User Manual for E-flite Extra 300 1.3m RC Airplane

Quick guide from the manual

The E-flite Extra 300 1.3m is a high-performance RC airplane featuring SAFE Select and AS3X technologies. Before your first flight, ensure the battery is fully charged, the transmitter is set up according to the provided chart, and the Center of Gravity (CG) is correctly balanced. Always perform a range test and control direction test before flying.

Model Assembly

Landing Gear Installation

Fit the landing gear into the slot on the fuselage. Secure the landing gear cover using four 3 x 15mm screws.

Tail Installation

Insert the horizontal stabilizer tube into one of the stabilizer halves, then slide the halves together into the fuselage. Secure with two 3 x 15mm screws. Connect the Z-bend of the pushrod to the elevator servo arm and control horn. For the vertical fin, apply epoxy or medium/thick CA glue to the rudder hinge tabs, slide into the hinge slot, and secure the tail wire bracket with 2 x 8mm flat head screws.

Wing Installation

Remove the magnetic bottom hatch cover. Slide the wing joiner into one wing panel, insert into the fuselage, and attach the other wing panel. Route aileron servo leads inside the wing saddle and out the bottom hatch. Secure the wing panels to the fuselage using four 3 x 30mm screws.

Propeller Installation

Install the spinner back plate, propeller, prop washer, and prop nut onto the motor shaft. Tighten the nut securely and attach the spinner with the 3 x 15mm screw.

Receiver Installation

The Spektrum AR631 receiver is recommended. Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage using hook and loop material. Connect ESC and servo leads to the appropriate ports: 1=Throttle, 2=Aileron, 3=Elevator, 4=Rudder/Nose Wheel, 5=Retracts, 6=Flaps. Use the included Y-Harness for the two aileron servos.

Transmitter Setup and Binding

Ensure your transmitter is programmed with the recommended dual rates and expo settings. To bind, install the bind plug in the receiver, connect the flight battery, and power on the transmitter while holding the bind button. The receiver is bound when the orange LED stays solid.

SAFE Select and AS3X

SAFE Select provides flight envelope protection and can be assigned to a switch on your transmitter. AS3X technology provides stabilization. Always perform the AS3X Control Direction Test by raising the throttle above 25% to activate the system, then moving the aircraft to ensure control surfaces react in the correct direction.

Battery Installation

Use a 14.8V 4S 2200-3200mAh Li-Po battery. Apply hook and loop tape to the battery and tray, secure with straps, and connect to the ESC. Ensure the aircraft remains immobile on a flat surface during initialization.

Flying Tips and Maintenance

Always take off into the wind. Use the recommended flight timer of 3 minutes for initial flights. After flying, disconnect the battery to prevent over-discharge. Repairs to the EPO foam can be made using standard adhesives like CA, epoxy, or hot glue.