INSTRUCTION MANUAL ® Wingspan: 59.5 in [1510mm] Weight: 48.2 – 53.2 oz [1367–1508 g] Wing Area: 430 in2 [27.7 dm2 ] Wing Loading: 16.1–18 oz/ft2 [49 – 54 g/dm2 ] Length: Radio: 40.5 in [1029 mm] 5+ channel radio system required Motor: D4011 – 920 kV, 40A ESC 11 x 7.5 3-blade prop READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. It contains important instructions and warnings concerning the assembly and use of this model. WARNING: This product may use a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
NOTICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. Check the operation of the model and all components before each flight. NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Meaning of Special Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone 1/10th-scale de Havilland DHC-2T Turbo Beaver Rx-R airplane. For anybody who enjoys flying float planes or who aspires to do so for the first time, the Flyzone Turbo Beaver is the perfect choice because it flies off the water so well—you virtually can’t mess up a takeoff or landing unless you try! Of course, the Turbo Beaver is almost just as much at home on dry land as it is in the water.
CONTENTS 1 10 9 2 8 11 3 7 4 12 6 57 1. 2. 3. 4. Fuselage Left Wing Right Wing Main Landing Gear 5. 6. 7. 8. Float Brackets Wing Struts Vertical Stabilizer Hardware KIT INSPECTION 9. 10. 11. 12. Propeller/Spinner Assembly Top Hatch Horizontal Stabilizer Floats REPLACEMENT PART LIST Order No.
ASSEMBLY Mount the Floats It’s your choice to install either the landing gear or the floats. Start the assembly after making this decision. 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. ❑ 2. Mount the tail gear with two M2.5x8 screws, then fasten the pushrod wires as shown. Make sure the tail wheel is perpendicular with the steering arm and tighten the screws. ❑ 1.
❑ 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.
Mount the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer ❑ 1. Fasten the vertical stabilizers to each end of the horizontal stabilizer (stab) with M2x6 screws. ❑ 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.
❑ 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.
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" [ 76 mm] 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.
preset position. This prevents the possibility of accidental motor startup when the flight battery is connected but the receiver is not communicating with the transmitter. Receiver Installation Install your receiver into the fuselage, connecting the servos according to the labels attached to the wires. Follow the radio manufacturer’s recommendations for set-up. If using the recommended Tactic radio system, follow these instructions for setting up and confirming the operation of the failsafe function.
7. If you want to advance to the next menu, allow the programming to skip to the next menu after the 5 seconds have expired. ESC Operation/Startup Starting Your Power System 1. Turn on your transmitter and ensure the position of the throttle stick is set to Idle/Off. 2. Plug the battery pack into the controller.
Programming Menu 2 – Brake Type The default setting is Brake Off. This option gives you the choice to have the ESC stop the propeller during flight (Brake On) or allow it to windmill (Brake Off). Use the Brake On options for folding propellers. 1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms) for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 2 times, indicating you are now in Menu 2. 2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms) position to make changes to the Brake Type programming. a.
a. To select 1.2ms to 1.8ms – You will hear 1 short beep. Move the throttle stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will beep 2 times, indicating you have set the program selection or leave in full throttle for 5 seconds to advance to the next selection. b. To select 1.1ms to 1.9ms – You will hear 2 short beeps. Move the throttle stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms).
Center the Control Surfaces Down ON Centered ❑ 3. Remove the screw from the connector on the elevator ❑ 1. Turn on the transmitter, lower the throttle stick all the servo arm. way to 0%, and center the trims. ❑ 2. Connect the battery to the ESC. The motor will emit a ❑ 4. Lightly wet the threads of the screw with threadlocker. series of tones indicating the cell count of the battery and a rising series of tones indicating the ESC is now armed.
❑ 6. Repeat the same procedure for the rudder, making ❑ 4. With the system still on, make sure the ailerons are sure it is centered. Lock the pushrod in place on the servo arm with the screw and threadlocker. centered and aligned with the wing tips. If necessary, apply a few clicks of aileron trim to get the ailerons centered.
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. 4-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP (STANDARD MODE 2) RUDDER MOVES RIGHT RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN ❑ 3. Measure and set the control throws according to the measurements below.
More Control Throw Less Control Throw Mount the Propeller and Spinner CAUTION: Do not proceed with propeller installation until you have confirmed the correct operation of the throttle failsafe on page 11! Pushrod Farther Out Pushrod Farther In WARNING: DISCONNECT THE BATTERY PRIOR TO DOING ANY MAINTENANCE TO THE MOTOR! ❑ 4. If any of the control throws require adjustment use the programming in your transmitter to increase or decrease the throws accordingly.
with everything attached and installed including the floats or wheels and battery and propeller. Check the Center of Gravity (C.G.) NOTICE: Same as the control throws, the C.G. has a great effect on how every model flies, so do not skip this procedure. If the model is tail-heavy it may be too unstable and respond too quickly to the controls. If the model is noseheavy it may be too stable and not respond fast enough to control input—in either case possibly causing a crash.
working on them!). The model turns more tightly at idle speeds, so if you need to do a U-turn, throttle back to bring the model around. At higher speeds during a takeoff run the water rudders have the correct amount of effectiveness to steer the model on its intended path. Takeoffs can be long and graceful or short and steep—either way the floats handle the water well. If the winds are really high the model can still be flown from water, but avoid turning it directly across the wind.
LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
Follow these steps in powering your model: ALWAYS turn the transmistter “ON” BEFORE plugging the battery into the plane. Throttle stick in the minimum position! When you have finished flying: AMA Number FAA Number Phone Number City, State, Zip Address Name This model belongs to: ALWAYS unplug the battery from the plane BEFORE turning the transmitter “OFF”.
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