Hobbico Tidewater
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1. an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time you go out Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interference This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual flying site you will be using First turn on the transmitter with the throttle at idle down then install the fully charged battery into the fuselage Connect the battery and install the hatch Remember use care not to bump the throttle stick Otherwise the propeller will turn and possibly cause damage or injury To range check the Tactic TTX400 radio control system switch on the transmitter and connect the motor battery to the ESC Set the model on the ground and have an assistant hold the model Walk 100 90m from the model and while pointing the transmitter at the plane operate the controls ensuring that the plane s surfaces operate according to the transmitter inputs Operate the motor at different rom Have your assistant alert you if the controls quit responding or move suddenly or erratically If you are using a different radio control system follow the instructions that came with your radio control system to perform a ground range check If the controls aren t working correctly or if anything seems wrong don t fly the model until you find and correct the problem Make certain all th2. To install the batteries slide the battery door down Insert the cells as shown in the diagram making sure to note proper polarity for each cell Close the battery door POWER SWITCH LED and LOW BATTERY ALARM The red power LED should light when the power switch is moved upwards to the ON position The Tx should have adequate power for flight when the LED is on constantly Anytime the LED begins to flash accompanied by the sounding of an audible tone the Tx battery voltage has dropped too low and operation of the model should NOT be attempted WARNING Never operate an R C model with weak Tx batteries Reduced operational range and or possible loss of control of the aircraft could result Replace weak alkaline batteries or re charge NiCd or NiMH batteries before attempting a flight If during a flight the Tx LED starts to flash accompanied by the sounding of audible tones it s a warning that the Tx batteries have become weak and the aircraft should be landed as soon as possible AILERON CH1 Controls the moveable surfaces at the end of both main wings to rotate the airplane about the roll axis an imaginary line which extends from the airplane s nose to the tail Since every airplane is different the aileron reversing switch must be set so that moving the aileron stick to the right will cause the airplane s right aileron to deflect up thus causing the right wing to drop and the airplane will bank to t
3. is according to the movement of the transmitter 8 Anytime power is to be removed from the radio system its important to shut down power in the aircraft first Otherwise the aircraft could become out of control and cause a safety hazard Move the throttle stick and throttle trim lever to minimum position to stop the glow engine or shut down the ESC Once the propeller has stopped rotating shut off the ON OFF power switch in the model and disconnect the power battery from the ESC in electric airplanes Then turn off the power switch in the Tx SPECIFICATIONS TTX404 4 Channel Transmitter oo ms a Modulation FHSS spread spectrum Four AA alkaline NiCd or NiMH cells input power 3 8 8 0V not included LED with low voltage alarm Reversing switches Slide switches all channels Tims Analog for throttle digital for aileron elevator rudder tena Built in non removable Built in Futaba compatible for use Charge jack ith optional NiCd or NiMH cells Wireless compatible with Tactic brand Optional mixes Elevon V Tail transmitters only Tactic TR624 Receiver Modulation FHSS spread spectrum Four AA alkaline NiCd or NiMH cells 4 0 6 0V not included Input power Programmable throttle all other channels maintain last recognized positions Dimensions 1 77 x 0 98 x 0 5 45 x 25 x 13mm OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED On off switch harness with built in charge lead 4 cell AA battery holde
4. or motor at low speeds For safety reasons its a good idea to use throttle trim when controlling the engine motor at very low speed while on the ground For aircraft with glow engines the precise position of the trim lever is helpful when determining the engine s preferred idle point The throttle trim lever is not active when the main throttle stick is above the center point REVERSING SWITCHES Four reversing switches are built into the Tx one for each control Each switch can reverse the rotational direction of the servo that is connected to the respective channel This is often a much easier method for changing the direction of a servo s movement as opposed to altering the mechanical connections between the model s surface and the servo Refer to the model s instructions for specific details ADJUSTABLE STICKS The length of both gimbal sticks can be adjusted as desired Loosen the set screw inside the center of the stick with a 2mm hex wrench Rotate the stick end counter clockwise to lengthen the stick or clockwise to shorten the stick Once the desired stick length is found tighten the set screw with the hex wrench CHARGE JACK WARNING Do NOT attempt to recharge alkaline batteries The charge jack should ONLY be used if rechargeable cells are used in the transmitter yf N aa i T e Charge Plug r r ae The TTX404 includes a built in charge jack for convenient recharging of NiCd o
5. the openings in the horizontal stabilizer with the tabs on the fin J 1 Locate the motor pod Install the motor wires through the hole in the top of the wing pulling them through the wing until the pod rests against the top of the wing J 4 Install the 2 8mm x 25mm machine screw into the top of the horizontal stabilizer Tighten the screw to secure the horizontal stabilizer to the fin a _J 2 Secure the pod to the wing with two 4 75 mm x 50mm nylon bolts _J 3 The Tidewater has two tip floats Insert one into each of the openings at each end of the wing Final Assembly L 1 Remove the front hatch by simply pulling on the knob on the hatch Located under the hatch on the left side of the fuselage is the ESC It is held in place with Velcro Remove the ESC from the side of the fuselage 6 ip sec _J 2 Plug the three wires from the motor into the three wires on the ESC Plug the aileron servo lead into channel 1 in the receiver that is located on the left side of the fuselage under the wing saddle L 3 Slide the wing into the wing saddle Secure the wing with the 14 20 x 2 nylon wing bolt Setting Up the Radio System CAUTION Perform the following steps without the propeller mounted to the motor Do not install the propeller until instructed to do so J 1 If using the Tactic TTX404 radio system read the Radio System Instructions section on page 12 in this manual Then install four A
