Horizon Hobby X-VERT Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

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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.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, 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.

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Box Contents

Included with the RTF only

Quick Start Information

Transmitter Setup

Center of Gravity (CG)

Flight Timer Setting

Flight Mode (switch pos) SAFE

Multirotor (0) Yes No Stability (1) Yes No Acro (2*) No Yes

Multirotor mode should only be used in light to no wind conditions. Hand launching in stability or acro mode is recommended in moderate to windy conditions.

* See the Flight Modes section for information concerning the availability of Acro

mode in the RTF version of the X-VERT.

(measured forward from the trailing edge of the wing)

4 minutes with the 450mAh ﬂ ight battery 8 minutes with the 800mAh ﬂ ight battery

Set up your transmitter

using the transmitter setup table

126-136mm

AS3X

Speciﬁ cations

Motors:

(2) 280 Brushless Outrunner 2600Kv (EFLM1809)

Servos:

(2) 4 g Servos (SPMSA220)

Receiver/ESC:

RX/ESC/Flight Controller (EFLAS1810)

Battery:

2S 7.4V 450-800mAh LiPo

Battery Charger:

2-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger and power supply (EFLUC1009 and EFLC4002 included with RTF only)

Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum

DSMX

technology

(SPMR1000, Spektrum DXe included with RTF only)

Installed Installed

Included Required

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Included Required

Table of Contents

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

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

Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 4

Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF) ...................................................... 5

DXe Transmitter Control (RTF) ............................................................................. 5

BNF Transmitter Setup ....................................................................................... 6

Model Assembly ................................................................................................. 6

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

Battery Installation and ESC Arming .................................................................... 7

Center of Gravity (CG) ........................................................................................ 8

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

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

Flight Control Direction Tests ............................................................................... 8

Flight Modes ....................................................................................................... 9

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ........................................................ 10

Flying Your Aircraft ............................................................................................ 12

In Flight Trimming ............................................................................................. 13

Post Flight......................................................................................................... 13

Motor Service ................................................................................................... 13

FPV System Installation (Optional) ..................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................... 16

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .......................................................... 17

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 18

Contact Information .......................................................................................... 19

FCC Information ............................................................................................... 19

IC Information ................................................................................................... 19

Compliance Information for the European Union ................................................ 19

Decal Placement Options / Aufkleber Optionen /

Options de décalcomanie / Opzioni di decalcomanie ......................................... 72

Exploded View / Explosionszeichnung / Vue Éclatée / Vista Esplosa ................... 74

Replacement Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio .......... 75

Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali .......... 75

19.85 in (504mm)

10.4 in (264mm)

6.4-7.0 oz (182-200 g)

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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.

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.

Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury and/or

property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).

• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

9. Make sure linkages move freely.

10. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

11. Perform the stability system control direction test with the aircraft.

12. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

13. Perform a radio system range test.

14. Find a safe open area to ﬂ y.

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

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po batteries to below 3V per cell under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or (5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Battery Charging

NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged.

Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

1. Connect the AC power supply (A) to the charger.

2. Connect the other end of the power supply to an appropriate AC power source.

3. Connect the battery balance lead to the charger adapter (B). WARNING: Only connect the battery balance lead to the charger

adapter. Never attempt to connect any other type of lead to the charging adapter or charger port.

4. Connect the charger adapter to the charger (C).

5. Press the Start/Stop Button to begin charging.

6. Battery charging is complete when the charger LED is solid green.

7. Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the charger immediately upon

completion of charging.

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 800mAh battery takes approximately 60 minutes.

CAUTION: Only use chargers speciﬁ cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in ﬁ re, causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

LED Indications

Flashing Green LED with power connected but without battery: Standby Flashing Green LED: Battery connected Flashing Red LED at varying speeds: Charging Simultaneously Flashing Red and Green LEDs: Balancing Solid Green LED: Full Charge Rapidly Flashing Red and Green LEDs: Error

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery.

Never leave a battery connected to the charger.

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Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

The LED indicator ﬂ ashes and the transmitter beeps progressively faster as the battery voltage drops.

Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter begins to beep.

DXe Transmitter Control (RTF)

Fli ght Mode Switch

0 = Multirotor Mode 1 = Stability Mode, Forward Flight 2 = Acro Mode, Forward Flight*

LED Indicator

Mode 1

Mode 2

Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down)

Aileron (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Bind Switch/ Motor Arm/Disarm Switch

Throttle Cut

Dual Rate Switch

ABCDEF G

Throttle Trim

Elevator Trim

Aileron Trim

ON/OFF Switch

Rudder Trim

Elevator Trim

Throttle Trim

Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Rudder (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down)

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* The RTF version of the X-VERT is shipped with only Multirotor and Stability ﬂ ight modes active. Flight mode switch positions 1 and 2 both access Stability Mode,

indicated by the red LED on the ﬂ ight control board. To access Acro Mode in the RTF version, see the Flight Modes section.

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Activating the throttle cut switch while the motors are armed will immediately disarm the motors. You must return the throttle cut switch to the “arm” (0) position and

then use the motor arm/disarm switch to re-arm the motors.

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BNF Transmitter Setup

The X-VERT™ aircraft requires a transmitter with a minimum of 6 channels with one 3-position switch and one momentary switch available.

Flight Modes are controlled by channel 5 (GEAR). Motor arming/disarming is controlled by channel 6 (AUX 1).

