Hobbico Flyzone Calypso Rx-R
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1. If necessary use the servo reversing in the transmitter to get the controls to respond correctly J 13 Disconnect the battery and turn off the transmitter Optional Flaps Minimum 5 channel Transmitter In addition to the servos linkages and servo wire extensions listed under Items Required for Completion in the front of the instruction manual a minimum 5 channel transmitter is also required to operate the flaps You may do one wing first and then the other or work on both wings at the same time 8 _J 1 Cut the flap from the aileron Servo Mount _J 2 Cut along the molded line to open the servo mount Sa iL hse s A E UL Ae See wee ee P 3 i te Y a eS b gt gt a _J 4 Tie a small nut or other small weight to the end of a 12 300mm string _J 5 Drop the nut on the string down through the servo wire channel then cut off the nut and tie the string to the flap servo connector Pull the string and the servo wire back through the channel _J 6 Connect a 6 150mm servo extension wire to the flap servo wire g Flap Dial TACTIC Sr W f i a h S k L 9 Connect the flap servo to whichever channel in your receiver is controlled by the switch or dial on your transmitter you wish to operate the flaps some prefer using a switch but most prefer a dial so the flaps can be moved incrementally It is not necessary to join the wing to the fuselag2. Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow 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 Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders Hobby Services and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 personal check to Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by e mail at productsupport hobbico com or by telephone at 217 398 8970 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST FLZA6000 Wing Set FLZA6015 Horizontal Stabilizer V2 FLZA6016 Vertical Stabilizer V2 FLZA6017 FLZA6004 FLZA6005 FLZA6006 FLZA6007 FLZA6008 FLZA6009 FLZA6010 FLZA6011 FLZA6012 FLZA6013 FLZA6014 Fuselage Set V2 Canopy Wing Tube Spinner Folding Propeller 9x5 Propeller Blade Set 2 Flap Linkage Set Wing Screws Tail Screw 18A ESC C28 30 1300kV Brushless Motor Micro Servo 1300mAh 3S LiPo Battery TACJ2404 Tactic TTX404 4 ch Tx TACL0624 Tactic TR624 6 chc Rx V2
3. beep beep Lower the throttle stick all the way down L 3 Connect the battery to the ESC Listen for the three tones 91 2 3 followed by three short beeps beep beep beep followed by one long beep beeep Now the ESC is armed and the model is ready to fly The propeller will turn whenever the throttle stick is advanced so use caution When you are done running the motor or flying the _ 3 Listen for the three short beeps beep beep beep plane simply disconnect the battery and turn off the transmitter followed by one longer beep beeep 16 Charge the LiPo Battery If you haven t yet done so charge your LiPo battery following the instructions that came with your charger If uncertain of the state of charge of your battery you can either reconnect it to your charger or use a battery checker HCAP0275 to check the condition of the battery A battery checker is the best way to check the condition of your batteries at the flying field to make sure you don t inadvertently fly your plane with a partially discharged 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 char
4. working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Calypso if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must assemble the Calypso according to the instructions Do not alter or modify the model as doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable 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 flight 4 If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R C club for your first flights 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 flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for extremely high stress flying such as racing 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 sui
5. 9 mm ahead of spar Recommended C G 1 4 6 5mm ahead of spar _J 1 Use a felt tip pen to mark the C G center of gravity locations on the bottom of the both wings The marks will be used later for making sure the Calypso balances correctly greatly affecting the way it flies _J 3 Guide the servo wires under the wing tube L 4 Insert the wing into the fuselage as you guide the servo wires through 12 Flaps to Y in channel 6 Ailerons to Y in channel 1 Second Y connector _J 8 Connect the aileron and flap servo wires to the receiver a second Y connector not included will be required for the flaps J 9 Pack the excess flap and aileron servo wires back up through the channel so they don t interfere with the elevator and rudder servos FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION Balance the Model The C G center of gravity has a great effect on the way the model flies If the C G is not correct the Calypso could be too stable reacting too slowly to control inputs or too instable reacting too quickly to control inputs possibly causing a crash The C G must be checked with all of the components installed including the battery Install Battery D Sf YES _J 2 Lift the model with your fingertips on the middle lines marking the recommended C G Shift your fingers as necessary until the model balances As long as the model balances suspended by your fingers anywhere between the forw
