Nine Eagles SOLO PRO 319 RTF User manual

Operating Instructions
SOLO PRO 319 RTF
2.4 GHz
No. NE2517

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Contents Page
Explanation of specialist terms / Contents 3
Safety Notes 4, 5
Set contents / Specification / Recommended accessories 6
Transmitter description Mode 1 7
Transmitter description Mode 2 8
Transmitter LCD screen / collective pitch throttle setting 9
Receiver outputs / Flybarless Check 10
Charging the flight battery / Re-binding the transmitter 11
Safety Notes, LiPo batteries 12
Pre-flight preparations 13, 14
Important advice / The first few flights 15
Trim adjustments in Mode 1 / Mode 2 16
Controlling the model 17
Comformity declaration / Disposal of batteries 19
Explanation of specialist terms:
Climb and descent ("Throttle/pitch"): This controls the
model's climb and descent.
Yaw: The model's movement around the vertical axis;
the helicopter rotates to right or left.
Elevator: The model's movement around the lateral
axis,
forward or reverse flight
Roll: The model's movement around the longitudinal
axis,
sideways movement to right or left
Mode 1: Function assignment of the control move-
ments relative to the stick movements.
In this case collective pitch / motor speed (throttle) and
roll are controlled by the right-hand stick; pitch-axis
and tail rotor by the left-hand stick.
Mode 2: Function assignment of the control move-
ments relative to the stick movements.
In this case collective pitch / motor speed (throttle) and
tail rotor are controlled by the left-hand stick; pitch-axis
and roll by the right-hand stick.
Dual Rate: Switchable travel reduction for control mo-
vements.
Binding:
Creating the radio link between transmitter
and receiver.
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Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you assemble your mo-
del. Always keep to the procedures and settings recommended in
the instructions.
If you are operating a radio-controlled model aircraft, helicopter, car
or boat for the first time, we recommend that you enlist an expe-
rienced modeller to help you.
Safety Notes
Radio-controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term.
Young persons under fourteen years should only be allowed to operate
them under the supervision of an adult.
Building and operating these models requires technical expertise, manu-
al skills, a careful attitude and safety-conscious behaviour.
Errors, negligence and omissions in building or flying these models can
result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Since the manufacturer and vendor are not in a position to check that
your models are built and operated correctly, all we can do is bring these
hazards expressly to your attention. We deny all further liability.
Helicopter rotors, and all moving parts generally, constitute
a constant injury hazard.
It is essential to avoid touching such parts.
Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may
become hot when operating.
It is essential to avoid touching such parts.
Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when
an electric motor is connected to the flight battery.
You must also take care to keep all other objects away from mo-
ving or rotating parts.
Observe the instructions provided by the battery manufac-
turer.
Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explode. Take
care to maintain correct polarity.
Ensure the equipment is protected from dust, dirt and moisture conta-
mination. Do not subject the system to excessive heat, cold or vibration.
Use the recommended charger only, and charge the batteries only for the
prescribed period.
Check your equipment for damage at regular intervals, and replace de-
fective components with genuine spare parts.
Do not re-use any devices which have been damaged in a crash or by
water, even when they have dried out again.
Either send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for checking,
or replace the parts in question.
Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which may lead
to failure in subsequent use.
Use only those components and accessories which we specifically re-
commend.
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Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system components
apart from those described in the instructions.
Operating the model
•Neveryoverortowardsspectatorsorotherpilots,andmaintaina
safe distance from them at all times.
•Neverendangerpeopleoranimals.
•Neveryorrunthemodelclosetohigh-tensionoverheadcablesor
residential areas.
•Donotoperateyourmodelinthevicinityofcanallocksoropenwater-
ways.
•Donotoperateyourmodelfrompublicroads,motorways,pathsand
squares etc.; use authorised model flying sites only.
