eratix 3d 25e - spektrumrc
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SpecificationsWingspan: 54in(1370mm)FuselageLength: 53in(1350mm)WingArea: 695sqin(44.9sqdm)WeightofModelw/oBattery: 3–3.25lb(1.4–1.5kg)WeightofModelwithBattery: 3.75–4lb(1.7–1.8kg)Radio: 6channelsw/4servos
Eratix 3D 25eAssembly Manual
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IntroductionTheE-fliteEratix3D25eARFisa3D-capablesportplanedesignedtomakethetransitionfromsportmodelstomorechallenging3Daircraftalotlessdemanding.Itslargewingareaandlightwingloadingofferveryforgivingflightcharacteristics,especiallyinslowflight.It’salsocompatiblewitharangeofmotorandpropellersizessoyoucanfinetunethepowerandperformancetoyourskilllevel.BoththeE-flitePower25andPower32brushlessoutrunnermotorsbolttothefirewallwithoutanymodifications.Experienced3Dpilotswillappreciatetheuniquelydesigned,machinedaluminum3Dcontrolarmsthatcanhandletherigorsofhigh-torqueminiservosandlargecontrolthrows.Sportaerobaticsorstick-bending3D,theEratix3D25eisupforwhateveryouare.
Using the ManualThismanualisdividedintosectionstohelpmakeassemblyeasiertounderstand,andtoprovidebreaksbetweeneachmajorsection.Inaddition,checkboxeshavebeenplacednexttoeachsteptokeeptrackofeachstepcompleted.Stepswithasinglecircle()areperformedonce,whilestepswithtwocircles()indicatethatthestepwillrequirerepeating,suchasforarightorleftwingpanel,twoservos,etc.
Remembertotakeyourtimeandfollowthedirections.
Trim SchemeHANU896 FluorescentBlueHANU895 FluorescentOrangeHANU964 ClearHANU973 LiteWhite
Table of ContentsSpecifications..............................................................................1Introduction................................................................................2UsingtheManual........................................................................2TrimScheme...............................................................................2ContentsofKit/PartsLayout.........................................................3RequiredToolsandAdhesives......................................................3RequiredRadioEquipment...........................................................4NotesRegardingServosandESC................................................4ImportantInformationAboutMotorSelection................................4LightweightSportSetup...............................................................4OptionalAccessories...................................................................4RecommendedHighPowerPrecisionAerobaticSetup....................5AlternativeSportandPrecisionSetups...........................................5OptionalAccessories...................................................................5NotesonLithiumPolymerBatteries...............................................5Warning.....................................................................................5WarrantyPeriod.........................................................................5LimitedWarranty........................................................................6DamageLimits............................................................................6SafetyPrecautions.......................................................................6Questions,Assistance,andRepairs..............................................7InspectionorRepairs...................................................................7WarrantyInspectionandRepairs.................................................7Non-WarrantyRepairs................................................................7Safety,Precautions,andWarnings...............................................8InstructionsforDisposalofWEEEbyUsers
intheEuropeanUnion......................................................8LandingGearInstallation.............................................................9MotorInstallation......................................................................11AileronInstallation....................................................................14WingInstallation.......................................................................19StabilizerandElevator..............................................................20RudderandFin.........................................................................24RudderandElevatorServos.......................................................25ControlThrows..........................................................................27CenterofGravity......................................................................28RangeTestYourRadio...............................................................29Preflight....................................................................................29FlyingYourEratix3D25e..........................................................302007OfficialAMANationalModelAircraftSafetyCode............31
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Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement Parts:
EFL4076 WingSetw/AileronsEFL4077 FuselageEFL4078 TailSetEFL4080 MainLandingGearEFL4083 FuseHatchEFL4085 CanopyEFL4079 CowlingEFL4081 WheelPantsEFL4084 WingTube
Small Replacement PartsHAN305 Pro-LiteWheels,23/4-inch(70mm)EFL4082 PushrodSetEFLA213 E-flite/JR/HorizonDecals
Required Tools and AdhesivesTools & Equipment
EFLA258 Screwdriver,#1PhillipsEFLA257 Screwdriver,#0Phillips
(BothincludedwithEFLA250)EFLA251 HexWrench:3/32-inch
(orincludedwithEFLA250)EFLA263 NutDriver,1/4-inchDrillPendrillDrillbit:1/16-inch(1.5mm),5/64-inch(2mm)MaskingtapeFelt-tippedpenHexwrench:1.5mmNeedle-nosepliersMediumgritsandpaperSidecuttersT-pinsPapertowelsHobbyknifeRulerSquareStringordentalflossPliers7mmnutdriverRotarytool
Adhesives30-minuteepoxyThinCAThreadlock
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Required Radio EquipmentYouwillneedaminimum6-channeltransmitter,receiver,andfourminiservos.Youcanchoosetopurchaseacompleteradiosystemthatincludesalloftheseitemsor,ifyouareusinganexistingtransmitter,justpurchasetheotherrequiredequipmentseparately.
