Flyzone micro calypso Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan:
Total Length:
Weight:
24.8 in [ 630 mm ]
19.1 in [485 mm]
1.90 oz [54 g]
This radio controlled model is not a toy!
This model must be assembled and operated according to the instructions.
It may cause serious injury to persons or property if not used responsibly.
Not suitable for children under 14 years old.
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.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
For warranty claims contact Hobbico Product Support:
Hobbico Product Support
3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA
Telephone: (217) 398-8970 ext. 6 Fax: (217) 398-7721 E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
For more info, go to the YouTube Hobbico how-to channel.
© 2016 Flyzone,® a Hobbico company.
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FLZA3050 RTF / FLZA3052 TxR
WARNINGS
Radio Control System Warnings
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS.
Radio control models are not toys. Serious injury to persons or damage to property can result if they are not used in a responsible manner.
Read all instructions carefully prior to assembling and before flying this model. Seek advice should any information be unclear. You assume all risk and responsibility when using this model.
General Warnings
Never fly your aircraft from the street or at night. Always fly
in an open area free of obstructions.
When flying, make sure any spectators are behind you.
Always be conscious of the spinning propeller. Be careful
not to allow loose clothing to be drawn into the propeller.
Because your aircraft is operated by radio control, it is
important to make sure you are always using fresh and/or fully charged batteries. Never allow the batteries to run low, or you could lose control of the aircraft.
Always turn on your transmitter before turning on
the aircraft and always remove the battery from the aircraft before turning off your transmitter.
Always unplug the battery when not flying the aircraft.
Never cut the receiver antenna shorter, or you could lose
control of the aircraft during flight.
Never attempt to disassemble or modify any of the radio
control system components.
LiPo Battery Warnings
YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE
CHARGING THE BATTERY
All instructions, warnings, and cautions must be followed at
all times. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or fire. Do NOT use this product before reading and understanding all directions and warnings.
Do NOT use or charge if the battery is hot or swollen.
Do NOT leave in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage
area. Do NOT get wet or expose to moisture.
Never attempt to disassemble any of the aircraft’s components,
especially the electronics.
Do not allow any of the electrical components to get wet,
or electrical damage may occur.
You should complete a successful range check of your radio
equipment prior to each new day of flying, or prior to the first flight of a new or repaired aircraft.
If your aircraft gets dirty, do not use any solvents to clean it.
Solvents will damage the foam and plastic. Use a dry cloth to clean any dirt from outside of the aircraft.
This product includes small and sharp-edged parts. Always
assemble and keep this product out of children’s reach.
Do not fly your airplane on days with strong winds or
side winds.
When not using the model, always take the battery out of
the plane and switch off the transmitter. Also, remove the batteries from the transmitter as batteries may overheat or leak, causing damage.
Do not store this model in a high-temperature/humidity area
or in direct sunlight.
The wing is designed to pop off in a crash to minimize
damage. Prolonged vertical dives with abrupt “pull-outs” should be avoided.
Do NOT overcharge. Maximum voltage for each battery
must be followed.
Do NOT short-circuit the battery. Check polarity, then connect
the battery to the charger.
Do NOT leave the battery connected when not in use.
Do NOT operate or charge unattended.
Do NOT use the battery if you do not understand the
warnings and proper use of the battery.
Always let the battery cool and “rest” between uses and
charging. Do NOT charge inside your car or inside your house.
Inspect the battery before each use for swelling or other
malformation. If the battery has swelled, it MUST be discarded.
Do NOT poke, bend or damage the battery. The outer casing
is soft and can be damaged.
The battery must never exceed 71° C (160° F) for any reason.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION: The Micro Calypso is powered by a rechargeable battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of the battery into the municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. We encourage contacting your local recycling center for more information.
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ITEMS INCLUDED
PARTS GUIDE
Completely Assembled Fuselage
Tape Strips
3.7V - 200 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery
2.4G Radio System (RTF Only)
Wing
Tail Surfaces
Charger
(TxR Only)
AA Alkaline
Batteries x 4
(RTF Only)
USB
Vertical
Elevator
Rudder Control
Rod
Wing
Propeller
Stabilizer
Elevator
Control
Rod
Rudder
Horizontal
Stabilizer
RTF TRANSMITTER
MODE 2 SHOWN. SEE PAGE 9 FOR MODE 1.
Tx-R ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
4-channel SLT Protocol Transmitter
The Micro Calypso can be flown with Tactic transmitters (SLT
protocol). When doing this please refer to the Tactic radio instructions and be aware some channels may need to be reversed or re-assigned for proper operation. This includes the throttle channel, so extra care must be taken to be sure the throttle direction is correct.
