Hobbico TZNA1100 User manual

Brand: Hobbico

Model: TZNA1100

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: User manual

Hobbico TZNA1100 is an electro powered glider with a variety of features that make it a great choice for both beginners and experienced pilots. With a wingspan of 1100 mm and a weight of around 470 g, this glider is easy to fly and can be flown in a variety of conditions. The E-Xcalibur 110 comes with a 3S 1200 mAh LiPo battery that provides plenty of power for long flights. The glider also features a 4-channel minimum radio system that gives you full control over the plane.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Read through this manual before starting construction. It contains important

instructions and warnings concerning the assembly and use of this model.

If the model is given to a third party, always include this instruction manual with the model.

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TZNA1100 – E-XCALIBUR 110 - Rx-R

Technical datas : E-Xcalibur 110 Rx-R

Wingspan 1 100 mm

Length 777 mm

Weight 470 g environ

Radio 4 channel minimum radio system

Battery 3S 1200 mAh LiPo battery (GPMP0836)

Electro powered Glider

™

Electro powered Glider

Revell GmbH assumes no responsibility for any printing errors in this manual.

Subject to technical changes !

Version 1.00

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFO

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this

product must not be disposed of with other household waste.

Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste

equipment by taking it to a designated waste collection point

for the recycling of waste electrical and

electronic equipment.

For more information of where you can take

your waste equipment for recycling, please

contact your local council.

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION

Due to its characteristics, the E-Xcalibur 110 requires a certain

level of technical knowledge. Carefully follow the instructions

for assembly and adjustments. We advise you to entirely read

this manual before starting to not overlook any important

step. Be particularly careful to monitor the operation of the

controls before each use and ensure no damage can cause

improper operation of the rudders or motor.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Read this manual and its safety precautions carefully!

• Keep this manual and if you give the model to a third

party, include this manual with the model.

• Take care, that you are familiar with your transmitter and

all electronic components, used in your plane.

• Take care to ensure the safe operation/use of all tools you

will use to assemble this model.

• Only use glues as recommended for the various parts of

the model you are securing.

• Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If

some parts are missing or have a mistake, please call our

service center.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General information .............................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Environment protection info ...........................................................................................................................................................................................2

Important notication.........................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Safety code................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Radio Control ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Additionnal items required...............................................................................................................................................................................................4

Radio system, battery and charger .............................................................................................................................................................................4

Building Supplies ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Spare parts for the E-Xcalibur 110 .................................................................................................................................................................................4

Replacement parts list .....................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Kit content .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Kit check .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Preparations .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Wing install ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Check the Control Directions ........................................................................................................................................................................................7

Throws settings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Balance the Model (C.G.) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Balance the Model Laterally ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9

Charging transmitter batteries .......................................................................................................................................................................................9

Lithium battery handling and usage ..........................................................................................................................................................................9

Balance Propellers .................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Rx antenna layout ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Ground Check ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Range Check .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

CheckList ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Flying the E-Xcalibur 110 ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Hand launch start ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Flying................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Landing .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow these instructions to ensure the safety of

yourself/others and the model itself.

• 1. Your E-Xcalibur 110 should not be considered a toy, but

rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very

much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance

capabilities, the E-Xcalibur 110 if not assembled and

operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself

or spectators and damage to property.

• 2. You must assemble the E-Xcalibur 110 according to the

instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing

so may result in an unsafe orunyable model. In a few

cases the instructions may dier 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 ight.

• 4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not own

this type of model before, we recommend that you get

the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club

for your rst ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your

local hobby shop has information about clubs in your

area whose membership includes experienced pilots.

• 5. Whilst this model has been ight tested to exceed

normal use, the modeller is responsible for the

reinforcement and/or substitution of hardware as

required if they intend using the model for high-stress

ying, such as racing, or if non-standard motors and/or

batteries in excess of the recommended range are used.

Any modication is done at the modeller’s own risk and

will not be covered by the normal warranty.

