Flyzone HCAA23 User Manual

ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION

Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this
airplane before beginning to assemble the kit.

Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions
about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at [phone] and we’ll be glad to help.

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, 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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised to return 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.

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8 (AA) Alkaline Batteries

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Your Cessna 182 Skylane plane is not a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like an actual airplane. Because of its realistic
performance, the model, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to
yourself and spectators or damage property.

We highly recommend that you get experienced,
knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights, to make your R/C modeling experience
totally enjoyable.You’ll learn faster and avoid risking

your model before you’re truly ready to solo. Your
local hobby shop has information about flying clubs
in your area whose membership includes qualified
instructors. You can also contact the national
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has
more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country.
Instructor training programs and insured newcomer
training are available through any one of these clubs.

Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone
number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

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

1. Assemble the plane according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model. If you make any
modifications, you will void your warranty.

2. Test the operation of the model before each flight
to insure that all equipment is operating properly,
and that the model remains structurally sound.

3. Fly only on calm days (with wind speeds less than
5 mph) and in large open areas free of trees, people,
buildings or any other obstacles.

Remember: Take your time and follow the
instructions to end up with a well-built model that is
durable and easy to fly.

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 assembly and
flying instructions carefully and completely. We hope
you enjoy flying your Cessna 182 Skylane plane.

Aileron: Controls roll.

Electronic Speed Control (ESC): This unit controls the

speed of the motor.

Elevator: Controls the altitude.

Receiver: Provides input to the control surfaces.

Rudder: Controls direction (yaw).

Motor: The motor rotates the prop to provide thrust.

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery:

Rechargeable batteries which are used to power the
airplane. NiMH batteries are lighter and smaller than
most other types of rechargable batteries.

Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that sends
the signal to the control unit. Moving the sticks
controls direction, climb/descent, roll and speed.

GLOSSARY

PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

AND OTHERS; FOLLOW THESE

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2

TRAINER

SWITCH

THROTTLE TRIM

ELEVATOR TRIM

THROTTLE/

RUDDER

CONTROL STICK

RUDDER TRIM

RECEIVER

MOTOR

SERVO REVERSING

AIL

ELE THR RUD

REV

POWER

NOR

REVERSING SWITCHES

RUDDER, ELEVATOR
& AILERON SERVOS

ESC

ON/OFF
SWITCH

ELEVATOR/

AILERON

CONTROL STICK

AILERON TRIM

ON

POWER SWITCH

OFF

NIMH BATTERY

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AIRFRAME PARTS AND HARDWARE

Part Name Qty.

❏ 1. Fuselage/Stabilizer ........................................1

❏ 2. Propeller ......................................................2

❏ 3. Peak Charger ................................................1

❏ 4. 1100 mAh NiMH Battery ..............................1

❏ 5. Screwdriver ..................................................1

❏ 6. Wing ............................................................1

❏ 7. Rudder ..........................................................1

❏ 8. Transmitter ....................................................1

❏ 9. Mounting Screws (wing=1, struts=4) ............5

❏ 10. Struts ............................................................2

UNPACKING THE BOX

Check the parts against the list below.

If any parts are damaged or missing, give us a call at: [phone].

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, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Insert the fin into the fin holder. Use two medium
screws to attach the fin to the holder. Be careful to
not over tighten the screws.

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1. Install the antenna into the transmitter by screwing

it on until tight.

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2. The transmitter that
controls your airplane
requires power, in the
form of eight “AA”
batteries. To install the
batteries, remove the
battery hatch on the
back of the transmitter.

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3. Pull the battery
holder out of the
transmitter case and
install eight new “AA”
batteries, following the
diagram on the holder.

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4. Insert the battery holder in the transmitter case so
that the two contacts on the battery holder align with the
contacts in the transmitter case. Reinstall the battery door
on the transmitter case.

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4. Switch on the transmitter and check the LED on the
front of the transmitter. The LEDs keep you informed of
the amount of battery power remaining during flying.
When all three LEDs are illuminated, it is safe to fly. As
battery power is depleted, the green and yellow LEDs

PREPARE THE TRANSMITTER

INSTALL THE FIN

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x 2

ACTUAL SIZE

will go out. When only the red LED is illuminated, land
your Cessna and install fresh batteries.

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5. A frequency flag that matches the channel
number of your Cessna is also included. This can be
clipped to the end of the transmitter antenna using
the frequency flag buckle to notify other R/C pilots of
the frequency that you are flying on.

OPTIONAL RECHARGEABLE

TRANSMITTER BATTERY

The Tactic 4-channel transmitter is equipped with a
charge jack that will allow you to use a rechargeable
NiCd battery pack and charge it directly through the
transmitter. For a rechargeable pack that works with
this transmitter, use part number FUTM1450 NT8LP
Transmitter NiCd 9.6V 500mAh.

A charge lead and an appropriate charger will also be
required. There are a variety of chargers available that
will charge the recommended battery pack. For an
economical multi-purpose charger, use HCAP0100
R/C Multi-Charger. For charge leads, use HCAP0101
Tx/Rx Charge leads.

Caution:

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or

rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

•Only batteries with the same or equivalent type as

recommended are to be used.

•Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

•Exhausted batteries are to be removed from

the transmitter.

•The supply terminals are not to be short circuited.

❏ 1. Plug the battery charger into a 12-volt power outlet
in a vehicle, placing the battery outside the car, away
from flammables.

NEVER charge your airplane battery

while driving or with the vehicle engine running!

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2. Plug the battery pack into the charger connector.
Be careful–do not force the plugs. The battery pack will
plug in only one way. The red LED will be on solid.

❏ 3. IMPORTANT! NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING
BATTERY UNATTENDED. ONLY CHARGE THE
CESSNA 182 SKYLANE BATTERY WITH A PEAK
DETECTION CHARGER. DO NOT USE A WIND-UP
TIMER CHARGER.

❏ 4. During charging, feel the battery every 5 minutes to
see if it is starting to warm up. A warm (but not hot) battery
pack is a sign that the battery is nearing a full charge. If the
battery becomes hot, disconnect it from the charger.

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5. Once the battery reaches a full charge the charger

will start to beep and the LED will flash.

CHARGE THE PLANE’S NIMH BATTERY

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