ParkZone PKZ1800 User Manual

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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
8 mph or nearly 13 km/h).

To check wind conditions:

1. Tie the included red ribbon to the transmitter

antenna.

2. Hold the transmitter antenna so it is parallel to the

ground and note how much the ribbon moves in

the wind. If the ribbon hangs down, conditions

are perfect to fly. There is some variance in the

amount of wind that you can fly in, but if the angle

between the antenna and the ribbon, when the

antenna is parallel to the ground, is less than 20

degrees, it is too windy to fly.

Optimal Flying Conditions

Range Test

First Flights

Mode Change Flight Control System

5. Advance the throttle. When the throttle slider is

advanced, the propeller should spin quickly.

6. As the first person moves the transmitter controls,

the other person watches to be sure the airplane’s

motor and tail controls operate smoothly. Make

sure you check all parts of the controls—throttle,

as well as moving the gimbal up and down, and

side to side.

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 such a way that the propeller does not come into

contact with any part of their clothing or body.

1. One person should hold the transmitter, while the

other person walks 100 paces away from the

transmitter, with the airplane in hand.

2. Be sure the throttle slider is in the “off” position.

3. Extend the transmitter antenna completely and

turn the transmitter on.

4. Slide the battery into the fuselage, attach it to the

lead from the fuselage and close the canopy.

The ParkZone 3-channel control system is designed for
the experienced radio control pilot and is not intended
for the inexperienced flyer. If you have successfully flown
3-channel HobbyZone

airplanes, then you should be

ready for the P-51D Mustang. However, first-time pilots
of the P-51D Mustang should seek the assistance of an
experienced RC flyer until the additional third
channel, pitch control, has been competently mastered.
If you do not have experience with controlling the
ailerons, it will be very helpful to have an experienced
pilot with you when you first start to fly.

Crash damage

is not covered under the warranty.

Important: Initial flights should always be done

with the airplane in Low Rate (Mode A). In this

mode, there is some limitation to the travel of

the control surfaces, helping to prevent you from

overcontrol. After you have had several safe

flights in Mode A, you can move on to Mode B,

which will no longer limit the travel of the control

surfaces.

Note: It is possible to change flight modes while the

plane is in flight. However, it is important that you

have enough altitude while in flight before changing

the flight mode.

Your P-51D Mustang comes with the ability to change
flight modes as you gain more experience and become
more familiar with it. There are two modes, selectable
from the transmitter, from which you can choose.

Mode A (Low Rate) - Mode A is recommended for all
first flights. The travel of both ailerons, as well as the
elevator, will be limited in this mode, allowing you to
become more familiar with your plane. The switch on top
of the transmitter will be back when you are in this mode.

Mode B (High Rate) - Mode B does not limit your
control surface travel, allowing more aggressive flying
and aerobatics. However, your P-51D Mustang will also
be more prone to crashes due to over-control if you are
not careful. The switch on the transmitter will be toward
the pilot when in this mode.

Low Rate = A

High Rate = B