Flyzone Seawind Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

Wing Area:

Weight:

56.5 in [1435 mm]

421 in

61 oz [1729 g]

2

[27.2 dm2]

Wing Loading:

Length:

Radio:

20.9 oz/ft
[63.7 g/dm2]

44.5 in [1130mm]

6 channel

2

Power

System:

900kV Outrunner,
40A ESC,
2200 mAh 11.1 V
LiPo battery

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 modication. 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 nal assembly or
material used for nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed
nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user
of the nal 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

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

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

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: [phone] ext. 6
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

© 2015 Flyzone, a Hobbico company.

®

Champaign, Illinois
[phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ASSEMBLE THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Install the Horizontal Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Install the Wing Halves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Install the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Set the Fail Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Finish the Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Check/Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mount the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

FLIGHT TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Seawind. The Flyzone

Seawind is scaled after the popular full size Seawind. The

retractable landing gear allows the plane to be  own from
your favorite runway or lake. The plane is quick to build so
you can spend more time  ying.

For the latest technical updates

or manual corrections scan the
QR code, or visit the Flyzone web

site at www. yzoneplanes.com.
Click the airplane icon at the top of

the page, then select the Seawind
when the airplane page opens.
A “Tech Notice” box indicates

corrected or updated technical information.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Radio System

To operate all the functions of the Flyzone Seawind (ailerons,

elevator, throttle, rudder,  aps and landing gear) a minimum

of 6 channels is required. The lighting harness is connected

to the  ap channel. The Futaba 6J 6-channel 2.4GHz

FHSS airplane radio (FUTK6000) or the Tactic TTX610 SLT

transmitter (TACJ2610) and TR625 SLT receiver (TACL0625)

are suitable and capable of operating all the functions.

LiPo Battery

A 3S 2200mAh LiPo battery is recommend to  y the

Seawind:

❍ 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C LiPo (GPMP0861)

For additional batteries more adhesive-back hook-&-loop
Velcro is also required:

❍ Great Plan es Velcro Hook & Loop 1 x 6" (GPMQ4480)

LiPo Charger

We recommend the DuraTrax® Onyx 235 AC/DC Advance

Peak Charger (DTXP4235). The 235 features 110V AC or
12V DC input power, adjustable charge rate (to charge the

rec ommend ed 220 0 mAh b at terie s in as little as 30 m inute s)

and an LCD digital display screen (so you can see how

much capacity it took to charge the battery – handy for

calculating optimum  ight time).

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…

Follow These Important Safety Precautions

1. Your Seawind 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 Seawind, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injur y to yourself or spectators and
damage to property.

2. You must assemble the Seawind according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may re sult in an unsa fe o r un 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  ight.

4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not  own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club
for your  rst  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  ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress

 ying, such as racing, or if a battery larger than the one

recommended 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.

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and  yability of your  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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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  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

ASSEMBLE THE MODEL

Install the Main Landing Gear

3. Attach the main landing gear to the aluminum pivot.

❑

1. Note that the main landing gear has an ‘L’ and an ‘R’

❑

on the left and right gear.

2. Remove the M2.5 x 10mm machine screws.

❑

4. Connect the arms.

❑

5. Install the main landing gear on the other side.

❑

Install the Horizontal Stabilizer

1. Insert the tabs into the  n.

❑

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2. Install the M3 x 16mm machine screw.

❑

Install the Wing Halves

1. Insert the carbon  ber wing tube.

❑

3

. Insert the elevator pushrod but do not tighten at this time

❑

.

2.

Slide one wing panel onto the wing tube. Route the

❑

 ap pushrod and servo leads through the appropriate holes.

4. Slide the  n tip in completely.

❑

3. Rotate the trailing edge of the wing up.

❑

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4. Rotate the retainer to lock the wing.

❑

5. Guide the  ap pushrod through the screw-lock

❑

connector.

6. Install the other wing panel following the same

❑

procedure.

Install the Receiver

3. Set the servo reversing switches on the TTX610,

❑

under the battery cover, as shown. All the switches are
to the right except channels 3 and 6 which are to the left.

4. With the propeller removed, switch on the transmitter

❑

and connect the motor battery to the ESC. Follow the
instructions included with your radio system to bind the
transmitter and receiver. To bind the Tactic system press
and hold the link button on the receiver until the red LED
stays on.

5. Center the elevator trim on the transmitter.

❑

1.

Plug the included Y-harnesses into the aileron and  ap

❑

ports on the receiver (channel 1 and 6 for Tactic/Futaba)

2. Connect the aileron servo leads to the Y-harness on

❑

channel 1. Plug the rest of the servos into the appropriate
channels for the Tactic TTX610 transmitter.

Elevator: CH2 Rudder: CH4 Flaps and Lights: CH6

Throttle: CH3 Retracts:CH5

.

6. Center the elevator and tighten the screw-lock

❑

connector on the elevator pushrod.

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7. Move the  ap switch on the transmitter to the "0"

❑

position.

