RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET - Specially designed for UAS/FPVFeatures:**Durable EPO****Variable wing span 1.55m/1.95m****Compact during transport (original packaging can be re-used)** **Included anti-vibration mount for Autopilot/RVOSD****Internal pockets and cable channels enables easy in stallation** **Durable skid to protect the fuselage on rough surfa ces** **Easy and safe to launch by hand****Integrated hook for bungee launch****Advanced nose gimbal for Gopro or micro cameras****Choose between foam nose or gimbal nose 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsTABLE OF CONTENTSGIMBAL GOPRO PAN & TILT ASSEMBLYGIMBAL MICRO CAMERA PAN & TILT ASSEMBLYPLEASE READ THIS FIRSTRVJET PARTS LISTGIMBAL MICRO CAMERA TILT & PAN ASSEMBLYDIMENSIONSSETUPSHORT WING ASSEMBLYGIMBAL CONFIGURATION OVERVIEWAIRFRAME CONFIGURATION OVERVIEWFUSELAGE ASSEMBLYLONG WING ASSEMBLYQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsPLEASE READ THIS FIRSTBefore building airframe!**Please read through the**complete**instructions prior to assembly and follow them****Test fit each part before applying glue****Make sure you know how and where you intend to inst all electronics before gluing parts together** **Brushless motor rotation direction must be confirme d** **The servo must be centred and the servo horn must b e attached before it is glued into the wing** **Ensure that the skid and motor mount is properly gl ued to the fuselage** **The use of thick or medium CA glue with activator i s recommended** Before building gimbal!**Please read through the**complete**instructions prior to assembly and follow them.****The supplied screws are specially designed for asse mbly and disassembly but:** - Do NOT over-tighten the screws – you will strip thethread of the plastic parts!!! -**The snap-lock between the ring and the camera holde rs has tight tolerance to avoid slack (SFP). Due to** **this it may be difficult to disassemble, please use caution to** **avoid breaking the parts****The dome is of extreme high quality, the material u sed is clearer than glass but of course vulnerable** **to scratches. The very high quality domes are sold at extremely l** **ow prices so the user can always have spares**Before flying!**Before launch make sure you have correctly set refl ex and throws and that the elevons move correctly** **Check that all foam hinges are undamaged****We recommend usage of the foam nose during the firs t flights to protect the PnT from unnecessary damage** **Before flying the long wing configuration, learn an d memorize how to exit the turning dive (ref: Q&A)** **Do not exceed VNE of 100kph when flying the long wi ng configuration** **30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Parts overview 1/3 (airframe)**1x BOTTOM FUSELAGE** **1x TOP FUSELAGE** **1x FUSELAGE RIGHT COVER** **1x FUSELAGE LEFT COVER** **1x RIGHT FIN** **1x LEFT FIN** **1x FUSELAGE TOP HATCH** **1x RIGHT WING** **1x RIGHT WING COVER** **1x RIGHT WING** **EXTENSION 1x** **RIGHT WING EXTENSION COVER** **1x LEFT WING** **1x LEFT WING COVER** **1x LEFT WING** **EXTENSION 1x** **LEFT WING EXTENSION COVER** **1x NOSE** **1x SKID** **30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Parts overview 2/3 (airframe)**1x MOTOR MOUNT** **1x POWER PACKAGE** **[sold separately] 2x** **WING SERVO 5x** **SERVO CABLE 2x** **CONTROL HORNS** **2x PUSHROD** **2x LINK** **STOPPER 2x** **FUSELAGE CF TUBE (D10x416MM)** **8x CF ROD** **(D8x70MM) 2x** **SQUARE CF ROD (3x3x145MM)** **2x WING REAR CF TUBE** **(D10x486MM) 2x** **WING FRONT CF TUBE (D10x286MM)** **2x CF STRIP** **(1x3x472MM) 1x** **VIBRATION MOUNT 4x** **MAGNETS (10x10x2MM)** **1x BATTERY STRAP** **30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 1x** **BATTERY TRAY**!RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Parts overview 3/3 (gimbal)**1x TILT LINKAGE** **[18mm] 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** **1x RIGHT MAIN HOUSING** **1x LEFT MAIN HOUSING** **3x CLEAR DOME** **1x GIMBAL RING** **1x BASE PLATE** **1x SERVO CLIP** **2x PIVOT CLIP** **2x CAMERA BRACKET** **1x GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER BOTTOM** **1x GOPRO 1&2 HOLDER TOP** **1x GOPRO 3 HOLDER BOTTOM** **1x GOPRO 3 HOLDER TOP** **1x RIGHT SERVO HOLDER** **1x LEFT SERVO HOLDER** **6x LINK STOPPER** **[preinstalled] 20x** **PLASTIC SCREW 1x** **SERVO HORN 1x** **SERVO HORN V-SHAPE 2x** **SERVO HORN SCREW 2x** **PNT SERVO 