VolantexRC RANGER EX User Manual

Summary of RANGER EX

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    ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Specifications wingspan: 78.8 in (2000mm) length: 46.5 in (1180mm)! Motor: 3715 / 1000kv out runner brushless motor servo: 9g servo * 4pcs & metal gear 9g servo *2pcs battery: 11.1v 2200mah 25c li-po or above see your world from a new perspective professional fpv platform.

  • Page 2: Cautions

    ! Age recommendation: not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.! Safety precautions and warnings! Charging warnings ! The battery charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the li-po battery.! Caution: all instructions and warnings must be followed exactly...

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    ! Box contents! We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality, thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model, and no...

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    Installation guide ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Ranger ex — professional fpv platform / 4 16 5. Insert a short tube into the push rod then connect it to the servo arm.! 6. Install the servo arm to the servo and fix it by screw (pa2*5).! 7. Connect t...

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    ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 15. Join two side of main wing together via a carbon fiber tube. ! ! ! 16. Connect the main wing to the fuselage and fix it by 4pcs screws (pm4*25*4).! ! ! ! ! ! ! Ranger ex — professional fpv platform / 5 16 8. Install the propeller adaptor as shown in the image, and m...

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    Centering the control surfaces! ! With the transmitter turned on and the lipo flight battery connected to the esc (and installed in the battery compartment) it’s now possible to connect the pushrods to the rudder and elevator control surfaces and to ‘center’ the surfaces accordingly.! ! First, be su...

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    If the rudder is angled off to the left carefully remove the clevis from the control horn and screw it ‘in’ (clockwise) one half to one full turn then insert the pin back into the outermost hole in the control horn. Or, if the rudder is angled off to the right carefully remove the clevis from the co...

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    ! Center of gravity the ideal c.G.Position is 62±5mm behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage . The c.G. Has a great effect on the way of the model flight. If the c.G. Is too far aft ( tail heavy ), the model will be too responsive and difficult to control. If the c.G. I...

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    Battery warnings ! Important note: lithium polymer lipo) batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline , nicd and nimh batteries also used in rc applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/ or personal injury as mishandling of lip...

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    Also, it is not recommended that you fly to the soft lvc every time you fly. Instead you should be aware of the power level of the battery / airplane throughout the flight, and if at any time the airplane begins to require more throttle/ power than typical to maintain cruise or climb you should land...

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    Before trying to fly the airplane, please carefully check to make sure the transmitter and the servos work normally. Caution: make sure that you must turn on the transmitter firstly and then you can connect the battery plug. If you want to turn off the transmitter you must ensure that the battery of...

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    Find a flight field! ! Based on the size and weight of the plane it’s typically considered to be a ‘park flyer’ class model. As a result it’s best to fly the plane at a local park, schoolyard, flying field or other area that’s large enough and free of people and obstructions. We recommend an area th...

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    Perform a range check! As a precaution, an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time out. Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interfere...

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    Reduce the ground speed that must be reached and automatically provide “ heading assist ” making steering and takeoff easier. Slowly advance the throttle, adding rudder correction as needed to keep the model rolling straight. When the plane become “ light ”continue to apply throttle until you are at...

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    Landing! ! To land, fly down - wind past the landing area. Gently turn into the wind, add flaps and reduce the throttle so that the airplane initiates an ascending glide path. If necessary, add power to extend the glide path to reach the runway. As the model approaches and loses altitude, gradually ...

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