PREMIER AIRCRAFT QQ EXTRA 300G2, Instruction Manual

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Page 3: ... YOUR AIRCRAFT PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES FEATURE CHANGES MANUAL ADDENDUMS AND FIRMWARE CHANGES FOR BOTH YOUR AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTALLED ELECTRONICS wiki flexinnovations com wiki QQExtra300G2 wiki flexinnovations com wiki Aura ...

Page 4: ...h Precision Potenza DS 15 servos Light wing loading for easy handling 3 6 minute flight times depending on battery choice and throttle management Designed around the popular 3S 2200mAh battery Light Weight EPO foam that is durable and easy to repair Night version now includes LEDs in the fuselage Introduction Box Contents Specifications Replacement Parts Optional Accessories Completion Items Batte...

Page 5: ...LETE Spektrum DSMX Remote Receiver s Spektrum SRXL Futaba S Bus Hitec S Bus Graupner SumD JR XBus Mode B Jeti UDI 12 6 Channel Receiver any brand REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 FPM307001 FPM378001 FPM307002 FPM378002 FPM307003 FPM307004 FPM307005 FPM307006 FPM307007 FPM37708 FPM37709 FPM307010 FPMA0003 FPMP11545E FPZM1010C FPZM1010A1 FPZM1010A2 FPZM1010A3 FPZA1016 ZTW50ABEC FPZAURA08ZZE300G2 FPZAU02 Fuselage...

Page 6: ... 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 3 This model must be assembled according to these instructions Do not alter or modify the model outside of these instructions provided by Flex Innovations Inc as doing so may render it unsafe and or unflyable It is your responsibility to ensur...

Page 7: ...ate over the landing gear and into the slot in the fuselage and secure it with the 4 M3x10 Phillips Head self tapping screws 5 TECH TIP For added support and longevity in the event of hard landings you can apply some clear silicone into the landing gear slot prior to inserting the landing gear into the fuselage Once the landing gear has been inserted into the fuselage apply more silicone before se...

Page 8: ...5mm Hex Driver 2 Wheel Collars 1 2 3 Invert the airplane and locate the two wheel pant retaining screws and remove them Slide the wheel pant and wheel off the axle Remove the wheel from the wheel pant and reinstall on the axle Slide the wheel collar onto the axle with the shoulder offset towards the wheel Apply blue thread lock on the setscrew and tighten For pilots that want the lightest possible...

Page 9: ...eceivers via PWM servo connections The Aura 8 advanced flight control system in your QQ Extra 300G2 has been pre tuned for ease of use eliminating many hours of tedious setup For the latest Aura features programs transmitter downloads and instructions please visit wiki flexinnovations com wiki Aura The Aura is programmable through any Windows based PC or tablet All dual rate expo travel and assign...

Page 10: ...RATION GUIDE End Points Travel Adjust or ATV Ail Ele Rud Thro Gear Aux1 125 100 Sub Trim Verify at zero NOT ALLOWED Trim Levers Verify at zero CH 5 Gear Assigned to a 3 position switch Reversing None Required2 Timer4 Wing Tail Type Normal 1 Ail 1 Ele 1 Rud CH 6 Aux1 Assigned to a 2 pos switch for LEDs 3 Spektrum Futaba Graupner JR DMSS1 Ail Ele Rud Thro Gear Aux1 Verify at zero NOT ALLOWED Verify ...

Page 11: ...ey may become entangled WARNING Always connect the battery when the throttle stick and throttle trim is in the idle cut off position CAUTION CONNECTING A BATTERY TO THE LED CONTROLLER NIGHT VERSION ONLY The LEDs on your QQ Extra 300G2 are switchable via the transmitter and are designed to be powered by 12 volts 3S Li Po through the 6S JST XH balance tab on the LED controller By default the LED con...

Page 12: ...ra Once found you will see a solid orange power and calibrated sensor and solid green valid receiver data LED on the Aura indicating the Aura is in its flight ready state Mount your receivers using double sided foam tape or hook and loop tape Consult your receiver manual for proper mounting orientations and procedures Aura will auto detect these modern digital receiver connections Spektrum Remote ...

Page 13: ...With the transmitter powered power up the aircraft Aura will search sweeping LEDs and lock onto the signal You will then see solid orange power and calibrated sensor plus solid green valid radio source and have control of the model All Other Digital Receiver Connections 1 2 3 4 Note If you are using Futaba S Bus be sure to use the proper S Bus port in your receiver DO NOT use the S Bus 2 port as i...

