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1

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
 

Wingspan:

 

 

 

 

22.2

 

in

 

(565mm)

 

Length:

 

 

 

 

16.0

 

in

 

(405mm)

 

Weight

 

with

 

Battery:

 

 

1.9

 

oz

 

(54

 

g)

 

Battery:

 

 

 

 

200mAh

 

1S

 

3.7V

 

LiPo

 

(included

 

with

 

RTF

 

and

 

WOT)

 

Charger:

 

1S

 

3.7V

 

LiPo

 

(included

 

in

 

transmitter

 

with

 

RTF

 

and

 

DC

 

USB

 

with

 

WOT)

 

Transmitter:

 

4

channel

 

2.4GHz

 

w/LiPo

 

charger

 

(included

 

with

 

RTF,

 

required

 

for

 

WOT)

 

On

Board

 

Electronics:

 

 

3

in

1

 

receiver/2

 

servos/ESC

 

(installed

 

in

 

RTF

 

and

 

WOT)

 

Instruction Manual 

Specifications 

 

Summary of Contents for Taylorcraft 130

Page 1: ...3 7V LiPo included with RTF and WOT Charger 1S 3 7V LiPo included in transmitter with RTF and DC USB with WOT Transmitter 4 channel 2 4GHz w LiPo charger included with RTF required for WOT On Board Electronics 3 in 1 receiver 2 servos ESC installed in RTF and WOT Instruction Manual Specifications ...

Page 2: ... the Landing Gear 8 LiPo Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines 9 Charging the LiPo Flight Battery 11 Installing the Transmitter Batteries 13 Transmitter Details 14 Installing the LiPo Flight Battery 16 Control Unit Initialization and Arming 17 Flight Controls and Trimming 19 Selecting a Flying Area 22 Flying 22 Removing Installing the Wing 25 Optional Brushless Power System 26 Optional Clipped Ail...

Page 3: ...Fly and WOT Without Transmitter versions that include a factory installed receiver and onboard electronics as well as a class leading 200mAh 1S 3 7V LiPo battery The RTF version includes a 4 channel transmitter equipped with 2 4GHz technology and a convenient built in LiPo battery charger while the WOT version includes a DC USB charger and is ready to bind link to compatible Ares 2 4GHz transmitte...

Page 4: ...nts out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronic components Avoid water exposure to all electronic components parts etc not specifically designed and protected for use in water Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two co...

Page 5: ... Batteries AZSB2001S15UM 200mAh 1 Cell 1S 3 7V 15C LiPo Battery Ultra Micro Connector Item Description Not Available Separately Taylorcraft 130 Ultra Micro RTF Airframe AZSB2001S15UM 200mAh 1 Cell 1S 3 7V 15C LiPo Battery Ultra Micro Connector AZSC104CUSB 104C 1 Cell 1S 3 7V LiPo 0 4A DC USB Charger not shown Taylorcraft 130 RTF Ready To Fly Contents Taylorcraft 130 WOT Without Transmitter Content...

Page 6: ...control unit it will be necessary for you to bind link the new transmitter or receiver control unit accordingly for proper operation These steps outline the binding linking process for all currently as of August 2013 compatible transmitter models Switch the transmitter on and connect the flight battery to the control unit For M4MPA 200C transmitters Simultaneously press the two throttle trim butto...

Page 7: ... yourself with the controls Test the controls to confirm proper operation Find a suitable area for flying PLEASE NOTE This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding Always turn the transmitter on first Plug the flight battery into th...

Page 8: ... just behind the 1 cell battery compartment First use care and moderate pressure to slide the U shaped section of the landing gear into the rear mount Then carefully squeeze the wheels landing gear legs together slightly and slide the landing gear into the slot as shown you can also remove the landing gear by following the same steps in the reverse order Installing the Landing Gear ...

Page 9: ...y in a safe area away from flammable materials Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur After flying discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before recharging To charge the battery...

Page 10: ... with the left hand throttle stick to let you know the voltage of the battery is close to the 3 0V minimum However even before this reduction in power if you find that more than the typical amount of throttle power is required to cruise or climb you should land the model and disconnect the battery immediately to prevent over discharge And while it is possible to fly the model again after the soft ...

Page 11: ...tom left hand corner of the transmitter and extend the charge lead outside of the transmitter case You can leave the hatch open or close it by routing the charge lead through the small cutout opening in the hatch door Connect the battery to the connector at the end of the charge lead extending from the transmitter YOU MUST BE CAREFUL TO ENSURE PROPER POLARITY BEFORE MAKING THE CONNECTION by aligni...

Page 12: ...uipment and skills to achieve the 50 charge level for storage it is recommended If not simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever possible In fact as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no more than a few weeks before the next use it may be best to store the battery in the discharged state after the last flight as long as the battery was...

Page 13: ...im you can disconnect the battery from the charger s connector wire lead as it is now fully charged and ready for use NOTE The LiPo battery included with each new model will arrive partially charged For this reason the initial charge may only take approximately 15 25 minutes NOTE When the LED indicator is blinking flashing red the 104C charger is powered on and ready to begin charging the next LiP...

Page 14: ... digital trims IMPORTANT NOTE As is typical of most 3 channel models that are equipped with a rudder for primary turning control the aileron control stick channel is used to control the rudder on the stock 3 channel version Taylorcraft 130 This helps to ensure an easier transition to controlling the 4 channel version and other models equipped with ailerons later on Transmitter Details ...

