Flex Innovations Ventique 60E G2 Pro User guide

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BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR ASSEMBLY OF

YOUR VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE

LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES, FEATURE CHANGES, MANUAL ADDENDUMS AND

FIRMWARE CHANGES FOR BOTH YOUR VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO AND THE AURA 8

ADVANCED FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2 ....................................................................................................

Recommended Equipment 2 .......................................................................

Required to Complete 2 .................................................................................

Replacement Parts Listing 3 .........................................................................

Optional Items 3 ...............................................................................................

Before you Begin 4 ...........................................................................................

Important Information Regarding Warranty 4 .......................................

Safety Warnings and Precautions 4 & 5 ....................................................

Important Before Assembly 5 ......................................................................

Battery Charging Guidelines 5 .....................................................................

Low Voltage Cutoﬀ 5 .......................................................................................

Ventique Yellow Scheme 6 ............................................................................

Ventique Orange Scheme 7 ..........................................................................

ARF Speciﬁc Instructions 8 ............................................................................

Control Horn Installation 9 ............................................................................

Servo Installation 10 & 11 ..............................................................................

Motor and ESC Installation 12 ......................................................................

ARF & Super PNP Instructions 13 ................................................................

Horizontal Stabilizer Installation 14 ...........................................................

Rudder and Tail Wheel Installation 15 .......................................................

Main Landing Gear Installation 16 .............................................................

Wing Installation 17 .........................................................................................

Aura 8 AFCS 18 ..................................................................................................

Aura 8 Servo Connections 18 .......................................................................

Transmitter Setup 19 .......................................................................................

Receiver Installation for Aura 8 19 ..............................................................

Connecting Your Receiver to Aura 8 20 ....................................................

Connecting Battery/Arming ESC 21 ..........................................................

ESC Throttle Calibration 21 ...........................................................................

Motor Rotation Test 21 ...................................................................................

Control Surface Linkage Installation 22 & 23 .........................................

Control Surface Throws 23 ............................................................................

Control Direction Test 24 ...............................................................................

Aura Sensor Direction Test 25 ......................................................................

Ventique 60E G2 Pro Aura Optional Features Conﬁguration 26 ......

Cowling Installation 27 ...................................................................................

Propeller and Spinner Installation 27 ........................................................

Optional Side Force Generators Installation 28 .....................................

Decal Installation 28 ........................................................................................

Battery Installation 29 .....................................................................................

Center of Gravity Veriﬁcation 29 .................................................................

Pre-ﬂight Checklist 30 .....................................................................................

AMA Safety Code 30 ........................................................................................

Flying your Ventique 60E G2 Pro 31 ...........................................................

Aircraft Troubleshooting Guide 32 .............................................................

Limited Warranty 32........................................................................................

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the selection of your new Ventique 60E G2 Pro, the ﬁrst member of the Flex Innovations 60E professional class!

Designed by Quique Somenzini, world aerobatic champion, the Ventique 60E G2 Pro excels in both XA/3D and precision/sport aerobatics. The Ventique 60E G1 was a great airframe that quickly became a pilot’s favorite; the G2 has that same roots, but improves on it with the latest manufacturing technology such as laminated ﬁber/plywood construction, easier initial assembly as well as tool-less assembly at the ﬁeld.

Aerodynamically the G2 has improvements that elevate the ﬂight performance to an unheard of level! The Ventique 60E G2 Pro is truly professional grade, all the little details were carefully thought of and all the ﬁnest materials are used throughout. This puts in your hands an aircraft that simply will make your jaw drop!

For the latest updates, features, addendums and more, before assembly, please visit:

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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

These are included and installed in the Super PNP version

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Motor: DualSky XM5050EA 515KV Motor

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Propeller: Flex 16x7 Carbon Fiber 2 Blade Prop

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ESC: Hobby Wing 100A Skywalker 100A V2

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Servos: (4) Potenza DS18007HV servos

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Servo Arm: (4) FPZA1052 Aluminum Servo Arm 1.5" Clamping (25T)

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Servo extensions: (2) FPZA1047 Flex 24in (610mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extension (2) FPZA1042 Flex 3in (110mm) Heavy Duty Servo Extension

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Stabilization: Flex Aura 8 (Optional for the ARF version)

REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

For both versions

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Transmitter: Minimum 7 channel

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Receiver:

If using the Flex Aura 8 a serial capable receiver to match your transmitter, e.g. Spektrum 4651T or Futaba R2001SB If not using Flex Aura 8 a 6 channel receiver to match your transmitter

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Flight Pack: 3500mAh - 4200mAh 6S 22.2V 40C+ LiPo (FPZB42006s40 recommended)

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Charger: 6S LiPo capable battery charger

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Servo Extension Safety Clips: Flex Servo Connector Safety Clips (FPZA1040 recommended)

Speciﬁcations

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Wingspan:

58.85 in (1495mm)

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Length:

61.33in (1558mm)

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Weight:

6.93lbs (3150g) with 4200 6s 45C

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FPM1900A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO ARF+ Yellow

FPM1900B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO ARF+ Orange

FPM1950A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO SUPER PNP Yellow

FPM1950B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO SUPER PNP Orange

FPM1901A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Fuselage, Yellow

FPM1902LA

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Left Wing, Yellow

FPM1902RA

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Right Wing, Yellow

FPM1903A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO horizontal Stabilizer Set, Yellow

FPM1904A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Rudder, Yellow

FPM1905A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Cowling, Yellow

FPM1906A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Canopy Hatch, Yellow

FPM1908A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Wheel Pants, Yellow

FPM1915A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO SFG set, Yellow

FPM1916A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Sharktooth Set, Yellow

FPM1917A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO 76mm Spinner, Yellow

FPM1918A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Cockpit & Pilot Set, Yellow

FPM1914A

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Decal Set, Yellow

FPM1901B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Fuselage, Orange

FPM1902LB

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Left Wing, Orange

FPM1902RB

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Right Wing, Orange

FPM1903B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO horizontal Stabilizer Set, Orange

FPM1904B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Rudder, Orange

FPM1905B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Cowling, Orange

FPM1906B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Canopy Hatch, Orange

FPM1908B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Wheel Pants, Orange

FPM1915B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO SFG set, Orange

FPM1916B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Sharktooth Set, Orange

FPM1917B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO 76mm Spinner, Orange

FPM1918B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Cockpit & Pilot Set, Orange

FPM1914B

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Decal Set, Orange

FPM1909

Ventique 60E G2 PRO C/F Wing Tube

FPM1907

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Carbon Fiber Landing Gear

FPM1911

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Wheel & Axle Set

FPM1910

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Tail Gear Set

FPM1912

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Pushrod & Linkage Set

FPM1913

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Hardware Set

FPM1919

Ventique 60E G2 PRO Removeable Rudder Wire

FPZA1053

Flex Speed-Lock

FPZDS18007HV

Potenza DS18007BLHV HV Coreless Servo

FPZDS18007HVGEAR

Potenza DS18007HV Gear Set

FPZDS18007HVCASE

Potenza DS18007HV Top Case w/ Bearing

FPZA0005

25T Aluminum Single Arm Clamp Servo Arm R 1.5 in

HW100ESC-HV

HobbyWing 100A ESC w/ 7.4/8A BEC

XM5050EA-V3

Flex/DualSky XM5050EA 530KV Motor

FPMPF1607CF

Flex 16x7 Carbon Fiber 2 Blade Prop

FPZA1047

24” Servo Extension (Rudder and Elevator)

FPZA1042

3” Servo Extension (Ailerons)

REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTING

OPTIONAL ITEMS

FPZB42006S40

Potenza 6S 4200mAh 40C LiPo Battery

FPZB35006S75

Potenza 6S 3500mAh 75C LiPo Battery

FPM337022

PREMIUM WING BAG – QQ CAP 232 & VENTIQUE 60E

SPMXC2000

Spektrum Smart S2100 G2 AC Charger 2X100W

SPMXBC100

Spektrum XBC100 Smart Lipo Battery Checker

SPMR8200

Spektrum NX8 Transmitter Only

SPM4651T

DSMX SRXL2 Serial Telemetry Receiver

FUTT6K

Futaba T6K Transmitter with R3006SB Rx Mode 2

FUTR2001SB

Futaba R2001SB SFHSS S-Bus

YELLOW

ORANGE

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SPECIAL LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS

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 a 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 serious injury.

