E-flite Divo 3D User Manual
Divo 3D Profile
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 28 in (715mm)
Length: 31 in (807mm)
Wing Area: 347 sq in (22.4 sq dm)
Weight w/ Battery: 7.5–8.5 oz (215–241 g)
Weight w/o Battery: 6.1–7.5 oz (173–215 g)
Table of Contents
Introduction
Specifications ...................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................... 2
Using the Manual ................................................................ 3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ................................................. 3
Required Radio Equipment ................................................... 3
Important Information About Motor Selection ........................ 4
Outrunner Setup (E-flite) ...................................................... 4
Outrunner Setup (Cyclon) .................................................... 4
Optional Accessories ........................................................... 4
Required Tools and Adhesives .............................................. 4
Notes Regarding Servos and ESC ........................................ 5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................................ 5
Warning ............................................................................. 5
Warranty Period ................................................................. 5
Limited Warranty ................................................................ 5
Damage Limits .................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ............................................................... 6
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ...................................... 6
Inspection or Repairs ........................................................... 6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs ......................................... 6
Non-Warranty Repairs ........................................................ 7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ....................................... 7
Fuselage Assembly .............................................................. 8
Wing Assembly ................................................................. 12
Carbon Rod Installation ..................................................... 14
Motor Installation (E-flite) ................................................... 16
Motor Installation (Cyclon) ................................................. 18
Servo Installation ............................................................... 21
Electronics Installation ........................................................ 26
Landing Gear Installation ................................................... 28
Control Throws .................................................................. 30
Center of Gravity .............................................................. 31
Range Test Your Radio ....................................................... 31
Preflight ............................................................................ 32
Flying Your Divo ................................................................ 32
2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ... 33
Building and Flying Notes: ................................................. 34
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite® Divo. Designed by
champion 3D pilot, Quique Somenzini, the Divo 3D is
engineered to be as adept at slow-speed 3D as it is precision
aerobatics. The biplane design not only provides crisp roll
response, but it gives the Divo 3D superb slow flight stability
so you can fly high-alpha 3D with authority. Its carbon fiber
reinforced Depron foam construction provides the solid, precise
in-flight feel of a balsa profile plane but without the weight. This
makes it possible to fly the Divo 3D inside and excel at precision
aerobatics or outside in breezier conditions that would keep
most other profile foamies grounded.
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Using the Manual
Required Radio Equipment
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly
easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next
to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with
a single circle () are performed once, while steps with two
circles ( ) indicate that the step will require repeating, such
as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Replacement Parts
EFL1126 Motor Mount Set
EFL1127 Carbon Pushrod Set
EFL1128 Carbon Wing Bracing
EFL1129R Red Wheel Pants
EFL1129B Blue Wheel Pants
EFL1130 Landing Gear
EFL1131 Micro Control Horns/Wood
You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter (for proper
mixing and dual rate capabilities), crystals, micro receiver,
and three sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a
complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if
you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other
required equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-
®
free, interference-free Spektrum DX7 2.4GHz DSM2
system. If using your own transmitter, we recommend the use of
™
a JR SPORT
Sub-Micro servos for 72MHz users or the Nanolite 6ch flight
pack for Spectrum users.
For Spectrum DX7 users
SPMAR6300F DSM2 6CH Nanolite Flight Pack
For 72MHz users
JSP30610 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal, Positive Shift JR/
JSP30615 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal, Negative Shift
JRPXFR** FM Receiver Crystal (JR only,
EFLRS60 6.0-Gram Super Sub-Micro Servo (3)
6-channel UltraLite receiver and E-flite® S60 Super
AIR (72MHz)
Fut/HRC (72MHz)
not AR6000)
7-channel
If you are using a Spectrum DX6
SPM6000 AR6000 DSM 6-Channel Park Flyer Receiver
EFLRS60 6.0-Gram Super Sub-Micro Servo (3)
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Important Information About
Optional Accessories
Motor Selection
We recommend the E-flite® Park 300 Brushless Outrunner,
1380Kv (EFLM1150) to provide you with lightweight 3D
performance, or the Cyclon Micro Brushless Outrunner ,
1480Kv (CYLCPLR05) for slightly more torque and performance.
Outrunner Setup (E-flite)
EFLM1150 Park 300 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1380Kv
EFLA1010 10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
APC09038SF 9x3.8 Slow Flyer Prop
THP7303SJPL 730mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, JST
EFLC3005 Celectra™ 1–3 Cell Li-Po Charger
Outrunner Setup (Cyclon)
CYLCPLR05 Cyclon Micro Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1480Kv
EFLA1010 10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
APC09038SF 9x3.8 Slow Flyer Prop
THP7303SJPL 730mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, JST
EFLC3005 Celectra™ 1–3 Cell Li-Po Charger
Or
THP4803SJPL 480mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, JST
Note: The use of the Thunder Power 480mAh pack and
Cyclon motor will offer a lighter weight set up. Use
caution as wide open throttle will discharge the battery
at a very high rate. Proper throttle management is
required to achieve optimum performance and prevent
shortened battery life.
