de vis complet: C-Z Scimitar Set viti completo: C-Z Scimitar

EFLM7402

Prop Adapter with Cone: C-Z Scimitar

Propelleradapter mit Kegel: C-Z Scimitar

Adaptateur d’hélice avec cône: C-Z Scimitar

Adattatore elica con cono: C-Z Scimitar

EFLM7400

BL32 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1010 Kv

BL32 Bürstenloser Außenläufermotor, 1010kV

Moteur sans balai à cage-tournante BL32, 1010Kv

Motore outrunner brushless BL32, 1010 Kv

EFLM7401

Motor Shaft: BL32 Outrunner Motorwelle: BL32-Außenläufer Arbre de moteur: cage-tournante BL32 Albero motore: outrunner BL32

EFL1018024

Motor Mount with Screws: C-Z Scimitar

Motorbefestigung mit Schrauben: C-Z Scimitar

Support moteur avec des vis: C-Z Scimitar

Supporto motore con viti: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018021

Vector-Thrust Servo Arm & Pushrod: C-Z Scimitar

Vektorschub-Servoarm und Schubstange: C-Z Scimitar

Biellette mécanique et bras de servo de poussée vectorielle: C-Z Scimitar

Asta di spinta e braccio del servo della spinta vettoriale: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018022

Decal Sheet: C-Z Scimitar Dekorbogen: C-Z Scimitar Planche de décalcomanies:

C-ZScimitar

Foglio con decalcomanie: C-ZScimitar

EFL1018023

Servo Extension Set: C-Z Scmitar Servoerweiterungssatz: C-Z Scimitar Jeu de rallonges servo: C-Z Scimitar Set estensione servo: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018001

Wing Panel, Right: C-Z Scimitar Flügelﬂ äche, rechts: C-Z Scimitar Panneau d’aile, droite: C-Z Scimitar Pannello ala, destro: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018002

Wing Panel, Left: C-Z Scimitar Flügelﬂ äche, links: C-Z Scimitar Panneau d’aile, gauche: C-Z Scimitar Pannello ala, sinistro: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018012

Wing Tube Front & Rear: C-Z Scimitar

Flügelrohr vorn und hinten: C-Z Scimitar

Tube d’aile avant et arrière: C-Z Scimitar

Tubo ala anteriore e posteriore: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018026

Vector-Thrust Complete Unit: C-ZScimitar

Komplette Vektorschubeinheit: C-ZScimitar

Unité complète de poussée vectorielle: C-Z Scimitar

Unità della spinta vettoriale completa: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018027

Motor Hatch: C-Z Scimitar Motorabdeckung: C-Z Scimitar Capot du moteur: C-Z Scimitar Portello motore: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018008

Radio Hatch: C-Z Scimitar Funkabdeckung: C-Z Scimitar Capot de la radio: C-Z Scimitar Portello radio: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018025

Wing & Rudder Screw Set: C-Z Scimitar

Schraubensatz Flügel und Seitenruder: C-Z Scimitar

Jeu de vis pour gouverne de direction etaile: C-Z Scimitar

Set viti per ala e timone: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018006

Vertical Fin Left: C-Z Scimitar Seitenleitwerk links: C-Z Scimitar Dérive verticale gauche: C-Z Scimitar Deriva verticale sinistra:

C-ZScimitar

EFL1018011

Complete Pushrod Set: C-Z Scimitar

Kompletter Schubstangensatz: C-Z Scimitar

Jeu complet de biellettes mécaniques: C-Z Scimitar

Set asta di spinta completo: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018029

Vector-Thrust Locker: C-Z Scimitar Vektorschubsperre: C-Z Scimitar Verrou de poussée vectorielle:

C-Z Scimitar

Blocco spinta vettoriale: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018015

Vertical Fin Bottom: C-Z Scimitar Seitenleitwerk unten: C-Z Scimitar Dérive verticale basse: C-Z Scimitar Parte inferiore della deriva verticale:

C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018005

Fuselage with Hatches: C-Z Scimitar

Rumpf mit Abdeckungen: C-Z Scimitar Fuselage avec capots: C-Z Scimitar Fusoliera con portelli:

C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018007

Vertical Fin Right: C-Z Scimitar Seitenleitwerk rechts: C-Z Scimitar Dérive verticale droite: C-Z Scimitar Deriva verticale destra: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018009

Complete Canopy & Pilot: C-Z Scimitar

Komplette Kabinenhaube mit Pilot: C-Z Scimitar

Verrière complète et pilote: C-Z Scimitar

Calotta completa e pilota: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018014

Nose Gear & Mount: C-Z Scimitar Bugfahrwerk und Halterung:

C-ZScimitar

Roulette de nez et support: C-Z Scimitar Ruota in punta e supporto:

C-ZScimitar

EFL1018010

Nose & Screws: C-Z Scimitar Nase und Schrauben: C-Z Scimitar Nez et vis: C-Z Scimitar Punta e viti: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1008018

Wheel Set: C-Z Scimitar Radsatz: C-Z Scimitar Jeu de roues: C-Z Scimitar Set ruota: C-Z Scimitar

EFL1018016

Main Landing Gear & Mount: C-ZScimitar

Hauptfahrwerk und Halterung: C-ZScimitar

Train d’atterrissage principal et support: C-Z Scimitar

Carrello di atterraggio principale esupporto: C-Z Scimitar

Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Piéces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio

Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

EFLG110

10 - 15 Size Tricycle Electric Retracts by E-ﬂ ite

Elektrisch einziehbares dreirädriges Fahrwerk von E-ﬂ ite, Größe 10-15

Trains rétractables électriques tricycles de taille10 à 15 par E-ﬂ ite

Elementi retrattili elettrici triciclici, formato 10 - 15, di E-ﬂ ite

EFLA261

Micro/Mini Heli Tool Assortment Micro/Mini-Helikopter-Werkzeugsatz Assortiment d’outils micro / mini pour

hélicoptère

Assortimento utensili per micro/mini elicotteri

EFLAEC302

EC3 Battery Connector, Female (2) EC3-Akkubuchse (2) Connecteur de batterie EC3, femelle (2) Connettore batteria EC3, femmina (2)

EFLB40004S30

4000mAh 4S 14.8V 30C Li-Po, 12AWG EC3

4000mAh-4S-14,8V-30C-Li-Po, 12AWG EC3

Li-Po 4000mAh 4S 14,8V 30C, 12AWG EC3

4000 mAh 4S 14,8 V 30 C Li-Po, 12AWG EC3

EFLAEC303

EC3 Device/Battery Connector, Male/Female

EC3-Geräte-/Akkubuchse/-stecker Connecteur pour équipement / batterie

EC3, mâle / femelle

Connettore dispositivo/batteria EC3, maschio/femmina

EFLC3025

Celectra 80W AC/DC MultiChemistry Battery Charger by “E-ﬂ ite

Celectra-80W-Gleichstrom/ Wechselstrom-Akkuladegerät für unterschiedliche Akkutypen von E-ﬂ ite

Chargeur de batterie à plusieurs produits chimiques Celectra 80W AC/CC par E-ﬂ ite

Caricabatteria Celectra MultiChemistry da 80 W CA/CC di “E-ﬂ ite

EFL1008021

Servo Arm: Yak 54 C-Z Servoarm: Yak 54 C-Z Bras de servo: Yak 54 C-Z Braccio del servo: Yak 54 C-Z

SPMAR600

AR600 6-Channel Sport DSM2/ DSMX Receiver

AR600-6-Kanal-xDSM2/DSMXSportempfänger

Récepteur AR600 sport 6voies DSM2 / DSMX

Ricevitore AR600 Sport DSM2/DSMX a 6 canali

SPMR6610

DX6i DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 2

DX6i-DSMX-Sender Mode 2 (nurSender)

Émetteur DX6i DSMX uniquement Mode2

Solo trasmettitore DX6i DSMX Modalità 2

SPMR66101

DX6i DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 1

DX6i-DSMX-Sender Mode 1 (nurSender)

Émetteur DX6i DSMX uniquement Mode1

Solo trasmettitore DX6i DSMX Modalità 1

SPMR6610E

DX6i DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 2 Int’l

DX6i-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 2 international

Émetteur DX6i DSMX uniquement Mode2 International

Solo trasmettitore DX6i DSMX Modalità 2 Int’l

SPMR66101E

DX6i DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 1 Int’l

DX6i-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 1 international

Émetteur DX6i DSMX uniquement Mode1 International

Solo trasmettitore DX6i DSMX Modalità 1 Int’l

SPM7800

DX7s 7 Ch with AR8000 NO SX’s Mode 2

DX7s-7-Kanal mit AR8000 NO SX’s Mode 2

DX7s 7voies avec AR8000 aucun servo Mode2

DX7s a 7 canali con AR8000 NO SX’s Modalità 2

SPM7800EU

DX7s 7 Ch with AR8000 NO SX’s Mode 2 Int’l

DX7s-7-Kanal mit AR8000 NO SXs Mode 2 international

DX7s 7voies avec AR8000 aucun servo Mode2 International

DX7s a 7 canali con AR8000 NO SX’s Modalità 2 Int’l

SPM7801AU

DX7s 7 Ch with AR8000 NO SX’s Mode 1 AU

DX7s-7-Kanal mit AR8000 NO SXs Mode 1 AU

DX7s 7voies avec AR8000 aucun servo Mode1 AU

DX7s a 7 canali con AR8000 NO SX’s Modalità 1 AU

SPM7801EU

DX7s 7 Ch with AR8000 NO SX’s Mode 1 Int’l

DX7s-7-Kanal mit AR8000 NO SXs Mode 1 international

DX7s 7voies avec AR8000 aucun servo Mode1 International

DX7s a 7 canali con AR8000 NO SX’s Modalità 1 Int’l

*SPMR8800

DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 2

DX8-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 2

Émetteur DX8 DSMX uniquement Mode 2

Solo trasmettitore DX8 DSMX Modalità 2

*SPMR8800EU

DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 2 Int’l

DX8-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 2 international

Émetteur DX8 DSMX uniquement Mode2 International

Solo trasmettitore DX8 DSMX Modalità 2 Int’l

*SPMR88001EU

DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 1 Int’l

DX8-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 1 international

Émetteur DX8 DSMX uniquement Mode1 International

Solo trasmettitore DX8 DSMX Modalità 1 Int’l

*SPMR88001AU

DX8 DSMX Transmitter Only Mode 1 AU

DX8-DSMX-Sender (nur Sender) Mode 1 AU

Émetteur DX8 DSMX uniquement Mode1 AU

Solo trasmettitore DX8 DSMX Modalità 1 AU

Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Piéces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali

* All Spektrum DX8 transmitters can be set up for modes 1–4.

* Alle Spektrum DX8 Sender können für Mode 1 - 4 eingestellt werden * Tous les émetteurs Spektrum DX8 peuvent êtres paramétrés dans les 4 modes * Tutti i trasmettitori Spektrum DX8 possono essere conﬁ gurati per le modalità 1 - 4

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