6. the transmitter Make sure the throttle stick is down in the idle or off position and the transmitter is switched on Insert a small screwdriver or paperclip through the hole marked Bind and press the pushbutton until the LED on the receiver glows red and then turns off after about one second Then release the bind button If the binding is successful the LED on the receiver will flash once and then remain ON Ld 7 Make sure the motor brake function in the ESC is deactivated When you advance the throttle stick the motor should turn When you bring the throttle stick all the way back down the motor should come to a coasting stop If the motor stops quickly the brake is on L 8 When looking at the motor from the front of the airplane the motor should be turning counter clockwise If it is not simply unplug any two of the wires from the motor to the speed control ESC and switch the two wires L 9 Locate the prop adapter prop and spinner assembly Z o _J 10 Slide the prop adapter onto the motor shaft followed by the spinner back plate the prop prop washer and prop nut Secure the assembly by tightening the nut to the prop Install the spinner cone over the prop and secure it with the two screws that came with the spinner GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Check the Controls The next few steps will require working on the model with the radio turned on and power to the motor To prevent an accident or pos
7. with high humidity Store R C equipment in cool and dry locations Do not allow chemicals to come in contact with any parts of the radio system Substances such as glow fuel gasoline CA glue etc could permanently damage plastic parts of the radio system if NiCd batteries were installed in the transmitter remove the batteries before placing the radio in long term storage TROUBLESHOOTING RANGE IS SHORT Interference check Rx installation and servo connections Low Tx or Rx battery replace the batteries or recharge if applicable Rx may need to be located to a different position in the model for better reception Crash damage send the radio to Hobby Services for repair RUN TIME IS SHORT Low Tx or Rx batteries replace or recharge the batteries Obstructed servo linkages causing excess battery drain free the linkages pushrods Tx POWER SWITCH ON BUT SERVOS DO NOT FUNCTION Tx or Rx batteries are low replace or recharge the batteries Rx switch is in the off position turn on the ESC or switch harness Switch harness or ESC is connected incorrectly check all connections and the ESC instruction manual Rx is not binded to the Tx properly perform binding process again Check Tx or Rx battery polarity INTERFERENCE OR SERVOS GLITCHING Out of range operate the model more closely to the transmitter Outside radio interference from pagers strong industrial or other commercial transmitt
8. 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC RF Radiated Exposure Statement The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC ID IYFTTX404B CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union household waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other 18 help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please co
9. A alkaline batteries in the transmitter with the correct polarity SERVO REVERSING AIL N lt W qi UP DOWN gt B R cH2 Sle i m DOWN S rk S lt DOWN _J 2 Check that the servo reversing switches are configured as shown _J 3 Position the throttle stick left stick to idle all the way down and switch on the transmitter The power indicator light should be glowing a steady red A flashing red light and an audible tone indicates low voltage If this happens replace the batteries before connecting the flight battery _J 4 Center the aileron elevator throttle and rudder trims on the transmitter by listening to the beeps You will hear a low short beep each time you bump the trim When you hear one high short beep the trim is centered Experiment running the trim to the limits a few times to familiarize yourself with the trims When finished return all the trims to center Before connecting the battery to the plane be sure that you do not have the prop installed LJ 5 With the transmitter still switched on connect the LiPo motor battery to the electronic speed control The motor will produce a low tone Moving the right stick on the transmitter up and down will move the elevator on the plane up and down If the motor does not beep and the elevator does not move the receiver will need to be bound to the transmitter L 6 The receiver does not need to be removed from the fuselage to bind it to
10. DE Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code For the complete Safety Code refer to Model Aviation magazine the AMA web site or the Code that came with your AMA license General 1 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully and deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 5 will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the model Note This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 7 will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind Radio Control 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spec
11. E USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION Radio Control System The RIF version comes equipped with a Tactic TTX404 four channel transmitter 2 4GHz receiver battery charger and AA transmitter batteries The Tx R Prime version of your Tidewater Sea Plane requires you supply your own battery charger and four channel transmitter so you ll need to either purchase a Tactic TTX404 four channel 2 4GHz transmitter TACJ2404 or any other 4 channel or more transmitter compatible with the Tactic AnyLink 2 4GHz radio adapter TACJ2000 Using the AnyLink allows any compatible transmitter to work with the Tactic receiver Visit Tx Ready com to see the AnyLink compatibility chart or contact Product Support at the contact information on page 3 Battery The motor and propeller combination included with the Tidewater Sea Plane uses the ElectriFly 11 1V 8S 2200mAh 30C LiPo battery GPMP0861 If you have purchased the TX R Prime you need to purchase the ElectriFly 11 1V 3S 2200mAh 30C LiPo battery GPMP0861 Any other LiPo with similar specifications should also be suitable While a larger battery may be a suitable alternative and has more capacity for theoretically longer flight times the heavier weight can be detected in flight requiring slightly higher throttle settings for the same per