6. Ah battery Optional Optional Optional HCAA6387 2100mAh battery Transmitter must be compatible with AnyLink adapter Visit tx ready com to see AnyLink compatibility chart or contact Product Support at the contact information on this page Optional LiPo Battery Charger The RTF and Tx R versions of the Calypso include a Great Planes 3S LiPo balancing Smart 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 approximately one and a half hours or more to charge your battery Eventually you ll want to get more batteries and an advanced charger to charge faster and fly more If you ve purchased the Rx R that doesn t come with a charger or if you would like to replace your Smart Charger with a more advanced charger the Duratrax Onyx 235 AC DC Advanced Peak Charger DTXP4235 is highly recommended and perfect for 3S batteries used with the Calypso Same as the Smart Charger the Onyx 235 may be powered either by an external DC power source such as a 12 battery ora 110V AC outlet but 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 specified charge rate The Onyx can also be used to charge larger batteries and different kinds of batteries so it is a charger you can
7. Ah minute which should provide at least 5 minutes of motor run time on a 1300 mAh battery usually enough for five one minute full throttle climbs But the actual run time you can expect may vary depending on several factors such as the condition of your batteries the average throttle setting and even the wind conditions flying on windy days you seem to use more power than when flying on calm days To find out for yourself how long you can fly set your timer to 3 minutes for the first flight Fly until the timer sounds then land Use a charger with a digital display to find out how much capacity it took to recharge the battery indicating how much capacity was used To ensure against over discharging the target is to use 80 of your battery s capacity so multiply your battery s capacity by 8 to find out how much you have available Compare the capacity used to 80 of your battery s capacity and adjust your flight time accordingly For example If using the recommended 1300 mAh battery your target capacity you want to use for a flight is 1040 mAh 1300 mAh x 8 1040mAh If you flew for three minutes and it took 660 mAh to recharge your battery you still had 380 mAh to go before you could have landed so adjust your timer to increase your flight time accordingly until you reach your 1040 mAh target You could also divide 660 mAh by three minutes to figure a current consumption rate of 220 mAh minute Divide 1040mAh by 220mAh m
8. Q INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wingspan 73 in 1855 mm Wing Area 526 in 33 9 dm 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 ALYPSO Weight 29 31 oz 820 880 g Length 47 in 1195 mm Radio 4 5 channel SPECIFICATIONS Motor 28x30 1300 kV outrunner 18A ESC 9x5 folding propeller 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 possibl
9. ard and aft lines the model is within the acceptable C G range and is ready to fly Beginner pilots should strive to get the Calypso to balance directly on the recommended C G or between the recommended C G and the forward C G making the Calypso more stable g Odi 7 f iea a TL _J ceayugoiaigoy May K OUOZ 4 Y LJ 3 Position the battery where necessary to get the Calypso to balance or use Great Planes stick on lead weight Check the Control Throws Same as the C G the control surface throws have a great effect on how the model flies Too much throw will make the model too responsive and difficult to control and too little throw will make the model unresponsive Measure and correct the control throws if necessary as instructed below Left Aileron Moves Down AY lt lt Right Aileron Moves Up L 1 Power up the system The rudder and elevator response was already checked on page 8 Now check the aileron throw When moving the stick to the right the right aileron should 14 move up and the left aileron should move down If necessary use the servo reversing in your transmitter to set the ailerons to respond correctly _J 2 Measure the elevator throw first power up the system turn on the transmitter and connect the battery and move the elevator up and down with the elevator stick on the transmitter Measure how far up and ho
