E-flite Ultimate2 Instruction Manual

Ultimate

Instruction Manual

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

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

probability of superﬁ cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

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

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AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14

years. This is not a toy.

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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

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.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries overnight.

• 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 im-

mediately. 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.

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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.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• 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 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.

Box Contents

Quick Start Information

Transmitter

Setup

Center of

Gravity (CG)

Transmitter setup is required. Refer to

89mm back from leading edge at the

the transmitter setup section in this

manual.

center of the top wing.

Flight Timer

Setting

Speciﬁ cations

10BL Brushless outrunner 1300Kv Included

40-Amp Brushless ESC Installed

(4) 13 g Digital Servo (EFLA1040U) Installed

Spektrum™ AR636, 6-Channel Sport Receiver Installed

Battery: 2200mAh 11.1V 3S 30C Li-Po (EFLB22003S30)

Battery Charger: 3-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum DSM2®/DSMX® technology (DX4e and above).

37.6 “ (954.4mm)

5 minutes

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Table of Contents

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

SAFE Technology Flight Modes .............................................................4

Transmitter Setup for this SAFE® Technology Aircraft ...........................5

Model Assembly ..................................................................................6

Control Surface Centering ....................................................................9

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...................................................9

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .......................................................10

Battery Installation and ESC Arming ...................................................11

Center of Gravity (CG) .......................................................................12

Control Direction Test .......................................................................12

AS3X Control Direction Test ..............................................................13

In Flight Trimming ............................................................................13

Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................14

Post Flight Checklist ..........................................................................14

Motor Service ....................................................................................15

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .............................................................15

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................16

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................17

Limited Warranty ...............................................................................18

Contact Information ...........................................................................19

FCC Information .................................................................................19

IC Information ....................................................................................19

Compliance Information for the European Union .................................19

Replacement Parts .............................................................................71

Optional Parts ....................................................................................71

42.6” (1082.3mm)

2.8lbs (1.3kg)

519 sq in (33.5 sq dm)

Preﬂ ight

1 Remove and inspect contents. 2 Read this instruction manual thoroughly. 3 Charge ﬂ ight battery. 4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart. 5 Fully assemble 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 aircraft to your transmitter.

SAFE Technology Flight Modes

This aircraft has 3 selectable ﬂ ight modes and a Panic Recovery feature. It is extremely important to follow the Transmitter Setup section of this manual before binding your transmitter to this aircraft .

3D Mode (High Gain): This mode uses high rates and high gains to deliver extreme maneuverability with maximum stability at low airspeeds. Use this mode for slow ﬂ ying and 3D maneuvers such as Hovers and Harriers. Flying at high speed in this mode could cause oscillation.

3D Mode (Low Gain): This mode uses high rates and lower gains to deliver extreme maneuverability with gains set low enough to ﬂ y at full power without oscillaton.

Precision Mode (Low Rate/Low Gain): This mode uses low rates and low gains to deliver precise response at high airspeeds. Use this mode to trim the aircraft and ﬂ y fast precision maneuvers.

9 Make sure linkages move freely. 10 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. 11 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft. 12 Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter. 13 Perform a radio system Range Test. 14 Find a safe open area to ﬂ y. 15 Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

2 Position Gear/Ch 5 Switch Transmitters

DX6i and DX5e,

(older versions)

DX4e

IMPORTANT: DX6i CH 5 has to be reversed.

3D Mode (High Gain)

Position 0 is 3D Mode (High Gain)

Precision Mode

Position 1 is Precision Mode

3 Position Gear/Ch 5 Switch Transmitters

DX4e, DX5e, DX6,

DX7S, DX7, DX8,

DX9, DX18, DX10t

3D Mode (High Gain)

Adjusting the Programming of the AR636

The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation speciﬁ cally for this aircraft. However, you can adjust the programming at anytime by downloading the Spektrum AS3X App, then purchase the Spektrum AS3X® receiver programming cable (SPMA3081) or with the Spektrum™ AS3X Programming cable USB interface (SPMA3065).

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Audio-interface

Panic Recovery Mode

If you feel you have lost control of the aircraft (in any mode), hold the Panic Recovery button/switch. The SAFE upright ﬂ ight.

Always ﬂ y at a safe altitude, as Panic Recovery may cause the aircraft to lose altitude while returning to upright ﬂ ight. Release the Panic Recovery button/ switch to turn off Panic mode and return to the current SAFE ﬂ ight mode with full stick control again.

