ParkZone Albatros D.Va WWI
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1. f d DN Tt A rw A o A EN Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction After performing the Control Test correctly set the failsafe Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position then rebind the model to your transmitter If the receiver loses its link to the transmitter the failsafe makes the controls and throttle go to these settings made at binding Up Elevator Command Down Elevator Command d EN Dual Rates Your DSM2 DSMX full range transmitter features dual rates to help you select the amount of travel that you want from the control surfaces High Rate Low Rate 40mm up 30 down 26mm up 24down 20mm up down 15mm up down 40mm left right 30mm left right The ailerons are factory pre set to allow for more up travel than down differential Service of Power Components Disassembly Assembly 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B from the collet G Assemble in reverse order 2 Remove the spinner nut C propeller D spinner backplate E backplate Correctly align the wire the colors and connect the motor to the ESC The F and collet G from the motor shaft H You will need a tool to turn the propeller side with the numbers for diameter and pitch for e2. Battery Warning The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li Po battery Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always keep aircraft in sight and under control Always use fully charged batteries Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered Always remove batteries before disassembly Always keep moving parts clean Always keep parts dry Always let parts cool after use before touching Always remove batteries after use Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Never touch moving parts A CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use im mediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry
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4. are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies RC model aircraft will not operate within three 3 miles of any pre existing flying site without a frequency management agreement AMA Documents 922 Testing for RF Interference 923 Frequency Management Agreement With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and the pilot s helper s located at the flight line Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model s attitude and orientation at all times The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall a Maintain control during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot b Fly using the assistance of a camera or First Person View FPV only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document 550 Please see your local or regional modeling association s guidelines for proper safe operation of your model aircraft 15 EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution to throttle but responds to
5. area for best results Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sun light If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re e Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTER IES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never charge batteries outside recommended levels Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight EN Introduction Welcome to one of the most exciting and unique park flyer experiences you will ever have Compared to the Spartan look of most World War airplanes the smooth rounded fuselage and flowing lines of the Albatros D Va made it one of the more daring des
6. at lowest setting Aircraft will not Bind dur Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft ing binding to transmitter disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port or bind port Install bind plug in bind port or bind port extension and bind extension the aircraft to the transmitter Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Aircraft will not link after Transmitter too near aircraft during linking process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft binding to transmitter disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object Bind plug left installed in bind port or bind port extension Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch Select correct model memory on transmitter radios only Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound using different DSM protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter Control surface does not Control surface control horn linkage or servo damage Replace or repair da
7. recommended charge rate Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The ESC protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Power to the motor pulses showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before stor age During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell 4 EN BNF Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters BIND PLUG NOTICE When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel v Binding Procedure Reference Table 1 Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control 2
8. to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be com pleted and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of 16 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center NOTICE Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If non compliant product is received by Horizon for se
9. 2V accessory outlet 3 When the Li Po charger has been correctly powered up there will be an approximate 3 second delay then an audible beep and the green ready LED will flash Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery the Albatros D Va 1800mAh Li Po battery will charge at 1 5 amps DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging 4 5 Move the cell selector switch to 2 cell or 3 cell depending on your battery 6 Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3 cell it has 4 pins charger port 7 The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells Balancing prolongs the life of the battery 8 When the battery is fully charged there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously Attempting to charge an over discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep indicating an error has occurred 9 Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging NOTICE If using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire A CAUTION Only use a charger specifically designed to charge a Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property damage A CAUTION Never exceed the