WARNING

AGES 14+

This is NOT a toy! This product is not intended for use by children

under 14 years of age without

direct adult supervision.

ATTENTION

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

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Flex Innovations, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, please visit our website at www.ﬂexinnovations.com and click on the Ventique 60E G2 Pro and Aura 8 product pages.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WARRANTY

Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations section before building this product. If you as the purchaser and/or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, you are advised to return this product immediately, in new and unused condition, to the place of purchase.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Protect yourself and others by following these basic safety guidelines.

1. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation, and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions in the manual, prior to assembly, setup, or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. In some cases, the written instructions may diﬀer slightly from the photos. In those instances, the written instructions should be considered correct.

2. This model is not a toy, rather it is a sophisticated remote control hobby product and must be operated with caution and common sense. This product 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

NOTICE

This manual is for both the ARF and Super PNP versions.

The manual is divided into two distinct sections to make the assembly of the airplane easier to follow, one for

the ARF and one for the Super PNP. If you have the Super PNP version, some of the steps will have been

completed for you at the factory. However, it is important that you read through this entire instruction manual

to familiarize yourself with all the details of the aircraft.

NOTICE

Do not use thread locker when attaching plastic parts, the parts will soften and fail.

NOTICE

The assembly of the Ventique 60E G2 Pro can be accomplished in a few hours. Prior to assembling the airplane, it is advisable to charge your

battery so that you are ready to begin radio setup upon completion of the assembly of your model.

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3. This model must be assembled according to these instructions. Do not alter or modify the model outside of these instructions provided by Flex Innovations, LLC, as doing so may render it unsafe and/or un-ﬂyable. You must take time to build straight, true, and strong. It is your responsibility to ensure the air-worthiness of this product.

4. Use only compatible, appropriate components for the ﬁnal assembly of this model. Ensure that the radio system is in functional condition, that the motor is appropriately sized for the model and that all other components are appropriate for use in this model as speciﬁed in this Ventique 60e G2 Pro Instruction manual. All components must be installed correctly so that they operate correctly both on the ground and in the air.

5. Inspect and check operation of the model and all its components before every ﬂight.

6. If you are not an experienced pilot, or have not ﬂown a high-performance model before, it is recommended that you seek assistance from an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your ﬁrst ﬂights. If you're not a member of a club, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots.

7. Keep the propeller area clear from such items as loose clothing, jewelry, long hair, or tools, as they can become entangled. Keep your hands and body parts away from the propeller as injury can occur.

WARNING

Follow all instructions provided by your battery and charger manufacturer. Failure to comply can result in ﬁre.

We recommend the use of an advanced LiPo balancing charger, such as the Spektrum Smart S2100 G2 AC 2X100W Charger for your batteries to get the maximum performance and lifespan from them.

Our airplanes are designed around our Potenza LiPo batteries, and we recommend the Potenza 6S 4200mAh 40C LiPo in the Ventique 60E G2 Pro based on our extensive testing and development. These batteries feature an EC5 connector, so no soldering is required for use in your Ventique 60E G2 Pro.

All are available online at www.ﬂexinnovations.com and your local Flex Innovations retailer.

BATTERY CHARGING GUIDELINES

LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF

LiPo batteries have a nominal (rated) voltage of 3.7v per cell, and fully charged, reach 4.2v per cell. Batteries are designed to be discharged below the nominal voltage, however, if they are discharged below 3.0v per cell, damage will occur and the pack will loose capacity. For best long term battery life, set a timer and land after a time that leaves approximately 15% of the battery’s capacity remaining.

Low voltage cutoﬀ is a feature that is built into the HobbyWing 100A ESCs that is designed to protect the connected battery from being discharged too far and causing permanent damage to the cells. Circuitry within the ESCs will automatically detect when the input voltage from the battery pack reaches below 3.0V per cell (average) and will remove power to the motor, but still deliver power to the servos so that a safe landing may be made. If the motor begins to lose power rapidly during ﬂight, the LVC has sensed that the total voltage of the pack has dropped below 3.0V per cell average, and the airplane should be landed immediately.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)

IMPORTANT BEFORE ASSEMBLY

Carefully unpack your aircraft and inspect the parts. Review the manual and gather all the required tools and supplies.

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Remove all parts from their plastic bags, inventory all items and closely examine all the major airframe components for damage. If any items are missing or you ﬁnd damaged components, do not proceed, please contact customer support.

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Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering as necessary, paying special attention to the leading edges of the ﬂying surfaces, hinge lines and stabilizer and wing saddle areas. Apply slight pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood. Use caution around seams to prevent inadvertently pulling them loose.

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Pro-Tip: You can use a “Seal-It Pen” to permanently seal any sharp edges or corners of covering that may come loose in ﬂight.

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Use thin CA to go over any important glue joints, such as the motor box, ﬁrewall, servo mounting rails and any other pre-assembled joints that may see high stress during ﬂight.

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Gather all required components such as motor and radio equipment that will be used to equip the airplane. Create a new radio program in your transmitter and bind this model program to the receiver that will be used in the airplane

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ULTRACOAT COLORS

DARK YELLOW (HAN U889)

MIDNIGHT BLUE (HAN U885)

SKY BLUE (HAN U875)

DARK BLUE (HAN U873)

-1°

VENTIQUE YELLOW SCHEME

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VENTIQUE ORANGE SCHEME

-1°

ULTRACOAT COLORS

MIDNIGHT BLUE (HAN U885)

ORANGE (HAN U877)

WHITE (HAN U870)

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ARF

THIS SECTION CONTAINS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ALMOST READY TO FLY

VERSION OF THE VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO

If you have the Super PNP version you can skip forward to the next section that starts on page 13.

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CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: Hobby Knife with a #11 blade Isopropyl Alcohol

(2) Aileron Control Horns 30-Minute Epoxy

(1) Elevator Control Horn Paper Towels

(1 or 2) Rudder Control Horns Toothpicks

1. Start by uncovering the control horn slots for your desired installation using a hobby knife, the slots for the control horns are located as follows:

Aileron: 175mm from the aileron root. Elevator: 20mm from the elevator root on the left hand side of the airplane (as seen by the pilot). Rudder: 10mm from the bottom of the rudder, for push-pull uncover only the slot on the right hand side of the airplane (as seen by the pilot).

175mm

20mm

2. Scuﬀ the control horns, where they will be installed into the control surfaces, with some medium grit sandpaper. Use isopropyl alcohol and a

paper towel to clean the control horn and remove any debris left over after scuﬃng.

3. Mix an adequate amount of 30-minute epoxy. Apply epoxy to the slot in the control surface (use a toothpick to get the adhesive in the slot) as well

as the control horns. Install the control horn and check for proper alignment. Use isopropyl alcohol and a paper towel to clean up any excess epoxy before it cures. Let it sit until the epoxy cures.

4. As a reminder, if using the provided push-pull hardware (servo installed in the tail) you only need to install a single rudder control horn but if you

plan on using a pull-pull setup (servo in the main fuselage tray) you will need to install control horns on both sides of the rudder.