• Never operate the model in stormy weather.
Never “point” the transmitter aerial straight at the model when operating
it. The transmitter signal is at its weakest in this direction. It is always best
to stand with the long side of the aerial angled towards the model.
Insurance
Ground-based models are usually covered by standard personal third-
party insurance policies. In order to fly model aircraft you will need to
extend the cover of your existing policy, or take out specific insurance.
Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where neces-
sary.
Liability Exclusion
robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the assembly and
operating instructions, or the conditions and methods used for installing,
operating and maintaining the model components.
For this reason we accept no liability for loss, damage or costs which are
due to the erroneous use and operation of our products, or are connected
with such operation in any way.
Regardless of the legal argument employed, our obligation to pay com-
pensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe products directly
involved in the event in which the damage occurred, unless otherwise
prescribed by law. This does not apply if the company is deemed to have
unlimited liability according to statutory regulation due to deliberate or
gross negligence.
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing a factory-assem-
bled model helicopter from our range. Many
thanks for placing your trust in us.
The model can be completed and made ready to
fly very quickly. Please read right through these
instructions before attempting to fly the model for
the first time, as this will make it much easier to
operate the model safely.
All directions, such as “right-hand”, are as seen
from the tail of the model, looking forward.
Specification:
Main rotor Ø: approx. 324 mm
Tail rotor Ø: approx. 90 mm
Overall length: approx. 350 mm
Weight: approx. 200 g
Motor: Brushless motor
Power supply: LiPo battery,
7.4 V / 600 mAh
Recommended accessories:
8 x 8005 NiMH AA-cell, 1.2 V / 2500 mAh
1 x F1415 Transmitter charge lead
1 x 8564 POWER PEAK®Uni 7 EQ 230V
Set contents:
1 x SOLO PRO 319 RTF
1 x 2.4 GHz transmitter
1 x Lithium-Ion-Polymer battery
1 x Charger and mains PSU for the flight battery
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Operating and Flying Instructions
Please be sure to observe the Safety Notes concerning
the handling of Lithium-Ion-Polymer batteries (page 12).
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Hover throttle setting
Aerial
3D switch SW (B)
Throttle off switch SW (A)
Pitch-axis trim
Battery display
Stick
Pitch-axis / tail rotor
Tail rotor trim
Mode button
END button
LCD screen
Neckstrap lug
Operating display ** After
changing mode
you must switch
the transmitter off
and then on again,
in order to activate
the new mode.
Gyro gain
switch
Trainer
switch
Servo travel reduction
Throttle trim
Stick Collective pitch /
motor speed and roll
On / Off switch
Roll trim
Push-button Level select
Adjustment
Transmitter description* (Mode 1) - The mode select switch** is located on the back of the transmitter
(*Complete operating instructions for the J6 transmitter can be found in the Download area at www.robbe.com)
Charge socket
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Hover throttle setting
Aerial
3D switch SW (B)
Throttle off switch SW (A)
Throttle trim
Battery display
Stick
Collective pitch / motor speed and
tail rotor
Tail rotor trim
Mode button
END button
LCD screen
Servo travel reduction
Pitch-axis trim
Stick
Pitch-axis / roll
On / Off switch
Roll trim
Adjustment
Neckstrap lug
Operating display
Gyro gain
switch
Trainer
switch
** After
changing mode
you must switch
the transmitter off
and then on again,
in order to activate
the new mode.
Transmitter description* (Mode 2) - The mode select switch** is located on the back of the transmitter
(*Complete operating instructions for the J6 transmitter can be found in the Download area at www.robbe.com)
Push-button Level select
Charge socket
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Transmitter LCD display Collective pitch and throttle adjustment
(default settings)
Display
Channel
reverse
Collective pitch
channel display
Mode display Transmitter voltage display
Swashplate type
display
Dual Rate display
Roll / tail rotor channel
display
Throttle / pitch-axis channel display
Gyro
gain display
Normal flight
Throttle curve normal
Throttle curve 3D
Collective pitch curve
normal
Collective pitch curve
3D
3D flying
Gyro gain
Adjustment
27%
Throttle Collective pitch
Throttle
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Bracket
Collective pitch Bracket

