Float Installation (Optional); Flying Off Water - Horizon Hobby E-flite Turbo Timber 1.5m Manuel D'utilisation

Float Installation (Optional)

Float Assembly
1. Install the 2 cross members (A) to the left and right fl oats as shown.
2. Install the front and rear fl oat struts to the fl oats and secure the assembly
together using the included 4 fl oat plates (B) and 3mm x 25mm machine
screws (C). The front strut has slightly more of an angle than the rear strut
(Figure 1).
3. Install the front support members (D) as shown using the included self
tapping screws (E).
Fig Figure 1
Front Strut
Float Assembly Installation
1. Align and mount the fl oat set assembly to the bottom of the fuselage.
2. Secure the back section of the fl oats to the fuselage using the included
bracket (F) and two 3mm x 10mm self tapping screws (G).
3. Secure the front section of the fl oats using the two included 3mm x 12mm
self tapping screws (H) to secure the front support members to the bottom
of the fuselage.
4. Attach the included wire from each fl oat rudder (I) to the pull–pull horn (J)
using the two included pins (K).
Disassemble in reverse order.
K
J

Flying Off Water

Flying off water poses a higher risk because piloting errors or water conditions
can cause the aircraft to become stranded. Only fl y from the water when a level
of comfort has been achieved fl ying the aircraft from the ground.
Pre-Flight
Ensure the optional fl oats are secure on the fuselage and the water rudders are correctly
connected and operating with the main rudder before putting the aircraft in the water.
Select an area to fl y that does not have water currents, salt water, or debris. Look around
the fl ight area and be aware of trees, docks, buoys, or other obstacles. Always fl y with a
spotter and avoid swimmers, boaters, people fi shing, and people on the beach.
Taxiing
When taxiing, use low throttle settings and the rudders to steer. Hold up
elevator to help keep the rudders in the water and the nose of the fl oats
above the surface. Steer into the wind when turning, and crab into the wind if
crosswind taxiing is required. When turning or crabbing into the wind, apply
aileron against the wind to keep the upwind side of the wing down and prevent
the aircraft from being fl ipped over. Do not apply down elevator when the
airplane is taxiing or during the takeoff run.
On Step
When speed increases with throttle, the fl oats will rise out of the water and begin
to plane on the surface of the water, riding "on step." The fl oats will come on step
at a speed below fl ight speed, this is a transitional phase when the aircraft is not
up to fl ight speed yet. This is considered a high speed taxi. Do not attempt to take
off as soon as the aircraft comes on step. Use low to medium throttle and hold up
elevator to manage speed on the water during a high speed taxi.
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C
B
H
Takeoff
To lift off from the water, set the fl aps to the takeoff position, hold up elevator and
accelerate the aircraft to bring it on step. Relax the up elevator as the airplane comes
on step and accelerate to fl ight speed with full throttle. When the aircraft is travelling
at a suffi cient speed, pull back slightly on the elevator to rotate for liftoff.
Landing
To land on the water, set the fl aps to the landing position, and fl y into the wind.
Reduce the throttle to a low setting but keep some power during the approach.
As the aircraft settles into ground effect, reduce the throttle fully and hold up
elevator to fl are. Hold up elevator through the touch down and as the airplane
decelerates on the water.
WARNING: Never attempt to retrieve a downed aircraft by swimming
unless you are suffi ciently trained and/or there is another person
available to respond in the case of an emergency.
CAUTION: Have a plan for retrieval in the event the airplane becomes
stranded. Never retrieve a downed model in the water alone.
CAUTION: If at any time water splashes in the fuselage while fl ying
from water, bring the airplane to shore, open the battery hatch and
immediately remove any water that may have gotten in the fuselage. Leave
the battery hatch open overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent
moisture damage to the electronic components. Failure to do so could cause
the electronic components to fail, which could result in a crash.
TIP: Use a fi shing pole with heavy line as a retrieval tool. Attach a tennis ball to
the line, and throw the ball past a stranded aircraft to retrieve it.
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