!!! WARNING !!!

Set the Failsafe

With electric planes, once the motor battery is
connected to the ESC the motor can come on at
anytime causing damage or serious injury. If the failsafe
is not set and the transmitter is switched off before the
motor battery is disconnected, the motor could come
on. Review the instructions included with your radio
system for setting the failsafe. This procedure must

be done with the propeller removed.

Setting the Tactic TR625 receiver failsafe:

1. Switch on the transmitter and connect the motor

❑

battery to the ESC.

2. Make sure the throttle stick is down.

❑

3. Press and hold the “Link” button on the receiver

❑

until the red LED goes out and then release the button
and the red LED should come back on.

4.

Check the failsafe operation. To arm the motor the

❑

throttle stick must be in the down position. If the throttle
stick is not, the motor will beep. Once the throttle stick
is moved to the down position the motor is ready to run.
With the transmitter switched on and the motor battery
connected, move the throttle stick so that the motor is
running slowly. Switch off the transmitter and the motor
will stop if the failsafe is set correctly. If it does not stop,
repeat the failsafe setting procedure.

8. Position both  aps so that they are in the up

❑

position, then tighten the screw-lock connector on the

 ap pushrods.

9. Check the  ap throws to make sure there is no

❑

binding.

Finish the Assembly

1. Separate the four servo wires coming from the wing

❑

and tape together the remaining wires.

2. Place the receiver at the back of the radio compartment.

❑

Position the receiver antennas and tape into place following
the radio manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Check/Set the Control Throws

DownUp Up Down

3/8" [10mm] 12°

FLAPS

1/2 Flap

11/16" [ 17 mm] 21°

Full Flap

These are the recommended control surface throws:

5/8"

[16mm]

21°

7/8"

[22mm]

12°

3/8"

[10mm]

10°

15/16"

[24mm]

32°

1-1/2"

[38mm]

21°

1/2"

[13mm]

15°

5/8"

[16mm]

21°

7/8"

[22mm]

12°

3/8"

[10mm]

10°

15/16"

[24mm]

32°

1-1/2"

[38mm]

21°

1/2"

[13mm]

15°

AILERON

ELEVATOR

LOW RATE HIGH RATE

RUDDER

DownUp Up Down

RightLeft RightLeft

The propeller should still not be installed.

Measure and if necessary, use the programming in your
transmitter or adjust the throws mechanically to achieve the
throws speci ed. The linkages are factory-connected and
if your transmitter does not have servo travel adjustments
make sure the throws are within 1/16" (1-2mm) of the
speci ed throws.

Mount the Propeller

1. Install the prop/collet adapter onto the motor shaft.

❑

Then, tighten the nut with a crescent wrench or 10mm
wrench (not included).

NOTE: The control throws are measured at the widest part
of each surface.

When done, unplug the battery.

2. Install the foam spinner and secure it with a 2.5 x

❑

14mm machine screw.

3. Install the motor battery on the battery tray and

❑

secure it with the battery strap.

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4. Install the two sets of seats. They are held in place

❑

with magnets.

Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)

DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE. A
model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and
possibly un yable.

(1/16" [2mm]) strips of tape at the front and rear C.G.

locations so you will be able to feel them when lifting the
model with your  ngers to check the C.G. location. Do not

at any time balance the model outside this C.G. range.

3. If the Seawind does not balance within the

❑

recommended range, reposition the battery to get the
model to balance. Once the correct battery location has
been determined, mark the location on the inside of the
fuselage so that the battery can be installed in the same
location every time.

PREFLIGHT

Identify Your Model

You should always have your name, address, telephone

number and AMA number on or inside your model. It
is required at all AMA R/C club  ying sites and AMA
sanctioned  ying events. Fill out the identi cation tag on
page 10 and place it on or inside your model.

Ground Check and Range Check

1. Mark the C.G. range on the bottom of the wing. The

❑

plane should balance between 1-3/4" – 2-3/4" [44mm-

70mm] back from the leading edge. We recommend

starting at 2" [51mm].

2. With the plane ready to  y, motor battery and seats

❑

installed, use a Great Planes C.G. Machine or apply narrow

Follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions to ground
check the operational range of your radio before the  rst

 ight of the day. This should be done once with the motor

off and once with the motor running at various speeds.
If the control surfaces do not respond correctly, do not

 y. Find and correct the problem  rst. Look for loose

servo connections or broken wires, corroded wires or
connectors or try relocating the receiver and antennas.

ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY

● ALWAYS Wear safety glasses whenever running motors.

● ALWAYS Keep your face and body as well as all

spectators away from the plane of rotation of the
turning propeller.

● ALWAYS Keep loose clothing and objects such as

pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of a shirt or
jacket pockets away from the prop.

● NEVER touch the motor during or right after operation.

The motor gets HOT!

● ALWAYS remove the propeller from the plane when

working on it if the motor batteries will be connected.

● ALWAYS remove the motor batteries from the plane

when charging.