1x** **PAN & TILT LINKAGE [26mm]** **1x PAN LINKAGE** **[right] 1x** **PAN LINKAGE [left]** **1x TILT LINKAGE** **[top] 1x** **TILT LINKAGE [bottom]** RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Airframe Configuration OverviewTransport and store**The RVJET comes packed in a foam interior which can be re-used for** **transport and storage of your model in between flig hts** **(when used with the long wings small adjustments ar e required)** Long wing**High endurance and more payload due to lower wing loading. VNE=100kph** Short wing**High agility, fast response and capable of high speed** **(>170kph) 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Fuselage Assembly 1/6**Assembly Instructions for the**RVJET FUSELAGE**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**1. Route servo cables from the inside of the bottom fuselage to the wings** !**The cable is thicker than the slot in the foam requ iring the** **cable to be pressed into the slot**!**Ensure there is enough cable inside to reach the RV OSD** !**Test mount the fins and make sure the connectors reaches through the holes in the fins** RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 2/6AA**2. Glue the skid to the bottom fuselage**!**Make sure the whole surface between the parts is gl ued** **3. Glue the left and right covers to the bottom fus elage** !**The internal pockets can be used for VTx/RCRx or oth er** **electronics (ref: Setup)**AC23AB13**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**4. Glue the motor mount to the bottom fuselage**!**Make sure the whole surface between the parts is gl ued** **5. Glue the left and right fins to the bottom fusel age** !**Ensure the servo cables exits through the square hol es** RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 3/6AD545AE6**6. Glue the CF-tubes to the fuselage**!**Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Fuselage Assembly 4/6**8. Glue the square CF-tube into the recess in the f ront of the** **bottom fuselage (repeat for the other side)**AG8**9. Install the motor on the motor mount**!**Any adjustments to the thrust angle are easiest to do now** !**Hex screws are recommended for easier access to mot or** !**The motor cables should go through the upper hole o f the** **motor mount**AH9AF7**7. Glue the CF-rods 35mm (1.4in) into each side of the fuselage CF-tubes** !**Some sanding might be required on the rods**7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**12. Glue Battery tray in the large recess (front compartment)** !**Recommended to install strap now 13. Glue Vibration mount in the** **small recess (rear compartment)**RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 5/6AI**10. Install the ESC between the CF-tube and motor m ount** **11. Connect the ESC to the motor, route power and s ignal cable** !**Test run the motor with the PROPELLER OFF to ensure the** **motor is spinning in the correct direction**AJ11101312**14. Route cables from gimbal servos and camera to RV OSD** !**The dotted lines shows alternative routes to wing po ckets** AK**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**14RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**16. Glue magnets horizontally**RVJET – Fuselage Assembly 6/6AMAN16**17. Glue magnets horizontally**!**Before gluing the magnets to the top hatch ensure t hat** **they are correctly positioned (magnetically) in rela tion to the** **magnets glued to the top fuselage**17AO18**18. Attach the EPO-nose or the PnT-gimbal (see sepa rate instructions)** **30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 15. Glue the top fuselage to the bottom fuselage** !**Make sure the whole surface between the parts is gl ued** !**Ensure the motor mount is also glued to the top fus elage** AL15RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Long Wing Assembly 1/4**Assembly Instructions for the**LONG RVJET WING (SPAN 1.95M)**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsBB21**21. Glue CF-strip in the top slot of the wing**!**Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying gl ue** !**Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of th e wing** RVJET – Long Wing Assembly 2/4BC**22. Glue CF-strip in the bottom slot of the wing**!**Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying gl ue** !**Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of th e wing** 22BA**20. Remove the foam on the sides of the elevons**20**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**23. Glue wing extension to wing**!