Flyzone FLZA3300 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TOOLS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SUCCESS GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLE THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Tail Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Up the High Wing Confi guration . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHANGING TO THE LOW WING CONFIGURATION . . . . 8
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prepare the transmitter and LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . 10
Lithium Battery Handling & Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SuperTigre ESC manual excerpts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Switch Trainer EP! The Switch
Trainer is a revolutionary new concept in R/C airplane fl ight.
Learn to fl y with the Switch Trainer high wing confi guration,
then move the wings to the low wing confi guration for exciting
aerobatic fl ight, with the same plane! In addition to getting two
airplanes in one, the model is made from durable AeroCell
™
foam. Should the model become damaged, it is easily repairable
with epoxy or regular CA glue.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Switch Trainer EP visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the Switch Trainer
EP. 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
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of
model aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA
clubs. Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one
of the primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage
is not limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even
applies to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows.
Failure to comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in
the back of the manual) may endanger insurance coverage.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are available
at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way. There
are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country.
Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone number
below:
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
http://www.modelaircraft.org/parkfl yer.aspx
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.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Switch Trainer EP 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 Switch Trainer EP, 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. You must take time to build straight, true and strong .
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in fi rst-class
condition, and a correctly sized motor and components
throughout the building process.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components
so that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air.