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Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Reduced fl ight time

Flight battery charge is low

Completely recharge fl ight battery

Flight battery damaged

Replace fl ight battery and follow fl ight battery instructions

Flight conditions may be too cold

Make sure battery is warm before use

Spoilers not fully retracted

Center throttle trim and adjust clevises on spoiler servo so spoiler fully 
retracts

Aircraft will not Bind 
(during binding) to 
transmitter

Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, 
disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, 
wireless source or another transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt 
binding again

The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port 

Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the transmitter

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

Replace/recharge batteries

Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind 
process

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process. Hold transmitter bind 
button or switch until receiver is bound

Aircraft will not con-
nect (after binding) 
to transmitter

Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process

Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and 
reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, 
wireless source or another transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt 
connecting again

Bind plug left installed in bind port

Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before 
cycling power

Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch

TM

 

radios only)

Select correct model memory on transmitter

Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

Replace/recharge batteries

Transmitter may have been bound using different DSM 
protocol

Bind aircraft to transmitter

Control surface does 
not move

Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage

Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls

Wire damaged or connections loose

Do a check of wires and connections, connect or replace as needed

Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model 
was selected

Re-bind or select correct model in transmitter

Flight battery charge is low

Fully recharge fl ight battery

Regulator damaged

Replace regulator

Controls reversed

Transmitter settings are reversed

Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on 
transmitter appropriately

Troubleshooting Guide

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Summary of Contents for Ka-8

Page 1: ...Ka 8 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...

Page 2: ...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 equ...

Page 3: ...ion 5 Voltage Regulator and Receiver Arming 6 Wing Assembly and Installation 7 Horizontal Tail Installation 8 Clevis Installation 8 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings 8 Decal Installation 9 Pre ight...

Page 4: ...make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 2 Insert the charger into the appropriate power supply 12V accessory outlet 3 Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the charger...

Page 5: ...and clips 11 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done If you encounter problems follow the binding instructions and refer to the...

Page 6: ...6V Flashing Recommend charging before ying Battery is between 6 6 and 7 6V No LED connected battery DO NOT FLY BEFORE CHARGING Battery is below 6 6V Monitor your aircraft battery s voltage before and...

Page 7: ...er 3 Connect the aileron servos to the aileron Y harness The left and right servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness Insert the spoiler connector in the throttle port of the receiver Ti...

Page 8: ...ge to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired h...

Page 9: ...ption A N15343 represents an aircraft registered in the U S while Option B D54332 represents an aircraft registered in Germany Application 1 Ensure the fuselage is clean 2 Lift a decal from a sheet an...

Page 10: ...its link to the transmitter the failsafe will drive the servos to these settings made at binding Control Direction Test Transmitter Command Aircraft Reaction E l e v a t o r Up Elevator Command Down...

Page 11: ...t stretched slowly walk away from the stake stretching the rubber 4 Walk approximately 120 150 ft 36 46 m and attach the string loop to the Hi Start hook on the bottom of your airplane Keep a rm grasp...

Page 12: ...towplane 7 Slowly apply elevator to lift the towplane off of the ground Be sure to keep the towplane under the sailplane until you have reached your release altitude Tips for Towing Continually commun...

Page 13: ...nt side of the hill The backside of the hill has dangerous turbulence and will cause a crash with most sailplanes Flying on the backside of the hill is possible with DS dynamic soaring gliders but thi...

Page 14: ...nsert the connector in an open channel of the receiver GEAR is recommended for most transmitters When needed disassemble in reverse order Tow Line Connection 1 Pull back the lever F on the side of the...

Page 15: ...tandards B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid ying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others 2 A successful radio...

Page 16: ...after binding to transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or tra...

Page 17: ...nce For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact...

Page 18: ...conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycli...

Page 19: ...Prise EC2 c t contr leur 2 EC2 Connettore apparecchiatura batteria HBZ1004 1 5A AC Power Supply US Only 1 5A AC Power Supply US Only Alimentation secteur 1 5A USA uniquement 1 5A AC Alimentatore solo...

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