Page 15: ...nal transmission Control Servo Reversing The M4MPA 200C transmitter features control servo reversing functionality for the rudder elevator and aileron channels The control servo directions were set correctly at the factory for the RTF version Taylorcraft 130 however in case any of the controls are operating in the wrong direction or you use the electronics in other models later on please follow th...

Page 16: ... is possible to make the connection with incorrect polarity potentially causing damage to the 3 in 1 control unit and or battery When the red circle markings are properly aligned for correct polarity connecting the white color connectors should require only a minimal amount of pressure to achieve the light click that indicates secure connection After the LiPo battery is connected to the 3 in 1 con...

Page 17: ...ter on before connecting the LiPo flight battery to the control unit Never connect the battery to the control unit before turning the transmitter on first After each flight you should always disconnect the battery from the control unit before turning the transmitter off The left hand throttle stick must be set in the lowest possible position in order for the ESC of the control unit to arm Turn the...

Page 18: ...positive radio frequency RF link between the transmitter and the receiver of the control unit First check to be sure the transmitter is powered on and that the LED indicator on the transmitter is glowing solid red If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly disconnect the LiPo flight battery from the control unit Then reconnect the battery and now the control unit should initialize a...

Page 19: ...ard will increase the speed RPM of the propeller Increasing the speed of the propeller increases the speed of the model and also provides the thrust needed to climb increase altitude Decreasing the speed RPM of the propeller by lowering the left hand stick will decrease the speed of the model and reduce thrust making it possible to descend decrease altitude During flight you can adjust the throttl...

Page 20: ...to climb The elevator channel trim the buttons located directly to the left of the right hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from climbing or descending when in cruise flight and with no right hand stick elevator control input For example if the airplane climbs when attempting to cruise and maintain a given altitude add down elevator trim by pressing the top trim button until the airp...

Page 21: ...oll turn the airplane to the left Moving the stick to the right will move the rudder to the right This will roll turn the airplane to the right The rudder aileron channel trim the buttons located directly below the right hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from drifting turning left or right during flight with no right hand stick rudder control input For example if the airplane drifts...

Page 22: ...you ll be able to fly in light winds and smaller outdoor areas You may also be able to fly in larger indoor spaces such as a basketball gym Now that you ve selected a suitable flying area you re ready to fly And when making your first flights we suggest following these steps There are two ways to get the Taylorcraft 130 into the air The first and our suggested method for first time pilots is to ha...

Page 23: ...orientation and or a possible crash If you find the airplane constantly climbs descends or drifts left or right without any directional control input you ll need to make adjustments to the trim settings using the trim buttons on the transmitter you can find more information regarding the location and function of the trim buttons in the Understanding the Flight Controls and Trimming section of this...

Page 24: ... too high and when it s time to set up for landing To land point the nose directly into any wind at an altitude of approximately 50 75 feet above the ground and approximately 150 300 feet away from the desired landing area Lower the left hand throttle stick to approximately the 1 3 position as you descend slowly to approximately 20 30 feet of altitude then lower the stick to the 1 4 or 1 8 positio...

Page 25: ... edge of the wing Lift upward on the trailing edge of the wing and apply just enough pressure to release the magnetic attachment and raise the trailing edge approximately 1 4 to 1 2 above the fuselage Then carefully slide the wing toward the back of the airplane to disengage the tab at the front When the tab is disengaged you can lift the wing away from the fuselage entirely To install the wing sl...

Page 26: ...nel control and aerobatic capability the optional Clipped Aileron Aerobatic Wing Set AZS1369 can be mounted in place of the standard wing without the need for any modifications The aileron equipped wing also features reduced dihedral and a shorter clipped wing span for improved maneuverability and aerobatic capability IMPORTANT NOTE The 3 in 1 control unit features unique and exclusive software th...

Page 27: ...h four screws do not over tighten Locate the pushrods and carefully slide one Z bend on each into the outermost hole on either side of the servo output gear arm Next very carefully slide the Z bend on the other end of each pushrod into the same height holes on both control horns it may be helpful to use small needle nose pliers or hemostats IMPORTANT NOTE The hole you slide the Z bend into on the ...

Page 28: ...th left and right control inputs then center the right hand stick With the right hand stick and aileron channel trim centered the servo should also be centered Now view the trailing rear edge of the ailerons and wing from directly behind The trailing edges of the ailerons should be in line with the trailing edges of the wing when ailerons are properly centered However if the ailerons are off cente...

Page 29: ...ctly below the right hand stick can be used to help keep the airplane from drifting turning left or right during flight with no right hand stick aileron control input For example if the airplane drifts to the right in flight add left trim by pressing the left trim button until the airplane flies as straight as possible without drifting After confirming the ailerons are functioning correctly and mo...

Page 30: ...ll 1S 3 7V LiPo 0 4A DC USB Charger Taylorcraft 130 AZS1107 Replacement Rotary Servo Mechanics Trainer 100 Taylorcraft 130 AZS1109 Motor w Pinion Gear Trainer 100 Taylorcraft 130 AZS1138AMD2 M4MPA 200C Micro 4 Channel MP Airplane Transmitter w 200mA Charger Mode 2 Trainer 100 Taylorcraft 130 AZS1356 4 Channel 3 in 1 Control Unit Rx 2 Sx ESC Taylorcraft 130 AZS1357 Ultra Micro Rotary Servo Taylorcr...

Page 31: ...d the warranty conditions have been met within the warranty term period the components that are found to be defective incorrectly manufactured or assembled may be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Firelands Your warranty item will be returned to you at Firelands expense In the event your product needs repair or a replacement part that is not covered by this warranty your local HobbyTo...

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