PARKZONE F-27B Stryker Instruction Manual

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Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822

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PKZ1206

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Instruction Manual

FM Radio: 3 proportional channels
Battery: 8.4V 900mAh Ni-MH
Charger: Variable rate DC peak detect
Wing: Z-Foam™

Wingspan: 37 in (950mm)
Length: 27 in (700mm)
Weight: 21 oz (580 g)
Motor: 480 Power direct drive

Charge-and-Fly™ Park Flyer

F-27B Stryker Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone

™

F-27B Stryker.™ Your Stryker has come with everything
needed to get you in the air—all in one box! You will
only need to attach the vertical fins, attach the nose,
and charge the battery prior to flight.

Everyone at ParkZone is committed to giving you the
most enjoyable flight experience you can have.
In order to ensure a safe and successful flight,
we ask that you do not fly until you have read
these instructions thoroughly.

Your F-27B Stryker comes with a fully proportional
3-channel FM radio system with full control of throttle,
steering and pitch. If you have not successfully flown
one of HobbyZone’s Zone 1 or 2 aircraft, or any other
radio controlled aircraft, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of an experienced radio control pilot
during your beginning flights.

Crash damage is not covered under the warranty!

Your F-27B Stryker comes with special software that
gives you the ability to change flight modes as you
gain more experience and become more advanced
in your flying. There are two independent modes to
select from. This is done easily with a switch on
the transmitter.

Step 1

Step 2

Transmitter

1. Insert 8 new “AA” batteries (supplied) into the
transmitter, observing proper polarity.

2. Turn switch on to ensure the batteries have been
installed correctly. Once this is confirmed, turn radio off.

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Charging the Aircraft Battery

Your ParkZone charger uses unique peak detection
circuitry that ensures an accurate charge every time and
protects your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries from the dangers
of over-charging. During the charge cycle, it continuously
monitors the charge curve and automatically switches to
trickle charge when the peak is detected.

Important: The F-27B Stryker airplane battery should be
charged shortly before flying. If you charge the battery 12 to
24 hours prior to flying, you will need to “re-peak” the battery
before you fly by repeating the charging steps.

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Step 2

Step 3

300mAh 6V Ni-MH .4 amps 40 minutes
600mAh

4.8V–8.4V Ni-MH

.8 amps 40 minutes

900mAh

7.2V–8.4V Ni-MH 1.2 amps 40 minutes

BATTERY CAPACITY

MAX. CHARGE RATE

CHARGE TIME

Note: Charge times are

estimates only for fully
discharged battery
packs. Actual charge
times may vary.

continued

DC Peak Detection Charger Features:

• Variable charge rate from 0.3–1.2 amps

• Trickle charge

• Uses automobile 12V power outlet

• Charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH

battery packs

• LED charge indicator

Charging the Aircraft Battery:

1. Using the dial on the side of the charger,
select the charge rate to 1.2 amps.

Battery Capacity: 8.4V 900mAh Ni-MH
Typical Charge Time: 40 minutes

2. Connect the battery pack to the charger.

3. Connect the charger to the 12V power outlet in your
automobile. The LED will continually blink while the
battery charges.

4. Charging is finished when the LED indicator glows
steadily. You should also notice at this time that the
battery is warm to the touch.

Note: Damage to the charger and battery
will occur if you exceed the maximum charge
rate recommended.

Note: Do not leave the charger and battery
unattended during the charge process. While
charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant
surface and constantly monitor the temperature
of the battery pack. If the battery becomes hot at
any time during the charge process, discontinue
charging immediately. Do not allow children to
charge battery packs without adult supervision.

Attaching the nose

1. Locate the nose inside the box.

2. Trial fit the nose without peeling the paper off of

the tape. This will give you a good idea of what the
fit will be like.

3. Peel the paper off the tape and carefully attach

the nose.

4. To add support, apply the included decals to the

side and bottom of the nose/fuselage

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Step 5

Motor Test

1. Make sure the throttle slider is in the “off” position.

2. Turn on transmitter.

3. Remove battery cap from top of the fuselage (see above).

4. Plug the flight battery into the connector inside
the fuselage.

5. Secure battery inside fuselage cavity and replace the

battery cap.

6. Your F-27B Stryker

has a built-in throttle-arming feature
which needs to “see” the throttle slider in the off position
before it will spin the propeller. Be sure the propeller is
clear of obstructions before arming the throttle in order
to avoid injury or damage. Advance the throttle forward
and the propeller should spin at a high speed. The
throttle-arming feature will need to be activated
each time the battery is plugged into the airplane.

Adult Supervision Required

WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller and hold
the plane securely. A moving propeller can cause severe
injury.

ON

OFF

Step 4

Note: Double-sided tape is on the
front edge of both fins. Peel the paper
from the tape in order to secure the
vertical fins into the fuselage.

Battery Cap

Attaching the vertical fins

You will need to attach the two vertical fins to
the fuselage. These fins will help to give the F-27B
Stryker

™

stability.

1. Locate both fins from box.

2. Peel the paper from the double-sided tape.

3. Slide the fins into the slots on fuselage and
push down to secure them.

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Step 6

Elevon Test
Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before

starting the control test in the event that you accidentally
turn on the motor.

Your F-27B Stryker

™

features two large elevons that
provide directional control. To test the elevons to ensure
they function correctly, follow these simple steps:

1. Turn on transmitter.

2. Install and plug in fully charged aircraft battery. With
the stick at neutral and both trim levers centered, the
elevons should be at neutral. If this is not the case, you
can make small adjustments to the trim levers.

3. Give the transmitter full right on the stick. As you are
looking from the tail of the aircraft, the right elevon
should deflect upward, and the left downward
(in Image 1).

4. Give the transmitter full left on the stick. The left elevon
should deflect upward and the right downward
(in Image 2).

5. Pull back on the stick and the elevons should both
deflect equally upward (in Image 3).

6. Push forward on the stick and the elevons should deflect
equally downward (in Image 4).

If you encounter any problems with your F-27B Stryker
responding properly to the transmitter, do not fly.
Call Horizon Hobby’s Product Support staff at
1-877-504-0233.

Elevator
Trim

Aileron
Trim

Image 1

Image 3

Image 2

Image 4