Flying tips and repairs, First flight preparation, Maintenance after flying – ParkZone PKZ5580 User Manual

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Always

decrease throttle at

propeller strike.

Flying Tips and Repairs

Range Check your Radio System

After ﬁ nal assembly, range check the radio system with the RAF S.E.5a. Refer
to your speciﬁ c transmitter instruction manual for range test information.

Flying

Always choose a wide-open space for ﬂ ying your ParkZone RAF S.E.5a. It is
ideal for you to ﬂ y at a sanctioned ﬂ ying ﬁ eld. If you are not ﬂ ying at an ap-
proved site, always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You
should also be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people,
such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer ﬁ elds. Consult local laws and
ordinances before choosing a location to ﬂ y your aircraft.

Landing

Land the model when you hear the motor pulsing (LVC) or if you notice a
reduction in power. If using a transmitter with a timer, set the timer so you
have enough ﬂ ight time to make several landing approaches.

Due to the scale landing gear and characteristics of
the RAF S.E.5a, throughout ﬂ ight and when landing
keep the wings level, even when taxiing. An optional
tail wheel has been included to help with ground
handling.
You should land the RAF S.E.5a using a wheel landing
(two point).
If the power is pulled all the way back when landing,
the propeller acts like an air brake, which can lead
to the elevator being less effective. Therefore, it is
advisable to land with some amount of power on as it
allows more time to ﬂ are the airplane for a
smooth landing.
When setting up for landing, ﬂ y the airplane down to the ground using
1/4 - 1/3 throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper ﬂ are.

NOTICE: When ﬁ nished ﬂ ying, never keep the airplane in the sun. Do not store
the aircraft in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage
the foam.

Repairs

Thanks to the Z-Foam™ construction of the RAF S.E.5a, repairs to the foam
can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc).
When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by
item number.

NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on your model can damage
paint. DO NOT handle model until accelerant fully dries.

First Flight Preparation

1. Remove and inspect contents.
2. Charge ﬂ ight battery.
3. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
4. Fully assemble model.
5. Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).
6. Bind aircraft to your transmitter.

7. Make sure linkages move freely.
8. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
9. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.
10. Perform a radio system Range Check.
11. Find a safe and open area.
12. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Maintenance After Flying

1. Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for Safety and battery life).
2. Power off transmitter.
3. Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft.
4. Recharge ﬂ ight battery.

5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6. Store ﬂ ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge.
7. Make note of ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results,

planning for future ﬂ ights.

Fly in this area

(upwind of pilot)

Stand here

600

feet (182.8 m)

This manual is related to the following products:

PKZ5575