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Using the settings shown in the table:

Sw itch B = Flight Modes

Position 0 = Multirotor Mode Position 1 = Stability Mode Position 2 = Acro Mode

Switch I = Motor Arm/Disarm Switch H = Throttle Cut

Expo

If desired, you may add exponential to soften the feel of the controls around neutral. We recommend starting with 10% on the aileron and elevator channels for Acro Mode only. You may adjust the expo values to better suit your ﬂ ying style.

Model Assembly

Install the Wingtip Plates/Landing Gear

The wingtips and tip plates are marked with an “R” and “L”. Match the tip plate to the corresponding wingtip.

Slide the tip plates forward over the wingtips until the lock clicks in place. To remove the plates, press the locking tab in and slide the plate to the rear.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DXe*, DX6e, DX6, DX7 (Gen2), DX8 (Gen2), DX9, DX18 and DX20)

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

Set DR values to Hi 100% Low 70%

Set Throttle Cut to Active Switch H DX6e

DX6 (Gen2) DX7 (Gen2) DX8 (Gen2) DX9 DX18 DX20

* To download the DXe X-Vert setup, visit www.spektrumrc.com.

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set AICRAFT TYPE: WING: NORMAL

4. Set CHANNEL ASSIGN: (NEXT) CHANNEL INPUT CONFIG: GEAR: B AUX1: I

Install the Propeller Guards

Install the propeller guards by sliding them around the propellers and over the motor pods as shown, until they snap into place.

Install 2 screws into each guard to secure in place. Do not overtighten the screws as damage to the mounts or guards may result.

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Transmitter and Receiver Binding

The transmitter included with the RTF version of this aircraft is pre-bound to the receiver at the factory. If for any reason it becomes necessary to re-bind the transmitter to the receiver, follow the binding procedure in the table. The BNF version of this product requires an approved Spektrum compatible transmitter. Visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters. Follow the binding procedure in the table to bind your transmitter to the aicraft receiver. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If necessary, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

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DSM2®/DSMX®

Battery Installation and ESC Arming

Battery Selection

The RTF version includes a 2S 7.4V 800mAh LiPo battery (EFLB8002SJ30). We recommend a 2S 7.4V 450-800mAh LiPo battery. Refer to the Optional Parts list for other recommended batteries.

Binding Procedure

1. Center all trims and move the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Place the aircraft upright on the wingtip landing gear, on a level surface. Install a fully charged ﬂ ight battery and connect it to the ﬂ ight controller. The ﬂ ight controller will beep once and the green LED will ﬂ ash to indicate the ﬂ ight controller is initializing.

4. When the red LED on the ﬂ ight controller continuously ﬂ ashes, power ON the transmitter in bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for speciﬁ c binding instructions. To enter bind mode in the RTF included DXe transmitter, press and hold the bind button and then power on the transmitter. The LED indicator will ﬂ ash rapidly to indicate the transmitter is in bind mode. Release the bind button.

5. The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the LED on the receiver glows solid.

IMPORTANT: After binding the receiver and transmitter for the ﬁ rst time, the transmitter must be powered on before the aircraft. Failure to power on the transmitter ﬁ rst will cause the receiver to automatically go into bind mode, requiring the transmitter and receiver to have to be re-bound.

Installation

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. Power on the transmitter and wait approximately 5 seconds.

2. Open the battery hatch.

3. Apply the loop side (soft side) of the hook and loop tape to the bottom of your battery and the hook side to the battery tray. Use enough hook and loop material to ensure the battery is held securely in place through even the most violent aerobatic maneuvers.

NOTICE: Failure to use adequate hook and loop material may allow the battery to become dislodged or ejected in ﬂ ight. Movement of the battery in ﬂ ight may cause a change of the center of gravity and loss of control.

4. Install the fully charged battery centered in the battery compartment.

5. Connect the battery lead to the aircraft power lead, noting correct polarity.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the aircraft power lead with reversed polarity will cause damage to the ﬂ ight controller and the battery. Damage

caused by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

6. The aircraft must be either vertical on the landing gear or horizontal on its back to initialize. Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind or the ﬂ ight control system may not initialize.

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

7. Close the battery hatch.

8. Refer to the Center of Gravity section to ensure the model balances at the recommended CG.

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Center of Gravity (CG)

The CG location is within 126-136mm (measured forward from the trailing edge of the wing).

CAUTION: Failure to conﬁ rm the correct center of gravity may cause a loss of control and a crash. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings

The table at the right shows the factory settings for the elevon control horns and servo arms. Do not make changes to the elevon linkages.

126-136mm from

the trailing edge

Control Horns Servo Arms

Elevons

Control Centering

Before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, or in the event of an accident, make sure control surfaces are centered when the transmitter controls and trims are neutral. The transmitter sub-trim must be set to zero. Adjust the linkages mechanically if the

control surfaces are not centered. Make the U-shape narrower to make the connector shorter. Make the U-shape wider to make the linkage longer.

Flight Control Direction Tests

Transmitter Input Test

This test ensures that the ﬂ ight control system is reacting properly to your transmitter inputs. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test.

CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from the propellers at all times, as these items could become entangled.

Set the transmitter ﬂ ight mode switch to stability mode (position 1). Holding the aircraft horizontal at the tail, arm the ﬂ ight control system by pressing

and releasing the arming button on the transmitter. The aircraft surfaces will deﬂ ect quickly in either direction and then to center to indicate the control system is now armed. Once the ﬂ ight control system is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly. This is normal.