EFLA110 Power Meter
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5-piece
Or Purchase Separately
EFLA257 Screwdriver, #0 Phillips (or included with
EFLA250)
Foam-safe CA
Foam-safe CA activator
Pin drill
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
6-minute epoxy
Hot glue gun
Low-temperature hot glue
Felt-tipped pen
Paper towels
Hobby knife (#11 blade)
Small round file
Ruler
Square
Low-tack masking tape
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Notes Regarding Servos and ESC
WARNING: Use of servos other than those we recommend may
overload the BEC of the recommended Electronic Speed Control
(ESC). We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend
when utilizing the recommended ESC’s BEC, or the use of a
separate BEC (like the UBEC) or receiver battery pack when
using other servos.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more
volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used
in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling
of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium
Polymer batteries.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious
bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas,
preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved
flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away
from the prop, including loose clothing, or other objects such as
pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from
the propeller.
Warranty Period
Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those
Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third
party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of
purchase is required for warranty claims. Further, Horizon
reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without
notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation hereunder
shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii)
replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective.
In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser's exclusive
remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all
equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty
does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use,
or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty
does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation,
maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than
Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved
in writing by Horizon before shipment.
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products
purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
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Damage Limits
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY
CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT
LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon
exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability
is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final
assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed
nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of
use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised
to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition
to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to
conflict of law principals).
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. 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. The Product 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 injury.
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide
warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the
Product has been started, you must contact 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 service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). 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. A Service Repair Request is available
at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab. If you do not
have internet access, please include a letter with your complete
name, street address, email address and phone number where
you can be reached during business days, your RMA number,
a list of the included items, method of payment for any nonwarranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem.
Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty
consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number
are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original
sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided
warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be
repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
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Non-Warranty Repairs
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair
will be completed and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense
exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item
for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without
notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You
must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair
estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In
addition you will be billed for return freight. Please advise us
of your preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts money
orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay
by credit card, please include your credit card number and
expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90
days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of
accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only available
on electronics and model engines.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be
shipped to the following address:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should
be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or concerns
regarding this product or warranty.
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for
operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself
and others or result in damage to the product or the property
of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is
necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions
or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars,
traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or
damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated
areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of
the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure
to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for
this purpose.
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Fuselage Assembly
Required Parts
Vertical fuselage Horizontal fuselage
Stabilizer/elevator Horizontal fuselage brace (L&R)
Plywood firewall Fuselage stiffener (R&L)
Triangular fuselage brace
Required Tools and Adhesives
Foam-safe CA Foam-safe CA activator
Low-tack masking tape Square
1. Slide the stabilizer/elevator into the slot at the rear of
the fuselage.
2. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the vertical fuselage.
The horizontal fuselage will rest on the top of the
stabilizer/elevator.
3. Position the plywood firewall at the front of the
fuselage. DO NOT glue the firewall, it is only to aid in
the alignment of the horizontal and vertical fuselage
pieces at this time.
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4. Use foam-safe CA to glue the horizontal fuselage
braces to the vertical fuselage. Make sure the top edge of
the brace is aligned with the bottom edge of the slot for
the horizontal fuselage, as this will help in keeping the
horizontal fuselage square to the vertical fuselage.
5. Align the slot in the horizontal fuselage with the
stabilizer. Use foam-safe CA to glue the horizontal
fuselage to the stabilizer ONLY.
6. Apply a couple drops of foam-safe CA near the
firewall to tack glue the horizontal and vertical fuselage
pieces together. Only glue around a 1/4-inch (4mm)
section at this time near the firewall.
7. Remove the firewall and glue the two triangular
fuselage braces in position. Make sure they are
positioned so they will not interfere with the installation of
the firewall later in the assembly.
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Note: The longer side of the triangular fuseselage braces
are against the vertical fuselage, and the shorter edge
against the horizontal fuselage brace.
8. Align the stabilizer square to the vertical fuselage.
Apply a few drops of foam-safe CA to glue the stabilizer
to the vertical fuselage.
Hint: Use low-tack masking tape to hold the fin/rudder
and stabilizer/elevator in neutral. This will make the
assembly of your airframe slightly easier than if they are
moving about while handling the airframe.
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9. Carefully work on gluing the horizontal fuselage
to the vertical fuselage. Also glue the horizontal fuselage
stiffener to the horizontal fuselage. Use a square to
make sure the two remain properly aligned to each other
while gluing.
10. Position the fuselage stiffeners as shown. They will
rest on the triangular fuse braces at the front of the
fuselage. Again, use foam-safe CA and work slowly
while gluing to keep the horizontal and vertical fuselage
pieces square to each other.
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