Flyzone FLZA3312 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

Wing

Area:

49 in
[1245 mm]

39.5 in
[1005 dm2]

2

WARRANTY

Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both

material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Hobbico’s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material
used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return

Weight:

Wing

™

Loading:

Length:

Radio:

this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.

38– 42 oz
[1075 –1190 g]

13–15 oz/ft

2

[40– 46 g/dm2]

39.5 in
[1005mm]

4-channel
radio system

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

© 2012 Hobbico®, Inc. All rights reserved. FLZA3310 Mnl

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

TTX404 TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Power Switch, LED, and Low Battery Alarm . . . . . . . . 3

ADJUSTABLE STICKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CHARGE JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TRAINER FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

BIND THE RECEIVER TO THE TX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FAILSAFE FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INTRODUCTION

Chris Foss’ successful AcroWot design is now available to
you in a smaller EPO version that is virtually ready to fl y right
out of the box. The AcroWot MKII boasts the same docile,
aerobatic fl ight characteristics as the original in a durable and
convenient electric package that will be ready to fl y whenever
you are. With self-aligning tail surfaces and electronics already
installed, assembly will be complete in less than an hour.

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
AcroWot MKII visit the Flyzone® web site at www.fl yzoneplanes.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the AcroWot MKII.
If there is new technical information or changes to this model a

“tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Charge the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ASSEMBLE THE ACROWOT MKII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Perform a Range Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Monitor Your Flight Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS…

FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Your AcroWot MKII should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the AcroWot, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.

2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.

If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org

IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.

3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition.

All components must be correctly installed so that the model

operates correctly on the ground and in the air. You must
check the operation of the model and all components before
every fl ight.

5. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you’re not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends on how
you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model, and no representations
are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of
your completed model.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Radio Control System

The AcroWot MKII Tx-R™ (Transmitter Ready™) comes with

the servos and receiver installed, so all that is required is a
4-channel transmitter. The Tactic™ TTX404 2.4GHz spread
spectrum 4-channel transmitter (TACJ2404) is included with
the RTF (ready to fl y) version of the AcroWot, so this same
radio system is ideal for your Tx-R version, too.

❍ Tactic TTX404 2.4GHz 4-channel transmitter

(TACJ2404)

❍ (4) AA batteries will be required to operate the

recommended transmitter (FUGP7308).

If you already own a transmitter that you plan to use with the
AcroWot, fi rst make sure it is in the compatibility list at www.

Tx-Ready.com/anylink-chart.html. If so, you can purchase

the AnyLink 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter to allow your
transmitter to communicate with the pre-installed Tactic receiver.

❍ Tactic AnyLink™ 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter

(TACJ2000)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT™ 2.4GHz Adapter Cable Futaba®

Hitec® Round (TACM0003)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Adapter Cable Hitec

Aurora (TACM0004)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Cable Spektrum®

DX4e/5e/7s/8 (TACM0005)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Adapter Cable Futaba

12Z 14MZ (TACM0006)

Battery and Charger

The AcroWot MKII RTF comes complete with a motor battery

and charger. The AcroWot MKII Tx-R version requires an

1800mAh 11.1V LiPo battery and LiPo Charger. The AcroWot

MKII was designed for the Flyzone 1800mAh 11.1V LiPo
battery (FLZA6024). Other LiPo batteries similar in size with
the same voltage and capacity may also work, but they may
not fi t properly in the battery compartment or have the same
type of battery connector. In addition to a battery, a LiPo
battery charger is also required and there are several that will
work (depending on your budget and requirements). A safe,
economical charger is the ElectriFly® 3S (3-cell/ 11.1V) LiPo
Smart Charger (GPMM3318). The Smart Charger includes
adapters to charge from a 110V wall outlet or a 12V DC outlet
from a car. The Smart Charger will take approximately 2-1/2
to 3 hours to fully charge the battery. For a more advanced
charger we recommend the ElectriFly Triton EQ AC/DC
Charger. (GPMM3155) The Triton EQ can charge NiCd, NiMh,
Lead-Acid, Li-Ion, LiPo, and LiFe battery chemistries. It has
a built-in cell balancer and is loaded with features such as a
backlit LCD that will display charge settings and realtime data
during charge, 5A max charge rate, 1–14 NiCd or NiMH cells
or 1–6S lithium cells, safety features, etc.

TTX404 TRANSMITTER

To install the batteries, slide the battery door down. Insert the

cells as shown in the diagram, making sure to note proper
polarity for each cell. Close the battery door.