12. Tideworter Wingspan 73 in 1855 mm Wing Area 526 in 33 9 dm2 Wing Loading 7 9 8 5 oz ft 24 26 g dm2 WARRANTY Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Hobbico s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return Weight 29 31 oz 820 880 g Length 47 in 1195 mm Radio 4 5 channel INSTRUCTION MANUAL RIF READY T0 FLY SPECIFICATIONS Motor 28 30 1300 kV outrunner this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime
13. e how she climbs as well Continue to fly around executing various maneuvers and making mental notes or having your assistant write them down of what trim or C G changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like The Tidewater is capable of many aerobatic maneuvers such as loops rolls and inverted flight Mind your battery power We recommend setting the timer on your transmitter or using a separate timer with an alarm to alert you when it is time to land Electric motors are very reliable but if you fly until the battery cutoff on the ESC stops the motor it s still a dead stick landing the same as with a glow engine Landing To initiate a landing approach lower the throttle while on the downwind leg Adjust the throttle to allow the nose of the plane to pitch downward to gradually bleed off altitude Continue to lose altitude but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn into the crosswind leg Make your final turn toward the pond water into the wind keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed and control Level the attitude when the plane is about three feet off of the water adjusting the throttle as needed to maintain your glide path and airspeed Use the throttle to adjust the plane s altitude It may require a couple of landing attempts to get the feel of how the plane slows down lf you are going to be long on the landing slowly increase the throttle gently applying up eleva
14. e doa es anaa 9 AMA SAFETY CODE 0000 00 cee 9 General 2226 4554048955204 eos044 es obeas C4 oe 9 Radio Control a gd arene a aries ek SO ee 10 PLVING se eee ote teenage ce eee eae yess Geese 10 Find a Suitable Flying Site 10 Perform a Range Check 0000000ee 10 Monitor Your Flight Time 000 eae 10 TAKOO acts So eee eee 4 ee eae ae 11 PIOR sen cen ver ea een eavegacecss fe yeas 11 LANdINO 4014 546 Gana eade bee se hee aes eee 11 After the Flight 0 0 00 cee eee ee 11 TTX404 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12 Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Ph 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at http Awww modelaircraft org b _ AMA SINCE 1936 The R C model hobby becomes more and more enjoyable as your experience grows Your chances for success and graduation to higher levels are very good if you take your time and follow the flying instructions carefully and completely We hope you enjoy flying your Tidewater EP Sea Plane FCC Requirement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation Is subject to the following two conditions received including interference that may Cause undesired operation NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID TH
15. e is perfectly aligned with the main surface For example When the aileron trim lever is in the center position it s best that the trailing edge of the aileron is aligned with the trailing edge of the wing itself not above or below the wing s trailing edge 6 Make sure that movements of the throttle stick result in an equal adjustment of the throttle in the model Depending on whether the airplane is electric or glow powered a Electric confirm that when the throttle stick is at maximum position the electronic speed control gives the appropriate indications LED and or audible indicators for full forward flight And when the throttle stick is at minimum position the electronic speed control gives the appropriate indications for off or no motor rotation b Glow confirm that when the throttle stick is at maximum position the mechanical linkage to the engine allows the engine to be at full throttle And when the throttle stick is at minimum position and the throttle trim lever is moved to minimum position the engine stops completely 7 Perform a range check The range is the safe operating distance from the Tx to the Rx and should be as far as you can clearly see the model With the assistance of another person place the aircraft on the ground and walk 100 feet 30m away from the model With the Tx pointed directly at the model operate the transmitter s controls and ensure the movement of all surfaces
16. e servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and the transmitter batteries are in good condition Monitor Your Flight Time Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer Such as one on a wrist watch or in your transmitter if yours has one When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power so when the plane starts flying slower you should land Often but not always power can be briefly restored after the motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds To avoid an unexpected dead stick landing on your first flight set your timer to a conservative 4 minutes in most conditions the Tidewater Sea Plane will usually fly for approximately 5 7 minutes but this can vary When your alarm sounds you can either land right away or if you are an experienced pilot you may continue to fly until you notice the airspeed begin to slow Then glide it in for a landing If planning a dead stick landing circle your Tidewater Sea Plane upwind of the landing area until the motor quits and note the run time When you learn how much flight time you are getting you can adjust your timer accordingly Always be conservative so the motor won t quit unexpectedly and you will have enough battery to land under power Ending your flight before the ESC cutoff shuts off power to the motor will help maximize the lifespan of the battery and be more enjoyable to la
