ParkZone PKZ6180 - Manual (Page 3)

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As you’re about to fi nd out, the compact size, scale good looks and no-nonsense fl ight characteristics of the ParkZone ® Archer ™ aircraft make it excellent com-
pany to have around almost anywhere. At home, on the road or on your lunch break, you’ll have no trouble fi nding the time or opportunity to fl y. Assembly couldn’t
be easier. In fact, you’ll probably have it together and ready for its maiden fl ight well before the battery has fi nished charging.
If the Archer is the fi rst sport plane you’ve fl own since soloing a trainer, you’ll fi nd the transition is an easy one. Like most trainers, it has tricycle landing gear
and plenty of dihedral, so you should feel right at home during takeoffs and landings. About the only difference is in the shape of the wing. Unlike the fl at-bottom
airfoils on a lot of high-wing trainers, the semi-symmetrical airfoil makes the aircraft less likely to fl oat and may require a touch more speed on landings. You’ll
want to factor that into your approach profi le as you prepare for that fi rst landing.
Whatever your experience level, though, you must take some time to read this manual. In addition to instructions for fi nal assembly, you’ll fi nd handy setup tips,
important battery charging precautions and a helpful troubleshooting guide. It’s all here to make sure your fi rst fl ight, and every one after it, is as successful as
can be.
Charging the Flight Battery ............................................................... 4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ................................................................... 4
Installing the Transmitter Batteries .................................................... 5
Understanding the Controls of the DX4e Transmitter ......................... 5
DX4e Range Check ........................................................................... 6
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................... 7
Installing the Battery ......................................................................... 7
Arming the ESC and Receiver............................................................ 8
Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer ..................................................... 9
Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ................................................ 9
Installing the Wing .......................................................................... 10
Control Surface Centering and Installing Clevises on Control Horns . 10
Installing the Landing Gear ............................................................. 11
Center of Gravity (CG) ..................................................................... 11
Control Direction Test ...................................................................... 12 Dual Rates ...................................................................................... 12
Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................... 13
First Flight Preparation .................................................................... 13
Maintenance After Flying ................................................................ 13
Removing the Nose Gear Nose Gear Service ................................... 14
Service of Power Components ........................................................ 14
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................................ 15
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................... 16
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 17
Contact Information ........................................................................ 17
FCC Information .............................................................................. 18
Compliance Information for the European Union .............................. 18
Parts Contact Information ............................................................... 67
Replacement Parts .......................................................................... 67
Optional Parts ................................................................................. 68
– Introduction –
Weight: 16.4 oz
(466
g)
25.6 inches (650mm)
36.8 inches (935mm)
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Specifi cations
Installed Installed 370 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1300Kv (PKZ6116)
Installed Installed 10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC (EFLA1010)
Installed Installed
(2) Aileron Servos (PKZ1081)
(1) Rudder Servo (1) Elevator Servo (PKZ1080)
Installed Installed
Spektrum ™ AR400 4-Channel DSM2 ® /DSMX ®
Aircraft Receiver
Included Included
Battery: 7.4V 2S 1300mAh 20C Li-Po
(EFLB13002S20)
Included Included
Battery Charger: 2S DC Li-Po balancing charger
(EFLC3125)
Needed to
Complete
DX4e
Included
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 4-Channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum
™
DSM2 ® /DSMX ® technology.
Includes
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