Note: We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum™ DX7 2.4GHz DSM2™ 7-channel radio. The complete system includes standard servos, which are not required for the Eratix 3D 25e.
Purchase SeparatelySPM6070 DSM27-ChannelReceiver
OrJRPR720 7-ChannelScanSelect™FMReceiver
OrJRPR790 7-ChannelScanSelectPCMReceiver
JSP98030 12-inch(305mm)ServoExtension(2)JRPSDS3421 DS3421DigitalMGMiniServo(4)HRC32225S HiTec225MG
Note: When using our recommended E-flite 60A Pro Brushless ESC with switching BEC you do not need a separate receiver pack as long as you are using our recommended servos.
Important Servo Note:
If you plan on flying your Eratix 3D 25e to its full capabilities, we recommend only metal geared servos.
During 3D flight, the large control surfaces will exhibit large flight loads on the servos. Plastic geared servos failed during testing and are not recommended for use.
JSP98010 JRSPORT™4.8V700mAhRxPackEXRA050 ExpertStandardSwitch
Notes Regarding Servos and ESC
WARNING:Dependingonwhatspeedcontrolyouareusing,ifitisnotcapableofsupportingfourmini-sizeservosbecauseofcurrentdraw,thespeedcontrolmayshutdownduetohighheat.
UseofservosotherthanthosewerecommendmayoverloadtheBECoftherecommendedElectronicSpeedControl(ESC).WesuggesttheuseofonlytheservoswerecommendwhenutilizingtherecommendedESC’sBEC,ortheuseofaseparateBEC(liketheUBEC)orreceiverbatterypackwhenusingotherservos.
Important Information About Motor Selection
TheEratix3D25edoesnotincludeapropeller.WearerecommendingthePower25orPower32outrunnermotors.
Themotorsystemslistedwillprovideyouwithexcellentaerobaticpowerforsportand/orartisticaerobaticpilots.
Lightweight Sport SetupEFLM4025A Power25BLOutrunner,870KvEFLA1060 60AProSwitchingBECBrushlessESCTHP42003S2PPL 4200mAh3S2P11.1VLi-Po,13GAAPC14070E ElectricPropeller,14x7EEFLC3005 Celectra™1-to3-cellLi-PoChargerEFLAEC303 EC3Dev&Batt,Male/Female
Thisisaverygood3D/Aerobaticsetupwithstrongperformance.
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Recommended High Power Precision Aerobatic Setup
EFLM4032A Power32BLOutrunner,770KvEFLA1060 60AProSwitchingBECBrushlessESCAPC13065E ElectricPropeller,13x6.5EEFLAEC303 EC3Dev&Batt,Male/FemaleTHP42004S2PPL 4200mAh4S2P14.8VLi-Po,13GA
OrTHP38504SX 3850mAh4S14.8VLi-Po,13GA
Thisisahighpower3D/Aerobaticsetupwithverystrongaggressiveperformance.