TACJ2403 Tactic TTX403 4-Channel SLT Mini Transmitter TACJ2410 Tactic TTX410 4-Channel SLT System TACJ2610 Tactic TTX610 6-Channel SLT System TAC J265 0 Tactic TTX650 6-Channel SLT Computer
Tran sm i tt er
AVAILABLE PARTS
FLZA6470 Fuselage FLZA6471 Wing FLZA6472 Tail Surface Set FLZA6473 Folding Prop Set FLZA6474 Prop Blade Set FLZA6475 Spinner/Hub FLZA6476 Motor Set FLZA6477 Pushrod Set FLZA6478 Nose Cone FLZA6479 USB Charger FLZA6480 Receiver/Servos FLZA6481 Gearbox Set FLZA6482 Motor Shaft Set FLZA6483 LiPo 3.7V 200 mAh FLZA6484 Transmitter
1 Mode Change Switch
2 Power Switch
3 Elevator Trim (Up/Down)
Adjust up/down so plane flies horizontal.
4 Elevator Stick (Up/Down) Controls plane’s upwards/downwards movement. Rudder Stick (Left/Right) Controls plane’s left/right movement. 5 Rudder Trim (Left/Right) Adjust left/right so plane flies straight. 6 Throttle Trim (Up/Down) Adjusts throttle so motor will not move at the down
position.
7 Throttle Stick (Up/Down) Controls propeller speed.
8 Function Selector
Additional details on page 7.
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RUDDER ELEVATOR D/R-Dual Rate
REVERSERREVERSER
9 Power Indicator 10 Charge Lamp 11 Battery Cover 12 Charger Cover
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BEFORE OPERATING
Batteries for Transmitter
AA Alkaline
Batteries x 4
Remove
Battery
Cover
Conrm
Polarity
Markings
Re-Install
Battery
Cover
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Use caution and care when assembling the parts so that you do not damage them.
Tail Assembly
1. Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the tail of the fuselage. Make sure the assembly keys onto the fuselage as shown.
Align the stabilizer 90° to the fuselage.
3. Use the included tape strips to secure the aligned horizontal stabilizer in place. Make sure the tape strips wrap from the top of the horizontal stabilizer to the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer and cover the front plastic elevator supports.
4. Attach the elevator pushrod into the control horn on the elevator and make sure that it snaps into place. Start off by installing the elevator pushrod in the lower hole for lower control throws (less responsive). Once you become familiar with how the Micro Calypso flies, you can install the elevator pushrod in the upper hole for higher control throws (more responsive).
2. Install the vertical stabilizer onto the tail of the plane and gently press it down until it locks into place.
5. Attach the rudder pushrod into the control horn on the rudder and make sure that it snaps into place. Start off by installing the rudder pushrod in the outer hole for lower control throws (less responsive). Once you become familiar with how the Micro Calypso flies, you can install the rudder pushrod in the inner hole for higher control throws (more responsive). Center and adjust wire bends.
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Charging the Battery (RTF)
Read the LiPo battery warnings on page 2
carefully and charge the battery accordingly.
Use only the battery charger specified.
Do not attempt to charge a damaged or swollen
battery. This may cause fire or serious damage.
For safety reasons, batteries with a high voltage
cannot be recharged. Run down the battery completely and then recharge.
Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
NOTE: There is a clear band securing the throttle and elevator pushrods in place on the fuselage. DO NOT remove this band.
The band keeps the pushrods from flexing during flight.
Wing Assembly
1. Insert the wing tab into the fuselage.
1. Remove the charger door from
the transmitter.
2. Connect the 3.7V 200 mAh LiPo
battery to the charge socket. (A)
3. The charge lamp (B) lights up
4. After the charge lamp goes off,
NOTE: When the transmitter
3.7 V
200 mAh
LiPo
Battery
Charge
Lamp
Up label visible.
and charging starts. A fully discharged battery takes about 40 minutes to charge.
charging is complete.
batteries are dead, the battery can not be charged. The battery
can be charged whether the transmitter power is switched ON or OFF. If you have an
additional Micro Calypso battery, you can charge while flying.
USB Charger Instructions
(Tx-R Version Only)
2. Lower the back of the wing down onto the fuse until the magnets lock it in place.
NOTE: Make sure the wing is properly seated before each flight.
Approximate charge time is 1 hour.
1. Plug the Micro Calypso USB charger into a USB charge port on your computer or USB adapter (like the one used for cell phones).