10mm

NOTICE

The Flex Innovations Ventique 60E G2 Pro is designed so that you can use either a push-pull or a pull-pull rudder setup. Push-pull (servo in the tail)

is the recommended setup for the Ventique and will result in the correct CG if you are using the recommended motor. The mounting location and

for the pull-pull is provided on the main equipment tray and two control horns and hardware, except for the servo arm, are provided for a pull-pull

installation, however, the pull-pull installation will not be covered in this manual.

ARF

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SERVO INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: (4) Servos (Potenza DS18007HV recommended)

(2) 3” Aileron Servo Extensions (2) 24” Rudder Servo Extension (2) Servo Extension Safety Clips Hobby Knife with a #11 blade Mounting Hardware/tools as required by your servos

1. If you will be using the recommended push-pull rudder setup (servo in the tail), locate the opening for the for the rudder servo on the right side of

the fuselage (under the elevator). If you having a hard time seeing the opening shine a ﬂashlight through the fuselage and you should be able to see the openings clearly. Once you have located them, use a sharp hobby knife to cut away the covering to expose the openings. If you want you can cut an X into the opening and use a trim covering iron to bond the covering around the edges in the opening. For the optional pull-pull setup (servo in the fuselage) look for the slots for the pull-pull wires towards the bottom of the fuselage and open these up instead.

2. Attach a 24” servo extension (FPZA1047 recommended) to your elevator servo and your rudder servo and secure them each with a servo extension

safety clip (FPZA1040 recommended).

3. Mount the servos in their corresponding slot using the mounting hardware provided with your servos. The elevator servo goes in the left side of the

fuselage and the push-pull rudder servo goes in the right side of the fuselage (as seen by the pilot when sitting in the cockpit). Ensure that the servo splines face the front of the airplane.

4. Route the servo leads through the fuselage as shown in the picture to the right, slots are

provided in the bulkheads to keep the leads organized.

5. Mount the aileron servos in their corresponding location in the wings using the

mounting hardware provided with your servos. As you can see from the picture below the servo spline will face the leading edge of the wings.

6. Please note that the aileron servo extensions are not attached permanently to the

aileron servos, they will be installed in the Aura 8 or in the receiver so that the ailerons can be disconnected when removing the wings.

ARF

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SERVO INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

7. Final installation of the linkages for all the control surfaces will be done when the receiver and optional Aura 8 have been installed and conﬁgured.

For now we will assemble the push rods and have them ready for installation.

8. Assemble the pushrods for all the control surfaces, the following table gives the length of the pushrod before installing the ball links and after

assembly is complete. The assembled length is measured from ball link center to ball link center. These push rod lengths give a good starting point for the installation but will be adjusted when we complete the ﬁnal setup after the receiver and optional Aura 8 have been installed. To assemble the push rods, screw on the ball links to either end of the push rod. Both ends screw on with a clockwise motion (right hand thread), this ensures that the length of the pushrod will not change when installed. Ensure that you get roughly the same number of turns on each ball link so that the push rod is secure on both sides. If necessary use pliers to stop the push rod from twisting and threading into the opposite ball link.

Push Rod Length

Assembled Length

Aileron, 2 needed

45mm

75mm

Elevator

65mm

95mm

Rudder

65mm

92mm

ARF

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MOTOR AND ESC INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: Motor (DualSky XM5050EA 515KV Recommended)

ESC (Hobby Wing 100A Skywalker 100A V2 Recommended)

Plywood Motor Spacer Motor hardware provided with your motor

(4) M4X20 Socket Head Hex Bolts (4) M4 Washers

2.5mm Hex Driver Blue Thread Locker Cable Ties

1. Install the X-Brace on the rear of the motor using the hardware supplied with your motor, use thread locker on the screws. Install the prop adapter

on the front of the motor using the hardware supplied with your motor, use thread locker on the screws. If you are using the recommended motor it is pre-coated with thread locker on these bolts from the factory.

2. If you are using the recommended motor, the provided plywood spacer will provide the correct clearance between the cowling and the spinner. If

you are using a diﬀerent motor you will have to determine the correct spacing for the motor by using the cowling and testing the installation.

3. Use the M4X20 socket head hex bolts with thread locker and the M4 washers to mount the motor to the motor box with the wires facing down as

shown in the picture below.

4. Install the ESC on the underside of the motor in between the provided mounting brackets using cable ties as shown in the picture below. Ensure

that the ESC is installed with the motor-ESC wires facing rearwards and that they loop back forwards and are captured under the cable ties, if they are hanging loose there is a risk of them coming disconnected under high G maneuvers.

(QTY 4)(QTY 4)

ARF

Note, spacer will be plywood in

production models

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ARF & Super PNP

THIS SECTION CONTAINS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH

VERSIONS OF THE VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO

Note - The Flex Aura 8 is supplied with the Super PNP, however, it is optional with the ARF. The remainder of the manual assumes that you are using a Flex Aura 8 but if you are not just ignore the sections pertaining to it. Instead proceed with your receiver of choice, we

will provide the necessary information for that setup as well.

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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: 30-Minute Epoxy Isopropyl Alcohol

Paper Towels

1. Remove the horizontal stabilizer ﬁller piece from the rear of the fuselage.

2. Dry ﬁt the horizontal stabilizer to ensure that you have a good understanding of how it will ﬁt before you bond it in place. Ensure that it seats

properly, all the way forward. The horizontal stabilizer is self-aligning and will be square as long as it is seated correctly. Check all the mating surfaces so that you know where to place your adhesive when you bond it in place.

3. Mix an adequate amount of 30-minute epoxy. Apply thin layer epoxy to the mating surfaces on both the fuselage and the horizontal stabilizer. Do

not apply an excessive ammount of adhesive as that will make the clean-up very diﬃcult. Once again, ensure that the horizontal stabilizer is properly seated. Use isopropyl alcohol and a paper towel to clean up any excess epoxy before it cures.

4. While the horizontal stab adhesive is curing, use any excess to

bond the ﬁller piece at the fuselage rear that sits behind the elevator. Set the fuselage aside until the adhesive cures fully.

ARF & Super PNP

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RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: Rudder Hinge Piano Wire Tail Wheel Assembly

(2) M2X12 Flanged Self-tapping Screws (1) M2X12 Self-tapping Screw

#1 Phillips Screwdriver Thin CA adhesive

1. Place the rudder in position, ensure that the hinge halves line-up and that the bottom of the rudder is ﬂush with the fuselage. Insert the rudder

hinge piano wire, starting from the bottom of the fuselage, through all 4 of the rudder half hinges. Once in place the rudder hinge pin will be held in place by the tail wheel assembly.

2. Locate the positions of the pre-drilled holes for the tail wheel mounting screws under the covering. The two main screws which attach to the

carbon-ﬁber bracket to the fuselage will be 20mm and 40mm away from the hinge pin. The screw for the tail wheel steering arm will be located on the rudder, 15mm away from the hinge pin. Punch a small hole through the covering and use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to drive the screws into these locations to form the threads in the wood. Remove the screws and wick some thin CA into the wood and the formed threads to strengthen this area. Wait for the glue to cure.

3. Install the tail wheel assembly using the two ﬂanged self-tapping M2 screws to hold the carbon-ﬁber bracket to the fuselage. Once in place use the

standard self-tapping M2 screw for the steering arm. This screw needs to be driven so that it allows a little space for the bracket to slide back and forth on the screw as the rudder rotates. DO NOT TIGHTEN THIS SCREW COMPLETELY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE EITHER THE RUDDER OR THE TAIL

WHEEL ASSEMBLY AS THE RUDDER ROTATES.

