ParkZone PKZ5980 - Manual (Page 14)

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Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
Range Check your Radio System
After fi nal assembly, range check the radio system with the Albatros D. Va.
Refer to your specifi c transmitter instruction manual for range test information.
Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your ParkZone Albatros D. Va.
It is ideal for you to fl y at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an
approved 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.
Takeoff:
Start with full up elevator and slowly increase power while decreasing the
amount of up elevator. As the airplane reaches fl ying speed, you should only be
holding a slight amount of up elevator. Allow the aircraft to fl y off the ground
and avoid forcing the aircraft into the air.
Landing
Flight times of 8 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle
management. For your fi rst fl ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to
5 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter fl ights once you have fl own
the model. When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge
the fl ight battery. It is not recommended to fl y the battery to LVC.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to the LVC will damage your battery.
Due to the scale landing gear and characteristics of
the aircraft, keep the wings level throughout the fl ight
and when landing or taxiing. An optional tail wheel has
been included to help with ground handling.
You should land the aircraft 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.
Simulated Air to Air combat
Install the optional Sonic Combat Module™ (SCM) (HBZ4020) and Sonic Com-
bat Adapter (PKZ1055) into your ParkZone World War I warbirds to recreate
epic WWI air to air combat.
Each aircraft requires both an SCM and a Sonic Combat Adapter (con-
nected to the receiver) to participate in simulated air combat.
Before fl ying in simulated air combat environments, ensure you are con-
fi dent enough in your abilities as a pilot to anticipate momentary throttle
cutoff. For more information, visit horizonhobby.com.
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 Albatros D. Va, repairs to the foam
can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA cyanoacrylate,
epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for
ordering by item number.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until the 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.
Flying Tips and Repairs
Fly in this area
Stand here
600
feet (182.8 m)
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