Tower Hobbies Millennium Master Rx-R Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Tower
Hobbies®
guarantees
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.

WINGSPAN

41 in [1040 mm]

RADIO

4 channel

LENGTH

38.5 in [980 mm]

WING AREA

268 in2 [17.3 dm2]

WEIGHT

26.8− 28.8 oz [760 −815 g]

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL

BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE

ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WING LOADING

14.4−15.5 oz/ft2 [44−47 g/dm2]

MOTOR

37mm, 1000kV outrunner,

30A ESC, 9 x 4.5

Slow-Flyer propeller included

TOWER HOBBIES

Champaign, Illinois

[phone] ext. 5

[e-mail]

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© 2014 To we r Hob b ies .

A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Glue,Tools, and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

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

Mount the Wing and Tail Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Final Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Millennium Master.
The full-size Millennium has a wingspan of 26'-1" making

this model 1:7.6-scale (or 13%). We absolutely fell in love
with the Millennium the moment the fi rst prototype left the
ground! Its sleek lines, steady ground handling, neutral feel
and “racy” speed make it an absolute necessity for any pilot
who understands that pure, real, R/C entertainment doesn’t
have to come from imposing, complex airplanes.

For the latest manual version of the Millennium, visit the Tower
Hobbies product manual website at www.towerhobbies.com/
products/pdf/ and select the Millennium Master. The version
number of the latest manual version can be found at the
bottom of the fi rst page of the manual.

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 fl y at most R/C sites.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Ph. [phone]
Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…

Follow These Important Safety Precautions

1. Your Millennium should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Check the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Balance the Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Charge the LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Millennium, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.

2. You must assemble the Millennium according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unflyable 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 fl ight.

4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl 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 fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl 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.

6. The transmitter should always be powered ON whenever
the fl ight battery is connected to the airplane. This means the
transmitter must be turned on BEFORE connecting the fl ight
battery and the transmitter may be turned off only AFTER
the fl ight battery has been disconnected. Failure to follow this
procedure may cause unexpected and unpredictable operation
of the plane! This safe practice applies not just to this model
but also any other model that uses a radio control system.

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We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi 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

Radio Control System

Being an Rx-R model, the Millennium Master requires that
you supply your own 4-channel transmitter and receiver. We
recommend the Tactic TR624 2.4 GHz SLT receiver and
either a Tactic TTX600 6-channel 2.4GHz transmitter or any
other 4-channel (or more) transmitter compatible with the

Tactic AnyLink™ 2.4GHz radio adapter (TACJ2000)*. Using

the AnyLink allows any compatible transmitter to work with
the recommended Tactic receiver.

✱ Visit Tx-Ready.com to see the AnyLink compatibility chart or

contact Product Support at the contact information on page 4.

hours or more to charge your battery. Eventually you’ll want
to get more batteries and an advanced charger so you can
charge faster and fl y more! For the most versatility, convenience
and faster charging, the Great Planes ElectriFly® Triton™
EQ AC/DC Charger (GPMM3155) is highly recommended
as a premium charger and perfect for batteries used with
the Millennium. The Triton EQ may be powered either by an
external DC power source (such as a 12V battery), or a 110V
AC outlet and can charge your batteries in as little as a half­hour or less (depending on the condition of your batteries
and the manufacturer’s specifi ed charge rate). The Triton
EQ also has an LCD digital display screen so you can see
how much capacity it took to charge the battery (handy for
making calculations including fl ight time). The Triton EQ is a
charger you can “grow into” because in addition to charging
the LiPo batteries that will be used in your Millennium, it can
also charge many other types and sizes of batteries.

Note: For use with the Triton EQ, LiPo batteries that come
with a Star Plug or a Deans® Ultra Plug® connector will require
a charge lead with banana plugs / Deans Ultra Male charge
lead (GPMM3148).

Glue,Tools, and Building Supplies

Battery

The motor and propeller combination included with the

Millennium are matched to work with an 11.1V (3S) 1800mAh
LiPo battery such as the ElectriFly LiPo 3S 11.1V 1800mAh
30C battery (GPMP0855) or the FlightPower LiPo FP25 3S

11.1V 1800mAh 25C battery (FPWP2183). Any other LiPo
with similar specifi cations should also be suitable, but keep
in mind that at approximately 5.5 oz. [160g] an 1800mAh
battery is the “sweet spot” for the Millennium. While a larger,
2100mAh battery is a perfectly suitable alternative and has
more capacity for theoretically longer fl ight times, the heavier
weight can be detected in fl ight requiring slightly higher throttle
settings for the same performance and only marginally longer
fl ight times. With an 1800mAh battery the Millennium should
fl y for at least seven minutes. Technical Info: At full-throttle
with the included propeller the motor draws approximately 24A
on the ground and approximately 20A in fl ight. The average
current draw in fl ight is approximately 12A for an average
current consumption of approximately 205mAh per minute.
Battery condition, fl ying style and weather conditions may
cause performance to vary.

Charger

For a very economical choice, we recommend the Great
Planes® 3S LiPo balancing Smart Charger (GPMM3318). If you
plan to charge the recommended Flight Power battery, then
you will also need a balancing lead adapter (THPP0300). The
Smart Charger is a safe way to charge your LiPo battery, but
it’s very basic and just enough to get you started. The Smart
Charger charges at a rate of .8 amps, so it will take at least 1-½

Other than common hobby tools the only requirements for
getting your Millennium airborne are medium or thin CA
for attaching the tail surfaces and threadlocker for some of
the screws that should be checked before fl ying. CA gluing
applicator tips are also recommended when using CA:

❍ 1/2 oz. Great Planes Medium CA (GPMR6007)
❍ Hobbico CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ Great Planes Pro™ Threadlocker (GPMR6060)

NOTE: The stabilizer and wing incidences and motor thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model. However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check these
measurements anyway. The motor has –2º down thrust and
2º right thrust, with the horizontal stabilizer at 0,º the wing has

+1º incidence. Due to manufacturing tolerances which will have

little or no effect on the way your model will fl y, please expect
slight deviations between your model and the published values.

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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 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

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

E-mail: [e-mail]

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the Tower Hobbies Millennium ARF
are available using the order numbers in the Replacement
Parts List that follows.

Parts may also 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].

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Order No. Description

TOWA6205

TOWA6206

TOWA6207

TOWA6208

TOWA6209

TOWA6210

FLZA6211

GPMQ6630

Wing

Fuselage

Tail Surfaces

Canopy

Cowl

Landing Gear Set

Spinner

Great Planes
9x4.5 Power Flow
Slo-Flyer
Elec Prop (2)

Order No. Description

FLZA6212

FLZA6213

FLZA6214

FLZA6215

FLZA6216

GPMM1830

GMPA4224

Decal

Wing Bolt

Propeller Adapter

Hardware

Motor

GP SS 35A ESC

Servo

CONTENTS

1

7

8

6

5

12

4

2

9

3

10

11

1. Wing

2. Fuselage

3. Horizontal Stabilizer

4. Vertical Stabilizer

5. Propeller

6. Spinner

7. Propeller Adapter

8. Wing Bolt

4

9. Nose Wheel

10. Main Landing Gear

11. Elevator Control Horn

12. Cowl