Alternative Sport and Precision Setups
EFLM4032A Power32BLOutrunner,770KvTHP42003S2PPL 4200mAh3S2P11.1VLi-Po,13GAAPC14070E ElectricPropeller,14x7E
OrEFLM4025A Power25BLOutrunner,870KvTHP42004S2PPL 4200mAh4S2P14.8VLi-Po,13GAAPC11080E ElectricPropeller,11x8E
AndEFLA1060 60AProSwitchingBECBrushlessESCEFLAEC303 EC3Dev&Batt,Male/Female
Thisisanalternativesportandprecisionaerobaticsetupandisagoodoptionifyouhavesomeequipmentanddonotwanttopurchaseadditional.Bothoptionsareverysimilarinperformance;youshouldexpectbetterperformancethanourlightweightsportsetupandlessperformancethanwithourrecommendedhighpowerprecisionsetup.
Optional AccessoriesEFLA110 PowerMeterHAN172 Hangar9®DigitalServoand
RxCurrentMeterJRPA215 LargeServoArm(2)
Notes on Lithium Polymer BatteriesLithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkalineorNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteriesusedinRCapplications.Allmanufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedclosely.MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinfire.Alwaysfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhendisposingofLithiumPolymerbatteries.
WarningAnRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyonlyinopenareas,preferablyatAMA(AcademyofModelAeronautics)approvedflyingsites,followingallinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.
Keeplooseitemsthatcangetentangledinthepropellerawayfromtheprop,includinglooseclothing,orotherobjectssuchaspencilsandscrewdrivers.Especiallykeepyourhandsawayfromthepropeller.
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Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.
Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisnecessarytoalwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel,asthismarginwillhelptoavoidcollisionsorinjury.
•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,traffic,orpeople.
•Avoidoperatingyourmodelinthestreetwhereinjuryordamagecanoccur.
•Neveroperatethemodeloutintothestreetorpopulatedareasforanyreason.
•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
•Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.
•Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.
•Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.Avoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecificallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.
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Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts
•Fuselage•Mainlandinggear•Wheelpant(left&right)•2
3/4-inch(70mm)wheel(2)•4-40x1/2-inchsocketheadscrew(2)•#4washers(6)•4mmlocknut(4)•4mmx35mmmachinescrew(2)•2mmx8mmwoodscrews(4)
Required Tools and Adhesives•Phillipsscrewdriver(small)•Needle-nosepliers•Nutdriver:7mm•Hexwrench:3/32-inch
1.Placethelandinggearontothebottomofthefuselage.Attachwithtwo4-40x1/2-inchsocketheadscrewsandtwo#4washers.
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2.Slidethe4mmx35mmmachinescrewthroughoneofthe2
3/4-inchwheels.Securea4mmlocknutagainstthewheel.Makesurethewheelstillspinsfreely.
3.Attachthewheeltothelandinggearusinga4mmwasheranda4mmlocknut.Leavethenutlooseatthistime.
4.Slidethewheelpantoverthewheel.The4mmwasherwillbeinsidethewheelpant.Usetwo2mmx8mmsheetmetalscrewsthreadedintothepre-drilledholestoattachthewheelpanttothelandinggear.Tightenthe4mmlocknutusinga7mmnutdrivertocompletetheassembly.
5.RepeatSteps2through4fortheremainingwheelandwheelpant.
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Motor InstallationRequired Parts
•Fuselageassembly •4-40blindnut(4)•Hookandloopstrap(2)•Cowling •21/2-inch(64mm)spinner•Propeller •BrushlessESC•4-40x3/8-inchsocketheadscrews•Hookandlooptape,3-inch(76mm)(2)•2mmx10mmsheetmetalscrew(4)
Required Tools and Adhesives•Hexwrench:3/32-inch•Drill •Phillipsscrewdriver#0•Drillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)
Note: The firewall incorporates our new adjustable mount system, enabling the modeler to install a variety of outrunner motors.
