Merlin CESSNA T-206 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ML45015

English - 1-13

Deutsch - 14-27

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We know you will have great fun with your model, but to get the best from your purchase please read

this information BEFORE you operate the model

Table of contents

Page

Warranty ………………………………………………………..….. 1

90 Day omponent Warranty………………………………… 1

Not covered by warranty………………………………………. 1

How to claim against your warranty………………………….. 1

Introduction………………………………………………………… 2

Specifications…………………………………………………… 2

Items required for operation…………………………………… 2

Glossary…………………………………………………………. 2

Safety precautions…………………………….………………. 3

Recommended tools…………………………………………… 3

harging the battery pack…………………………………….. 3

Transmitter………………………………………………………… 4

Preparing the transmitter……………………………………… 4

Throttle stick…………………………………………………….. 4

Elevator stick……………………………………………………. 4

Rudder stick…………………………………………………….. 4

Aileron Stick…………………………………………………….. 4

Assembly Guide………………………………………………….. 5

Trimming Adjustments and Control Test……...……. 7

Making trim adjustments to the horizontal stabiliser & rudder 7

Motor test………………………………………………………… 7

Flight Controls ……………………..……………………. 8

Using the Motor……………………..…………………………. 8

Using the Elevator……………………………………………… 8

Using the Ailerons……………….…….……………………….. 8

Using the Rudder….……………….….……………………….. 8

Pre flight Checklist and Control Test……………………. 9

hecklist…………………………………………………………. 9

ontrol test………………………………………………………. 9

Range test……………………………………………………….. 9

How to Fly……………………………………………………………. 10

Experience……………………………………………………….. 10

Site and conditions………………………………………………. 10

Taking off…………………………………………………………. 10

Turning and flying………………………………………………... 10

Landing……………………………………………………………. 11

Tips for success………………………………………………….. 11

Helpful Information..………….…………………………………. 12

Trouble shooting……………...…………………………………. 12

Parts listing….………………………………………………… … 12

Repairing minor damage……………………………………….. 13

Receiver and servo wiring….………..…………………………. 13

Transmitter additional functions……………………………….. 13

Notes…………………………………………………. …………. 13

HAVE FUN! But please read this first !!

Warranty

90 Day Component Warranty

We want you to enjoy your Merlin Flight Product, but please read this first!

This product is covered by a 90 day co ponent warranty fro date of purchase. If any part of the product fails as a

result of faulty anufacture during this period then we will repair or replace that part at our discretion.

We do not operate a new for old warranty once the product has been used.

Please note this product is not a toy and it is reco ended that children 14 and under are supervised by an adult. It

is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure inors are given appropriate guidance and supervision.

If you suspect there is a proble with the product, for whatever reason, it is the user’s responsibility to investigate

and take steps to rectify the proble before further da age occurs.

Not Covered By Warranty

This is a sophisticated, high perfor ance odel and should be treated with care and respect. Every effort has been

ade to ake this product as strong and durable as possible, however due to the nature of this product, it is still

possible to break or da age parts through crashing or extre e use. Co ponents da aged as a result of crash

da age, i proper use, lack of aintenance or abuse are not covered by the warranty.

How to Claim Against your Warranty

For warranty clai s please first contact your supplying retailer. Do not return the product to your distributor without

their prior approval. You ay not need to return the product in full, only the da aged co ponent along with a copy

of your purchase receipt. In any cases it is faster and ore cost effective for the user to fit the replace ent part(s)

to the product & therefore we reserve the right to supply parts only in these instances.

Any returned co ponent that is inspected by your distributor and found to have an invalid warranty clai ay be

subject to an inspection and handling fee before it can be returned. Any repairs required as a result of neglect or is-

use will be charged before any work is carried out on the product. If you decide not to have any work carried out the

distributor reserves the right to charge a handling and a shipping fee. The level of these fees are at the discretion of

the distributor.

Please attach your proof of purchase in the anual as you ay need it again in the future.

Items required for operation

8 * AA Batteries for the Trans itter

Glossary

Ailerons - Rolls the aeroplane and/or provides directional control

Landing gear - Wheels on botto of aeroplane

Vertical fin - Fin on back of aeroplane

Rudder - Moveable fin on vertical fin

Elevator - Moveable fins of the stabiliser

Fuselage - Main body of the aircraft containing otor, receiver, speed control, servos and battery

Stabiliser - S aller flat wing on tail of aircraft

pecifications

Wingspan 1080

Fuselage Length 965

Flying Weight 610g

Motor Brushless Out runner Motor 1300Kv

Battery 7.4v 2 Cell 1700 ah 10C Li-Poly er Battery

Flight Ti e Approx 15 inutes

Trans itter MTX-42 35 MHz 4 Channel

Receiver MRX-42 35 MHz 6 Channel

Charger 12v/240v Balancing Battery Charger

Servos 3 x 9g Servo

Speed Control 20A Brushless ESC

Introduction

afety Precautions

• Read and follow this anual co pletely, observing all instructions and safety directions. Otherwise, serious

injury and da age can occur. Think about your safety, and the safety of others, first.