(QTY 2) (QTY 1)

15mm

20mm

40mm

ARF & Super PNP

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MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: (4) M3X20 Socket Head Hex Bolts (4) M3 Flat Washers

(6) 4mm Washers (2) M3X15 Hex Bolts

2.5mm Hex Driver 2mm Hex Driver

1.5mm Hex Driver 10mm Wrench 7mm Wrench Blue Thread Locker

1. Using a 10mm wrench, a 7mm wrench and blue thread locker install the axles onto the main landing gear bracket.

2. Place three 4mm washers onto each axle before installing the main gear wheels and tires, this will ensure that the spacing will be correct for the

wheel pants.

3. Complete the installation of the wheels and tires by installing them onto the axle and locking them in place with the provided wheel collets.

Remove the collet set screws from the collet, add blue thread locker and re-install it using a 1.5mm hex driver. Note - You may want to ﬁle a ﬂat spot on the bottom of the axle, under the set screw to ensure that the wheel collet stays on more ﬁrmly.

4. Place the wheel pants onto the tires and axles. Use a 2.5mm hex driver to secure them in position with an M3X15 hex bolt and thread locker. The

screw is installed through the carbon-ﬁber landing gear into the wheel pant. The landing gear will tilt towards the rear of the airplane as shown below, ensure that the wheel pants face in the correct direction.

5. Mount the landing gear onto the fuselage using four M3X20 socket head hex bolts, four M3 ﬂat washers, thread locker and a 2.5mm hex driver. As a

reminder, the landing gear tilts towards the rear of the airplane.

(QTY 4)(QTY 4) (QTY 6)(QTY 2)

ARF & Super PNP

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WING INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: None!

1. The Ventique 60E G2 Pro feature tool-less and screw-less ﬁeld assembly. This is accomplished using the Flex Speed-lock technology.

2. Insert the tube into the fuselage and center it.

3. Unlock the Flex Speed-lock wing locks. Do this by pulling out on the knob (towards the center of the fuselage) and then slide the knob upwards

until it stop, this is the raised/unlocked position as shown in the picture below. Notice that when the Flex Speed-lock is unlocked the plastic tube will protrude past the top of the fuselage.

4. Slide a wing panel onto the wing tube, feeding the aileron servo wire into the fuselage. Once the wing is completely seated push on the plastic

extension tube to latch the Flex Speed-lock and lock the wing in place. Repeat for the other wing panel.

5. Connect the aileron servos to the servo extensions coming out of the Flex Aura 8 or your receiver.

NOTICE

When operating the Flex Speed-lock only use the knob to un-lock the the wing. To lock the wing always press on the top of the plastic extension

tube until you hear the Flex Speed-lock latch (click). This will guarantee that the Flex Speed-lock latches in place properly, if you push down on the

knob you may inadvertently leave the knob in an unlatched state that could allow it to come undone accidentally.

The extension tubes of the Flex Speed-lock protrude above the edge of the frame when in the un-locked position as shown in the picture above, this

is by design. When the Flex Speed-lock is latched the top of the plastic extension tube will be ﬂush with the top of the fuselage, this provide visual

conﬁrmation and will ensure that the canopy can’t be installed unless the wings are locked into place.

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AURA 8 AFCS

The Aura 8 AFCS (Advanced Flight Control System) comes pre-programmed and pre-installed in your Ventique 60E G2 Pro Super PNP, making setup a breeze. The Aura 8 is also available for installation in your Ventique 60E G2 Pro ARF. If you choose to install the Aura 8 in your ARF you can use the Aura Conﬁg Tool Wizard to load the Ventique 60E G2 conﬁg ﬁle onto the Aura 8 to achieve the same conﬁguration as the Super PNP. On the ARF, install the Aura 8 with the provided mounting pad and the servo ports facing the rear of the aircraft. It is also recommended that you use a small hook and loop strap to further secure it once all connections are made.

This highly-reﬁned 3-axis gyro makes the Ventique 60E G2 Pro ﬂy like it is a larger aircraft and in less wind. Thanks to the Aura’s advanced implementation, it not only enhances the ﬂying experience, but it never interferes with the pilot’s control.

The Aura 8 AFCS comes conﬁgured with Flight Modes (dual rates, expos and gyro settings) set by the Flex Innovations team, and oﬀers a great starting point for most pilots. Since these are already conﬁgured for you in the Aura, there is no need to set up dual rates or expos in your transmitter. Simply follow the Transmitter Conﬁguration Guide in this manual for complete details on the transmitter programming required for the Ventique 60E G2 Pro and Aura 8 AFCS.

Visit wiki.ﬂexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura for the latest Aura-related product information and updates.

The following shows the pre-conﬁgured Aura ﬂight modes in the Ventique 60E G2 Pro Super PNP.

Ventique 60E G2 Pro Aura Proﬁle

Flight Mode 1: Sport

• For general ﬂight, high speed aerobatics or test ﬂights

• Rates are low and expos tuned for comfortable ﬂight.

• Gyro gain1 is set to low.

Flight Mode 2: XA

• For Extreme Aerobatics ﬂight.

• Rates are set very high and expos tuned for aggressive, high speed ﬂight.

• Gyro gain1 is set to low.

Flight Mode 3: 3D

• For slow speed 3D ﬂight.

• Rates are set to maximum and expos are tuned for 3D ﬂight.

• Gyro gain1 is set to moderately high.

• Gyro oscillation2 will occur at mid to high speeds. Do NOT ﬂy at mid to high speeds in this Flight Mode.

NOTE - Gyro can be disabled in any ﬂight mode using the Gyro Gain Kill switch assigned to Channel 7 (see table on next page).

NOTE - Rudder stick movement will also move the ailerons and elevator. This is NORMAL and is the pre-programmed mixing.

Each of the modes has been tuned by our team to oﬀer a solid start. Because tastes in control feel are unique, if changes in rate, expo or gains are needed, adjustments can be made through Aura. We highly recommend that you do not change any of these in your transmitter.

Gain: The amount of correction the gyro applies. The higher the gain, the more correction the gyro applies.

Oscillation: Rapid and repeating movements back and forth, often extreme.

DEFAULT AURA CONNECTIONS

S1 – Throttle S2 – Left Aileron S3 – Right Aileron S4 – Elevator S5 – Rudder S6 – Empty S7 – Empty S8 – Empty

Port B – Serial Receiver Input

Mini Port A&B – Remote Receiver Inputs

Mini Port A

Mini Port B

Micro USB Port

Port B

AURA 8 SERVO CONNECTIONS

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ARF with Aura 8 & Super PNP

TRANSMITTER SETUP

If you do not plan on using an Aura 8 on your Ventique 60E G2 Pro ARF you will need to conﬁgure your transmitter and install your receiver as directed by the instructions provided with these. You can ﬁnd the recommended controls throws and rates for this on page 23 of this manual. If you are using this setup you can skip this page and the next one as they pertain speciﬁcally to the Aura 8 conﬁguration.