**If you want to fly with the short wing, skip to ins tructions for SHORT RVJET WING** RVJET – Long Wing Assembly 3/4BD23BE**24. Glue the wing CF-tubes to the fuselage**!**Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides**24BF**25. Install servo in servo tray**!**Make sure the servo is centred and the control arm i nstalled** !**For easier replacement only glue the servo to the bo ttom** **cover (see step 26)**25**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Long Wing Assembly 4/4BG**26. Glue covers onto wing and wing extension**!**Do not place glue on the servo cable**26BJ**29. Use tape to hold wings laterally**!**Other wing joining methods are found in the Q&A**BH**27. Install control horn and pushrod**!**If the servo is centred you can adjust reflex (ref: Setup)** 27BI**28. Repeat steps 20-27 for the other wing**2829**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Short Wing Assembly 1/5**Assembly Instructions for the**SHORT RVJET WING (SPAN 1.55M)(NOTE: THIS REQUIRES SOME MODIFICATIONS OF THE STANDARD KIT)**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsCB31**31. Glue CF-strip in the top slot of the wing**!**Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying gl ue** !**Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of th e wing** RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 2/5CC**32. Glue CF-strip in the bottom slot of the wing**!**Ensure that the strip fits fully before applying gl ue** !**Ensure that the strip is flush to the surface of th e wing** 32CA**30. Remove the foam on the sides of the elevons**30**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**33. Cut the wing CF tubes, trim to fit the wing (ap prox 86mm and 286mm)** !**Take care not to crack the tubes when cutting**!**Adding glue to the newly cut edges can reduce the r isk of cracking** RVJET – Short Wing Assembly 3/5CD33CE**34. Glue the wing CF-tubes to the fuselage**!**Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides**34CF**35. Install servo in servo tray**!**Make sure the servo is centred and the control arm i nstalled** !**For easier replacement only glue the servo to the bo ttom** **cover (see step 37) 36. Cut or stow away excess servo cable** !**Trim cable so that the connector stick out 3-4cm fr om the** **wing**3536**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Short Wing Assembly 4/5CG**37. Glue covers onto wing and wing extension**!**Do not place glue on the servo cable**37CH38CI**39. Trim the remaining wing CF tube parts (approxim ately 198mm)** **40. Glue the CF-tubes to the wing extension**!**Make sure the tube does not stick out on the sides**4039CJ**41. Install extra servo cable (230-240mm)**!**This cable is not included in the kit**!**An alternative solution is to make a wide channel fo r the original servo** 41OPTIONALOPTIONAL**38. Install control horn and pushrod**!**If the servo is centred you can adjust reflex (ref: Setup)** **30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Short Wing Assembly 5/5CK**42. Glue cover onto wing extension**!**Do not place glue on the servo cable**CL**43. Glue the CF-rods in the CF-tubes**!**Some sanding might be required on the rods**CM**44. Repeat steps 30-43 for the other wing**44CN**45. Use tape to hold wings laterally, choose betwee n short or long wing configuration** !**Other wing joining methods are found in the Q&A**43OPTIONALOPTIONAL454542**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal Configuration OverviewGoPro Pan&Tilt**Primary axis: Pan****Secondary axis: Tilt****GoPro Hero 1, 2 & 3****Anti-reflection screen****Lens protection****Access to:****Buttons****SD card****USB port****A/V outputs****Rear connector**Mico Camera Pan&Tilt**Primary axis: Pan****Secondary axis: Tilt****Fits most common micro cameras (KX191, KX171, KX6, DX201, etc.)** **Clamp fixing around 14mm lens****Screw fixing possible****Anti-reflection screen****170 degree pan and tilt angle**Micro Camera Tilt&Pan**Primary axis: Tilt****Secondary axis: Pan****Fits most common micro cameras (KX191, KX171, KX6, DX201, etc.)** **Clamp fixing around 14mm lens****Screw fixing possible****Anti-reflection screen****170 degree tilt and pan angle 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 1/7**Assembly Instructions for the RangeVideo**GoPro Pan&Tilt Module**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 2/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 50. Mount servo and secure with clip and screw** !