17. e your batteries in as little as a half hour or less depending on the condition of your batteries and the manufacturer s specified charge rate The Triton EQ also has an LCD digital display screen so you can see how much capacity it took to charge the battery handy for making calculations including flight time The Triton EQ is a charger you can grow into because in addition to charging the LiPo batteries that will be used in your Tidewater it can also charge many other types and sizes of batteries KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build 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 Kit Contents list Hobbico Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 E mail airsupport hobbico com ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Flyzone Tidewater EP Sea Plane 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 To locate a hobby dealer visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow
18. ers in the area check your local R C club regarding local operation Rx located too closely to engine motor or servos or other moving mechanical parts which might be creating unwanted electrical noise relocate the Rx inside the model or relocate the ESC CONTROL SURFACE MOVES IN THE WRONG DIRECTION Reverse the position of the reversing switch for the appropriate channel ONLY ONE SERVO GLITCHES Servo is bad replace the servo or send to Hobby Services for repair FAILSAFE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY Receiver is not properly binded to the transmitter bind the Rx to the Tx and re try Contact Hobby Services for further details WIRELESS TRAINING FUNCTION NOT BINDING Check to see that another Tactic 2 4GHz system is not on in your area The teachers and student s transmitters were not powered in the proper sequence Carefully follow the instructions on page 3 for proper binding and operation for training RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WON T ACCEPT CHARGE THROUGH THE TRANSMITTER Check the charger for proper setup and operation Make sure the charge plug is inserted fully into the charge jack Make sure the transmitters power switch is in the OFF position Make sure the cells are inserted inside the battery compartment in the proper direction FCC STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference
19. formance and only marginally longer flight times Technical Info At full throttle with the included propeller the motor draws approximately 23A on the ground and approximately 20A in flight The average current draw in flight is approximately 12A for an average current consumption of approximately 205mAh per minute Battery condition flying style and weather conditions may cause performance to vary The ESC included with the Tidewater Sea Plane comes with a Deans Ultra Plug connector Any battery you purchase should have the same connector or an adapter allowing it to be used with the Deans Ultra Plug connector Charger The RTF Tidewater Sea Plane comes equipped with a Great Planes 3S LiPo balancing Smart Charger GPMM3318 If you have purchased the TX R Prime you need to purchase a charger 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 Eventually you ll want to get more batteries and an advanced charger so you can charge faster and fly more For the most versatility convenience and faster charging the Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC DC Charger GPMM3155 is highly recommended as an upgrade charger The Triton EQ may be powered either by an external DC power source such as a 12V battery ora 110V AC outlet and can charg
20. g or over charging of rechargeable cells can result in damage to the cells that could include cell rupture explosion or fire TRAINER FUNCTION The TTX404 Tx includes a built in wireless trainer function no trainer cable required This trainer system connects a teacher s Tactic Tx to a student s Tactic Tx by wireless connection Tactic s wireless trainer function is not compatible with trainer systems in any other brand radios IMPORTANT Before attempting to fly the airplane it s very important to make sure all reversing switches and trim lever adjustments on the student s Tx match the settings on the teachers Tx Otherwise the airplane could suddenly veer off in an unwanted manner when the teacher s trainer switch is pressed Proper matching of the student and teacher s Tx settings should ensure that no unexpected movements occur when the trainer switch is pressed This is especially true of the throttle control 1 The Tx that was used to setup the controls on the aircraft must be used by the TEACHER 2 The student must use a separate Tactic Tx with wireless trainer function 3 Place the teacher and student s transmitters within 1 meter of each other and make sure the throttle stick for each Tx is set to idle 4 Turn ON the power switch for the Tx being held by the student 5 Pull and hold the trainer switch on the teacher s Tx and then turn ON the teacher s Tx power switch 14 6 The LED
21. he right Moving the aileron stick to the left will cause the airplane s left wing to drop and the airplane will bank to the left This is one important method for turning the aircraft ELEVATOR CH2 Controls the moveable horizontal surfaces on the airplane s tail to rotate the airplane about the pitch axis an imaginary line extending through the center of both main wings from one wing tip to the other wing tip Position the elevator reversing switch so that pulling the elevator stick back towards you will cause the elevators to deflect up thus causing the nose of the airplane to rise Pushing the elevator stick forwards away from you will cause the nose of the airplane to drop When using the ailerons to bank the airplane s wings pulling the elevator stick back will help the aircraft maintain altitude and turn the aircraft more quickly THROTTLE CH3 Controls the speed R P M at which the engine or electric motor operates With the throttle reversing switch in the NOR position pulling the throttle stick back will cause the engine s speed to decrease Pushing the throttle stick forward will cause the engine s speed to increase RUDDER CH4 Controls the sideways movement of the airplane s tail and will rotate the airplane about the yaw axis an imaginary line from the top of the airplane s fuselage to the bottom of the fuselage located near the center point of the fuselage Position the r
