ParkZone PKZ6580 User Manual

VisionAire

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Instruction Manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation / Manuale di Istruzioni

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product
literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high

probability of superfi cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to oper­ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner
that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product
or the property of others.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid
collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause
momentary loss of control

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles,
traffi c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the
reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and
protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious
injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

Battery Warning

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury, and/or property damage.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all
risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use im­mediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing
to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result
in fi re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of
40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sun­light. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.

• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged
batteries.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while
charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTER­IES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fi re
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

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– Introduction –

Welcome to the exciting world of 3D fl ight! Even if this isn’t your fi rst 3D airplane, the ParkZone® VisionAire™ aircraft is going to be a fast favorite. Its awesome
power-to-weight performance coupled with the incredible balance of stability and agility its AS3X® (Artifi cial Stabilization – 3-aXis) system makes possible will
have you pushing the limits of your aerobatic abilities in no time. The light wing loading and forgiving slow speed characteristics help too.

Before you start exploring the edges of the envelope, though, you must take a little time to read this manual. It contains important information about binding the
VisionAire aircraft to your DSM2
Guide. It’s all here to make sure your fi rst fl ight, and every one after, is the best it can be.

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/DSMX® transmitter, recommended dual rate settings, battery charging and much more. There’s also a handy Troubleshooting

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Table of Contents

Charging the Flight Battery ............................................................... 4

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ................................................................... 4

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................... 5

Installing the Battery ......................................................................... 5

AS3X System .................................................................................... 6

Arming the ESC and Receiver............................................................ 6

Installing Landing Gear ..................................................................... 6

Installing Horizontal Tail .................................................................... 7

Control Surface Centering and Installing Clevises on Control Horns ... 7

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ................................................ 7

Installing SFG Technology® Wing Fences ........................................... 8

Installing the Wings ........................................................................... 8

Transmitter Setup ............................................................................. 9

Dual Rates and Expos ....................................................................... 9

Control Direction Test ...................................................................... 10

AS3X Control Direction Test ............................................................. 11

Specifi cations

45 inches (1143mm)

Center of Gravity (CG) ..................................................................... 11

Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................... 12

First Flight Preparation .................................................................... 12

Maintenance After Flying ................................................................ 12

Guidelines for Flying 3D .................................................................. 13

Service of Power Components ........................................................ 13

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................................ 14

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ........................................................... 15

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................... 15

Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 16

Contact Information ........................................................................ 17

Compliance Information for the European Union .............................. 17

Parts Contact Information ............................................................... 64

Replacement Parts .......................................................................... 64

Optional Parts ................................................................................. 65

Installed BL10 Brushless outrunner 1250Kv

Installed

Installed

40-Amp Lite Pro Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC
(V2)

(4) Servos (EFLR7155)

42.5 inches (1088mm)

Weight: 43.7 oz
(1240 g)

Installed

Included

Included

Needed to

Complete

Spektrum™ AR635, 6-Channel AS3X Sport Receiver

Battery: 2200mA 11.1V 3S 25C Li-Po
Battery Charger: 300mA–2.0A 2–3 cell Li-Po bat-

tery charger

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum
technology.

To register your product online, visit www.parkzone.com

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DSM2®/DSMX®

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Charging the Flight Battery

Your VisionAire aircraft comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po
battery. You should only charge your battery with the included charger. Never
leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure
to follow the instructions properly could result in a fi re. When charging, ensure
the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the fl ight battery while
assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged battery to perform control
tests and binding.

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features

• Balances and Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs

• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp

• Simple single push-button operation

• LED charge status indicator

• LED cell balance indicator

• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status

• 12V accessory outlet input cord

Charger Specifi cations

• Input power: 12V DC,
3-amp

• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po
packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh

• Maximum charge rate 1C
(2.2 amps)

3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po battery pack
(PKZ1029)

The ParkZone
features a balancing lead that allows
you to safely charge your battery pack
when used with the included ParkZone
Li-Po balancing charger.

must be inserted into the correct port of
your charger prior to charging.

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3S Li-Po battery pack

CAUTION: The balance connector

The Battery Charging Process

1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken
or punctured.

2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).

3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED
will fl ash.

4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (the VisionAire aircraft 2200mAh Li-Po battery will
charge at 2 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.

5. Move the cell selector switch to 2-cell or 3-cell depending on your battery (3-cell for included battery).

6. Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 2-cell or 3-cell charger port (4 pin charger port for your included 3-cell battery).