**Do not over-tighten**DA**51. Assemble link stopper on servo horn and secure w ith circlip** !**Pre-assemblesd**DB51**52. Press the horn on the servo and secure with the screw** DC**53. Assemble cover and secure with 3 screws**!**Do not over-tighten**!**In order to avoid scratches, do not insert GoPro yet**DD525350RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**57. Connect push rod and tighten screws**RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 3/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 54. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and sec** **ure with circlip according to picture5**!**Pre-assembled**DE54**55. Assemble**18**mm push rod**!**Install flush with link stopper body**DF55**56. Snap GoPro holder into ring**!**Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble** DG56DH56RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**57. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn se cure with circlips** !**Pre-assembled 58. Install servo horn on servo** !**Servo must be centred**RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 4/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**DI**59. Insert servo into holder and secure with 2 screw s** !**Be careful with cable**DJ58**60. Mount push rods according to picture**DK**61. Insert servo assembly into left main housing and secure with 2 screws** DL59615760RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**62. Attach the 2 pivot clips to the gimbal ring and insert into left housing** **63. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers and tighten screws** !**Make sure everything turns smoothly 64. Now remove the GoPro cover and insert your GoPro,** **re-mount cover**!**Insert the (optional) Range Video GoPro connector fo r live video-out and in-flight charging** RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 5/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**DMDN636264RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**65. Route cables**!**If needed use cable ties to fix cables**!**Make sure you allow enough slack for movement 66. Slide the complete assembly carefully onto the** **fuselage**!**If needed use some CA-glue to fix housing to fuselag e** **67. Re-check the cables assemble the right housing half. Secure with 4 screws** **Features for cable ties**RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 6/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**DODPDQ676566RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**68. Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it s ecurely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have** **successfully assembled your RV-GoPro Pan & Tilt!**RVJET – Gimbal GoPro Pan&Tilt Assembly 7/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**DR68RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 1/6**Assembly Instructions for the RangeVideo**MicroCam Pan&Tilt Module**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**70. Mount your micro camera between the brackets an d tighten the 4 screws** !**Make sure the video orientation is correct 73. Assemble link stopper on servo horn and secure w** **ith circlip**!**Pre-assembled 74. Push horn on servo an secure with screw as shown** !**Servo must be centred 72. Push the servo in place until the 2 snap fits lo** **ck into place 71. Push assembled camera bracket onto base plate a** **nd insert 2 screws**!**Make sure the video orientation is correct Video up** **Video up**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 2/6**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**EA70EBEC7172ED7374RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**78. Connect push rod and tighten screws 77. Snap camera assembly into ring. Do not to over-s** **tress the snap features**!**Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble** **75. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and sec ure with circlip according to picture** !**Pre-assembled 76. Assemble** 26**mm push rod**!**Install flush with link stopper body**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 3/6**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**EEEFEGEH75767778RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**79. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn se cure with circlips** !**Pre-assembled 80. Install servo horn on servo** !