Flyzone FLZA3332 User Manual

Wingspan: 73 in [1855 mm]
2
Wing Area: 526 in
[33.9 dm2]
Wing Loading: 7.9− 8.5 oz/ft
2
[24 − 26 g/dm2]
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 29− 31 oz [820 − 880 g]
Length: 47 in [1195 mm]
Radio: 4 – 5-channel
Motor: 28-30-1300 kV outrunner
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
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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.
Champaign, Illinois (217) 398-8970
E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico,® Inc. All rights reserved.
FLZA3330 RT F FLZA 3332 Tx-R
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLE THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assemble the Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assemble the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Final Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up the Radio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Check the Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set the Control Throws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Balance the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Charge the LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Perform a Range Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Monitor Your Flight Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
After the Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TTX404 INSTRUCTION MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PRECAUTIONS
Your Tidewater EP Sea Plane 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 “Tidewater EP Sea Plane,” if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
1. Operate the plane according to instructions. DO NOT alter or modify the model. If you make any modifi cations, you
void your warranty.
2. Test the operation of the model before each fl ight to insure that all equipment is operating properly and that the model remains structurally sound.
3. Fly only in large open areas free of trees, people, buildings, or any other obstacles.
4. Although the “Tidewater EP Sea Plane” is designed to be successfully fl own by the fi rst time pilot, you may still benefi t from the assistance of an experienced pilot for your
fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of an R/C club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots. You can also contact the National Academy of Aeronautics (AMA) which has over 2,500 chartered clubs across the country. Instructor training programs and insured newcomer training are available through any of these clubs. Contact the AMA at the following address or toll-free phone number:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Ph. (800) 435-9262 Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
The R/C model hobby becomes more and more enjoyable
as your experience grows. Your chances for success and graduation to higher levels are very good if you take your time and follow the fl ying instructions carefully and completely. We hope you enjoy fl ying your “Tidewater EP Sea Plane”.
FCC Requirement
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
Radio Control System
The RTF version comes equipped with a Tactic™ TTX404
four channel transmitter, 2.4GHz receiver, battery charger and AA transmitter batteries. The Tx-R “Prime” version of
your Tidewater Sea Plane requires you supply your own
battery, charger and four channel transmitter, so you’ll need to either purchase a Tactic TTX404 four channel 2.4GHz transmitter (TACJ2404) or any other 4-channel (or more) transmitter compatible with the Tactic AnyLink™ 2.4GHz radio adapter (TACJ2000)*. Using the AnyLink allows any compatible transmitter to work with the Tactic receiver.
* Visit Tx-Ready.com to see the AnyLink compatibility
chart or contact Product Support at the contact information on page 3.
Battery
The motor and propeller combination included with the Tidewater Sea Plane uses the ElectriFly 11.1V (3S) 2200mAh
30C LiPo battery (GPMP0861). If you have purchased the
TX-R “Prime” you need to purchase the ElectriFly 11.1V (3S)
2200mAh 30C LiPo battery (GPMP0861). Any other LiPo
with similar specifi cations should also be suitable. While a
larger battery may be a suitable alternative and has more capacity for theoretically longer fl ight times, the heavier weight can be detected in fl ight requiring slightly higher throttle settings for the same performance and only marginally longer
fl ight times. Technical Info: At full-throttle with the included
propeller the motor draws approximately 23A on the ground and approximately 20A in-fl ight. The average current draw in
fl ight is approximately 12A for an average current consumption
of approximately 205mAh per minute. Battery condition, fl ying style and weather conditions may cause performance to vary.
The ESC included with the Tidewater Sea Plane comes with
a Deans® Ultra Plug® connector. Any battery you purchase should have the same connector or an adapter allowing it to be used with the Deans® Ultra Plug® connector.