Move the transmitter controls as shown in the “Transmitter Input” column of the table. The control surfaces should react to your inputs by moving in the directions shown in the “Control Surface Reaction” column. If any of the control surfaces do not respond in the proper direction, ensure the corresponding transmitter channel is NOT reversed.

Transmitter Input Control Surface Reaction (viewed from the rear)

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Stability System Reaction Test

This test ensures that the ﬂ ight control system is reacting properly to external forces, such as wind. Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test.

CAUTION: Keep all body parts, hair and loose clothing away from the propellers at all times, as these items could become entangled.

Set the transmitter ﬂ ight mode switch to stability mode (position 1). Holding the aircraft horizontal at the tail, arm the ﬂ ight control system by pressing

Pivot the entire aircraft as shown in the “Aircraft Movement” column of the table. The control surfaces should react to your movements by moving in the directions shown in the “Control Surface Reaction” column. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not ﬂ y the aircraft. Contact Horizon Product Support.

Flight Modes

Aircraft Movement Control Surface Reaction (viewed from the rear)

Multirotor Mode (switch position 0)

Vertical mode allows the aircraft to take off and land vertically. The ﬂ ight controls work similar to a quadcopter.

• Receiver LED green

• Limited bank and pitch angle

• Self levelling when the controls are centered

Stability Mode (switch position 1*)

Stability mode allows the novice pilot to get comfortable ﬂ ying a ﬁ xed wing aircraft in forward ﬂ ight.

• Receiver LED red

• Limited bank and pitch angle

• Self levelling when the controls are centered

Acro Mode (switch position 2*)

Acro mode is intended for experienced pilots who are comfortable ﬂ ying the aircraft in any orientation.

• Receiver LED green and red

• No bank angle limits

• No self levelling when the controls are centered

• Fully aerobatic capable

* The RTF version is shipped with only multirotor and stability ﬂ ight modes active.

Flight mode switch positions 1 and 2 both access stability mode, indicated by the red LED on the ﬂ ight control board. You must unlock acro mode using the included DXe transmitter.

Accessing Acro Mode in the RTF X-VERT

CAUTION: Acro mode is intended only for experienced pilots who have

mastered ﬁ xed wing aerobatic ﬂ ight. Attempting to use acro mode without the necessary ﬂ ight experience may cause loss of control, property damage or a crash. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

To access acro mode:

1. Power on the transmitter

2. Power on the aircraft, allowing it to initialize fully.

3. Hold the transmitter sticks to the

bottom, inside corners and quickly cycle the ﬂ ight mode switch from position 0 to position 2 and back 3 times.

The control surfaces will cycle multiple times. If successful, the LED on the ﬂ ight control board will show both green and red LEDs when the ﬂ ight mode switch is set to acro mode (position 2).

Once accessed, acro mode will be available whenever the aircraft is powered on. It is not necessary to unlock the mode every time the aircraft is powered on.

If you wish to lock acro mode again, repeat the directions above until the receiver LED shows stability mode (red LED) in both ﬂ ight mode switch position 1 and 2.

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Understanding the Primary Flight Controls

The X-VERT aircraft is capable of both vertical, multirotor-style ﬂ ight and forward, airplane-style ﬂ ight. It is important to understand how the primary ﬂ ight controls function and how the aircraft reacts in both ﬂ ight modes. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the controls prior to attempting your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

Multirotor Flight Mode

Throttle

Top view

Throttle up

Elevator

Elevator down

Aileron

Aileron right

Climb

Right

Left side view

Top view

Descend

Throttle down

Left side view

BackwardForward

Elevator up

Top view

Left

Aileron left

Rudder

Yaw right

Rudder right Rudder left

Top view Top view

Yaw left

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Stability and Acro Forward Flight Modes

Throttle

Faster Slower

Throttle up

Left side view

Throttle down

Elevator

Elevator down

Aileron

Aileron right

Rudder

Pitch down

Left side view Left side view

Elevator up

Rear view

Aileron left

Top view

Pitch up

Rear view

Roll leftRoll right

Top view

Yaw right Yaw left

Rudder right

Rudder left

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Flying Your Aircraft

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a ﬂ ying location.

NOTICE: While the aircraft is capable of forward ﬂ ight in light to moderate winds, we

recommend using multirotor mode only in very light wind or calm conditions. Using multirotor mode or transitioning from forward ﬂ ight to multirotor mode in windy conditions will cause the aircraft to be blown downwind and could cause a loss of control or a crash. Use only the forward ﬂ ight modes for ﬂ ying in windy conditions.

Range Check your Radio System

Before you ﬂ y, range check the radio system. Refer to your speciﬁ c transmitter instruction manual for range test information.

Just Before Flight

The recommended battery is the EFLB8002SJ30 800mAh LiPo. For best results, always use a fresh battery. Due to the increased battery draw of this or any vertical lift aircraft, using an old or worn battery will give far shorter ﬂ ight times.

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights with the recommended 800mAh battery pack, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 8 minutes.

NOTICE: Never ﬂ y the aircraft without ﬁ rst setting and activating a timer.

After 8 minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights depending on your preference and battery usage.

Arming

The X-VERT can be armed in any of the three ﬂ ight modes. The active ﬂ ight mode during arming determines how the aircraft will indicate it is armed and ready for ﬂ ight.

Prior to arming, lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the throttle is fully lowered.

