R/Evolution ASCENT SPX Manuel utilisateur
Instruction Manual • Manuel d’utilisation
Model: RVOF1200
Ascent SPx RTF
ASCENT™SPX
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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could
result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product
in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious
injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14
years. This is not a toy.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model to avoid collisions or injury.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject
to interference from many sources outside your
control. Interference can cause momentary loss
of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away
from full-size vehicles, trafc and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional support
equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and
anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment
not specically designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your
mouth as it could cause serious injury or even
death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep the transmitter powered on while
aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before
ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential
harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of supercial injury.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the
support tab for this product.
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Ascent SPxTransmitter 850 mAh 7.4V
Li-Ion Battery USB ChargerAA Alkaline
Batteries (4)
To register your product online,
go to www.horizonhobby.com
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
300 feet
(91 m)
Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
600mm
739mm
225 g
• Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to y your aircraft.
• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than
light winds.
• For indoor ight, y the aircraft inside in a
large gymnasium
• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.
Do not exceed the 300 foot (91 m) radio
range. If the connection is lost, the motors
will power off and the aircraft will descend.
Leave your transmitter powered on and move
closer to your aircraft to regain control.
• Always avoid ying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings.
• Always avoid ying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards or soccer elds.
1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Charge ight battery.
3. Install ight battery in aircraft.
4. Perform Control Test.
5. Plan ight for ying eld conditions.
6. Set a ight timer for 10 minutes.
7. Have fun!
Specifications Preflight Checklist
Included in the Box
Flying Tips
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Transmitter
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C
B
L
J
K
I
H
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G
D
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A: Throttle
B: Throttle Trim
C: Rudder Trim
D: Handle
E: Antenna
F: Speaker
G: Dual Rate Switch
H: LED
I: Elevator/Rudder
J: Aileron Trim*
K: Elevator Trim
L: Power Switch
Remove the battery cover, install the four included
AA batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the
battery cover.
Low Battery Alarm
When the transmitter battery voltage drops too low,
an alarm sounds and the LED ashes. The batteries
must be replaced immediately. If this happens while
ying, land your aircraft as soon and as safely as
possible.
Transmitter Batteries Installation
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries,
charge only rechargeable batteries.
Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause
the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to
persons and/or damage to property.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is
replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to national regulations.
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Always charge the aircraft battery before ying.
CAUTION: Do not store the Li-Ion battery in
the charger. Doing so could over-discharge the
Li-Ion battery.
1. Connect the Li-Ion battery to the included USB
charger.
2. Connect the USB charger to a phone USB charge
adapter (not included) or into any powered USB
port.
3. The LED on the charger will glow solid red while
charging and will turn off when charging is
complete.
CHARGING (Solid Red).........................
MAX CHARGE (off).............................
45
MIN.
The USB charger has been designed to safely
charge the included Li-Ion battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly. Mishandling of Lithium batteries
can result in a re, personal injury and/or property
damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES
UNATTENDED
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Ion
battery, you assume all risks associated with
lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery
that is ballooning or swelling can result in re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a
dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery
in a temperature range of 40–120° F. Do not store
the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If
stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or
even catch re.
• Always charge batteries away from ammable
materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and
let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the
battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
TO CHARGE Li-Ion BATTERIES. Failure to charge
the battery with a compatible charger may cause
a re resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Never discharge Li-Ion cells to below 3V under
load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop
strips.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended
levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold
places (recommended between 40–120° F or
5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
Charging Warnings
Charging the Flight Battery
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Installing the Flight Battery
Wing Installation
1. Make sure the throttle is in the off position (0%)
and then turn on the transmitter.
2. Remove the canopy from the aircraft.
3. Plug in the ight battery.
4. Install the ight battery into the aircraft as shown
and close the canopy.
1. Carefully slide the wing into the fuselage as
shown.
2. Continue sliding until the wing locks into place.
3. The wing can be removed for storage by simply
pulling it back out.
Tip: Firmly grasp the wing at the root (close to
the center) and not out at the tips.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect the ight
battery from the aircraft when not ying 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 re
when batteries are charged.
CAUTION: Keep away from the propellers.
Arming the Aircraft
1. Move the throttle stick from power off (0%) to full
throttle (100%) and back to power off.
2. The red LED will change from ashing to solid
when arming is complete.
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Control Test
1. Turn the aircraft and transmitter on.
2. Arm the aircraft.
3. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the
aircraft responds as shown.
