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

Float Installation (Optional)

Float Assembly
1. Install the 2 cross members (A) to the left and right floats as shown.
2. Install the front and rear float struts to the floats and secure the assembly
together using the included 4 float plates (B) and M2.5 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).
Figure 1
Front Strut
Float Assembly Installation
1. Align and mount the float set assembly to the bottom of the fuselage.
2. Secure the back section of the floats to the fuselage using the included bracket
(F) and two 3mm x 10mm self tapping screws (G).
3. Secure the front section of the floats using the two included 3mm x 10mm self
tapping screws (H) to secure the front support members to the bottom of the
fuselage.
4. Attach the included wires from each float rudder (I) to the quick connectors
in the pull–pull horn (J) using the two included pins (K) and (2) M2.5 x 4mm
machine screws.
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 fly from the water when a level of
comfort has been achieved flying the aircraft from the ground.
Pre-Flight
Ensure the optional floats 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 fly that does not have water currents, salt water, or debris. Look around
the flight area and be aware of trees, docks, buoys, or other obstacles. Always fly with a
spotter and avoid swimmers, boaters, people fishing, 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 floats 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 flipped over. Do not
apply down elevator when the airplane is taxiing or during the takeoff run.
On Step
When speed increases with throttle, the floats will rise out of the water and begin to
plane on the surface of the water, riding "on step." The floats will come on step at a
speed below flight speed, this is a transitional phase when the aircraft is not up to
flight 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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A
C
B
H
Takeoff
To lift off from the water, set the flaps 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 flight speed with full throttle. When the aircraft is travelling at
a sufficient speed, pull back slightly on the elevator to rotate for liftoff.
Landing
To land on the water, set the flaps to the landing position, and fly 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 flare. 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 sufficiently 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 flying 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 fishing 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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D E
G
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