IMPORTANT: If the aircraft is upside down when the Panic Recovery button/ switch is pressed, sufﬁ cient altitude may be required for the aircraft to return to upright ﬂ ight.

technology will return the aircraft to

Positions 0 is 3D Mode (High Gain)

3D Mode (Low Gain)

Position 1 is 3D Mode (Low Gain)

Precision Mode

Position 2 is Precision Mode

CH 5

DX4e shown. Panic Button / Switch may vary depending on Transmitter model. See Transmitter setup for more info.

Transmitter Setup for this SAFE® Technology Aircraft

It is extremely important to folow these transmitter setup charts to assign your transmitter switches correctly to operate the ﬂ ight modes and Panic Recovery correctly.

The installed AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation speciﬁ cally in this aircraft. The ﬂ ight modes can be changed in ﬂ ight using a toggle switch (Gear/Channel 5 Switch).

Use the provided charts to guide you through transmitter setup. Locate your speciﬁ c transmitter in the chart and follow the numbered setup sequence. The ending results will be:

– Toggles between ﬂ ight modes: Gear/Channel 5 Switch

– Operates Panic Recovery: Flap Switch (DX6i)

Trainer/Bind button (DX7S, DX8) Bind button (DX6, DX9, DX18) R-Tip (DX10t)

DX6i

Flight Modes

DX7S/DX8

Flight Modes

Panic Switch

DX6, DX7, DX9, DX18

Flight Modes

DX10t

Panic Switch

Flight Modes

Panic Switch

Before binding a non-computerized transmitter, ensure all servo reversing is set to normal and trim is at center.

(DX6i) • (DX7S, DX8) • (DX6, DX7, DX9 and DX18) • (DXt10)

Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (do a model reset), then name the model.

Set Dual Rates to: HIGH 100% LOW 70% Set Servo Travel to: 100%

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

and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Non-Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX4e and DX5e)

Computerized Transmitter Setup

DX6i

1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU

2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO

3. Set REVERSE: Gear Channel

4. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU

5. Set FLAPS: Norm 100, LAND 100

Resulting in:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set SWITCH SELECT: Change all to INH: Then TRAINER: AUX1 Then F-Mode: GEAR

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

5. Go to SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1

Resulting in:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set AIRCRAFT TYPE: NORMAL

4. Go to CHANNEL ASSIGN: NEXT: Channel Input Conﬁ g: Set GEAR: B (DX10t: GEAR: A) Set AUX1: I (DX10t: AUX1: R-TIP)

5. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

6. Go to SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1

Resulting in:

The Gear switch operates 2 SAFE modes.

0 = 3D Mode (Hi Gain) 1 = Precision mode

The Flap switch operates Panic Recovery: Position 0=Off Position 1=On. (not a momentary switch)

DX7S and DX8

F-Mode Switch operates the 3 SAFE modes.

0 = 3D Mode (Hi gain) 1 = 3D Mode (Low gain) 2 = Precision mode

The Trainer/Bind button operates Panic Recovery

DX6, DX7, DX9, DX18 and DX10t

Switch B (DX10t: A) operates the 3 SAFE modes.

0 = 3D Mode (Hi gain) 1 = 3D Mode (Low gain) 2 = Precision mode

The Bind/I button (DX10t: R-TIP) operates Panic Recovery

Model Assembly

Landing Gear Installation

1. Install the landing gear assembly (A) on the fuselage and secure in place

using 3 screws (B).

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

1. Slide the horizontal tail tube (A) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage.

2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal tail as shown. Ensure the control horn faces down.

3. Secure the 2 piece horizontal tail in place with 4 pieces tape (B) included.

4. Attach the ball link (C) to the elevator control horn’s innerer most hole using the included nut and screw.

5. Ensure the elevator and rudder servo arms are in the correct position, then adjust the linkage to center the them.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Model Assembly Continued

Wing Installation

Bottom Wing Installation

1. Connect the aileron servo connectors (A) to the respective connectors in the fuselage. Right aileron servo to port 2 in the receiver and the left aileron into port 6.

2. Align the bottom wing mounting pins with the fuselage mounting plate to attach the bottom wing to the fuselage.

3. Secure the wing in place with the locking pin (B). Insert pin and turn 90 degrees to lock in place.

Top Wing Installation

1. Align the top wing with the center mouning post. Slide it into the latch as shown.

2. Secure the wing in place with the locking pin (C). Insert pin and turn 90 degrees to lock in place.

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