Freewing Super Scorpion User manual
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Introduction
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NOTE:
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1.
This is not a toy! Operators should have some basic experience. Beginners should operate only under the
guidance of a professional instructor.
2.
Before beginning assembly, please read through the instructions and carefully follow them throughout the
build.
3.
Freewing and it's vendors will not be held responsible for any losses due to improper assembly and
operation.
4.
Model airplane operators must be at least 14 years of age.
5.
This airplane is made of EPO foam material, covered with surface spray paint. Don't use chemicals to clean
as it may cause damage.
6.
You should avoid flying in areas such as public places, areas with high voltage power lines, nearby
highways, airports or in other areas where laws and regulations clearly prohibit flight.
7.
Do not fly in bad weather conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, etc...
8.
Lipo batteries should be properly stored in a fire proof container and be kept at a minimum of 2M distance
away from flammable or explosive materials.
9.
Damaged or scrap batteries must be properly discharged before disposal or recycling to avoid spontaneous
combustion and fire.
10.
At the Flying Field, properly dispose of any waste you have created, don't leave or burn your waste..
Ensure that your throttle is in the low position and that your radio is turned on before connecting the Lipo
battery.
11.
Ensure that the throttle is in the lowest position and transmitter is turned on, before connecting a Lipo
Battery to the ESC of the aircraft.
12.
Do not try to catch the airplane while in flight or during landing. Wait for the airplane to come to a
complete stop before handling.
Index
Basic Product Information 2
Package List 2
Wing Assembly and Installation 3
Elevator Assembly 3
Elevator Installation 4
Rudder Assembly 4
Vertical Stabilizer Assembly 4
Nose Cone Installation 5
Pushrod and Servo Information 5
Nose Gear Assembly and Installation 6
Steering Servo Installation 6
Nose Gear Door Installation 7
Main Gear Installation 7
Servo Introduction 8
Battery Installation 8
Power System Assembly and Installation 9
Motor Parameters 9
Center of Gravity 10
Surface Control Direction and Setup 11
Dual Rates 12
Elevator Angle of Attack 12
Trouble Shooting Guide 13
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Different types of kits will come with certain specific parts.
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PNP equipment list
1. Fuselage set (installed, includes the electric parts and connection
lines)
2.Main wing set (installed, includes the electric parts and connection
lines)
3.Rudder (installed, includes the electric parts and connection lines)
4.Drop tank & pylons, nose cone, tail cone.
5.The tubing, plastic part.
6.Rear landing gear, carbon fiber tube
7.Screws
8.Glue
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KIT equipment list
1.Fuselage set
2.Main wing set
3.Rudder
4.Drop tank & pylons, nose cone, tail
cone
5.The tubing, plastic part.
6.Rear landing gear, carbon fiber tube
7.Screws
8.Glue
Wing Assembly and Installation
1.
As shown in the photo, use glue to attach
the "9g servo box (C)" and "control surface
horns (D)" to the main wing.
2.
Put the 9g servo in the "9g servo box
(C)", and press the servo cable into the "main
wing trough (F)".
3.
Place the" servo cover (B)" over the 9g servo
box (C)", and secure it with 2 "screws (A)"
4.
Use" pushrod (E)" to connect the servo.
arm and control surface horn.
5.
Adjust to center the aileron.
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Main Wing Installation
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As shown in the photos above,
remove the wooden piece and apply glue
to the side of the left wing.
2.
lnsert the carbon fiber tube into the left
and right wings, and push them together.
3.
As shown in the photo to the right, use
the 6 screws to secure the main wing to the
fuselage.
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Wing Servo Installation
A- Screws
(PWA1.7x5mm)
B- 9g servo cover
C- 9g servo box
D- Surface control horns
E- Pushrod
F- Trough
1.
2.
3.
As shown in the photo to the right, use glue
to attach the "9g servo box (C)" to the
fuselage and the "elevator control horn (D)
to the elevator.
Place the 9g servo in the "9g servo box (C)".
Place the" servo cover (B)" over the "9g servo
box (C)", and secure it with 2 "screws (A)".
Use "pushrod (E)" to connect the servo arm
to the elevator control horn.
4.
Adjust the clevis to center the Elevator.
08x35Omm
Tube thickness= 1 mm
Elevator Assembly
Installing the Elevator Servo
A-Screws (PWA1.7x5mm)
B - 9g servo cover
C - 9g servo box
D -Surface control horn E - Pushrod
Elevator Installation
A- Metal collar
B- Full elevator rotating shaft
C- Screws (PM2x4mm 2pcs)
Rudder Assembly
Rudder Servo Installation
A- Screw
(PWA1.7x5mm)
B - 9g servo cover
C - 9g servo box
D - Surface control horn
E - Rudder push rod
Vertical Stabilizers Installation
A-Screws (PA3x1Qmm 6pcs)
B -Fixed rudder plastic part (LF)
C -Fixed rudder plastic part (LR)
D -Fixed rudder plastic part (LL)
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1. Put the "Metal collar (A) into the
elevator groove.