10. e daytime 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 FLZA3000 Mnl v2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 6 x cu dio5 240 s4 deed wows o564 8 2 PUP esa See BeBe Sk Bote des amp Grr doe A oacgne Solem oad bak Sd 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION 3 Optional LiPo Battery Charger 3 KIT INSPECTION 000 00 c eee 3 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 KIT CONTENTS 0 0 0 0 ccc eee ees 4 ASSEMBLY oan cog os Cote S55 eee oe onc oes 5 Install the Receiver Rx R Only 5 Hook Up the Elevator and Rudder 5 Optional Flaps 0 0 0 0 ccc eee 8 Install the Wings 0 00 cee eee eee 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Calypso The Calypso is one of those models that everyone must have because it is stable gentle and durable enough for beginners yet maneuverable enough for intermediate and ex
11. e at this time _J 7 Glue the servo into position as shown in the illustration at step 13 CA may be used but will be difficult to remove from the servo if you ever want to remove it for another model later something flexible such as Shoe Goo or canopy glue is recommended for gluing in servos Le L 8 If necessary cut the tab from the servo wire extension so it can be plugged into the Y harness in the receiver LJ 10 Same as was done for the elevator and rudder turn on the transmitter and connect the battery to the ESC 10 4th Hole A Flap 2nd Hole AE LJ 11 Connect the flap pushrod to the servo arm and flap control horn as illustrated L 12 Position the servo arm on the servo Adjust the clevis so the flap will be retracted when the flap switch on the transmitter is in one position and the flap will be extended when the flap switch is moved to the other position Total flap travel should be about 7 8 22mm More on flap throw and measuring the throws on page 14 Right Wing Left Wing _J 13 If you weren t working on both wings at the same time repeat the process for hooking up the other flap the same way When finished the flap servos should be positioned as illustrated so they work together Install the Wings Recommended C G Forward Limit 3 4 1
12. el 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 NOTE Heat from hot sunny conditions may blister the foam beads under the black paint on the canopy If your Calypso will be laying in the sun cover the canopy with a towel or remove the canopy and place it in the shade The Calypso is suitable for beginners because it can fly slowly and react predictably and gently but it is still highly recommended that those who have no radio control flying experience seek the assistance of an experienced pilot especially for the first couple of flights Beginners should fly only in calm conditions but experienced pilots will embrace the challenge of flying the Calypso in winds up to 20mph ZL J The Calypso is simply hand launched by advancing the throttle and giving it a gentle toss directly into any prevailing wind it will basically fly out of your hand so a gentle throw is all that is needed You ll probably want to launch it at full throttle the first time but once you get used to the Calypso and get it trimmed you could launch it at reduced power Once airborne the first priority will be to get your Calypso trimmed for
13. er of the AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics please join The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership provides liability insurance coverage protects modelers rights and interests and is required to fly at most R C sites FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION 13 Balance the Model 0 000 eee 13 Check the Control Throws 0 0055 14 Calibrate the Throttle 2 00000 ee 16 Normal Startup Procedure 005 16 Charge the LiPo Battery 0 05 17 Range CHECK as tin deere howe 6m ern te ce wae 17 AMA SAFETY CODE 0 000 e eee 17 Genera sasaa Eaa a EE aioe ere ae RO Aen j 17 Radio Control nanana aaa aa 17 FLYING ee ee inte siie ns cd ee ea eee NE 17 ESC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19 MAKING REPAIRS 20 00 e eee 19 Academy of Model Aeronautics i 5151 East Memorial Drive b Muncie IN 47302 9252 gt 4 Tele 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at http Awww modelaircraft org AMA SINCE 1936 IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp OTHERS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Your Calypso should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated
14. ertently _J 7 If your receiver is not already bound or linked to the transmitter follow the instructions that came with your radio system to bind the two together so the receiver will receive signals from the transmitter _ 4 Tighten the assembly to the fuselage with the included g attach the softer loop side of the included hook and bolt and a Phillips screwdriver loop strip to the battery Centered Down L 5 If necessary install batteries in your transmitter Turn on Connect the battery to the ESC the transmitter center the trims and move the throttle stick 19 C y SC all the way down Clevis 3rd Hole 0 Control ae Horn Elevator 4th Hole Rudder fo Centered Centered J 10 With the transmitter and receiver on and the trims centered connect the clevises to the hole in the horns shown in the sketch so the elevator and rudder will be centered by screwing the clevises in or out on the pushrods 5 X no os ves L 11 Make sure the screws in the clevises are not overtightened Right Rudder Up Elevator L 12 Be certain the elevator and rudder respond in the correct directions according to the stick movements on the transmitter
15. ge after 160 minutes 2 hours 40 minutes Some larger batteries 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 then reconnect the battery to the charger to continue charging Range Check Most radio systems have a procedure for ground checking the operational range This usually involves something such as the pilot walking a distance away from the model while operating the controls with an assistant holding the model and confirming that everything is operating correctly Follow the manufacturer s instructions that came with your radio to perform this check with the motor off and with the motor running at various speeds If the radio does not pass the range check do not fly Find and correct the problem first AMA SAFETY CODE 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 ai
16. grow into The 235 also has an LCD digital display screen so you can see how much Capacity it took to charge the battery handy for learning the condition of your batteries and calculating optimum flight time Note For use with the Onyx 235 LiPo batteries that come with SuperTigre connectors such as the Flyzone batteries included or recommended require a banana plugs to SuperTigre charge lead SUPMO070 and batteries that come with a Deans Ultra Plug connector require a Charge Lead with banana plugs Deans Ultra Plug male charge lead GPMM3148 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 Kit Contents list Hobbico Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 E mail airsupport hobbico com Ph 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Flyzone Calypso ARF 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
17. inute to conclude that you can fly for 4 7 minutes 4 min 40 sec but round down to 4 1 2 minutes Keeping records over a period of time will allow you to accurately calculate your target flight time One final note about flying your model 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 by impulsively attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you ve run out of time altitude or airsoeed Every maneuver should be deliberate not impulsive For example if you re going to doa loop check your altitude mind the wind direction anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading remember to throttle back at the top and make certain you are on the desired rates high low rates A flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves Remember to think Have a ball But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING ESC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MAKING REPAIRS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Reason Action Motor does not work no tones or beeps are coming from the ESC Motor does not work Alert Tone
18. m 19mm 16mm 16 mm 19mm 19mm 25 mm 25mm 22 mm Calibrate the Throttle J 4 Now the throttle is calibrated and the battery can be disconnected and the transmitter turned off This procedure applies only to Tx R or Rx R versions of the Calypso or any other time a transmitter different than NOTE If at any time you encounter problems calibrating the one originally calibrated to the included ESC is used the throttle or the ESC or motor do not function properly refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 19 or refer to complete ESC programming instructions at flyzoneplanes com or contact Product Support for assistance At this time one of the motor wires should still be disconnected from the ESC to prevent accidental starting of the motor While we re working with the transmitter and the ESC this would be a good time to run through the normal startup procedure Normal Startup Procedure _J 1 Reconnect the disconnected motor wire to the ESC If you haven t yet done so you may remove the tape from around the folding propeller holding it to the fuselage LJ 1 Turn on the transmitter and advance the throttle stick all the way forward ON _J 2 Unless calibrating the throttle or programming the ESC always turn on the transmitter with the throttle stick all the J 2 Connect the battery to the ESC Listen for the three way down Turn on the transmitter tones 1 2 3 followed by two short beeps
