E-flite V1200 1.2m User manual

V1200 1.2m

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: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁcial 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.

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 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, trafﬁc 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 speciﬁcally 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 ﬂying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

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

V1200 Sport Airplane

Quick Start Information

1. Blank (Acro) Model

Transmitter Setup

Dual Rates*

Flap Travel

Flap/Down-Elevator

Compensation

Exponential

(Soft center)

Center of Gravity (CG)

Flight Timer Setting 4 minutes

2. Wing Type: 1 Aileron, 1 Flap

3. Servo Reversing: Gear Reversed, All Others Normal

4. Travel Adjust (All Surfaces): 100%

High Rate Low Rate

Aileron (at root)

Elevator (at tip)

Rudder (at top)

Aileron 10% 5% Elevator 10% 5% Rudder 10% 5%

120mm back from the leading edge of the wing,

p = 12mm q = 12mm

p = 8mm

q = 8mm  = 10mm  = 10mm

Half q = 13mm Full q = 22mm

15% 25%

High Rate Low Rate

measured at the wing root

Speciﬁcations

Motor: Brushless Outrunner, 14 pole, 800Kv (EFLM5065V) ESC: Avian 100 Amp Brushless Smart ESC, 3S-6S, IC5®

(SPMXAE1100)

Servos: 9 gram metal gear digital servo (SPMSA370) Retracts: 10-15 90-Deg Retract Unit (EFLG125V) Receiver: Spektrum™ AR637TA DSMX 6-Channel AS3X

Telemetry Receiver (SPMAR637T) Recommended Battery: 22.2V 5000mAh 30C 6SLiPo

with IC5®/EC5™ connector

Recommended Battery Charger:

6-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger

Recommended Transmitter:

6+ channel, Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® technology and adjustable dual rates

47.25 in (1200mm)

Wi thout battery:

68.5oz (1.94kg)

Wi th 6S 5000mah battery:

92.8oz (2.63kg)

p = 8mm q = 8mm p = 6mm q = 6mm  = 6mm  = 6mm

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Box Contents

Table of Contents

SAFE® Select Technology .......................................................................................4

Preﬂight .................................................................................................................4

Transmitter Setup .................................................................................................4

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

Battery Installation and ESC Arming .......................................................................6

Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select .................7

SAFE® Select Switch Designation ..........................................................................8

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

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings .....................................................................8

AS3X® Control Response Test ...............................................................................9

Propeller Installation ..............................................................................................9

Center of Gravity (CG) ...........................................................................................9

In Flight Trimming ................................................................................................10

Flying Tips and Repairs ........................................................................................10

PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ...............................................................10

Post Flight............................................................................................................11

Motor Service ......................................................................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ................................................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................................................12

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .............................................................13

Limited Warranty .................................................................................................13

Contact Information .............................................................................................14

FCC Information ...................................................................................................14

IC Information ......................................................................................................14

Compliance Information for the European Union ...................................................14

Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................53

Recommended Parts ............................................................................................53

Optional Parts ......................................................................................................53

43.0 in (1091mm)

275.4 sq in (23.0 sq dm)

SAFE® Select Technology

The evolutionary SAFE® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the ﬁrst ﬂight with conﬁdence. 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 Select technology offers by assigning it to a switch. No transmitter programming is required and you’ll be able to turn the system ON and OFF with the ﬂip of a switch. For example, turn SAFE select ON for

Preﬂight

takeoffs to counter the torque of the propeller. Turn it OFF in ﬂight 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 ﬂaps, 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 ﬁnal approach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, SAFE Select can make your ﬂights 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 ﬂight experience.

1. Remove and inspect contents.

2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

3. Charge the ﬂight battery.

4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.

5. Fully assemble the airplane.

6. Install the ﬂight 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

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

receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Dual Rates

The E-ﬂite V1200 is a very high speed aircraft. As the speed of the aircraft increases, the control response sensitivity increases. For normal, high speed ﬂight, the control rates should be set to low rates. When the aircraft is traveling at lower speeds, during takeoff and landing, the rates should be set to high for better control response.

Take ﬁrst ﬂights 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.

Exponential

After ﬁrst ﬂights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter.

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 ﬂight controls and transmitter.

13. Perform a radio system Range Test.

14. Install the propeller and spinner.

15. Find a safe open area to ﬂy.

16. Plan ﬂight for ﬂying ﬁeld conditions.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX6i, DX6, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t, DX18, DX20, iX12, iX20)

Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model

(perform a model reset), then name the model.

Set Dual Rates to

Set Servo Travel to 100% Set Flap/Down-Elevator

Compensation to

DX6i

DX7S DX8

DX6e DX6 (Gen2) DX7 (Gen2) DX8 (Gen2) DX9 DX10t DX18 DX20 iX12 iX20 NX6 NX8 NX10

Half ﬂap = 15% Full ﬂap = 25%

1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU

2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set WING TYPE: 1 AILERON, 1 FLAP

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set AIRCRAFT WING: 1 AILERON, 1 FLAP

HIGH 100%

LOW 70%

* Flap programming values may vary slightly. For your initial ﬂights use the

recommended ﬂap travel settings provided and adjust the ﬂap travel to your preference on subsequent ﬂights.

V1200 Sport Airplane

removing the propeller or engaging throttle cut. Serious injury could result if the motor starts inadvertently with the propeller still attached.

Model Assembly

WARNING: Before proceeding, remove the spinner and propeller from the motor shaft. Never attempt to program the radio components, assemble the aircraft or perform maintenance of any kind without

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

1. Insert the carbon horizontal stabilizer tube (A) through the hole in the fuselage.

2. Slide one side of the horizontal stabilizer halves onto the tube.

3. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, secure the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage

with an M2 x 10mm screw (B).

4. Snap the ball link (C) onto the pre-installed ball (D) on the elevator control horn.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other horizontal stabilizer half.

Wing Installation

1. Press the wing into the fuselage, ensuring the pins in the wing servo connector

plate align with the corresponding holes in the fuselage plate (A).

CAUTION: The wing servo connections should ﬁt easily into the fuselage. Do not force the connections together. If resistance is encountered in the

connection, check the alignment of the pins and connectors and try again.

2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, install two M4 x 50mm screws (B) in the rear

wing holes. Do not overtighten.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the screws do not extend beyond the top of the blind nuts inside the fuselage when tightened. Allowing the screws to extend beyond the blind nuts into the battery compartment could cause damage to the battery.

3. Install two M4 x 30mm screws (C) in the front wing holes. Do not overtighten.

C B

Control Surface Centering

After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the ball links to center the control surfaces. After assembly and transmitter setup, conﬁrm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages. If adjustment is required, turn the ball link on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn.

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