2. Slide the elevator onto the "Elevator
rotational shaft (B)".
3. Use the " Screw (C)" to secure the
"Metal collar(A) to the "Elevator
rotational shaft (B)".
1.
Use a radio or a servo tester to center the
servo.
2.
Use the glue to attach the "9g servo box
(C)" and the
"Rudder control horn (D)" to the rudder.
3.
Place the 9g servo into the "9g servo box
(C)".
4.
Place the "9g servo cover over the "9g
servo box and secure it using 2 "Screws
(A).
5.
Use the rudder control rod to connect the
"Surface control horn (D)" and the servo
control arm.
1. As shown in the photo to the right, secure
the vertical stabilizers to the fuselage
using the plastic reinforcement pieces
"(B), (C) and (D)", three screws per side.
Nose Cone Installation
1.As shown in the photo to the right, use
the 2 screws to secure the nose cone.
2.Apply a small amount of glue to attach
the tail cone pieces.
We have installed all the servo boxes at the
factory so that when you remove a servo, it will not
damage the foam surface. If you need to replace a servo,
please purchase a Freewing servo or refer to the following
diagram to choose the correct size servo.
23.8mm
23.8mm
9g servo
17g servo
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1.Start by inserting the "Nose gear attachment pin(F)" into
the "Landing gear Trunion (E)", and snap the "E-clip(B)" to
the "Nose gear Attachment Pin (F)" to secure it
2.Put the "Nose gear steering control ring (D)" in the"Nose
gear steering pushrod (C)", thread a screw to the side of the
"Steering tiller (G)"to secure the "Nose gear steering
pushrod (C) in place.
3.Place the assembled "Steering tiller (G) onto the "Landing
gear attachment pin (F) and secure it with a screw.
4.Next, place the "Nose gear strut (H)" onto the "Nose gear
attachment pin (F)" and secure it using 2 "Grub screws (I)".
5.Put the "Spring (N)" in the "Nose gear strut (H)", then insert
the "Piston/lower strut (R)" into the "Nose gear strut )H)".
Press down on the "Piston/lower strut (R)"and lock it in
place using "Screw (J)" through the "Nose gear strut (H)".
6.Place the "Dampening arm collar (L)"on the "Nose gear
strut (H)" and secure it with "Screw (K)".
7.Use "Pin (P)" and "E clip (M)" to secure the "Wheel strut
(S)" to the "Piston/lower strut (R)", then use the "8 shaped
dampening arm (O)" , "Pin (P)" and "E-clip (M)" to connect
the "Wheel strut (S)"to the "Dampening arm collar (L)".
8.Use "Wheel shaft (U)"and E-clip (B)" to attach the "Wheel
(T)" to the "Wheel strut (S)".
9.Place the "Assembled nose gear set (V)"onto the "Gear
mount hard point (W)"and secure it with 4 "screws (X)".
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Note: When installing, please check the flat position of the part when locking the grub screw
down. The flat position must face the Grub screw in order for it to lock . Ensure this is done
properly, the part may come off if it isn't locked
•I Pushrod diameter : 0 1.2mm
A-
Landing gear electric retract
B-
E-clip (02.0mm pcs)
C-
Nos e gear steering pushrod
D-
Nose gear steering control ring
E-
Landing gear trunion
F-
Attachment Pin
G-
Steering tiller
H-
Nose gear strut
I-
Grub screw (M4*4mm 2pcs)
J-
Screw (PM2*4mm 1 pc)
K-
Screw (PM2*3mm 1 pc)
L-
Dampening arm collar
M-
E-clip (01.5mm 3pcs)
N-
Spring
O-
"8" shaped dampening arm
P-
Pin (2 pcs)
Q-
Pin
R-
Piston/lower strut
S-
Wheel strut
T-
Wheel
U-
Wheel shaft
V-
Assembled nose gear set
W-
Gear mount hard point
X-
Screws (PWA3*12mm 4 pcs)
Accessories List
A- 9g servo
B- Screws (PWA2*8mm 2 pcs)
C- Screw (PM2*4mm)
D- Screw (PM3*6mm)
E- Servo arm
F- Pushrod
G- Nose gear steering control ring
Steering Servo Installation
1. Place the "Servo (A)" onto the wooden deck, use
"Screws (B)" to secure it.
2. Install the "Servo arm (E)"on the "Servo (A)" and use
"Screw (C) to secure it.
3. Snap the clevis of the "Pushrod (F)"to the "Nose gear
steering control ring (G)"and insert the other end
through the eye of the "Servo arm (E)", then center
the nose wheel.
4. Use "Screw (D)" to lock the pushrod to the servo
control arm.
Nose Gear Door Installation
Accessories list
A-Spring
B-Nose cabin door
1.As shown in the photo to the right, snap the "Nose
gear door (B)" to the fuselage.
