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B. Understand the operation of the motor/failsafe/ESC
in all possible operation scenarios.
C. Learn how to properly power up and power down for
each fl ight (see back page).
D. Complete all of the steps in this manual up to the prop
installation on page 15..
Install the propeller only AFTER you have completed
these four steps.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, or
if a motor or battery larger than ones in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to
the performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model.
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
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
Beaver. The RTF is fully equipped with a complete radio
control system, LiPo battery and charger, so no other
accessories are required, but the following items are
required to complete the Tx-R and Rx-R editions:
Transmitter
The Tx-R includes the Tactic™ TR624 6-Channel 2.4GHz
receiver, so you’ll need either a Tactic TX610 6-channel
2.4GHz transmitter, or any other 5-channel (or more)
transmitter compatible with the Tactic
AnyLink
™ 2.4GHz
radio adapter*. Using the
AnyLink
allows any compatible
transmitter to work with the Tactic receiver.
❍
TX610 6-channel transmitter (TACJ2610)
❍
AnyLink radio adapter* (TACJ2000)
*In addition to the AnyLink radio adapter, some AnyLink-
compatible transmitters may also require additional adapter
cables. Visit Tx-Ready.com to see the
AnyLink
compatibility
chart or contact Product Support at the contact information
on this page.
LiPo Battery
The RTF edition of the Beaver includes a Flyzone 3S (11.1V)
1800mAh 20C LiPo battery and the same is recommended for
the Tx-R/RX-R, but a 2100mAh battery is also an option for
slightly longer fl ight times (more about fl ying time on page 16).
❍
Flyzone 3S (11.1V) 1800mAh 20C LiPo battery
(FLZA6024)
❍
Flyzone 3S (11.1V) 2100mAh 20C LiPo battery
(FLZA6173)
Spare batteries may also be purchased and charged at
home ahead of time, eliminating the wait between fl ights
for batteries to charge at the fi eld.
Charger
The RTF comes equipped with a Great Planes 3S LiPo
balancing
Smart Charger
, but the Tx-R/Rx-R requires a
charger to be purchased separately. The
Smart Charger
is a
safe way to charge your LiPo battery, but it’s very basic and
just enough to get you started. The Smart Charger charges
at a rate of .8 Amps, so it will take at least one-and-a-half
hours or more to charge your battery. For those who have
the RTF and wish to upgrade their charger, or those with
the Tx-R/Rx-R who must purchase a charger, the Duratrax
®
Onyx
™
235 AC/DC Advanced Peak Charger (DTXP4235) is
recommended. The Onyx is perfect for 3S batteries used with
the Beaver and may be powered either by an external DC
power source (such as a 12V battery), or a 110V AC outlet.
The Onyx also has an adjustable charge rate to charge your
batteries in as little as a half-hour or less (depending on the
condition of your batteries and the manufacturer’s specifi ed
charge rate). The Onyx can also charge larger batteries
and batteries other than LiPos, so it is a versatile charger
you can grow into. Finally, the 235 features an LCD digital
display screen, so you can see how much capacity it took to
recharge the battery (required for monitoring the condition
of your batteries and calculating how long you can fl y).
NOTE:
For use with the Onyx 235, LiPo batteries that
come with a Star connector (such as the Flyzone batteries
recommended) require a banana plugs-to-Star charge lead
(GPMM3148). This can also be used for batteries equipped
with a Deans connector.
KIT INSPECTION
Before assembly, take an inventory of this kit to make
sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure
they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or
are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance
with assembly, contact
Product Support
. When reporting
defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as
they are written in the Contents list.
Flyzone Product Support
Ph: (217) 398-8970 ext. 5
3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1
Fax: (217) 398-7721
Champaign, IL 61822
E-mail: airsupport@fl yzoneplanes.com
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Flyzone de Havilland Beaver
RTF/Tx-R/Rx-R are available using the order numbers in
the
Replacement Parts List
that follows. The fastest, most
economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer
or mail-order company.
