Kavan SAVAGE mini, Instruction Manual

SAVAGE mini

Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION 

BEFORE YOU START

1. If you are not an experienced R/C pilot, plan to have a fully competent 

pilot check your completed model and help you with your first flights. 

Even though we have tried to provide you with a thorough instruction 

manual, R/C models are rather complicated and an experienced modeller 

can quickly check over your model to make sure your first flights are su-

ccessful.

2. Please assemble your model exactly according to these instructions. Do 

not attempt to modify or change your model in any way as doing so may 

adversely change its flying characteristics.

3. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit to make sure 

that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to become fa-

miliar with each component of your plane. If you find that any of the parts 

are either missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately 

for replacement.

Note: 

Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if construction has begun.

4. Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure you are using the 

correct part and that it fits well before assembling. No amount of glue can 

make up for a poor fitting part.

5. The manual contains drawing showing the default position of the Centre 

of Gravity (CG) and recommended control surface throws. Please note it is 

essential to keep the recommended CG position for the first flight other-

wise the model could be unstable, hard to control or even unable to fly 

at all! Later you can fine tune the CG position to suit your flying style and 

skills.

SPECIFICATION

Wingspan

1000 mm

Length

1020 mm

All-up Weight

ca 500g

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

•  An R/C aeroplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm 

and damage to property. Fly only on a safe place following all instructions 

and recommendations in this manual. Beware of the propeller! Keep loo-

se items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the spinning 

propeller, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and 

screwdrivers. Ensure that yours and other people’s hands, and face are kept 

away from the rotating propeller.

•  As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a 

manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to 

the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio 

signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your cont-

rol. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable 

to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this 

margin will help to avoid collisions or injury. 

•  Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

•  Always operate your model in an open area away from power lines, cars, 

traffic, or people. Avoid operating your model in populated areas where 

injury or damage can occur.

•  Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional supp-

ort equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) which you use.

•  Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of 

children.

•  Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equip-

ment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.

•  The model is mostly made of plastic - it is not fireproof. It may not be expo-

sed to higher temperatures otherwise severe distortion of the foam airfra-

me or other damage may occur.

YOU WILL ALSO NEED

•  At least four channel RC set, a power unit with 3S LiPo flight pack and 

servos - refer to “RECOMMENDED POWER SYSTEMS AND SERVOS”.

•  Regular modeller‘s tools: 

modeller‘s knife, screwdrivers, pliers, electric 

drill with drill bits (3.0 mm), No. 180-360 sandpaper, etc.

•  Glue:

 medium and thin CA glue, accelerator for CA glue, hot melt glue.

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Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE 

Mini model! You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from 

virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty 

brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mas-

tered flying a “full house” trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle con-

trol - will enjoy this bad boy!

RECOMMENDED POWER SYSTEMS AND SERVOS

•  Sunday 3D: 

For 3D aerobatic beginners and Sunday flyers.

•  3D: 

For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.

Note:

 20-30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using analog 

servos; however, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should 

go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.

Sunday 3D

3D

Motor

KAVAN C2830-1300

KAVAN PRO 2830-1300

Propeller

APC 9x4.7“SF

APC 10x4.7“SF

ESC

KAVAN R-30B

KAVAN PRO-30SB

Battery

KAVAN LiPo 11.1V 1300mAh 

40/80C

KAVAN LiPo 11.1V 1300mAh 

40/80C

Servos

KAVAN GO-13MG, Hitec HS-

-65MG, HS-70MG

KAVAN GO-1013MG, Hitec 

HS-5065MG, HS-5070MH