F4U Corsair RTF Instruction Manual ParkZone® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Southern Way Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Otto Hahn Str. 9a 25337 Elmshorn Germany The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. © 2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc. parkzone.com 12696 Wingspan: 44 in (1118mm) Length: 36 in (914mm) Weight (RTF): 30 oz (875 g) Radio: Spektrum DX5e 2.4GHz DSM2 Radio System Battery : 3-cell 1800mAh Li-Po battery (PKZ1031) Motor: PKZ 480-size, 960Kv outrunner brushless motor ESC: E-flite 30A brushless ESC with Switch-Mode BEC (EFLA1030) Charge-and-FlyTM Park Flyer Step 1 F4U Corsair Instruction Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone F4U Corsair. One of the most popular Warbirds of WWII, the Corsair was also one of the most feared by the Axis powers. Nicknamed the "sweetheart of Okinawa" by American pilots and "whistling death" by the Japanese, the F4U's most notable feature was the "bent" wing that was necessary to allow clearance for its massive propeller, which was powered by the incredible Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine. You can now enjoy flying your own F4U with this beautiful ParkZone replica. ® Install Transmitter Batteries 1. Insert four new AA batteries (supplied) into the transmitter, observing proper polarity. 2. Turn the power switch on and check for the green Your ParkZone F4U Corsair RTF purchase includes everything needed to get you in the air--all in one box. You will only need to attach the wing, landing gear, horizontal tail and charge the battery pack prior to taking to the air. Everyone at ParkZone is committed to giving you the most enjoyable flight experience possible. In order for your first flight to be safe and successful, we ask that you do not fly until you have read these instructions thoroughly. The ParkZone F4U Corsair comes with a fully proportional full range 5-channel SpektrumTM DX5e 2.4GHz DSM2TM radio system with full control of throttle, ailerons, elevator and rudder. If you are not experienced at flying one of HobbyZone's 3-channel aircraft, or any other 3-channel radio controlled aircraft, we recommend that you do not fly this aircraft. If you still choose to fly, you will need to seek the help of an experienced radio control pilot during your first several flights. This is especially important if you have not flown a 3-channel airplane with aileron control as one of the channels. Crash damage is not covered under the warranty. Your ParkZone F4U Corsair DX5e radio system and its revolutionary Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 technology allows you to take to the skies without the threat of interference. You can also re-use the radio system in similar applications if you so choose, giving you the ultimate in value and flexibility. glowing LED to ensure the batteries have been installed correctly. Once this is confirmed, turn the radio off. 3. Replace the batteries when you hear the lowbattery alarm (beeping sound). Step 2 Charging the Aircraft Battery Your F4U Corsair comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are assembling the aircraft. The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps. To Complete the Charging Process 1. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet), or use the HBZ6513 and attach to 12V DC power supply. Once your charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay and then you will hear an audible "beep" and the green (ready) LED will flash. 2. Refer to the chart below to select the appropriate charge rates: BATTERY CAPACITY 300--400mAh 500--1000mAh 1000--1500mAh 1500--2000mAh 2000mAh + MAX. CHARGE RATE 300mAh 500mAh 1A 1.5A 2.0A DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features: · · · · · · · · Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs Variable charge rates from 300mAh­2A Automatically detects incorrect cell count selection Simple single push-button operation LED charge status indicator LED cell balance indicator Audible beeper indicates power and charge status 12V accessory outlet input cord FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Selecting a charge rate higher than 1x battery capacity may cause a fire! 3. Select the proper number of cells that you will be charging, either 2 or 3 cells. 4. Locate the safety charge lead on the battery pack. The charge lead of a 3-cell Li-Po battery will plug into the larger 4-pin port on the bottom right of the charger. A 2-cell pack will need to plug into the 3-pin port on the bottom left of the charger. Once the battery is properly plugged into the correct port, it will beep 3 times if it is a 3-cell, and twice if it is a 2-cell pack. Once this is done, you are ready to proceed to charge the battery pack. 5. Push the start button to begin the charging process. Once this is done, the charger will make Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user's responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. Specifications · Input power: 12V DC, 3A · Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh · Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2 amps Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union 3S 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po Battery Pack The ParkZone 3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone Li-Po balancing charger. 