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COMPLETION ITEMS SPECIFICATIONS 60.1 in. (1544mm) D! Potenza 60L 540 Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor (FPZM1060L) LLE TA S IN 1,094 sq. in. (70.6 sq. dm.) ! HobbyWing SkyWalker 80A ESC with 5V/8A External BEC (FTVHWBQ8012EB) LED Standard: 8.66lb (3.93kg) RTF with 6S 4000mAh ba�ery installed Night: 9.63 lb (4.37kg) RTF with 6S 4000mAh ba�ery (motor) & 3S 2200mAh (Night LEDs) ba�ery installed L TA INS ! LED Potenza DS33 and DS19 Digital Servos (FPZDS33 & FPZDS19) L STA IN D! 86.7 in.
SPECIAL LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of poten�al harm when opera�ng this product: NOTICE: CAUTION: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a li�le or no possibility of injury. Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
RUDDER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Medium CA 2mm Hex Driver 3 - M3x10 Hex Head Self-Tapping Screw 1. The rudder comes pre-hinged to a small sec�on of ver�cal fin. Test fit the rudder and fin sec�on onto the fuselage. Remove it from the fuselage once fit is confirmed. 2. Lay the fuselage on its side, and using medium CA (foam-safe is not required), apply an adequate amount to the fuselage. Press the rudder and ver�cal fin sec�on into the fuselage, being sure to wipe away any excess CA. 3.
MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: 2mm Hex Driver 1.5mm Hex Driver 4 - M3x10 Hex Head Self-Tapping Screws 2 - M5 Lock Collars, with Set Screws 2 - M5 Spacer 1. Slide an M5 spacer over the landing gear wire. 2. Slide a main wheel over the landing gear wire, followed by a lock collar. Add a drop of blue thread lock to the set screw, and secure it in place. Repeat for the other wheel. 1.5mm Hex Driver #1 Phillips Screwdriver 1.
PROP ADAPTER, PROPELLER AND SPINNER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: 2.5mm Hex Driver #1 Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Blue Thread Lock 3 - M3x9 Hex Head Machine Screws 1 - M3x30 Phillips Head Machine Screw 1 - Prop Washer 1 - Propeller Nut Note: It is important to check the rear motor sha� collar and set screw for thread lock before first flights. If no thread lock is found, remove the set screw, add blue thread lock, and re-secure.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: Clear Tape (4 Strips) 1. Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into one of the horizontal stabilizer halves. 2. Slide the tube through the hole in the fuselage, being sure to orient the control horn towards the bo�om of the airplane. Do not force it into place. 3. Slide the other stabilizer half onto the tube, being sure to index the elevator joiner tabs into one another. Do not force it into place. 4.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION Required Tools and Fasteners: 2.5mm Hex Driver 4 - M3x25 Hex Head Machine Screws 4 - 6mm Strut Retaining Pins 4 - Strut Retaining Pin Keepers 1. Insert the main wing tube into one of the main wing halves. 2. Slide the tube through the hole in the fuselage. Make any necessary servo or light connec�ons (reference Night LED Connec�ons page if you have purchased the Night Cessna). Note that the aileron and flap extensions are marked accordingly.
MAIN WING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 5. Note which wing strut goes to each wing panel, and which end goes to the wing and to the fuselage The struts are labeled R and L at one end of the strut. Also note that there are two different strut retaining pins; one that is shorter (A) and one that is longer with a "D" shaped head (B). Pin A goes to the fuselage side, and Pin B goes to the wing side of the strut. 6. Insert a strut retaining pin through the end of the strut AND the mount in the wing.
NIGHT CESSNA LED CONNECTIONS If you have purchased the Night version of the Cessna, this page will cover all LED light connec�ons. If you did not purchase the night version, skip ahead to the next page. In order to power the internal Night LED lights (not wing �p or landing lights) you will need to use a seperate 3S Lithium-Polymer ba�ery. We recommend the Potenza 3S 2200mAh 40C Li-Po (FPZB22003S40). Average current draw for the ligh�ng system is 2.2A/h. 1.
WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT RADIO SETUP WITH PROPELLER INSTALLED. INADVERTENT POWER UP COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. TRANSMITTER SETUP Begin by star�ng with a freshly reset and new model memory in your transmi�er. Make ONLY the changes shown in the Transmi�er Setup Guide. The Aura 8 on the Cessna 170 defaults to 3 flight modes that are switched via CH5/Gear in your transmi�er. You may need to reassign CH5/Gear to a 3-posi�on switch. Consult your radio manual for direc�ons on channel assignment.