The Aura 8 is designed to work seamlessly with all popular transmitter and receiver brands, however, transmitter setup is signiﬁcantly diﬀerent than when setting up a model without Aura. Follow these steps:

1. Start with a new model memory in your transmitter. Reset it to be certain it is set to defaults.

2. Adjust your transmitter settings according to the Transmitter Conﬁguration Guide below.

3. Make ONLY the changes shown in the Transmitter Conﬁguration Guide. No other changes are required.

Transmitter Conﬁguration Guide

Spektrum, Futaba, JR ¹

& Graupner

FrSky

Jeti (EX-Bus)

Wing/Tail Type

1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1

Rudder

1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1

Rudder

1 Aileron, 1 Elevator, 1

Rudder

End Points

(Travel Adjust or ATV)

Ail/Ele/Rud – 125%

Ail/Ele/Rud – 100%

Aileron/Ele/Rud – 100%

Thro/CH5/CH6 – 100%

Thro/CH5/CH6 – 84%

Thro/CH5/CH6 – 80%

Reversing ²

Not Allowed

Sub-Trim

Verify at Zero, NOT ALLOWED

Trim Levers

Verify at Zero

CH5 (Gear) – Flight Mode

Assign to a 3 Position Switch

CH6 (Aux 1) – Unused

N/A

CH7 (Aux 2) – Gyro Gain Kill

Assign to a 2 Position Switch

First Flight Timer

For your ﬁrst ﬂight, set to 4:00

1 JR customers should use JR XBUS Mode A, and follow the chart above. This is the preferred JR DMSS connection to Aura. 2 If you are using a Futaba transmitter, please note that some Futaba transmitters have the throttle set to reversed by default. We recommend that

you leave the reversing set to the defaults and reverse it if needed after testing. NOTE: do all throttle testing with the prop removed!

3 The default Aura program has Gyro Gain Kill disabled, please see the section of this manual titled Ventique 60E G2 Pro Aura Optional Features

Conﬁguration on page 26 to enable Gyro Gain Kill.

4 This time is a safe starting point for most pilots. This aircraft can typically ﬂy anywhere between 4 to 6 minutes (with 6S 4200mAh LiPo),

depending on an individual’s ﬂying style.

FOR CUSTOMERS USING TRANSMITTERS OTHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED IN THE CHART ABOVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI PAGE

FOR INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BRAND

https://wiki.ﬂexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura

RECEIVER INSTALLATION FOR AURA 8

Choosing a Receiver

Aura will auto-detect modern serial receiver connections. For use in the Ventique 60E G2 Pro, only a serial receiver connection or two Spektrum Remote Receivers can be used. Below are a few examples of serial receivers that can be used with the Aura 8. This is not a complete list of compatible receivers, rather a short list to assist in your receiver selection.

Spektrum SRXL – SPMAR6610T, SPMAR8020T, SPMAR10100T Spektrum SRXL2 – SPM4651T, SPM4650 Futaba S.Bus – Futaba R7008SB, R2001SB, R6202SBW Hitec S.Bus – Optima SL, Maxima SL FrSky S.Bus – RX4R, RX6R Graupner HoTT (Sum D of 8) – GR12L, GR16L JR XBus (Mode A & Mode B) – RG012BX, RG613BX, RG821BX Jeti EX-Bus – REX10, R9 EX, REX6

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Note: SRXL2 receivers like the 4651T require the use of a diﬀerent cable to connect to Aura. The cable is included with the receiver when it is purchased directly from Flex Innovations. You can also purchase the cable itself at ﬂexinnovations.com (FPZA1039). Other receivers like the AR6610T provide a standard servo port for the SRXL2 signal.

Serial Receivers

If using a standard serial receiver, connect the provided male to male cable to your receiver’s serial port. Connect the other end of the cable to Aura Port B noting proper polarity.

Note: If you are using Futaba S.Bus, be sure to use the proper S.Bus port in your receiver. DO NOT use the S.Bus2 port, as it is not supported for use with the Aura 8. Refer to your manufacturer's instructions for proper S.Bus use.

4651T

CONNECTING YOUR RECEIVER TO AURA 8

Aura 8 Auto-Detect

Note: Before powering up the airplane for the ﬁrst time ensure that there is not trim or sub-trim on any of your main channels (aileron, elevator or rudder) as this may lead the Aura 8 Auto-Detect feature to fail or work improperly. Once your receiver is bound, powered, and

connected to the Aura, the Aura will begin the Auto-Detect process to learn what type of receiver you are using and set itself up for that speciﬁc system. Auto-Detect is indicated by a series of sweeping LEDs of various colors. After Auto-Detect is completed, verify that Aura is on and receiving data from your receiver by looking at the LEDs on the Aura.

Ready-To-Fly:

Solid Orange LED: Aura On and Calibrated

Solid Green LED: Aura receiving Valid receiver data

Possible Errors:

Flashing Orange LED: Aura Moved During Power Up

No Green LED: Aura NOT receiving receiver data

Note: When using Spektrum SRXL or SRXL2 to connect to the Aura, always connect the remote receivers to the Spektrum receiver, NOT to the Aura.

Binding Your Receiver

Bind your receiver to your transmitter per your receiver and transmitter manufacturer’s instructions.

FOR CUSTOMERS USING TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS OTHER THAN WHAT IS SHOWIN ABOVE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI

PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BRAND

https://wiki.ﬂexinnovations.com/wiki/Aura

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ESC THROTTLE CALIBRATION

In order to map the full range of the ESC’s output to your throttle stick motion you will have to preform an ESC throttle calibration. NOTE: Execute ESC throttle calibration with the propeller and spinner removed.

1. Power on your transmitter, DISABLE any throttle hold or throttle kill switches, completely lower the throttle trim and set the stick to full throttle.

2. Connect the ﬂight pack to your Ventique 60E G2 Pro.

3. Listen for the tones coming from the ESC through the motor, about 2 seconds after RF is engaged you should hear two tones.

4. Pull your throttle stick back to idle.

5. Listen for the ESC arming tones from the motor.

6. Unplug the ﬂight battery to complete calibration.

The ESC throttle range has now been properly calibrated, and is stored in the ESC's memory until it is calibrated again. You can repeat this process as many times as necessary.

CONNECTING BATTERY/ARMING ESC

Observe the following procedures to safely power up your model after it has been bound. Ensure the propeller is removed unless this sequence is followed to power up before ﬂight.

1. Turn on the transmitter. Lower the throttle stick AND throttle

trim to their lowest settings. Be sure to wait for your transmitter to indicate that radio signal is being broadcast before proceeding.

If a battery is connected to the ESC with the throttle fully open on the transmitter, the ESC will enter programming mode. If this occurs, simply disconnect the battery, lower the throttle and reconnect the battery.

2. Ensure the aileron, elevator and rudder gimbals are centered.

3. With the airplane on a solid surface, connect the battery to the

ESC and wait. The ESC will make the motor emit a series of audible tones during their initialization process.

4. The ESC will make the motor emit a short, ﬁnal tone sequence

indicating that the ESC is now armed and that the motor will spin in response to throttle stick movement.

WARNING

When making adjustments to linkages, transmitter settings,

or the Aura 8 ﬂight control system, remove the propeller to

guard against accidental spool up.

WARNING

Hold aircraft securely when connecting the battery before ﬂight. Always ensure that the propeller is clear of any and all objects as

they may become entangled.

CAUTION

Always connect the battery when the throttle stick and throttle trim

are in the idle/cut-oﬀ position.

CAUTION

Note: After throttle calibration is complete it is necessary to reset the failsafe on your receiver

(see your radio documentation, this may require a re-bind).

MOTOR ROTATION TEST

Take this this opportunity to check proper motor rotation direction, the motor should spin CW when viewed from the tail of the airplane (pilot point of view). If the motor is rotation is incorrect, swap any 2 motor

→ ESC wires to reverse motor rotation.

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CONTROL SURFACE LINKAGE INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: Elevator and Rudder Pushrod Assemblies #2 Phillips Screwdriver

(8) M2x10 Phillips Head Machine Screw 1.5mm Hex Driver (12) M2 Flat Washer Needle-Nosed Pliers (or Hemostats) (8) M2 Lock Nut Blue Thread Lock (4) Servo arms and screws

1. If you have the ARF locate the rudder and elevator pushrod assemblies, as well as the servo arms and hardware. Reference the chart on page 11 for

the lengths of the diﬀerent pushrods.