**Servo must be centred**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 4/6**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**EI**81. Insert servo into holder and secure with 2 screw s** !**Be careful with cable**EJ**82. Mount push rods according to picture**EK**83. Insert servo assembly into left main housing and secure with 2 screws** EL8183798082RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**87. Slide the complete assembly carefully onto the fuselage** !**If needed use some CA-glue to fix housing to fusela ge** **Features for cable ties**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 5/6**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**EM**84. Attach the 2 pivot clips to the gimbal ring and insert into left housing** **85. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers and tighten screws** !**Make sure everything turns smoothly**EN848586**86. Route cables**!**If needed use cable ties to fix cables**!**Make sure you allow enough slack for movement**EO87RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Pan&Tilt Assembly 6/6**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 88. Re-check the cables assemble the right housing** **half and secure with 4 screws**EP**89. Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it s ecurely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have** **successfully assembled your RV-MiniCam Pan & Tilt!**EQ8889RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 1/7**Assembly Instructions for the RangeVideo**MicroCam Tilt&Pan Module**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**Video up Video up** RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 2/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 90. Mount your micro camera between the brackets an** **d tighten the 4 screws**!**Make sure the video orientation is correct 93. Assemble link stopper on servo horn and secure w** **ith circlip**!**Pre-assembled 94. Push horn on servo an secure with screw as shown** !**Servo must be centred 92. Push the servo in place until the 2 snap fits lo** **ck into place 91. Push assembled camera bracket onto base plate a** **nd insert 2 screws**!**Make sure the video orientation is correct**FA90FBFCFD91929394RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**98. Connect push rod and tighten screws 97. Snap camera assembly into ring. Do not to over-s** **tress the snap features**!**Make sure not to over-stress the snap features, once into place it’s very difficult to disassemble** **95. Assemble 3 link stoppers to gimbal ring and sec ure with circlip according to picture** !**Pre-assembled 96. Assemble** 26**mm push rod**!**Install flush with link stopper body**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 3/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**FEFFFGFH95969798RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**102. Align horn according to picture (parallel with front edge) and push onto servo. Secure with screw** !**The servo must be centred prior to this step**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 4/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 99. Insert servo into holder and secure with 2 screw** **s**!**Be careful with cable**FI**100. Insert servo assembly into right main housing a nd secure with 2 screws** !**Be careful with cable**FJFK**101. Assemble link stoppers to V-shaped servo horn secure with circlips** !**Pre-assembled**FL99100102101RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**103. Mount pivot clip to right housing and secure wi th screw** **104. Mount push rods according to pictures 105. Insert the gimbal assembly into Right housing** **106. Insert the push rods into the link stoppers an d tighten screws** !**Make sure everything turns smoothly**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 5/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**FMFNFO105106103104RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**107. Mount pivot clip to left housing and secure wit h screw** **108. Slide the complete assembly carefully onto the fuselage** !**If needed use some CA-glue to fix housing to fusela ge** **109. Check the cables assemble the right housing ha lf and secure with 4 screws** RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 6/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**FP107FQFR108109RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**110.Attach the dome and rotate clockwise until it s ecurely snaps into place. Congratulations, you have** **successfully assembled your RV-MiniCam Tilt & Pan!**RVJET – Gimbal Micro Camera Tilt&Pan Assembly 7/7**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**FS110RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Dimensions170138

