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F4U Corsair S Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®...
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Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
F4U Corsair S Included in the Box Includes Transmitter For more information and to register your product online, visit www.hobbyzonerc.com Flying Tips • Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™) technology is designed as fl ight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fl y the aircraft at all times.
F4U Corsair S Charging the Flight Battery 1 hour CAUTION: never exceed the recommended charge rate. Charger features • Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs • Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp • Simple single push-button operation •...
F4U Corsair S Assembly Wing Installation The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness. IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the SAFE system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y- harness and the AILE channel of the receiver.
F4U Corsair S Assembly Landing Skid (Optional) NOTICE: Do not apply double-stick tape to the skids, or removing them will damage the paint. Tail Installation Rudder and Elevator Control Linkage Install Clevis adjustment Control horn and servo arm settings Elevator...
F4U Corsair S Installing the Flight Battery and Arming The ESC CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po fl ight battery from the aircraft receiver when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fi...
Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department. If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE fl ight mode switch to Beginner mode (position 0) to prepare to fl...
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F4U Corsair S Trimming Manually Adjusting Trim Perform manual adjustment of trim before increasing the throttle above 25% or the control surfaces will move when the aircraft is moved. Return any trim setting on the transmitter to neutral by pushing the trim slider to the middle position, then adjusting the clevis on that control surface to position it the same as it was with the trim slider offset.
F4U Corsair S Takeoff (continued) Ground Launch Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in fi rst fl ights. If the ground is not hard and level, get help to hand launch your aircraft. Tip: On the ground, use rudder control to keep the aircraft rolling straight.
F4U Corsair S Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery. For your fi rst fl ights, set a timer for 7 minutes to avoid fl ying to LVC. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter fl...
F4U Corsair S Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX4e and DX5e) IMPORTANT: The included AR636 receiver has been SAFE SAFE Flight programmed for operation specifi cally in this aircraft. Transmitter mode Panic Recovery Switch Modes Supported The programming in this receiver cannot be changed switch by the user.
F4U Corsair S Service of Power Components CAUTION: Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the model before removing the propeller. Disassembly 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.
F4U Corsair S Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Loose or damaged spinner nut, propeller, shaft or Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners motor as needed Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Aircraft oscillates...
F4U Corsair S AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, in the atmosphere.
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of determined by Horizon to be defective.
F4U Corsair S Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Phone Number/Email Address Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs and Repair Requests) RequestForm/ www.quickbase.com/db/ Horizon Product Support United States of 4105 Fieldstone Rd bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord (Product Technical Assistance) America Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA 888-959-2305 sales@horizonhobby.com...
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014062101 No. HH2014062102 Product(s): F4U Corsair S RTF Product(s): F4U Corsair S BNF Item Number(s): HBZ8200EU, HBZ8200EU1, HBZ8200UK, HBZ8200UK1 Item Number(s): HBZ8280EU, HBZ8280UK...
Chargeur-équilibreur CC Li-Po 2–3 Caricabatteria con bilanciatore per PKZ1040 charger gerät cellules 2 o 3 celle Li-Po AR636A F4U Corsair S Re- Récepteur de rechange : F4U Ricevitore di ricambio: F4U Corsair SPMAR636F4U F4U Corsair S: Ersatzempfänger placement Receiver Corsair S Hobbyzone Corsair S: Tragfl...
F4U Corsair S Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice SPMP610 Neck Strap Spektrum Sendergurt Sangle de cou Cinghia per collo 3-Blade Prop, 9 x 7.5: F4U Parkzone Dreiblattluftschraube Hélice Tripale 9x7.5: F4U Corsair,...
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