2. Power on your transmitter, and power on the airplane. Once the Aura 8 has initialized and you can verify that the servos are operating properly. Set

the gyro gain kill switch to oﬀ before making any adjustments to servo arm positions or to pushrod lengths. This will disable the Gyro and ensure that the control surfaces are centered and don’t have any motion if the airplane is accidentally moved. If you have not enabled the gyro gain kill switch ensure that you don’t move the airplane when checking on servo arm and control surface positions so that the servos are centered.

3. With the aircraft still powered on, install the elevator, rudder and aileron servo arms perpendicular to the servo case, being sure to orient the servo

arm towards the top of the fuselage for the elevator, towards the bottom of the fuselage for the rudder (as shown below) and towards the wing tip for the ailerons. Apply blue thread lock to the servo arm screws, and secure the servo arms in place. If you have the Super PNP version remove the servo arm fastening screws and apply thread lock to them.

4. Before installing the push-rods, ensure that all servo arms are perfectly perpendicular to the servo bodies. If you are using an Aura 8 this needs to be

done with the aura conﬁg tool, not via TX trim or sub-trim. If you are not using an Aura 8 you can do this with sub-trim in your radio.

5. If you have the ARF version use a 1.5mm hex driver to attach the pushrod ball link to the servo arms using an M2X10 socket head hex bolt, an M2

washer and an M2 Lock nut. For the elevator and rudder use the outermost hole in the servo arm but for the ailerons use the middle hole (see picture on page 10 for reference).

AURA 8 WARNING

DUE TO VARIANCES IN PRODUCTION AND THE LARGE CONTROL SURFACE THROWS ON THIS AIRCRAFT, PROPER SERVO CENTERING AND

TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT IS CRITICAL TO PREVENT SERVO OVER TRAVEL AND FAILURE. IF THE SERVO ARMS ON YOUR AIRCRAFT DO NOT SIT

PERPENDICULAR TO THE SERVO CASE, YOU MUST USE THE AURA CONFIG TOOL TO ADJUST THE SUB-TRIM AND OUTPUT SCALE VALUES TO

PREVENT OVER TRAVEL OF THE SERVOS.

To download the Aura Conﬁg Tool, please visit: https://www.ﬂexinnovations.com/aura-conﬁg-tool-install/

Super PNP NOTICE

This section is a combined section for both the ARF and the Super PNP version of the Ventique 60E G2 pro. There are several instructions that do not pertain to the Super PNP version as the servo arms and pushrods are mostly completely installed for you from the factory. However, it is important that you still pay attention to the content on this page, we have tried to call out the diﬀerences between the two edition in all the steps if you see something that does not need to be done that is ﬁne. The following are the critical steps that you will have to execute with the Super PNP version, all are documented below:

• Ensure that servo arms are centered once you have the radio and airplane powered with no sub-trim.

• Remove all the screws on the servo arms and re-install them with blue thread locker.

• Attach the elevator and rudder pushrods to the corresponding control horns.

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6. Use a 1.5mm hex driver, M2x10 machine screw, M2 washers and M2 lock nut to secure the linkage to the control horns. If you have the ARF version

you will have to attach all four pushrods but if you have the Super PNP you will only have to attach the elevator and rudder pushrods as the aileron pushrods will have been installed for you at the factory. The sequence of the hardware components at the control horn end is as follows:

1. M2x10 Machine Screw

2. M2 Washer

3. Ball Link

4. Servo Arm or Control Horn

5. M2 Washer

6. M2 Lock Nut

7. As you are attaching the pushrods, take this opportunity to ensure that all control surfaces are centered. If any of the control surfaces are not

centered, remove one end of the pushrod and adjust the length until you get the control surface as close to center as possible. Spending time now to get this right will give you a much better ﬂying airplane. For any ﬁnal adjustments, once you have exhausted any mechanical options, use the Aura conﬁg tool to adjust the servo positions (if you are not using Aura 8 then you can use the sub-trim in your radio).

CONTROL SURFACE THROWS

If you are using the Ventique 60E G2 Pro program for the Aura 8 all control throws and expos for all ﬂight modes have been expertly set by the Flex Innovations crew, you don’t have to do anything, just go ﬂy. Of course, these rates are a great starting point but feel free to adjust them to your liking using the Aura Conﬁg tool.

If you are not using the Aura 8 you will want to use the following table as a starting point for your control throw setup:

If you don’t have a throw meter to measure these you can use a “level” app on your phone, there are plenty of good apps available that will give you degree of tilt.

CONTROL SURFACE LINKAGE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Ventique 60E G2 Pro Control Throws and Expos

Hight Rate

Low Rate

Up/Left

Down/Right

Up/Left

Down/Right

Aileron Throw

37 degrees

36 degrees

19 degrees

Elevator Throw

60 degrees

13 degrees

Rudder Throw

53 degrees

27 degrees

Aileron Expo

45%

20%

Elevator Expo

45%

20%

Rudder Expo

30%

10%

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NOTE

Designer and multi-time world champion Quique Somenzini has found, based on his extensive test ﬂights and experience. That the Ventique 60E G2

Pro performs best with one degree of aileron diﬀerential. Note that aileron throws are not symmetrical in the table above. The Aileron diﬀerential has

been programmed in the Aura 8 if you are using the Ventique 60E G2 Pro conﬁg ﬁle.

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CONTROL DIRECTION TEST

Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions.

If controls are reversed when using Aura 8, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN YOUR TRANSMITTER OR IN THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at

support@ﬂexinnovations.com for corrective action. Note that BOTH the Transmitter Control Direction Test AND the Flight Controller Sensor

Direction Test MUST BE PASSED! IF EITHER ONE DOES NOT PASS, DO NOT FLY!

Transmitter

Command

Proper Control

Surface Deﬂection

Stick Left

Stick Right

Stick Forward

Stick Aft

Stick Left

Stick Right

RUDDER ELEVATOR

AILERON

NOTE: There is pre-conﬁgured rudder to aileron and rudder to elevator mixing programmed into the Aura 8. Simultaneous

movement of these control surfaces with rudder input is intentional and completely NORMAL.

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ARF with Aura 8 & Super PNP

AURA SENSOR DIRECTION TEST

If you are using an Aura 8, perform a test of the gyro system to verify the corrections made for a given movement are correct. If any of the tests do not result in the correct reaction from the airplane's gyro system, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE, and contact us via email at support@ﬂexinnovations.com

The ﬂight control system activates with RF broadcast. Perform these tests in Flight Mode 3 (higher gain) for better visibility and then in other ﬂight modes. Ensure that gyro gain kill has not been enabled and that the gyro gain kill switch (ch7) is not active, if it is there will be no motion when performing this test. Control surface deﬂections are exaggerated in the pictures below for clarity. Please note that the control surfaces will move ONLY while the aircraft is being ROTATED.

Aircraft

Movement

Proper Control

Surface Deﬂection

RUDDER ELEVATOR

AILERON

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VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO AURA OPTIONAL FEATURES CONFIGURATION

The Aura installed in your Ventique 60E G2 Pro comes with the Quick Set feature. Quick Set allows the pilot to adjust options in the Aura without the use of a computer. The options of the Ventique 60E G2 Pro are described below:

•

Gyro Gain Kill switch: A switch can be used to immediately kill the Gyro Gain in case of emergency such as the Aura becoming unmounted in the aircraft.

To use this feature, you will need a minimum 7 channel transmitter.

Ventique 60E G2 Pro Optional Feature Transmitter Setup

CH 7 (Aux 2) | Gyro Gain Kill Switch (Optional) → Assign to 2-position switch

By default, the Gyro Gain Kill Switch feature of the Aura is DISABLED and the gyro gain is always enabled (always on) as described on page 18.