3 4 Step 2 cont. an audible beep that matches the cell count, and then the red (charge) LED will begin to flash. Do not adjust the current once the charger has begun to charge. Note: At times, the green LED may also flash during the charging process, indicating that the charger is balancing one or more of the cells at the same time it is charging the battery pack. When this is occurring, the red and green LEDs will both be flashing. It will not always be necessary for the cells to be balanced. 6. When the battery pack is fully charged, you will hear an audible beep for about 3 seconds, and the green LED will be solid. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion. Failure to do so could cause a fire. Step 3 Attaching the Wing In order to attach the wing of your Corsair, please follow these simple instructions: the bottom of the fuselage. 6. Slide the aileron leads inside the fuselage so that they will not become pinched in between the wing and the fuselage when securing the wing. 7. Slide the leading edge of the wing into the fuselage as shown, making certain it is perfectly centered. This must be done correctly in order to allow the screw to thread into the fuselage. Once you are certain the wing is centered, tighten the screw to secure the wing. 8. Connect the aileron leads to the pre-installed Y-harness, noting proper orientation. The servo leads are polarized to fit one way. 9. Replace the canopy by aligning the pins on the front of the hatch with the fuselage. The magnet at the rear of the hatch will ensure it is secure. 3S Port 1. Locate the wing securing screw (3mm x 30mm) in the box. 2. Remove the canopy hatch by gently pulling up on the back of the hatch and set it aside. Removing the hatch will aid in routing the aileron leads from the wing into the fuselage. 3. Turn over the fuselage so you are looking at the bottom. Do the same with the wing. 4. Carefully align the two locator pins on the back of the wing into the two small holes in the back of the fuselage. 5. Route the aileron leads through the access hole in 5 6 Step 4 Installing the Landing Gear Install the main landing gear by inserting the wire into the locator hole in the wing. Swivel the landing gear toward the retaining clips and gently snap into place. NOTE: The landing gear is directional. When properly installed, the landing gear will rake forward to add stability in landing. If the gear does not angle forward when installed, simply reverse the landing gear. Step 5 Attaching the Horizontal Stabilizer 1. Locate the horizontal stabilizer of the tail. 2. Slide the horizontal stabilizer in the allotted space of the fuselage, making sure the control horn installed in the elevator will properly align with the pushrod and clevis exiting the back of the fuselage. 3. When you are certain the horizontal stabilizer is centered correctly and in the right place, use the tape provided to properly secure the stabilizer to the fuselage. Use the tape on the top and bottom of each side of the horizontal stabilizer (total of 4 applications). 4. Make sure the throttle stick is in the full down (idle) position. Turn on the transmitter and plug in the flight battery. 5. Locate the lower clevis and pushrod exiting the right side of the fuselage, and attach the clevis to the outermost hole on the elevator control horn. Slide the included retainer over the clevis to ensure the clevis will not open. 6. Make any trim adjustments as necessary prior to flight (see step 7). Note: To make trim adjustments to the horizontal stabilizer: a. Confirm the throttle stick is in the full down (idle) position and turn on the DX5e transmitter. b. Connect the blue EC3 battery connector into the EC3 device connector on the speed control. c. Use the elevator trim of the radio by moving up or down to achieve neutral position when the gimbal is also at neutral. If these changes are not sufficient, center the transmitter elevator trim (distinguished by a long tone), then remove the clevis from the elevator control horn and turn clevis in or out as needed to move the elevator alignment back to neutral. Warning: Always keep hands and all objects away from the propeller in case the motor is engaged. A moving propeller can cause severe injury and damage. Installing Landing Skids (Optional) Two landing gear skids have been included with the F4U Corsair should you choose to fly without the landing gear. To install, simply apply the skids over the landing 7 gear mounts and secure with the included screws. The rear edge of the skids can be secured to the Z-Foam using double-sided tape." 8 Step 6 Installing or Replacing the Propeller and Spinner Your F4U Corsair has come with 2 different propellers. · The 2-blade (installed) propeller is slightly more efficient and offers a little more thrust. · The 3-blade propeller allows for more scale-type flights, yet performs very well. Step 8 Spektrum DX5e Radio System Your ParkZone F4U Corsair is equipped with the revolutionary Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 radio system. This radio system allows you to fly with the confidence of knowing you will be safe from interference. For more details regarding the Spektrum DX5e radio system, please see the dedicated DX5e manual included with your F4U. applies to the receiver (in the U.S.A) 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 1. Remove the prop hub by inserting a hex driver through the holes drilled in the hub. Carefully grasp the propeller and turn the prop hub counterclockwise to loosen the hub. 2. Slide propeller on. Make sure pitch numbers on prop are visible from the front of the airplane. 3. Re-install the prop hub by turning it clockwise. The hex driver should be used as in Step 1 to ensure the hub is tight. NOTE: Always confirm the flight batt ...