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23. king model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Tidewater EP Sea Plane if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 1 Operate the plane according to instructions DO NOT alter or modify the model If you make any modifications you void your warranty 2 Test the operation of the model before each flight to insure that all equipment is operating properly and that the model remains structurally sound 3 Fly only in large open areas free of trees people buildings or any other obstacles 4 Although the Tidewater EP Sea Plane is designed to be successfully flown by the first time pilot you may still benefit from the assistance of an experienced pilot for your first flights If you re not a member of an R C club your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots You can also contact the National Academy of Aeronautics AMA which has over 2 500 chartered clubs across the country Instructor training programs and insured newcomer training are available through any of these clubs Contact the AMA at the following address or toll free phone number Set the Control Throws 000 0c eee 8 Balance the Model 000 e eee eee 9 Identify Your Model 0 000 eee ee eee 9 Charge the LiPo Battery ii die 00 wae a
24. m environments which might not be recommended Additional Tactic TR624 receivers can be purchased from your local retailer part number TACLO624 to work with this TTX404 transmitter IMPORTANT Always make sure that power is applied to the transmitter BEFORE applying power to the receiver and servos and that the throttle stick is at minimum idle position Failure to do so could result in the model becoming uncontrollable and cause a safety hazard BIND THE RECEIVER TO THE TRANSMITTER For proper operation it s necessary to bind the Tx and Rx together electronically This ensures sole communication between the two and prevents other transmitters from being able to control the receiver 1 Turn on the Tx 2 Apply power to the Rx 3 If the Rx LED flashes once and then stays on the Rx is already bound to the Tx and you can skip to the next section Otherwise insert a small diameter screwdriver through the hole marked BIND and press the pushbutton until the Rx LED glows red and then turns off after about one second Release the BIND button If the binding is successful the Rx LED will flash once and then remain ON 6 Test for proper Tx Rx functionality in the next section If the radio doesn t appear to have become properly binded repeat steps 1 6 above FAILSAFE FUNCTION The included TR624 receiver has a failsafe feature which engages in the event that the radio signal from the tra
25. mm 12 12 iS 157 Right Left Right Left 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 2 6mm 6mm 13mm 13mm 11 11 23 23 Up Down Up Down 1 2 Wie 7 8 7 8 13mm 138mm 22mm 22mm 14 14 24 24 ELEVATOR AILERON RUDDER If you don t get the throws specified you can adjust the throws mechanically by changing the mounting location of the pushrods in the servo arm and control surfaces as shown At the Servos The pushrod farther out means More Throw The pushrod closer in means Less Throw At the Control Surfaces The pushrod farther out means Less Throw The pushrod closer in means More Throw Balance the Model The C G Center of Gravity is the location on the wing where the model balances and has a great effect on how the plane will fly If the C G is too far aft tail heavy the model will be too responsive If the C G is too far forward nose heavy the model will not be responsive enough _J 1 Remove the battery hatch on the front of the fuselage Install the battery into the fuselage _J 2 On the bottom of the wing place a mark 1 7 8 48mm from the leading edge of the wing Place your fingers on these marks and lift the plane The fuselage should remain level it may be helpful to have an assistant view the plane from the side If the fuselage does not rest level move the location of the battery until the fuselage is level As long as the fuselage is level with your finger
26. mmended to read this manual in its entirety before use Also read and understand the instructions included with the model Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty FEATURES Trainer Switch LED Power Indicator fe Pm OCT Ea Neck Strap Eyelet Power Switch Trim Lever Charge Jack Reversing Switches 2 4GHz spread spectrum technology Built in failsafe amp wireless trainer function Includes tiny lightweight Tactic 6 channel receiver Analog amp digital trims with servo reversing Transmitter binds to multiple Tactic 2 4GHz receivers Power status LED amp built in charge jack TTX404 TRANSMITTER Tx Elevator Control Control The TTX404 airplane transmitter is available in either a Mode 2 configuration with throttle on the left and elevator on the right or Mode 1 configuration with throttle on the right and elevator on the left Mode 2 radios are most commonly used in the U S whereas Mode 1 radios are popular in other countries Be sure the radio purchased is of the correct mode Four AA batteries are required to power the Tx not included Non rechargeable 1 5V alkaline or 1 2V rechargeable nickel cadmium NiCd or nickel metal hydride NiMH cells can be used Do not mix cell types or old and new cells etc See the SERVOS AND ACCESSORIES section on page 16 for optional batteries available at local hobby retailers
27. nd Takeoff The Tidewater Sea Plane will handle winds up to 10 mph without much difficulty We flew the airplane in stronger winds but found that the combination of high winds and large waves made it a bit more difficult Find a pond or lake that has clear shore line around it or at least enough space for a clear takeoff and landing approach Get a feel for the airplane by taxiing around a bit Try a few high speed taxi runs to get the feel of your airplane and how it handles in the water When you feel you are ready taxi the plane directly into the wind As you accelerate you will see the airplane get on step and skim the top of the water Keep the wings level during the takeoff Once the airplane has gotten on step and has good speed ease off the water applying up elevator using the elevator control stick Flight For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic it is a good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you Assistants are great for helping make trim adjustments on the transmitter if excessive trim is required Take it easy with the Tidewater for the first few flights gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confidence Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level flight After flying around for a while and while still at a safe altitude with plenty of battery power remaining practice slow flight and execute practice landing approaches checking how the model handles at slower speeds Add power to se