TecZone quality

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,

thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately

the quality and yability of your nished model depends

on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way

guarantee the performance of your completed model,

and no representations are expressed or implied as to the

performance or safety of your completed model.

SAFETY CODE

GENERAL

1) I will not y my model aircraft in sanctioned events,

air shows, or model ying demonstrations until it has

been proven to be airworthy by having been previously,

successfully ight tested.

2) I will not y my model aircraft higher than approximately

400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the

airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid ying in the

proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer

shall be utilized to supervise ying to avoid having models y

in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.

3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the

ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately y my

models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.

4) I will not y my model unless it is identied with my name

and address, on or in the model. Note: This does not apply to

models while being own indoors.

5) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that

explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).

RADIO CONTROL

1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground

check before the rst ight of a new or repaired model.

2) I will not y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators

until I become a qualied ier, unless assisted by an

experienced helper.

3) At all ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be

established in front of which all ying takes place with the

other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with

ying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the ight line.

Intentional ying behind the ight line is prohibited.

4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies

currently allowed by the laws of the country where I am.

5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of

any pre-existing ying site.

6) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch

a powered model in ight; nor should any part of the model

other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground,

except while landing.

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Introduction

Thank you for buying the TecZone E-Xcalibur 110. The E-Xcalibur 110 features a powerful outrunner brushless motor. His compact

design, the two wing panels and the removable horizontal stabilizer makes it easy to carry and store. The good ight behavior and

a large speed range will give a lot of fun to beginners, advanced and expert pilots. The ailerons and rudder eciency allows easy

aerobatic ight. You will enjoy your E-Xcalibur 110 on at elds and also for slope ying.

You can nd the last technical updates and manual addendums on the Hobbico Germany web site : www.hobbico.de

Search at "Product Manuals". Select the "TecZone" brand, then the E-Xcalibur 110 model to download the last edition of the

manual.

WARRANTY

Hobbico/Revell 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 modication. In no case shall Hobbico/Revell's

liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further,

Hobbico/Revell reserves the right to change or modify this

warranty without notice.

In that Hobbico/Revell has no control over the nal assembly

or material used for nal assembly, no liability shall be

assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the

use by the user of the nal 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 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:

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: +49 5223 965144

Email: service@hobbico.de

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address,

as much contact information as possible (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.

ADDITIONNAL ITEMS REQUIRED

This is a partial list of items required to nish the E-Xcalibur

110 that may require planning or decision-making before

starting to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

RADIO SYSTEM, BATTERY AND CHARGER

To control the E-Xcalibur 110, you will require a minimum

4 channel transmitter and the matching receiver. For best

performance, a computer transmitter is recommended, such

as our 6 channel Tactic TTX50 (TACJ2652). Recommended

items are as follows:

❍ Tactic TR625 2,4 GHz 6 channel diversity receiver

(TACL0825)

❍ ElectriFly 3S 11,1V 1200 mAh 30C LiPo battery

(GPMP0836)

❍ PulseTec354 AC/DC charger (HAP0180)

BUILDING SUPPLIES

To build your E-Calibur 110, some tools are required :

❍ Adhesive hokk and loop material

❍ Sharp scissors

❍ Small screwdriver

The following items may help you during assembly. Order

numbers are provided in parentheses.

❍ CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)

❍ GreatPlanes PRO CA medium foam safe (GPMR6069)

❍ GreatPlanes PRO tips (GPMR6033)

❍ CA accelerator spray (GPMR6034)

❍ Great Planes PRO Threadlocker (GPMR6060)

❍ Hobby Knife (39000)

❍ AccuThrow™ Deection Gauge (GPMR2405)

SPARE PARTS FOR THE E-XCALIBUR 260

Spare parts can be obtained from RC hobby retail outlets and

similar online suppliers, most likely the same one you pur-

chased the model from originally. Alternatively, if you need

assistance locating a suitable dealer, please contact Product

Support:

Service Department – Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bunde, Germany

Tel. 01805 110111 (only for Germany)

(14 Cent/Min. when called from landline)

(Mobile: max 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: Hobbico-Service@Revell.de