2. Plug the Micro Calypso battery into the charger. The red LED on the charger should illuminate.
3. Once the battery is charged the red LED will shut off.
4. Once the red LED shuts off remove the battery and charger from the USB port.
5. Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
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Flight Battery Installation,
Linking and ESC Arming
WARNINGS
Always turn the transmitter’s power switch ON before
plugging the battery into the plane.
The motor will not operate unless the throttle stick is
first moved to the lowest position.
Keep clear of propeller to prevent bodily harm.
NOTE: The Micro Calypso is equipped with an auto-linking feature. This means the transmitter will automatically link to the plane after they are turned on.
1. Move the throttle stick all the way down.
2. Switch the power ON.
3. The red LED lights up and a
“beep” will be heard.
4. Connect the battery to the ESC plug in the bottom of the plane. Observe the correct polarity.
P
E
5. Secure the battery on the
E
B
bottom of the Micro Calypso fuse using the hook and loop material.
Right
Stick
Elevator
Right
Stick
Rudder
LED Display (Located Behind Flight Battery)
When
the
Rx
LED
inside
the
plane
Tx
LED
Steady
Slow
Flash
Fast
Flash
Fast
Flash
is
on
this means
the
Tx & Rx are
linked & ready.
The throttle’s in
the Hi position
(The motor will
not activate).
The battery
is low.
The battery
is low.
Yo u
should
Move the throttle stick to
the lowest position, until the
LED is steady ON. Then
the motor will activate.
Charge the
battery.
Replace the Tx batteries.
RTF SERVO REVERSING
The rudder and elevator servo direction can be reversed by
simply switching the location of the reversing switches.
REVERSED
NORMAL
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DUAL RATES
The Micro Calypso transmitter (RTF only) is equipped with
a dual rate switch which allows you to adjust the amount of throw the elevator and rudder have. With the dual rate switch down, you can fly on high rates (more elevator/rudder throw for experienced pilots) or you can move the dual rate switch up and fly on low rates (less elevator/rudder throw for inexperienced pilots) to make the plane easier to fly.
You can also adjust the elevator and rudder throw by
changing the position of the linkage at the mounting point on the elevator and rudder. Moving the elevator linkage to the upper hole will increase throw and elevator response. Moving the rudder linkage to the inner hole will increase rudder throw and rudder response.
6. Move the elevator/rudder stick (right stick) and confirm the elevator and rudder respond correctly.
Throttle
7. Move the throttle stick (left
Left
Stick
stick) up gently to confirm the motor/prop spin.
CAUTION: Do not run the Micro Calypso motor for more than 15 seconds when not in flight. Running the motor for extended times while the plane is not flying could cause damage to the motor.
Low Rates
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High Rates
RUDDER/ELEVATOR CONTROL
SURFACE CENTERING
Before your first flight or after a crash you will need to check the centering of the rudder and elevator control surfaces.
To prevent excessive transmitter trim you should first make
mechanical adjustments to the rudder and elevator servo linkages. The linkages have a “U” shaped section in them that can be compressed or expanded to adjust the control
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surfaces when the transmitter trims are centered. Be careful to only make slight adjustments. Once you get the mechanical trim close you can use the transmitter trim to fine tune the rudder and elevator trim.
CHOOSING YOUR FLYING FIELD
The flying field you choose should be a large, open field with
grass. There should not be any vehicles, buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks or anything else that your model can crash into.
CHOOSING A DAY TO FLY
Light
Wind
Calm weather with either no wind or wind speed of 1– 5 mph
is suitable for flying.
Strong
Wind
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
1. Check for any bends or damaged parts on the main
wing, fuselage or tail wing.
TAKEOFF
1. Before takeoff, check again to see if the plane responds properly to control signals.
2. Apply 3/4 throttle while facing into the wind. Hold the plane horizontally and launch straight and level with a gentle pushing motion.
3. After launching, use the rudder to keep the wings level. Climb to an altitude of about 50 feet [15.24 m], begin circling the plane. (If the battery is not charged properly, the plane will not ascend).
Use the elevator stick and throttle to adjust the climb and altitude.
Put the throttle stick to the lowest position when crashing to avoid damage to the airplane and radio equipment. Crash damage is not covered under the warranty.
2. Be sure the wing, propeller & spinner are properly attached!
3. Switch the transmitter ON, connect the battery, and advise any people nearby. Make sure there is no one near the propeller.
4. In case the motor starts
rotating accidentally, have an
assistant hold the rear part of the plane securely.
5. Check to see if the plane
responds properly to control
signals. See page 6.
6. Test the range of the radio signal. Step back about 30 ft
About
30 ft
[10m] and check for any unusual behavior.
FLIGHT
Continue circling in an oval pattern until you’re accustomed to flying. If the plane nose dips, add a slight amount of up elevator control.