4. Note the corresponding ight direction to control
surface movement.
5. If surfaces do not move as expected, DO NOT y.
See the troubleshooting section in the back of
this manual.
Transmitter Control Surface Flight Direction
Turn left
Rudder left
Rudder Right
Elevator Down
Elevator Up
Turn Right
Nose Down
Nose Up
Binding
If your aircraft does not respond to the transmitter when the batteries in the aircraft and transmitter are fully
charged, bind your aircraft and transmitter by using the instructions below.
1. Turn off the aircraft by rst disconnecting the ight battery from the aircraft and then powering off the
transmitter.
2. Make sure your transmitter’s controls are neutral, and the throttle is in the off position (0%).
3. Power on the transmitter. The red LED will start ashing indicating the transmitter is in Bind mode.
4. Connect the ight battery to the aircraft.
5. Hold the transmitter more than 24 inches (60 cm) away from the aircraft. Keep away from large metal
objects, wireless sources and other transmitters.
6. Move the throttle stick from power off (0%) to full throttle (100%) and back to power off. The red LED will
change from ashing to solid when the Bind is complete.
7. Once the Bind is complete you will have control of the aircraft.
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After assembly, conrm that the control surfaces
are centered. If the control surfaces are not
centered, mechanically center the control surfaces
by adjusting the linkages.
If adjustment is required, turn the clevis on the
linkage to change the length of the linkage between
the servo arm and the control horn.
1. Slide the rubber tube from the clevis.
2. Carefully spread the clevis apart to remove it
from the control horn.
3. Turn the clevis clockwise or counter clockwise to
lengthen or shorten the linkage.
4. Carefully spread the clevis apart and insert the
pin in the correct hole in the control horn. See
Control Horn Settings below.
5. Slide the rubber tube back on the clevis to lock
it closed.
Dual Rates
Dual rates allow for a quick, on the y adjustment to
the aircrafts responsiveness to control inputs.
Low rates = less response and high rates = more.
Tip: The Dual Rate switch supports high and low
rate functions for both elevator and rudder control
surfaces.
Tip: For the rst ight, y the model in low rate.
Control Centering
*Used with optional aileron wing set.
Control Horn Settings
The table to the right shows the factory settings for
the control horns. Fly the aircraft at factory settings.
CAUTION: When these are incorrectly
connected for the pilot’s skill level, unexpected
aircraft response to controls can result. This can
cause damage to the aircraft and personal injury.
Elevator
Aileron*
Rudder
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Taking Off
Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can
concentrate on ying. If you must hand launch the
aircraft alone, hold the model in your dominant hand
and the transmitter in your other hand.
1. Face into the wind and apply full (100%) throttle.
2. Hold the plane horizontal and launch straight and
level into the wind.
3. The aircraft will climb under full throttle (100%).
4. Reduce to 50% throttle once the plane is at a
safe altitude (50-75 feet) to level out.
5. Once at a safe altitude, use the elevator to
control altitude and turn with the rudder.
Throttle stick
Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
Flying
To turn the aircraft, make small controlled movements with the right stick.
For a right hand turn:
1. Move the right stick slowly to the right.
2. Once the turn begins, add in a little throttle to maintain
altitude.
3. Use gentle stick movements to continue the turn to the right.
• If the turn is too wide, add more right stick.
• If the turn is too tight, add less right stick.
4. To stop the turn, gently release the right stick and lower the throttle to maintain level ight.
Tip: Try to nish the turn at the same altitude it was started from.
For a left hand turn, follow steps above, moving the stick to the left.
Turning
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Direction of Drift Button to Correct
In Flight Trim
If the aircraft’s nose drifts left, right, up or down while
the sticks are at neutral (centered) press the trim
buttons as shown in the chart to correct the drift.
If the aircraft nose still drifts after all trim has been
used, land and manually trim the aircraft.
See Control Centering section earlier in this manual.
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Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
Pilot
Landing
1. Fly downwind and reduce the throttle to 25% to begin the descent.
2. Begin turning towards the runway, heading into the wind.
3. Reduce the throttle to 0% and glide onto the runway.
• If you are going to land short of the runway, add a little throttle to extend the glide.
• If you are going too fast to land, go around and try again.
CAUTION: Never catch a ying aircraft in
your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury
and damage to the aircraft.
When you notice any reduction of power or 10
minuets have elapsed, immediately land the aircraft
and recharge the battery.
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