Tower Hobbies F40 Corsair Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Tower

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

WARRANTY

date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover any
component parts damaged by
use or modification. 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 final
assembly or material used for final assembly, no
liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the final
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.

LENGTH

31 in [785mm]

WINGSPAN

39 in [990mm]

WING AREA

271 sq in [17.5 dm2]

WEIGHT

28 – 30 oz [795 – 850 g]

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL

BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE

ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WING LOADING

14.9 – 15.9 oz/sq ft [45 – 49 g/dm2]

RADIO

4-Channel

MOTOR

1000 kV Outrunner, 30A ESC,

9 x 4.5 SlowFlyer Propeller

TOWER HOBBIES

Champaign, Illinois

[phone] ext. 5

[e-mail]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

AMA .........................................2

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

REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION .......................2

LiPo Battery Charger ............................3

KIT INSPECTION...................................3

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................3

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

ASSEMBLY ........................................4

FINAL ASSEMBLY ..................................5

Hook Up the Controls............................5

Check the Control Throws ........................6

Check the C.G. .................................7

MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................7

MOTOR/ESC OPERATION ..........................7

FLYING...........................................8

REPAIRS ..........................................8

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Tower Hobbies EP Corsair Rx-R™
(receiver-ready). Everybody likes a Corsair and the Tower Corsair

has enough detail to make a good presentation. The durability

and simplicity of EPO foam also make it the perfect every day

yer, suitable for R/C club ying sites or your favorite park. And

don’t let the Tower Corsair’s economy fool you—powered by a

3S 1800mAh battery, ight speed is more than “scale-like” and

vertical performance is virtually unlimited!

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Corsair, visit the Tower Hobbies web site at www.towerhobbies.

com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the EP Corsair ARF.
If there is new technical information or changes to this model a

“tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.

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AMA

If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The

AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership

provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights

and interests and is required to y at most R/C sites.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: www.modelaircraft.org

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS…
FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

2. You must assemble the Corsair according to the instructions.

Do not alter or modify the model, 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.

3. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition.

All components must be correctly installed so that the model

operates correctly on the ground and in the air. You must check
the operation of the model and all components before every ight.

4. 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.

5. While this kit has been ight tested to exceed normal use, if the
plane will be used for extremely high stress ying, such as racing,

or if a motor or battery larger than ones in the recommended range

is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to reinforce
the high stress points and/or substituting hardware more suitable

for the increased stress.

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.

REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

No extraordinary tools or building supplies are required to nish
the EP Corsiar Rx-R—just a Phillips screwdriver and scissors
or a hobby knife. The Corsair is already equipped with servos,
ESC and motor, so the only other components you have to supply

are the following:

■ Minimum 4-channel transmitter and receiver

■ Flyzone 3S 11.1V 1800mAh LiPo battery (FLZA6024)

or similar

■ LiPo battery charger

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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.

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Note: If using a battery with a Deans® Ultra® connector, a Deans

Ultra Male-to-SuperTigre® ESC adapter (SUPM0040) will also

be required (or the connector on the ESC may simply be replaced
with a Deans Ultra Male connector).

LIPO BATTERY CHARGER

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 is perfect for 3S batteries used with the Corsair 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
adjustable charge rate to charge your batteries in as little as a

half-hour or less (depending on the condition of your batteries

and the manufacturer’s specied charge rate). The Onyx can also
charge larger batteries and batteries other than LiPos, 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).

NOTE: For use with the Onyx 235, LiPo batteries that come

with a SuperTigre connector (such as the Flyzone batteries
recommended) a banana plugs-to-SuperTigre charge lead
(SUPM0070) is required. And batteries that come with a Deans

Ultra connector require a Charge Lead with banana plugs/Deans

Ultra Male charge lead (GPMM3148).

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the Tower Hobbies EP Corsair Rx-R are
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts
List that follows.

Parts may be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling

[phone], or via facsimile at [phone], but full retail

prices and shipping and handling charges will apply. Illinois

and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If ordering
via fax, include a Visa® or MasterCard® number and expiration

date for payment.

Mail parts orders Hobby Services

and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1

personal check to: Champaign IL 61822

Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the
Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal
check only; no C.O.D.

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product
Support by e-mail at [e-mail], or by

telephone at [phone].

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KIT INSPECTION

Before assembly, 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 Product Support.

When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names

exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.

Hobbico Product Support Ph: [phone] ext. 5
3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Fax: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61822

E-mail: [e-mail]

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Order No. Description

TOWA6085
TOWA6086
TOWA6087
TOWA6088
TOWA6089
TOWA6090
TOWA6091
TOWA6092
GPMQ6630
SUPM1030
TOWM5500
TOWG2000

Wing
Fuselage
Horizontal Stabilizer
Cowl
Canopy Hatch
Landing Gear
(2) Wing Bolt
Spinner Hub
SlowFly 9 × 4.5 Propeller (2)
SuperTigre 30A Brushless ESC
Servo
1000 kV Motor

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