Flight Modes are as described in the table on page 18.

•

Quick Set Procedure

Step 1 - Enter Quick Set Mode

1. Make sure all power is oﬀ on the Ventique 60E G2 Pro

2. Remove the prop before making changes

3. Turn on your transmitter

4. Remove the Servo lead from Aura Port S2.

5. Install a bind plug in Aura Port S2.

6. Plug in the motor battery to power up the Ventique 60E G2 Pro

7. After entering the Quick Set mode, the Orange LED will be oﬀ and the Green LED will be on SOLID. Initially the Blue and Red LEDs will also be

oﬀ.

Step 2 - Choose Optional Settings

After entering Quick Set mode as described above, you toggle the Gyro Gain Kill switch (CH7) on the transmitter to enable or disable the Gyro Gain Kill option.

8. If you want to activate/deactivate the Gyro Gain Kill switch, toggle the CH7 switch on your transmitter .

• If the Blue LED is ON, the Gyro Gain Kill switch is ENABLED.

• If the Blue LED is OFF, the Gyro Gain Kill switch is DISABLED.

Step 3 - Saving your Selections

9. After setting the Gyro Gain Kill option as desired, remove the bind plug to save your settings. The Blue, Green, and Red LEDs will brieﬂy turn

on while the Aura is saving, the return to their previous state .

10. Completely power oﬀ the Ventique 60E G2 Pro and Aura

11. Replace the Servo Lead in Aura Port S2

12. Power up and Fly as usual with your updated Aura conﬁguration!

Note: This process can be repeated as many times as desired to enable or disable Gyro Gain Kill.

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COWLING INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: (4) M3X15 Button Head Machine Screws (4) O-Rings

(4) M3 Washers 2mm Hex Driver

1. Slide the cowling over the motor and motor box and temporarily set it in position.

2. Slide the spinner backplate in position on the motor shaft and align the cowling with the spinner backplate leaving a small gap.

3. Ensuring that the cowling lines up with with the spinner back plate, install the (4) M3X15 mounting bolts, washers and o-rings into the

corresponding mounting points in the fuselage using a 2mm hex driver.

4. Make any ﬁnal alignments to the cowling position as you tighten the bolts.

(QTY 4) (QTY 4)(QTY 4)

Note, actual hardware may be slightly

diﬀerent in production models

PROPELLER AND SPINNER INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: Adjustable Wrench or 13mm Wrench and 11mm Wrench

2.5mm Hex Driver

1. The spinner is shipped with two diﬀerent bushings to ﬁt diﬀerent diameter prop shafts. If you have the Super PNP or are using the recommended

motor you will need to install the 8mm busing into the spinner back-plate.

2. if you have the ARF version you will have to supply the prop and potentially ream it to ﬁt the shaft diameter of you motor.

3. Slide the spinner backplate in position on the motor shaft, followed by the prop, the prop washer and ﬁnally the prop nut, ﬁnger tighten.

4. Place the spinner cone in position and adjust the position of the prop on the back plate so that the mounting screws provided with the spinner

line up with the appropriate holes.

5. Remove the spinner cone and tighten the main prop nut with an adjustable wrench or a 13mm wrench. The nut should be snug but do not over-

tighten as you may damage the prop adapter. Install the jam nut using an adjustable wrench or an 11mm wrench. This will ensure that the main nut can’t come loose.

6. Install the spinner cone with the supplied bolts using a 2.5mm hex driver. Do not use thread locker on these screws as it will soften and weaken

the plastic in the spinner.

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OPTIONAL SIDE FORCE GENERATORS INSTALLATION

Required Tools and Fasteners: (4) SFG Thumb Screws

1. Start the two thumb screws, through the plastic spacer, into the nuts embedded in the wing tip.

2. Once the thumb screws are seated properly but not tight you can install the side force generator over the thumb screws and slide it rearward to

place the screws in the notches.

3. Finger tighten the thumb screws to secure the side force generators to the wing tip.

4. Repeat for the other wing.

DECAL INSTALLATION

1. Decals are provided with your Ventique 60E G2 pro, these decals are simple peel and stick decals.

2. Recommended placement for the decals is shown in the color scheme diagrams that are on pages 6 and 7.

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CENTER OF GRAVITY VERIFICATION

Setting the center of gravity (CG) is one of the most important steps for successful ﬂight, particularly with a new airplane. The Ventique 60E G2 Pro is an extremely capable airplane with large control surface throws and a high thrust to weight ratio. These factors make it an enjoyable aircraft to ﬂy, but if the CG is not within an acceptable range, it will make the airplane diﬃcult, if not impossible to control.

Prepare the aircraft to its ﬂight-ready state. This means all hardware, components and ﬂight battery should be installed before proceeding. The center of gravity (CG) is measured from the leading edge of the main wing at the wing tip, toward the rear of the aircraft. Lift the aircraft upright, with all components installed, from the bottom of the wing at the CG location noted.

The recommended CG location for the Ventique 60E G2 Pro is 72mm (2 13/16 inches) measured rearward, from the Leading Edge of the wing, at the Wing Tip.

Designer and multi-time world champion Quique Somenzini has found this be the sweet spot for the CG based on his extensive test ﬂights and experience.

NOTICE

The CG measurement should be made with the completed airframe with all components (batteries, servos, receiver, linkages, screws, bolts,

hardware, etc.) installed. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate measurement.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Push the spring-loaded latch tab back to release the hatch. Lift the hatch away from the fuselage, starting at the rear.

2. Install an adhesive-backed hook strip to the battery tray, and an adhesive-backed loop strip to the battery.

3. Place the battery on the tray as shown in the picture below, and secure it in place with the hook and loop strap provided.

4. Reinstall the hatch by ﬁrst lining up the pins in the front and then latching the rear, conﬁrm that the latch has positively engaged.

WARNING

When making adjustments to linkages, transmitter settings, or the Aura 8 ﬂight control system, remove the propeller to

guard against accidental spool up.

CAUTION

Always keep limbs clear from the propeller when the battery is connected. After the ESC

arms, the propeller will rotate when the throttle is moved. Unlike an internal combustion

engine, electric motors apply more voltage to counteract resistance, therefore any object

that is entangled in the propeller will be severely damaged before the motor will stop.

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Recommended CG

72mm (2 13/16 inches)

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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

To help ensure a successful ﬁrst ﬂight, as well as many ﬂights after, perform a few simple pre-ﬂight checks to be sure the aircraft is ready to ﬂy:

1. Verify all control surfaces move freely when disconnected from the servo. If you have a tight or binding surfaces that use pin hinges, apply a small drop of light oil to each hinge pivot. Move the surface back and forth to work the oil into the hinge. Repeat as needed.

2. Verify that all hardware and other aircraft parts are properly secured, including those connections that require blue thread lock. This includes hardware and parts installed by the factory.

3. Verify your battery is fully charged and in good condition. Avoid using batteries with swollen cells, or batteries that do not charge back to their full capacity.

4. Verify that the CG is in the proper location and that the battery is secured in place.

5. If using one, ensure that the Aura 8 is on and functioning properly. Power on your transmitter, followed by the aircraft. Ensure the Aura 8 is calibrated properly and receiving a valid radio source (solid orange+solid green LEDs).

6. Verify transmitter stick inputs result in the proper control surface movements (reference page 24) and the Aura ﬂight modes work properly.

7. If using one, verify aircraft movement results in proper Aura 8 sensor corrections (reference page 25).

8. Verify the motor and ESC function properly. Point the aircraft in a safe direction. Hold the airframe ﬁrmly, smoothly advance the throttle to full and back to idle. Listen and watch for any odd or unusual behavior for the motor or speed controller.

