User Manual

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Motor Service

CAUTION: Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery before performing

motor service.

Disassembly

1. Remove the spinner screw and spinner from the propeller shaft.

2. Remove the spinner nut.

3. Remove the propeller, back hub and the propeller shaft from the motor shaft.

4. Remove the two screws from the sides and one from the bottom of the cowling

and remove the cowling from the nacelle.

5. Remove the four 3 x 12mm self tapping screws and the motor with the X-mount

from the fuselage.

6. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.

7. Remove the four 3 x 6mm Phillips head machine screws and motor from the X-mount.

Assembly

Assemble in reverse order.

• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires.

• Install the propeller as shown.

• Tighten the spinner nut to secure the propeller into place.

EC-1500 1.5m

Post Flight

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

2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Remove the ﬂ ight battery from the aircraft.

4. Recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

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.

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Oscillation

Damaged propeller or spinner Replace propeller or spinner

Imbalanced propeller Balance the propeller

Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed

Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage

Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)

Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)

Irregular servo movement Replace servo

Inconsistent ﬂ ight

performance

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 No Sub-Trim is allowed. Adjust the servo linkage

Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5

seconds after battery connection

With the throttle stick in lowest position. Disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft

still for 5 seconds

Incorrect response

to the AS3X Control

Direction Test

Incorrect direction settings in the

receiver, which can cause a crash

DO NOT ﬂ y. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then ﬂ y