E-flite Extra 300 1.3m Instruction Manual [ml]

Extra 300 1.3m

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

NOTICE

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Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: 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.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate

the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14

years. This is not a toy.

receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

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 model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep 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.

Extra 300 1.3m

Box Contents

Quick Start Information

Transmitter Setup

Travel and Dual

Rates

Set up your transmitter using the

transmitter setup chart

Hi Rate 100% Low Rate 70%

50mm (2 in) 30mm (1.5 in)

Ail

60mm (2.38 in) 45mm (1.75 in)

Ele

100mm (4 in) 70mm (2.75 in)

Rud

Center of Gravity

(CG)

Flight Timer Setting

Components

Motor: 4250-910Kv Motor (EFL11596) Installed Installed

ESC: 60A ESC (EFL11597) Installed Installed

Servo: 23 gram servo (EFL11598) Installed Installed

Receiver: Spektrum™ AR636 6-Channel

Sport Receiver (SPMAR636)

Recommended Battery: 14.8V 4S 2200-3200mAh 30-40C Li-Po (SPMX22004S30), (KXSB32004S40)

Recommended Battery Charger: DYNC2030 Prophet Sport Mini 50W Charger. Optional Charger: DYNC2025 Prophet Sport Duo 50W x 2AC Charger

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel (or more)

2.4GHz with Spektrum DSM2 technology with adjustable Dual Rates

3.5– 4.0 in (90–100mm) from leading edge of wing at the fuselage.

3 minutes

Installed

Required

Complete

Required

Complete

Required

51.5 in (1308mm)

/DSMX®

Complete

Required

Complete

Required

Complete

Required

Complete

Required

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Select Technology (BNF Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFE

Preﬂ ight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Transmitter Setup (BNF Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Model Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding / SAFE Select (BNF Basic) . . . . . . . 8

Battery Installation and ESC Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SAFE® Select Switch Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Center of Gravity (CG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

AS3X Control Direction Test (BNF Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

In Flight Trimming (BNF Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Flying Tips and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Post Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Motor Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Compliance Information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Optional Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

RECEIVER BIND INFORMATION

Channels 6 Frequency 2405 – 2476 MHz Compatibility DSM2 and DSMX

53.3–59.8 oz

(1510–1696g)

49.6 in (1260mm)

572 sq/in

(36.9 sq/dm)

If you own this product, you may be required to register with the FAA. For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA,

visit https://registermyuas.faa.gov/. For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage, visit

knowbeforeyouﬂ y.org/.

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SAFE® Select Technology (BNF Basic)

The evolutionary SAFE® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight with conﬁ dence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks. In fact, with the aileron, elevator and rudder sticks in the neutral position, SAFE Select will automatically keep the airplane in a straight and level attitude.

Expand the advantage of what SAFE able to turn the system ON and OFF with the ﬂ ip of a switch. For example, turn SAFE select ON for takeoffs to counter the torque of the propeller. Turn it OFF in ﬂ ight for unrestricted aerobatic performance, and turn it back ON when a buddy wants to try out your cool aircraft. Turn SAFE Select ON for landings. As you drop the ﬂ aps, SAFE Select reduces your workload by compensating for pitch changes automatically, regardless of throttle position. It will help keep the correct pitch attitude and wings level during the ﬁ nal approach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, SAFE Select can make your ﬂ ights a great experience.

When the normal bind process is followed, the SAFE Select system is disabled, leaving specially tuned AS3X® technology in place to deliver a pure, unrestricted ﬂ ight experience.

Select technology offers by assigning it to a switch. No transmitter programming is required and you’ll be

Preﬂ ight

1. Remove and inspect contents.

2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

3. Charge the ﬂ ight battery.

4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.

5. Fully assemble the airplane.

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

7. Check the Center of Gravity (CG).

8. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.

Transmitter Setup (BNF Basic)

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmit-

ter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Dual Rates

Take ﬁ rst ﬂ ights in Low Rate. For landings, use high rate elevator.

NOTICE: To ensure AS3X® technology functions properly, do not

lower rate values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arm.

NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

9. Make sure linkages move freely.

10. Test the ﬂ ap operation.

11. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

12. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.

13. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

14. Perform a radio system Range Test.

15. Find a safe open area to ﬂ y.

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

Expo

If your radio is equipped with Exponential, the values listed in the chart below are a good starting point. After ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter.

Exponential (Low) Rates Exponential (High) Rates

Aileron

Elevator

Rudder

15% 30%

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Model Assembly

Landing Gear Installation

1. Fit the landing gear into the slot.

2. Install the landing gear cover and secure using four 3 x 15 mm screws.

Tail Installation

Horizontal Stabilizer

1. Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into one of the stab halves.

2. Slide the halves together into the fuselage. Key the mating

elevator parts together snugly.

3. Install two 3 x 15 mm screws to secure the stab halves.

4. Insert the Z-Bend of the pushrod into the outside hole of the

elevator servo arm and press the elevator pushrod end onto the elevator control horn ball.

Vertical Fin

5. Apply epoxy or medium/thick CA glue to the rudder hinge tabs.

Slide the hinges into the hinge slot while guiding the tail wheel wire into the bracket. IMPORTANT: Do not get glue near the hinge pins. Allow the glue to fully set before continuing.

6. Install the 2 x 8 mm ﬂ at head screws into the tail wire bracket

on the rudder.

7. Insert the Z-Bend into the outside hole of the rudder servo

arm and press the rudder pushrod end onto the rudder control horn ball.

Model Assembly Continued

Wing Installation

1. Remove the magnetic bottom hatch cover.

2. Slide the wing joiner into one of the wing panels.

Insert that panel into the wing opening in the fuselage and install the other wing panel onto the wing joiner. Make sure the aileron servo leads from each wing are routed inside the wing saddle

and out the bottom hatch.

3. Secure the wing panels to the fuselage using four 3 x 30 mm screws.

Propeller Installation

1. Install the spinner back plate, propeller, prop washer, and prop nut.

2. Tighten the prop nut until the propeller is installed on the motor shaft securely.

3. Secure the spinner with the 3 x 15 mm screw.

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Model Assembly Continued

PNP Receiver Selection and Installation

The Spektrum™ AR636 receiver is recommended for this airplane.

If you choose to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a

4-channel full range receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct

installation and operation instructions.

Installation (AR636 shown)

1. Remove the magnetic bottom hatch cover.

2. Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown.

Use a small piece from the included hook and loop material.

NOTICE: Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash.

3. Attach the appropriate ESC and servo leads to their respective ports

on the receiver using the chart in the illustration.

4. Use the included Y-Harness to connect the two aileron servos.

1 = Throttle 2 = Aileron 3 = Elevator 4 = Rudder

Control Surface Centering

After assembly and transmitter setup, bind a transmitter to the aircraft receiver and set the trims and sub-trims to 0.

If the control surfaces are not centered, adjust the linkages by turning the pushrod end on the linkage to change its length.

• Turn the pushrod end clockwise or counterclockwise until the control surface is centered.

• Attach the linkage to the servo arm or control horn after adjustment.

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