ParkZone PKZ4600 - Manual (Page 6)

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Making Repairs to Your F4U
You should be able to find all parts that you may need to replace at your local hobby store. However, many repairs
can be made without having to replace a part. For example, small repairs to the foam can be made with any CA
glue or epoxy. If you find that you need to touch up some of the paint, we suggest that you use acrylic paint that
can come very close to matching the factory paint colors. These colors are Dark Sea Blue and Flat Sky Blue.
Note: ParkZone has used Testors Sea Blue (1172) and Flat Blue (1162).
Step 10
Flying
VERY IMPORTANT
The 4-channel control system is designed for the
experienced radio control pilot and is not intended
for the first-time flyer. If you have flown airplanes with
aileron controls, such as the HobbyZone ® Aerobird
Swift ™ , or the ParkZone T-28 Trojan, then you should be
ready for the ParkZone F4U Corsair. However, first-time
pilots of this plane should seek the assistance of an
experienced RC flier.
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your
ParkZone F4U Corsair. It is ideal for you to fly at AMA
sanctioned flying fields. If you are not flying at an AMA
approved site, always avoid flying near houses, trees,
wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid
flying in areas where there are many people, such as
busy parks or school yards. Always follow local
ordinances.
Prior to each flight:
• Always make sure your F4U Corsair is properly
trimmed. From time to time, it may be necessary to
re-trim your airplane. Simply turn the radio system
on (along with connecting the flight battery to the
speed control) and check all control surfaces.
Most trim changes should be able to be made by
using the trim buttons on the transmitter. Greater
changes will need to be made by removing the
clevis from the control horn and turning it on the
pushrod in the appropriate direction.
• Always make sure the receiver, ESC and battery are
properly secured.
• Always verify the propeller is on securely.
• Always ensure the servo reversing switches on the
transmitter are set correctly.
• Verify propeller is fitted in correct direction and is
attached securely.
• Always verify the Dual Rate switch is set at where
you plan on flying. We recommend LOW rates
for your initial flying. The F4U Corsair is VERY
maneuverable on high rates and requires a lot of
experience to handle properly.
Center of Gravity Location:
• The center of gravity on your F4U Corsair should
be located approximately 2-1/2” (62-64mm) behind
the leading edge of the wing, when measured
against the fuselage. This CG location has been
determined with the ParkZone 1800mAh 11.1V
Li-Po battery installed.
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
600 feet
WIND
30A ESC instructions
The E-flite 30A Pro Brushless ESC is a lightweight, high-
quality, efficient sensorless brushless electronic speed
control with an integrated switch-mode BEC. It can oper-
ate without the need for a separate receiver battery to
power your servos and receivers, saving you weight and
complication. It is capable of up to 30 amps continuous
current when using 3- to 4-series LiPo battery packs.
You can drive up to 5 analog or 4 digital sub-micro-sized
servos with the BEC on any recommended input voltage.
This ESC also features safe power arming along with
advanced programmable features such as low voltage
cutoff, braking, timing, throttle input range, and more,
making this truly a ‘pro series’ speed control. The ESC
installed in the F4U Corsair has been pre-programmed
for 3S low voltage cut-off.
Note: ALWAYS assume the motor and the propeller
are live. ALWAYS keep clear of the propeller at all
times. The high rpm of the brushless motor can
cause severe injury.
E-flite 30-Amp ESC Features:
• Up to 30 amps continuous current with proper air
flow and 35 amps burst current (15 seconds)
• 5V switch-mode BEC capable of 700mAh
continuous current on any recommended
input voltage
• Drive up to 5 analog or 4 digital sub-micro-sized
servos with the BEC on any recommended
input voltage
• 3- to 4-cell LiPo, 9- to 12-cell NiMH/NiCd
input voltage
• Programmable motor braking
• Safe power-arm mode prevents accidental starts
• Programmable low voltage cutoff with settings
for 3-cell LiPo (9.2V), 4-cell LiPo (12V), or 74% of
battery starting voltage
• Programmable throttle input range (1.1ms–1.9ms
or 1.2ms–-1.8ms)
• Programmable soft start for helis and airplanes
• Auto motor shut down if signal is lost or there is
interference
• Programmable timing—5 user-selectable ranges–
use with a large variety of brushless motors
• Optional RS232 Serial Link and software available
for PC programming (EFLARS232)
• Pre-wired connectors—E-flite EC3 on battery input
and 3.5mm female gold bullets on motor
output leads
Specifications
Continuous Current: 30A*
Max Burst Current: 35A (15 sec)*
Length: 51mm (2 in)
Width: 28mm (1.1 in)
Height: 8.7mm (.35 in)
Weight: 31 g (1.1 oz)
Cells: 3-4S LiPo or 9-12 NiMH/NiCd
Battery Input Leads: 16 AWG with E-flite
EC3 Connector
Motor Output Leads: 16 AWG with 3.5mm Female
Gold Bullet Connectors
* Proper cooling required
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