28. nsmitter somehow becomes interrupted This safety feature causes the servos to automatically move either to a certain position or hold their last position so to prevent the model from moving in an erratic manner Channels 1 2 and 4 will enter a hold mode whereby the servos will lock in their last recognized position The servo connected to channel 3 normally being the throttle control will move to a pre set position The factory default failsafe position for channel 3 is to move to 0 full throttle Motor prop movement should stop if the receiver loses signal from the transmitter The throttle servo s failsafe position can be manually re set to any other position if desired as follows IMPORTANT NOTE Before manually resetting the failsafe make sure the servo reversing switches are in the correct position for the application 1 Apply power to the Tx and Rx 2a If using an ESC do NOT arm the ESC Do NOT attempt to adjust the throttle s failsafe position if the ESC is armed 2b If using a gas or glow powered engine do NOT attempt to adjust the throttle s failsafe position while the engine is operating 3 Move the Tx throttle stick to the desired position for the throttle control to move if the Rx goes to failsafe 4 Press and hold the Bind button on the receiver and the Rx s LED should blink twice Release the Bind button and the receivers LED should turn on stop flashing The Tx and Rx should no
29. ntact your local city office your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity Product Tactic TTX404 2 4GHz 4 Channel Tx Rx CE Item number TACJ2404 Equipment class 1 Tactic TTX404 transmitter and Tactic TR624 receiver The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EN 60950 1 2006 Safety The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1995 5 EC ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 301 489 17 V1 3 2 Tactic c o Hobbico Inc 2904 Research Road Champaign IL USA 61826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications for this product as authorized for sale and use KT oe oe Tos se aT Tf pL cz A Profs oar fom pes pt e Pw fu fr fey fer 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY U S A amp Canada Tactic warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase During that period Tactic will at its
30. on the teacher s Tx will flash 3 times to indicate it has become bound with the student s Tx 7 The teacher can then release his trainer switch 8 Once both transmitters are bound together power can be applied to the receiver to prepare for flight When the training session has ended with the model on the ground and all power removed from the model place both transmitters within 1 meter of each other and simply turn the power switch for both transmitters to the OFF position This will terminate the wireless link between both transmitters If additional training will be performed again return to step 1 above to re establish the wireless link between the teacher and student s transmitters TR624 RECEIVER amp FLIGHT EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION if applicable LED Bind button a CH4 Rudder servo CH3 Throttle electronic speed control or servo CH2 Elevator servo CH1 Aileron servo BAT Battery ELge2es RECEIVER Rx Mount the receiver as specified in the model s instructions Its important to keep the Rx as far away from the engine motor servos and ESC and other electronic items as possible To prevent the Rx from becoming damaged it might be acceptable to mount it inside certain models using Velcro In certain cases wrapping the Rx with foam rubber can help to prevent damage from occurring due to vibration but foam rubber can prevent adequate airflow from passing over the receiver in war
31. option repair or replace without service charge any product deemed defective due to those causes You will be required to provide proof of purchase invoice or receipt This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse misuse alteration or accident If there is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty period Tactic will at its option repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50 of its then current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you about your repair This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state For service on your Tactic product send it post paid and insured to Ph 217 398 0007 9 00am 5 00pm CST M F HOBBY SERVICES 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 E mail hobbyservices hobbico com This product is suitable only for people of 14 years and older This is not a toy WARNING CHOKING HAZARD May contain small parts Keep away from children under 3 years Please retain packaging for future reference No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice Tactic is not responsible for the use of this product JOQqUNN YNY diz 394S AyD 3 O D Z 3 o D 0 sS uoj q japow siy L Flyzone how
32. r NiMH batteries and is compatible with charge leads designed for Futaba brand transmitters HCAP0101 This jack is NOT compatible with charge leads for Hitec Airtronics JR or Spektrum radios The compatible charge plug is shown in the picture below NEGATIVE polarity POSITIVE polarity To use the charge jack with optional rechargeable batteries first remove the sticker that covers the charge jack on the side of the Tx making sure not to allow any object to be inserted inside the jack itself Next insert the cells inside the Tx s battery compartment noting proper polarity Make sure the transmitter s power switch is in the OFF position Connect a compatible charge lead to the jack and follow the instructions included with the charger for charging of NiCd or NiMH batteries that are rated at 4 8V Tactic s optional TACP1000 rechargeable battery and wall charger kit includes eight AA size rechargeable NiMH cells and 110V AC wall charger which is compatible with this Tx and can be found at local retailers Make sure to follow the instructions included with the charge kit WARNING It s not recommended to charge batteries at greater than 1 amp through this charge jack Fast charging of NiCd and NiMH batteries should ONLY be done with chargers that are specifically designed to include the peak detection function which can automatically stop charge when full charge is detected Misuse improper chargin
