Nine Eagles SKY EAGLE, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...SKY EAGLE RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2009FTR Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...hese are the following transmitters Skysport T4YF 2 4 GHz FHSS M2 1 F4074 Skysport T4YF 2 4 GHz FHSS M1 1 F4074M1 T6J R2006GS 2 4 GHz FHSS No F4100 T 8J R2008SB 2 4 GHz FHSS S FHSS No F4108 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M2 No F8073 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M1 No F8073M1 Binding the model to a FUTABA transmitter This works in the same manner as described for the transmitter supplied in the s...

Page 3: ...around the vertical yaw axis causing the aeroplane to fly to the right or left Up elevator down elevator This controls the model s flight attitude around the lateral pitch axis Stick forward the model descends stick back the model climbs Ailerons This controls the model s flight attitude around the longitudinal roll axis Stick right right wing down stick left left wing down Mode 1 Function assignm...

Page 4: ...ts Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may become hot when operating It is essential to avoid touching such parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from mo ving or rotating parts Observe the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer Ov...

Page 5: ... side of the aerial angled towards the model Insurance Ground based models are usually covered by standard personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where neces sary Liability Exclusion robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that yo...

Page 6: ...looking forward Specification Wingspan 500 mm Overall length 400 mm Height 131 mm All up weight approx 70 g Motor N50 Power supply LiPo battery 7 4 V 180 mAh Set contents 1 x SKY EAGLE RTF FTR 2 4 GHz 1 x 2 4 GHz S FHSS LCD transmitter 1 x Lithium Ion Polymer battery 7 4 V 180 mAh 4 x AA size dry cells 1 x Replacement propeller 1 x Mains PSU for battery charger 1 x Charger for Lithium Ion Polymer ...

Page 7: ...et it at right angles to the fuselage centreline This is accomplished by sliding the wing leading edge into the locating recess and securing the wing at the trailing edge with the retaining screw Figs 1 2 Fig 1 Fig 2 Engage the propeller in the driver disc on the motor shaft Fig 3 Fig 3 Note The driver disc on the output shaft is designed to allow the propeller to come adrift from the shaft immedi...

Page 8: ...ry with reversed polarity Do not subject the battery to pressure or shock loads and never distort or throw the pack Never solder directly to the battery Do not modify or open the battery Batteries must only be charged with a suitable charger never connect the battery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do not use...

Page 9: ...status indicator Elevator Trim display Status indicator Transmitter battery Throttle status indicator Rudder trim display Rudder and Elevator control Speed control Elevator trim Throttle trim Throttle status indicator Status indicator Transmitter battery Dual Rate status indicator Elevator trim Screen Speed Trim display Rudder trim display Rudder trim Throttle trim Rudder trim On Off switch On Off...

Page 10: ...ad the information regarding dry cells on page 4 Reduced control function The full black disc on the Dual Rate status indicator disc is reduced to half Enlarged control function Press the right hand stick in again The full black disc on the screen now reappears Mode 2 Converting the transmitter from Mode 2 throttle left to Mode 1 throttle right The transmitter is supplied set to Mode 2 as standard...

Page 11: ...touching the throttle stick or does not respond to stick movements cor rect this with the throttle trim Rudder trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when launched adjust the rudder trim buttons until the model maintains a constant heading Elevator trim If the model raises or lowers its nose when launched adjust the elevator trim until it maintains a stable attitude ...

Page 12: ...touching the throttle stick or does not respond to stick movements cor rect this with the throttle trim Rudder trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when launched adjust the rudder trim buttons until the model maintains a constant heading Elevator trim If the model raises or lowers its nose when launched adjust the elevator trim until it maintains a stable attitude ...

Page 13: ... a component The correct pre flight procedure Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Checking the working systems Before the first flight it is important to set all the trims ex cept for the throttle trim to centre The throttle stick must be in the fully back position towards you If the propeller turns adjust the throttle trim until it comes to a halt The correct post flight procedure Open the canopy and remove ...

Page 14: ...Climb High RPM launch Left turn Descent High RPM launch Left turn Descent Controlling the model in Mode 1 Motor off landing Right turn Climb Controlling the model in Mode 2 Operating instructions SKY EAGLE RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2009FTR ...

Page 15: ...tly at first to learn how the model responds to flight commands Landing Slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down Never reduce the throttle setting abruptly After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver and only then switch the transmitter off Caution Stopping obstructing the motor when it is turning can cause serious damage to th...

Page 16: ... Fig 2 Ensure that the distance between the transmitter and the model is not greater than 25 cm 2 The green monitor LED on the receiver circuit board glows constantly Locate the Bind button on the receiver Fig 3 and hold it pressed in for about three seconds then release the Bind button The model is now bound This procedure may take several seconds Do not move the model or the transmitter sticks d...

Page 17: ...00908 Screw set NE200909 LiPo battery 7 4 V 180 mAh NE200910 Wing NE200911 Tail set NE200912 Fuselage NE200708 Receiver NE200812 Battery charger and mains PSU When replacing components it is very important to use the correct type of cross point screwdri ver and to tighten the screws with great care Do not use thread lock fluid NE200911 NE200903 NE200906 NE200909 Replacement parts list SKY EAGLE RT...

Page 18: ...18 Notes Operating instructions SKY EAGLE RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2009FTR ...

Page 19: ...efuse To protect the environment always return exhausted or defective cells to your local recy cling centre These include retail sales outlets for batteries and communal toxic waste disposal centres Cover any bare wires with insulating tape in order to avoid short circuits robbe Modellsport GmbH Co KG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regu...

Page 20: ... with personal liability robbe Modellsport Beteiligungs GmbH Gießen HRB 5793 Managing Director E Dörr Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2012 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG 20 Operating instructions SKY EAGLE RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No NE2009FTR ...