Horizon Hobby E-flite UMX Turbo Timber Evolution User manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
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EFLU8950
Created 11/22
UMX Turbo Timber Evolution

2UMX Turbo Timber Evolution BNF Basic
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Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and oth-
ers or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is
controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from
many sources outside your control. Interference can
cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from
full-size vehicles, trafc and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings
for this and 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 equipment not
specically designed and protected for this purpose.
Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as
it could cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter bat-
teries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is
powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and
cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some 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. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do
not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow
all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a
Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to
ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards,
but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM
or Spektrum technology.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon
Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or
resources tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage,
and serious injury OR create a high probability of supercial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a pos-
sibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no
possibility of injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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Included / Recommended Equipment
Motor:
Brushless Outrunner, 2150Kv, 12-Pole
(SPMXAM1208B)
Installed
Servo:
(2) 2.3-Gram Long-Throw Linear Servo (SPMSA200);
(1) 2.9-Gram Long-Throw Linear Servo (SPMSA202)
Installed
Receiver:
Spektrum™AS3X/SAFE Receiver (SPMA3194) Installed
Recommended Battery:
Spektrum 300mAh 3S 11.1V 30C; JST-RCY Li-Po
(SPMX3003SJ30)
Required
Recommended Battery Charger:
S155 (SPMXC2050) WITH IC3 to JST-RCY adapter
(SPMXCA310)
Required
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum™DSM2®/DSMX®
technology with programmable mixing and adjust-
able dual rates
Required
General Binding Tips and Failsafe BNF
• The included receiver has been specically pro-
grammed for operation of this aircraft. Refer to the
receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is
replaced.
• Keep away from large metal objects while binding.
• Do not point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the
receiver while binding.
• The orange LED on the receiver will ash rapidly when
the receiver enters bind mode.
• Once bound, the receiver will retain its bind settings for
that transmitter until you re-bind.
• If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the
failsafe will activate. Failsafe moves the throttle chan-
nel to low throttle. Pitch and roll channels move to
actively stabilize the aircraft in a descending turn.
• If problems occur, refer to the troubleshooting guide
or if needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product
Support ofce.
19.49 in (495mm)
27.48 in (698mm)
Table of Contents
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ..................................................4
Transmitter Setup ............................................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding.....................................4
Smart Technology Telemetry ............................................5
SAFE®Select Technology.................................................5
ESC/Receiver Arming and Battery Installation...................6
Center of Gravity (CG) ......................................................6
Control Direction Test.......................................................7
Control Centering ............................................................7
Optional Float Set Installation...........................................8
Control Horn Settings.......................................................8
Flying Tips and Repairs....................................................9
Hand Launching...............................................................9
Post Flight Checklist ........................................................9
Power Components Service ...........................................10
AS3X®System Trouble Shooting Guide...........................11
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................11–12
Replacement Parts.........................................................13
Recommended Parts......................................................13
Optional Parts and Accessories ......................................13
Important Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Information ........................................................14
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code.......................14
Limited Warranty .....................................................14–15
Contact Information .......................................................15
FCC Information.............................................................16
IC Information................................................................16
Compliance Information for the European Union.............16
Without Battery: 125g (4.4 oz)
With 3S 300mAh Battery: 153g (5.4 oz)

