ParkZone PKZ5880 User Manual
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Welcome to the world of amphibious RC fl ight! Even if this isn’t your fi rst fl oat plane experience, you’re in for some of the most fun you will ever have fl ying off
the water. Not only is the ParkZone
®
ICON A5 a licensed replica of the most exciting light sport airplane in general aviation, it was actually designed with the
assistance of the ICON Aircraft Company. As a result, it boasts a near-perfect scale outline and a special hull design that makes water takeoffs and landings
remarkably easy to master.
Before you take that fi rst fl ight though, you must read this manual thoroughly. In addition to step-by-step assembly instructions, it contains important prefl ight and
setup tips as well as a handy troubleshooting guide. It’s all here to make sure your fi rst fl ight, and every one after, is as rewarding as can be.
Includes:
43.4 oz (1230 g)
Battery Warnings .................................................................................2
Charging the Flight Battery ..................................................................4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ......................................................................4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................................5
Installing Battery ..................................................................................5
Before Flight ........................................................................................6
Installing a Receiver .............................................................................6
Battery Selection and Installation .........................................................6
Installing Wing .....................................................................................7
Installing Horizontal Tail .......................................................................7
Installing Propeller ...............................................................................8
Landing Gear (Runway takeoff and landing) .........................................8
Fuselage Gear Covers Installation (Water takeoff and landing) ..............9
Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering ...................9
Factory Settings ...................................................................................9
Center of Gravity (CG) ..........................................................................9
Control Direction Test .........................................................................10
Dual Rates .........................................................................................11
Service of Power Components ...........................................................11
Optional Headlights ............................................................................11
Flying Tips and Repairs ......................................................................12
First Flight Preparation .......................................................................12
Maintenance After Flying ...................................................................12
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...........................................13
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................14
Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................15
Contact Information ...........................................................................16
Compliance Information for the European Union .................................16
Parts Contact Information ..................................................................59
Replacement Parts .............................................................................59
Optional Parts ....................................................................................60
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52.5 in (1330 mm)
34.5 in (875 mm)
480-sized 960Kv brushless outrunner
EFL 30A Pro SB brushless ESC
(4) Servos
Recommended Receiver: Spektrum
™
DSM2
™
or DSMX
®
full-range or park fl yer sport receiver
Battery: 2200mAh 3S 25C Li-Po
Battery Charger: .3A–2.0A, 2–3 cell balancing
Li-Po battery charger
Recommended Transmitter: Full-Range
2.4GHz with Spektrum
™
DSM2
™
/DSMX
®
technology.
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