E-flite Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic User Manual

Viking Model 12 280

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 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 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.

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• 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 the 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.

Box Contents

Table of Contents

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

Preﬂ ight Checklist .................................................5

Assembly ..............................................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................7

Battery Installation ................................................8

ESC Arming ..........................................................8

Control Direction Test ...........................................9

AS3X Control Direction Test ..................................9

Control Centering ...............................................10

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

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

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .....................................11

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

Post Flight Checklist ...........................................12

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

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

Limited Warranty ................................................15

Warranty and Service Contact Information ..........16

FCC Information ..................................................16

Compliance Information for the European Union ..16

Replacement Parts ..............................................62

Optional Parts and Accessories ...........................63

Speciﬁ cations

22.2 in (565mm)

Wing Area: 197.0 sq in (12.7 sq dm)

Installed

BL 280 Outrunner Motor, 1800Kv (EFLM7010)

BL Controller, 10A (EFLA7300) AR6335 6-Channel AS3X

Receiver, Air (SPMAR6335) (4) 3.5 g Digital Servo (EFLR7100 and

EFLR7100L)

Need to Complete

450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo,

24.4 in (620mm)

8.80 oz (250 g)

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

18AWG JST (EFLB4503SJ30)

Recommended Battery Charger: Prophet™ Sport Plus 50W AC DC Charger (DYNC2010CA)

Recommended Transmitter:

DSM2®/DSMX® technology with adjustable dual rate and exponential (DX4e and up)

Nanolite

Full Range

Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: Set up your transmitter before binding

your transmitter to the aircraft. Before binding a non-computerized transmitter,

ensure all servo reversing is set to normal and trim is at center.

Dual Rates and Expo

After ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, you may adjust Dual Rates and Expo in your transmitter or refer to the AR6335 receiver manual for Dual Rates and Expo adjustment.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX6i, DX6, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18)

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

model. Leave all settings at default.

DX6i only: Reverse channel 5.

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always

rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Flight Modes

The installed AR6335 receiver has been programmed for operation speciﬁ cally in this aircraft, providing the following selectable ﬂ ight modes.

The ﬂ ight modes can be changed using the Gear/ Channel 5 Switch.

Selecting Flight Modes may vary depending on your transmitter’s Gear / Channel 5 switch type (2 position or 3 position). Refer to the provided charts to fully understand how your transmitter switches will operate this aircraft.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended to take ﬁ rst ﬂ ights in Precision Mode (Low Rate).

Precision Mode

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.

3D Mode

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 will cause oscillation.

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

Quickstart

1. Set a Blank model. (DX6i only: reverse channel 5)

2. Bind

3. Choose a Flight Mode = Gear / Ch 5 (Start with Precision Mode)

4. Go fly

2 Position Gear/Ch 5 Switch Transmitters

Precision Mode (Low Rate)

Position 0 is Precision Mode

3D Mode (High Rate)

Position 1 is 3D Mode

3 Position Gear/Ch 5 Switch Transmitters

Precision Mode (Low Rate)

Positions 0 and 1 are Precision Mode

3D Mode (High Rate)

Position 2 is 3D Mode

Tip: If desired, assign Gear / Channel 5 to a 2-position switch of your choice. Refer to your computerized transmitter manual for switch assignment instructions.

Preﬂ ight Checklist



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.

Assembly

Required Adhesives:

foam-compatible Medium CA

Wing Installation

1. Put the wing servo connectors into the hole in the bottom of the fuselage.

Tip: If needed, use hemostats or pliers to pull the servo connectors into the fuselage.

CAUTION: DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage.

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6. Adjust center of gravity.

7. Perform a radio system Range Check.

8. Find a safe and open area.

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

2. Apply foam-compatible medium CA to the center section of the lower wing, and attach it to the under side of the fuselage.

3. Place the upper wing cabane rods fully in the fuselage mounts. Do not glue at this moment.

4. Apply foam-compatible medium CA to the strut mounting slots on both wings. Slide the left and right struts in the slots between the wings as shown. Make sure the wings are straight, level and parallel with each other.

The blue graphic should be at the top of the strut with the decal at the bottom facing out.

5. Secure the top wing to the fuselage by applying foam-compatible medium CA where the upper wing cabane rods meet the fuselage mounts.

