Flyzone FLZA3014 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Sensei. The best method
to learn to fl y an R/C plane is with a stable trainer. To make it
even easier, the Sensei is electric. Just charge the batteries
and you’re ready fl y. When you’re done, just put the plane
away until the next time. Assembly is quick and easy. In the
RTF version, nothing else is needed to get you in the air. So
take a few minutes to read the instructions and let’s get this
plane in the air.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Sensei visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com.
Open the “Airplanes” link, then select “Sensei”. If there
is new technical information or changes to this model
a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of
the page.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Ph. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Sensei should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Sensei, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In
those instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct.
3. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own an
R/C plane before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you’re not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to the
performance or safety of your completed model.
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Required Assembly Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Charge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Install the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ASSEMBLE THE SENSEI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Install the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizer . . . . . . . . .5
Connect the Rudder and Elevator Controls . . . . . . . . .8
Install the Wing Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Check the Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mount the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Important ESC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Know Your Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Perform a Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Monitor Your Flight Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TACTIC TTX600 RADIO INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .15
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