ParkZone PKZU2280 User Manual
Ultra Micro
F-27Q Stryker 180
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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.
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Thank you for purchasing the ParkZone® Ultra Micro Series F-27Q Stryker 180. You’re just a
battery charge away from one of the most exciting ultra micro fl ying experiences available. The
Ultra Micro Series F-27Q Stryker packs the punch of an E-fl ite® 3000Kv 180 brushless outrunner
motor that delivers exhilarating speed and climb performance, just like the big F-27Q. It also has
functional twin rudders so you can push the limits with extreme aerobatic maneuvers like fl at
spins, Snap Rolls, blenders and more. And you get this awesome performance without having
to sacrifi ce any of the smooth, predictable fl ight characteristics that have made every Stryker a
sport pilot favorite.
Before you take your fi rst fl ight, however, you must thoroughly read this manual. The Ultra Micro
Series F-27Q is considerably faster than many of the ultra micro aircraft you may be used to
fl ying. Carefully following the setup and binding instructions in this manual will help ensure that
fi rst fl ight, and every one after, is as rewarding (and safe) as it can be.
2S 7.4V 200mAh 25C
Lithium Polymer Battery
Table of Contents
Specifi cations .............................................................. 3
Charging the Battery ................................................ 4
Battery Warnings .......................................................5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ....................... 6
Installing Flight Battery ...........................................6
Before Flight ................................................................6
First Flight Preparation ............................................ 7
Settings for Control Horns .....................................7
Control Centering ..................................................... 7
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) .......................... 8
Transmitter and Model Setup ...............................9
Control Direction Test ...........................................10
Motor Service ........................................................... 11
Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................... 12
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings 13
Maintenance After Flying .................................... 13
Nose Wheel ............................................................... 13
Repairing/Replacing Nose .................................. 13
Replacing Vertical Fins .......................................... 14
Replacing Sub-Fins ................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 15
Limited Warranty .................................................... 16
Warranty and Service Information ................... 17
Compliance Information for the
European Union ...................................................... 17
Replacement Parts ................................................. 66
Optional Parts and Accessories ........................ 67
Parts Contact Information ................................... 68
Specifi cations
Wingspan 17.0 in (432mm)
Length 10.8 in (275mm)
Weight 2.15 oz (60 g)
(without battery)
To register your product online, go to www.parkzone.com
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Installed
180BL 3,000Kv
brushless outrunner
Spektrum
Receiver/BL ESC unit
(4) SPMAS2000L 1.7-Gram Linear
Long Throw Servos
TM
AR6400NBL Ultra Micro
Included
Battery: 200mAh 2S 25C Li-Po
Battery Charger: 2S 7.4V Li-Po
Needed to Complete
Transmitter: 2.4GHz with Spektrum
DSM2™/DSMX® with adjustable dual
rates and expo (DX6i and up)
™
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Charging the Battery
Your Ultra Micro Stryker comes with a
Celectra™ 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po Charger and 2-Cell
7.4V 200mAh 25C Li-Po battery. Please visit
www.horizonhobby.com for optional battery
adapters. Refer to battery warnings. It is
recommended to charge the battery pack
while you are inspecting the aircraft. The fl ight
battery will be required to confi rm proper
aircraft operation in future steps.
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. The connector of the battery is specifically designed to only allow it to fit into the charge port
one way in order to prevent reverse polarity connection; however, check for proper alignment
and polarity before proceeding to the next step.
3. Gently press the battery connector into the charge port located on the front of the charger.
4. When you make the connection successfully, the green LED blinking on the charger will slow,
indicating proper connection.
5. Press the button on the charger; the red LED will illuminate, indicating charging has begun.
6. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 200mAh battery takes approximately
50–60 minutes.
7. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED will illuminate.
8. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.
2S 7.4V 200mAh 25C
Lithium Polymer Battery
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.
LED Functions under normal operation
1. Green LED blinking with power connected but without battery ................. Standby
2. Green LED blinking ........................................................................................................Battery is connected
3. Blinking Red LED at varying speeds ......................................................................... Charging
4. Red and Green LED blinking simultaneously .......................................................Balancing
5. Solid Green LED ............................................................................................................... Full Charge
6. Red and Green LED fl ashing rapidly......................................................................... Error
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Battery Warnings
The Battery Charger (EFLCU1007) included
with the Ultra Micro Stryker has been
designed to safely 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
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 quickly decreases and increases,
showing some battery power is reserved for
fl ight control and safe landing.
When the motor power decreases then increases, please land the aircraft immediately
and recharge the fl ight battery.
40–120º F. Do not store battery or model
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.
• NEVER USE AN Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH
CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery
with a compatible charger may cause a
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 safe
temperature ranges.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery
from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle
discharge. Before storage, charge the Li-Po
battery to full capacity. During storage, make
sure battery charge does not go below 3V
per cell.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage
the battery.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID
(Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen
SpektrumTM DSM2TM/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for
proper operation.
For a list of compatible DSM2TM/DSMX® transmitters, please visit www.bindnfl y.com.
When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM2 module, you will need to reverse
the throttle channel.
Binding Procedure Reference Table
1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver.
2. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected from the airplane.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Connect the fl ight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to rapidly fl ash (typically after
5 seconds).
5. Make sure transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position.
6. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or
switch instructions.
7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid, indicating that the receiver is
bound to the transmitter.
If the LED does not go to a solid light, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.
Installing Flight Battery
1 2
Remove canopy from nose
of aircraft.
Connect fully charged
fl ight battery to receiver.
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Put battery into battery
compartment and install
canopy .
Before Flight
1 2
Lower throttle and
throttle trim to lowest
settings.
Power on
Transmitter
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the
propeller in response to any throttle stick.
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Connect fl ight battery
to aircraft.
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Wait 5
Seconds
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Series of tones
Continuous LED
First Flight Preparation
1. Remove and inspect box contents.
2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
3. Install Flight battery in the airplane (once
it has been fully charged).
4. Bind aircraft to your transmitter.
5. Make sure control rods move freely.
6. Make sure fl ight control surfaces
are centered.
Settings for Control Horns
The illustration shows factory settings for
linkages on control horns. After fl ying, if you
want to modify control throw, carefully adjust
linkage positions for desired
control response.
Control Centering
Before fi rst fl ights, or in the event of an
accident, make sure the fl ight control surfaces
are centered. Adjust linkages mechanically if
control surfaces are not centered.
Use of the transmitter trims may not correctly
center the aircraft control surfaces due to the
mechanical limits of linear servos.
1. Make sure control surfaces are neutral
when the transmitter controls and trims are
centered. Where possible, transmitter
sub-trim must be set to zero.
2. When needed, use a pair of pliers to
carefully bend the metal of the linkage
(see illustration).
3. Make the U-shape narrower to make the
connector shorter. Make the U-shape wider
to make the linkage longer.
7. Perform the Control Direction Test with
the transmitter.
8. Adjust fl ight controls and transmitter.
9. Adjust battery for center of gravity (CG).
10. Perform a radio system Range Check.
11. Find a safe and open area.
12. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
Rudder Elevons
NOTICE: When using a programmable
transmitter, do not use sub-trim to adjust the
center position of the servo.
NOTICE: Ultra micro linear servos are unique
in that they are calibrated to reach maximum
travel at 100% travel adjust. Increasing the
value above 100% will NOT result in more
travel, but can cause the servo to lock and will
result in a crash.
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