Hobbico FLWA4110 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FLWA4110 - PT17-XS

78101

Technical data :PT17-XS

Wingspan 1200 mm

Length 970 mm

Take o weight 1600 g

Battery 4S 2500 mAh

RC Functions 4 channels

Please read the instruction manual carefully and take notice of the safety guidelines.

If the model is given to a third party, always include this instruction manual to the model.

The Flitework Gmbh assumes no liability in case of misprints. Technical amendments reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General informations ..........................................................2

Environment protection infos ........................................2

Introduction ............................................................................2

Safety precautions ...............................................................3

Additional items required ................................................4

Hardware and accessories .............................................4

Useful tools .........................................................................4

Spare parts for the PT17-XS .............................................4

Kit check ....................................................................................4

Content of delivery .............................................................5

Part List .................................................................................5

Installing the main gear .....................................................5

Adding the wind shields ....................................................6

Installing the tail unit .........................................................6

Mounting the main wings .................................................6

Mounting the upper wing .................................................7

Receiver installation ............................................................8

ENGLISH

Before ight .............................................................................8

Get the model ready to y ................................................8

Check the Control Directions .......................................8

Set the Control Throws ...................................................9

Preight .....................................................................................9

Identify your model .........................................................9

Charge the Batteries ........................................................9

Balance Propellers ............................................................9

Ground check .....................................................................9

Range check .......................................................................9

Engine safety precautions ............................................. 10

Check-List ..............................................................................10

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

• Read this manual and its safety precautions carefully! Keep this manual and if

you give the model to a third party, put this manual to the model.

• Take care, that you are familiar with your transmitter and all electronic

components, used in your plane.

• Take care of all safety instructions of tools, which are you using to assemble

this model.

• Only take glues, which are recommended for the specic materials and which

are approved for model business.

• Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If some parts are missing or

have a mistake, please call our service center.

Introduction

• The symbols on the package show you, that the model

and its accessories should not be put to waste. All electric
and electronic parts should be deposed to places of
waste management.

• Batteries and accumulators must

be removed from the devices and
should be deposed to the correct
waste management organisation. Take
information from your home town
government.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFOS

This biplane was developed 1934 as a trainer for the US. Army. Until this area the PT-17 fascinates a lot of peoples on
a lot of air shows with its unique sound and nice ight shilouette. Same as the original one, is the Flitework PT-17 an
exciting model with a lot of lovely details and its scale look.

Attention please!

Remote controlled model planes are not a toy! For assembling, ying and servicing such models, you need a high
grade of technical comprehension and liability.
Careless assembling and operation may cause personal and material damage.
Because the Flitework GmbH has no inuence on assembly, RC installation, operation and servicing of the ight
device, any liability is rejected under explicit advice to these dangers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Your PT17-XS 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 PT17-XS if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to
property.

2.You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in a
unsafe or un yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
di er slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.

3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in  rst-class
condition and a correctly sized engine and components (fuel
tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.

5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air.

6. You must check the operation of the model before every
 ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.

7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you should
 y the model only with the help of a competent, experienced
R/C pilot.

8. While this kit has been  ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremly hight stress  ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the hight stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.

9. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of  berglass, the  bers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to
remove  berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your
eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber
gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding  berglas parts.
Vacuum the parts and work area thoroughly after working
with  berglass parts.

Flitework quatily

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality 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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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

❍ GPMR6042 Pro Epoxy 6 Minuten / 100g
❍ GPMR6043 Pro Epoxy 30 Minuten /100g
❍ FPWP2254 Akkupack 4s 2500mAh / 25C oder
❍ FPWP3244 Akkupack 4s 2450mAh / 30C
❍ TACL0624 Tactic TR624 6 Kanal Empfänger

USEFUL TOOLS

❍ Hobby knife
❍ Philips screw driver
❍ Long nose pliers
❍ Hexagon screw driver 1,5 - 3mm
❍ Locking agent - blue
❍ Sand paper
❍ Glass brush

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SPARE PARTS FOR THE PT17-XS

Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail
order/Internet order rms. Hardware items (screws, nuts,
bolts) are also available from these outlets. If you need assis­tance locating a dealer to purchase parts, contact Product
Support.

KIT CHECK

Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to 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 Revell Product Support.

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone] (nur für Deutschland) (Anrufkosten:

14 Cent/Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz; Mobilfunk max. 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: [e-mail]

For United States customers, please, contact :

Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone] (nur für Deutschland)

(Anrufkosten: 14 Cent/Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz;

Mobilfunk max. 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: [e-mail]

Order n° Part name

FLWA4111 PT17-XS fuselage

FLWA4112 PT17-XS lower wing

FLWA4113 PT17-XS upper wing

FLWA4114 PT17-XS elevator

FLWA4115 PT17-XS rudder

FLWA4116 PT17-XS motor cowl

FLWA4117 PT17-XS main gear without wheels

FLWA4118 PT17-XS wing struts

FLWA4119 PT17-XS cockpit without pilot

FLWA4820 PT17-XS tail gear without wheel

FLWA4121 PT17-XS anodized spinner

FLWA4822 PT17-XS anodized prop

FLWA4823 PT17-XS brushless motor

FLWA4824 PT17-XS motor accessory set

FLWA4825 PT17-XS 40A ESC

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