E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X User guide
Carbon-Z® Yak 54 3X
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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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.
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, 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your airplanes to avoid
collisions or injury. This airplanes 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 airplanes 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.
Charging Warnings
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.
• 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 immediately. 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 (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
• 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 airplanes in your mouth as it could cause
serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your airplanes with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep 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.
• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. 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 recommended levels.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors under the age of 14 to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase
from Horizon Hobby, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
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The E-flite® Carbon-Z® Yak 54 3X
ongratulations on your purchase of the E-fl ite® Carbon-Z® Yak 54 3X. Based on the groundbreaking original, the Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X is the next generation
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Carbon-Z Yak 54 that offers better performance and is an even more ideal “next step” for pilots looking to develop 3D profi ciency skills. The entire airframe
features strength enhancements that increase durability and the ability to withstand aggressive 3D maneuvers better than ever. Using the same E-fl ite 25-size
outrunner motor, the 3X includes an upgraded ESC with a robust BEC so the complement of upgraded digital servos consistently deliver peak precision. The
landing gear is now longer. Even its propeller has been refi ned to deliver greater effi ciency and smoother power. Better still, included with the Bind-N-Fly
version is the renowned Spektrum™ AR635 sport AS3X® receiver, which gives the Carbon-Z Yak 54 3X unmatched control agility and the stability to explore a new
performance envelope that can help you fl y like a pro.
A 4-channel, DSM2®/DSMX® compatible aircraft transmitter with dual rates and expo capability is recommended. Please be sure to charge the recommended
E-fl ite 2800mAh 4S 14.8V 45C Li-Po (EFLB28004S30), included with the BNF Basic version with a dependable battery maintenance system such as the E-fl ite
CelectraTM 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger (EFLC3025).
Please remember that every valuable moment you spend to understand and follow this manual means a greater potential for fun.
Box Contents
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Basic
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Specifi cations
BL25 Brushless Outrunner Motor,
1000Kv
60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC
Brushless ESC (V2)
(4) 13g Digital Micro Servo
(EFLR7155)
Spektrum™ AR635, 6-Channel
AS3X® Sport Receiver
Battery: 2800mAh 14.4V 4S 30C
Li-Po (EFLB28004S30)
Battery Charger: 6-cell Li-Po
battery balancing charger
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz
with Spektrum DSM2®/DSMX®
technology with adjustable Dual
Rates.
48 in (1220mm)
48.5 in (1230mm)
Included Included
Installed Installed
Installed Installed
Installed
Included*
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
3.75-3.81 lb
(1.7-1.73 kg)
525 in²
(34 dm²)
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Required to
Complete
Table of Contents
AS3X System .......................................................................................4
Receiver Selection and Installation .......................................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................................5
Battery Installation ...............................................................................6
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ......................................................................6
Arming the ESC and Receiver...............................................................7
Rudder Installation ...............................................................................8
Landing Gear Installation .....................................................................9
Horizontal Tail Installation ....................................................................9
Wing Installation ................................................................................10
Servo Arm Settings ............................................................................10
Center of Gravity (CG) .......................................................................11
Control Direction Test .........................................................................11
Control Surface Centering ..................................................................12
AS3X Control Direction Test ..............................................................12
Transmitter Setup .............................................................................13
Dual Rates and Expos ........................................................................13
Prefl ight Preparation ..........................................................................13
Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................14
Power Component Service .................................................................15
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................16
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .............................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................18
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................19
Contact Information ...........................................................................20
FCC Information .................................................................................20
Compliance Information for the European Union .................................20
Replacement parts ............................................................................74
Optional parts ....................................................................................75
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AS3X System
Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with the
kind of performance experts appreciate. First used in Blade
less helicopters, MEMS sensor technology within the Artifi cial Stability 3-axis
(AS3X) System has been specifi cally tuned for airplanes to help invisibly correct
for turbulence, torque and tip stalls.
The precision and performance available from AS3X equipped ultra micro
airplanes has heralded a new era of performance, and with the AR635, that
performance is introduced for larger airplanes.
