Horizon Hobby Pawnee Brave Night Flyer Instruction Manual
Pawnee Brave
Night Flyer
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or the property of others.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid
collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause
momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles,
traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the
reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and
protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious
injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product
literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Not for children under 14
years. This is not a toy.
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.
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Box Contents
Quick Start Information
Transmitter
Setup
Set up your transmitter using the
transmitter setup chart
Dual Rates
Hi Rate Low Rate
Ail
=15mm
=10mm
=10mm
=08mm
Ele
=15mm
=10mm
=12mm
=9mm
Rud
=18mm
=18mm
=10mm
=10mm
Flaps
Full
=30mm
Half
=15mm
Center of
Gravity (CG)
95mm back from leading edge at
the root.
Flight Timer
Setting
5-7 minutes
Table of Contents
45.8 oz
(1300 g)
985mm (38.8 in)
1225mm (48.2 in)
Specifi cations
Motor: BL15 750Kv Outrunner
motor (EFLM1600)
Installed
ESC: 30A Brushless ESC
(EFLA1031)
Installed
Servo: 9 Gram servo (SPMSA330) Installed
Receiver: Spektrum™ AR636A
6-Channel Sport Receiver (SPMAR636)
Installed
Recommended Battery:
11.1V 3S 2200mAh 30C Li-Po
(EFLB22003S30)
Required to
Complete
Recommended Battery Charger:
3-cell Li-Po battery balancing
charger
Required to
Complete
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 6 channel (or more)
2.4GHz with Spektrum
™
DSM2®/DSMX® technology with
adjustable Dual Rates.
Required to
Complete
T
386 sq/in
(24.9 sq/dm)
Prefl ight ..........................................................................................4
Transmitter Setu .............................................................................4
Model Assembly .............................................................................5
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ............................................10
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..................................................10
Battery Installation and ESC Arming ..............................................11
Center of Gravity (CG) ..................................................................12
AS3X Control Direction Test .........................................................12
In Flight Trimming .........................................................................13
Flying Tips and Repairs .................................................................13
Post Flight ....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .........................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................15
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......................................16
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................17
Contact Information ......................................................................18
FCC Information ............................................................................18
IC Information ...............................................................................18
Compliance Information for the European Union ............................18
Replacement Parts ........................................................................66
Optional Parts ...............................................................................66
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Prefl ight
1 Remove and inspect contents.
2 Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
3 Charge the fl ight battery.
4 Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.
5 Fully assemble the airplane.
6 Install the fl ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
7 Check the Center of Gravity (CG).
8 Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.
9 Make sure linkages move freely.
10 Test the fl ap operation.
11 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
12 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.
13 Adjust fl ight controls and transmitter.
14 Perform a radio system Range Test.
15 Find a safe open area to fl y.
16 Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
Transmitter Setup
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and
receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.
Dual Rates
Take fi rst fl ights in Low Rate. For landings, use high rate elevator.
NOTICE: To ensure AS3X
®
functions properly, do not lower rate values below
50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods
on the servo arm.
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide
for more information.
Expo
Expo is factory set in the receiver. After fi rst fl ights, you may adjust expo in your
transmitter or refer to the AR636 receiver manual for expo adjustment.
Computerized Transmitter Setup
(DX6i, DX6, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18)
Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (do a model
reset), then name the model.
Set Dual Rates to:
HIGH 100%
LOW 70%
Set Servo Travel to: 100%
DX6i
1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU
2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO
3. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU
4. Set FLAPS: Norm 100 Flap and 0 ELEV
LAND 80 Flap and 10 ELEV
DX7S
DX8
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set WING TYPE: 1 AIL 1 FLAP
4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST
5. Set FLAP SYSTEM: Choose Flap
NORM: -100% FLAP and 0% ELEV
MID: -30% FLAP and -3% ELEV
LAND: 80% FLAP and -10% ELEV
SPEED 2.0S: SWITCH = FLAP
DX6
DX7
DX9
DX10t
DX18
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set AICRAFT TYPE:
WING: 1 AIL 1 FLAP
4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST
5. Set FLAP SYSTEM:
SELECT SWITCH D:
POS 0: -100% FLAP and 0% ELEV
POS 1: -30% FLAP and -3% ELEV
POS 2: 80% FLAP and -10% ELEV
SPEED 2.0
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Model Assembly
Tail Installation
1. Connect the light connector (Servo style) from the horizontal stab to the
fuselage.
2. Install the horizontal stab to the fuselage with the control horn facing down.
3. Connect the internal light connector (JST style) from the vertical fi n to the
connector coming from the top of the horizontal stab.
4. Align the vertical fi n to the top of the horizontal stab.
5. Secure the tail assembly to the fuselage with the included 2 screws (A) as
shown.
6. Connect the rudder control horn to the respective clevis (B) as shown.
7. Connect the elevator control horn to the respective clevis (C) as shown.
A
Main Gear Installation
Secure the main gear assembly to the fuselage using 4 screws (A).
A
B
C
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Model Assembly Continued
Wing assembly
1. Slide the left and right wing halves together, as shown (fi gure A).
2. Ensure the internal wing lights connectors (JST type connector), aileron
servo connectors and navigation light connectors are aligned with the hole
(B) created by the two connected wing halves.
B
Wing Installation
1. Remove the battery hatch by pushing the retaining latch forward
and pulling up on the backside of the hatch.
Continued
A
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