ParkZone PKZ1880 - Manual (Page 10)

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Success Tips
Repairing Minor Damage
1. Read and follow this manual completely,
observing all instructions and safety directions.
Otherwise, serious injury and damage can occur.
Think about your safety, and the safety of others,
first.
2. Keep the propeller away from body parts and
clothing, even when it isn’t spinning, as it could be
turned on by accident. Beware of hair becoming
entangled in the propeller, especially while
launching your plane.
3. Do not fly when it’s too windy or you may lose
control and crash, causing injury or damage. Never
fly near people, vehicles, train tracks, buildings,
power lines, water, hard surfaces or trees. Never
allow anyone to attempt to catch the airplane while
it’s in flight or serious injury may result.
4. Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is
not a toy. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision.
5. Only use a battery charger that is Lithium Polymer
compatible to charge the flight battery. Never leave
the charger unattended while charging. This will
help prevent overcharging and make sure damage
does not occur to the battery, charger or any other
property. While charging, place the battery on a
heat-resistant surface. Do not lay it on carpet or
upholstery while charging.
6. Never cut into the battery, charger, or airplane
wires or serious injury may occur. Causing the
battery to “short out” (crossing negative and
positive bare wires) can cause fire, serious injury
and damage.
7. Hold the plane securely when the flight battery
is plugged in, and keep all body parts away from
the propeller. When you finish flying your airplane,
always unplug the battery before you turn off the
transmitter.
8. Never fly on the same frequency as another RC
vehicle in your area. The frequency of the airplane
is shown on stickers on the back of the transmitter
and on the airplane.
1. Don’t fly in winds over 10 mph! If you are a less
experienced pilot, this is especially important.
2. A pilot who has never flown a 3-channel plane with
pitch control should get help from an experienced
radio control pilot during first flights. Pilots who
have not flown a 3-channel plane at all should not
fly unless an experienced RC pilot is present to
guide them.
3. Choose your flying field carefully—grass and soft
ground with a 600-foot (183-meter) diameter of
open space is optimal for flying and will lengthen
the life of your airplane. Make sure there are no
obstacles that will get in your way when flying,
such as trees or buildings. Make sure you do not
fly where there are pedestrians who could be hurt
by the airplane.
4. Remember that holding the stick full over for too
long can cause the airplane to spiral dive and
crash. At the very first sign of the plane beginning
to spiral down, immediately release the stick and
give the opposite turn control to the spiral, then
pull back on the elevator gently to level flight and
level the wings.
5. Don’t attempt to fly or do maneuvers beyond your
flying abilities. Seek the assistance of an experi-
enced pilot when trying new maneuvers that are
more extreme and involve fast flight.
6. If you’re gliding with the motor off, allow your plane
more area for turns.
7. Position yourself at your flying field so that you
keep the sun at your back and out of your eyes.
Wear sunglasses on bright days.
8. Keep the aircraft upwind, especially on windier
days, to prevent it from “flying away.” The wind is
normally stronger at higher altitudes than it is on
the ground.
9. Keep your plane in front of you so you don’t have
to turn in circles as you fly. Try to avoid flying
directly overhead.
ParkZone 18-Amp ESC
If you happen to crash, and part of the fueslage or wing
breaks, you can repair the damage by using regular
medium CA glue to glue the pieces back on, or packing
tape to cover the missing pieces. However, if the
damage is severe, or if the wings and/or tail,are bent,
replace the damaged parts prior to flying again. See the
last few pages of the manual for a complete list of
replacement parts for your P-51D Mustang. Note: Horizontal stabilizer is not compatible with
regular CA. Use foam-safe CA or replace stabilizer
if damaged.
Helpful Hints for Flight
1. After launching, your P-51D Mustang will climb at
full throttle. Keep the throttle full on until you have
reached an altitude of at least 50 feet (15 meters).
At the same time, make sure that you continue to
keep the airplane flying directly into the wind.
2. Make right and left adjustments, as necessary,
to keep the plane headed directly into the wind.
After you have reached approximately 100 feet
(30 meters) of altitude, you can begin to make
directional changes that you desire.
3. Remember—control range is 2,500 feet
(762 meters). Do not allow the plane to get too far
away from you. When the plane is farther away it
is harder to see, and the higher you fly, the more
the airplane will be affected by wind.
4. Always keep the plane upwind from you. This
way, it will not be carried away from you by the
wind.
5. Flying in winds that are too strong is by far the
number one reason for those who are less
experienced to crash or have flyaways.
6. Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more
than two seconds, as this will cause the plane to
enter a spiral dive that could cause you to crash
your plane.
7. Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the way
back on the stick (up elevator), or your plane may
stall. Instead, climb by giving small amounts of
elevator.
8. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly
affect flight control. Replace damaged parts
immediately.
9. Once you have become more experienced and
familiar with the Mustang, you can switch from
Mode A to Mode B. Mode B no longer limits the
travel of the control surfaces.
10. Trees, buildings and obstructions can cause
turbulence. Try to avoid launching or landing
downwind of obstructions to minimize the effect
of the turbulence.
Warnings and Safety
Specifications
Continuous Current: 18A*
Max Burst Current: 25A (15 sec)*
Length: 47.0mm
Width: 27.5mm
Height: 8.5mm
Weight: 31.0 g
Cells: 2-3S LiPo or 6-12 NiMH/NiCd
Battery Input Leads: 16AWG with E-flite
EC3 Connector
Motor Output Leads: 16AWG with 3.5mm Female
Gold Bullet Connectors
* Proper cooling required
Default Settings
9V Cutoff
No Brake
Motor Timing: 15 Degrees
Throttle Input: 1.2–1.8ms
Optional RS232 Serial Link & Programming Software
Programming your ESC will be much faster and easier
when you purchase the optional RS232 Serial Link and
programming software. This will allow you to update your
ESC using a laptop or PC. You must have a Serial Port
on your computer or you can purchase a separate USB
to DB9 adapter (available at computer retailers).
EFLARS232—RS232 Serial Link/Programming Software
For specific ESC programming instructions please refer
to horizonhobby.com