6. When the foam-compatible CA is dry, connect the left and right linkages between the ailerons as shown.

7. Remove the battery hatch.

8. Connect the aileron servos from the wings to the Y-harness connectors in the fuselage. The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness.

IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the AS3X system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y-harness and the AILE channel of the receiver.

NOTICE: When disconnecting the servo connectors, do not pull on the servo wires. Use a screwdriver or pliers to break the friction ﬁ t of the servo connectors. Failure to do so could result in damage to the servo wiring.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

Any full range Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2/DSMX receiver. Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

Failure to do so could affect ﬂ ight performance.

Binding Procedure

1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).

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

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Bind the AR6335 receiver to a DSM2/DSMX transmitter by inserting a bind plug in the bind port of the receiver.

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

6. Ensure that control surface trims are centered and the throttle and throttle trims are in the low position to correctly set the failsafe.

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

8. Keep the aircraft immobile out of the wind and, 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.

9. Remove the bind plug from the receiver and store it in a safe place. If the plug is difﬁ cult to remove, carefully use pliers or a screwdriver to overcome the friction ﬁ t.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

BIND PLUG

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

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery hatch.

2. Apply hook and loop tape to the bottom of the battery.

3. Install the battery (A) in the battery cavity towards the front of the fuselage. Refer to

the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery’s position.

4. Connect the fully charged flight battery to the ESC. Refer to the ESC Arming

instructions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.

5. Replace the battery hatch on the fuselage.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the ESC 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.

ESC Arming

Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection of a ﬂ ight battery requires the steps to the right.

Tip: If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the ﬂ ight battery is connected, recharge or replace the battery.

If you accidentally connect the battery while the throttle is opened or the throttle trim is high, a musical tone will sound after 5 seconds and the ESC will not arm until the throttle is returned to the off position or the throttle trim is lowered.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.

Lower throttle and

throttle trim to lowest settings.

Power ON the transmitter.

Remove the hatch

and install the battery in the battery cavity, then connect the battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.

Keep the aircraft

immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds.

Series of tones Continuous

receiver LED.

FLY...

Control Direction Test

Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction.

Always keep throttle at the low position during testing.

Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them.

AS3X Control Direction Test

Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this Test. Activate the

AS3X

system by advancing the throttle to 25%, then fully lowering the throttle.

Move the aircraft as shown to ensure the AS3X system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not ﬂ y the aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for more information.

Once the AS3X system is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly on the aircraft. This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the battery is disconnected.

Aircraft

movement

ElevatorAileronRudder

AS3X Reaction

Control Centering

Before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, or in the event of an accident, make sure the ﬂ ight control surfaces are centered. Adjust the linkages mechanically if

the control surfaces are not centered.

Lower Ailerons, Rudder and Elevator

1. Reset sub-trims to zero. Ensure the servo arms are as perpendicular to the servo case as possible. Use sub-trim to fine-tune as needed.

2 When needed, use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the metal linkage (see illustration).

3. Make the U-shape narrower to make the linkage shorter. Make the U-shape wider to make the linkage longer.

Upper Ailerons

1. When an adjustment of linkages is needed, pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage.

2. Carefully spread the clevis and adjust the length of the linkage by screwing the clevis in or out. Reattach the clevis in the proper hole in the control horn.

3. Move the tube to tighten the clevis onto the control horn.

Centering Controls After First Flights

For best performance with AS3X, it is important that excessive trim is not used.

IMPORTANT: Only trim this aircraft in Precision

Flight Mode. If the model requires excessive transmitter trim

(4 or more clicks of trim per channel), return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the ﬂ ight trimmed position.

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings

This illustration shows the factory settings for linkages on the control horns and servo arms. After ﬂ ying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response.

Horns Servo Arms

Elevator

Rudder

Ailerons

Center of Gravity (CG)

The CG location is 45mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root.

The battery compartment is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment. Start by installing the battery fully forward with the connectors facing the front of the aircraft. Adjust as needed by sliding the battery back.

45mm

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell, the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane.

When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the ﬂ ight battery. Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after each ﬂ ight. Charge your Li-Po

battery to about half capacity before storage. Make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge.