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Receiver outputs Flybarless check before the first flight
When the model's nose tilts
down, the swashplate tilts
backwards.
When the model's nose rises,
the swashplate tilts forwards.
When the model rolls to the
left, the swashplate tilts to the
right.
When the model rolls to the
right, the swashplate tilts to
the left.
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Motor
Collective
pitch
Battery
Pitch-axis
Roll-axis
Throttle
Tail rotor
Collective pitch servo
Roll servo
Pitch-axis servo

Connect the battery char-
ger to the mains PSU, and
plug the PSU into a mains
socket.
The red monitor LED on
the charger lights up, and
the charger emits a brief
"beep". Connect the battery
to the charger.
The charger emits a brief "beep"; during the charge process the
green monitor LED on the charger flashes.
When the charge process is complete, you will hear a further brief
"beep", and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly.
Disconnect the battery from the charger, then disconnect the mains
PSU from the mains socket.
This procedure is only necessary
after replacing individual compon-
ents.
Move the Trainer switch to the for-
ward position (Fig. 1), then switch
the transmitter on (Fig. 2). The
transmitter screen displays "S-H"
and flashes; at the same time you
will hear a constant warning sound.
Connect the flight battery (Fig. 3).
The re-binding process is complete
when the LCD screen on the trans-
mitter switches to normal mode and
the warning sound ceases. Do not
touch the model or the transmitter
during the binding process.
Charging the flight battery Re-binding the transmitter
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Safety Notes
The battery must not be left unsupervised during the char-
ge process or be placed on an inflammable surface. Protect
from damp. Do not subject it to direct sunshine, and do not
cover the charger.
Do not charge batteries that are hot to the touch. Allow batte-
ries to cool down to ambient temperature. Charge the battery
only using the charger included in the set; do not use any
other charger. The charger should only be used to charge
the battery included in the set. Not suitable for charging the
transmitter battery!
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3

LIABILITY EXCLUSION
Since robbe Modellsport is not in a position to monitor the handling of these batteries, we expressly deny all liability and guarantee
claims where the batteries have been incorrectly charged, discharged or handled.
Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries:
•Donotplacethebatteryinwateroranyotherliquid.
•Neverheatorincineratethepack,orplaceitinamicrowaveoven.
•Avoidshort-circuits,andneverchargethebatterywithreversedpolarity
•Donotsubjectthebatterytopressureorshockloads,andneverdistortorthrowthepack
•Neversolderdirectlytothebattery
•Donotmodifyoropenthebattery
•Batteriesmustonlybechargedwithasuitablecharger;neverconnectthebatterydirectlytoamainspowersupply.
•Neverchargeordischargeabatteryinbrightsunlight,orclosetoaheateroropenre.
•Donotusethebatteryinareassubjecttohighlevelsofstaticelectricity.
•Anyoftheseerrorscanresultindamagetothebattery,explosionorre.
•Keepthebatteryoutofthereachofchildren
•Ifelectrolyteshouldescape,donotexposeittore,asthematerialishighlyinammableandmayignite.
•Donotallowuidelectrolytetocomeintocontactwitheyes.Ifthisshouldhappen,ushwithcopiousamountsofwaterand
contact a doctor without delay.
•Theuidelectrolytecanalsoberemovedfromclothingandotherobjectsbyrinsingwithcopiousamountsofwater.
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Flight preparation
Open the battery compartment and insert the dry or rechargeable cells. Close
the battery compartment. Move all the switches to the forward position, then
switch the transmitter on (Fig. 1). If switch "A" or "B" is at the "ON" position, the
screen will flash and the transmitter will beep; at these switch positions the trans-
mitter cannot be switched off.
Move the collective pitch / throttle stick and trim to their lowest position. Other-
wise the motors will not start.
Carefully pull the canopy forward and off, fit the charged LiPo flight battery into
the support frame on the helicopter, and connect the LiPo flight battery (Fig. 2).
Do not touch the throttle control. Do not touch the model for at least three se-
conds, otherwise the initialisation process cannot take place.
Repeat this procedure every time you wish to fly the model.
The "3D" aerobatic switch SW(B) should only be operated by experienced pilots.
Moving the switch to the "ON" position sets a system rotational speed suitable
for aerobatics.
The hover rotor speed can be adjusted using the "Hover throttle setting" rotary
knob.
Note: the 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver are supplied already bound at the
factory. It will only be necessary to bind the system again after a repair, or if you
replace a component.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 1
A
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Check the correct position of the swashplate before the first flight. The swashplate must sit exactly horizontal when viewed from the side
and front of the model. Position the model on a totally flat surface. Now move the throttle stick to the lowest throttle position, and switch
the transmitter on. Switch the transmitter on. Check that the pitch-axis, roll and tail rotor trim are all in the neutral positions. Now connect
the flight battery.
Remove the canopy and check the swashplate alignment. If it is not horizontal, you must correct it manually. Remove the battery and
turn the transmitter off. Disconnect the appropriate ball-link. You can adjust the pushrod length by turning the ball-link clockwise or anti-
clockwise. Re-connect the ball-link. Repeat this step until the swashplate is correctly positioned on the model.
Fine trimming is carried out at the transmitter during test-flying.
Check the main rotor blade attachment. The blades must be able to swivel smoothly, without jamming. They should not be too loose,
otherwise vibration may occur.
We recommend that you run-in the motors for the period of one battery charge: run the motor at a reasonable speed (around 1/4 throttle);
the model must not take off. You can carry out the first flight after recharging the flight battery.
Flight preparation
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Important Notes
Take-off: use the 3D switch for aerobatics only. To take off, slow-
ly and steadily increase rotor speed until the model is hovering
approximately at eye-level. At the same time adjust the trims until
the helicopter is flying stably and hovering over one point. At low
height (approx. 10 – 15 cm above the ground) the model cannot
be trimmed accurately due to the turbulence generated by the
rotor.
Landing: slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the
model descends and touches down. Never reduce the throttle
setting abruptly.
After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver,
and only then switch the transmitter off.
Caution: Stopping (obstructing) the rotor blades when they are
turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system,
and may even result in a fire. If the propeller is forcibly stopped,
immediately move the throttle stick back to Idle!
Note regarding the flight battery: as soon as you notice a red-
uction in motor power, land immediately and disconnect the bat-
tery. Never continue flying until the battery is flat, as this causes
a deep-discharge condition which results in permanent damage.
Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it.
Replacing the rotor blades: If a rotor blade is damaged, replace
it immediately. When fitting the new rotor blade, tighten the retai-
ning screw just to the point where the blade still swivels smoothly.
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Ideally the first flight should take place in a large indoor space devoid
of obstructions. If you have to fly the model in the open air, wait for a
day with totally flat calm conditions. We recommend that you ask an
experienced helicopter pilot to help you during the first few flights.
Once the model is properly trimmed, you can practise hovering, and
carry out manoeuvres such as circles, squares, rectangles and figures-
of-eight. Initially it is always best to stand about two metres away from
the model, behind or at right-angles to it; this avoids giving incorrect
control commands. You can fly a square pattern by alternating the di-
rection of flight: away from the pilot, to the pilot's right, and then towards
the pilot again.
Important: Check the state of charge of the transmitter batteries
before each flight, and recharge them when necessary. It is es-
sential to charge the flight battery before flying the model.
Tip: when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing towards
you, the controls are reversed (apart from the throttle control).
Pilot Pilot Pilot
The first few flights

