Flyzone FLZA4022 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

™

Wing

Area:

Weight:

Wing

Loading:

59.5 in
[1510mm]

2

430 in
[27.7 dm2]

3–3.25 lb
[1360 –1470 g]

16–17 oz/ft
[49– 52 g/dm2]

2

Length:

Radio:

Motor:

38.5 in
[980mm]

5-channel
radio system

40mm dia.
850kV outrunner,
40A ESC,
12x6 propeller

WARRANTY

Flyzone 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 Flyzone’s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Flyzone reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Flyzone 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.

© 2012 Hobbico®, Inc. All rights reserved. FLZA4020 FLZA4022 Mnl

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LiPo Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mount the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mount the Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone 1/10th-scale de Havilland

DHC-2 Beaver RTF/Tx-R. For anybody who enjoys fl ying fl oat
planes or who aspires to do so for the fi rst time, the Flyzone
Beaver is the perfect choice because it maneuvers and fl ies
off the water so well—you virtually can’t mess up a takeoff or
landing unless you try! Of course, the Beaver is almost just
as much at home on dry land as it is in the water. And with
the fl aps extended you can set your Beaver down on water
or on land as light as a feather.

Mount the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer . . . . . . . . 6

Install the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hook Up the Rudder and Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mount the Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hook Up the Flaps and Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Check the C.G.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MOTOR / ESC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF AND OTHERS...
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Your de Havilland Beaver 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 Beaver, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Beaver, visit the Flyzone site at www.fl yzoneplanes.com. Open
the “Airplanes” link, then select the Beaver ARF. 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

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.

2. You must assemble the Beaver 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying,
such as racing, or if a motor or battery larger than ones in
the recommended range is used, the modeler is responsible
for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and/or
substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress.

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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.

Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions to
end up with a well-built model.

REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

Other than a #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver and a few drops
of non-permanent threadlocker (GPMR6060), no adhesives
or anything extraordinary is required to assemble the Beaver.

The RTF is fully equipped with a complete radio control

system, LiPo battery and charger, so no other accessories
are required, but the following items are required to complete
the Tx-R edition:

Transmitter

The Tx-R includes the Tactic™ TR624 6-Channel 2.4GHz

receiver, so you’ll need either a Tactic TX600 6-channel 2.4GHz
transmitter, or any other 5-channel (or more) transmitter
compatible with the Tactic AnyLink™ 2.4GHz radio adapter*.
Using the AnyLink allows any compatible transmitter to work
with the Tactic receiver.

❍ TX600 6-channel transmitter (TACJ2600)

❍ AnyLink radio adapter* (TACJ2000)

*In addition to the AnyLink radio adapter, some AnyLink-

compatible transmitters may also require additional adapter
cables. Visit Tx-Ready.com to see the AnyLink compatibility
chart or contact Product Support at the contact information
on this page.

LiPo Battery

The RTF edition of the Beaver includes a Flyzone 3S (11.1V)
1800mAh 20C LiPo battery and the same is recommended for

the Tx-R, but a 2100mAh battery is also an option for slightly
longer fl ight times (more about fl ying time on page 15).

❍ Flyzone 3S (11.1V) 1800mAh 20C LiPo battery

(HCAA6430)

❍ Flyzone 3S (11.1V) 2100mAh 20C LiPo battery

(HCAA6387)

replaced with a Deans Ultra Plug® male connector which will
require soldering (but is a simple task for those so equipped).

Charger

The RTF comes equipped with a Great Planes 3S LiPo

balancing Smart Charger, but the Tx-R requires a charger to
be purchased separately. 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. For those who have the RTF and wish
to upgrade their charger, or those with the Tx-R who must
purchase a charger anyway, the Duratrax® Onyx™ 235 AC/
DC Advanced Peak Charger (DTXP4235) is recommended.

