Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’Utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®
EN 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-todate product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
EN 3 Included in the Box Includes Transmitter Battery and Charger For more information and to register your product online, visit www.hobbyzonerc.com Flying Tips • Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE®) technology is designed as flight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fly the aircraft at all times. • Start in Beginner mode (SAFE® switch position 0). As you learn and become more confident, change modes to advance your flying skills.
EN 4 Charging the Flight Battery CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery charger, make sure the connectors are aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery properly could cause the terminals to short and result in fire, personal injury and/or property damage. Flashing (Charging) Solid (Charged) 1 hour Charger Specifications • Input power: 10–14V • Max output voltage: 8.4V • Fixed charge current: 1.
EN 5 Transmitter Binding The included RTF transmitter should be bound to the aircraft at the factory, but if you need to re-bind, follow the binding procedure as shown. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. Please refer to the optional parts list in this manual or visit www.bindnfly.com for a list of compatible transmitters.
X2 EN 6 Wingtip and Vertical Fin Installation X4 X2 Double sided tape Wing Fin X2 Clear tape X8 X4 X4 Clear tape X2 X1 X8 X8 X4 Clear tape X1 X1 X8 Double sided tape X1 Firebird Delta Ray
EN 7 Installing the Flight Battery Lower the throttle and throttle trim, then power on the transmitter for at least 5 seconds. Mode 2 Mode 1 CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged. CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propellers.
EN 8 Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter’s SAFE flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). Back 0 Front 1 Up Elevator (climb) 2 Experienced SAFE Flight Mode Down Elevator (descend) Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the aircraft responds as shown.
EN 9 Range Check Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, you should perform a range check. The DXe incorporates a range testing system. Placing the transmitter in RANGE CHECK mode reduces the output power, allowing a range check. Mode 2 Keep immobile and out of the wind for 5 seconds Mode 1 1 3 2 4 1. Power on the transmitter for 5 seconds or more with the throttle stick and trim low. Power on the ESC Switch and keep the aircraft immobile for at least 5 seconds. 2.
EN 10 Takeoff Hand Launch Hand launch in Beginner mode for first flights. Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on flying. If you must hand launch the aircraft alone, hold the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand. An optional neck strap (SPMP610, sold separately) can help you hold the transmitter. Climbs at 100% throttle Easy Launching Wind 0–7 mph (0–11km/h) Launching is easier in Beginner mode if you hold the Panic Recovery button.
6 2 EN 11 Flying • In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick. • Make small and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft. • Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 150 feet (46 meters) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%). • Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly.
EN 12 Optional Transmitter Setup If using any DSMX transmitter other than the included DXe (3 pos gear switch) the radio will have to be configured correctly for the SAFE system to work properly. • SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel 5 signal (high, middle, low) • Panic mode is selected with Channel 6 signal (high, low) Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup.
EN 13 Landing Land the aircraft in Beginner mode. CAUTION: Never catch a flying aircraft in your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and damage to the aircraft. Easy Landing Descends at 0% throttle Landing is easier if you hold the Panic Recovery button. Line up for your landing, decrease the throttle to 0% and press and hold the Panic Recovery button. The aircraft will glide down wings level with the nose up (flared) for landing.
EN 14 Adjusting Trim in Flight Trim the elevator at 50%–60% throttle. When the elevator is trimmed correctly, your aircraft will fly level at half throttle, climb steadily above half throttle and descend below half throttle. • If the aircraft’s nose drifts up or down while the elevator stick is at neutral (centered) position, move the elevator trim slider by one or two “click” increments in the SAME direction as the drift. Aileron Trim When trimmed correctly, your aircraft flies with wings level.
EN 15 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Oscillation Possible Cause Flying over recommended airspeed Damaged propeller or spinner Motor vibration Loose receiver Loose aircraft controls Worn parts Trim is at extreme and aircraft does not fly Trim is not at neutral straight or level Throttle not at lowest position or throttle Aircraft will not retrim too high spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed controls Motors disconnected from ESCs Damaged propeller and spinner, collet Extra
EN 16 Service and Repair Thanks to the Z-Foam™ material in the wing and fuselage of this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA [cyanoacrylate adhesive], epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT handle a propeller, motor or ESC while the flight battery is connected to the ESC.
EN 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.
EN 18 Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase United States of America Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) Sales United Kingdom Germany France Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby Limited Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby SAS Contact Information servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/ productsupport@horizonhobby.
