Lander RAFALE-M Quick start guide

RAFALE-M
OPERATIONAL MANUAL

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Please read before operating this system!
W
e would like thank you for purchasing our new product - Rafale-M,
designed for the hobby enthusiast. Base on its full - scale counterpart, this
France’s Jet can finish loops, inverted flight and rolls and other aerobatics
easily. It is also made as a highly maneuverable model for the intermediate
to expert pilot. With the Rafale model which includes EDF set*, speed
controller, electric servo, landing gear with front steering and full scale
functional front wing performance (retractable landing gear is optional
requirement). You will have joyful time in model flying.
Remarks:*
We have two types EDF set for your selection.
1) EDF68-1AP is standard equipment.
2) EDF68-1A is a higher grade EDF set which is an aluminum alloy
material EDF more powerful output, efficient and durability.
3) Please be noticed that all servo have been pre-set the center point before
out of factory. It maybe appeared some difference due to difference band
mark radio control. Kindly make sure to do the adjustment (special to
pre-set the travel of gear servo to 130%) with your own radio
equipment before installation this jet model.
4) From main wing edge to center 115mm is the CG point.
5) Please make sure to use a little piece of attached magic sticker for your
LiPo battery for fixing on the position before on flight.

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Specifications:
Wing Span :
830mm
Length:
1100mm
Height:
385mm
Flying weight
Flying weightFlying weight
Flying weight:
::
: 1400 g up
Servo
ServoServo
Servo:
::
:
9g×5pcs or 8pcs
P
PP
Power system:
ower system:ower system:
ower system:
Brushless electrical ducted fan (3900KV motor) X 2
Thrust:
Thrust:Thrust:
Thrust:
Up to 1350g
Function:
Function:Function:
Function:
Retract landing gear system and full scale functional front wing
performance.
ESC:
ESC:ESC:
ESC:
40A or above
Radio:
Radio:Radio:
Radio:
6 CH
Battery:
Battery:Battery:
Battery:
Li-po 11.1V 3S – 2200mAH X 2

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EDF SYSTEM
EDF68
EDF68EDF68
EDF68-
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-1A
1A1A
1A
Material: Aluminum Alloy, Metal special
Weight: Ca. 90g(Motor not included)
Rotor: 68mm dia, 5-bladed.
Max rpm 45,000 rpm
Application: 200-700W
Staic Thrust: Up to 1.2kg(11.76 N ,40oz)
EDF68-1AP
Material: Aluminum Alloy, Metal special
Weight: Ca. 80g (Motor not included)
Rotor: 68mm dia, 5-bladed.
Max rpm 40,000 rpm
Application: 200-500W
Staic Thrust: Up to 780g(7.35N ,25oz)

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Main Accessories
VERTICAL STABILZER
INTAKE SET (RIGHT & LEFT) MAIN WING SET
CANOPY SET LOWER FRONT FUSELAGE LOWER REAR FUSELAGE
EDF COVER SET
MAIN FUSELAGE
LANDING GEAR COVER, EXHAUST
COVER & HEADER COVER
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR SET FRONT WING MECHANICAL SET FRONT WING SET
Remarks: 1) Operational Manual (included)
2) 5 Min. epoxy set (included)
3) Extension cord x 2 & Y cord x 3 (not included)
4) Push rods for Front Wing, Rudder, Aileron, and Retract Gear & Steering (included)
5) One plastic bag includes screws, Control Horns, Linkage Stoppers & Retract Landing Gear.

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Assembling the aircraft
Glue up the intake set with epoxy.
Install the front retract landing gear & steering.
Please make sure the steering push rob is on right position and
operation well.
Glue up the front wing set with epoxy. The front wing mechanical
set has been already installed by factory.
Link up the front wing push rob and make sure it to be able
with well operation

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Install the rear retractable landing gear set (which are
operated by two servos directly)
Please double check the rear retractable landing gear to be
able with well operation.
Install the Aileron servos
Link up the Aileron push rods and glue up the servo cover
well.
Install both of EDF & ESC set with using the strong
double foam tape to fix the EDF set and make sure that
alignment on the right position.

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Glue up the lower rear fuselage with epoxy. Please be
reminded to double check the cable of EDF & two
extension cords of Aileron are already put into the right
position before glue up action.
Glue up the lower front fuselage.
Please make sure all related servos cable to be linked up.
Install the intake set with epoxy.
Install main wing set with epoxy.

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The canopy set is used push in method to install into main
fuselage and push down the front canopy with click to lock
up.
Hand holds the front canopy and pull up to open it for
changing the battery or doing any maintenance issue.
Install the header cover by using strong double tape.
Install the exhaust cover set with strong double tape.
Glue up the vertical stabilizer with epoxy.
Link up the Aileron push rod.

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Link up the front steering push rod.
Link up the rudder push rod.
Double check the rudder push rod is able linked up with
the front steering servo which has been operated the rudder
and front steering together.
Batteries sitting area and tight up with magic tape during
on flight.
Remarks: Pls be noticed that two batteries must be
same quality and fully charged before take off. Since
our setting of two batteries are used parallel methods
for power supply.
Front nose retractable landing gear parts
Pls be reminded to install the dummy plastic leg cover
(Strut) for reinforcement purpose
Main retractable landing gear parts
Pls be reminded to install the dummy plastic leg cover
(Strut) for reinforcement purpose

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Please be informed to bend some angle of each retractable
landing gear as shown before installation. This action can
be let the retract gear operation easily.
Put in all related parts of nose retractable landing gear and
tight up with the four long screw and link up the steering
push rod.
Pre-check the operation of nose retractable landing gear
and make sure it with well working.
Put in all related main retractable landing gear as shown
Link up the push rods and pre-check the operation of main
retractable landing gear and make sure those with well
working.
Glue up all related plastic gear housing as shown

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Pre-check all plastic gear housing on the right position without any
conflict.

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Flight attention
Do not fly at any place where another same-frequency model is being operated.
Taking off:
Taking off:Taking off:
Taking off:
Always take off toward the wind.
When launch RAFALE-M by hands, maximize the power (include the micro-adjuster) and run several
meters, then throw the RAFALE-M horizontally. When launch RAFALE-M on the ground, maximize
the power and let RAFALE-M accelerate in direction of the wind and keep it running straightly,
after it run more than 60 feet, then pull the elevator joy stick, and it will take off.
Flight:
Flight:Flight:
Flight:
To keep RAFALE-M flying only need 50% of the maximum power, it is a good idea to fly with power
for a while and glide for a while. In this way you can prolong the maximum flight time and
familiarize yourself with landing approaches.
Landing:
Landing:Landing:
Landing:
Before landing, switch off the power, fly along with the wind, and when RAFALE-M flies near
to the ground, then pull the elevator joystick and RAFALE-M will landing gently. With more
practice, then you could control the model easily.
Phenomenon Problem How to solve
Motor does not run ★ Battery is not fully charged.
★ The battery in the transmitter is not at full power.
★ The circuit in Rafale-M has been damaged due to
crash.
★ Charge the battery.
★ Install new dry cells.
★ Contact the distributor.
Can not fly straightly ★The rudder is not on the center position. ★Adjust the rudder on the center position.
★Adjust the micro-adjuster on the transmitter
for the rudder on the suit position.
Can not climb ★ The battery is not fully charged.
★ The elevator declines downward.
★ Charge the battery.
★ Adjust the micro-adjuster on the
transmitter.
Control distance is very
near
★ The battery of transmitter is not at full power.
★ The antenna of transmitter has not been completely
pulled out
★ Install new dry cells.
★ Completely pull out the antenna of
transmitter.

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