ParkZone PKZ1100 - Manual (Page 4)

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Step 7
Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces
1. Any changes necessary to bring both the
rudder and elevator to neutral (zero degrees)
when the transmitter stick is centered, should
be possible using the trim levers.
2. If you find this is not the case, do not fly
until this has been corrected.
3. If corrections are needed, you may have to
adjust the length of the pushrod by removing
the clevis from the control surface horn and
turning the plastic clevis as necessary.
If you have any questions regarding this, please
contact the Horizon Product Support Group at
1-877-504-0233.
Step 10
Range Test
You will need two people to perform the range
test: one to hold the plane and the other to give the
transmitter input.
Warning: The person holding the plane should
hold it in a way so the propeller does not come
into contact with any part of their clothing or body.
1. One person holds the transmitter, while the
other person walks 100 paces away with the
airplane.
2. Be sure the throttle slider is in the “Off” position.
3. Extend the transmitter antenna completely
and turn the transmitter on.
4. Plug the airplane battery into the fuselage.
5. As soon as the throttle slider is advanced, the
propeller should spin quickly.
6. As the first person moves the transmitter con-
trols at the same time, the other person
watches to be sure the airplane’s motor and
tail controls operate smoothly.
Step 11
Seek Assistance from an Experienced
Radio Control Pilot
VERY IMPORTANT
The 3-channel control system is designed for
the experienced radio control pilot and is not
intended for the first-time flyer. It is best to have
HobbyZone
® Zone 2 experience. First-time pilots of
the ParkZone™ J-3 should seek the assistance of an
experienced RC flyer until the additional third chan-
nel, pitch control, has been competently mastered.
Crash damage is not covered under the warranty.
Important: Initial flights should always be done
with the airplane in the first (factory-set) mode.
Step 12
Hand Launching the J-3
1. Make certain that the aircraft battery is fully
charged.
2. Turn on transmitter.
3. Plug in aircraft battery.
4. Arm the motor, and test the motor
and controls.
5. While holding the transmitter in one hand,
push throttle slider to full on (up) with
thumb.
6. Take a couple of steps back and launch
directly into the wind. Keep the wings level.
Use medium force, do not throw it up or
down. Point it level (parallel) with the ground
when releasing.
7. Keep steering into the wind and hold at full
throttle in a slight climb until you have
reached an altitude of at least 50 feet.
8. When you have reached this altitude, it is
safe to steer in the desired direction.
Step 8
Choose a Large, Open Flying Site
• A large, open grassy field is required to fly
your J-3. The J-3 flies about 15-20 mph,
so it covers ground fast. The bigger the field,
the better.
• It is essential to have a minimum of 300 feet
of clear space in all directions from the pilot.
If you ignore this direction, you will regret it.
• Make certain that you do not fly near trees,
buildings, or other areas that can restrict your
view or interfere with your flying.
• Always keep the plane upwind from you to
avoid fly-aways. This is essential!
Step 9
Choose a Calm Day
You want to fly! However, you need to make
sure that you fly in the conditions that will allow
you to have the best success. This is when there
is little to no wind (less than 7 mph).
To check wind conditions:
1. Tie the included red ribbon to the
transmitter antenna.
2. Hold the transmitter antenna so that it is
parallel to the ground and note how much
the ribbon moves in the wind. If the ribbon
hangs down, conditions are right to fly.
However, if the angle between the antenna
and the ribbon is less than 20 degrees, it
is too windy to fly.
20º
100 paces
WIND
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot).
Stand here.
600 feet
WIND