Freewing Mirage 2000 80mm EDF Jet User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our 80mm EDF Mirage 2000 C! The Mirage series aircraft, a pride of the French aerospace industry, represents a significant era in fighter jet development. Freewing is proud to present this classic fighter model, the 80mm EDF Mirage 2000 C, featuring meticulous details of the real aircraft, excellent painting, and decals. This model is equipped with a 12-blade 80mm metal EDF and a powerful motor, delivering exceptional vertical climb and maneuverability. Its delta jet design allows for high alpha maneuvers and gentle landings. The aircraft is designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making it convenient for transport. The landing gear is robust, suitable for take-off and landing on grass surfaces without damage.

? Note: This is not a toy. Not for children under 14 years. Young people under 14 should only operate this model under the instruction and supervision of an adult. Please keep these instructions for further reference after completing model assembly.

Important Notes for Operators:

1. This model requires operator experience; beginners should operate under the guidance of professional pilots.
2. Read through the instructions carefully and operate strictly according to them before installation.
3. Freewing and its vendors are not responsible for any losses incurred due to incorrect operation.
4. Model aircraft operators must be 14 years old or older.
5. The aircraft uses EPO material with surface spray paint; do not use chemical cleaners as they may cause damage.
6. Avoid flying in prohibited areas such as public places, near high-voltage lines, highways, or airports.
7. Do not fly in adverse weather conditions such as thunderstorms or snow.
8. Store model aircraft batteries safely, ensuring no inflammable or explosive materials are within a 2-meter radius.
9. Damaged or scrap batteries must be properly recycled to prevent spontaneous combustion and fire.
10. Dispose of waste properly at flying fields; do not abandon or burn it.
11. Always ensure the throttle is in the low position and the transmitter is switched on before connecting the Li-Po battery to the aircraft.
12. Do not attempt to catch the plane by hand during flight or slow landing; wait for the aircraft to stop completely before handling.

Product Basic Information

Diagram: Top view of the Mirage 2000 jet model with overall length of 1250 mm (49.21 in) and wingspan of 790 mm (31.1 in).

Note: The parameters listed are derived from test results using Freewing accessories. If other accessories are used, test results may differ, and Freewing cannot provide technical support for issues arising from their use.

Standard Version Specifications:

Package List:

Image displays all components of the Mirage 2000 model laid out for assembly. This includes fuselage sections, wings, tail surfaces, drop tank, pylons, landing gear, screws, glue, and other small parts.

PNP Equipment List:

1. Fuselage set (installed, includes electric parts and connection lines)
2. Main wing set (installed, includes electric parts and connection lines)
3. Rudder (installed, includes electric parts and connection lines)
4. Drop tank & pylons, nose cone, tail vector.
5. Tubing, plastic parts.
6. Rear landing gear, carbon tube
7. Screws
8. Glue

KIT Equipment List:

1. Fuselage set
2. Main wing set
3. Rudder
4. Drop tank & pylons, nose cone, tail vector.
5. Tubing, plastic parts.
6. Rear landing gear, carbon tube
7. Screws
8. Glue

Installation Guide

Installing Fuselage

Diagram shows front and rear fuselage halves and strake wings being joined.

1. Use glue to attach the front and rear fuselage sections.
2. Use glue to attach the left and right strake wings onto the fuselage.

Installing Rudder

Installing Rudder Servo

Diagram shows rudder, servo, servo box, pushrod, and trough.

• Parts: A-Screw (PWA1.7×5mm), B-9g servo cover, C-9g servo box, D-Control surface horn, E-Rudder pushrod, F-Trough.

1. Center the servo arm using a servo tester or radio.
2. Apply glue to attach the "9g servo box (C)" and "control surface horn (D)" onto the rudder.
3. Install the servo into the "9g servo box (C)", press the servo cable into the "trough (F)", then cover with the "9g servo cover (B)" and fix with 2 screws (A).
4. Use the rudder pushrod to connect the servo arm and the "control surface horn (D)".
5. Adjust the pushrod length to center the elevator.

Installing Rudder

Diagram shows rudder insertion into fuselage.

1. Connect the rudder servo cable and extension line within the fuselage.
2. Insert the rudder into the fuselage and use screws to fix it.