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9070 84351950705[mm]1550 200**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsRVJET – Setup 1/2RC SETUP**Reflex +6mm Aileron expo -40% (Futaba) 40% (OpenTX/JR/Spektrum)** **Elevator expo -40% (Futaba) 40% (OpenTX/JR/Spektrum) Aileron + 25mm (1”) -13mm (1/2”)** **Elevator +19mm (3/4”) -10mm (2/5”) (Note: The above throws include the +6mm reflex)** **If the long wing appears very slow to roll, increase aileron throw.** WING-WING+**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0 Center of gravity should be where the tip of the fins** **joins the wing**CameraAirspeed sensorVideo transmitterRC receiverRVOSD / AP / GPSBatteryFPV SETUP**OSD/AP: RVOSD G6 RC: RVLINK (or stand-alone RCRX)** **VIDEO TX: RV 1.3GHZ 800mW ANTENNA: CW 1.3 SPW** **MINI CAMERA: RV DX201 HD CAMERA: GOPRO 1,2,3 (used with RV GPC)** RangeVideoWireless Video Solutions**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**Connect:**1. CPPM from Rx to ‘PPM1 Input’ on RVOSD** **2. Right wing servo to ‘OUT2/Aileron’** **3. Left wing servo to ‘OUT1/Aileron’** **4. ESC to ‘OUT3/Throttle’** In the RVOSD main menu:**1. Enable R/C receiver** **2. Set R/C receiver type to PPM** **3. Go into PPM configuration and map your channels.** **4. Set airplane mode to WING** **5. Go to R/C wizard and follow it, setting the correct** **throw directions. 6.** **Set ‘cruise throttle’ to 1⁄2 7.** **Set ‘glide throttle to 1⁄4 8.** **Enable autopilot in RVOSD menu to ‘RTH’ You can also assign an ‘aux’ autopilot mode. This m** **ode can be toggled with the AUX1 input on the RVOSD. I suggest to set the A** **UX AP mode to Fly By Wire.** Using the RangeVideo OSD and Autopilot with the RVJET**For the easiest configuration, use a R/C receiver wi th CPPM out.** **If you have a receiver with SBUS output, use a Frsky S BUS to CPPM convertor.** **CPPM stands for combined PPM , and it contains all of your servo channels in** **one wire. It is much easier to work with since you can assign the channels in** **the RVOSD menu without physically switching their w ire positions. It also** **means less wires; 1 wire instead of 4-8.**Maiden Flight with RVOSD**Always setup an FPV video feed if you are flying the RVOSD with autopilot** **RTH enabled. You need to know what is going on in c ase something seems** **wrong. You can only know if you look at the OSD dis play.** Flight #1•Take off with Autopilot OFF**Trim the airplane for level flight**•Land**Set new ‘neutral positions’ in RVOSD autopilot menu (in-flight menu)** Flight #2**1. Toggle ON the AUX autopilot mode, fly by wire, and m** **ake sure the control throws are working in the right direction** **2. Take off in manual mode** **3. Climb to 200 meters** **4. Toggle ON the AUX autopilot mode fly by wire** **5. Smile, the RVJET should be a dream to fly now** RVJET – Setup 2/2The following is very important steps R/C with theRVOSD:1.Always remove the propeller when doing setup in theRVOSD2.Always do a range check before the maiden3.If you plan to fly far away, or even if you don’t,you should configureRC link lost detection and RTH on the RVOSD; do this before your firstFPV flight. Even if RTH is not perfect, it can saveyour plane by turningit around and back into radio range.RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsWhat is the difference between long and short wing?**The long wing has a lower wing loading and glides b etter.** **The long wing has a VNE (maximum speed) of 100kph. Above this the** **RVJET can enter a turning dive with some loss of con trol, with proper** **procedure it is easy and quick to regain control.****The short wing is more agile especially round the r oll axis.** **The short wing can fly a lot faster, we have flown i n excess of 170kph with** **full control authority.****The control balance between roll and pitch differs between long and short** **wing.**RVJET – Q&A 1/2What is reflex?**Reflex in the setup is basically how much elevator t hrow the model needs** **to fly straight without diving. For the RVJET correc t reflex is to have the** **elevons angled up 6mm when controls are placed at neu tral (ref: Setup).