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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral 
documents are subject to change at the sole discretion 
of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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:

WARNING:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, 

create the probability of property damage, collateral 
damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability 
of superfi cial injury.

CAUTION:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, 

create the probability of physical property damage AND 
a possibility of serious injury.

NOTICE:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, 

create a possibility of physical property damage AND 
little or no possibility of injury.

      

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 operate 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 use with incompatible 
components or alter this product in any way outside 
of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. 
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.

14+

AGE RECOMMENDATION:

 

Not for children 

under 14 years. This is not a toy.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

& 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, traffi c 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.

 

  Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not 

specifi cally 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 fl ying.

  Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

  Never touch moving parts.

1. Your Turbo Beaver airplane should not be considered a toy, 

but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very 
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance 
capabilities, the Turbo Beaver, if not assembled and 
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself 
or spectators and damage to property. 

2. You must assemble the Turbo Beaver airplane 

according 

to the instructions

. Do not alter or modify the model, as 

doing so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model. In 
a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the 
photos. In those instances the written instructions should 
be considered as correct.

3. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own 
this type of model before, we recommend that you get 
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club 
for your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your 

Summary of Contents for DHC-2T Turbo Beaver

Page 1: ...n manual READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION It contains important instructions and warnings concerning the assembly and use of this model 58526 FLZA4034 Length 40 5 in 1029 mm Radio...

Page 2: ...d 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...

Page 3: ...you with a top quality thoroughly tested kit and instructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it therefore we cannot in any way guarantee the...

Page 4: ...ople REQUIRED TO COMPLETE Other than a 1 and 2 Phillips screwdriver and a few drops of non permanent threadlocker GPMR6060 no adhesives or anything extraordinary is required to assemble the Turbo Beav...

Page 5: ...ealer visit the Flyzone web site at www flyzoneplanes com Click on the Storefront icon at the top of the page to load the Flyzone Dealer Locator Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate...

Page 6: ...to fasten both main landing gears to the fuselage with three M3x16 screws in each side 2 Mount the tail gear with two M2 5x8 screws then fasten the pushrod wires as shown Make sure the tail wheel is...

Page 7: ...ut at this time 4 Connect a small rubber band to the inside side of each float and water rudder as shown 5 Fasten the wire hooks on the end of each rudder line to the connectors in the steering arm As...

Page 8: ...zer stab with M2x6 screws 2 Connect the elevator pushrod to the bottom hole in the elevator horn as shown 3 Rotate the stab upward and key it into the fuselage 4 Key the rudder torque rod down into th...

Page 9: ...Guide the wires from the right wing into the fuselage then slide the wing joiner tube and the flap pushrod wire through the corresponding holes Also guide the flap pushrod wire into the screw lock con...

Page 10: ...x16 screw Install the Battery 1 Cut two 1 25mm strips from the rougher hook side of the included adhesive back hook and loop material Apply the strips inside the fuselage where shown and press them do...

Page 11: ...ut the receiver is not communicating with the transmitter If using the recommended Tactic radio system follow these instructions for setting up and confirming the operation of the failsafe function Se...

Page 12: ...ing to skip to the next menu after the 5 seconds have expired Programming Menu 1 Voltage Cutoff Use this option to set the voltage at which the controller will shut down the motor to prevent damage to...

Page 13: ...Highest power less efficiency Motor Poles 14 or more Expected Performance Good balance of power and efficiency 1 Move the stick to center between 1 4 and 1 6ms for 5 seconds and the controller will be...

Page 14: ...ep Move the throttle stick to center between 1 4 and 1 6ms The controller will beep 2 times indicating you have set the program selection or leave in full throttle for 5 seconds to advance to the next...

Page 15: ...the ESC is now armed WARNING Make sure this propeller is not installed for this next step A magnetic screwdriver or a small magnet stuck to a screw driver to make it magnetic will be helpful for the n...

Page 16: ...n their fully retracted up position 4 With the system still on make sure the ailerons are centered and aligned with the wing tips If necessary apply a few clicks of aileron trim to get the ailerons ce...

Page 17: ...wrong way 2 If your Turbo Beaver model is configured with wheels use a small box or something similar to prop up the bottom of the fuselage under the tail so the wings and stab are level or nearly lev...

Page 18: ...eep spectators as well as your own face and body out of the plane of rotation of the propeller Never connect the battery to the ESC while indoors with the propeller installed Always remove the propell...

Page 19: ...n If necessary add squares of stick on lead to the nose or tail to get the model to balance within the specified range FLYING When powering up make sure the throttle stick is in the minimum 0 position...

Page 20: ...you can fly for 6 3 minutes but round down to 6 minutes When powering off always unplug the battery from the plane before turning the transmitter OFF It s also a great idea to use a LiPo battery check...

Page 21: ...law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time...

Page 22: ...zon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shi...

Page 23: ...ur model When you have finished flying ALWAYS turn the transmistter ON BEFORE plugging the battery into the plane ALWAYS unplug the battery from the plane BEFORE turning the transmitter OFF This model...

Page 24: ...zone logo Duratrax Onyx and Tactic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc All other trademarks service m...

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