When the aircraft is armed in multirotor mode, the motors will spin up to idle speed. When the aircraft is armed in either stability or acro mode, the elevons will cycle

and then return to center. The motors will not run until throttle is applied. IMPORTANT: As a safety feature, arming in one ﬂ ight mode and changing to

another ﬂ ight mode prior to adding throttle will cause the aircraft to disarm.

Vertical Takeoff

1. Place the aircraft vertically on the landing gear on a ﬂ at, level surface with the top facing you. The aircraft must be sitting vertically to arm in multirotor mode.

2. Set the ﬂ ight mode to multirotor ﬂ ight.

3. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the throttle is fully lowered.

4. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When the aircraft is armed in multirotor mode the motors will spin up to idle speed.

5. Gradually increase the throttle until the model lifts off and is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground. Avoid forcing the aircraft into the air.

Hovering and Vertical Flight

Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the aircraft in one spot. If ﬂ ying in calm winds, the model should require almost no corrective inputs. After moving the aileron/elevator stick and returning it to center the model should level itself. The model may continue to move due to inertia. Move the stick in the opposite direction to stop the movement.

After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress into ﬂ ying the model to different locations, keeping the top pointed towards you at all times to aid with orientation. You can also ascend and descend using the throttle stick.

When comfortable with these maneuvers, attempt ﬂ ying with the aircraft in different orientations. It is important to keep in mind that the ﬂ ight control inputs will rotate with the aircraft, so always try to picture the control inputs relative to the nose of the aircraft. For example, pushing the elevator stick forward will always pitch the nose toward the bottom of the fuselage, causing the aircraft to move forward and vice versa.

Hovering and multirotor ﬂ ight is best attempted in low wind conditions. Attempting to ﬂ y in higher winds will cause the aircraft to drift downwind dramatically if the top or bottom are turned into the wind. It is possible to hold position somewhat if the aircraft is turned sideways into the wind, but this is recommended only for more experienced pilots.

Lowering the throttle to descend while ﬂ ying in multirotor mode in choppy or windy conditions may cause the aircraft to appear “bouncy” or erratic. This is normal as the ﬂ ight controller reacts to compensate for the moving air.

Transitioning In Flight

To transition to stability, forward ﬂ ight from multirotor ﬂ ight, change the

ﬂ ight mode switch on your transmitter to the stability ﬂ ight mode position. The throttle will increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch forward until forward ﬂ ight attitude has been achieved. It is normal to have some slight oscillations in pitch as the aircraft transitions into forward ﬂ ight. While in stability ﬂ ight mode the motors use differential thrust to provide yaw control.

NOTICE: Always ﬂ y in a clear and open area. While the transition from multirotor to forward ﬂ ight does not require much space, you will not be able to change the direction of ﬂ ight until the transition is complete. NEVER attempt to transition to forward ﬂ ight indoors in anything but a large open space such as a large gymnasium.

To transition to multirotor ﬂ ight from forward ﬂ ight, reduce the airspeed and change the ﬂ ight mode switch on your transmitter to the multirotor ﬂ ight position. The throttle will increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch up until it reaches a multirotor attitude.

NOTICE: If you are ﬂ ying in wind, the aircraft will be blown downwind after it transitions to vertical mode.

Transition to vertical ﬂ ight at low throttle will cause the aircraft to descend until more throttle is applied.

Stability and Acro Forward Flight

Fly the aircraft and trim it for level ﬂ ight per the In Flight Trimming section. The X-VERT ﬂ ies in a very similar manner in forward ﬂ ight to any other ﬁ xed-

wing aircraft. It is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers, including loops and rolls. Additionally, the differential thrust of the motors allows for unique spinning and tumbling maneuvers.

Hand Launching

Hand launching is preferred when ﬂ ying in higher winds or when vertical takeoff may not be possible.

1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the throttle is fully lowered.

2. Power on the model normally, allowing it to initialize completely.

3. Set the ﬂ ight mode switch to stability mode.

4. Hold the aircraft horizontal, with a ﬁ rm grip at the rear-center of the airframe, being careful not to interfere with the control surfaces.

5. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When the aircraft is armed in either stability or acro mode, the control surfaces will cycle left and right and then return to center. The aircraft is now armed in stability mode. The motors are armed and will run with any throttle input.

6. Increase the throttle to approximately 50–75%.

7. Give the aircraft a light, underhand toss into the wind.

Landing

The preferred method of landing is to transition the aircraft into multirotor ﬂ ight mode and bring it into a low hover. Slowly lower the throttle to descend to a soft landing. Immediately activate throttle cut or press and hold the motor arm/ disarm switch to stop the motors when the aircraft touches down. Failure to stop the motors may cause the aircraft to skip or hop across the ground if the ﬂ ight controller does not recognize the aircraft has landed.

It is possible to land the aircraft in forward ﬂ ight as well when conditions dictate it, such as in high wind. To land while in a forward ﬂ ight mode, turn the aircraft into the wind and lower the throttle to decrease the forward speed. 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 touch down.

Just before touch down, keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle while easing back on the elevator to bring the aircraft to touch down on the runway as slowly and gently as possible. Using stability mode for landings will help stabilize the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: The aircraft will automatically disarm after sitting for approximately 3 seconds with no throttle, no control inputs or aircraft movement.

The average ﬂ ight time with a mixture of multirotor and forward ﬂ ight using the recommended 800mAh ﬂ ight battery is approximately 8 minutes.