19. m hex key wrench Then disconnect the motor wires and unscrew the mounting screws from inside the fuselage and the motor will come out the front JOQuUNN YNY diz 394S ALD 4 3 O 5 D Z 3 o D 0 sS uoj q japow siy L 20
20. parts are not interchangeable with original V1 parts CONTENTS Contents 1 Fuselage Canopy w ESC motor propeller servos spinner 2 Wings w aileron servo 3 Horizontal Stabilizer Stab 4 Vertical Stabilizer Fin 5 Wing Tube 6 Y Connector for aileron 7 Tail Screw ASSEMBLY Install the Receiver Rx R Only k soft side _J 3 Mount the receiver to the Velcro strip in the fuselage Hook Up the Elevator and Rudder Rx R Tx R and RTF J 1 Cut strips from the included adhesive backed hook and loop material Stick one to the back of your receiver and the other inside the fuselage as shown the softer loop side goes on the receiver and the rougher hook side goes in the fuselage Elevator Rudder l Red _J 1 Flex the elevator up and down and the rudder back and White Orange _ g forth several times to break them in _ Black Brown Receiver LJ 2 Connect the servos and the Y harness to the receiver as shown Channel 1 aileron dual Y harness Channel 2 elevator elevator servo Channel 3 throttle electronic speed control ESC Channel 4 rudder rudder servo _J 2 Fit the vertical stabilizer fin into the horizontal stabilizer stab 5 _J 3 Join the stab fin assembly to the fuselage keying the J 6 Disconnect any one of the three motor wires so the motor rudder into the hinge will not turn inadv
21. perienced pilots who might want to temporarily set their more advanced models aside and enjoy some easy care free flying And who doesn t embrace the challenge of cruising the sky looking for thermals The recommended 1300 mAh battery is enough juice to propel the Calypso to five approximately one minute climbs which can provide up to 30 minutes of air time even in dead air when no lift is present but we ve routinely flown the Calypso with 1500 mAh 2100mAh batteries Of course if you can find lifting air your flying time will be virtually unlimited We also urge you to consider installing the two additional servos for the optional flaps With the flaps partially extended you can just about park the Calypso in the sky even when there is no lift And with full flaps and a gentle breeze you can land the Calypso on the ground as light as a feather The flap servos are also configured to be connected to a single channel via a Y harness eliminating the requirement for a computer radio NOTE This instruction manual applies to RTF Rx R and Tx R versions of the Calypso For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Calypso visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Open the Airplanes link then select the Calypso ARF If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page AMA lf you are not already a memb
22. rport 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 spectators 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 mod
23. sounds beep beep beep beep beep beep Motor does not work Alert Tone sounds long beeps beeeep beeeep beeeep Motor does not work Alert Tone sounds rapid beeps beepbeep beepbeepbeep Motor does not work five tones are sounded 91234 5 after the two beeps The motor turns the wrong direction The ESC is not receiving power from the battery Battery Voltage is too high or too low The ESC is receiving power from the battery but is not receiving a signal from the receiver Throttle stick is not in the lowest position or throttle needs to be calibrated The direction of the throttle channel is reversed and the ESC has entered the Programming Menu The three motor wires are incorrectly connected to the ESC Check the battery or plugs or change the plugs if the wires are damaged Make sure the battery is charged and or you are using the correct battery Make sure the transmitter is turned on and that the receiver is linked to the transmitter and receiving a signal Lower the throttle Stick all the way or recalibrate the throttle per calibration instructions Set the throttle direction the other way in the transmitter Swap any two of the motor ESC wire connections with each other For complete ESC specifications and full programming instructions visit flyzoneplanes com and click on the Calypso page See
