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The E-flite Splendor aircraft and its AS3X system were designed together to help 
an intermediate pilot apply standard flying skills to precision flying. This aircraft 
excels in precision maneuvers. While the AS3X system is activated, you can 
practice precision maneuvers in more wind or tougher conditions. This system 
gives this aircraft the feel of a bigger aircraft, similar to a 2-meter F3A competi-
tion aircraft. 

Switch between F3A and 3D options, while in flight, using the assigned channel 
5/AUX switch on your transmitter: 
•  Use the F3A option for high speed, precision maneuvers 
•  Use the 3D option for low speed, controlled flying-beyond-the-stall 

maneuvers

If you compete under national (AMA) or international rules (FAI), turn all gains to 
zero to deactivate the AS3X system (refer to the receiver manual). Competition 
rules do not allow the use of gyros or a stabilization system. 

Visit www.fai.org, www.modelaircraft.org or www.mini-iac.com for current 

radio-controlled aerobatic competition rules. If desired, search for “Known” 

patterns, published annually for competitors to practice.

For your first attempts, fly on an imaginary line perpen-

dicular to a line directly in front of you. Strive to enter 

and exit maneuvers in straight and level flight.

A loop must have a constant radius and must be flown 

in the vertical plane throughout. Loops, including snaps 

or rolls, must have all rotations within the radius of the 

loop.

Rolls may be flown individually or as part of other ma-
neuvers. The rate of roll must be constant, with a well-
defined start and stop. Point rolls must hesitate equally 
at each point. When flown correctly, there should not be 
any pitch up or down to start the roll. A roll should also 
start and end on the same line of travel. This requires 
coordination between the rudder and elevator to hold 
the aircraft on-line throughout the rotation

F3A competitions include combinations of rolls with 
loops or circles, requiring coordination of all 4 channels. 
Keep your aircraft on the circular path with tail control 
while executing rolls with the ailerons.

All spins start and end on horizontal lines. The model 

must be stalled so that the entry is near horizontal in 

a nose-high attitude, with the nose rising as speed 

decreases. The nose drops as the aircraft stalls. At the 

same time, the wing drops in the direction of the spin. 

Attempt to make your aircraft enter a spin directly in 

front of you. 

A snap roll is a rapid rotation where the aircraft’s nose 

makes a visible break in heading from its track in pitch 

and yaw for the duration of the roll. Practice is required 

to get the aircraft to start and stop at the desired rota-

tion, as wel as to keep the aircraft from losing too much 

energy.

A Stall Turn or Hammerhead is a change of flight 

direction at stall speed in the vertical plane. The model 

should turn in a space no wider than 1.5 times the 

width of the wing span. 

Increasing your skills takes time. Practice regularly and try following a plan 
for increasing your skills. Mastering one maneuver at a time may be more 
beneficial than trying to learn everything all at once. Always stay aware of 
your aircraft’s performance in different conditions and attitudes: