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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Seawind. The Flyzone
Seawind is scaled after the popular full size Seawind. The
retractable landing gear allows the plane to be fl own from
your favorite runway or lake. The plane is quick to build so
you can spend more time fl ying.
For the latest technical updates
or manual corrections scan the
QR code, or visit the Flyzone web
site at www.fl yzoneplanes.com.
Click the
airplane
icon at the top of
the page, then select the
Seawind
when the airplane page opens.
A “Tech Notice” box indicates
corrected or updated technical information.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Radio System
To operate all the functions of the Flyzone Seawind (ailerons,
elevator, throttle, rudder, fl aps and landing gear) a minimum
of 6 channels is required. The lighting harness is connected
to the fl ap channel. The Futaba 6J 6-channel 2.4GHz
FHSS airplane radio (FUTK6000) or the Tactic TTX610 SLT
transmitter (TACJ2610) and TR625 SLT receiver (TACL0625)
are suitable and capable of operating all the functions.
LiPo Battery
A 3S 2200mAh LiPo battery is recommend to fl y the
Seawind:
❍
3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C LiPo (GPMP0861)
For additional batteries more adhesive-back hook-&-loop
Velcro is also required:
❍
Great Planes Velcro Hook & Loop 1x 6" (GPMQ4480)
LiPo Charger
We recommend the DuraTrax
®
Onyx 235 AC/DC Advance
Peak Charger (DTXP4235). The
235
features 110V AC or
12V DC input power, adjustable charge rate (to charge the
recommended 2200 mAh batteries in as little as 30 minutes)
and an LCD digital display screen (so you can see how
much capacity it took to charge the battery – handy for
calculating optimum fl ight time).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Seawind 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 Seawind, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage to property.
2. You must assemble the Seawind
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. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good
condition. All components must be correctly installed so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air. You must check the operation of the model and all
components before
every
fl ight.
4. 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
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress
fl ying, such as racing, or if a battery larger than the one
recommended 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.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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ASSEMBLE THE MODEL
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Install the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Install the Horizontal Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Install the Wing Halves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Install the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Set the Fail Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Finish the Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Check/Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Mount the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PREFLIGHT
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Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY
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FLIGHT TIPS
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Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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