KAVAN Beta 1400 Kit - Instruction manual

Introduction

Congratulation on your purchase of the BETA 1400 motor powered glider. You are about to embark on a magical journey into the fascinating world of electric powered RC aeroplanes. The BETA 1400 manufactured of the virtually unbreakable EPO foam packed with the latest 2.4GHz radio technology and powered with a mighty brushless motor and LiPo batteries will help to become an experienced pilot in no time! BETA 1400 is not just an entry level plane but actually a quite good thermal glider that will please any Sunday pilot – a newcomer as well as a seasoned pro!

Features

Builder’s kit, EPO foam parts
Aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle control
Easy handling and high stability, durable, virtually unbreakable electric motor powered glider
Powerful brushless outrunner motor (not supplied in the kit)
Large wing area, low weight
Lightweight LiPo flight pack (not supplied in the kit)

Technical specifications

Wingspan	1400 mm
Length	966 mm
All-up weight	700–770 g
Wing Area	24.5 dm²
Wing Loading	28.6–31.4 g/dm²
Motor	C2814-1400 outrunner
ESC	KAVAN R-20B 20 A with BEC 5 V

*) Not supplied in the kit.

Safety precautions

General Warnings

An RC aeroplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in a safe place, following all instructions and recommendations in this manual. Beware of the propeller! Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the spinning propeller, including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Ensure that your and other people’s hands and face are kept away from the rotating propeller.

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries

Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more vulnerable than alkaline or NiCd/NiMH batteries used in R/C applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

Always operate your model in an open area away from power lines, cars, traffic, or people.

Avoid operating your model in populated areas where injury or damage can occur.

Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) which you use.

Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.

Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth, as it could cause serious injury or even death.

Kit contents

EPO foam moulded parts
small accessories
7×6" folding prop and spinner
2 sheets of stickers

You will also need the following accessories and tools (not included in the kit)

RC set, power unit, battery

at least a 4-channel transmitter and receiver
LiPo flight pack 11.1 V 1600–2700 mAh
KAVAN C2814–1400 brushless motor or similar
KAVAN R–20B 20 A ESC or similar
4× KAVAN GO–09 servos or similar
short Y-cable or 2× 20–30 cm extension cable

Tools

small Phillips and flat screwdrivers
1.5 mm Allen key or screwdriver
hot melt glue gun
sandpaper No. 150–200

Glue

medium or thick cyanoacrylate glue (e.g. KAV9952 or KAV9953)
low or medium strength thread locker (blue - e.g. KAV9970)
hot melt glue or MS polymer glue (e.g. BISON Poly Max®, Soudal T-Rex®)
clear sticky tape