E-flite Carbon-Z Splendor BNF Basic - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Specifications
5.50 lb
(2.50 kg)
56.7 inches (1440mm)
54.5 inches (1380mm)
BL50 Brushless Outrunner Motor,
525Kv
Installed
60-Amp Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless
ESC (V2)
Installed
(4) 26 g Digital MG Mini Servo (EFLR7145) Installed
Spektrum ™ AR635, 6-Channel AS3X Sport
Receiver
Installed
Battery: 3200mAh 22.2V 6S 30C Li-Po
(EFLB32006S30)
Needed to
Complete
Battery Charger: 6-cell Li-Po battery
balancing charger
Needed to
Complete
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum
DSM2/DSMX technology with
adjustabel Expo and Dual rate.
Needed to
Complete
Box Contents
Trim Scheme designed by Mirco Pecorari of Aircraft Studio Design.
Specifications ................................................................................ 3
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ................................................... 4
Installing the Battery ...................................................................... 5
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ................................................................ 5
AS3X System ................................................................................. 5
Arming the ESC and Receiver......................................................... 6
Installing Landing Gear .................................................................. 6
Installing the Horizontal Tail............................................................ 7
Factory Servo Arm Settings ............................................................ 7
Installing the Wings ....................................................................... 8
Center of Gravity (CG) ................................................................... 8
AS3X Control Direction Test ........................................................... 9
Control Direction Test .................................................................... 9
Control Surface Centering, Transmitter and Receiver Operation ..... 9
Transmitter Setup ....................................................................... 10
Dual Rates and Expos .................................................................. 10
Preflight Checklist ........................................................................ 11
Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................ 11
Maintenance After Flying ............................................................. 11
Guidelines for Precision Flying ..................................................... 12
Service of Power Components ..................................................... 13
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ..................................... 14
Federal Aviation Administration .................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ....................................................... 15
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................. 16
Limited Warranty ......................................................................... 17
Contact Information ..................................................................... 18
Parts Contact Information ............................................................ 67
Replacement Parts ....................................................................... 67
Optional Parts .............................................................................. 68
Flight Log .................................................................................... 69
Welcome to the cutting edge of electric flight! World Aerobatic Champion,
Quique Somenzini, designed your new E-flite® Carbon-Z™ Splendor™
aircraft to deliver everything the world of precision flying has to offer. Beautiful
from any angle you look at it, the Carbon-Z Splendor allows you to perform
both elegant F3A aerobatic maneuvers and extreme 3D stunts all in the same
flight. In conjunction with rigid Carbon-Z construction, the remarkable AS3X®
technology built into the included Spektrum™ AR635 receiver makes it
possible for you to experience a performance envelope that’s wider than ever
before possible. This means that no matter how you like to fly, you’ll enjoy both
rock-solid stability and outrageous maneuverability without any sacrifice
in precision or control feel. Other outstanding highlights include a custom-
designed power system and high-quality E-flite digital servos.
Your Splendor aircraft represents the benchmark of performance and
aerobatic versatility. And it’s brought to you with the convenience and value of
Bind-N-Fly® Basic technology. All you have to do next is read and apply the
information presented in this instruction manual, then choose your favorite
Li-Po flight battery and DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitter.
645 in²
(41.5 dm²)
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