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ultra micro fl ybar-
Receiver Selection and Installation
The Spektrum AR635 receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose
to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range
(sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and
operation instructions.
Installation (AR635 shown)
1. Remove the screw (A) and radio hatch (B) from the bottom of the fuselage.
2. Install your full range (sport) receiver in the fuselage using double-sided
servo tape.
3. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate chan-
nels of the receiver.
The outstanding control agility delivers an ultra smooth, locked-in feel that
obeys your every command with performance that’s natural feeling. It’s so
gratifying, in fact, that it’s as though you’re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned,
giant-scale aircraft. Welcome to AS3X, your parkfl yer will never be the same! To
see what we mean, go to www.E-fl iteRC.com/AS3X.
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4. Attach the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver.
5. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase
from Horizon Hobby, Inc. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
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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
Please visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.
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.
Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver
(location of transmitter’s Bind control).
1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder,
elevators and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).**
3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC, then power on the ESC switch.
The ESC will produce a series of sounds. One long tone, then 6 short
tones confi rm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC. The orange
bind LED on the receiver will begin to fl ash rapidly.
5. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button
or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding.
6. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on
the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three
ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the
throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.
7. After binding, the 3 LEDs (blue, yellow and red) on the receiver
will fl ash. The fl ashing indicates the gain setting for each axis. For
more information, refer to the “Initializing the AR635” section in the
receiver manual.
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DSM2®/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
Bind Plug Installation
8. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
9. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their
transmitter using two-part loops and clips).
10. 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 the binding instructions and
refer to the transmitter Troubleshooting Guide for other instructions. If needed,
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
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Battery Installation
Battery Selection
• We recommend the E-fl ite 2800mAh 14.8V 4S 30C Li-Po battery
(EFLB28004S30). Refer to the Optional Parts List for other E-fl ite 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 ite Li-Po battery packs
to fi t in the fuselage. Be sure the model balances at the recommended CG.
1. Carefully lift the rear edge of the battery hatch, then pull the hatch up and
back from the fuselage.
2. Apply hook and loop tape to the bottom of your battery.
3. For the recommended CG, install the battery in the middle of the compart-
ment, then press the battery onto the hook and loop strip. Close the 3 hook
and loop straps around the battery. See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity
instructions for more information.
4. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC. See the Arming the ESC instruc-
tions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.
5. Reinstall the battery hatch.
Tip: The ESC switch in the front left corner of the battery compartment must be powered on for Arming the ESC.
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Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
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. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per
cell.
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TIP: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after fl ying by
using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).
Arming the ESC and Receiver
Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection of a fl ight battery requires the steps below.
AS3X
The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for
the fi rst time. Once the AS3X is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly
on the aircraft. This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the battery is
disconnected.
NOTICE: Due to increased servo power demands, only use the 60-Amp Pro
Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC (EFLA1060B V2) with the AR635 receiver. Use
of any other ESC presently available may result in damage to the aircraft.
DO NOT connect the battery while the throttle stick is at full or the ESC will go
into programming mode. If a musical tone sounds after 5 seconds, immediately
disconnect the battery, then lower the throttle. Refer to the ESC manual (available separately) for more information.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed,
the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.
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.
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1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. Power on the
Transmitter, then wait 5 seconds.
2. Remove the battery hatch and install the flight battery to the hook and
loop strip, then connect the battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.
3. Power ON the ESC switch (A) on the left side of the battery compartment.
Keep the aircraft immobile on its wheels away from wind for 5 seconds.
• The ESC will sound a series of tones (refer to step 4 of the
binding instructions for more information).
• An LED will light on the receiver (the red, blue and green gain
LEDs will also fl ash).
If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the flight battery is
connected, recharge or replace the battery.
For further explanation of the gain lights, refer to the “Initializing the AR635”
section of the AR635 receiver manual.
TIP: The ESC switch enables you to easily disarm the propeller while
you are not fl ying, but will still draw current from the battery.
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