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

Missing parts Contact Product support

Manual Contact Product support

Scale 1:1 drawing Not available

Parts listed below Shops/Internet

Référence Désignation

TZNA1101 E-Xcalibur 110 fuselage set

TZNA1102 E-Xcalibur 110 main wing set

TZNA1103 E-Xcalibur 110 tail wing set

TZNA1104 E-Xcalibur 110 folding propeller blades

TZNA1105 E-Xcalibur 110 prop adapter

TZNA1106 E-Xcalibur 110 brushless motor

TZNA1107 E-Xcalibur 110 canopy

TZNA1108 E-Xcalibur 110 8 grams servo

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KIT CONTENT

❍ 1 Fuselage with canopy

❍ 2 Wings

❍ 3 Horizontal stabilizer

❍ 4 CFK wing joiner

Parts not shown on the picture :

In addition, the kit include the following items :

❍ (1) Wing lock

❍ (1) Nylon wing screw

❍ (1) Horizontal stabilizer screw

❍ (1) Y-Lead

KIT CHECK

Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to 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 assis-

tance with assembly, contact Revell Product Support.

Service Department – Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bunde, Germany

Tel. 01805 110111 (only for Germany)

(14 Cent/Min. when called from landline)

(Mobile: max 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: Hobbico-Service@Revell.de

PREPARATIONS

❏ 1. If not done yet, unpack each part of this kit and check

them all. If any part is defective or missing, please, contact

Revell Product Support.

Service Department – Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bunde, Germany

Tel. 01805 110111 (only for Germany)

(14 Cent/Min. when called from landline)

(Mobile: max 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: Hobbico-Service@Revell.de

❏ 1. Set the horizontal stabilizer at the top of the vertical  n.

Be sure the positioning pins at the top of the  n are correctly

inserted into the holes under the stabilizer.

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❏ 2. Using the provided metal screw, secure the horizontal

stabilizer.

❏ 3. Connect the provided elevator linkage to the outer hole

of the elevator horn, and to the outer hole on the elevator

servo arm.

WING INSTALL

❏ 1. Route the Y-Lead through the wing opening of the

fuselage and the fuselage canal, so it goes to the front area to

be connected to the receiver.

❏ 2. Remove the protections of the aileron servo linkages

and ensure the servos are correctly secured. If needes, add a

drop of foam safe CA to secure the servos.

❏ 3. Insert the carbon wing joiner into one wing panel.

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❏ 4. Route the wing joiner and the wing panel through the

fuselage opening and connect the servo wire connector onto

one connector of the Y-Lead. Then, insert the other wing panel

over the wing joiner, and connect the servo wire connector

to the other connector of the Y-Lead. While inserting the

wires into the fuselage, push the second wing panel into the

fuselage opening, so that the two panels are touching each

other, and wings are centered into the fuselage.

❏ 5. Thread the nylon screw into the fuselage and wings to

keep wings locked and centered into the fuselage.

❏

❏ 6. Insert the front wing latch with the handle in vertical

position. If the handle is not vertical, you can't insert fully the

latch.

❏ 7. With the latch fully pushed into the wing, turn the latch

90° clockwise to lock the front of the wings.

❏ 8. Follows your radio system manual to connect the servos

and the ESC to the receiver.

CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS

During the controls direction check, the motor may start.

We strongly suggest you remove the propeller, to avoid any

accident if the motor start.

❏ 1. Turn the transmitter on, then, power the ESC (and so,

the receiver). Set each channel and every trims to neutral. If

needed, re-locate the servo arms so they are perpendicular to

the servo case.

❏ 2. Check that with every trims at neutral, the control

surfaces are at neutral. If needed, adjust the length of linkages

by turning the clevis.

❏ 3. Make certain that ailerons, elevator and rudder respond

correctly to transmitter input as shown in the diagrams below.

If any of the controls respond in the opposite direction, you

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should correct them by activating the appropriate servo

reverser on your transmitter. Be certain the control surfaces

have remained centred. Adjust if necessary.