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When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it
will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects the ight
battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC).
Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell, the LVC will
reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate
power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane.
When the motor power decreases, land the aircraft im-
mediately and replace or recharge the ight battery.
Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from
the aircraft after each ight. Charge your Li-Po battery to
about half capacity before storage. Make sure the battery
charge does not fall below 3V per cell. Failure to unplug a
connected battery will result in trickle discharge.
For your rst ights, set your transmitter timer or a stop-
watch to 5 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter
ights once you have own the model.
NOTICE: Repeated ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
In the binding process, the receiver is programmed to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identication) code of a spe-
cic transmitter. You must “bind” your chosen aircraft transmitter using Spektrum DSM2/DSMX technology to the receiver
for proper operation.
Any Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can be bound to a DSM2/DSMX receiver.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding Procedure
1. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding it to a receiver (location of transmitter’s bind function).
2. Make sure the ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.
3. Power off your transmitter.
4. Place the aircraft on a level surface away from wind.
5. Connect the ight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to ash rapidly (typically after 5 seconds).
6. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in low position.
7. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.
8. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will turn solid, indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter.
If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.
For subsequent ights, power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the ight battery.
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always
rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired
failsafe positions.
If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature.
Always engage throttle cut before approaching the aircraft.
Dual Rates
Low rate is recommended for the initial ights.
NOTICE: To ensure AS3X®technology functions prop-
erly, do not lower rate values below 50%.
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Exponential
After your initial ights, you may adjust the exponential
value to better suit your ying style.
Computerized Transmitter Setup
DX series, NX series, iX series
Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO
model (do a model reset), then name the model.
Reversing All Normal
Dual Rates HIGH 100%
LOW 70%
Exponential 10% on aileron, elevator and rudder
Servo Travel 100%
Timer 5 minutes
Set Throttle Cut To -100%
Set FLAP SYSTEM:
SELECT SWITCH
POS 0: -100% FLAP 0% Elevator
POS 1: 0% FLAP 17% Elevator
POS 2: 100% FLAP 30% Elevator
Transmitter Setup
Telemetry Alarms
Smart ESC : 12 Pole
Rx V : Min Rx V 4.2V
Smart ESC : Low Voltage Alarm 3.4V
Smart Battery : Startup Volt Minimum 4.0V

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SAFE®Select Technology
Disabling and Enabling SAFE Select
By default, the SAFE Select function of your UMX aircraft is
enabled and assigned to the Gear channel switch (channel
5). If you do not wish to have access to SAFE Select while
ying, you can choose to disable SAFE Select functionality.
AS3X will still be active when SAFE Select is disabled.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to disable or enable
SAFE Select, ensure the aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle
and gear channels are all on high rate with the travel
set to 100%. Turn throttle hold OFF if it is programmed
in the transmitter.
CAUTION: Keep all body parts clear of the
propeller, and keep the aircraft securely
restrained in case of accidental throttle activation.
1. Power on the transmitter.
2. Power on the aircraft.
3. Hold both transmitter sticks to the inside bottom
corners and toggle the Gear switch 5 times (1 toggle =
full up and down). The control surfaces of the aircraft
will move, indicating SAFE Select has been enabled
or disabled.
Repeat the process again to re-enable or disable SAFE Select.
DXe, and DXS Transmitters
Switch A is the FMODE switch on the these transmitters,
and the switch needs to be toggled between position 0
and 2 when disabling/enabling SAFE Select.
100%
x 5
100%
Mode 1 and 2 Transmitters
The UMX Turbo Timber Evolution has two ight modes
controlled by Channel 5, SAFE and AS3X. Switch A is the
Spektrum default for channel 5. Position 0 is SAFE, Posi-
tion 1 is AS3X only.
When ying in SAFE mode, the aircraft will return to level
ight any time the aileron and elevator controls are at
neutral. Applying aileron or elevator control will cause the
airplane to bank, climb or dive. The amount the stick is
moved will determine the attitude the airplane ies. Hold-
ing full control will push the aircraft to the pre-determined
bank and pitch limits, but it will not go past those angles.
When ying in SAFE mode, it is normal to hold the control
stick deected with moderate aileron input when ying
through a turn. To y smoothly with SAFE, avoid making
frequent control changes and don’t attempt to correct for
minor deviations. Holding deliberate control inputs will
command the aircraft to y at a specic angle, and the
model will make all corrections to maintain that ight
attitude.
Return the elevator and aileron controls to neutral before
switching from SAFE mode to AS3X mode. If you do not
neutralize controls when switching into AS3X mode, the
control inputs used for SAFE mode will be excessive for
AS3X mode and the aircraft will react immediately.
SAFE Select AS3X
Control Input
Control stick is
neutralized Aircraft will self level Aircraft will continue to y at its pres- ent attitude
Holding a small
amount of control
Aircraft will bank or pitch to a moderate angle
and maintain the attitude
Aircraft will continue to pitch or roll
slowly
Holding full control Aircraft will bank or pitch to the predetermined
limits and maintain the attitude
Aircraft will continue to roll or pitch
rapidly
Differences Between SAFE and AS3X Modes
This section is generally accurate but does not take into account ight speed, battery charge status, and other limiting factors.
Smart Technology Telemetry
This aircraft includes Spektrum Smart Technology in the
receiver, which can provide telemetry information like bat-
tery voltage. To take advantage of Smart Technology, you
will need a compatible transmitter. A rmware update for
your transmitter may be required.
To View Smart Telemetry:
1. Begin with the transmitter bound to the receiver
2. Power on the transmitter.
3. Power on the aircraft.
4. The Smart logo appears under the battery logo on the
home page. A signal bar appears in the top left corner
of the screen.
5. Scroll past the servo monitor to view Smart technology
screens.
For more information about compatible transmitters,
rmware updates, and how to use the Smart Technology
on your transmitter, visit www.SpektrumRC.com.