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11. Make sure the transmitter is powered off 3 Move the transmitter controls to neutral flight controls rudder elevators and ailerons or to low positions throttle throttle trim 4 Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port or bind extension 5 Connect the flight battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a series of sounds One long tone 6 then three short tones confirm that the LVC is set for the ESC The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly 7 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 8 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones The tones will indicate the ESC is armed pro vided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming 9 Remove the bind plug from the bind port or bind extension 10 Safely store the bind plug some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two part loops and clips 11 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If you encounter problems follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the a
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13. am construction of the Albatros D Va repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA cyanoacrylate Landing l l Saa epoxy etc When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for Flight times of 8 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle ordering by item number management For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown NOTICE Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT the model When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully dries the flight battery It is not recommended to fly the battery to LVC NOTICE Repeated flying to the LVC will damage your battery First Flight Preparation 1 Remove and inspect contents 7 Make sure linkages move freely 2 Charge flight battery 8 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 3 Read this instruction manual thoroughly 9 Adjust flight controls and transmitter 4 Fully assemble model 10 Perform a radio system Range Check 5 Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been fully charged 11 Find a safe and open area 6 Bindaircraft to your transmitter 12 Plan flight for flying field conditions Maintenance After Flying 1 Disconnect flight battery from ESC Required for Safety and battery life 5 Repair
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15. dder Align the wheel wire in the channels F lower in the fuselage Turn the wheel wire G so the hook on the wire goes over the block in the rudder box C Install the rudder horn over the rudder box using 2 control horn screws Cover the wire using the wheel plate H and 4 screws I Disassemble in reverse order EN Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering Tip Turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn e Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage e Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn e Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn After binding a transmitter to the model receiver set the trims and sub trims to 0 then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces Factory Settings Fly the model at factory settings before making changes For pilots who wish to fly the model with more control throw adjust the position of the linkages on the servo arms and control horns for increased travel Elevator Rudder Ailerons Center of Gravity CG Install the flight battery all the way to the front of the battery compartment Make sure the flight battery is secured using hook and loop straps It is 57mm easiest to balance the Albatros D Va with the 2 25 inches back from leading edge aircraft upright of the top wing
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17. e ecceeeceeeseseeeseeeeesseeecuteeseeeessseeeeees 18 Installing Optional Tail Skid c ccccccessescsseesssseesseeessseeeseeesseeeeeees 9 Compliance Information for the European Union 18 Installing Optional Tail WMC CM sccsssecctncetesatccsndetnneteansecsinoricutecsienctram 10 Parts Contact Information ccececesesessessessessersessersersersersereers 67 Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering 11 Replacement Parts reni 67 Factory SEttINgS nne EE eege 68 I 42 3 inches 1070mm _T_ i Bind N Fly Plug N Play Aircraft Aircraft Installed Installed Ac 480 size BL outrunner 960Kv Installed Installed a gt EFL 30A Pro SB brushless ESC Installed Installed B 4 Servos Installed Needed to A Recommended Receiver Spektrum DSM2 Complete or DSMX full range or park flyer sport receiver Battery 1800mA 11 1V 3S Li Po Included tesa i GREIF Battery Charger 300mA 2 0A UI ES 2 3 cell Li Po battery charger KL 35 0 inches 890mm 4 Needed to Needed to v Recommended Transmitter Complete Complete aes Full Range 2 4GHz with Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology SS Weight RTF 43 4 oz 1230 g To register your product online visit www parkzone com 3 EN BNF Charging the Flight Battery Your Albatros D Va comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li Po batt
18. elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate chan nels of the receiver Battery Selection and Installation 1 We recommend the ParkZone 1800mAh 11 1V 3S Li Po battery PKZ1031 Your battery should be approximately the same capacity dimensions and 2 H using another battery the battery must be at least a 1800mAh battery weight as the ParkZone Li Po battery to fit in the fuselage without changing Installing Lower Wing 1 Turn the aircraft and lower wing over so the bottom side faces up 2 Install the wing s mounting plate in the fuselage 3 Align and attach the wing to the fuselage using 2 Screws When needed disassemble in reverse order the center of gravity a large amount EN Installing Landing Gear Assembling Landing Gear 1 Install the left and right marked L and R landing gear covers A on the axle assembly B using left and right simulated shock absorbers C marked L and R and 4 screws D 2 Install a spacer F and wheel G on each end of the axle using a wheel collar H and setscrew I 4 pen Wd D um X 6mm Tip Use a small amount of threadlock on the screw of the wheel collar to ensure the wheel is secured to the axle Attaching Landing Gear 1 Turnthe fuselage so that the bottom of the wing faces up 2 Carefully install the front then the rear of the assembled landing gear J in the fuselage slots It takes a small amount of force to spread
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20. ery You should only charge your battery with the included charger Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire When charging ensure the battery is on a heat resistant surface Charge the flight battery while assembling the aircraft Install the fully charged battery to perform control DC Li Po Balancing Charger Features Balances and Charges 2 to 3 cell lithium polymer battery packs Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2 amp Simple single push button operation LED charge status indicator LED cell balance indicator tests and binding Audible beeper indicates power and charge status 12V accessory outlet input cord Specifications Input power 12V DC 3 amp Charges 2 to 3 cell Li Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh 3S 11 1V 1800mAh Li Po battery pack PKZ1031 The ParkZone 3S Li Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone Li Po balancing charger A CAUTION The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger prior to charging The Battery Charging Process 1 Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 2 Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply 1
