Xane F38 HORNET Parts list manual

VERSION 1
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
H O R N E T
Wingspan：800mm/31.5in Length：550mm/21.7in Flying weight：560g/19.8oz

F-38 HORNET
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Thank you for purchasing the new F38 HORNET from Xane.
Assembly for this aircraft is kept at a minimum.
This plane is powered by a brushless outrunner motor paired with a factory calibrated electronic speed
controller, ailerons control surfaces are controlled by servos; all of which are factory installed on the
Ready-to-Fly version. If you have KIT version, this manual also will let you know how to assembly it and
make the plane to Ready-to-Fly version.
Please be sure to read the entire manual carefully prior to assembling/operating the F38 Hornet.
Motor: 2830-1200KV Brushless Motor N/A Installed Installed
ESC: Hobbywing 30A sky walker
Servo:9g servo 2pcs
Receiver
Recommended battery:3S 2200-3200mah
Recommended battery charger:
3s Li-po balancing charger
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHZ
Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS KIT ARF RTF
N/A Installed Installed
N/A Installed Installed
N/A Installed N/A
N/A Installed N/A
N/A Installed N/A
N/A Installed N/A
ESC
SERVO SERVO
RX
Package Contents
ARF(PNP) Version
ŸFuselage with factory installed motor, electronic speed controller and servos
ŸVertical stabilizer
ŸLanding gear

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1. Before assembling the model
Please check the contents of your kit before you start working on it.
You need :
ŸServo-----2pcs
ŸMotor------2830-1200KV and 8×6 propellers
ŸESC--------30A hobby wing
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2. Preparation
Fig. 1 Main wing panel.
ŸApply adhesive (not included) to the servo holes, and then located the servo into the hole.
ŸInstall the control horns with screw.

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Fig. 2 Main wing panel.
ŸAdjusting the Clevis
ŸTurn the clevis (A) clockwise or counterclockwise on the linkage.
ŸCarefully spread the clevis and put the clevis pin (B) in a selected hole in the control horn (C).
ŸConnect the push rod with servo arm and control horns
ŸVerify the control surface tips are mechanically centered.
A
B
C
First Hole
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Fig. 3 Assembly the tail wing.
ŸApply adhesive(not include) to the Vertical fin and then glued with fuselage.
Fig. 4 Assembly the propellers.

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Fig. 5 Assembly the landing gear.
ŸPush the landing gear into the hole of the plastic set.
Then the plane were assembled finished.
3. Assembly the receiver and battery
3.1 Receiver installation
ŸThe receiver has to be installed further aft in the fuselage. Check that the cables are long enough to
allow the plugs and sockets to the connected outside the fuselage. The speed controller can be
secured in the space under the canopy.
ŸConnect the left servo to CH1, right servo to CH2,Speed controller to CH3
RX
CH6
CH5
CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1 LEFT AILERON SERVO
RIGHT AILERON SERVO
SPEED CONTROLLER
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3.2 Battery installation
ŸInstall the battery in the model as below pic,and
fixed the battery with loop straps,this is very
import,because this plane is an high performance
Acro model,Loose battery maybe crashed the
plane.
Fig. 1 LiPo charging instructions
ŸCharge the LiPo battery by connecting the wall socket
adapter (not included) to the balance charger. When power
is supplied to the balance charger, connect the charge lead
(usually white) of the LiPo battery to the balance charger.
ŸAlways supervise charger while in use and avoid charging
battery for extended periods of time (keep charge time
under 1 hour and 30 minutes).
4. Checking the power system.
ŸPower on the transmitter with the throttle stick and trim at the “LOWEST” position then power up the
aircraft.
ŸHold the aircraft securely.
ŸRemove any loose objects such as cloths, tools, etc from the area in front of the model.
ŸOpen the throttle (stick forward): the motor should now run and you should feel a strong air flow rushing
out from propeller. Please do not bench test the unit for more than 10 seconds as there is no flowing air
to cool the unit.
ŸMove the throttle stick back to the “LOWEST” position.
ŸMove the Elevator the plane will pitch up or pitch down.
ŸMove the Aileron the plane will roll right or roll left.
ŸDisconnect the battery from the electronic speed controller and then switch the transmitter off.
ŸAfter assembly and transmitter set up,confirm that the control surfaces are centered
1, Verify the trims and subtrims on your transmitter are 0
2, Power up the model and leave the throttle at 0
3, Verify the control surface tips are mechanically centered.
4, If you need to make an adjustment,rotate the clevis on the linkage to alter the linkage between the
servo and the control horn.
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Adjust the rudder surface to horizontal standard
Dual Rates Ail
Ele
Low Rate Hi Rage
8mm 12mm
8mm 12mm
Ail(Low Rate)
8mm
8mm
Ail(Hi Rate)
12mm
12mm
Ele(Low Rate)
8mm
8mm
Ele(Hi Rate)
12mm
12mm

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5. Checking the model’s balance.
ŸPlace the flight battery in its compartment without connecting.
ŸMark the centre of gravity (CG) on both sides of the fuselage; the position is shown in the photo.
ŸSupport the model at the marked points and allow it to hang freely. When correctly balanced the
airplane will remain horizontal with the nose slightly down.
ŸIf necessary, adjust the position of the flight battery to achieve the correct CG.
ŸMark the battery location in the fuselage, so that you can be sure of positioning it correctly after
recharging.
ŸCharge the flight battery and the model is ready for flight.
Test flying – Notes on flying the airplane.
ŸFor the first flight you should wait for a relatively calm day with no more than a gentle breeze.
ŸA good flying site is a large, flat, open field; well away from trees, fences, high-tension overhead cables
and other potentially dangerous obstacles.
ŸCarry out a complete check of the working systems.
ŸAll control surfaces respond correctly.
ŸAdequate throttle response and battery voltage.
ŸPerform a range check if haven’t already.
ŸWe recommend that you ask an experienced modeler to help you initially; to give the model a fairly
powerful hand-launch.
ŸThe model must be launched directly into any existing wind.
ŸSwitch the motor on, and launch the airplane strongly into the wind with the fuselage and wings leveled.
ŸAllow the F38 to fly straight and level initially; don’t try to turn it when it is close to the ground.
ŸAdjust the trims if necessary so that the model settles into a steady climb.
ŸCheck the model’s response to control commands from the transmitter. You may need to increase or
reduce the control surface travels once the model is back on the ground.
ŸTake the airplane up to a safe height and check its stalling speed.
ŸKeep the speed well up on the landing approach to avoid stalling.
ŸIf you had to move the trims during the flight, correct the mechanical linkages before flying again. This
allows you to re-centre the trims, so that full trim travel is available for subsequent flights.
F-38 HORNET
200-210mm
15°