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3.5 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. Flights of 6 minutes are achievable if using proper throttle management.

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Flying Tips and Repairs

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to ﬂ y your aircraft.

We recommend ﬂ ying your aircraft outside in no greater than moderate winds.

Always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer ﬁ elds.

Range Check Your Radio System

After ﬁ nal assembly, range check the radio system with the aircraft. Refer to your speciﬁ c transmitter and receiver instruction manuals for range test information.

Oscillation

Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the ﬁ rst time), you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some ﬂ ight conditions you may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If oscillation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

NOTICE: Fast ﬂ ight in 3D Mode will cause oscillation and may damage the aircraft.

Takeoff

Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind if ﬂ ying outdoors). Set the ﬂ ight mode to Precision and gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to check trim. Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the ﬂ ight envelope of the aircraft.

Landing

Land into the wind. This is very important for this model. Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches (15cm) or less above the runway, using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to ﬂ are. During ﬂ are, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels.

NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and motor.

NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

Repairs

Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive) glue or clear tape. Only use foam-compatible CA glue as other types of glue can damage the foam.

When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.

For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual.

NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.

NOTICE: When you are ﬁ nished ﬂ ying, never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.

Post Flight Checklist

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1. Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for safety and battery life).

2. Power off transmitter.

3. Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft.

4. Recharge ﬂ ight battery.



5. Store ﬂ ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

6. Make note of ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results, planning for future ﬂ ights.

Service of Power Components

Disassembly

CAUTION: Always disconnect the battery

before handling or adjusting the propeller or motor. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Propeller

1. Remove the 2 screws (A) from the spinner (B).

Carefully separate the spinner from the back plate (C).

2. Remove the lock nut (D) from the propeller shaft (E), then remove the propeller (F) and back plate.

3. Loosen the 2 setscrews (G) and remove the washer (H) before removing the propeller shaft from the motor.

A BC

Motor and Firewall

1. Remove the 4 screws (I) and motor mount (J) from the fuselage.

2. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC.

3. Loosen the 2 setscrews (K) and remove the motor (M) from the motor mount.

Assemble in reverse order.

Assembly Tips

• Correctly align and connect the motor wire

colors with the ESC wires.

• Tools are required to loosen or tighten the screws

and the lock nut.

• Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the

spinner back plate for safe operation.

Troubleshooting Guide

AS3X

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Control surfaces not at neutral position when transmitter controls are at neutral

Model ﬂ ies inconsistently from ﬂ ight to ﬂ ight

Controls oscillate in ﬂ ight, (model rapidly jumps or moves)

Control surfaces may not have been mechanically centered from factory

Aircraft was moved after the ﬂ ight battery was connected and before sensors initialized

Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery was plugged in

Trims are moved too far from neutral position Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust

Propeller is unbalanced, causing excessive vibration

Nut on prop shaft is too loose, causing excessive vibration

Center control surfaces mechanically by adjusting the U-bend or clevis on control linkages

Disconnect and reconnect the ﬂ ight battery while keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds

Keep the aircraft immobile for 5 seconds after plugging in the battery

linkages to center control surfaces Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it

if damaged Tighten the prop shaft nut

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls

Extra propeller noise or extra vibration

Reduced ﬂ ight time or aircraft underpowered

Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter

Aircraft will not connect (after binding) to transmitter

Control surface does not move

Controls reversed Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power

quickly decreases and increases then motor loses power

ESC did not arm because throttle stick and/or throttle trim too high

Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC Servo travel setup is less than 100% Adjust servo travel to 100% or slightly greater Damaged propeller, spinner or motor Replace damaged parts Prop nut is too loose Tighten the prop nut Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller, or replace with a

Spinner is not tight or fully seated in place Tighten the spinner or remove the spinner and

Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge ﬂ ight battery Propeller installed incorrectly Install propeller properly Flight battery damaged Replace ﬂ ight battery and follow ﬂ ight battery

Flight battery is too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for power drawn Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Transmitter too near aircraft during binding

process

Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind process

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Transmitter too close to aircraft during connecting process

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch™ radios only)

Transmitter may have been bound to a different aircraft using different DSM protocol

Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage

Servo wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect

Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge ﬂ ight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely

Battery voltage is down to the point of receiver/ ESC Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to lowest setting

balanced propeller

turn it 180 degrees

instructions

Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process. Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound

Replace/recharge batteries

Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again

Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft

Replace/recharge batteries

Select correct model memory on transmitter

Bind aircraft to transmitter

the bind plug before cycling power Move aircraft and transmitter to another location

and attempt connecting again Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust

controls

or replace as needed

Recharge ﬂ ight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing

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China

Horizon Hobby Phone Number/Email Adress Address

Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair Requests)

Horizon Product Support

(Product Technical Assistance)

Sales

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby Limited

Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby SAS

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby – China

servicecenter.horizonhobby. com/RequestForm/

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888-959-2305 sales@horizonhobby.com

888-959-2305 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 service@horizonhobby.de

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4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Staple Tye Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom

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11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint, France

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. Shanghai, China 200060

FCC Information

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be

compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014062104

Product(s): Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic Item Number(s): EFL6650 Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, LLC Champaign, IL USA

Jun 21, 2014

Executive Vice President

Mike Dunne

Product Divisions

Horizon Hobby, LLC

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over

to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile –

– Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio –

Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice

EFL6651

EFL6652

EFL6653

EFL6654

EFL6655

EFL6656

EFL6657

EFL6658

EFL6659

EFLR7100L

EFLR7100

EFLA7300

EFLM7010

SPMAR6335

EFL635012

EFLR710001

EFLR710002

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

Fuselage w/ Rudd/Tailwheel/ Hatch: Viking Model 12

Wing Set: Viking Model 12

Stabilizer Set: Viking Model 12

Cowl/Hatch: Viking Model 12

Main Landing Gear w/ Wheel Pants: Viking Model 12

Spinner 35mm: Viking Model 12

Outer Wing Struts:Viking Model 12

Pushrods & Control Horns: Viking Model 12

Decals Set: Viking Model 12

3.5g Digital Servo Long Lead (Rudd/Elev)

3.5 g Digital Sub-Micro Servo (AIL)

10-Amp Brushless ESC

BL 280 Outrunner Motor, 1800Kv

AR6335 6-Channel AS3X Nanolite Receiver

Motor Shaft: Inverza 280 BNF

Gear Set: EFLR7100

Servo Arm Set: EFLR7100

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Rumpf m. SR. Spornr.,Haube

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Tragﬂ ächenset

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Höhenleitwerk

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Motorhaube / Haube

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: H-FW m. Radschuhe

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Spinner

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Tragﬂ .-streben aussen

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Gestänge und Ruderhörner

E-ﬂ ite Viking Model 12: Dekorbogen

E-ﬂ ite 3.5g Digital Servo m. l. Kabel

E-ﬂ ite 3.5g Digital Servo Sub-Servos digitaux

E-ﬂ ite 10-Amp Brushless ESC

E-ﬂ ite BL 280 Außenläufer Motor 1800Kv

Spektrum 6 Kanal Nanolite Empfänger AS3X

E-ﬂ ite Inverza 280 BNF : Motorwelle

E-ﬂ ite Getriebe Set: EFLR7100

E-ﬂ ite Servo Arm Set: EFLR7100

Fuselage/Dérive/ Roulette/Trappe: Viking Model 12

Ailes: Viking Model 12 Set ala: Viking Model

Stabilisateur: Viking Model 12

Capot: Viking Model 12

Train d’atterrissage avec roues et habillage: Viking Model 12

Cône 35mm: Viking Model 12

Haubans d’ailes: Viking Model 12

Tringleries et guignols: Viking Model 12

Planche de décoration: Viking Model 12

Servos digitaux 3.5g câbles longs

3.5g (AIL)

Contrôleur brushless 10A

Moteur BL 280 à cage tournante, 1800Kv

Récepteur AR6335 AS3X Nanolite 6 voies

Axe moteur : Inverza 280 BNF

Jeu de pignons : EFLR7100

Set de bras de servo : EFLR7100

Fusoliera c/timone, ruotino coda,

Viking Model

portello:

12 Set stabilizzatore:

Viking Model 12 Capottina/Portello:

Viking Model 12 Carrello principale c/

carenatura ruote: Viking Model 12

Ogiva: Viking Model 12

Montanti ala esterna: Viking Model 12

Rinvii e squadrette: Viking Model 12

Set adesivi: Viking Model 12

Servo digitale 3,5g a cavo lungo (Tim/Elev)