21. gram AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document 555 h Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot s ability to safely control the model i Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property Exceptions e Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight e Rocket motors using solid propellant up to a G series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft e Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document AMA Document 718 j Not operate a turbine powered aircraft unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations AMA Document 510 A 3 Model aircraft will not be flow
22. igns of its time The ParkZone team has done a fantastic job of recreating this Western Front warrior without sacrificing any of the smooth flying characteristics you ve come to expect from a park flyer Before you take your first flight though you must read this manual Along with the assembly instructions you ll find all kinds of important setup tips that will make your first flight and everyone after the best it can be BNF Includes Spare fasteners may be included Table of Contents Charging the Flight Battery ueneeeeseesrresrrserreerrrerrsrrrsrrrrrreeens 4 Center of Gravity ALE EE 11 Low Voltage Cutoff UV 4 Control Direction Test 12 Transmitter and Receiver BINdINgQ i 5 EE 13 Installing the Battery 3s sis sis oncsassncnindeinnagudnonsaeadnonsaendornvasnduntebandenauainens D Service of Power COMPONENTS 13 BERO EE 6 Flying Tips and REA Sirena nica 14 Juegt EE 6 First Flight PRED ANAT EE 14 Battery Selection and Installation ccccccccssescsseessssessseeeeseeeeeaees 6 MaintenanceAfterFiying nen 14 Installing Lower WING 6 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Log 15 Installing Landing Gear 7 Troubleshooting Guide 0 0 0 cee ceeseecessescseeeseeeeesseeecuteesseeeesaneeeees 16 Installing Upper Wumg 8 Limited Warranty ou cccccccceeseecscssseeeeseeeesssseeeesseeeeeseeseseaeeeeseaeess 17 Installing Tall Q Contact Information 0 ee ee
23. l Transmitter Spektrum DX7s DSMX 7 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX7s DSMX 7 voies DX7s DSMX Trasmettitore 7 canali A DX8 DSMX 8 Channel Transmitter Spektrum DX8 DSMX 8 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX8 DSMX 8 voies DX8 DSMX Trasmettitore 8 canali 2012 Horizon Hobby Inc ParkZone JR DSM DSM2 EC3 Sonic Combat Module ModelMatch Bind N Fly Z Foam and Plug N Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby Inc registered in the U S The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Patents Pending www parkzone com PKZ5980 PKZ5975 Created 04 12 32757 Si parkzone
24. le sided tape A on the horizontal tail as 1 shown then install the horizontal tail on the fuselage Tip A drop of CA cyanoacrylate adhesive can be used instead of tape Only use a small amount to allow for removal of the horizontal stabilizer 2 Turn the rudder to the right or left and secure the horizontal tail to the fuselage using a screw B N z 3 Connect the linkage clevis to the outermost hole on the elevator control horn Where needed disassemble in reverse order Eput 2 5 X 8mm 1 Installing Optional Tail Skid As desired install the non steerable skid for grass runways and scale appearance Installing the Tail Skid 1 Install the skid plate A on the fuselage using 4 screws B B pume 1 5 X 8mm 4 EN EN Installing Optional Tail wheel As desired install the steerable tail wheel for hard finished runways Installing the Tail Wheel 1 Remove the 2 screws A from the rudder control horn B and turn the rudder to the left Turn the control horn on the clevis for more space and to expose the rudder box C as shown NOTICE Do NOT remove the back plate from the other side of the rudder or the decal and paint will be damaged 2 d Cut a channel D in the fuselage foam for the tail wheel wire Turn then push up the wheel wire E through the L shaped channel in the horizontal stabilizer to the rudder box on the right side of the ru
25. maged parts and adjust controls MOVE Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections connect or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model Re bind or select correct model in transmitter was selected BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power pulses then ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery motor loses power that is no longer performing Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer Battery is old worn out or damaged Replace battery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended battery Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modi fication of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v
26. n in AMA sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards EN B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others A successful radio equipment ground range check in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft At all flying sites a safety line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place AMA Document 706 Recommended Field Layout a Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line b At air shows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established c An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators d Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited RC model aircraft must use the radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC
27. oper ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people Always Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children
28. or replace all damaged parts 2 Power off transmitter 6 Store flight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge 3 Remove flight battery from aircraft 7 Make note of flight conditions and flight plan results 4 Recharge flight battery planning for future flights 14 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1 2011 A GENERAL A model aircraft is a non human carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport recreation and or competition All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site 1 Model aircraft will not be flown a In a careless or reckless manner b At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited 2 Model aircraft pilots will a Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft b See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate AMA Document 540 D See and Avoid Guidance c Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator d Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement e Not exceed a takeoff weight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft pro
29. parkzone Albatros D Va Instruction Manual e Bedienungsanleitung e Manuel d utilisation e Manuale di Istruzioni PLUG N PLAY Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined EN NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to
