PARKZONE Ultra Micro F4U Corsair RTF/BNF Instruction Manual

PARKZONE Ultra Micro F4U Corsair RTF/BNF Instruction Manual

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F4U Corsair RTF/BNF
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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  • Page 1 Ultra Micro F4U Corsair RTF/BNF Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
  • Page 2 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations on your purchase of the fi nest ultra micro RC Corsair available. If you’ve fl own the larger ParkZone Corsair, you’ll fi nd this one fl ies sport aerobatics every bit as well, only in a much smaller space. Before you take the fi rst fl ight, though, please take time to read through this manual.
  • Page 4: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your F4U Corsair comes with a 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery Charger and 1S Li-Po battery. It is important that you only charge with the included charger, or the E-fl ite® Celectra™ 4-port Charger (EFLC1004). The fl ight battery will be required to confi rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.
  • Page 5: Battery Warnings

    Battery Warnings The Battery Charger (EFLC1003) included with 40–120º F. Do not store battery or model the F4U Corsair has been designed to safely in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a charge the Li-Po battery. hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.
  • Page 6: Transmitter And Receiver Binding

    Installing Transmitter Battery Your F4U Corsair RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so binding should not be necessary. All that is needed to begin fl ying is installation of fully charged batteries in the aircraft and transmitter. ® 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.
  • Page 7: Transmitter Control

    Transmitter Control Mode 2 Throttle/Rudder Elevator/Aileron Rudder Trim Aileron Trim Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Mode 1 Elevator/Rudder Throttle/Aileron Rudder Trim Aileron Trim Elevator Trim Throttle Trim Digital Trims The ParkZone 4-channel 2.4GHz DSM transmitter features digital trim buttons on all controls to ®...
  • Page 8: Control Direction Test

    Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surfaces move correctly (Mode 2 shown). Down Elevator Elevator Left Aileron Right Aileron Left Rudder Right Rudder...
  • Page 9: Reverse Controls

    Reverse Controls NOTICE: The Corsair RTF should not require any servo reversing. Should the F4U Corsair’s electronic components be used in another aircraft, you may fi nd it necessary to reverse the operation of the fl ight control surfaces. Rudder Reversed Rudder Normal Elevator Reversed Elevator Normal...
  • Page 10: Control Rates

    Control Rates We recommend using a DSM aircraft trans- High Rate Low Rate mitter capable of dual rates. Adjust according to individual preferences after initial fl ight. Aileron 6mm up/down 4mm up/down It is normal for linear servos to make noise. Elevator 4mm up/down 3mm up/down The noise is not an indication of a faulty servo.
  • Page 11: Adjusting Center Of Gravity (Cg)

    Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is 28mm back from leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the included 1S 150mAh 3.7V Li-Po battery installed in the front of the battery cavity. Note: The battery cavity is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment.
  • Page 12: Propeller And Propeller Shaft Maintenance

    Propeller and Propeller Shaft Maintenance CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller 2. While the fuselage is open, hold the white parts while the fl ight battery is connected. nylon nut on the prop shaft using needle- Personal injury could result. nose pliers or hemostats. Removing and Installing the Propeller 1.
  • Page 13: Flying Tips And Repairs

    Flying Tips and Repairs Flying possible to wear down the tips of the propeller if fl ying We recommend only fl ying your F4U Corsair from an abrasive surface in light winds. Always avoid fl ying near hous- such as concrete or asphalt. es, trees, wires and buildings.
  • Page 14: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely This model is controlled by a radio signal responsible for operating in a manner that subject to interference from many sources does not endanger yourself and others outside your control.
  • Page 15: Problem Possible Cause

    Possible Cause Solution Problem LED on receiver fl ashes Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger and aircraft will not bind process distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect fl ight to transmitter (during battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions binding) Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind process.
  • Page 16: Warranty And Repair Policy

    Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Warranty Services Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties Questions, Assistance, and Repairs that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase warranty support or repair.
  • Page 17: Warranty And Service Information

    Champaign, Illinois (All other products) productsupport@horizonhobby.com 61822 USA Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye +44 (0) 1279 641 097 United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow, Essex sales@horizonhobby.co.uk CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Technischer Hamburger Str. 10 +49 4121 46199 66...
  • Page 18: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN55022: 2006, EN55024: 1998+A1: 2001+A2: 2003 (EN61000-4-2: 2001, EN61000-4-3: 2006, EN61000-4-8: 2001) Signed for and on behalf of: Steven A. Hall Horizon Hobby, Inc. Vice President Champaign, IL USA International Operations and Risk Management Feb. 28, 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice Decal Sheet: Dekorbogen: Planche de décal- Foglio con PKZU1602 UM F4U Corsair UM F4U Corsair comanies : UM F4U decalcomanie: Corsair UM F4U Corsair...
  • Page 20: Optional Parts And Accessories

    Optional Parts and Accessories • Optionale Bauteile und Zubehör • Pièces et accessoires optionnels • Componenti e accessori opzionali Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice Prop Shaft with Propellerwelle mit Arbre d’hélice avec Albero dell’elica con EFL9054 Gear (2): UMX 4Site Zahnrad (2):...
  • Page 21: Decal Application (Option 1)

    Decal Application • Dekoraufkleber Application des décalcomanies • • Applicazione decalcomanie Pappy Boyington Option 1 Opzione 1...
  • Page 22 Decal Application • Dekoraufkleber Application des décalcomanies • • Applicazione decalcomanie Ira Kepford Option 2 Opzione 2...
  • Page 23: Parts Contact Information

    Parts Contact Information • Kontaktinformationen für Ersatzteile • Coordonnées (pièces) • Recapiti dei distributori Phone Number/ Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Email Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd 800-338-4639 United States Sales Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA sales@horizonhobby.com Units 1-4 Ployters Rd...
  • Page 25 The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. ParkZone, E-flite, JR, Celectra, DSM, ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.

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