E-flite UMX MiG 15 DF BNF User Manual

UMX™ MiG 15 DF

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

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:

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 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.

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

Thank you for purchasing the E-ﬂ ite® UMX™ MiG 15 DF. A breakthrough in ultra micro electric ducted fan technology, your new E-ﬂ ite jet is an accurate replica of the original Mikoyan-Gurevich design. Using modern manufacturing techniques and sophisticated components, E-ﬂ ite is able to produce your new scale RC swept-wing jet ﬁ ghter fully assembled out of the box with proportional 4-channel control. At its heart is inlet and exhaust ducting specially engineered to harness the full potential of the incredible 28mm Delta-V 180m EDF system without the need of any unsightly cheater holes on the bottom of the model. And so that you also enjoy the most realistic jet ﬂ ight experience possible, your UMX MiG 15 DF is also equipped with the amazing AS3X

System that’s been specially tuned to provide smooth, natural feeling control over a

wide speed range, plus rock solid ﬂ ight performance, even in moderate wind. Please be sure to read through this manual carefully so that you are equipped to successfully enjoy all the

beneﬁ ts this outstanding ultra micro model has to offer.

Table of Contents

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

AS3X

System Delivers

Breakthrough Performance ..................................4

Charging Warnings................................................4

Charging the Battery .............................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................6

Installing the Flight Battery ..................................6

Arming the ESC ....................................................7

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................7

Control Centering ..................................................8

Settings for Control Horns .....................................8

Control Direction Test ............................................8

Dual Rates and Expos ...........................................9

DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation .9

Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ..........................10

Installing the Optional Landing Gear ....................10

Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................11

Installing Optional Cannons .................................12

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings ........12

Service of Power Components ............................13

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

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) ......................15

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

Warranty and Service Information .......................17

Compliance Information for the European Union ..17

Replacement Parts ..............................................66

Optional Parts and Accessories ...........................67

Parts Contact Information ...................................67

16.2 in (412mm)

2.75 oz (77.5 g)

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

15.9 in (402mm)

Installed

Motor: BL180m Ducted Fan Motor,

11750Kv (EFLM30180mDFA) Ducted Fan unit: Delta-V 180m

28mm EDF Unit (EFLDF180m) Receiver: Spektrum DSMX®

6Ch AS3X

Receiver w/BL ESC

(SPMAS6410NBL) Servo: (2) 2.3-Gram Performance

Linear Long Throw Servo (SPMSA2030L) (2) 2.3-Gram Linear Long Throw Offset Servos (SPMSA2030LO)

Battery: 200mAh 2S 25C Li-Po (EFLB2002S25)

Battery Charger: 2S 7.4V Li-Po (EFLUC1007)

Needed to Complete

Recommended Transmitter:

Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® with dual-rates (DX4e and up)

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

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

3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.

4. Make sure linkages move freely.

5. Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter.

AS3X® System Delivers Breakthrough Performance

Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts appreciate. Now the exclusive Artificial Stability – 3 aXis (AS3X) system helps take performance expectations in ultra micro aircraft a quantum leap higher.

Based on the successful use of MEMS sensor technology within the AS3X Stabilization System essential to Blade

ultra micro flybarless

Charging Warnings

The included battery charger (EFLUC1007) has been 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.

• 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 (4–49º 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.

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6. Set dual rates and exponential.

7. Adjust center of gravity.

8. Perform a radio system Range Check.

9. Find a safe and open area.

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

helicopters, the specifically tuned AS3X System for airplanes helps invisibly correct for turbulence, torque and tip stalls when encountered. Furthermore, 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 model.

AS3X will change the way you’ll want to fly now and in the future. To see what we mean, go to www.E-fliteRC.com/AS3X.

• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge 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 to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or 4–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Charging the Battery

Your aircraft comes with a 2-Cell 7.4V 200mAh 25C Li-Po battery and a Celectra Charger that requires a 12V (11V–14V) DC power source.

Refer to the battery warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft. The ﬂ ight battery will be required to conﬁ rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

Please visit www.horizonhobby.com for optional battery adapters.

The Battery Charging Process

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

2. The connector of the battery is speciﬁ cally designed to allow it to ﬁ t into the charge port one way to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity before proceeding to the next step.

3. Gently press the battery connector into the charge port located on the front of the charger.

4. When you make the connection successfully, the green LED blinking on the charger slows, indicating proper connection.

5. Press the button on the charger. The red LED will illuminate, indicating charging has begun.

6. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 200mAh battery takes approximately 50–60 minutes at the charger’s 300mA charge rate. The included battery can be charged at a rate of up to 3C (600mA).

7. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED will turn solid.

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

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a ﬁ re.

™

2S 7.4V DC Li-Po

2S 7.4V 200mAh 25C

Lithium Polymer Battery

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.

LED Functions under normal operation

1. Green LED blinking with power connected but without battery ...................................Standby

2. Green LED blinking .................................................................................................... Battery is connected

3. Blinking Red LED at varying speeds ........................................................................... Charging

4. Red and Green LED blinking simultaneously ............................................................... Balancing

5. Solid Green LED .......................................................................................................Full Charge

6. Red and Green LED ﬂ ashing rapidly ........................................................................... Error

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

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 SpektrumTM DSM2

DSMX

technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

Any JR® or Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the AS3X DSM® receiver. For best ﬂ ight performance of the UMX™ MiG 15 DF, it is recommended that you use a transmitter with exponential and dual

rates. Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters. NOTICE: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, reversing the throttle channel

is required.

Binding Procedure

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1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver.

2. Make sure the ﬂ ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly (typically after 5 seconds).

5. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position.

6. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid, indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

For subsequent ﬂ ights, power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the ﬂ ight battery.

Installing the Flight Battery

1. Attach the flight battery to the hook and loop strip (A) on the battery tray. See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery’s position.

2. Place the aircraft on the ground out of the wind and connect a fully charged flight battery.

Ensure the aircraft is immobile for 5 seconds so the AS3X system can initialize correctly. See the Arming the ESC instructions

for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.

NOTICE: Always ensure that the battery is secured in the aircraft using hook and loop tape.

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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