• Hold the aeroplane securely when the flight battery is plugged in, keep the propeller away fro body parts

and clothing, even when it isn’t spinning, as it could be turned on by accident. Beware of hair beco ing en

tangled in the propeller, especially while launching your aeroplane.

• Do not fly when it’s too windy or you ay lose control and crash, causing injury or da age. Never fly near

people, vehicles, train tracks, buildings, power lines, water, hard surfaces or trees. Never allow anyone to

atte pt to catch the aeroplane while it’s in flight or serious injury ay result.

• Adult supervision for flying and battery charging is reco ended for pilots age 14 and younger.

• Only use a battery charger that is Li-Po co patible to charge the flight battery. Never leave the charger

unattended while charging. This will help prevent overcharging and ake sure da age does not occur to the

battery, charger or any other property. While charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant surface. Do not lay

it on carpet or upholstery while charging.

• Never cut into the battery, charger, or aeroplane wires or serious injury ay occur. Causing the battery to

“short out” (crossing negative and positive bare wires) can cause fire, serious injury and da age.

• When you finish flying your aeroplane, always unplug the battery before you turn off the trans itter.

• Never fly on the sa e frequency as another RC aeroplane in your area. The frequency of the aeroplane is

shown on the frequency crystals.

Recommended Tools

These tools are not included with the product but are reco ended for use whilst working with this product

Mini Philips Screwdriver Foa Safe Super Glue

Charging the battery pack

Use the supplied charger to charge the supplied battery. Other products are available and if used, you ust follow

the products instructions to avoid da age.

The charge ti e for the battery is 130 inutes.

1. Connect the 240V wall ounted transfor er (12V output) to the input side of the supplied charger, the red

power indicator should glow.

2. Plug the aeroplane battery into the 7.4V 2-cell output socket of the charger. The charge indicator should glow

green after 5 seconds to indicate charging is taking place.

3. When charging is co plete the charger will auto atically stop charging and the green light will go out.

4. Unplug the battery and input to the charger.

If the charge indicator does not glow green when the battery is plugged in or flashes then the battery is already fully

charged. For flying field use a 12V lead input is provided which can be connected to an auto otive car battery ensur-

ing the correct polarity is used. Red = positive ter inal, black = negative ter inal

Cautions

• Use the charger with adult supervision. Do not use the charger near water or when wet.

• Do not use the charger if the wire is frayed or worn. If the wire is frayed or worn a short circuit can cause a fire

or burns.

• If your battery gets hot and exceeds 50 degrees C during charge it ay be faulty and should be replaced.

• If the battery pack bulges during charge or use it is faulty and should be replaced.

• Never leave your battery on charge unattended.

Packing Tape

Preparing the transmitter

Insert the aerial into the

hole and turn clockwise

until it is tightly secured.

Make sure you never over

extend the aerial as this

will cause it to break.

Open the battery hold-

ing tray to expose the

e pty battery slots.

Insert 8 AA batteries

into the arked spaces.

Please note the correct

direction of the batteries

Throttle tick

Rudder tick

10 11

5 6

Elevator tick

1. Push the stick

forward to increase

propeller speed

2. Pull the stick

backwards to

decrease propeller

speed

1 2

1. Push the stick left to roll left,

left hand elevator oves up

and right side down

2. Push the stick right to roll

right, left hand elevator

oves down and right side

1. Push the stick forward to

lower the nose,

elevator oves down

2. Pull the stick backwards

to raise the nose,

elevator oves up

1. Push the stick left to

turn left, rudder

oves left

2. Push the stick right

to turn right, rudder

oves right

Aileron tick

1 2

1. Aerial

2. Throttle Tri

3. Aileron Tri

4. Elevator Tri

5. Throttle/Rudder Stick

6. Aileron/Elevator Stick

7. Power Switch

8. Battery level indicator

9. Rudder reverse switch

10. Aileron reverse switch

11. Throttle reverse switch

12. Elevator reverse switch

13. Frequency Crystal

14. Rate Switch (see page 13)

15. Aileron/Elevator Mixer

Switch (see page 13)

16. Rudder Tri

Transmitter

The Merlin Trans itter is an advanced controller designed for the beginner to be easy to use and tune. You will need

to follow the steps below to ensure you prepare the controller correctly for use and understand the adjust ent possi-

bilities available.