7. The green and red LEDs may fl ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.

8. When the battery is fully charged, there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge

an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly fl ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.

9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.

CAUTION: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.

When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery.

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Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor­age. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your
chosen Spektrum™ DSM2®/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation (Please visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list
of compatible transmitters).

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum

module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

Binding Procedure Reference Table (DX6i transmitters and above)*

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* For non-computer transmitters (DX4e and DX5e), refer to the receiver manual for required prebind setup.
Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).

1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder, elevators and ailerons) or to low
positions (throttle, throttle trim).**

3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

4. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. One long tone, then
three short tones confi rm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC. Keep the plane immobile for 5
seconds

5. The orange bind LED will begin to fl ash rapidly.

6. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to your
transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

7. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the orange bind light on the receiver will turn solid and the
ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the
throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.

8. After binding, the 3 LEDs (blue, yellow and red) on the receiver will fl ash. The fl ashing indicates the
gain setting for each axis. The quicker the fl ash, the higher the gain setting. For more information,
refer to the “Initializing the AR635” section in the receiver manual.

9. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

10. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two-part loops
and clips).

11. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding
is done.

** The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer
to the transmitter Troubleshooting Guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.

BIND PLUG

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Installing the Battery

1. Press the latch button (A) and remove the battery hatch.

2. Apply the included strip of hook and loop tape to the bottom of your
battery.

3. For the recommended CG, install the battery near the center of the com­partment, then press the battery onto the hook and loop strip (B) and close
the 2 hook and loop straps (C) around the battery. See the Adjusting the
Center of Gravity instructions for more information.

4. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC. See the Arming the ESC

instructions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.

5. Reinstall the battery hatch.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver
when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a
voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged,
resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed,

the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.

A

B

C

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AS3X System

Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport, scale and unique aircraft with
the kind of performance experts appreciate. First used in Blade
fl ybarless helicopters, MEMS sensor technology within the Artifi cial Stability - 3
aXis (AS3X) System has been specifi cally tuned for airplanes helping invisibly
correct for turbulence, torque and tip stalls.

Now the exclusive AS3X Stabilization system makes the leap from Ultra Micro
aircraft to high performance parkfl yers with the AR635 receiver. The preci­sion and performance available from AS3X equipped Ultra Micro airplanes has

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ultra micro

Arming the ESC and Receiver

Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but
subsequent connection of a fl ight battery requires the steps below.

AS3X

The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for
the fi rst time. Once the AS3X is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly
on the aircraft. This is normal. AS3X will remain active until the battery is
disconnected.

NOTICE: Due to increased servo power demands, only use the 40-Amp Lite Pro
Switch-Mode BEC Brushless ESC (EFLA1040LB V2) with the AR635. Use of any
other ESC presently available may result in damage to the aircraft.

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings. Power on the
Transmitter, then wait 5 seconds.

2. Remove the battery hatch and install the fl ight battery to the hook and
loop strip, then connect the battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.

Keep the aircraft immobile on its wheels away from wind for
5 seconds. If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after
the fl ight battery is connected, recharge or replace the battery.

heralded a new era of performance, and with the AR635 that performance is
introduced for larger airplanes.

The outstanding control agility delivers an ultra smooth, locked-in feel that
obeys your every command with performance that’s natural feeling. It’s so
gratifying, in fact, that it’s as though you’re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned,
giant-scale aircraft. Welcome to AS3X, your parkfl yer will never be the same!
To see what we mean, go to www.E-fl iteRC.com/AS3X.

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DO NOT connect the battery while the throttle stick is at full or the ESC will go

into programming mode.

If a musical tone sounds after 5 seconds, immediately disconnect the battery,
then lower the throttle.

Refer to the ESC manual (available separately) for more information.

3. When power is applied to the ESC:

1) The ESC will sound a series of tones (refer to step 4 of the
binding instructions for more information).

2) An LED will light on the receiver (the red, blue and green gain
LEDs will also fl ash).

For further explanation of the gain lights, refer to the “Initializing the AR635”
section of the AR635 receiver manual.

Installing Landing Gear

1. Install the landing gear strut (A) with the wheels
raked forward as shown.

2. Install the cover (B) on the fuselage using 4
screws (C).

Disassemble in reverse order.

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CAUTION: Always

keep hands away from
the propeller. When
armed, the motor will turn
the propeller in response
to any throttle movement.

B

A

C

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