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Summary of Contents for PARKZONE P-47 Thunderbolt
- Page 1 P-47 ThunderbolT Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni...
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Page 2: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings
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 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 a little or no possibility of injury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thunderbolt Specifications Wingspan 42.2 in (1070mm) Length 36.9 in (940mm) 40.0 oz (1130 g) Weight (RTF) 42.5 oz (1200 g) with retracts and flap servos Center of Gravity 60.0mm (±2mm) from leading edge at wing root To register your product online, visit www.parkzone.com... -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Charge the flight battery while assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged • LED cell balance indicator battery to perform control tests and binding. • Audible beeper indicates power and charge status • 12V accessory outlet input cord Specifications • Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp • Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh 3S 11.1V 2200mAh Li-Po Battery Pack (PKZ1029) 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. The Battery Charging Process 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. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet). 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. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the Battery (see chart, for example the Thunderbolt’s 2200mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 2.0 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging. -
Page 5: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
4. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver. 2. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver. Battery Selection and Installation 1. We recommend the ParkZone 2200mAh 11.1V 25C Li-Po battery (PKZ1029). 3. Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimensions and 2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 25C 2200mAh battery. weight as the ParkZone Li-Po battery to fit in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity a large amount. -
Page 6: Installing Wings
Installing Wings M3 X 25 Note: Not to scale. Not all wiring is shown. Tape is not shown. 1. Where installed, remove canopy hatch from fuselage. 6. Turn assembled fuselage and wing so the bottom of the wing is down. 2. Turn aircraft over so bottom of fuselage faces up. 7. Where used, connect aileron, flap and landing gear connectors to the receiver 3. Put wing’s guide pins in fuselage plate holes. -
Page 7: Installing Clevises On Control Horns
Installing Clevises on Control Horns Tip: Turn the clevis clockwise or counterclockwise on the connector. Make sure transmitter trims are centered before making this adjustment. • Pull the elastic band from the clevis to the connector. • Carefully spread the clevis and put the clevis pin in a selected hole in the control horn. • Move the elastic band to hold the clevis on the control horn. Arms Horns Factory Settings Tail Aileron Flap Elevator Rudder Wheel Arms Horns Note: Not to scale Note: Not to scale. Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) Install battery all the way forward in the fuselage using the hook and Note: Not to scale. -
Page 8: Belly Skid
Belly Skid Attach clear plastic belly skid to bottom of fuselage using double-sided tape. Note: The belly skid is recommended if flying without landing gear. Landing Gear Note: The short screws M3 x 15 are installed in the two rear holes when M3 X 20 using the fixed gear or the two front holes if using optional retractable landing gear. M2.5 X 10 M3 X 15 Note: Not to scale. Wiring is not shown. -
Page 9: Optional Retractable Landing Gear
Optional Retractable Landing Gear Remove fixed landing gear mount and reuse existing parts (see illustration) to install optional retractable landing gear (EFLG100, sold sepa- rately). See installation instructions included with M3 X 15 optional landing gear. Note: The short screws (M3x15) are installed in the two front holes. M3 X 20 Strut Length: 130mm Note: Not to scale. Y-harness is not shown. Optional Flaps M1.5 X 15 Note: Not to scale. Wiring is not shown. -
Page 10: 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. Elevator Elevator up Elevator down Aileron Aileron left Aileron right Rudder Rudder left Rudder right Flaps Dual Rates High Rate Low Rate Aileron 11mm up/down 7mm up/down Flap switch Elevator 12mm up/down 8mm up/down Rudder 20mm left/right 15mm left/right 1/2 or Takeoff Flap Full Flap Flap down 15mm down... -
Page 11: Flying Tips And Repairs
During landing, the flaps allow a landing approach to be Always choose a wide-open space for flying your ParkZone Thunderbolt. It steeper with the ability to use more throttle. The flaps is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
Main Landing Gear doors: P-47 Thunderbolt Number Description PKZ5307 Tail Wheel Set: P-47 Thunderbolt EFLC505 1- To 5-cell Li-Po battery charger with balancer PKZ5308 Top Hatch with Canopy and Pilot: P-47 Thunderbolt PKZ5317 Pre-bent retract landing gear strut (2) PKZ5309 Pilot: P-47 Thunderbolt PKZ5315 Flap pushrod set: P-47 Thunderbolt PKZ5311 Pushrods with Clevis: P-47 Thunderbolt... -
Page 13: Warranty And Repair Policy
Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Inspection or Repairs Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workman- Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to ship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product Limited Warranty securely using a shipping carton. Please Note that original boxes may be... -
Page 14: Contact Information
Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number / Email Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877-504-0233 Horizon Service Center Champaign, Illinois Online Repair Request: (Electronics and engines) 61822 USA visit www.horizonhobby.com/repairs United States of America 4105 Fieldstone Rd Horizon Product Support 877-504-0233 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... - Page 15 © 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. ParkZone, JR, DSM, DSM2, Bind-N-Fly, Z-foam and Plug-N-Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan. www.parkzone.com PKZ5380, PKZ5375 Printed 10/10 27880...