Please ake sure you group the

screws into the above 4 groups

Insert the undercarriage into the

section of the fuselage as shown.

Use screws B to fasten.

Insert tail into ain fuselage as

shown. Use screws D to fasten.

Insert the rudder in to the fuselage

openings.

1 2

3 4

Assembly Guide

Attach the clevises on the tail and

rudder, insert into the iddle hole.

Check tri ing section for further

infor ation

Connect the servo for the wing with the

lead in the fuselage. Then place the wing

securely in place and use screws A to

fasten. Plug the lead fro the servo into

channel 2 on the receiver.

Insert the nose cone onto the ain

propeller shaft.

Attach the wing struts to the

fuselage and wings. Use screws C

to fasten.

5 6

Making Trim Adjustments to the Horizontal tabiliser & Rudder

1. Make sure the throttle stick is in the “off” position by pulling it fully back.

2. Turn on the trans itter and check the LED power lights co e on.

3. Set the aileron, elevator & rudder tri levers to the centre.

4. Install a fully charged battery into the battery co part ent nearest the front of the aeroplane and plug in the

connector to switch on.

5. The control surfaces should ove as the control sticks are oved.

6. Make certain the elevator is set to neutral and is flat with the horizontal stabiliser. Do this by re oving the

clevis fro the control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjust ent is ade,

re-attach the clevis.

7. Make certain the rudder is set to neutral and is flat with the tail fin. Do this by re oving the clevis fro the

control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjust ent is ade, re-attach the

clevis.

8. Make certain the ailerons when set to neutral are flat with the wing. Do this by re oving the clevis fro the

control horn and turning it on the threaded pushrod as needed. Once the adjust ent is ade, re-attach the

clevis.

9. If for any reason the controls ove in opposite directions to those explained in the trans itter functioning then

change the position of the relevant reverse switch on the trans itter.

6 & 8

6 & 8 4

It is i portant that the control surfaces of your aeroplane are correctly set for it to fly correctly.

Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the tests so you do not da age any property or har

anyone.

Motor Test

With the trans itter and aeroplane already switched on fro above

1. Hold the aeroplane fir ly by its fuselage and keep everything clear of the propeller.

2. Push the throttle stick forwards slowly and the propeller should spin at speed.

3. When finished with the otor test, disconnect the battery and then turn off the trans itter. Follow this step

each ti e you need to turn the aeroplane off.

4. If for any reason the otor operates on full power with the control stick pulled backwards and is off in the

forward position then switch off the power and reverse the relevant reverse switch on the trans itter. Then

re-test as above.

Trimming Adjustments & Control Tests

Using the Ailerons

In a 4-channel odel the ailerons provide the pri ary control for turning.

• Moving the stick to the left or right will roll the aeroplane which will begin to turn and slip sideways.

• To continue the turn the aileron is returned to neutral and up elevator applied until the desired direction is

achieved.

• To co plete the turn an opposite application of aileron will achieve level flight.

• Continued holding of the aileron stick will cause the aeroplane to roll upside down and eventually level once

ore, such as used in advanced aerobatic anoeuvres.

Using the Motor

The otor is used to control the flying speed and rate of cli b of the aeroplane

• Initial take off and cli b to ini u altitude is carried out at full power.

• To achieve and aintain a level “cruising” altitude, reduce the power by oving the throttle stick down to

approxi ately 70% of full on. The throttle stick is proportional, so you can add or reduce throttle in s all

incre ents as needed to aintain the altitude that you desire.

• To reduce altitude you need to reduce the throttle, and to increase altitude you need to increase the throttle

Using the Elevator

The elevator is used to control the pitch (level) of the aeroplane. In nor al flight s all adjust ents of the elevator are

used to aintain even level flight.

• Pushing forwards on the elevator stick akes the nose lower and the speed to increase entering a dive.

• Pulling back on the stick provides up elevator aking the nose rise and flight speed slow. Pulling too far back

on the elevator and cli bing too quickly will cause the aeroplane stall. To avoid crashing fro a stall, always

aintain enough altitude to recover. Just after a stall has occurred, the nose of the aeroplane will fall and the

aeroplane will look like it is diving. To pull out of a stall, si ply pull back slowly on the elevator stick until level

flight is resu ed. Pulling back too quickly or for too long will once again cause the aeroplane to enter a stall.

Using the Rudder

The rudder is used to control the turning of your aeroplane in the air or when taxiing on the ground through the

steerable front nose wheel. Once airborne on a 4-channel odel the rudder is used to help with aileron turns or for

ore co plex aerobatic anoeuvres.

Flight Controls

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