Installing Main-wing

Installing the main wing

Diagram shows carbon tube insertion and main wing attachment.

1. Remove the carbon tube from the package and insert it into the fuselage as shown.
2. Connect the servo cables of the left and right main wings to the extension lines in the fuselage.
3. Insert the left/right main wing into the fuselage.
4. Use screws to fix the main wing plastic dowel pins to complete the installation.

Installing Main Wing Servo

Diagram shows main wing, servo box, servo, pushrod, and trough.

• Parts: A-Screw (PWA1.7×5mm), B-9g servo cover, C-9g servo box, D-Control surface horn, E-Pushrod, F-Trough.

1. As shown, use glue to attach the "9g servo box (C)" and "control surface horn (D)" onto the main wing.
2. Place the 9g servo into the "9g servo box (C)" and press the servo cable into the "main wing trough (F)".
3. Cover with the "servo cover (B)" and fix with 2 screws (A).
4. Use "pushrod (E)" to connect the servo arm and control surface horn.
5. Adjust to center the aileron.

Note: Freewing has pre-installed servo boxes. If replacing servos, use Freewing servos or check dimensions carefully.

Diagrams illustrate the dimensions and mounting hole locations for rudder and aileron pushrods, including pushrod diameter and various length options.

Installing nose cone

Diagram shows nose cone attachment and canopy tubing attachment.

1. Due to magnetic absorption, simply place the nose cone on the front of the fuselage.
2. Use glue to attach the tubing on the front of the canopy.

Installing drop tank and pylons

Diagram shows drop tank, pylons, and wing attachment points.

1. Use glue to attach the pylons to the wing and the drop tank to the pylons.
2. Pylons have magnets; attach them to the underside of the pylons for drop tank connection.

Installing Nose Landing Gear

Diagram: Exploded view of the nose landing gear assembly with parts labeled A-Y.

• Parts List: A-Retractable controller, B-E-buckle (Ø2.0mm), C-Rotating arm, D-Nose landing gear metal wire (PT2.6×6mm), E-Screw, F-Nose landing gear main strut, G-U-shape damping arm, H-Spring, I-Damping active lever, J-Nose landing gear steering pushrod, K-Nose landing gear steering control ring, L-L-shape arm, M-Jimi screw (M4×3mm), N-Screw (PM2×4mm), O-Screw (PM2×3mm), P-Damping slant supporting rod, Q-8-shape damping shaft, R-Jimi screw (M3×3mm), S-Nose wheel shaft, T-Wheel (Ø35×10mm), U-E-buckle (Ø1.5mm), V-Pin, W-Nose landing gear set, X-Screw (PA2.6×10mm), Y-Nose landing gear mount.

Detailed instructions (Steps 1-10) for assembling the nose landing gear, including connecting wires, arms, struts, springs, wheels, and mounting the entire assembly. Ensure flat positions of spare parts face the screw holes for secure fixing.

Installing cabin door of nose landing gear

Diagram shows cabin door attachment points and springs.

• Parts: A-Nose gear cabin door (Front), B-Nose gear cabin door (Rear), C-Spring 1, D-Spring 2, E-Spring fixed part.

Instructions (Steps 1-4) for attaching the cabin doors with springs.

Installing rear landing gear

Diagram: Exploded view of the rear landing gear assembly with parts labeled A-R.

• Parts List: A-Retractable controller, B-Rear landing gear metal wire, C-Rear landing gear main supporting rod, D-Rear landing gear slant supporting rod, E-Rear landing gear shock absorber arm, F-Spring, G-Wheel shaft, H-Wheel (Ø60×16mm), I-Pin, J-E-buckle (Ø1.5mm), K-Jimi screw (M3×3mm), L-Jimi screw (M4×3mm), M-Screw (Pm3×4mm), N-Screw (PA2.6×10mm), O-Screw (Pm4×3mm), P-Rear landing gear cabin door, Q-Landing gear, R-Landing gear decorated cover.

Detailed instructions (Steps 1-7) for assembling the rear landing gear, including connecting wires, rods, shock absorbers, wheels, and attaching the cabin door and cover.

Installing the steering servo of nose landing gear

Diagram shows servo, frame, pushrod connection. Includes pushrod dimensions.