24. straight and level flight using the flight trims on the transmitter The elevator may trim out differently at full power than it does power off so trim it for the type of flying you will be doing most sport flying or thermaling if thermaling you will want the Calypso to trim out with the power off You can maneuver the Calypso around the sky rather like a sport model performing gentle aerobatics such as loops rolls Cuban 8s stall turns and even inverted flight or you can fly it like a glider using motor power to climb to altitude then shut off the power to search for lifting air When searching for thermals you ll find that the Calypso will appear to just about hang in the air with the flaps extended Wind sii 5 W a When ready to land simply bring the Calypso around into the wind cut the power and allow it to descend You can extend the flaps to slow the Calypso s descent but this may also extend the glide path so modulate the flaps as necessary In breezy conditions the Calypso may descend almost vertically 18 However you fly you should calculate your fight time and use a timer so you don t over discharge your battery or end up having the motor quit unexpectedly causing a dead stick landing Dead stick landings are usually no problem unless you are flying on a windy day and cannot get your Calypso back to the landing area EXPERT TIP At full throttle the Calypso consumes approximately 210 m
25. table 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 flyability of your finished 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 that is straight and true REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION Other than a Phillips screw driver nothing extraordinary is required to assemble your Calypso Below is a chart with order numbers indicating the rest of the equipment required to get your particular version of the Calypso in the air Boxes checked with an xX indicate that the item is required Note If you plan to fly your Calypso with the optional flaps a minimum 5 channel radio system will be required Any 4 5 Ch Tx and AnyLink 2 4GHz adapter tac s2600 any 4 8 ch Tx a Rx HCAA6310 3S 11 1V 1300 mAh xX 15C battery with ST connector DTXP4235 LiPo battery charger Optional YX supmoo70 Charge lead for Super Tigre connector 2 Flap servos 1 Flap linkage set 1 Y harness for flap servos 2 6 150mm FLZA1603 FLZA6008 Optional Optional Optional FUTM4130 HCAM2000 Servo wire extensions Optional Optional Optional HCAA6430 1800m
26. the replacement parts list at the front of the manual Often parts can be repaired and you can get your Calypso back into the air with a little ingenuity The Calypso is made from injection molded EPO expanded polyolefin foam It can be glued with just about anything Repairs are often made with regular CA simply apply CA where necessary squeeze and hold the parts together wipe away excess CA with a cloth then spray with CA accelerator and hold for a few seconds until the CA hardens the final two steps may require an assistant while you hold the parts Repairs can also be made with white glue or Shoe Goo but tape will have to be used to hold the parts until the glue dries usually overnight Fiber reinforced strapping tape is also good for reinforcing structural repairs after the parts have been glued back together Bottom Panel Some replacement parts are sold as assemblies such as the wing If the servos in your crashed wing or fuselage are still functioning you can remove them peel off any excess glue then glue them into your new wing or fuselage CA is suitable for gluing in servos but something pliable such as canopy glue or Shoe Goo is recommended When gluing the bottom panel cover into the wing use care not to get excess glue in the wing tube channel Remove To remove the motor first remove the spinner screws with a Phillips screwdriver then remove the folding propeller bracket with a 1 5m
27. w far down from center the elevator moves As shown in the chart the elevator should move 3 4 19mm up and 3 4 19mm down on high rates and 1 2 13mm up and 1 2 13mm down on low rates plus or minus 1 8 3mm Flap Throw Aileron Throw f Elevator Throw Rudder Throw _J 3 Note that the throw measurements for the elevator rudder and flaps if used are taken at the widest part front to back of each surface but the aileron throw is measured at the split between the flaps and elevator whether or not you have set up the optional flaps and cut the two apart HIGH RATE LOW RATE AILERONS FLAP DER a Less Control Throw f ooo d cope More Less Control Control Throw Throw _J 4 If necessary use the programming in your transmitter or mount the pushrods in different holes in the control horns or in the servo arms to increase or decrease the elevator throw as required Moving the pushrods inward in the servo or outward on the control surface horn decreases control throw Moving the pushrods outward on the servo or inward on the control surface increases the throw _J 5 Measure and adjust if necessary the control throws for the rudder ailerons and flaps the same way Recommended Control Surface Throws HIGH RATE LOW RATE 7 a Recommended Control Surface Throws HIGH RATE LOW RATE MILLIMETERS a ee ELEVATOR Up Down Up Down AILERONS RUDDER R amp L FLAP 3 4 0 8 T 1 8 19m
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