Page 14: ...f neutral and higher pulse widths to the other side of neutral Different from serial data connections S Bus SRXL etc this is how traditional receivers work In order to utilize this type of receiver connection with your QQ Extra 300G2 male to male servo leads to connect the corresponding receiver ports to Aura are required A minimum 5 channel receiver is required to set up Aura with PWM servo conne...

Page 15: ...the belly of the airplane and that the elevator joiner tabs are properly indexed Do not force the stabilizer into place Apply four 4 pieces of clear tape to the joint between the stabilizer and the plastic mounts Be sure to apply tape to both the top and bottom of each stabilizer Attach the clevis to the elevator control horn in the proper hole per the diagram below Slide the clear tubing over the...

Page 16: ...into place Slide the other wing panel on the wing tube and guide the servo wire into the fuselage Seat the wing to the fuselage completely but do not force it into place Plug the left aileron servo wire into the S2 port of the Aura and the right aileron servo wire into the S3 port of Aura Connect the LED wires directly to the LED controller 14 Occasionally there may be some flashing left inside th...

Page 17: ...e SFG One should be placed above the wing and the other should be placed below the wing NOTE The plastic skid on the SFG should be oriented toward the ground with the aircraft upright Liberally apply medium CA to the airfoil shaped mounting tab on the inside of the SFG Insert the SFG into the molded cavity in the wingtip and press tightly NOTE The plastic skid on the SFG should be oriented toward ...

Page 18: ... install the hatch and confirm the latch has positively engaged CAUTION Always keep limbs clear from the propeller when the battery is connected After the ESC arms the propeller will rotate when the throttle is moved Unlike an internal combustion engine electric motors apply more voltage to counteract resistance therefore any object that is entangled in the propeller will be severly damaged before...

Page 19: ...er to the chart below to determine the proper control surface directions If controls are reversed DO NOT REVERSE CONTROLS IN THE TRANSMITTER OR THE AURA CONFIG TOOL Email us at support flexinnovations com for corrective action Note that BOTH the Transmitter Control Direction Test AND the Flight Controller Sensor Direction Test MUST BOTH BE PASSED IF ONE DOES NOT PASS DO NOT FLY 17 ...

Page 20: ...Y THE AIRPLANE and contact us by email at support flexinnovations com or by phone at 866 310 3539 The flight control system activates with RF broadcast Perform these tests in Mode 3 higher gain for better visibility and then again in Mode 2 and any other flight modes that have gyro gains assigned By default Mode 1 has no gain assigned Control surface deflections are exaggerated in the drawings bel...

Page 21: ...ace of the propeller and should orient forward Slide the prop washer on the collet with the widest face toward the tail of the airplane and tighten the prop nut Slide the spinner over the prop collet and seat it fully Use the M3x6 screw to secure the spinner to the prop collet 1 Phillips Screwdriver 14mm or Adjustable Wrench NOTICE Because the spinner does not have a backplate spin the motor by ha...

Page 22: ...e the control surface a firm pull away from the wing The control surface should not come unhinged from the wing Be sure to avoid over stressing the part as an aggressive pull may cause the surface to come unhinged even though it is hinged properly If hinging is loose do not fly Apply thin CA to the loose side s of the hinge s to resecure Verify that all hardware and all other aircraft parts are pr...

Page 23: ...he need for mechanical linkage adjustments during test flights Aura will learn the trim values from your transmitter and apply them to the control surfaces at power up when enabling quick trim mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 USE CAUTION WHEN FLYING YOUR QQ EXTRA 300G2 IN FLIGHT MODE 3 AT HIGH AIRSPEEDS DOING SO CAN INDUCE CONTROL SURFACE OSCILLATIONS AND MAY CAUSE A CRASH Landing Be mindful of your flight time a...

Page 24: ...a crash is imminent fully reduce the throttle to prevent further damage to the power system and reduce energy to lessen impact damage Never allow the propeller to contact the ground under power even at a slow idle CRASH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY NOTE Avoid the use of CA accelerant in repairs It can damage paint and will weaken the bond of the glue If CA accelerant is used be mindful of ...

Page 25: ...Phillips screwdriver to remove the cowling screws from the plastic tabs on the side of the fuselage Pull the plastic tabs away from the fuselage and remove the cowling from the fuselage Remove the 4 bolts holding the motor to the firewall using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Disconnect the motor from the ESC To remove the ESC disconnect the ESC from the receiver or the Aura 8 and remove any cable ties h...

Page 26: ... damaged control system components DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR Transmitter model bound incorrectly incorrect active model memory incorrect Aura data input configuration incorrect transmitter settings Consult radio manual for proper binding and model selection instructions Battery voltage too low Use volt meter to check battery Replace or recharge as necessary Battery disconnected from ESC Verify that ba...

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Page 28: ...ully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line At air shows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators Intentional ...

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