Dual Rates And Control Throws; Flying Tips And Repairs; Safe Select Flying Tips Bnf - Horizon Hobby E-FLITE Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m Manuel D'utilisation

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Dual Rates and Control Throws

Program your transmitter to set the rates and control throws to the values given.
These values have been tested and are a good starting point to achieve successful
flight.
After flying, you may choose to adjust the values for the desired control response.

Flying Tips and Repairs

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the first time), you will
normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some flight conditions
you may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol). If
oscillation occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft facing into the wind. Set your transmitter in low rate and use
your flaps switch to drop the flaps to takeoff or "half position". Gradually increase
the throttle to ¾ and steer with the rudder. Flaps make takeoffs shorter. As the
tail comes off the ground, pull back gently on the elevator. Climb to a comfortable
altitude and then flip your flaps switch to level the flaps.
Flying
For your first flights with the recommended battery pack (SPMX32004S30), set your
transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 4 minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for
longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model. If at any time the motor power
reduces, land the aircraft immediately to recharge the flight battery. See the Low
Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more details on maximizing battery health and run time.
Landing
Land the aircraft into the wind. Use high rate Elevator for landings. Use a small
amount of throttle for the entire descent. Lower the throttle to ¼ and select your
flap switch to deploy the flaps to the landing, or full down position. Flaps will make
the landing approach steeper and slower, and allow for a smoother landing. This
will slow the aircraft further. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to flare.
During flare, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently
lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on
its wheels.

SAFE Select Flying Tips BNF

When flying in SAFE Select mode the aircraft will return to level flight any time the
aileron and elevator controls are at neutral. Applying aileron or elevator control
will cause the airplane to bank, climb or dive. The amount the stick is moved will
determine the attitude the airplane flies. Holding full control will push the aircraft
to the pre-determined bank and roll limits, but it will not go past those angles.
When flying with SAFE Select, it is normal to hold the control stick deflected with
moderate aileron input when flying through a turn. To fly smoothly with SAFE Select,
avoid making frequent control changes and don't attempt to correct for minor devia-
tions. Holding deliberate control inputs will command the aircraft to fly at a specific
angle, and the model will make all corrections to maintain that flight attitude.
When flying with SAFE Select, throttle will make the aircraft climb or descend. Full
throttle will cause the aircraft to pitch up and climb slightly. Mid throttle will keep the
airplane flying level. Low throttle will cause the airplane to descend slightly nose-down.
Return the elevator and aileron controls to neutral before switching from SAFE
Select mode to AS3X mode. If you do not neutralize controls when switching into
AS3X mode, the control inputs used for SAFE Select mode will be excessive for
AS3X mode and the aircraft will react immediately.
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High Rate
p = 33mm
Aileron
q = 33mm
p = 20mm
Elevator
q = 20mm
 = 30mm
Rudder
 = 30mm
If landing on grass, it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when
taxiing to prevent nosing over.
Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to
prevent scraping the wingtips.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so
could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver is secure in the fuselage.
If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight
or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the aircraft.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The
ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC).
Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power supplied to the
motor. Power to the motor reduces, showing that some battery power is reserved
for flight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use 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. LVC
does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
TIP: Monitor your aircraft battery's voltage before and after flying by using a
Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (SPMXBC100, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the EPO material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made
using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, 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 end of this manual.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle
the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
Differences between SAFE Select and AS3X modes
This section is generally accurate but does not take into account flight speed,
battery charge status, and other limiting factors.
SAFE Select
Control stick
Aircraft will self level
is neutralized
Holding a Aircraft will bank or pitch to a
small amount moderate angle and maintain
of control the attitude
Aircraft will bank or pitch to
Holding full
the predetermined limits and
control
maintain the attitude
Full throttle: Climb
Throttle Neutral: Level flight
Low throttle: Descend
Turbo Timber Evolution 1.5m
Low Rate
p = 25mm
q = 25mm
p = 15mm
q = 15mm
 = 20mm
 = 20mm
AS3X
Aircraft will continue to
fly at its present attitude
Aircraft will continue to
pitch or roll slowly
Aircraft will continue to
roll or pitch rapidly
Throttle will not affect
flight response.