Trim settings Mode 1
Throttle trim:
If the rotor starts to move without the
throttle stick being touched, or does not
respond to stick movements, you must
adjust the throttle trim until the rotor is
stationary.
Tail rotor trim:
If the model's nose turns to right or left
when it lifts off, adjust the tail rotor trim
buttons to correct the rotation until the
model maintains a stable heading.
Pitch-axis trim:
If the model flies forward or back when
it lifts off, adjust the pitch-axis trim until
it hovers over one point.
Roll trim:
If the model moves bodily to left or right
when it lifts off, adjust the roll trim until it
remains in a stable hover.
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Trim settings Mode 2
Throttle trim:
If the rotor starts to move without the
throttle stick being touched, or does not
respond to stick movements, you must
adjust the throttle trim until the rotor is
stationary.
Tail rotor trim:
If the model's nose turns to right or left
when it lifts off, adjust the tail rotor trim
buttons to correct the rotation until the
model maintains a stable heading.
Pitch-axis trim:
If the model flies forward or back when
it lifts off, adjust the pitch-axis trim until
it hovers over one point.
Roll trim:
If the model moves bodily to left or right
when it lifts off, adjust the roll trim until it
remains in a stable hover.
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Controlling the model in Mode 1 Controlling the model in Mode 2
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Landing:
Yaw right:
Pitch back:
Roll left:
Lift off:
Yaw left:
Pitch forward:
Roll right:
Landing:
Yaw right:
Pitch back:
Roll left:
Lift off:
Yaw left:
Pitch forward:
Roll right:

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This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches the
end of its useful life. Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collection point or recycling centre. This requirement applies to mem-
ber countries of the European Union as well as other non-European countries with a separate waste collection system.
Disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be discarded as domestic refuse. To protect the environment, always return exhausted or defective cells to your local recy-
cling centre. These include retail sales outlets for batteries, and communal toxic waste disposal centres. Cover any bare wires with insulating
tape in order to avoid short-circuits.
robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations
of the corresponding EC Directive. Under www.robbe.com, you will find the original Conformity Declaration by clicking on the Logo button
"Conform" shown together with the appropriate device description.
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robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co.KG
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Technical hotline: [phone] / 87-777 · [e-mail]
Commercial register: Gießen Regional Court HRA 2722
Partner with personal liability:
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Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe-Modellsport 2012
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