1.Removethehatchfromthefuselagebyliftingupatthefrontofthehatch.Thehatchisheldatthefrontusingamagnet,andtherearusingdowels.
2.Attachthemounttothemotorusingthehardwareprovidedwiththemotor.
3.Usefour4-40x3/8-inchsocketheadscrewstosecurethemotortothefirewall.Theblindnutsinstalledbehindthefirewallcanbemovedtoallowforthemountingofvarioussizesofmotors.
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3.Plugthemotorintothespeedcontrol.Usehookandlooptapetosecurethespeedcontrolinsidethefuselageoutofthewayofthebattery.
Note: When using our recommended E-flite 60A Pro Brushless ESC with switching BEC you do not need a separate receiver pack as long as you are using our recommended servos.
If your ESC is not capable of supporting the current draw of four mini-size servos the speed control may shut down due to high heat.
In order to provide the most reliable product, E-flite recommends the use of a separate BEC (like the Ultimate BEC), or receiver pack and switch to ensure trouble-free operation as follows:
Use the battery and switch harness to power the receiver and servos after disabling the BEC on the ESC (by following the instructions included with the ESC).
4.Usethetwohookandloopstrapsincludedwithyourplanetosecurethebatteryinsidethefuselage.
Note: If the battery slides forward or backward, use hook and loop tape on the battery and inside the fuselage to prevent the battery from moving.
5.Nowisagoodtimetotesttheoperationofthemotor.Useyourradiosystemandplugthespeedcontrolintothereceiver.Withthebatterypluggedin,usethethrottlesticktooperatethemotor.Checkthatthemotoroperatesproperly,andthatitrotatescounterclockwisewhenviewedfromthefrontoftheplane.Followtheinstructionsprovidedwiththespeedcontroltocorrectforoperationalproblems.
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7.Slidethecowlingontothefuselage.Usethepropelleradaptertoattachthepropellerandspinnerbackplatetemporarilyontothemotor.Positionthecowlingsoitlinesupwiththespinnerbackplate,andhasasmallgapbetweenthespinnerbackplateandcowling.
8.Withthecowlalignedwiththespinner,useadrilland1/16-inch(1.5mm)drillbittodrillthroughthecowlandintothefuselageusingtheholesinthecowling.
9.Securethecowlingusingthefour2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrews.Therearetwoscrewsoneachsideofthecowlasshown.Completethecowlinginstallationbyattachingthespinnerconeusingthetwoscrewsprovidedwiththespinner.
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Aileron InstallationRequired Parts
•Wing •Receiver•Servow/hardware(2) •Longservoarm(2)•CAhinge(8)•Clevis(2) •Clevisretainer(2)•Nyloncontrolhorn(2) •3mmx30mmmachinescrew(2)•Controlhornstandoff(2) •Controlhornwasher(2)•2
7/8-inch(73mm)pushrodwire(2)•Pushrodwireconnector(2)
Required Tools and Adhesives•Rotarytool •Drillbit:1/16-inch(1.5mm)•T-pins •ThinCA•Felt-tippedpen •Pendrill•Threadlock •Sidecutters•#1Phillipsscrewdriver
1.LocatefourCAhinges.PlaceaT-pininthecenterofeachhinge.
2.Usearotarytoolanda1/16-inch(1.5mm)drillbittodrillaholeinthecenterofeachhingeslotofboththeaileronandwing.ThisprovidesatunnelfortheCAtowickinto,penetratingthehinge.
Hint: You can prepare the rudder, fin, elevator and stabilizer at this time as well.
3.Slidethefourhingesintotheslotsintheaileron.
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4.Slidetheaileronintopositiononthewing.TheT-pinsinstalledinthehingeswillhelpinkeepingequalamountsinthewingandaileron.
5.Aligntheaileronwiththewingtip.Applyafewdropsontoeachhinge.MakesuretoapplytheCAonboththetopandbottomofthehinge.
Important: Do not use accelerator on the hinges. The CA must be allowed to soak in and penetrate the hinge.
