Tower Hobbies CrazE Wing EP ARF Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

®

Tower
Hobbies®
guarantees
this kit to be
free from defects
in both material and
workmanship at the

WARR ANT Y

date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover any
component parts damaged by
use or modication. In no case shall
Tower Hobbies’ liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Tower Hobbies reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Tower Hobbies 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.

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.

To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at
the address below:

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

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as
possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem
will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

WINGSPAN

35.5 in [ 900 mm]

MOTOR

30-35-1000

Brushless

Electric

LENGTH

18. 75 in [ 476 mm ]

WING AREA

409 sq in [26.4 dm2]

WEIGHT

20 –23 oz [567–652g]

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL

BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE

ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WING LOADING

7. 0 – 8. 1 oz / f t2 [21.3– 24.79 g/dm2]

RADIO

3-Channel, Flying Wing Programmable

Two Mini Servos with

at least 38g of torque.

TOWER HOBBIES

Champaign, Illinois

[phone] ext. 5

[e-mail]

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© 2016 Tow e r H ob b ie s .

A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Radio Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Propellers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install the Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INTRODUCTION

If you are looking to put some excitement in your  ying, the
CrazE Wing is for you. It can go from slow and mild to all
out wild in a second. The CrazE Wing assembles quick and
easy. You will be  ying in just a few hours. So let’s get the
components needed to  nish the plane and get started.

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections for
the CrazE Wing ARF visit the Tower Hobbies web site at
towerhobbies.com and visit the page for the CrazE Wing. If
there is new technical information or changes to this model
a “tech notice” box will appear on the page.

As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you
are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and the safety
of those around you. Please contact your local authorities
to  nd out the latest rules and regulations.

In the United States, please visit:

Install the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Apply the Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . 11

FLIGHT TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

sites to help you get started the right way. There are over
2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number that follows.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memoria l Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: www.modelaircraft.org

IMPORTANT: Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
 ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid  ying near or over
groups of people.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…

Follow These Important Safety Precautions

knowbeforeyou y.org faa.gov/uas

Academy of Model Aeronautics

We urge you to jo in the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to  y at AMA clubs.

Though joining the AMA provides many bene ts, one of the

primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to  ying at contest s or on the cl ub  eld. It even applies
to  ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club

1. Your CrazE Wing ARF 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 CrazE Wing ARF, 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, or use
larger than recommended power systems, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or 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.

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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.

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 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.

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.

REMEMBER: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Propellers

❍ 3S LiPo – APCQ4118 9x6E or APCQ4119 9x7.5E
❍ 4S LiPo – APCQ4116 8x8E

Battery and Charger

❍ A 3S to 4S 1800mAh – 2200mAh LiPo battery is required

to power the CrazE Wing ARF.

❍ ElectriFly 3S 1800mAh 30C (GPMP0855)
❍ ElectriFly 3S 2200mAh 30C (GPMP0861)
❍ FlightPower 3S 1800mAh 50C (FPWP5183)
❍ FlightPower 3S 2200mAh 30C (FPWP3223)
❍ FlightPower 3S 2200mAh 50C (FPWP5223)
❍ ElectriFly 4S 2200mAh 30C (GPMP0862)
❍ FlightPower 4S 2200mAh 30C (FPWP3224)

Most modelers may already have a suitable LiPo charger,
but for those that do not, the Duratrax Onyx 235 AC/DC
Advanced Peak Charger (DTXP4235) is one of the suitable
chargers recommended. The Onyx charger is perfect for 3
and 4S batteries used with the CrazE Wing ARF and may
be powered either by an external DC power source (such
as a 12V battery), or a 110V AC outlet. The Onyx also has
an adjusta ble charge ra te to charg e yo ur batte ries in as lit tle
as a half-hour or less (depending on the condition of your
batteries and manufacturer’s speci ed charge rate). The
Onyx can also charge larger batteries and batteries other
than LiPo, so it is a versatile charger you can grow into. The
235 also has an LCD digital display screen, so you can see
how much capacity it took to recharge the battery (required
for monitoring the condition of your batteries and calculating
how long you can  y).

Radio Components

A 3-channel radio with elevon (sometimes called delta), an
Electronic Speed Control and two mini servos with 38oz. of
torque are required to  y the CrazE Wing ARF. The Tactic

TTX650 6-channel or Futaba 6J 6-channel radio system are

great low cost radio systems perfect for the CrazE Wing ARF.

❍ TACJ2650 Tactic TTX650 6-channel SLT Computer

Trans m it ter

OR

❍ FUTK6000 Futaba 6J 6-channel S-FHSS System

❍ (2) FUTM0415 Futaba S3115 Micro Precision Servo

OR

❍ (2) FUTM0034 Futaba S3102 Aircraft Micro Metal

Gear Servo

❍ TOWG2000 Tower Hobbies Electric Motor 30-35-

1000

❍ FLZA6612 Flyzone 40A Select Scale ESC
❍ FLZA6614 Flyzone Prop Adapter
❍ GPMQ4480 1" x 6" Velcro

Adhesives and Building Supplies

❍ Tower Hobbies 6-minute Epoxy (TOWR3806)
❍ Mixing Sticks (50, GPMR8055)
❍ Mixing Cups (GPMR8056)
❍ Tower Hobbies Build-It CA Thin Glue (TOWR3800)
❍ Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean-up)
❍ Masking Tape
❍ 5/64" (2mm) drill bit
❍ Drill
❍ Phillips head screwdriver
❍ Wire Cutters
❍ Pliers
❍ Stick-on segmented weights (GPMQ4485)
❍ Medium T-pins (HCAR5150)
❍ CG Machine (GPMR2400)
❍ Paper Towels

Hardware and Accessories

❍ 21st Century Sealing Iron (COVR2700)
❍ 21st Century Hot Sock (COVR2702

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KIT INSPECTION

Before starting to build, 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 nee d assistance with assembly,
contact Order Assistance.

CONTENTS

Order Assistance Ph: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-maiI: [e-mail]

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1. Wing

2. Motor/Battery Box

3. Vertical Fin

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Hardware not shown:

(2) Large nylon control horn
(2) Nylon control horn back plate
(2) Nylon clevis
(2) Nylon Faslink
(2) Silicone clevis keeper

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(2) 2-56 x 6" [152 mm] wire pushrod
(4) Hardwood servo mounting blocks
(4) 2-56 x 3/8 [ 9.5 mm] Machine Screw
(4) #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] Sheet Metal Screw
(4) 3 x 10mm Machine Screw