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ESC/Receiver Arming and Battery Installation
The CG location is 28mm +/- 4mm behind the leading
edge of the wing. This CG location has been determined
with the recommended battery. Adjust the battery forward
or aft so the model balances level at the recommended
point.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the
propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the
propeller in response to any throttle movement.
Arming the ESC/receiver also occurs after binding as
previously described, but subsequent connection of a ight
battery requires the following steps.
AS3X
The AS3X®system will not activate until the throttle stick
or trim is increased above 25% for the rst time. Once
active, the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily
on the aircraft. This is normal. AS3X technology will remain
active until the battery is disconnected.
1. Open the battery hatch.
2. Attach the battery to the hook and loop strip so the
battery is centered in the battery cavity.
3. Lower the throttle and power on your transmitter. En-
able throttle cut switch.
4. Connect the battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.
Keep the plane immobile and away from wind for 5
seconds to allow the AS3X system to initialize. A series
of tones and a continuous LED (LED may be difcult
to see as it is located inside of aircraft.) indicates a
successful connection.
A solid blue LED indicates that the aircraft is in SAFE
ight mode and a solid RED LED indicates that the
aircraft is in AS3X ight mode. When the aircraft is in
SAFE the servos will move without increasing throttle
above 25% throttle
2S batteries with a PH plug require an adapter lead.
(SPMXCA327).
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery
from the ESC when not ying to eliminate power
supplied to the motor. The ESC does not have an
arming switch and will respond to any transmitter input
when a signal is present.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery
from the ESC when not ying to avoid
over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a
voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may
become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and
potential re when batteries are charged.
Center of Gravity (CG)
4
1-2-3-4-5 Sec.
1
2
3
4
1-2-3-4-5 Sec.
1
2
3
4
1-2-3-4-5 Sec.
1
2
3
28mm±4mm

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Switch on the transmitter, enable throttle cut and connect
the battery. Use the transmitter to operate the aileron,
elevator and rudder controls. View the aircraft from the
rear when checking the control directions.
Elevators
1. Pull the elevator stick back. The elevator should move
up, which will cause the aircraft to pitch up.
2. Push the elevator stick forward. The elevator should
move down, which will cause the aircraft to pitch
down.
Ailerons
3. Move the aileron stick to the left. The left aileron
should move up and the right aileron down, which will
cause the aircraft to bank left.
4. Move the aileron stick to the right. The right aileron
should move up and the left aileron down, which will
cause the aircraft to bank right.
Rudder
5. Move the rudder stick to the left. The rudder should
move to the left, which will cause the aircraft to yaw
left.
6. Move the rudder stick to the right. The rudder should
move to the right, which will cause the aircraft to yaw
right.
Control Direction Test
Transmitter
Command Control Surface Response
Elevator
AileronRudder
Control Centering
Before the rst ights, or in the event of an accident,
make sure the ight control surfaces are centered.
Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces
are not centered. Use of the transmitter sub-trims may not
correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the
mechanical limits of linear servos.
1. Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when the
transmitter controls and trims are entered. The trans-
mitter sub-trim must always be set to zero.
2. Remove the ball link connector from the control horn.
3. Adjust the plastic ball link by screwing it in or out, then
reassemble it on the control horn.
Centering Controls After First Flights
For best performance with AS3X, it is important that
excessive trim is not used. If the aircraft requires exces-
sive transmitter trim (4 or more clicks of trim per channel),
return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages
mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the ight
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Control Horn Settings
The illustration shows the factory settings for the control
horns. Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making
changes.
After ying, you may choose to adjust the linkage positions
for the desired control response.
CAUTION: When these are incorrectly
connected for the pilot’s skill level, unexpected
aircraft response to controls can result. This can cause
damage to the aircraft and personal injury.
Aileron Elevator Rudder
Optional Float Set Installation
Landing Gear Removal
1. Carefully invert the aircraft.
2. Remove the 4 screws and 2 plates securing the land-
ing gear.
3. Remove the other 4 screws and 2 plates for the rear
oat mount. Save all screws and plates for the oat
installation.
4. Remove the landing gear.
Float Installation
Refer to the instructions included with the oat set
(EFLU1190).
1. Install the spreader wires behind the front and rear
struts.
2. Install the oats as shown, using the included front
oat strut and the rear strut included with the oat set.
3. Install and tighten the 4 plates and 6 screws removed
during Step 3, above.