Note: Placing a #11 hobby blade between the aileron leading edge and wing trailing edge to position the aileron will result in a nice free-moving hinge for 3D throws without any binding.
6.GentlypulltheaileronfromthewingoncetheCAhasfullycured.Thisistoverifythehingesaregluedsecurely.
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7.Flextheaileronthroughitsrangeofmotionafewtimestobreakinthehinges.
8.RepeatSteps1through7tocompletetheaileroninstallation.
9.Placetheservointotheopeninginthewing.Useafelt-tippedpentomarkthelocationsfortheservomountingscrews.
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10.Useapendrilland1/16-inch(1.5mm)drillbittodrillthefourlocationsfortheservomountingscrews.
11.ApplyafewdropsofthinCAtoeachofthefourholes.Thiswillhardentheunderlyingwoodandhelpinpreventingthescrewsfrompullingout.
12.Securetheservointhewingusingthescrewsprovidedwiththeservo.Notetheservohornfacestowardstheaileron.
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13.Useahobbyknifetopiercethecoveringforthe3mmx30mmmachinescrew.Slidethescrewintotheholefromthetopofthewing.Slideacontrolhornwasherontothescrew,thenthreadthecontrolhornstandoffontothescrew.Usea#1Phillipsscrewdrivertotightentheassembly.
Note: Use threadlock on the control horn screw to prevent it from vibrating loose.
14.Threadthenyloncontrolhornontothecontrolhornscrewuntilthetopofthehornisflushwiththetopofthescrew.
15.Slideaclevisretainerontoanylonclevis.Threadtheclevisontothe2
7/8-inch(73mm)pushrodwire.Attachtheclevistothecontrolhornandslidetheclevisretainerovertheforksoftheclevistosecureittothecontrolhorn.
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16.Useapushrodwireconnectortosecurethewiretotheservoarm.Trimanyexcesswireusingsidecutters.
17.RepeatSteps9through16tocompletetheaileronservoinstallation.
Wing InstallationRequired Parts
•Fuselage •Wing(rightandleft)•Wingtube •#4washer(2)•4-40x1/2-inchmachinescrew(2)
Required Tools and Adhesives•Hexwrench:3/32-inch
1.Slidethewingtubeintoawingpanel.
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2.Removethehatchfromthefuselage.Slidethewingpanelwithtubeintopositiononthefuselage.
3.Slidetheremainingwingpanelintoposition.Securethepanelsusing4-40x1/2-inchmachinescrewswith#4washers(silver)usinga3/32-inchhexwrench.
4.RepeatSteps2and3fortheremainingwingpanel.
Stabilizer and ElevatorRequired Parts
•Fuselagew/winginstalled•Stabilizer •Elevator•CAhinge(4) •Elevatorjoinerwire
Required Tools and Adhesives•Hobbyknife •Felt-tippedpen•Ruler •T-pins•ThinCA •Sandpaper•30-minuteepoxy
1.Positionthestabilizerintotheslotintheaftendofthefuselage.Checkthatthestabilizeriscenteredinthefuselage.
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2.Measurefromthestabtiptothewingtip.Adjustthestabuntilthemeasurementsareequal.
AA
A=A
3.Viewtheairframefromtherearandmakesurethewingandstabareparallel.Ifnot,lightlysandthestabsaddleuntiltheyare.
Wing and stabilizerparallel
4.Double-checktheadjustmentsfromSteps1through3.Useafelt-tippedpentotracetheoutlineofthefuselageontothetopandbottomofthestabilizer.
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5.Useasharphobbyknifetocutthecoveringslightlyinsidethelinesdrawn.Beverycarefulnottocutintotheunderlyingwood,asthiswillweakenthestabandcauseittofailinflight.
Note: You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife. This will eliminate the chances of cutting into the wood.
6.Slidetheelevatorjointerintoposition,thenthestabilizer.
7.Checkthealignmentandmakesureeverythinglinesup.WickthinCAintothejointbetweenthefuselageandstabilizer.Makesuretogluebothtopandbottom.Donotuseaccelerator—toallowtheCAtowickinthejoint,providingthebestbondpossible.