• Parts List: A-Servo fixed frame, B-Servo (9g), C-Wood piece, D-Screw (PWA2×8mm), E-Screw (PWA1.7×5mm), F-Pushrod fixed bolt, G-Steering pushrod, H-Nose gear steering control ring.

Instructions (Steps 1-4) for mounting the servo, frame, pushrod, and control ring.

Servo Introduction

Diagrams illustrating servo arm rotation. Clockwise rotation is defined as positive when the signal changes from 1000μs to 2000μs. Counterclockwise is reverse.

Servo Compatibility:

Servo connection instruction:

1. Use a Y-wire to connect servos (No. 1, No. 4), then insert into the rudder channel in the receiver.
2. Insert No. 2 servo and No. 3 servo into the aileron channel and elevator channel in the receiver.
3. Set up a "delta mix" in the transmitter to achieve coordinated movement.

Install on battery

Diagram shows battery installation location and compartment.

Instructions: Lever backward, remove the electronic compartment cover, then bundle the battery with Velcro. Before connecting the battery and receiver, switch on the transmitter and check that the throttle is in the low position.

Battery cabin size: 200×55×56mm

Recommended Battery Specifications:

• Standard battery: 4S 14.8V 4000mAh 35C or 6S 22.2V 4000mAh 35C.
• Advised capacity and discharge rate: 4S 14.8V 3700mAh, 6S 22.2V 3700mAh, 4S 14.8V 4500mAh, 6S 22.2V 4500mAh. Discharge rate C ≥ 30C.

Note: Different battery weights may affect the Center of Gravity (CG); ensure the CG is within the correct range.

Motor Specification

Motor details: #MO136585, 3658-2150KV.

Diagrams illustrating the dimensions of the 80mm 12-blade ducted fan and the 3658-2150KV inrunner motor.

Motor Specifications Table:

Important additional notes:

The Y-type clevis used in this product is equipped with a transparent silicone ring for secondary reinforcement, which can effectively prevent the clevis from accidentally loosening. Three steps illustrate the use of a Y-type clevis with a transparent silicone ring. The ring is used to secure the clevis to the control surface horn, preventing accidental loosening.

Center of Gravity

Correct Center of Gravity (CG) is directly related to the success of the flight. Please refer to the following CG diagram to adjust your plane's CG.

• You can move the battery forward or backward to adjust the Center of Gravity.
• If you cannot adjust the CG by moving the battery, you can also use other suitable material weights for counterweight to ensure the CG is in the correct position.

Diagram showing the top view of the Mirage 2000 jet with a highlighted Center of Gravity (CG) range indicated as 520-530mm (20.47~20.86 in).

Control surface direction and set up

After installing the plane, before flying, ensure the battery is fully charged, connect to the ESC, then use the radio to test and check that every control surface works properly.

Aileron

Diagrams illustrating aileron control surface movements in response to left and right stick inputs.

• Stick Left: Left aileron up, right aileron down.
• Stick Right: Left aileron down, right aileron up.

Elevator

Diagrams illustrating elevator control surface movements for up and down inputs.

• Up Elevator: Elevator up.
• Down Elevator: Elevator down.

Rudder

Diagrams illustrating rudder control surface movements in response to left and right stick inputs.

• Stick Left: Rudder left.
• Stick Right: Rudder right.

Dual Rates

According to our testing experience, setting the aileron/elevator rates according to the following parameters will be useful for flight. The low rate is good for flight control and suitable for initial flight or less skilled players. Choose one rate according to your circumstances.

Diagrams illustrating the measurement points (H1, H2) for control surface throws on the ailerons, rudder, and elevator.

Dual Rates Table:

Note: The table above has been adjusted to better reflect the structure of the original document's dual rates section, with specific H1/H2 measurements for each control surface at Low and High rates.

Troubleshooting Guide

Contact Information

Company: Dongguan Freewing Electronic Technology Ltd / HK Freewing Model International Limited

Address: FeiYi Building, face to Labor Bureau, Fumin Middle Road, Dalang Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China

Web: http://www.sz-freewing.com

Email: freewing@sz-freewing.com

Tel: 86-769-82669669

Fax: 86-769-82033233