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Flying Tips and Repairs
WARNING: Always engage throttle cut before
approaching the aircraft.
Range Check the Radio System
Range check the radio system with the aircraft. Refer to
your specic transmitter instruction manual for range test
information.
Flying
We recommend ying your aircraftoutside in no greater
than moderate winds or inside in a large gymnasium. Al-
ways avoid ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings.
You should also be careful to avoid ying in areas where
there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards
or soccer elds. Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to y your aircraft.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the
wind if ying outdoors). Set dual rates to low position and
gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with
the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to
check trim. Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the
ight envelope of the aircraft.
Landing
Always land into the wind. During the are, keep the
wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Slowly
lower the throttle while easing back on the elevator to
bring the aircraft gently down on all three wheels.
NOTICE: Always fully lower the throttle at touch down
when landing the aircraft to prevent damage to the
propeller and motor.
Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest
possible positions during a crash could result in damage to
the ESC in the receiver unit.
Over-Current Protection (OCP)
The aircraft is equipped with over-current protection. OCP
protects the ESC from overheating and stops the motor
when the transmitter throttle is set too high and the pro-
peller cannot turn. OCP will only activate when the throttle
is positioned just above 1/2 throttle. After the ESC stops
the motor, fully lower the throttle to re-arm the ESC.
Repairs
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA glue or clear
tape. Only use foam-compatible CA glue as other types of
glue can damage the foam. When parts are not repairable,
see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
Hand Launching
NOTICE: We recommend hand launching in SAFE Mode,
into the wind at 100% power, in high rates.
When hand launching in SAFE mode, the control unit will
sense the force of the launch and automatically enable
the Hand Launch Assist feature. When this feature is
active, the control unit will add up elevator so the aircraft
climbs at a higher angle for a few seconds. It will return to
standard SAFE mode shortly after launch.
Grip
We recommend holding the aircraft on the bottom of the
fuselage, just behind the wings, as shown.
Follow Through
Use an overhand throw and launch with wings level and
the nose of the model slightly upwards. Follow through
with your hand launch by pointing your ngers at the
airplane after the throw. Avoid an arcing throw which can
pull the nose down at release.
Post Flight Checklist

1. Disconnect the ight battery from the ESC
(Required for safety and battery life).
2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Remove the ight battery from the aircraft.
4. Store the ight battery apart from the
aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

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Power Components Service
Disassembly
CAUTION: DO NOT handle the propeller
while the ight battery is connected to the ESC.
Personal injury could result.
Propeller
1. Gently grasp the spinner (A) taking care not to crush
it, and pull while rocking the spinner back and forth to
break the adhesive.
The propeller and spinner are glued together, glue
residue will need to be cleaned from the spinner or
propeller when these parts are used again.
2. Carefully remove the 2 x 6mm self-tapping screw (B)
using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
3. Carefully remove the propeller (C) from the motor
shaft.
Motor
1. Disconnect the motor wire connector from the ESC/
receiver connector.
2. Remove the M2 x 10 machine screw (D) using a Phil-
lips #1 screwdriver.
3. Remove the motor (E) from the motor mount.
4. Remove 3 M1.5 x 3 machine screws (F) using a Phil-
lips #0 screwdriver.
5. Remove the propeller adapter (G) from the motor. The
motor magnet may attract screws to the motor.
Assembly
Assemble in reverse order.
• Connect the motor wire connector to the ESC/receiver.
• The two dimples in the propeller hub must be facing
forward for correct propeller operation.
• Attach the spinner to the propeller using DLMAD34
Deluxe Materials Foam 2 Foam.
• Ensure the propeller adapter and motor mount are fully
connected to the motor.
• Assemble the fuselage using clear tape.
A
B
C
E
D
G
F