33. r for receiver Neck strap IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS NEVER allow water or moisture to make contact with the electronic components inside the transmitter receiver servos switch harness etc This could lead to failure or improper functionality of components and poor control of aircraft which could pose a Safety hazard NEVER operate R C model aircraft near power lines radio or cell phone towers roads or automobiles buildings or pedestrians Be very careful in locations where many R C aircraft are being used simultaneously NEVER operate R C equipment if you are physically impaired as it could pose a safety hazard to yourself or others in the area NEVER allow small children to operate control model R C equipment without the supervision of an adult NEVER allow the transmitter s throttle stick to accidentally be moved away from the off or minimum position while the model s engine motor is moving ALWAYS range check the radio system before use ALWAYS make sure that all transmitter stick movements operate all servos properly in the model Check the proper operation of control surfaces before and after starting the engine motor ALWAYS make sure the transmitter antenna is unfolded entirely so that it s pointing upright to ensure max range and control of the aircraft Do not store your radio equipment in extremely hot or cold locations in direct sunlight or in locations
34. s within the C G range the balance is acceptable and the plane is ready to fly C G Range Forward C G 1 3 4 44mm from the leading edge of the wing Recommended C G 1 7 8 48mm from the leading edge of the wing Aft C G 2 51mm from the leading edge of the wing Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Fill out the identification tag on page 19 and place it on or inside your model Charge the LiPo Battery Note LiPo batteries require special care and handling Be certain to follow the instructions that came with your LiPo battery and charger to charge and handle them correctly If using the Smart Charger refer to Smart Charger instructions for charging Note that the Smart Charger has an internal timer that automatically discontinues the charge after 160 minutes 2 hours 40 minutes Some larger batteries in the 2100mAh range that are deeply discharged may require longer than 160 minutes to charge prompting the Smart Charger to shut off If this happens simply disconnect the battery from the charger wait for the GREEN LED to illuminate and then reconnect the battery to the charger to continue charging NEVER leave a charging battery unattended AMA SAFETY CO
35. sible injury temporarily remove the spinner cone and propeller If you are not familiar with the functions of your transmitter refer to the instructions on page 12 of this manual L 1 Turn on the transmitter and lower the throttle stick all the way Center all the trims and connect the battery to the ESC If everything is working correctly you should hear one low pitch beep from the ESC beep This signals that the motor is not yet armed but is ready to be armed and is receiving a signal from the receiver To arm the motor when ready to fly advance the throttle stick all the way listen for another single beep beep then return the throttle stick to off and hear two more beeps beep beep Now the motor will turn whenever the throttle stick is advanced If when you connect the battery you hear consecutive higher pitch beeps BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP this indicates that the throttle stick is not all the way down to the off position or that the throttle servo direction is reversed To fix this return the throttle stick to off or disconnect the battery and reverse the throttle servo direction in transmitter If you hear consecutive fast loud beeps BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP this indicates that the ESC is not receiving a signal from the receiver Either the receiver is not bound to the transmitter or the transmitter is off Once you have the motor figured out and set correctly continue to set
36. tators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission 5 will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Code 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight nor should any part of the model other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing FLYING Find a Suitable Flying Site The Tidewater Sea Plane does not require a large pond It does not require that much water for your take off and landing You do however need to have ample clear airspace for flying Until you are used to all of the flight characteristics of the Tidewater we suggest that you start with a pond approximately 75 100 yards in length If you have not flown from water before we recommend that you seek out a fellow modeler who has experience flying from water Perform a Range Check As a precaution
37. telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL Flyzone how high will you soar Entire Contents 2012 Hobbico Inc All rights reserved Champaign Illinois 217 398 8970 E mail airsupport hobbico com FLZA3330 RTF FLZA3332 Tx R TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS amp 64 4 ou 34044 64 56 04506 wo ee doen a oa 2 FCC Requirement 0 000 eee eee 2 REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION 3 Radio Control System nananana nananana 3 Sene a E E E T E EEEE cae ao 3 Onal a ae sa ee a re eee ee ee ee ee ere 3 KIT INSPECTION 0 00000 cece eens 3 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 CONTENTS ou 205 os 546 25 5555 geme sonst Guo ns eee 4 ASSEMBLE THE MODEL 4 Assemble the Fuselage 000 eee aae 4 Assemble the Wing 0 00 cece ee eee 5 PINALASSOMDIV 52 4 gee ys oon cea Pewsey a dace oar 6 Setting Up the Radio System 00 6 GET THE MODEL READYTOFLY 8 Check the Controls was1cc ava deet neds ow ee eda 8 PRECAUTIONS Your Tidewater EP Sea Plane should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated wor
