INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane.
DURAFLY PRIME TUNDRA 1200MM
READY TO FLY VERSION
Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating this plane DURAFLY PRIME TUNDRA 1200MM READY TO FLY VERSION...
Page 2: ...nce may result in a momentary loss of control so it is always recommended that this product be used in a suitable open outdoors space This is a radio controlled flying model and as such must always be...
Page 3: ...ed with a Bolt or Band wing mounting option We recommend using the elastic band on wings if you are a novice and the bolt on system for those more experienced fliers Another great feature is that it h...
Page 4: ...C and Wheels 7 Wing Struts and Wing Dowels 8 FPV Canopy 9 Tailwheel 10 Turnigy T 6A Transmitter 11 Foam Support for Optional Candy Dropper 12 Cabin Window Sticker 13 Wing Bands R Clips and Bind Plug 1...
Page 5: ...do the lock nuts on the axle 3 3 Slide a wheel on to one of the axles ensure the long spigot slides on first as shown 4 Re fit the lock nut using your spanner 5 Tighten the nut so that there is no slo...
Page 6: ...n of the cut out in the center 4 1 Identify the parts for the horizontal stabilizer 2 Slide the 210mmx3mm carbon rod through the hole in the rear of the fuselage 3 Slide one half onto the carbon rod 4...
Page 7: ...e control horn If the elevator requires adjustment to ensure it is neutral this will be covered later in the set up part of the manual 8 Firmly push the tailwheel assembly into place in the bottom of...
Page 8: ...h an L This strut goes on the left hand side looking from the rear 6 Attach the struts using the M2x10mm bolts using the supplied hex key and a spanner or thin nosed pliers 6 7 Ensure that the strut g...
Page 9: ...lue the protectors to the wing 3 Plastic protectors glued into their correct positions 4 At this point you can stick the dummy window to the center of the wing 5 If using the band on method then selec...
Page 10: ...icking out of the wing and retain with the supplied R clip Slide the R clips on from the leading edge side of the fixing as shown Note The basic construction of the Prime Tundra is complete the next s...
Page 11: ...Auxiliary Switches on the top of the Transmitter 9 1 Remove the battery box cover on the rear of the transmitter and install 8 x AA batteries DURAFLY PRIME TUNDRA 1200MM READY TO FLY VERSION...
Page 12: ...itch in the middle position 2 the light will flash quickly meaning the gyro is on With the switch fully down position 3 the light will stay on meaning the gyro is in training mode 10 4 If your transmi...
Page 13: ...tuck the wires away safely then attach the wings 7 At this point we need to check that the flap servos and aileron servos are functioning correctly 8 Switch everything on as previously instructed once...
Page 14: ...that the gyro is off and all the trimmers are also in their neutral position If for any reason a control surface is not at neutral you will need to do one of the following 11 For the flaps or aileron...
Page 15: ...p Roll Right Move the aileron stick to the right the right aileron should go up Pitch Up Move the elevator stick down the elevator should go up Pitch Down Move the elevator stick up the elevator shoul...
Page 16: ...r measurement Do this check with the gyro in the off position Mid flaps should measure around 15mm from the fully up position Full flaps should measure around 30mm from the fully up position Measure t...
Page 17: ...ntrol Just let go of the sticks close the throttle and the gyro will do the rest 3 With the switch is in the middle position Gyro On perform the same actions as above the servos will still move but to...
Page 18: ...ainst the face of the propeller Once finger tightened use a spanner to tighten the nut please do not overtighten otherwise you may snap the shaft Step 7 Fitting the Propeller Your Prime Tundra is now...
Page 19: ...ledge in the battery compartment as shown in the picture below Once the position of the battery is determine secure it in place with the supplied hook and loop tape 2 This picture shows the battery po...
Page 20: ...the linkages wing fixings tail and U C for security Check that the propeller has not suffered any damage and is secure on the motor shaft 18 3 Now you are ready to switch the model on as recommended e...
Page 21: ...ps model is now trying to turn left push the stick to the right to straighten If the left wing drops the model is now trying to turn right push the stick to the left Tundra has enough airspeed it shou...
Page 22: ...right you should have no more than 50 throttle on at this point Now turn the model right to join the downwind leg fly parallel to the landing strip down the right hand side you can reduce the throttle...
Page 23: ...well and you are comfortable with it then you can try a circuit and landing with high rates The secret of learning to fly an RC model is to take things step by step do not try to run before you can w...
Page 24: ...u will notice that it takes off in a much shorter distance and also gains height over a shorter distance This is perfect when you are able to fly at smaller sites that have bushes etc you may need to...
Page 25: ...king off and landing using the flaps etc all with the gyro in training mode it is time to have a go with it in the Gyro On mode Again as above do this for the first time at a safe height to get used t...
Page 26: ...60 70 throttle To begin a roll here we will explain a right hand roll apply a very small amount of up elevator then release the elevator a split second later apply full right aileron There is no need...
Page 27: ...d at the very start of this manual we would much prefer you learn and be taught more advanced maneuvers by an experienced club pilot in a club environment Another feature of the Durafly Tundra series...
Page 28: ...g drop the candy in the designated area away from the crowd then invite the people in once the model is clear of the area Fitting the Optional Candy Dropper C Secure the Candy Dropper using the suppli...
Page 29: ...s at the rear slot in the rear float support legs and replace the retaining clips 3 Slot the float cross braces into the inside holes of the float front and rear mounting points 4 With the floats asse...
Page 30: ...required a water rudder does help with steering in less than calm water conditions Simply remove the tail wheel and replace with the supplied water rudder Both tail wheel and water rudder mount in ex...
Page 31: ...moving across the water Taxy out to the take off area and line it up into wind Apply full up elevator and smoothly advance the throttle keeping the Prime Tundra straight with rudder and the wings leve...
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Page 33: ...DURAFLY PRIME TUNDRA 1200MM READY TO FLY VERSION Spare Parts 31...
Page 34: ...32 Optional Accessories...
Page 35: ...fly straight Model does not climb well Limited adio ange 1 Charge replace batteries Model moves backwards 1 Swap the prop around 1 Prop installed backwards Charge the batteries Install a charged batt...
Page 36: ...Notes Information 34...
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