The Onyx is perfect for 3S batteries used with the Beaver

and may be powered either by an external DC power source
(such as a 12V battery), or a 110V AC outlet. The Onyx also
has an adjustable charge rate to 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
Onyx can also charge larger batteries and batteries other than
LiPos, so it is a versatile charger you can grow into. Finally, the
235 features an LCD digital display screen, so you can see
how much capacity it took to recharge the battery (required
for monitoring the condition of your batteries and calculating
how long you can fl y).

NOTE: For use with the Onyx 235, LiPo batteries that come
with a SuperTigre connector (such as the Flyzone batteries
recommended) require a banana plugs-to-SuperTiger charge
lead (SUPM0070). And batteries that come with a Deans Ultra
Plug connector require a Charge Lead with banana plugs/
Deans Ultra Plug Male charge lead (GPMM3148).

KIT INSPECTION

Before assembly, 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
Contents list.

Flyzone Product Support Ph: [phone] ext. 5
3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Fax: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61822

E-mail: airsupport@fl yzoneplanes.com

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Spare batteries may also be purchased and charged at home
ahead of time, eliminating the wait between fl ights for batteries
to charge at the fi eld.

NOTE: The Flyzone batteries suggested are equipped with
a SuperTigre® battery connector that fi t the connector on
the ESC. If using a different LiPo battery that has a Deans®
connector, a SuperTigre-to-Deans adapter (SUPM0040) will
be required, or the battery connector on the ESC may be

Replacement parts for the Flyzone de Havilland Beaver RTF/

Tx-R 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 Flyzone web site at www.

fl yzoneplanes.com. Click on the Storefront icon at the top
of the page to load the Flyzone Dealer Locator. Follow the
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or
International dealer.

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Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by
calling [phone], or via facsimile at [phone], but
full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If
ordering via fax, include a Visa® or MasterCard® number and
expiration date for payment.

Mail parts orders Hobby Services
and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
personal check to: Champaign IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the
Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal
check only; no C.O.D.

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact
Product Support by e-mail at productsupport@fl yzoneplanes.
com, or by telephone at [phone].

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION

FLZA6265
FLZA6266
FLZA6267
FLZA6268
FLZA6269
FLZA6270
FLZA6271
FLZA6272
FLZA6273
FLZA6274
FLZA6275
FLZA6276

Fuselage Set
Wing Set
Horizontal Stab
Vertical Fin
Main Landing Gear
Tail Wheel Set
Cowl
12x6 Propeller
Spinner
Prop Adapter
Float Set
Float Brackets

ORDER NO. DESCRIPTION

FLZA6277
FLZA6278
FLZA6279
FLZA6280
FLZA6281
FLZA6282
FLZA6283
FLZA6284
FLZA6285
FLZA6024
TACJ2600
TACL0624
GPMM3318

Water Rudders
Wing Clips
Hatch Set
41-19-850 Motor
40 Amp ESC
Main Wheels
Servo
Wing Strut Set
Decal Sheet
Flyzone LiPo Battery 3S 11.1V 1800mAh 20C
Tactic TTX600 6Ch SLT 2.4GHz Radio System No Servos
Tactic TR624 6-Channel SLT 2.4GHz Receiver
Great Planes AC/DC 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger

CONTENTS

1

9

10

1.

Fuselage

2.

Left Wing

3.

Right Wing

4.

Main Landing Gear

2

8

11

3

7

4

12

6

75

5.

Float Brackets

6.

Wing Struts

7.

Vertical Stabilizer

8.

Hardware

4

9.

Propeller/Spinner Assembly

10.

Top Hatch

11.

Horizontal Stabilizer

12.

Floats

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: This instruction manual applies to both the RTF
and Tx-R editions of the de Havilland Beaver. If assembling
the RTF edition, simply skip steps that do not apply.

Mount the Landing Gear

Mount the Floats

1. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to fasten both main landing

❏

gears to the fuselage with three M3x16 screws in each side.

2. Mount the tail gear with two M2.5x8 screws, then fasten

❏

the pushrod wires as shown. Make sure the tail wheel is
perpendicular with the steering arm.

1. Connect the fl oats to each other with the horizontal struts

❏

and four M2.5x20 machine-thread screws.

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