9. Remove the prop and check that the fail-safe is set properly on your receiver. Follow your transmitter and receiver instructions for how to properly set and test the fail-safe conﬁguration.

AMA SAFETY CODE

When ﬂying your aircraft, we recommend following the guidelines set by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You can ﬁnd their safety handbooks as well as more information on the AMA at their website, located at the address below:

www.modelaircraft.org

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FLYING YOUR VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO

Selecting a Flying Site

Selecting a ﬂying site is critical to a successful ﬂight. Airplanes require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a neighborhood or parking lot is less than ideal. A large open ﬁeld with short grass and generous overﬂy area are the best candidates if no AMA ﬁeld is available in your area. Know your overﬂy area ensure that there are no houses, playgrounds, or other buildings that may be damaged if the airplane were to crash.

Takeoﬀ

Taxi or place the aircraft on the runway centerline, with the nose pointed into the wind. Select Select Flight Mode 1 with the gyro gain kill switch set to gyro on, then set the throttle trim so that the motor spins at its lowest RPM without stopping. Smoothly advance the throttle to full while maintaining directional control with the rudder and slight back pressure on the elevator. The airplane should lift oﬀ smoothly before the throttle is fully open. Fly in Flight Mode 1 until the aircraft is fully trimmed (see special trimming instructions), and you are comfortable with its handling, then explore the other modes as desired.

Flying

Altitude is your friend on the ﬁrst ﬂight. Briskly climb to a safe altitude and trim the airplane out. The airplane should ﬂy straight and level at 2/3 to 3/4 power with no hands on the transmitter. Try some basic maneuvers, and slowly progress into the airplane’s ﬂight envelope as you become more comfortable with the airplane’s ﬂight qualities and perfect your setup. Note: If at any time you experience unexpected control system inputs or oscillations, switch oﬀ the gyro function using your gyro gain kill switch (assigned on page 19), land and troubleshoot the issue.

Landing

Be mindful of your ﬂight time and allow adequate battery reserve for a couple of go-arounds, if necessary, on the ﬁrst few ﬂights. Select Flight Mode 1 and slow the airplane and align with the runway, into the wind. The airplane should descend smoothly in this conﬁguration with proper airspeed. Once you are close to the ground, gradually close the throttle completely and begin to smoothly apply up elevator as required to arrest descent and the airplane should gently touch down with a short roll out.

Trimming

The ﬁrst several ﬂights on your new Ventique 60E G2 Pro should be dedicated to trimming and setup. Fly the airplane at 2/3 power in any Flight Mode you are comfortable ﬂying in (FM1 recommended), and trim for level ﬂight. DO NOT CHANGE

FLIGHT MODES. Land, adjust linkages or execute Quick Trim (see below) and return the trim and/or sub-trim to zero and ﬂy again. Repeat process until the airplane ﬂies hands oﬀ, straight and level.

Transmitter trim or sub-trim will cause trim shifts when diﬀerent ﬂight modes are selected. To eliminate this trim shift, the model should be mechanically trimmed, or Aura “Quick

Trim” may be used instead.

CAUTION

USE CAUTION WHEN FLYING YOUR VENTIQUE 60E G2 PRO IN

MODE 3 AT HIGH AIRSPEEDS. DOING SO CAN INDUCE

CONTROL SURFACE OSCILLATIONS AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

Aura Quick Trim

The Aura 8 features a Quick Trim Mode that eliminates the need for mechanical linkage adjustments during test ﬂights. Aura will learn the trim values from your transmitter, and apply them to the control surfaces at power up when enabling quick trim mode.

NOTE: Quick Trim can also be used BEFORE ﬂying to make small

changes to center the control surfaces before ﬂight.

1. Fly the airplane in your preferred Flight Mode at 2/3 power (FM1 recommended). Trim the aircraft with the transmitter trimmers and land. DO NOT CHANGE FLIGHT MODES.

2. Power oﬀ the Ventique 60E G2 Pro. Insert a bind plug into Aura Port S3 (you will need to remove the servo lead that is currently in S3). Check the transmitter is on and re-power the Aura to enter Quick Trim.

3. Wait 5 seconds for the Aura to completely initialize. Conﬁrm Quick Trim mode is active by checking the Blue LED is slowly ﬂashing.

4. Remove the bind plug from Aura Port S3 to save your trim settings. Re-install the servo that was previously removed into port S3. Removing the bind plug stores the current trims in the Aura. The Blue LED will ﬂash quickly after control surface trim values are stored. While the trim values are stored in Aura, they are not applied to the control surface(s) until the Aura is repowered.

5. Remove power from the Ventique 60E G2 Pro and center all control surface trims on the transmitter.

6. Re-power the Ventique 60E G2 Pro. The control surfaces should be unchanged even though the trim has been centered on the transmitter.

7. Switch between other Flight Modes to ensure you do not see any changes in trim.

NOTE: QUICK TRIM MAY BE REPEATED AS NEEDED FOR FINE

TUNING, OR IF CHANGES TO THE AIRCRAFT ARE MADE.

NOTE: ENSURE AILERON/ELEVATOR/RUDDER SUB-TRIMS ARE

AT ZERO IN THE TRANSMITTER BEFORE FLYING FOR THE QUICK TRIM PROCESS TO WORK PROPERLY.

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AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Should you encounter any abnormal situations with your Ventique 60E G2 Pro, refer to the table below to determine the probable cause and a recommended solution for the issue. If the required solution does not rectify the problem, please contact product support at support@ﬂexinnovations.com for further assistance.

NOTICE

Unless speciﬁcally required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.

DISCREPANCY

PROBABLE CAUSE

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage

Flex Innovations LLC and its authorized resellers (“Flex”) warrant to the original purchaser that this product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

Outside of Coverage

The warranty is not transferable and does not cover:

(a) Products with more than 45 days after the purchase date (b) Damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,

negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation, or maintenance

the use of the Product. (d) Modiﬁcation of or to any part of the Product (e) Product not purchased from an authorized Flex Innovations

dealer or distributor. (f) Product that has been partially, or fully assembled (g) Shipping damage (h) Cosmetic damage (i) Services or labor associated with the repair, use or assembly of

the Product.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, FLEX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy

Flex’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Flex will, at its option, either (i) service, (ii) replace any part of the Product determined by Flex to be defective, or (iii) replace the Product determined by Flex to be defective. Flex reserves the right to inspect all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Flex. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER

THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability

FLEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF FLEX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Further, in no event shall the liability of Flex exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Flex has no control over use, setup, assembly, modiﬁcation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage and/or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Florida law (without regard to conﬂict of law of principals). This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. FLEX RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS WARRANTY AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

Questions & Assistance

E-Mail – support@ﬂexinnovations.com Phone – 1 (866) 310-3539

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the region you live and use the Product in, please contact your regional Flex authorized reseller. Pack the Product securely using the original shipping carton. Please note that both the inner and outer boxes need to be included. The inner box is not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection from the outer shipping carton. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Flex is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.

Warranty Requirements

For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date. Provided any warranty conditions have been met, your Product or its defective parts will be replaced or serviced free of charge. Responsibility of shipping charges are as follows:

To Flex from customer, Customer is responsible. To Customer from Flex, Flex is responsible.

Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Flex.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION

Declaration of Conformity (In accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

Product(s): Ventique 60E G2 Pro

Item Number(s): FPM1950A FPM1950B FPM1900A FPM1900B

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁcations listed below, following the provisions of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

EN 55022: 2010+AC: 2011 EN 55024: 2010 EN 61000-3-2: 2006+A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3: 2013

EN 61000-6-3: 2007/A1:2011 EN 61000-6-1: 2007

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 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 to drop oﬀ your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city oﬃce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

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Building and Flying Notes

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