Charger
The RTF Tidewater Sea Plane comes equipped with a Great
Planes® 3S LiPo balancing Smart Charger (GPMM3318). If you have purchased the TX-R “Prime” you need to purchase
a charger. The Smart Charger is a safe way to charge your LiPo battery, but it’s very basic and just enough to get you started. The Smart Charger charges at a rate of .8 Amps, so it
will take at least one-and-a-half hours or more to charge your
battery. Eventually you’ll want to get more batteries and an advanced charger so you can charge faster and fl y more! For the most versatility, convenience and faster charging, the Great
Planes ElectriFly® Triton™ EQ AC/DC Charger (GPMM3155)
is highly recommended as an upgrade charger. The Triton EQ may be powered either by an external DC power source (such as a 12V battery), or a 110V AC outlet and can charge your batteries in as little as a half-hour or less (depending on the
condition of your batteries and the manufacturer’s specifi ed charge rate). The Triton EQ also has an LCD digital display screen so you can see how much capacity it took to charge the battery (handy for making calculations including fl ight time). The Triton EQ is a charger you can “grow into” because in addition to charging the LiPo batteries that will be used in your Tidewater, it can also charge many other types and sizes of batteries.
KIT INSPECTION
Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make
sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the
Kit Contents list.
Hobbico Product Support Ph: (217) 398-8970 ext. 5 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Fax: (217) 398-7721 Champaign, IL 61822
E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Flyzone Tidewater EP Sea Plane
are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service
can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.
hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu
on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided
on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer. Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, but
full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Order No. Description
FLZA6325
FLZA6326
FLZA6327
FLZA6328
FLZA6329
FLZA6330
FLZA6331
FLZA6332
FLZA6333
FLZA3664
GPMA4224
GPMQ6630
GPMM1830
GPMP0861
3
Wing
Fuselage
Pylon
Horizontal Stabilizer
Hatch
Spinner
Screw Set
Motor
Float Set
Propeller Adapter
Servo
u
4.5 Propeller
9
30A ESC
3S 11.1V 2200 Battery
CONTENTS
1. Fuselage
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ASSEMBLE THE MODEL
Before starting to assemble the Tidewater Sea Plane, we recommend charging the fl ight battery. Then, when you are ready to setup the radio system, the fl ight battery can be used to power the receiver. Refer to the charging instructions on page 9.
2. Wing
3. Tip Floats (1 pair)
4. Stabilizer and Elevator
5. Motor Pod and Motor
6. Spinner
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3
7. Prop Adapter
8. ESC
9. Prop
Assemble the Fuselage
2. A brass screw lock connector is pre-installed in the
bottom of the elevator. Loosen the screw and slide the screw lock connector onto the wire.
1. Insert the “z-bend” end of the elevator pushrod wire into
the outer hole of the servo arm.
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3. Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the fi n, aligning the
openings in the horizontal stabilizer with the tabs on the fi n.
Assemble the Wing
1. Locate the motor pod. Install the motor wires through
the hole in the top of the wing, pulling them through the wing until the pod rests against the top of the wing.
4. Install the 2.8mm x 25 mm machine screw into the top
of the horizontal stabilizer. Tighten the screw to secure the horizontal stabilizer to the fi n.
2. Secure the pod to the wing with two 4.75 mm x 50 mm
nylon bolts.
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3. The Tidewater has two tip fl oats. Insert one into each of
UP
DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
the openings at each end of the wing.
Final Assembly
2. Plug the three wires from the motor into the three wires
on the ESC. Plug the aileron servo lead into channel #1 in the receiver that is located on the left side of the fuselage under the wing saddle.
3. Slide the wing into the wing saddle. Secure the wing
with the ¼-20 x 2" nylon wing bolt.
Setting Up the Radio System
CAUTION: Perform the following steps without the propeller mounted to the motor. Do not install the propeller until instructed to do so.
1. If using the Tactic TTX404 radio system read the Radio
System Instructions section on page 12 in this manual. Then,
install four AA alkaline batteries in the transmitter with the correct polarity.
1. Remove the front hatch by simply pulling on the knob
on the hatch. Located under the hatch on the left side of the fuselage is the ESC. It is held in place with Velcro. Remove the ESC from the side of the fuselage.
2. Check that the servo reversing switches are confi gured
as shown.
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