Release the elevator stick.
Move the
control sticks
slowly.
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ADJUSTING TRIMS
p
Beeeep Beeee
Adjusting trim for horizontal flight.
Beep Beep Beep Beep
Beep
Beep Beep Beep
LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff)
The Micro Calypso has a built in LVC to protect your LiPo
battery from discharging too low while flying. Once the battery reaches LVC, the power to the motor will shut off and you need to land the Micro Calypso.
Make sure to always disconnect the flight battery from the plane to prevent the battery from discharging any further. The LVC does not prevent from over discharging when the plane is not in use.
Rudder Trim
Take your finger off of the rudder stick and if the plane flies
to the right, adjust the rudder trim to the left side.
Elevator Trim
Take your finger off of the elevator stick and if the plane
flies upwards, adjust the elevator trim upward.
Adjust the elevator and rudder trims so the plane flies straight and horizontal when the sticks are free.
LANDING
AFTER LANDING
1. Always disconnect the battery before turning off the transmitter. Hold the
connector when disconnecting the battery. Do not pull on the cord.
2. Then, switch the transmitter OFF.
CAUTION: The battery may be hot after a flight! Allow the battery to cool down before recharging.
Landing Course
When landing, make a wide turn with the wind, and then land
directly into the wind.
When you’re ready to land or the battery runs low, the propeller will stop spinning. Flight times will be 5–7 minutes depending on full throttle use, presence of thermals, outside temperature, and battery condition.
AFTER-FLIGHT MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the battery from the airplane when not in use. Fully charge the flight battery before storing it. Also remove the batteries from the transmitter.
2. For the next flight, check that no screws have loosened and replace any scratched or damaged parts.
3. Clean away any dirt etc. and perform any needed maintenance.
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TRANSMITTER MODE SELECTION
Neutral
As supplied, the transmitter is in Mode 2.
NOTE: The transmitter can be used in Mode 1 or Mode 2 with the mode change switch. After the Mode has been changed, the throttle stick spring is cancelled.
Position
1. Move the left and right sticks to the neutral position.
2. Make sure the Mode change switch is moved all the way to the end.
Mode Stick Functions
Throttle
Elevator
Mode 1 Transmitter Information
1 Mode Change Switch
2 Power Switch
3 Throttle Trim (Up/Down) MODE 1 SHOWN
Adjusts throttle so motor will not move at the down
position.
4 Throttle Stick (Up/Down) MODE 1 Controls propeller speed.
Rudder Stick (Left/Right) MODE 2 Controls plane’s left/right movement.
5 Rudder Trim (Left/Right) Adjust left/right so plane flies straight.
6 Elevator Trim (Up/Down) MODE 1 SHOWN Adjust left /right so plane flies straight.
7 Elevator Stick (Up/Down) MODE 1 SHOWN Controls plane’s upwards/downwards movement.
8 Function Selector
Rudder
The Mode change switch will only slide if the
throttle stick is in neutral.
Be sure to slide the Mode change switch all the way to
the end. The sticks will not move correctly unless the switch is moved all the way to the end.
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REVERSERREVERSER
9 On/ Off Indicator
10 Charge Lamp
11 Battery Cover
12 Charger Terminal Cover
LOW
HIGH
D/R-Dual Rate
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REPAIR
If your Micro Calypso becomes damaged you can use white
glue, foam safe CA glue or clear tape to make repairs. You can also order replacement parts (found on page 3 of this manual) if your parts are beyond repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM: Transmitter LED does not illuminate when
turned on.
Solution: Batteries are installed into the transmitter incorrectly.
Remove batteries and check polarity markings on transmitter.
Solution: The transmitter batteries are bad. Replace the batteries.
PROBLEM: Micro Calypso does not power up.
Solution: Micro Calypso battery needs to be charged.
PROBLEM: Rudder or elevator control surfaces are not
neutral when the trims on the transmitter trims are centered.
Expand
Compress
Solution: The “U” shaped servo linkage needs to be adjusted.
Compress or expand the “U” portion of the linkage until the
control surfaces are neutral. Use the transmitter trim to fine tune the control surfaces.
PROBLEM: Rudder or elevator moves in the opposite
direction it is supposed to.
Solution: Adjust the servo reversing on the transmitter.
PROBLEM: Flight time is short.
Solution: The flight battery was not fully charged. Charge again.
Solution: Flying conditions may be too cold (below 60 degrees
Fahrenheit [15.56 degrees Celsius]).
Solution: The flight battery needs to be replaced.
Solution: Replace the transmitter batteries with fresh batteries.
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NOTES
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