F4U-1A Corsair Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
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EN – Introduction – You are just a few steps away from one of the most exciting warbird experiences in RC. The F4U Corsair represents, for many, the pinnacle of U.S. air power in the Pacific theater of World War II. Its 400+ mph top speed and devastating firepower had few equals. The ParkZone® F4U Corsair has brilliantly captured its power and grace with this remarkably scale, brushless-powered replica that includes the options of adding flaps and retractable landing gear.
EN Charging Warnings The included battery charger (EFLUC1007) has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. AUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. C Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/ or property damage. • By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately.
EN Charging the Flight Battery (continued) The Battery Charging Process 1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. 2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet). 3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED will flash. 4.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. Please visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.
EN Arming the ESC Before Flight 1 • Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings. 2 Power on Transmitter 3 • Connect battery to ESC. Wait 5 seconds Continuous LED Series of tones Installing a Receiver 1. Install your park flyer or full range receiver in the fuselage using hook and loop tape or double-sided servo tape. 2. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver. 3. Attach the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver. 4.
EN If you are not installing flaps or retracts, please proceed to the Installing the Landing Gear section. Installing Optional Flaps 1. Install the left and right flap servos (A) (PKZ1081 x 2, sold separately) in the wing pocket using hot glue or double-sided tape. 2. Install the control horns (B) and plates (C) on the wing using 2 screws in each horn. 3. Install a connector and clevis in the second innermost hole of the servo arm and outer hole of the control horn. 4.
EN Installing the E-flite Optional Retractable Landing Gear (EFLG120 sold separately) NOTICE: Always ensure the retracts and wheels are installed so that there are no obstructions when extending and retracting the struts. Failure to do so could result in damage to the aircraft or gear. 1. Measure and mark 2.875 inches (73.0mm) below the coil of the strut, then cut off the strut (A). 2. Install the included wheels (B) on the retract axles (C) using the wheel collars (D) and set screws (E).
EN Installing Landing Gear B Intallation 1. Install the left landing gear door hinge (G) (marked L) in the wing clamp as shown. 2. Install the left landing gear plate (A) (marked with an L) in the wing using four screws (B). 3. Install the left landing gear strut in the plate as shown. 4. Install the left cover (C) (marked L) on the strut (D) using two screws (E). 5. Install the wheel on the strut using the collar. Make sure the bushing side of the wheel is toward the bend in the strut. 6.
EN Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly. Reverse controls in your transmitter as necessary. After doing the Control Test, correctly set the failsafe. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position, then rebind the model to your transmitter.
EN Rudder Stick Left Stick Right Optional Flaps Flap down Flap Switch 1/2 or Takeoff Flap Full Flaps 10mm down 20mm down Dual Rates We recommend using a DSM2/DSMX aircraft transmitter capable of dual rates. Adjust according to individual preferences after initial flight.
EN Service of Power Components MAINTENANCE Disassembly Assembly 1. Remove the spinner nut (A), propeller (B), backplate (C) and collet (D) from the motor shaft. You will need a tool to turn the spinner nut. 4. Remove the 3 screws (E) from the cowling (F) and the fuselage. 5. Carefully remove the cowling from the fuselage. Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage. If desired, remove the 4 screws and simulated engine cylinders from inside the cowling. 6.
EN Installing Included Optional Belly Tanks 1. Align and attach a simulated tank under the left wing using 1 screw. Attach a tank under the other wing in the same way. Tip: These scale features slow your aircraft much like the auxiliary tanks on a full-scale Corsair. 3 X 15mm (1) NOTICE: Never aTTEMPT TO belly land your Corsair with only the belly tanks installed or damage to the aircraft may result.
EN Flying Tips and Repairs Range Check your Radio System After final assembly, range check the radio system with the F4U Corsair. Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information. Flying Always choose a wide-open space for flying your F4U Corsair. It is ideal that you fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an approved site, always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings.
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Possible Cause Solution Throttle is not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out
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IT Parts Contact Information • Kontaktinformationen für Ersatzteile • Coordonnées pour obtenir des pièces détachées • Recapiti per i ricambi Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address United States of America Sales 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA 800-338-4639 Sales@horizonhobby.com United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.
IT Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione EFLG120 10–15 90 Deg Rotating Electric Retracts PKZ6007 Rough Field Gear Set: F4U-1A PKZ5101 Propeller 10.5 X 9: EXTRA 300 E-flite 10 - 15 90° drehendes elektronisches EZFW Parkzone F4U-1A : Fahrwerksset f.
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