FULL

THROTTLE

RUDDER

GOES

RIGHT

ELEVATOR

GOES DOWN

LEFT AILERON

GOES DOWN

RIGHT AILERON

GOES UP

4 CHANNELS SETUP

(STANDARD MODE 1)

FULL

THROTTLE

RUDDER

GOES

RIGHT

ELEVATOR

GOES DOWN

LEFT AILERON

GOES DOWN

RIGHT AILERON

GOES UP

4 CHANNELS SETUP

(STANDARD MODE 2)

THROWS SETTINGS

❏ Use a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw

of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows.

NOTE: The throws are measured at the widest part of the

elevators, rudder and ailerons.

Here are the suggested control throws :

Low rate

(Normal)

High rate

(For experts)

Aileron

Up and Down

10 mm

Up and Down

20 mm

Elevator

Up and Down

8 mm

Up and Down

15 mm

Rudder

Left/Right

20 mm

Left/Right

20 mm

Important note

To ensure a successful  rst  ight, set up your E-Xcalibur 110

according to the control throws speci ed in this manual. The

throws have been determined through actual  ight 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 E-Xcalibur 110  ies,

you would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that

is  ne. However, too much control throw could make the

model too responsive and di cult to control, so remember,

“more is not always better.”

BALANCE THE MODEL (C.G.)

More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can have

the greatest e ect on how a model  ies and may determine

whether or not your  rst  ight will be successful. If you value

this model and wish to enjoy it for many  ights, DO NOT

OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE. A model that is not

properly balanced will be unstable and possibly un yable.

Now, the modèl should be in a "ready to  y" status, with all

parts of the model installed and with battery and canopy in

position.

❏ 1. Use a felt tip pen or tape to accurately mark the C.G

(Centre of Gravity) on the bottom of the wing. The E-Xcalibur

110 C.G. is located 40 mm back from the leading edge of

the wing at the wing root. This is where your model should

balance for the  rst  ights. Later, you may experiment by

shifting the C.G. 8 mm forward or 5 mm back to change the

 ying characteristics. In any case, start at the recommended

balance point and do not at any time balance the model

outside the speci ed range.

❏ 2. With all parts of the model installed (ready to  y) and

with batteries and canopy in position, place the model on a

Great Planes CG Machine, or on two sticks, or lift at the balance

point you marked on  ngers.

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❏ 3. If the tail drops, the model is tail-heavy and you need

to move the  ight battery forward. If the nose drops, the

model is nose-heavy and you need to move the  ight battery

backward to balance. If moving the  ight battery is not

enought, you may attach some weight at the nose or at the

rear of the model. When possible, always start by moving the

 ight battery to reduce the weight adding.

❏ 4. If you found it is necessary to add any weight, recheck

the C.G. after the weight has been installed.

BALANCE THE MODEL LATERALLY

❏ 1. You will need an assistant to help you with this procedure.

With the wing level, lift the model by the nose, whilst also

placing a  nger under the rear of the fuselage. Do this several

times.

❏ 2. If one wing always drops when you lift the model, it

means that side is heavy. Balance the sailplane by adding

weight to the other wing tip. An airplane that has been laterally

balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers.

CHARGING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your

radio control system to charge the batteries. You should always

charge your transmitter the night before you go  ying, and at

other times as recommended by the radio manufacturer.

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE

WARNING!! Read the entire instructions included with

your  ight battery before charging. Failure to do so could

lead to permanent damage of the  ight battery and/or its

surroundings, and could cause bodily harm!

• ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a NiCd/

NiMH peak charger!

• NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.

• ONLY charge through the “charge” or “balance” lead.

NEVER charge through the “discharge” lead.

• NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C.

• ALWAYS set charger’s output volts to match battery volts.

• ALWAYS charge in a  reproof location.

• NEVER trickle charge.

• NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 65° C.

• NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or

puncture cells.

• NEVER discharge below 2.5V per cell.

• NEVER place on combustible materials or leave

unattended during charge or discharge.

• ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

• NEVER leave the LiPo battery unattended while charging.

