KAVAN Savage Mini - Instruction manual - Revision history

Mr. KAVAN at 06:58, 29 January 2026

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	If you have any questions about the SAVAGE Mini and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).		If you have any questions about the SAVAGE Mini and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).
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	=== Introduction ===		=== Introduction ===
	~~Congratulation~~ on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic ~~SAVAGE~~ Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.		Congratulations on your purchase of the high-performance 3D aerobatic '''Savage Mini''' model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.

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	Assure that the model is in perfect ~~conditions~~ before every flight, taking care that all the equipment works correctly and that the model is undamaged in its structure.		Assure that the model is in perfect condition before every flight, taking care that all the equipment works correctly and that the model is undamaged in its structure.

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	Fly only in days with light breeze and in a safe place away from any obstacles.		Fly only on days with a light breeze and in a safe place away from any obstacles.

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	* Sunday 3D: For 3D aerobatic beginners and Sunday flyers.		* Sunday 3D: For 3D aerobatic beginners and Sunday flyers.
	* 3D: For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.		* 3D: For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.
	{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' 20–30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using ~~analog~~ servos. However, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.}}		{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' 20–30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using analogue servos. However, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.}}
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	=== Assembly ===		=== Assembly ===
	~~Follow~~ the illustrated, step-by-step building manual ~~on pages 9–15 please~~.		Please follow the illustrated, step-by-step building manual below.

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	* Referring to the instruction manual of your radio carefully hook up the onboard electronics. Correct linkage length - refer to assembly steps 24, 50 and 60 ~~please~~.		* Referring to the instruction manual of your radio carefully hook up the onboard electronics. Correct linkage length - please refer to assembly steps 24, 50 and 60.
	* Once everything has been correctly connected, turn on your transmitter and plug in the flight pack. Check the neutral positions and throws of all control surfaces. If you ~~needed~~ to make the control surface throws smaller, simply move the pushrod closer to the centre on the servo arm or move it far from the control surface on the control horn. And vice versa.		* Once everything has been correctly connected, turn on your transmitter and plug in the flight pack. Check the neutral positions and throws of all control surfaces. If you need to make the control surface throws smaller, simply move the pushrod closer to the centre on the servo arm or move it far from the control surface on the control horn. And vice versa.

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	* The "Low rate" recommended control surface throws are suitable for a less skilled pilot and classic pattern aerobatics. The "High rate" setting is for 3D aerobatics and skilled pilots.		* The "Low rate" recommended control surface throws are suitable for a less skilled pilot and classic pattern aerobatics. The "High rate" setting is for 3D aerobatics and skilled pilots.
	* Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If it was incorrect, simply swap two of the ~~tree~~ wires between the ESC and motor or program the ESC (refer to the ESC manual).		* Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If it was incorrect, simply swap two of the three wires between the ESC and motor or program the ESC (refer to the ESC manual).
	* Attach the flight pack to the side of the bottom part of the fuselage using a strip of hook-and-loop tape to get the correct position of the centre of gravity (CG) 230 mm, refer to Fig. 63. You can fine tune the CG position later in order to suit your flying style.		* Attach the flight pack to the side of the bottom part of the fuselage using a strip of hook-and-loop tape to get the correct position of the centre of gravity (CG) 230 mm, refer to Fig. 63. You can fine-tune the CG position later in order to suit your flying style.
	* Fully charge your flight pack and transmitter batteries, check the proper function of your radio and perform the range check of your radio according to its instruction manual. The range has to be almost the same with the motor off and at full throttle (no more than 10 % decrease is acceptable). DO NOT try to fly unless the range check is 100% successful.		* Fully charge your flight pack and transmitter batteries, check the proper function of your radio and perform the range check of your radio according to its instruction manual. The range has to be almost the same with the motor off and at full throttle (no more than a 10% decrease is acceptable). DO NOT try to fly unless the range check is 100% successful.

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	=== Flying ===		=== Flying ===
	The test flying and fine-tuning is pretty much straightforward. There will be no surprise for a medium-advanced pilot ~~that~~ is supposed to fly this model.		The test flying and fine-tuning is pretty much straightforward. There will be no surprise for a medium-advanced pilot who is supposed to fly this model.

