E-flite UMX Habu 180 DF BNF Basic with AS3X Technology - Manual (Page 3)

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T hank you for purchasing the E-fl ite ® UMX ™ Habu 180 DF Bind-N-Fly ® aircraft. Modeled after the popular
EDF sport jet design, you get exhilarating performance, plus handling that’s been custom engineered
to meet the specifi c needs of the RC sport pilot. With the UMX Habu 180 DF, you can expect impressive
maneuverability and agility at a variety of speeds and the stability to hold almost any attitude. Breakthrough
ultra micro electric ducted fan technology features fi nely tuned inlet and exhaust ducting expressly
engineered to harness the incredible thrust potential of its 28mm Delta-V
® 180m brushless EDF system. The
best part about your new UMX Habu 180 DF is the astounding AS3X ® system and performance linear servos,
which provide smooth, natural feeling control and amazing stability, plus it battles many of the bumps
caused by wind and turbulence so you don’t have to work hard to enjoy rock-solid fl ight performance.
The exceptional capabilities of the UMX Habu 180 DF require a little more fi rst-fl ight preparation than
you may be used to with other Bind-N-Fly ultra micro aircraft. Please be sure to read through this manual
carefully so that you are equipped to successfully enjoy all the benefi ts this outstanding ultra-micro model
has to offer.
To register your product online, go to www.e-fl iterc.com
Installed
Motor: BL180m Ducted Fan Motor,
11750Kv (EFLM30180mDFB)
Ducted Fan Unit: Delta-V 180m
28mm EDF Unit (EFLDF180m)
Receiver: Spektrum
™ DSMX ®
6Ch AS3X ® Receiver w/BL ESC
(SPMAS6410NBL)
Servo: (4) 2.3-Gram Performance
Linear Long Throw Servo
(SPMSA2030L)
Needed to Complete
Battery: 200mAh 2S 25C Li-Po
(EFLB2002S25)
Recommended Battery Charger:
2S 7.4V Li-Po (EFLUC10007)
Recommended Transmitter:
Spektrum ™ DSM2 ® /DSMX ® full range with
dual-rates (DX4e and up)
17.5 in (444mm)
14.6 in (372mm)
2.65oz
(75.5 g)
Prefl ight Checklist .................................................4
AS3X Stabilization Delivers Breakthrough
Performance .........................................................4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ..........................5
ESC/Receiver Arming, Battery Installation and
Center of Gravity ...................................................6
Control Centering .................................................7
Factory Control Horn Settings................................7
Control Direction Test ............................................7
Dual Rates and Expos ...........................................8
DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation .8
Landing Gear Removal ..........................................9 Post Flight Checklist .............................................9
Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................10
Power Components Service ................................11
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................12
Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) ......................13
Limited Warranty ................................................13
Warranty and Service Contact Information ..........15
FCC Information ..................................................15
Compliance Information for the European Union ..15
Replacement Parts ..................................................
Optional Parts and Accessories ...............................
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