ParkZone PKZ5580 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing the ParkZone
®
RAF S.E.5a. You are about to enjoy one of the best looking, best fl ying foam World War I replicas in RC. Its combi-
nation of remarkable scale detail and spirited brushless motor performance will make for many memorable fl ights.
Battery Warnings .............................................................................. 2
Charging the Flight Battery ............................................................... 4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ................................................................... 4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................... 5
Installing the Battery ......................................................................... 5
Before Flight ..................................................................................... 6
Installing a Receiver .......................................................................... 6
Battery Selection and Installation ...................................................... 6
Installing Lower Wing ........................................................................ 6
Installing Landing Gear ..................................................................... 7
Installing Upper Wing ........................................................................ 7
Installing Tail ..................................................................................... 8
Installing Optional Tail Skid ............................................................... 8
Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering ................ 9
Factory Settings ................................................................................ 9
Center of Gravity (CG) ....................................................................... 9
Control Direction Test ...................................................................... 10
Service of Power Components ........................................................ 11
Control Surface Throws ................................................................... 11
Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................... 12
First Flight Preparation .................................................................... 12
Maintenance After Flying ................................................................ 12
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................................ 13
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................... 14
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 15
Contact Information ........................................................................ 16
Compliance Information for the European Union .............................. 16
Replacement Parts .......................................................................... 59
Optional Parts ................................................................................ 60
Parts Contact Information ............................................................... 61
RAF S.E.5a Specifi cations
Wingspan
37.1 in (943mm)
Length
30.0 in (760mm)
Weight (RTF)
40.6 oz (1150 g)
Includes
BIND PLUG
RAF S.E.5a Features
Bind-N-Fly
®
Aircraft
Plug-N-Play
®
Aircraft
Onboard Electronics
Receiver/Servos/ESC
Installed
Receiver Sold Separately
Battery 3S 11.1V 1800mAh
Li-Po
Included
Sold Separately
12V DC Charger Variable rate
2-3 cell Li-Po battery charger
Included
Sold Separately
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