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	=== Parts list ===		=== Parts list ===
	If in ~~doubts~~, the ~~manual step~~ No. will help you identify the part.		If in doubt, the "Step No." will help you identify the part.
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Mr. KAVAN at 12:22, 8 January 2025

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	\|KAVAN ~~R–30B~~		\|[https://kavanrc.com/item/kavan-r-30sb-plus-brushless-esc-sbec-30a-160597 KAVAN R-30SB Plus]
	\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-pro-30sb-brushless-esc-30a-140843 KAVAN PRO–30SB]		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-pro-30sb-brushless-esc-30a-140843 KAVAN PRO–30SB]
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Mr. KAVAN at 12:20, 8 January 2025

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	== Introduction ==		=== Introduction ===
	Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.		Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.

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	=== Specification ===		=== Specification ===
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	* 3D: For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.		* 3D: For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.
	{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' 20–30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using analog servos. However, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.}}		{{Note\|type=info\|text='''Note:''' 20–30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using analog servos. However, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.}}
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	=== Parts list ===		=== Parts list ===
	If in doubts, the manual step No. will help you identify the part.		If in doubts, the manual step No. will help you identify the part.
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	Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.		Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.		Congratulation on your purchase of the high performance 3D aerobatic SAVAGE Mini model. You are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually unbreakable EPP (extruded polypropylene) foam powered by a mighty brushless motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying a "full house" trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will enjoy this bad boy.

			{{Image frame\|width=900\|content=[[File:KAVAN Savage Mini - blue.png\|300px\|KAV02.8027 KAVAN Savage Mini - blue]]\|align=center\|pos=bot\|caption=<br>[https://kavanrc.com/item/kavan-savage-mini-blue-149280 '''KAV02.8027'''] '''KAVAN Savage Mini - {{font color \| #0072B6 \| blue }}'''}}

	=== Before you start === <!--T:2-->		=== Before you start === <!--T:2-->

Mrs. Kavan: /* Recommended power systems and servos */

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Recommended power systems and servos

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	* At least four channel RC set, a power unit with 3S LiPo flight pack and servos - refer to "Recommended power systems and servos".		* At least four channel RC set, a power unit with 3S LiPo flight pack and servos - refer to "Recommended power systems and servos".
	* Regular modeller’s tools: modeller’s knife ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-knife-with-cutting-mat-156305 KAV66.770]), screwdrivers, pliers, electric drill with drill bits (3.0 mm), No. 180–360 sandpaper, etc.		* Regular modeller’s tools: modeller’s knife ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-knife-with-cutting-mat-156305 KAV66.770]), screwdrivers, pliers, electric drill with drill bits (3.0 mm), No. 180–360 sandpaper, etc.
	* Glue: medium ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-medium-en-152585 #KAV56.9952]) and thin ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-thin-en-152583 #KAV56.9951]) CA glue, accelerator for CA glue ([https://www.kavanrc.com/en/item/kavan-ca-activator-spray-150ml-152569 #KAV56.9958] / [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-ca-activator-spray-200ml-152570 #KAV56.9959]), hot melt glue.		* Glue: medium ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-medium-en-152585 KAV56.9952]) and thin ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-thin-en-152583 KAV56.9951]) CA glue, accelerator for CA glue ([https://www.kavanrc.com/en/item/kavan-ca-activator-spray-150ml-152569 KAV56.9958] / [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-ca-activator-spray-200ml-152570 KAV56.9959]), hot melt glue.

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Mrs. Kavan: /* Guarantee */

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Guarantee

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	If you have any questions about the SAVAGE ~~MINI~~ and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).		If you have any questions about the SAVAGE Mini and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).
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Mrs. Kavan: /* Guarantee */

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Guarantee

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	If you have any questions about the ~~VIBE~~ and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).		If you have any questions about the SAVAGE MINI and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail ('''info@kavanrc.com''' for general technical information, '''service@kavanrc.com''' for service) or by phone ('''+420 466 260 133''' for general technical information, '''+420 463 358 700''' for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).
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