If the battery becomes more than just warm, discontinue

charging.

• ALWAYS remove the LiPo battery from the plane before

charging.

BALANCE PROPELLERS

Carefully balance your spare propellers before you  y. An

unbalanced prop can be the single most signi cant cause of

vibration that can damage your model. Not only will motor

mounting screws and bolts loosen, possibly with disastrous

e ect, but vibration may also damage your radio receiver and

battery. We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer

(TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes

Fingertip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our  ight box.

RX ANTENNA LAYOUT

The receiver of a 2.4 GHz radio system is  tted with one or two

short antennas. Be sure to route the antenna (s) away from

wires and electronic devices installed into the fuselage.

With a 2 antennas receiver, set the antennas as far as possible

one of each other, and set them with a 90° orientaion one of

the other to improve the quality of the signal.

GROUND CHECK

Before every  ight,  rst inspect the model closely to make

sure that all screws are tight, hinges and pushrods are secure

and propellers are properly  tted.

RANGE CHECK

Always ground check the operational range of your radio

before the  rst  ight of the day. With the transmitter antenna/

aerial collapsed and the transmitter and receiver switched

“ON”, you should be able to walk at least 30m (100’) away from

the model and still have control. Have an assistant stand with

your model and, whilst you move the controls, tell you what

the control surfaces are doing in response. With your assistant

holding the model (being careful to avoid the propellers)

repeat this test with the motors running at various speeds

and have them gesture to indicate what is happening. If the

control surfaces do not respond correctly, DO NOT  y! Find

and correct the problem. Look for loose servo connections

and/or broken wires. Poor solder joints in your battery or a

defective cell could also be the cause.

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CHECKLIST

Just prior to taking o, your mind may be elsewhere,

anticipating the excitement of your rst ight with the

E-Xcalibur 110. This could cause you to overlook certain

checks and procedures that should always be performed

before the model is own. To help avoid this, we’ve put

together a basic checklist to make sure that important

pre-ight checks are not overlooked. Additionally, many

are covered in more detail in other parts of this instruction

manual. Be sure to check them o as each check is

completed.

❍ 1. Always check that all motors are securely attached.

❍ 2. Check the C.G. according to the measurements

provided in this manual.

❍ 3. Check your transmitter’s antenna.

❍ 4. Balance the model laterally as detailed in this manual.

❍ 5. Tighten the propeller nut.

❍ 6. With motors disarmed, turn the propeller one full

revolution to ensure it is moving freely.

❍ 7. Add a drop of oil to each wheel axle to ensure wheels

turn freely.

❍ 8. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.

❍ 9. Check that each rudder arm is secured.

❍ 10. Check that every linkage is secured.

❍ 11. Ensure all servo arms are secured to their servos with

their respective screws.

❍ 12. Make sure servo wires do not interfere with any

moving parts and double-check all connections are

secure.

❍ 13. Balance all propellers.

❍ 14. Make sure the canopy and cowls are secured.

❍ 15. Include your name, address and telephone number

somewhere inside the model.

❍ 16. Range check your radio when you get to the ying

site.

❍ 17. Conrm that all control functions operate in the

correct direction and that throws are set up according to

this manual.

❍ 18. Use threadlocking compound to secure all critical

metal to metal fasteners, such as the set screws that hold

the wheel axles to the wheel struts, etc.

❍ 19. Reinforce holes for wood screws with small amounts

of CA glue, as this helps prevent cracking, etc.

❍ 20. Check for foreign bodies that may have entered the

motor housing.

❍ 21. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before

your rst ight.

FLYING THE E-XCALIBUR 110

GENERAL

The E-Xcalibur 110 is a great-ying model that ies smoothly

and predictably. However, it is not a model for beginners, it

have a wide speed range and a lot of power, and is intended

for pilots with an intermediate RC experience. If the E-Xcalibur

110 is your 1st RC model, or if your experience is low, you need

to be assisted by an experienced modeller, able to take control

if needed. An experienced pilot may avoid a critical situation

and you will enjoy more quicky your E-Xcalibur 110.