38. the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Ph 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Wing FLZA6325 FLZA6326 FLZA6327 FLZA6328 FLZA6329 FLZA6330 FLZA6331 FLZA6332 FLZA6333 FLZA3664 GPMA4224 GPMQ6630 GPMM1830 GPMP0861 Fuselage Pylon Horizontal Stabilizer Hatch Spinner Screw Set Motor Float Set Propeller Adapter Servo 9x4 5 Propeller 30A ESC 3S 11 1V 2200 Battery CONTENTS Fuselage Wing Tip Floats 1 pair Stabilizer and Elevator Motor Pod and Motor Spinner Prop Adapter ESC Prop ASSEMBLE THE MODEL Before starting to assemble the Tidewater Sea Plane we recommend charging the flight battery Then when you are ready to setup the radio system the flight battery can be used to power the receiver Refer to the charging instructions on page 9 Assemble the Fuselage J 2 A brass screw lock connector is pre installed in the bottom of the elevator Loosen the screw and slide the screw lock connector onto the wire J 1 Insert the z bend end of the elevator pushrod wire into the outer hole of the servo arm Assemble the Wing _J 3 Install the horizontal stabilizer onto the fin aligning
39. tor When the plane is a foot above the water smoothly increase up elevator until the plane gently touches down One final note about flying your Tidewater Have a goal or flight plan in mind for every flight This can be learning a new maneuver s improving a maneuver s you already know or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions such as on high or low rates This is not necessarily to improve your skills though it is never a bad idea but more importantly so you do not surprise yourself After the Flight Disconnect and remove the battery from the airplane Then switch the transmitter off Allow the motor and battery to cool before recharging Check the airplane over to make sure nothing has come loose or may be damaged Drain any water that may have gotten into the fuselage and store the Tidewater with the hatch removed or ajar Have a ball But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING TACTIC TTX404 2 4GHZ 4 CHANNEL SPREAD SPECTRUM RADIO INSTRUCTIONS The Tactic TTX404 airplane radio system uses an advanced 2 4GHz spread spectrum technology to prevent unwanted outside interference from interrupting control of the model ensuring error free flying and eliminating the need to pull frequency pins before every flight Tactic 2 4GHz transmitters and receivers are not compatible with other brands of 2 4GHz equipment For safe operation and best results it s strongly reco
40. udder reversing switch so that moving the rudder stick to the right causes the rudder to deflect to the right thus 13 causing the nose of the airplane to point to the right Moving the rudder stick to the left will cause the nose of the airplane to turn left When using the rudder in conjunction with the ailerons the airplane s nose can point into a turn instead of pointing up and skidding through the turn allowing the airplane to perform tighter more coordinated turns TRIMS A trim lever is included for each of the main controls located adjacent to the respective stick The aileron elevator and rudder trim levers are digital in function and always rest at center position Briefly deflecting the lever to either direction away from center will cause the respective servo output to finely rotate to one direction and will be accompanied by an audible tone Pressing and holding the trim lever will cause the servo output to move repeatedly During a flight wnen the main sticks are released and spring back to center position the aircraft should ideally not veer in any direction If the aircraft does veer in a particular direction click the respective trim lever until the aircraft maintains a straight attitude on its own The throttle trim lever is analog in function and can move mechanically up or down and rest at any point in the range Moving the throttle trim lever slightly up or down will finely adjust the engine
41. up the rest of the controls J 2 Use the transmitter to make sure all the controls respond in the correct direction L 3 Take each screw out of the screw lock connectors on all the pushrods and lightly wet the threads of the screws with threadlocker With the radio on and the controls centered reinstall and tighten the screws with the control surfaces and nose wheel centered 4 CHANNEL RADIO SET UP STANDARD MODE 2 RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN RUDDER FULL THROTTLE ELEVATOR MOVES DOWN Set the Control Throws To ensure a successful first flight set up your Tidewater according to the control throws specified in this manual The throws have been determined through actual flight testing and accurate record keeping allowing the model to perform in the manner in which it was intended If after you have become accustomed to the way the Tidewater flies you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine However too much control throw could make the model too responsive and difficult to control so remember more is not always better The Tactic TTX404 does not have dual rates We recommend setting the throws between the high and low rates NOTE The throws are measured at the widest part of the elevators rudder and ailerons These are the recommended control surface throws LOW RATE HIGH RATE D D Up Down Up Down 1 4 1 4 7 16 7 16 6mm 6mm 11mm 11
42. w be bound with the throttle failsafe in the new position as set above NOTE If you re using an ESC which has a signal loss feature the pre set failsafe position is irrelevant as the signal loss feature will cease the throttle operation if the signal is lost SYSTEM CHECK AND OPERATION WARNING During all pre flight preparations with the aircraft on the ground make sure the throttle stick remains at the minimum position and do not stand the Tx upright on the ground Carefully lay the Tx on its back on the ground to prevent it from falling over and possibly dislodging the throttle stick from the low position which would create a safety hazard Make sure all devices are properly mounted inside the model and all wiring connections are solid to prevent them from easily becoming dislodged during normal flight It s best to check the system with the propeller removed from the aircraft 1 Once all connections are made check the general operation of the radio and all other components before attempting a flight 2 Move the Tx throttle stick to the minimum idle position 3 Turn on the Tx and then the Rx 4 Make sure all controls are operating in the proper direction If any servo is turning in the wrong direction change the position of the reversing switch for that particular channel 5 With both sticks at center position move the trim levers for the aileron elevator and rudder channels so each respective control surfac
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