F4U Corsair S Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®
EN F4U Corsair S NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
F4U Corsair S EN Included in the Box Includes Transmitter For more information and to register your product online, visit www.hobbyzonerc.com Flying Tips 600 feet (183 m) • Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™) technology is designed as flight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fly the aircraft at all times. • Start in Beginner mode (SAFE switch position 0). As you learn and become more confident, change modes to advance your flying skills.
EN F4U Corsair S Charging the Flight Battery 1 hour CAUTION: never exceed the recommended charge rate. Charger features • Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs • Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp • Simple single push-button operation • LED charge status indicator • LED cell balance indicator • Audible beeper indicates power and charge status • 12V accessory outlet input cord Charger Specifications • Input power: 10.
F4U Corsair S EN Assembly Wing Installation The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y-harness. IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the SAFE system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Yharness and the AILE channel of the receiver.
EN F4U Corsair S Assembly Landing Skid (Optional) NOTICE: Do not apply double-stick tape to the skids, or removing them will damage the paint. Tail Installation Rudder and Elevator Control Linkage Install Clevis adjustment Control horn and servo arm settings Elevator Horns Arms The Illustration shows recommended hole settings in the servo arms and control horns.
F4U Corsair S EN Installing the Flight Battery and Arming The ESC CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged.
EN F4U Corsair S Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter SAFE flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). * Mode 2 transmitter shown. For Mode 1, Elevator control is on the LEFT stick. Up Elevator (climb) CH 5 Down Elevator (descend) Experienced SAFE Flight Mode Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls.
F4U Corsair S EN Trimming Manually Adjusting Trim Perform manual adjustment of trim before increasing the throttle above 25% or the control surfaces will move when the aircraft is moved. Return any trim setting on the transmitter to neutral by pushing the trim slider to the middle position, then adjusting the clevis on that control surface to position it the same as it was with the trim slider offset. 1. Remove the clevis from the control horn. 2.
EN F4U Corsair S Takeoff (continued) Ground Launch Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in first flights. If the ground is not hard and level, get help to hand launch your aircraft. Wind 0–7 mph (0–11km/h) Tip: On the ground, use rudder control to keep the aircraft rolling straight. Gently pull back on the elevator stick to lift off of the ground 30 ft (10 m) Flying In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick.
F4U Corsair S EN Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery. For your first flights, set a timer for 7 minutes to avoid flying to LVC. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the aircraft. • The aircraft protects the flight battery from accidental over-discharge by, removing power supplied to the motor. • The motor pulsees, but power remains to steer the aircraft. • If the motor pulses, land immediately and recharge the flight battery.
EN F4U Corsair S Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX4e and DX5e) IMPORTANT: The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation specifically in this aircraft. The programming in this receiver cannot be changed by the user.
F4U Corsair S EN Service of Power Components CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller. A B F E C D Disassembly 1. Remove the spinner nut (A), propeller (B), backplate (C) and collet (D) from the motor shaft. You will need a tool to turn the spinner nut. 2. Remove the 3 screws (E) from the cowling (F) and the fuselage. A 3. Carefully remove the cowling from the fuselage. Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage. 4.
EN F4U Corsair S Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Aircraft oscillates Possible Cause Loose or damaged spinner nut, propeller, shaft or motor Loose receiver Loose aircraft controls Worn parts Trim is at extreme and aircraft does not fly Trim is not at neutral straight or level Trim change when flight mode is switched Receiver did not save trim setting Throttle not at lowest position or throttle trim too Aircraft will not rehigh spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed controls Mo
F4U Corsair S EN AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN F4U Corsair S Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
F4U Corsair S EN Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) United States of America Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) Sales United Kingdom Germany France China Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby Limited Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby SAS Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby – China Phone Number/Email Address servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ RequestForm/ www.
EN F4U Corsair S Compliance Information for the European Union AT EE IE PL IS BE BG ES FI IT LT PT RO LI NO CZ CY DE DK FR GR HR HU LU LV MT NL SE SI SK UK CH Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014062101 (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No.
F4U Corsair S Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Numéro | Codice PKZ1012 EFLA109/EU/ UK/AU Beschreibung Description 2-Blade Propeller (9.5x7.5): T28/Corsair Parkzone T28 Luftschraube 9.5x7.5 T28/Corsair - Hélice bipale 9.5x7.5 Elica 2 pale (9.5x7.
F4U Corsair S Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Description Numéro | Codice SPMP610 Neck Strap 3-Blade Prop, 9 x 7.5: F4U PKZ1015 Corsair, T-28 Trojan EC3 Charge Lead w/12” Wire EFLAEC312 & Jacks,16AWG EFLB22003S30 11.1V 3S 30C 2200mAh Li-Po PKZ1031 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po Beschreibung Description Descrizione Sangle de cou Cinghia per collo Hélice Tripale 9x7.5: F4U Corsair, Elica 3 pale, 9 x 7.
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