Flyzone HCAA2511 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OPTIONAL BATTERIES & CHARGERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLE THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assemble the Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Install the Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hook up the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Final Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Balance the Model (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charge the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE . . . . . . . . 13
RADIO SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FLYING YOUR SKYFLY MAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Perform a Range Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Monitor Your Flight Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Take Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Some Things You Will Learn About R/C Flying . . . . . 18
AFTER EACH FLIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
REPAIRING YOUR MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone SkyFly Max! This
instruction manual will help set you on your way to learn to fl y.
You’ve probably already noticed that the SkyFly Max is a little
different from other trainers you’ve seen. It is, in fact, quite
different! Many trainers in this class have 3-channel control –
that is: Elevator, Rudder, and Throttle. Your new SkyFly Max
has a full 4-channel control system. You get Elevator, Rudder,
Throttle, and Ailerons, so your next steps can be into the
more advanced airplanes you dream of. We give you the
lightweight power of a brushless motor and a big capacity
LiPo battery you can use in your next airplane, along with
an innovative new Tactic 2.4GHz radio system. This has the
added convenience of a wireless trainer function. You can
even teach a friend to fl y after you’ve learned! We’ve packed
the SkyFly Max with the features you’ll need to grow! We
believe that you’ll like your new trainer so much that you’ll
want to keep it around for years to come.
Although this is a trainer and is very resilient, you will need
to seek the help of an experienced R/C pilot. Visit your local
hobby shop or contact the AMA for a list of R/C fl ying fi elds
and clubs in your area. We highly recommend that you
purchase a second Tactic TTX404 2.4GHz transmitter or fi nd
a fl ying buddy that has a Flyzone SkyFly Max
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Flyzone SkyFly Max visit the Hobbico
® web site at www.
hobbico.com. Open the “Airplanes” link, and then select the
Flyzone SkyFly Max. 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
Tele. (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.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your SkyFly Max 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 SkyFly Max, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to you 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
this type of model before, we recommend that you get