KAVAN Vibe - Instruction manual - Revision history

Mr. KAVAN at 07:00, 29 January 2026

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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 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).
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Mr. KAVAN: Marked this version for translation

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	* 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.		* 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 who 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.

Mr. KAVAN at 06:10, 9 January 2025

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	=== Technical specifications ===		=== Technical specifications ===
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	=== Parts list ===		=== Parts list ===
	'''Main parts'''		'''Main parts'''
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	'''Carbon parts bundle'''		'''Carbon parts bundle'''
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	'''Small accessories bag'''		'''Small accessories bag'''
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Mrs. Kavan: /* RC kit installation and pre-flight check */

2024-05-06T06:16:08Z

RC kit installation and pre-flight check

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	! colspan="2" \|'''High rate'''		! colspan="2" \|'''High rate'''
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	* 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.		* 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 who 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.

Mr. KAVAN at 07:52, 22 April 2024

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	\|'''Propeller'''		\|'''Propeller'''
	\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7" SF]		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7"SF]
	\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7" SF]		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7"SF]
	\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 10×4.7" SF]		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 10×4.7"SF]
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	\|'''ESC'''		\|'''ESC'''

Mr. KAVAN at 07:39, 22 April 2024

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	{{Image frame\|width=900\|content=[[File:KAVAN Vibe - blue.png\|300px\|KAV02.8028 KAVAN Vibe - blue]][[File:KAVAN Vibe - green.png\|300px\|KAV02.8029 KAVAN Vibe - green]][[File:KAVAN Vibe - orange.png\|300px\|KAV02.8030 KAVAN Vibe - orange]]\|align=center\|pos=bot\|caption=<br>[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vibe-blue-161759 '''KAV02.8028'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #0072B6 \| blue }}''' &ensp; {{!}} &ensp; [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vibe-green-161760 '''KAV02.8029'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #39B54A \| green}}''' &ensp; {{!}} &ensp; [https://www.kavanrc.com~~/en~~/item/kavan-vibe-~~green~~-~~161760~~ '''KAV02.8030'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #F37021 \| orange}}'''}}		{{Image frame\|width=900\|content=[[File:KAVAN Vibe - blue.png\|300px\|KAV02.8028 KAVAN Vibe - blue]][[File:KAVAN Vibe - green.png\|300px\|KAV02.8029 KAVAN Vibe - green]][[File:KAVAN Vibe - orange.png\|300px\|KAV02.8030 KAVAN Vibe - orange]]\|align=center\|pos=bot\|caption=<br>[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vibe-blue-161759 '''KAV02.8028'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #0072B6 \| blue }}''' &ensp; {{!}} &ensp; [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vibe-green-161760 '''KAV02.8029'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #39B54A \| green}}''' &ensp; {{!}} &ensp; [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-vibe-orange-161761 '''KAV02.8030'''] '''KAVAN Vibe - {{font color \| #F37021 \| orange}}'''}}

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Mr. KAVAN: /* Parts list */

2024-04-22T07:35:40Z

Parts list

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	\|Carbon		\|Carbon
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Mr. KAVAN at 07:31, 22 April 2024

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	=== You will need ===		=== You will need ===
	* At least a four-channel RC kit, a power unit with ~~3-4S~~ LiPo flight pack and servos - refer to "Recommended power systems and servos."		* At least a four-channel RC kit, a power unit with 3–4S LiPo flight pack and servos - refer to "Recommended power systems and servos."
	* '''Regular modeller‘s tools:''' modeller‘s knife, screwdrivers, pliers, electric drill with drill bits, 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, No. 180–360 sandpaper, etc.
	* '''Glue:''' medium and thin CA glue, accelerator for CA glue, hot melt glue.		* '''Glue:''' medium and thin CA glue ([https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-thin-en-152583 KAV56.9951], [https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-power-ca-20g-medium-en-152585 KAV56.9952]), accelerator for CA glue ([https://www.kavanrc.com/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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	\|'''Motor'''		\|'''Motor'''
	\|KAVAN C3536-1000		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-brushless-motor-c3536-1000-140805 KAVAN C3536-1000]
	\|KAVAN ~~PRO 3536~~-1000		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-brushless-motor-c3536-1000-140805 KAVAN C3536-1000]
	\|KAVAN ~~PRO 3536~~-1000		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-brushless-motor-c3536-1000-140805 KAVAN C3536-1000]
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	\|'''Propeller'''		\|'''Propeller'''
	\|APC 11×4.~~7“SF~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7" SF]
	\|APC 11×4.~~7“SF~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 11×4.7" SF]
	\|APC 10×4.~~7“SF~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/apc-11x4-7-slow-flyer-pusher-112933 APC 10×4.7" SF]
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''ESC'''		\|'''ESC'''
	\|KAVAN R-40SB Plus		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-r-40sb-plus-brushless-ecs-sbec-40a-153744 KAVAN R-40SB Plus]
	\|KAVAN R-50SB Plus		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-r-50sb-plus-brushless-esc-sbec-50a-153745 KAVAN R-50SB Plus]
	\|KAVAN R-50SB Plus		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-r-50sb-plus-brushless-esc-sbec-50a-153745 KAVAN R-50SB Plus]
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Battery'''		\|'''Battery'''
	\|KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1800mAh 40/80C		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-li-po-1800mah-11-1v-40-80c-20-0wh-140752 KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1800mAh 40/80C]
	\|KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1300mAh 40/80C		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-li-po-1300mah-11-1v-40-80c-14-4wh-140749 KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1300mAh 40/80C]
	\|KAVAN LiPo 14,8V 1300mAh 40/80C		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/kavan-li-po-1300mah-14-8v-40-80c-19-24wh-140750 KAVAN LiPo 14,8V 1300mAh 40/80C]
	\|-		\|-
	\|'''Servos'''		\|'''Servos'''
	\|KAVAN GO-13MG~~, Hitec HS~~-~~65MG, HS~~-~~70MG~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/go-13mg-servo-13g-0-12s-60-2-8kg-cm-140701 KAVAN GO-13MG]
	\|KAVAN GO-1013MG~~, Hitec HS~~-~~5065MG, HS~~-~~5070MH~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/go-1013mg-0-13s-60-3-8kg-cm-144745 KAVAN GO-1013MG]
	\|KAVAN GO-1013MG~~, Hitec HS-5065MG, HS-5070MH~~		\|[https://www.kavanrc.com/item/go-1013mg-0-13s-60-3-8kg-cm-144745 KAVAN GO-1013MG]
	\|}		\|}

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	=== RC kit installation and pre-flight check ===		=== RC kit installation and pre-flight check ===
	* Refer to the instruction manual of your radio and carefully hook up the on-board electronics. The correct linkage length and control surface neutral position - refer to assembly steps 37, 43 and 45.		* Refer to the instruction manual of your radio and carefully hook up the on-board electronics. The correct linkage length and control surface neutral position - refer to assembly steps '''37''', '''43''' and '''45'''.
	* When everything is 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 farther from the control surface on the control horn. And vice versa.		* When everything is 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 farther 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 aerobatic 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 aerobatic and skilled pilots.
	* Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If incorrect, swap two of the three wires between the ESC and motor or program the ESC (refer to the ESC manual).		* Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If incorrect, 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) 85 mm, refer to Fig. 69. You can fine-tune the CG position later 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) 85 mm, refer to '''Fig. 69.''' You can fine-tune the CG position later 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 a 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.

Mr. KAVAN at 08:05, 19 April 2024

2024-04-19T08:05:59Z

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Mr. KAVAN at 08:02, 19 April 2024

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