Power Switch, LED,

and Low Battery Alarm

The red power LED should light when the power switch is

moved upwards to the “ON” position. The Tx should have
adequate power for fl ight when the LED is on constantly.

Anytime the LED begins to fl ash, accompanied by the

sounding of an audible tone, the Tx battery voltage has
dropped too low and operation of the model should NOT

be attempted!

WARNING! Never operate an R/C model
with weak Tx batteries! Reduced operational
range and/or possible loss of control of the

aircraft could result. Replace weak alkaline
batteries, or re-charge NiCd or NiMH batteries before
attempting a fl ight!

If during a fl ight the Tx LED starts to fl ash, accompanied
by the sounding of audible tones, it’s a warning that the

Tx batteries have become weak and the aircraft should be

landed as soon as possible!

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ADJUSTABLE STICKS

The length of both gimbal sticks can be adjusted as desired.

Loosen the set screw inside the center of the stick with a
2mm hex wrench. Rotate the stick end counter-clockwise to
lengthen the stick, or clockwise to shorten the stick. Once
the desired stick length is found, tighten the set screw with
the hex wrench.

CHARGE JACK

WARNING!! Do NOT attempt to recharge
alkaline batteries! The charge jack should
ONLY be used if rechargeable cells are used
in the transmitter.

The TTX404 includes a built-in charge jack for convenient

recharging of NiCd or NiMH batteries, and is compatible
with charge leads designed for Futaba® brand transmitters.
(HCAP0101) This jack is NOT compatible with charge
leads for Hitec®, Airtronics®, JR® or Spektrum® radios. The
dimensions for compatible charge plugs are as shown in the
picture below.

To use the charge jack with optional rechargeable batteries,

fi rst remove the sticker that covers the charge jack on the
side of the Tx – making sure not to allow any object to be
inserted inside the jack itself. Next, insert the cells inside
the Tx’s battery compartment noting proper polarity. Make
sure the transmitter’s power switch is in the OFF position.
Connect a compatible charge lead to the jack and follow the
instructions included with the charger for charging of NiCd or
NiMH batteries that are rated at 4.8V.

Tactic’s optional TACP1000 rechargeable battery and wall

charger kit includes eight “AA” size rechargeable NiMH cells
and 110V AC wall charger, which is compatible with this Tx
and can be found at local retailers. Make sure to follow the
instructions included with the charge kit.

WARNING!! It’s not recommended to charge

batteries at greater than 1 amp through this

charge jack. Fast charging of NiCd and

NiMH batteries should ONLY be done with
chargers that are specifi cally designed to include the
peak-detection function which can automatically stop
charge when full charge is detected. Misuse, improper
charging, or over-charging of rechargeable cells can
result in damage to the cells that could include cell
rupture, explosion, or fi re!!

TRAINER FUNCTION

The TTX404 Tx includes a built-in wireless trainer function

– no trainer cable required! This trainer system connects a

teacher’s Tactic Tx to a student’s Tactic Tx by wireless
connection. Tactic’s wireless trainer function is not compatible
with trainer systems in any other brand radios.

IMPORTANT! Before attempting to fl y the

airplane, it’s very important to make sure all

reversing switches and trim lever adjustments

on the student’s Tx match the settings on the
teacher’s Tx! Otherwise, the airplane could suddenly veer
off in an unwanted manner when the teacher’s trainer switch
is pressed. Proper matching of the student and teacher’s

Tx settings should ensure that no unexpected movements

occur when the trainer switch is pressed. This is especially
true of the throttle control!

1. The Tx that was used to setup the controls on the
aircraft must be used by the TEACHER.

2. The student must use a separate Tactic Tx with
wireless trainer function.

3. Place the teacher and student’s transmitters within 1
meter of each other, and make sure the throttle stick
for each Tx is set to idle.

4. Turn ON the power switch for the Tx being held by the
student.

5. Pull and hold the trainer switch on the teacher’s Tx,
and then turn ON the teacher’s Tx power switch.

6. The LED on the teacher’s Tx will fl ash 3 times to
indicate it has become bound with the student’s Tx.

7. The teacher can then release his trainer switch.

8. Once both transmitters are bound together, power

can be applied to the receiver to prepare for fl ight.

When the training session has ended, with the model on the
ground and all power removed from the model, place both
transmitters within 1 meter of each other and simply turn the
power switch for both transmitters to the OFF position. This
will terminate the wireless link between both transmitters. If
additional training will be performed again, return to step 1
above to re-establish the wireless link between the teacher
and student’s transmitters.

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