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8.PreparetwoCAhingesbyplacingaT-pininthecenterofeachhinge.Testfittheelevatoragainstthestabilizer.Makesurethejoinerwirefitsintotheelevatoraswell.
9.Rougherthejoinerwireusingmediumgritsandpaper.Apply30-minuteepoxytothejoinerwireandintheholeintheelevatoraswell.
10.Followthesameprocedureforhingingtheaileronstohingethestabilizer/elevator.
11.RepeatSteps8through10fortheremainingelevator.
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Rudder and FinRequired Parts
•Fuselage •Rudder•Fin •CAhinge(3)•Tailwheelassembly •Tailwheel•Wheelcollarw/setscrew
Required Tools and Adhesives•Hobbyknife •ThinCA•30-minuteepoxy •Mediumgritsandpaper•Hexwrench:1.5mm
1.Roughenthetailwheelassemblyusingmediumgritsandpaper.Use30-minuteepoxytogluethetailwheelassemblyintothefuselage.
2.Hingetherudderandfin,usingthesameprocessasdescribedinAileronHinging.Usethreehingesforthisprocess.Makesuretoinstallthetailwheelintotherudderaswell,gluingitwith30-minuteepoxy.
3.Installthetailwheelusingthewheelcollarandsetscrew.Usea1.5mmhexwrenchtotightenthesetscrew.
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Rudder and Elevator ServosRequired Parts
•Fuselage•Longservoarm(2) •Servo(2)•Clevis(2) •Clevisretainer(2)•Nyloncontrolhorn(2) •3mmx30mmmachinescrew(2)•Controlhornstandoff(2) •Controlhornwasher(2)•4-inch(102mm)pushrodwire•5
1/2-inch(140mm)pushrodwire•12-inch(305mm)servoextension(2)•Pushrodwireconnector(2)
Required Tools and Adhesives•Phillipsscrewdriver(small) •Hobbyknife•30-minuteepoxy •Threadlock•Stringordentalfloss
1.Securea12-inch(305mm)servoextensiontotheservo.Mounttheelevatorservousingthehardwareprovidedwiththeservo.
Note: Use string or dental floss to secure the servo lead to the servo extension so they don't become unplugged during flight.
2.Attachthecontrolhorninpositionontherudderandelevatorusingthesametechniqueastheaileroncontrolhorns.
Note: Use threadlock on the control horn screw to prevent it from vibrating loose.
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4.Assembletheelevatorlinkageusingthe4-inch(102mm)pushrodwire.Attachthelinkagetoalongservoarmwithapushrodconnector.
5.RepeatSteps1through4fortherudderservoandlinkageusingthe5
1/2-inch(140mm)pushrodwire.
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6.Plugtheelevatorservo,rudderservoandESCintothereceiver.Mountthereceivertotheinsideofthefuselageusinghookandloopmaterial.Routetheantennawirethroughthebottomofthefuselagetotherear,orasdirectedbyyourradioinstructionmanual.
Note: Do not cut or change the length of the antenna wire, as this will reduce the range of your radio system.
Control Throws
1.Turnonthetransmitterandreceiverofyouraircraft.Checkthemovementoftherudderusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,theruddershouldalsomoveright.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.
2.Checkthemovementoftheaileronsusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,therightaileronwillmoveupandtheleftaileronwillmovedown.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.
3.Checkthemovementoftheelevatorwiththeradiosystem.Movingtheelevatorstickdownwillmaketheairplaneelevatormoveup.
4.Useathrowgaugetoadjustthethrowoftheelevator,aileronsandrudder.Adjustthepositionofthepushrodatthecontrolhorn,orthetravel/endpointadjustmentsofyourcomputertransmitter,toachievethefollowingmeasurementswhenmovingthestickstotheirendpoints.
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The control throw measurements are taken at the widest point on the surface.