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After landing disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.

NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, activate the throttle cut to immediately stop the motors to reduce the possibility of damage to the airframe and electronic components.

NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty. NOTICE: Never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area

such as a car. Doing so can damage the aircraft.

Propeller Inspection

Inspect the propellers after every ﬂ ight. Check for breaks, cracks or bends of the propeller tips. Even minor damage may affect the ﬂ ight performance of the aircraft and may cause unwanted yaw under throttle in forward ﬂ ight. If any damage is found, replace the propeller before attempting additional ﬂ ights.

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 approzimately 3.45V 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 aircraft.

In Flight Trimming

Familiarize yourself with the Flying Your Aircraft section prior to trimming your aircraft. Trimming should be done in calm wind conditions and with a fully charged transmitter and ﬂ ight battery. Trimming should only be necessary in acro mode, as the ﬂ ight controller will compensate for minor trim issues in multirotor and stability modes. It is important to make any trim adjustments mechanically in the control linkages and re-set the transmitter trims to center to keep any changes made from affecting multirotor and stability modes.

1. Power on and takeoff normally.

2. Change the ﬂ ight mode to acro and ﬂ y straight and level at approximately 3/4 throttle.

3. Trim the aircraft for level ﬂ ight using the trim buttons on the transmitter.

4. When the aircraft maintains reasonable straight and level ﬂ ight, land the aircraft.

How the LVC function is indicated is dependent on which ﬂ ight mode is active. While in vertical mode, the motor power will decrease. The aircraft will respond

sluggishly to throttle and will gradually not be able to gain or hold altitude. When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

While in either of the forward ﬂ ight modes, the motors will cut off brieﬂ y and power back on. If the motors cut off or surge in power, land immediately and replace or recharge the ﬂ ight battery. Transition back to vertical mode is possible if done early in the LVC

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC may damage the ﬂ ight battery.

LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage. Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after ﬂ ying by using a

Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).

Repairs

Thanks to the Z-Foam™ material in this aircraft, most repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, refer to the parts list at the end of this manual for a listing of all replacement and optional parts for ordering by item number.

5. Set the ﬂ ight mode back to acro mode if it was changed for landing. Power cycle the aircraft. Do not activate the throttle. Take note of the neutral postion of the control surfaces.

6. Adjust the control linkages mechanically, as shown in the “Control Centering” section, to compensate for the amount of trim entered.

7. Re-center the trims on the transmitter. The transmitter trims should always be centered for best ﬂ ight performance.

8. Fly the aircraft again to check the changes made.

9. Repeat the trimming process until the aircraft will maintain reasonable straight and level forward ﬂ ight without excessive control corrections.

When the initial trimming process is done, the aircraft should not require large amounts of trimming on subsequent ﬂ ights. If large amounts of trim are needed to hold straight and level on later ﬂ ights, land the aircraft and check the control surfaces for damage or binding.

Post Flight

1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the ﬂ ight controller

2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Remove the ﬂ ight battery from the aircraft.

4. Recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

Motor Service

CAUTION: Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery before performing motor

service.

Motor Removal

1. Disconnect the motor lead from the ﬂ ight control board.

2. Remove the propeller retention screw and propeller from the motor shaft.

3. Looking through the hole in the bottom of the motor nacelle, remove the setscrew from the motor mount.

4. Very carefully remove the tape covering the motor wire lead.

5. Pull the motor from the motor mount, feeding the motor wire lead through the nacelle.

Assemble in reverse order. Note: The illustration shows the propeller guard removed for clarity.

It is not necessary to remove the guards to replace the motors.

5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.

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

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

Motor wire lead

cover tape

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FPV System Installation (Optional)

If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur Radio (HAM) license. Visit www.arrl.org for more information.

Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for operating this product in a legal and responsible manner.

Items required for FPV installation and operation:

• FPV Camera Mount with Servo (EFL1812)

• FPV Camera (SPMVCM01)

• 150mW Video Transmitter (SPMVTM150) North America only

• 25mW Video Transmitter (SPMVTM025) European Union only

• Spektrum headset or ground station

Installing the Optional FPV System

1. Remove the ﬂ ight battery from the aircraft.

2. Install the camera to the camera mount with double sided tape. The camera should be installed so the wiring harness is at the top left side of the mount as shown (a).

3. Peel the backing from the double stick tape of the FPV mount.

4. Attach the mount to the nose of the aircraft as shown (b), making sure the mount is centered and level to the aircraft.

5. Connect the 4 pin/ 3-wire connector of the y-harness to the open terminal (c) on the ﬂ ight control board.

6. Connect the 2-wire power connector of the y-harness to the video transmitter power lead (d).

7. Connect the 3-wire extension to the terminal on the video transmitter (e).

8. Apply double-sided tape to the bottom of the video transmitter and slide it under the ﬂ ight control board as shown (f ). It should slide in far enough that about half of the transmitter is under the ﬂ ight control board and the channel button and LEDs are still visible. Do not force the transmitter any farther.

9. Determine whether you wish to route the wire leads internally or externally around the fuselage and into the battery hatch. If routing the wires internally, carefully drill a hole through the fuselage as shown (g), large enough to accomodate the servo and camera connectors, from the nose of the aircraft into the battery compartment.

10. Route the servo end of the y-harness and the camera extension from the battery compartment to the FPV mount.

11. Connect the servo lead to the y-harness connector.

12. Connect the camera lead to the 3-wire extension. Leave enough slack in the wire extension at the nose so the camera mount can pivot through its full range of travel without binding.