Servo digitale submicro 3,5g (AIL)

Regolatore (ESC) brushless 10A

BL 280 motore a cassa rotante, 1800Kv

AR6335 AS3X Ricevitore Nanolite a 6 canali

Albero motore: Inverza 280 BNF

Set ingranaggi: EFLR7100

Set squadrette servi: EFLR7100

– Optional Parts and Accessories –

– Optionale Bauteile und Zubehörteile –

– Pièces optionnelles et accessoires –

– Parti opzionali e accessori –

Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice

EFLA230

EFLA250

DYN2803

DYN2815

DYN2820

EFLB4503SJ50

EFLB4503SJ30

DYNC2010CA

EFLA1010

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

Charger Lead with JST Female

Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5 pc

Nut Driver: 5.5mm Steckschlüssel

Hex Driver: 2mm Dynamite

Hex Driver: .050” Dynamite

450mAh 3S 11.1V 50C Li-Po, 18AWG JST

450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po, 18AWG JST

Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC Charger

10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC

DX4e DSMX 4-Channel Transmitter

DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter

DX6i DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter

DX6 DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter

DX7s DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter

DX8 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter

DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter

DX10t DSMX 10-Channel Transmitter

DX18 DSMX18 Channel Transmitter

E-ﬂ ite Ladekabel m/ JST Buchse

Park Flyer Werkzeugsortiment, 5 teilig

5.5mm

Inbusschlüssel 2mm metrisch

Inbusschlüssel ,050 450mAh 3S 11.1V 50C Li-Po, 18AWG

JST Akku 450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po, 18AWG

JST Akku Dynamite Ladegerät

Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC/DC EU

E-ﬂ ite 10-Amp Pro Brushless Regler

DX4e DSMX 4-Kanal Sender

DX5e DSMX 5-Kanal Sender

DX6i DSMX 6-Kanal Sender

DX6 DSMX 6-Kanal Sender

Spektrum DX7s 7 Kanal Sender

Spektrum DX8 nur Sender

Spektrum DX9 nur Sender

Spektrum DX10t nur Sender

Spektrum DX18 nur Sender

Câble de charge avec prise JST femelle

Assortiment d’outils park ﬂ yer, 5pc

Clé à écrou 5.5mm Chiave per dadi:

Clé BTR 2mm Chiave esagonale:

Clé BTR .050” Chiave esagonale:

Batterie Li-Po 11.1V 3S 450mA 50C, 18AWG JST

Batterie Li-Po 11.1V 3S 450mA 30C, 18AWG JST

Chargeur Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC

Contrôleur brushless 10A pro

Emetteur DX4e DSMX 4 voies

Emetteur DX5e DSMX 5 voies

Emetteur DX6i DSMX 6 voies

Emetteur DX6 DSMX 6 voies

Emetteur DX7s DSMX 7 voies

Emetteur DX8 DSMX 8 voies

Emetteur DX9 DSMX 9 voies

Emetteur DX10t DSMX 10voies

Emetteur DX18 DSMX 18 voies

Cavo di carica con femmina JST

Park Flyer assortimento attrezzi, 5 pc

5.5mm

2mm

.050” Batteria Li-

Po450mAh 3S 11.1V 50C, 18AWG JST

Batteria LiPo450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C, 18AWG JST

Caricabatterie Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC

ESC 10-Amp Pro Brushless

DX4e DSMX Trasmettitore 4 canali

DX5e DSMX Trasmettitore 5 canali

DX6i DSMX Trasmettitore 6 canali

DX6 DSMX Trasmettitore 6 canali

DX7s DSMX Trasmettitore 7 canali

DX8 DSMX trasmettitore 8 canali

DX9 DSMX trasmettitore 9 canali

DX10t DSMX trasmettitore 10 canali

DX18 DSMX trasmettitore 18 canali

or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

MODEL 12 Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Corporation of Japan.

is a registered trademark used by permission of Jim Kimball Enterprises, Inc.

Patents pending. www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

EFL6650

Created 10/14 44733

E-flite Viking Model 12 280 BNF Basic User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual