User Manual

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Length:

38.5 in

[980mm]

Radio:

5-channel

radio system

Motor:

40mm dia.

850kV outrunner,

40A ESC,

12x6 propeller

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:

59.5 in

[1510mm]

Wing

Area:

430 in

[27.7 dm

]

Weight:

3–3.25 lb

[1360–1470 g]

Wing

Loading:

16–17 oz/ft

[49– 52 g/dm

]

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WARRANTY

Flyzone guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both

material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This

warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use

or modication. In no case shall Flyzone’s liability exceed the

original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Flyzone reserves the

right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Flyzone 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.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

™

Island Wings Select

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Island Wings Select INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ™ Wingspan: 59.5 in [1510mm] Length: Wing Area: 430 in2 [27.7 dm2 ] Radio: Weight: 3– 3.25 lb [1360–1470 g] Motor: Wing Loading: 16–17 oz/ft2 [49– 52 g/dm2] 38.5 in [980mm] 5-channel radio system 40mm dia. 850kV outrunner, 40A ESC, 12x6 propeller WARRANTY Flyzone guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FAA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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❍ Flyzone 3S (11.1V) 1800mAh 20C LiPo battery (FLZA6024) B. Understand the operation of the motor/failsafe/ESC in all possible operation scenarios. C. Learn how to properly power up and power down for each flight (see back page). D. Complete all of the steps in this manual up to the prop installation on page 15.. Install the propeller only AFTER you have completed these four steps. ❍ Flyzone 3S (11.
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To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Flyzone web site at www. flyzoneplanes.com. Click on the Storefront icon at the top of the page to load the Flyzone Dealer Locator. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer. Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to: 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.
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ASSEMBLY Mount the Floats NOTE: This instruction manual applies to all versions of the DHC-2 Beaver (Rx-R, Tx-R, and RTF), simply skip the steps that do not apply. Mount the Landing Gear ❑ 1. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to fasten both main landing gears to the fuselage with three M3x16 screws in each side. ❑ 1. Connect the floats to each other with the horizontal struts and four M2.5x20 machine-thread screws. ❑ 2. Mount the tail gear with two M2.5x8 screws, then fasten the pushrod wires as shown.
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❑ 4. Connect a small rubber band to the inside side of each float and water rudder as shown. ❑ 2. Use eight M2.5x8 screws to fasten the braces to the floats, matching the labels printed or molded into the end of each brace to each mount location on each float. ❑ 5. Fasten the wire hooks on the end of each rudder line to the connectors in the steering arm.
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❑ 2. Connect the elevator pushrod to the bottom hole in the elevator horn as shown. ❑ 4. Key the rudder torque rod down into the receptacle while fitting the vertical stabilizer (fin) into the fuselage. Tightly press the assembly down into position. ❑ 3. Rotate the stab upward and key it into the fuselage.
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❑ 5. Secure the stab and fin with the M3x22 screw. Mount the Wings ❑ 2. Guide the wires from the right wing into the fuselage, then slide the wing joiner tube and the flap pushrod wire through the corresponding holes. Also guide the flap pushrod wire into the screw-lock connector on the flap servo. Guide the joiner tube through the hole in the left side of the fuselage, then tightly “CLICK!” the wing onto the wing clips. ❑ 1. Fasten the wing clips to both sides of the fuselage with four M3x10 screws.
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Install the Battery ❑ 3. Mount the left wing the same way. ❑ 1. Cut two 1” [25mm] strips from the rougher, “hook” side of the included adhesive-back hook-and-loop material. Apply the strips inside the fuselage where shown and press them down tightly so they adhere. ❑ 4. Mount the top of each wing strut to the wing with a M2.5x8 machine-thread screw. ❑ 2. Cut a 3” [76mm] strip from the softer, “loop” side and attach it to the battery so the larger “discharge” wires will be on the right side as shown.
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6. Press the LINK button on the TR624 receiver (Tx-R, RTF versions) and hold for 2 seconds. The red LINK light should blink and then stay on. Failsafe Setting & Function (RTF/Tx-R Only) IMPORTANT: Before installing the propeller, it’s important for safety reasons to ensure that the failsafe on the receiver is at the 0% throttle preset position as indicated in the instructions below.
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If the chime sounds followed by continuous, slow beeps (“beep…beep…beep…beep…”), then the receiver is not receiving a signal from the transmitter. You may need to link the receiver to the transmitter, or check the connection between the ESC and the receiver. C. To change the brake setting (on or off) reconnect the battery to the ESC with the transmitter on and the throttle stick all the way up.
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followed by a longer, single, lower tone beep (“BEEEP”) followed by a shorter, higher tone beep (“beep”). If the chimes and beeps do not sound in this manner refer to “FAILSAFE/MOTOR/ESC OPERATION” on page 10 to setup the transmitter and ESC correctly. ❑ 5. Reinstall the screw, but do not tighten yet. With the transmitter and receiver on, center the elevator and tighten the screw to lock the pushrod down.
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❑ 3. Move the dial or switch on your transmitter that controls the flaps to the “up” position, rotating the flap servo arm clockwise. Remove the screw in the flap servo arm, wet the threads with threadlocker, and then reinstall and tighten the screw so the flaps will be in their fully retracted (“up”) position. ❑ 1. Connect the wing lighting wires and the aileron servo wires to the lighting aileron and flap wiring harnesses coming from the receiver. ❑ 4.
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FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION Check the Control Throws Because the servos and pushrods are factory-installed the control throws should already be correct, but because of the effect the control throws can have on a model, it’s always a good idea to check them anyway.
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More Control Throw Pushrod Farther Out Mount the Propeller and Spinner Less Control Throw Pushrod Farther In ❑ 4. If any of the control throws require adjustment use the programming in your transmitter to increase or decrease the throws accordingly.
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English 2-1/2" 2" Metric 64 mm 51mm ❑ 4. Lift the model by your fingers between the lines indicating the balance range. As long as the Beaver sits level with your fingers on the forward or aft lines or anywhere between the lines it is properly balanced and ready to fly. If you have to move your fingertips outside the lines the Beaver is out of balance and should not be flown. If necessary, add squares of stick-on lead to the nose or tail to get the Beaver to balance within the specified range.
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the water well. If the winds are really high the Beaver can still be flown from water, but avoid turning it directly across the wind. Otherwise, the wind can get under the wing and flip the Beaver over. In the air, the only effect of the floats is that the Beaver flies slightly slower. REPAIRS Parts damaged beyond repair can be purchased separately. The full replacement part list is printed in the front of the manual on page 4.
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Follow these steps in powering your model: Throttle stick in the minimum position! ALWAYS turn the transmistter “ON” BEFORE plugging in the battery into the plane. When finished flying: ALWAYS unplug the battery from the plane BEFORE turning the transmitter “OFF”.