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4.3 inch Video Monitor with Headset (SPMVM430C) or suitable

Open terminal

Flight Control Board

LEDs

Channel button

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Operating the FPV Mount

The FPV camera mount does not require any programming or additional channels in the transmitter. All functions are controlled by the ﬂ ight control board on the aircraft. Changing between the ﬂ ight modes with the ﬂ ight mode switch moves the camera to one of two preset positions.

• While in multirotor mode the camera faces toward the bottom of the aircraft. This allows for a forward view while ﬂ ying in multirotor mode.

• While in either of the forward ﬂ ight modes, stability or acro, the camera faces toward the front of the aircraft.

The angle of the camera can be adjusted slightly for your preferred optimal viewing angle by adjusting the length of the control rod on the camera mount. Refer to the Control Centering section for a description of how to adjust the length of the control rod. Ensure any adjustments made to the camera control rod do not cause binding in either the multirotor or forward ﬂ ight mode camera positions.

NOTICE: Never try to move the mount up or down by hand. Damage to the mount servo may result.

Operating the Video Transmitter

See the Available Frequency table to ﬁ nd the desired video channel and band. The video transmitter channel and band are changed using the button on the video transmitter, as shown. There are 6 LEDs on the video transmitter board. The red LED is the channel indicator. The next 5 blue LEDs are the band indicators.

LEDs

Channel button

Channel Selection:

1. Channel 1 is indicated by the red LED glowing solid.

2. Press the button to cycle through the channels (1-8). The red LED will ﬂ ash once as you cycle through each channel. Press the button once for each channel until the desired channel is reached. If unsure of the current transmitter channel, press the button to cycle the channels until you reach channel 1, indicated by a solid red LED, then cycle to the channel desired.

Band Selection:

1. Press and hold the button to change the video transmitter band.

2. Each time the button is pressed and held, the blue band LED will indicate a change to the next available band. The blue LEDs indicate FS/IRC band, band E (North America only), band A, race band and band B, as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE: Due to the additional current draw of the camera, servo and video transmitter on the aircraft electrical system, using the optional FPV system will shorten the expected ﬂ ight times.

Available Frequencies, North America (mHz)

Band

Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725 Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 Band E 5705 5685 5665 5665 5885 5905 5905 5905 FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880 RaceBand 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917

Available Frequencies, European Union (mHz)

Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8

Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5745 Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866 FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5860 RaceBand 5732 5732 5732 5769 5806 5843 5843 5843

CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8

Video Transmitter LEDs

Band

Channel

150mW

North American

version

25mW

version

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Aircraft will not arm Throttle cut switch in the disarm position (position 1) Set the throttle cut switch to the arm position (position 0) Aircraft will not re-

spond 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 are reversed Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter appropriately

Oscillation

Inconsistent ﬂ ight performance

Aircraft motor surges while in forward flight modes

Aircraft does not maintain or gain altitude in vertical flight mode

Aircraft immediately flips or crashes on throttle up

Aircraft is unstable in yaw or yaws to one side under throttle in forward flight

Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motors disconnected from ESCs Make sure motors are connected to the ESCs Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller Prop bolt is loose Tighten the prop bolt Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge  ight battery Flight battery damaged or old Replace  ight battery with a fresh battery and follow  ight battery instructions Flight conditions too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for  ight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process

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

Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind

process

Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process

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

Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different aircraft

using different DSM protocol Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Servo wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect

aircraft was selected Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge  ight battery Flight controller is damaged Replace the  ight controller

Damaged propeller Replace propeller Imbalanced propeller Balance the propeller Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed Loose battery Use more hook and loop material to secure the battery Loose  ight controller Align and secure the  ight controller in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface) Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially propeller or servo) Irregular servo movement Replace servo Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks, adjust the clevis to remove trim Sub-Trim is not at neutral Remove all sub-trim. Adjust the servo linkage for proper alignment of surfaces Aircraft was not kept upright and immobile for 5 seconds

after battery connection

Low battery. Low Voltage Cutoff is being triggered. Recharge  ight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing

Propellers installed incorrectly

Damaged propeller Inspect the propellers and replace any damaged parts

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radios only)

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect  ight battery to aircraft

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again

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

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect  ight battery to aircraft

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again

Select correct model memory on transmitter

Bind aircraft to transmitter

Re-bind or select correct airplanes in transmitter

With the throttle stick in lowest position, disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft still for 5 seconds

Install the propellers with the “R” propeller on the right side motor and the “L” propeller on the left side motor

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AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2014

A. GENERAL

A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained ﬂ ight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model ﬂ ights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules speciﬁ c to the ﬂ ying site.

1. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own: (a) In a careless or reckless manner. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.

2. M odel aircraft pilots will: (a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft. (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate.

(AMA Document #540-D.)

(3) miles of an airport, without notifying the airport operator.

(d) Not interfere with operations and trafﬁ c patterns at any airport, heliport or

seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement.

(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in

compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program. (AMA Document 520-A.)

(f) Ensure the aircraft is identiﬁ ed with the name and address or AMA number

of the owner on the inside or afﬁ xed to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors).

(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts

except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555.

(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or while

using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.

(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode

or burn, or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.

Exceptions:

• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight.

• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during ﬂ ight. Model rockets may be ﬂ own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft.