Low Rate High RateAilerons:
Up 1-inch(25mm) 3-inch(76mm)Down 1-inch(25mm) 3-inch(76mm)
Elevator:Up 1-inch(25mm) 3
1/2-inch(90mm)Down 1-inch(25mm) 3
1/2-inch(90mm)Rudder:
Right 2-inch(51mm) 41/2-inch(114mm)
Left 2-inch(51mm) 41/2-inch(114mm)
These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying.
Center of GravityAnimportantpartofpreparingtheaircraftforflightisproperlybalancingthemodel.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
TherecommendedCenterofGravity(CG)locationfortheEratix3D25eis3
1/4inches(83mm)to4inches(102mm)backmeasuredfromthecenteroftheleadingedgeofthewingnexttothefuselage.
Afteryourfirstflights,theCenterofGravitycanbeadjustedforpersonalpreference.
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Range Test Your Radio
1.Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Thisisaccomplishedbyturningonyourtransmitterwiththeantennacollapsed.Turnonthereceiverinyourairplane.Withyourairplaneonthegroundandtheenginerunning,youshouldbeabletowalk30paces(approximately100feet)awayfromyourairplaneandstillhavecompletecontrolofallfunctions.
Ifnot,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.
2.Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.
3.Besurethatyourtransmitterbatteriesarefullycharged,pertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.
PreflightCheck Your Radio
Beforegoingtothefield,besurethatyourbatteriesarefullychargedpertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.Chargeboththetransmitterandreceiverpackforyourairplane.Usetherecommendedchargersuppliedwithyourparticularradiosystem,followingtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeradio.Inmostcases,theradioshouldbechargedthenightbeforegoingoutflying.
Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Seeyourradiomanualfortherecommendedrangeandinstructionsforyourradiosystem.Eachradiomanufacturerspecifiesdifferentproceduresfortheirradiosystems.Next,startthemotor.Withthemodelsecurelyanchored,checktherangeagain.Therangetestshouldnotbesignificantlyaffected.Ifitis,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.
Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop. These include loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.
Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.
Checktheradioinstallationandmakesureallthecontrolsurfacesaremovingcorrectly(i.e.thecorrectdirectionandwiththerecommendedthrows).Testrunthemotorandmakesureittransitionssmoothlyfromofftofullthrottleandback.Alsoensuretheengineisinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,anditwilloperateconsistently.
Checkallthecontrolhorns,servohorns,andclevisestomakesuretheyaresecureandingoodcondition.Replaceanyitemsthatwouldbeconsideredquestionable.Failureofanyofthesecomponentsinflightwouldmeanthelossofyouraircraft.
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Flying Your Eratix 3D 25eFlyingtheEratix3D25eisaboutasfunasitcangetatthefield.Averylightwingloadingandextremecontrolthrowsmakeforsomeexciting3Dflying.VerifythatyourCGisatthecorrectlocationasperthemanualandthatyouhaveyourratessetuptoyourliking.Verifyallcontrolthrowsareinthecorrectdirectionandthemotorspinsinthecorrectdirectionaswell.
Pointthemodelintothewindandaddsomethrottletrimuntilthemotorbeginstoturn.Thiswillbeyourflightidle.Now,applypowerslowly.Youwillfindthemodelwillbecomeairborneveryquicklyandatalowspeed.Thismodelexcelsatflyingslowandeasyaswellasfastandextreme.Trimthemodelforlevelflightathalfthrottle.Onlyusefullthrottleformaneuvering.Itisnotrecommendedtoflythismodelfastoratfullthrottleinlevelflight.Doingthiscanresultintheflightcontrolsflutteringandapotentialcatastrophicfailureoftheairframe.
YouwillfindyoucanadjusttheCGtoyourlikingbymovingthebatterypackforeoraftonthefuselage.Alsokeepthebatteryonthefuselagemountedhigh(atleastatwingcenterlineorabove)tohelpinhoveringmaneuversandharriers.