2.Connect the "Spring (A)".
Main Gear Installation
Accessories list
A-
Electric Retract
B-
Attachment pin
C-
Main gear upper strut
D-
Main gear slant supporting rod
E-
Main gear lower strut
F-
Spring
G-
Wheel shaft
H-
Wheel
I - Pin
J-E-clip
K-
Grub screw (M3x3mm)
L-
Grub screws (M4x3mm 4pcs)
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1. Insert the "Attachment pin(B)"into the Electric
retract(A)"and use 2 "Grub screws(K)" to secure it.
2. Put the "Main gear upper strut(C)"on the
"Attachment pin(B)"and use 2 "Grub screws(L) to
secure it.
3. Put the "Main gear slant supporting rod(D)"on the
end of the "Main gear upper strut(C)"and use 2
"Grub screws (L)" to secure it.
4. Use "Pin(I)" and "E-clip(J)"to connect the "Main gear
slant supporting rod(D)"to the "Main gear lower
strut(E)"
5. Use 2 "screws(M)"to attach both ends of the
"Spring(F)"to the "Main gear slant supporting
rod(D)"and the "Main gear upper strut(C)".
Insert the "Wheel shaft(G)"into the "Wheel(H)"and
then into the hole in the " Main gear lower strut(E)"then
use "grub screw(K)" to secure the "Wheel shaft(G)" to
the Main gear lower strut(E)".
Place the assembled "Main landing gear(Q)"in to the
landing gear hard point and use 4 "Screws(N)" to
secure it to the main wing.
Feed the wires through the wire trough.
Use 1 "Screw(O)"to mount the landing gear door to the
"Main gear slant supporting rod(D)".
Use glue to attach the "Landing gear decal(R)"to the
main wing as shown.
6.
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8.
9.
10.
Servo Introduction
A servo or reversed servo is defined as follows:
When the servo input signal changes from 1000ųs to
2000ųs,
if the servo arm rotates clockwise, it's a positive servo.
If it rotates counter clockwise, it's a reversed servo.
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If you decide to purchase another brand of servo,
please refer to the following list to ensure that it is
correct size .
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attery Installation
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Push back the lever to release the Battery
Hatch cover. Place the battery on the deck
and secure it with the Velcro strap.
Power up the radio, check to ensure that
the throttle is in the lowest position.
Engage the kill switch if one is assigned.
Super Scorpion
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Use a one to three-wire harness to connect to the No.1 No.8 No.9 servos.
2.
Use Y-wire harness to connect to the No.2 No.3 servos.
3.
Use Y-wire harness to connect to the No.4 No.5 servos.
4.
Use Y-wire harness to connect to the No.6 No.7 servos.
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Our standard battery is,
The recommended battery capacity and discharge rate
advised is :
6S 22.2V 3700mAh ~ 6S 22.2V 5000mAh
Discharge rate of C
30C
Different weight battery may affect its CG, please
the correct range of CG indication.
Ensure that the receiver is bound to the radio!
Follow the instructions in your radio manual.
Power System
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lnstall the "motor (D)" inside the "ducted fan housing (C)".
2.
Secure the motor with 4 "cup head screws (B)".
3.
Put the "rotor (E)" on the motor shaft.
( During this process, please note the hardware platform of rotor should be alignment with the motor shaft platform)
4.
Use "spinner (F)" to cover the rotor, and secure the "spinner (F)" with
a "cup-head-screw (G)".
5.
Install the "tail air-deflector (A)" to the "bottom of the ducted fan housing (C)", and use "Grub screws (H)" to secure.
Note: When the battery and ESC are
connected, do not touch them to avoid
accidental serious injury. Use a safety
test stand while testing. Do not place your
hands near the unit!
Motor Parameters
MOJ35301
For 6S Battery
Upgrade
Version
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he correct Center of Gravity is directly related to the success of the initial flights.
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diagram to ensure you have the proper CG.
O
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your individual taste.
You can adjust the CG by moving the battery either forward or back. If
you find that moving the battery is insufficient, you can use some other
suitable material such as a sticky back weight strip to counter weight.
160-170mm
(6.29 ~ 6.69 in)
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Center of Gravity
Control surface direction and set up EN
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Stick Left
Elevator
Stick
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Rudders
Stick Left
Optional Flaps
Flaps Down
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Dual Rates EN
According to our test results, the following rates proved to be a good starting point.
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initial flights or less experienced pilots.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Aircraft is difficult to control
Airplane flies nose heavy needing back elevator
Airplane constantly climbs or descends, or turns
right or left without control input
Elevator is too sensitive, unstable vertically
Airplane does not taxi straight
Airplane will not climb
Motor vibrates excessively
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At high speed the motor will vibrate slightly
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anding then, check and select a more powerful ESC
A) Adjust the servo reversing function in the radio
Li-po battery is slightly warm after flight
Control surface moves in the wrong direction
Airplane has weak thrust, no power
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