• Ofﬁ cially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as deﬁ ned within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718).

(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA

turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A).

3. Model aircraft will not be ﬂ own in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or model demonstrations unless:

(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated

all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speciﬁ c event.

(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.

4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.

B. RADIO CONTROL

1. All pilots shall avoid ﬂ ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.

2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be completed before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. At all ﬂ ying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all ﬂ ying takes place (AMA Document #706.)

(a) Only personnel associated with ﬂ ying the model aircraft are allowed at or

in front of the safety line. (b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional ﬂ ying behind the safety line is prohibited.

4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.

5. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing ﬂ ying site without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922 and #923.)

6. With the exception of events ﬂ own under ofﬁ cial AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be ﬂ own outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the ﬂ ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in ﬂ ight while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.

8. RC night ﬂ ying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and orientation at all times. Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night ﬂ ying operations.

9. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall: (a) Maintain control during the entire ﬂ ight, maintaining visual contact without

enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.

(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in

accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.

accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #560.

Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, safe operation of your model aircraft.

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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modiﬁ cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, 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

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. 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

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, ﬁ nal assembly, modiﬁ cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage 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 Illinois law (without regard to conﬂ ict of law principals). This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www. horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/ content/service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have

been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed

and payment will be required without notiﬁ cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By

submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notiﬁ cation. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_renderservice-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notiﬁ cation, after which it will be discarded. 10/15

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Contact Information

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

United States of America

European Union

Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests)

Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)

Sales

Horizon Technischer Service service@horizonhobby.eu Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100

servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/

productsupport@horizonhobby.com 877-504-0233 websales@horizonhobby.com 800-338-4639

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Hanskampring 9 D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany

FCC Information

FCC ID: BRWEFLAS1810

BRWDXE (included in EFL1800 only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.

NOTICE: Modiﬁ cations to this product will void the user’s authority to operate this 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

IC: 6157A-EFLAS1810

6157A-DXE (included in EFL1800 only)

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt 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

X-VERT RTF (EFL1800) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that

this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of the RED Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.

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

X-VERT BNF (EFL1850) EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product

is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED Directive.

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.

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Decal Placement Options / Aufkleber Optionen / Options de décalcomanie / Opzioni decalcomanie

Air Force / Luftwaffe / Aviation / Air Force

Top / Oben / Haut / Superiore

Bottom / Unterseite / Bas / Inferiore

Red Wave / Rote Welle / Vague rouge / Onda rossa

Top / Oben / Haut / Superiore

Bottom / Unterseite / Bas / Inferiore

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Orange Delta / Orange Delta/ Orange Delta/ Delta arancione

Top / Oben / Haut / Superiore

Bottom / Unterseite / Bas / Inferiore

Green Mech / Grüne Maschine / Machine verte / Macchina verde

Top / Oben / Haut / Superiore

Bottom / Unterseite / Bas / Inferiore

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Exploded View / Explosionszeichnung / Vue Éclatée / Vista esplosa

Optional FPV Equipment / Optionale FPV-Ausrüstung / Équipement FPV optionnel / Equipaggiamento opzionale FPV

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Replacement Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio

Part # / Nummer

Numéro / Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

1 EFL1801 Replacement Airframe Ersatzrahmen Structure de vol de rechange Cellula sostitutiva 2 EFL1802 Prop Gaurds L&R Propellerabdeckungen links und rechts Protections d’hélices G&D Protezioni eliche dx/sx

3 EFL1803 Pushrods & Control Horns Schubstangen und Ruderhörner

4 EFL1805 Wing Tip/Landing Gear L&R Flügelspitze/Fahrgestell links und rechts 5 EFL1806 Battery Hatch w/Mount Akkufach mit Halterung Trappe de batterie avec support Vano batteria con supporto

6 EFL1807 Decal Trim Sheet Set Trimmblatt-Aufklebersatz Ensemble autocollant Set decalcomanie 7 EFL1808 Servo Lead Cover Tape Servokabel-Abdeckklebeband

8 EFLAS1810 RX/ESC/Flight Controller 9 EFLAS1811 Sensor Board Flight Controller Sensorplatine der Flugsteuerung Carte-capteur de commandes de vol Flight controller con sensori

10 EFLC4002 AC to 12V DC, 1.2-amp-power supply

11 EFLM1809 12 EFLP12575L 125 x 75mm Prop Left (2) Propeller links, 125 x 75mm (2) Hélice gauche 125 x 75 mm (2) Elica sinistra 125 x 75 mm (2)

13 EFLP12575R 125 x 75mm Prop Right (2) Propeller rechts, 125 x 75mm (2) Hélice droite 125 x 75 mm (2) Elica destra 125 x 75 mm (2) 14 EFLUC1009 Celectra 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po Charger Celectra 2S 7,4V DC Li-Po-Ladegerät

15 SPMR1000 DXe Transmitter Only (RTF only) Nur DXe-Sender (nur RTF) 16 SPMSA220 4 Gram Servo 4 Gramm Servo Servo 4 gammes Servo 4 g 17 SPMSA2201 Servo Arms (2) for SPMSA220 Servoarme (2) für SPMSA220