TolandtheEratix3D25ejustreducethethrottletoidleandfeedinupelevatoruntilthemodelsettlesintoaslightlynosehighattitude.Gentlyflythemodeldowntothelandingspotwithafinalflairattouchdown.Youwillfindthemodelwillhaveaveryshortrollout.WehopeyouenjoytheEratix3D25easmuchaswedo.
Happylandings.
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2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
GENERAL1) Iwillnotflymymodelaircraftinsanctionedevents,airshows
ormodelflyingdemonstrationsuntilithasbeenproventobeairworthybyhavingbeenpreviously,successfullyflighttested.
2) Iwillnotflymymodelhigherthanapproximately400feetwithin3milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingtheairportoperator.Iwillgiveright-of-wayandavoidflyingintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.Wherenecessary,anobservershallbeutilizedtosuperviseflyingtoavoidhavingmodelsflyintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.
3) Whereestablished,IwillabidebythesafetyrulesfortheflyingsiteIuse,andIwillnotwillfullyordeliberatelyflymymodelsinacareless,recklessand/ordangerousmanner.
4) Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelis55pounds,exceptmodelsflownunderExperimentalAircraftrules.
5) IwillnotflymymodelunlessitisidentifiedwithmynameandaddressorAMAnumberonorinthemodel.(Thisdoesnotapplytomodelswhilebeingflownindoors.)
6) Iwillnotoperatemodelswithmetal-bladedpropellersorwithgaseousboosts,inwhichgasesotherthanairentertheirinternalcombustionengine(s);norwillIoperatemodelswithextremelyhazardousfuelssuchasthosecontainingtetranitromethaneorhydrazine.
RADIO CONTROL1) Iwillhavecompletedasuccessfulradioequipmentgroundrange
checkbeforethefirstflightofaneworrepairedmodel.2) IwillnotflymymodelaircraftinthepresenceofspectatorsuntilI
becomeaqualifiedflier,unlessassistedbyanexperiencedhelper.3) Atallflyingsitesastraightorcurvedline(s)mustbeestablished
infrontofwhichallflyingtakesplacewiththeothersideforspectators.Onlypersonnelinvolvedwithflyingtheaircraftareallowedatorinfrontoftheflightline.Intentionalflyingbehindtheflightlineisprohibited.
4) IwilloperatemymodelusingonlyradiocontrolfrequenciescurrentlyallowedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission.(OnlyproperlylicensedAmateursareauthorizedtooperateequipmentonAmateurBandfrequencies.)
5) Flyingsitesseparatedbythreemilesormoreareconsideredsafefromsite-to-siteinterference,evenwhenbothsitesusethesamefrequencies.Anycircumstancesunderthreemilesseparationrequireafrequencymanagementarrangement,whichmaybeeitheranallocationofspecificfrequenciesforeachsiteortestingtodeterminethatfreedomfrominterferenceexists.AllocationplansorinterferencetestreportsshallbesignedbythepartiesinvolvedandprovidedtoAMAHeadquarters.
Documentsofagreementandreportsmayexistbetween(1)twoormoreAMACharteredClubs,(2)AMAclubsandindividualAMAmembersnotassociatedwithAMAClubs,or(3)twoormoreindividualAMAmembers.
6) ForCombat,distancebetweencombatengagementlineandspectatorlinewillbe500feetpercubicinchofenginedisplacement.(Example:.40engine=200feet.);electricmotorswillbebasedonequivalentcombustionenginesize.AdditionalsafetyrequirementswillbepertheRCCombatsectionofthecurrentCompetitionRegulations.
7) Atairshowsormodelflyingdemonstrations,asinglestraightlinemustbeestablished,onesideofwhichisforflying,withtheothersideforspectators.
8) WiththeexceptionofeventsflownunderAMACompetitionrules,afterlaunch,exceptforpilotsorhelpersbeingused,nopoweredmodelmaybeflowncloserthan25feettoanyperson.
9) Undernocircumstancesmayapilotorotherpersontouchapoweredmodelinflight.
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