AURA 8 AFCS The Aura 8 advanced flight control system installed in your Cessna 170 is a giant leap forward in aircra� flight control system technology. Compa�ble with virtually every receiver on the market today via PWM connec�ons, the Aura features special configura�on for DSM systems via remote receiver connec�on, and serial data connec�on for Futaba S.Bus, Spektrum SRXL, Graupner HOTT (Sum D of 8), JR XBus (Mode B), and Je� UDI12 (standard) systems.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION/SERVO CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) PWM Connec�ons If you are using a digital receiver connec�on, and have completed the steps on page 12, skip ahead to the next page. PWM is an acronym that stands for Pulse Width Modula�on. PWM is how tradi�onal receivers send a signal to the servo to command the servo move to a par�cular posi�on. In short, PWM in regards to the Cessna requires the use of male to male servo extensions to connect each channel from your receiver, to each port in the Aura.
TRANSMITTER CONTROL DIRECTION TEST Refer to the chart below to determine the proper control surface direc�ons. If controls are reversed, DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN TRANSMITTER OR IN THE AURA CONFIG TOOL. Email us at support@flexinnova�ons.com for correc�ve ac�on.
FLIGHT CONTROLLER SENSOR DIRECTION TEST Perform a test of the gyro system to verify the correc�ons made for a given movement are correct. If any of the tests do not result in the correct reac�on from the airplane's gyro system, do not fly the airplane, and contact us via email at support@flexinnova�ons.com The flight control system ac�vates with RF broadcast. Perform thest tests in Flight Mode 3 (highest gain) for be�er visibility and then in Flight Mode 2, and any other modes that have gyro gains assigned.
BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. It is recommended to install adhesive-backed hook and loop tape strips to the ba�ery and ba�ery tray to help prevent the ba�ery from coming loose in flight. 2. Pull the spring-loaded ba�ery latch tab towards the nose of the airplane to release the ba�ery hatch. Be sure to con�nue holding the latch. 3. Using the tape on the front of the hatch, li� the hatch up, and towards the nose to remove it from the fuselage. Release the latch once the hatch is off of the fuselage. 4.
FLYING YOUR CESSNA 170 Selec�ng a Flying Site Trimming Selec�ng a flying site is cri�cal to a successful flight. Airplanes require a lot more room than other R/C products, therefore, a neighborhood or parking lot is not recommended. A local AMA field is the best loca�on for flying your Cessna 170. If no AMA field is available in your area, a large open field with short grass and generous overfly area is the best candidate. Know your overfly area.
LEARNING TO USE FLAPS WITH THE CESSNA 170 The Cessna 170 was designed from the ground up to be the most versa�le and fun-flying aircra� possible. Pilot workload has been greatly reduced thanks to its finely tuned aerodynamic design, and the pre-set configura�on of the Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System. Pilots of all skill levels will quickly find the Cessna 170 is a forgiving airplane, in many different a�tudes and flight regimes.
AIRFRAME REPAIRS The Cessna 170 is molded from durable EPO foam and is repairable with most adhesives. Similar to building and repairing wood or composite airplanes, the correct glue for a given applica�on is cri�cal to the repair holding and not breaking again. For major repairs, such as a broken fuselage, epoxy is preferred because it allows �me to correct any misalignment.
SERVICING THE POWER SYSTEM Required Tools and Fasteners: #1 Phillips Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench 1. Remove the propeller and spinner assembly from the motor. Follow the assembly instruc�ons on page 6 in reverse. 2. Remove the cowling by unscrewing the M3x10 phillips self-tapping screws from the firewall. You will need a long enough screwdriver to reach through the grill of the cowling. 3. Gently remove the cowling from the fuselage, being sure not to lose the two M3x10 screws. 4.
AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should you encounter any abnormal situa�ons with your Cessna 170, refer to the matrix below to determine probable cause and a recommended solu�on for the ac�on. If the required solu�on does not rec�fy the problem, please contact product support for further assistance. NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.
AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) NOTICE Unless specifically required, ALWAYS troubleshoot the airplane with the propeller removed.
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LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Coverage Ques�ons & Assistance Flex Innova�ons, Inc. and its authorized resellers ("Flex") warrant to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") it will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. Visit www.flexinnova�ons.com/ar�cles.asp?ID=269 to find customer support in your region.
Academy of Model Aeronau�cs Na�onal Model Aircra� Safety Code Effec�ve January 1, 2015 A. GENERAL: A model aircra� is a non-human-carrying aircra� capable of sustained fight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limita�ons of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recrea�on, educa�on and/or compe��on. All model fights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any addi�onal rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircra� will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
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