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Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ICON, the ICON logo, ICON A5 and its body design are trademarks or registered trademarks of ICON Aircraft, Inc. and are used with permission by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language: The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
Welcome to the world of amphibious RC fl ight! Even if this isn’t your fi rst fl oat plane experience, you’re in for some of the most fun you will ever have fl ying off ® the water. Not only is the ParkZone ICON A5 a licensed replica of the most exciting light sport airplane in general aviation, it was actually designed with the assistance of the ICON Aircraft Company.
® The ParkZone 3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone Li-Po balancing charger. CAUTION: The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger prior to charging.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum ™ DSM2 ™...
3. Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimensions and (PKZ1029). weight as the ParkZone Li-Po battery to fi t in the fuselage without changing 2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 25C the center of gravity.
Installing Wing 1. Put the wing tube (A) into the hole in the wing slot of the fuselage. 2. Put the right wing on the wing tube. 3. Move the wing on the tube into the slot on the fuselage while putting the aileron connector in the fuselage.
Installing Propeller 1. Install the collet (A) on the motor shaft (B). 2. Install the backplate (C), spinner backplate (D), propeller (E) and spinner nut (F) on the collet shaft. Use a tool to tighten the spinner nut on the collet shaft.
Installing Fuselage Gear Covers (Water takeoff and landing) 1. Cover the nose gear hole with the nose plate using a screw (A). 2. Install the left and right rear gear covers (marked L and R) using six screws (B). 2 X 8mm (1) 2 X 8mm (6) NOTICE: When removing or installing the nose plate, ensure the O-ring is not damaged or lost.
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. 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 re- bind the model to your transmitter.
Dual Rates We recommend using a DSM2/DSMX aircraft transmitter capable of dual rates. High Rate Low Rate Adjust according to individual preferences after initial fl ight. Aileron 12mm up/down 8mm up/down It is recommended to land and takeoff in high rate. Elevator 11mm up/down 8mm up/down...
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your ParkZone ICON A5. It is ideal that you fl y at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved site, TIP: If the ICON A5 starts skipping during takeoff, move the battery so it sits in always avoid fl...
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 B. RADIO CONTROL A. GENERAL 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property in the atmosphere.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond Throttle is not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim to throttle but responds to at lowest setting other controls 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...
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