● ALWAYS follow the charging instructions included with

your charger for charging LiPo batteries. LiPo batteries
can cause serious damage if misused.

● ALWAYS make sure the fail safe is set on your radio

to prevent the motor from starting if the signal is lost.
Once the motor batteries are connected, the motor can
start at anytime.

● ALWAYS unplug the motor batteries  rst.

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● Never switch off the transmitter with the motor batteries
plugged in.

● WARNING: Read the entire instruction sheet included

with your motor batteries. Failure to follow the

instructions could cause permanent damage to the
batteries and its surroundings and cause bodily harm.

● ALWAYS use an LiPo approved charger.

● NEVER use a NiCd/NiMH peak charger to charge a

LiPo battery.

● NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.

● ALWAYS charge through the “charge” lead.

● NEVER charge through the “discharge” lead.

● NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C unless the

battery is rated for a higher charge rate.

● ALWAYS set the charger’s output volts to match the
battery volts.

● ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in a  reproof location.

● NEVER trickle charge a LiPo battery.

● NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F

(65° C)

● NEVER discharge below 2.7V per cell

● NEVER place the battery or charger on combustible

materials or leave it unattended during charge or

discharge.

● ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

● NEVER charge the battery in the plane.

● ALWAYS remove the battery from the plane after a crash.

Set it aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes. If
the battery is damaged in the crash it could catch  re.

●

ALWAYS move the battery to a safe location, preferably

outside, if it starts to swell. Place it in a bucket and cover

it with sand. Never use water to try and put out a LiPo  re.

Flight

It is a good idea to have a timer set on your transmitter,
wrist watch or cell phone. We found that the plane, if  own
with throttle management, can  y for 6 minutes or more.

Set the timer for 5 minutes. When recharging the battery

note how much capacity was put back into the battery. To

maintain the performance of LiPo batteries no more than

80% of the capacity should be drained from the battery

on a  ight. Adjust the timer as needed.

While  ying at a safe altitude, lower the throttle to see

how the plane handles at slow speed. Also, at the slower

speeds, lower the  aps to see how the plane slows

down and at what throttle settings will be needed to

land. Normally with  aps a few more clicks of throttle are

needed to prevent the plane from slowing down too much.

Landing

The plane lands like most trike gear planes. The main
wheels should touch down  rst. Then, the nose of the

plane is lowered until the nose gear touches. On water

make sure to keep the wings level. If a wing tip catches

it may cause the plane to hook. A small suction bottle

is included with the Seawind to remove any water that

may get into the fuselage. If water does get in, remove

as much water as possible with the bottle and then use a

paper towel to remove the rest. Leave the canopy open

and allow the insides to dry before putting the plane away.

Note: If for some reason the motor stops (didn’t set a timer

and  ew too long) do not extend the  aps until certain the

Seawind will make it back to the runway or pond. With

a dead stick it is common to not land with  aps at all.
Without power the  aps can greatly reduce the range,

causing the plane to come up short of the landing area.

FLIGHT TIPS

Takeof f

Before taking off from a runway, do a few practice runs
at low speed to see how the plane handles. Once you
have made a few practice runs, point the plane directly
into the wind and slowly advance the throttle. Use the
rudder control to keep the plane straight. Once the plane
has gained enough speed gently apply some up elevator.

As the plane lifts off be ready to add some right rudder to

counteract the motor torque.

When taking off from the water, again make a few practice

runs to see how the plane reacts to the water rudder.

Advance the throttle slowly for takeoff. We recommend

taking off with the rudder on low rates to avoid over
control and causing one of the wing tips from catching
the water and causing the plane to hook around. If your
transmitter has Expo, it is recommended to use Expo on
the rudder.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts may be purchased from your local
hobby dealer or on-line. For assistance with defective or
missing parts contact Hobbico Product Support at the
contact information on the front cover of this manual.

FLZA6026 BRUSHLESS MOTOR 41-19-900kV
FLZA6061 9g MICRO SERVO
FLZA6214 PROP ADAPTER
FLZA6576 40A ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
FLZA6578 MOTOR MOUNT
FLZA6579 17g NOSE WHEEL RETRACT SERVO
FLZA6580 36g MAIN GEAR RETRACT SERVO
FLZA6640 WING SET
FLZA6641 FUSELAGE
FLZA6642 HORIZONTAL STAB
FLZA6643 VERTICAL FIN
FLZA6644 COCKPIT SEAT
FLZA6645 CANOPY SUPPORT
FLZA6646 CANOPY
FLZA6647 LIGHT PCB
FLZA6648 MIXER
FLZA6649 Y-HARNESS
FLZA6650 REAR RETRACTS
FLZA6651 FRONT RETRACTS
FLZA6652 WHEELS ONLY
FLZA6653 COWL
FLZA6654 SPINNER
FLZA6655 WATER RUDDER
FLZA6656 WING JOINER
FLZA6657 PROP 11.5X6

Fill out this tag and tape it inside your Seawind:

This model belongs to:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone Number

AMA Number

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