Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Calypso. The Calypso
is one of those models that everyone must have because
it is stable, gentle and durable enough for beginners, yet
maneuverable enough for intermediate and experienced
pilots who might want to temporarily set their more advanced
models aside and enjoy some easy, care-free fl ying. And who
doesn’t embrace the challenge of cruising the sky looking for
thermals? The recommended 1300 mAh battery is enough
“juice” to propel the Calypso to fi ve, approximately one-minute
climbs which can provide up to 30 minutes of air time even in
“dead” air when no lift is present (but we’ve routinely fl own the
Calypso with 1500 mAh – 2100 mAh batteries). Of course, if
you can fi nd lifting air your fl ying time will be virtually unlimited!
We also urge you to consider installing the two additional
servos for the optional fl aps. With the fl aps partially extended
you can just about “park” the Calypso in the sky even when
there is no lift. And with full fl aps and a gentle breeze you
can land the Calypso on the ground as light as a feather. The
fl ap servos are also confi gured to be connected to a single
channel via a Y-harness, eliminating the requirement for a
computer radio.
NOTE: This instruction manual applies to RTF, Rx-R
™
and
Tx-R
™
versions of the Calypso.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Calypso, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com. Open
the “Airplanes” link, then select the Calypso 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.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics), 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
Tele. [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 Calypso 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 Calypso, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
2. You must assemble the Calypso according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unfl 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 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.
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional LiPo Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Receiver (Rx-R Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hook Up the Elevator and Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Optional Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the Wings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Balance the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calibrate the Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Normal Startup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charge the LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ESC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MAKING REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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