For the rst ights, ask to an assistant to launch the model, so

you can keep your hands on the radio, to to be ready to correct

path deviations. Later, with the model perfectly set (trimmed),

you will be able to launch the E-Xcalibur by yourself.

Always remember to comply with the local laws and regulations

regarding the operation of radio controlled models. Read also

all the safety instrucions at the beginning of this manual.

CAUTION (Applies to all RC aircraft): If, whilst ying, you

notice an alarming or unusual sound like a low-pitched

“buzz”, this may indicate control surface utter. Flutter

occurs when a control surface (such as aileron or elevator)

or a ying surface (such as wing or stabilizer) rapidly vibrates

up and down (thus causing the noise). In extreme cases, if

not detected early enough, utter can actually cause the

ying surface to fail and detach, thus causing a loss of

control and potential crash. The best thing to do if utter is

detected is to land as soon as safely possible. Identify which

surface uttered so that the problem can be resolved. Check

all servo grommets for signs of deterioration or vibration.

Make sure all pushrod linkages are free of excess play. If a

surface uttered once, under similar circumstances, it will

probably utter again unless the problem is xed. Things

that can cause utter include; Excessive hinge gap, Not

mounting control horns solidly, Side-play of wire pushrods

(caused by large bends), Excessive free-play in servo gears

(wear) and Unsecured servo mountings. The most common

cause of utter is ying an overpowered model at excessive

speed!

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HAND LAUNCH START

Before launching, be sure that the battery is fully charged

and all control surfaces are working properly. Any negligence

on these checks can result in a crash and damages to the

model.

Always lauch the model directly to the wind. When you are

ready, set throttle at 75% and launch with a good impulse

directly to the wind. The acceleration is quick. The model climb

with a 30-40° angle. At full throttle, with a small elevator input,

the E-Xcalibur 110 can climb vertically. Have in mind that the

pilot should keep concentrated, because the model may be

very high in a very short time.

FLYING

For reassurance and to keep an eye on other trac, it is a

good idea to have an assistant on the ight line with you. If

you choose to y with motor active, tell him to remind you to

throttle back once the plane gets to a comfortable altitude.

While a lot of throttle is usually desirable for takeo, the

E-Xcalibur y more smoothly at reduced speeds and only

need a little power to maintain altitude.

Take it easy with the E-Xcalibur 110 for the rst few ights,

gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain condence.

Adjust the trims to maintain straight ight and a smooth

gliding path. After ying around for a while, and while still at a

safe altitude, practice slow ight and execute practice landing

approaches. Makes also few low fast passes, followed by full

throttle climbs, and then, dive with motor o. Propeller folded,

the model reaches his maximum speed.

Practice dierent maneuvers and ask to your assistant to notice

the changes to make to the settings (C.G., Throws, expo...) to

remember them after the ight. Mind your battery level, but

use this rst ight to become familiar with your model before

landing.

LANDING

Prepare landing by a downwind leg at an 20-30 m altitude.

With motor shutted down and retracted, set landing gear

down. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward slightly

to gradually bleed o altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but

maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn

onto the crosswind leg. If you are too long, or if the approach

is not correct, don't wait to be very low, restart the motor

and and climb out to make another attempt. When you’re

ready to make your landing are and the model is a foot or

so o the deck, smoothly increase up elevator until it gently

touches down. Once the model is on the runway and has lost

ying speed, hold up elevator to place the tail on the ground.

Using ailerons, keep wings level as long as you can. Note :

This model lose few altitude with motor o, so, you may need

some attemps before your rst successfull approach, so, keep

energy into your battery to be able to make several attemps.

One nal note about ying your model. Have a goal or

ight plan in mind for every ight. 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 nding that you’ve run out of time,

altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be deliberate,

not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a 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 ight 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 y in

a safe manner.

GOOD LUCK AND

GREAT FLYING!

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Hobbico TZNA1100 User manual

Brand: Hobbico

Model: TZNA1100

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: User manual

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