30. ppropriate Horizon Product Support office Installing the Battery 1 Turn the aircraft over so that the landing gear faces up B 2 Turn the latch A and remove the battery door B pro A 3 Install the flight battery C all the way to the front of the battery compart AAT ment Connect the battery to the ESC power connector d 4 Make sure the flight battery is secured using two hook and loop straps D 5 Install the battery door and turn the latch to secure the door closed A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement EN Before Flight Power on e Lower throttle and ii throttle trim to to ESC lowest settings PNP PLUG N PLAY Installing a Receiver e Connect battery Y Continuous LED CH Series of tones seconds 1 Before installing the wing install your park flyer or full range receiver in the 3 Attach the aileron Y harness to the aileron channel of the receiver fuselage using hook and loop tape or double sided servo tape 4 Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver 2 Attach the
31. re many people it allows more time to flare the airplane for a smooth Soca re at such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields Consult local laws and landing When setting up for landing fly the airplane RISP i ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft down to the ground using 1 4 1 3 throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper flare Simulated Air to Air combat Install the optional Sonic Combat Module SCM HBZ4020 and Sonic Com bat Adapter PKZ1055 into your ParkZone World War 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 flying in simulated air combat environments ensure you are con fident enough in your abilities as a pilot to anticipate momentary throttle cutoff For more information visit horizonhobby com D D D D D D DOTTER Cette st Wien e Leg CT ANN TEE AM taast annan Takeoff NOTICE When finished flying never keep the airplane in the sun Do not store Start with full up elevator and slowly increase power while decreasing the the aircraft in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage amount of up elevator As the airplane reaches flying speed you should only be the foam holding a slight amount of up elevator Allow the aircraft to fly off the ground Repairs and avoid forcing the aircraft into the air Thanks to the Z Fo
32. rvice it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser EN EN Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd 877 504 0233 Horizon Service Center i i i i l Electronics and engines Champaign Illinois Online Repair Request United States of 9 61822 USA visit www horizonhobby com service America i Horizon Product Support A OS TIESNE ne 877 504 0233 productsupport horizonhobby com Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge StraBe 1 Germany Horizon Technischer Service 25337 Elmshorn Germany 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel France Horizon Hobby SAS Zone d Activit du R veil Matin 91230 Montgeron All other products 44 0 1279 641 097 sales horizonhobby co uk 49 0 4121 2655 100 service horizonhobby de 33 0 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance horizonhobby com Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd 86 021 5180 9868 Horizon Hobby China Shanghai China 200060 info horizonhobby com cn Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2012042903 No HH2012042902 Product s Albatros D Va WWI BNF Product s Albatros D Va WWI PNP Item Number s PKZ5980 Item Number s PKZ5975 Equipment cla
33. ss Equipment class The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the EMC European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2004 108 EC Directive 2006 95 EC EN55022 2010 EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN55024 2010 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 C EN 60950 1 2006 A11 meee ae Ee JEE Signed for and on behalf of Steven A Hall EN55022 2010 PEPE O DICK Horizon Hobby Inc Vice President EN55024 2010 er A Hal Champaign IL USA International Operations and C ge er April 29 2012 Risk Management International Operations and dll le Risk Management Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA April 29 2012 Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
34. the landing gear enough to insert it into the fuselage slots 3 Install the left and right back and front marked LB RB LF and LB plates K over the fuselage abit slots using 8 screws L 2 5 X 8mm 8 4 Where needed disassemble in reverse order carefully spread the landing gear wires to remove the assembly from the fuselage HIE Tee zz a 1 I H EN Installing Upper Wing 1 Resttheaircrafton its landing gear 2 Install the left and right cabanes A over the respective L brackets B on the upper wing Turn the cabanes on the brackets so the cabanes face in as shown 3 Hold the cabanes and turn the upper wing over the fuselage to connect the aileron connectors to the Y harness connectors C in front of the cockpit The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness 4 Attach the cabanes to the fuselage using the included 4 screws D TIP Spread apart both wings a small amount when installing the left and right interplane struts in the lower wing 5 Insert the L brackets of the left and right interplane struts E in the slots in the lower wing as shown 6 Align the tops of each interplane strut with mounts in the upper wing and install a retainer pin F through the aligned holes Secure the loop of each pin around a front strut When needed disassemble in reverse order 3X 10mm 4 Installing Tail 1 Place a piece of supplied doub
35. xample 10 X 8 spinner nut should face rearward toward the motor The grips on the propeller will also 3 Remove the 4 screws I from the motor mount J and the fuselage face rearward toward the motor Use a tool to tighten the spinner nut on 4 Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires the propeller 5 Remove the 4 screws K and motor L from the motor mount To 3 X 8mm 4 3 X 15mm 4 L Not all wiring shown EN Flying Tips and Repairs Range Check your Radio System Due to the scale landing gear and characteristics of the aircraft keep the wings level throughout the flight 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 After final assembly range check the radio system with the Albatros D Va Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information Flying point If the power is pulled all the way back when Always choose a wide open space for flying your ParkZone Albatros D Va landing the propeller acts like an air brake which can It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field If you are not flying at an lead to the elevator being less effective Therefore it approved site always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings You is advisable to land with some amount of power on as should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there a
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