** How do I exit the turning dive if I’ve exceeded VNEof the long wing?**The procedure is simple and full control authority should be regained within** **seconds if the following is done:**1.Turn off any stabilisation or autopilot2.Turn off throttle3.Place controls in neutral4.Apply full up elevatorHow do I secure the wings laterally if I don’t liketape?**There are several methods which all work great. The lateral forces is very** **small and most methods will probably work. Instruct ions on how to do** **these are available on public forums (rcgroups.com) or contact** **Rangevideo for more information: https://rangevideo.desk.com/** O-ring**– Using an O-ring to hold the wings together is unco mplicated and** **reliable. For this you need wing joiners, either pr int yourself, purchase or** **use something else to hold the O-ring, for example a nylon screw.** Friction**– If the friction in the CF tube is high enough noth ing else is** **needed.**Locking connector**– This locks wings in place as well as providing connection to the wing servo. Suitable connector is** **for example the TA3 (tinyXLR).** Tape**– Many dislike this method but it really works well.**My parts were broken or faulty when they arrived, what should I do?**Contact Rangevideo support desk: https://rangevideo.desk.com/** **or support@rangevideo.com** How do I launch the RVJET?**There are several ways. Important for all of these i s to let the RVJET gain** **speed until you give control inputs. Trying to corre ct an improper roll to** **early might stall the wing. 1.** **Use a bungee. The RVJET has an integrated bungee ho ok in the skid.** **2. Hand launch holding the wing. Give full power (>500W** **) and guide the model up into the air. Do not throw as that might r** **esult in roll tendencies that can’t be countered until some speed has been g** **ained. 3.** **Hand launch using the grip in the bottom skid. Turn up power, give a** **hard straight throw and follow through with your ha nd to get it out of** **the props way.**How do I land the RVJET?**As with most airplanes the RVJET should touchdown w hen stall speed is** **reached. If you come in too fast this will result i n a very long glide. If you** **try to touchdown when going to fast the RVJET might bounce and spin.** How do I remove the motor?**We recommend using hex head screws when mounting th e motor. It is** **then easy to remove screws using a spherical head he x driver.** What motor suits the RVJET?**Diameter <49mm****Mount holes CC 25x19-25mm****Prop size ≤14” (distance between fins is 375mm/14, 8”)** **Power ≥500W for easy launch (less is of course possi ble as well)** **(As reference the RV Power pack has a 1200kV 3550 m otor (>800W @ 3S)** **with a 12x6” prop) 30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0** The RVJET rolls too slow**Increase aileron throw. Especially the long wing te nds to have a slower** **roll rate. If you want very high roll rate, increase aileron throw and fly** **using the short wing configuration.**RangeVideoWireless Video SolutionsI can’t insert the CF rods into the tubes**Try to reduce friction by sanding and tapering the CF rod. The rods should** **slide in without using much force but there shouldn ’t be any slack** RVJET – Q&A 2/2**30th January 2015 RVJET Manual v2.0**The CF-tubes that came in my kit are too long!**The fastest way is to trim to correct length yourse lf, otherwise contact** **Rangevideo support desk: https://rangevideo.desk.com/** **or support@rangevideo.com** The RVJET turns too slow in RVOSD AP-modes**Decrease “Waypoint loitering radius****Decrease “RTH loitering radius”****Increase “Max roll angle” to 45****Increase “Heading proportional gain” to 60 (reduce if oscillations appear)** **Increase “Heading limit” to 60 (reduce if oscillati ons appear)** **See this video for a functioning setup: http://y2u.be/8hxnhSU48GE** I got too many vibrations in my video**Look for slack in the gimbal links****Make sure the Gimbal housing is securely attached****If the Gimbal housing has slack, fix it in place wi th drops of CA glue** I notice too many vibrations in my RVOSD/AP**Make sure the RVOSD/AP is securely attached****Make sure the motor is securely attached and all sc rews are tight** **Balance propeller****Balance spinner****Balance motor**The RVJET won’t climb in RVOSD AP-modes**Increase “Cruise throttle” or ‘Maximum Power’ in var iable throttle mode.**