18 EFLB8002SJ30

BL280 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 2600K

800mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LiPo, 18AWG JST

Empfänger/Geschwindigkeitsregler/ Flugsteuerung

Stromversorgung, AC auf 12V DC, 1,2A BL280 bürstenloser Außenläufer-

Motor, 2600kV

800mAh/2S/7,4V/30C/LiPo-Akku, 18AWG JST

Tiges de poussée & renvois de commandes

Extrémité de l’aile/train d’atterrissage G&D

Bande de recouvrement du câble du servo

RX/ESC/Contrôleur de vol Ricevente/ESC/ ight controller

Alimentation de 1,2 ampère AC/ DC 12 V

Moteur à cage tournante sans balais BL280, 2600K

Chargeur Li-Po Celectra 2S 7,4V DC Émetteur DXe uniquement (RTF

uniquement)

Bras de servo (2) pour SPMSA220

800mAh 2S 7,4V 30C LiPo, 18AWG JST

Aste e squadrette di comando

Wingtip/carrello d'atterraggio dx/sx

Nastro di copertura cavi servocomandi

Alimentatore AC a DC 12 V 1,2 A

Motore outrunner brushless BL280, 2600 Kv

Caricabatteria DC Celectra 2S 7,4 V per batterie LiPo

Solo trasmittente DXe (solo RTF)

Squadrette servo (2) per SPMSA220

Batteria LiPo 18AWG JST 30C 7,4 V 2S 800 mAh

Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali

Part # / Nummer

Numéro / Codice

19 SPMVCM01 20 SPMVTM150 21 SPMVTM025 22 EFL1812 23 EFL1813

24 EFL1815 FPV Replacement Camera Mounting Plate FPV-Ersatzplatte für Kamerahalterung

EFL1814 EFLB4502SJ30 SPMVM430C

DYNC2010CA

DYNC2025 EFLA230

EFLA111 DYN1405

DYN1400

FPV Camera 150mW Video Transmitte 25mW Video Transmitter FPV Camera Mount with Servo FPV-Kamerahalterung mit Servo Support caméra FPV avec servo Supporto videocamera FPV con servo FPV Camera Mount FPV-Kamera Support caméra FPV Supporto videocamera FPV

FPV Camera Y-Harness & Extension 450mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LiPo, 18AWG JST

Spektrum 4.3 inch Video Monitor with Headset

Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC/DC Charger Prophet Sport Duo

50W x 2 AC Battery Charger Charger Lead with JST Female Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker Testeur de tension d’éléments Li-Po Voltmetro veri ca batterie LiPo

Li-Po Charge Protection Bag, Large

Li-Po Charge Protection Bag, Small DXe DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter

DX6e DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter DX6G2 DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter DX7G2 DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter DX8G2 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter DX18 DSMX 18-Channel Transmitter DX20 DSMX 20-Channel Transmitter

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

FPV-Kamera Caméra FPV 150mW Videosender Émetteur vidéo 150mW Trasmettitore video 150 mW 25mW Videosender Émetteur vidéo 25mW Trasmettitore video 25 mW

Plaque de  xation pour caméra de remplacement FPV

FPV-Kamerakabelbaum und

-verlängerungskabel 450mAh/2S/7,4V/30C/LiPo-Akku, 18AWG JST 450mAh 2S 7,4V 30C LiPo, 18AWG JST Batteria LiPo 18AWG JST 30C 7,4 V 2S 450 mAh Spektrum 4,3 Zoll Videomonitor mit

Headset Prophet Sport Plus 50W Wechsel-/

Gleichstrom-Ladegerät Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo

50W x 2 AC Ladegerät, EU Ladekabel mit weiblichem JST-Anschluss

Dynamite LiPoCharge Protection Bag groß

Dynamite LiPoCharge Protection Bag klein Spektrum DXe DSMX 6-Kanal-Sender

Spektrum DX6e DSMX 6-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX6 DSMX 6-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX7 DSMX 7-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX8G2 DSMX 8-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX9 DSMX 9-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX18 DSMX 18-Kanal-Sender Spektrum DX20 DSMX 20-Kanal-Sender

Faisceau de câbles en Y et extension de caméra FPV

Moniteur vidéo Spektrum 4,3" avec lunettes

Chargeur 50W AC/DC Prophet Sport Plus

Chargeur Prophet Sport Duo 50W x 2 AC

Fil de chargeur avec JST femelle

Sac de charge Li-Po, grand modèle

Sac de charge Li-Po, petit modèle Emetteur DXe DSMX 6 voies DXe DSMX trasmittente 6 canali

Emetteur DXe DSMX 6 voies DX6e DSMX trasmittente 6 canali Emetteur DX6 DSMX 6 voies DX6 DSMX trasmittente 6 canali Emetteur DX7 DSMX 7 voies DX7 DSMX trasmittente 7 canali Emetteur DX8G2 DSMX 8 voies Emetteur DX9 DSMX 9 voies DX9 DSMX trasmittente 9 canali Emetteur DX18 DSMX 18 voies Emetteur DX20 DSMX 20 voies

Videocamera FPV

Piastra di  ssaggio sostitutiva per videocamera FPV

Cavo a Y e prolunga per videocamera FPV

Display Spektrum 4,3'' con visore Caricabatteria AC/DC Prophet Sport Plus

50 W Caricabatterie Prophet Sport Duo

50W x 2 AC Cavo per ricarica con connettore JST femmina

Sacchetto grande di protezione per carica LiPo

Sacchetto piccolo di protezione per carica LiPo

DX8G2 DSMX trasmittente 8 canali

DX18 DSMX trasmittente 18 canali DX20 DSMX trasmittente 20 canali

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