Avios Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird User manual

USER MANUAL
Sea Fury Specs
Length: 1100mm
Wingspan:1200mm
Weight: 2100g
Servos: 9G servos x10
Motor: Brushless Motor 3648 Out runner KV600
ESC: 60amp Brushless Speed Control
Required
4S 14.8V 3300mAh 30C LiPo Battery
7 Channel Transmitter and Receiver
Features
Scale Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Foam Warbird
Magnetic actuated drop tanks
Working retractable landing gear and gear doors
Markings of Royal Navy Pilot Peter "Hoagy" Carmichael
Scale 5 blade propeller
LED Navigational lights
No glue required, all bolt together construction
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

Please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembling and flying this model. It is
not a toy and if mistreated has the potential to inflict injury or damage property. It is your
responsibility to complete final assembly, setup, and pre-flight checks. Always make sure to
check for any loose screws or parts, and that the airframe is free from damage that may cause
failure in flight. Avios is not responsible for any injury or property damage inflicted due to negli-
gence in assembly or maintenance.
Thank you for purchasing the Avios RC 1200mm Hawk Sea Fury model. We hope you enjoy
assembling and flying it as we did creating it. The Hawker Sea Fury was the last propeller
driven airplane to serve in the Royal Navy. The outline our model is of the FB11 version, which
served well into the 1950s and was used during the Korean War. Modeled in the liverly of
Commander Peter "Hoagy" Carmichael, the only British pilot to in a piston engine aircraft to
down a jet driven airplane during that conflict. The all EPO molded foam replica features func-
tional flaps, retracts with gear doors, LED lights, scale 5-blade propeller, wing mounted rock-
ets, and remotely activated drop tanks. With quality being most important to us here at Avios,
each model is individually checked at the factory to make sure it meets stingent quality stan-
dards.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
MODEL FLYING PRECAUTIONS:
Select your flight area carefully. Always choose an open space that is unobstructed from
trees and buildings and away from crowed area. Avoid flying in area with roads, elec-
tric/telephone poles/wires and water near by or within close proximity to full size air
traffic.
Do not fly this model in poor weather. High winds, low visibility, inclement temperatures,
rain and storms are to be avoided.
Never attempt to catch this model whilst in flight. Even a slow moving model can cause
harm to yourself and/others and risks damage to the model.
This model is recommended for children no younger than 14 years old. All children, not
matter what age, should always be supervised by a capable and responsible adult when
operating this model.
Always unplug your model battery when not in use. Never leave the battery installed in
the model.
Please remember to keep clear of the propeller at all times when your flight battery is
connected.
Before flying, always turn on your transmitter first then plug your flight battery into the
model.
After flying, always unplug your battery first then turn off your radio transmitter.
Exercise caution when charging your batteries and follow in full your battery manufac-
turers safety guideline when doing so.

CONTENTS
Content of Box 2
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Contents
Pre-flight checks
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CG location 11
Notes
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Assembly 3-10
Trouble shooting
Spare Parts Listing
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Specification 2
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Content of Box:
Length: 1100mm
Flight weight: 2100g
Wingspan: 1200mm
Servos: 9G servos x 10
Motor: Brushless Motor 3648 Out runner KV600
Battery: 14.8V-3300mAh 30C LiPo Battery
ESC: 60A
Specification:
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird
Select your flight area carefully. Always choose an open space that is unobstructed from
trees and buildings and away from crowed area. Avoid flying in area with roads, elec-
tric/telephone poles/wires and water near by or within close proximity to full size air
traffic.
Do not fly this model in poor weather. High winds, low visibility, inclement temperatures,
rain and storms are to be avoided.
Never attempt to catch this model whilst in flight. Even a slow moving model can cause
harm to yourself and/others and risks damage to the model.
This model is recommended for children no younger than 14 years old. All children, not
matter what age, should always be supervised by a capable and responsible adult when
operating this model.
Always unplug your model battery when not in use. Never leave the battery installed in
the model.
Please remember to keep clear of the propeller at all times when your flight battery is
connected.
Before flying, always turn on your transmitter first then plug your flight battery into the
model.
After flying, always unplug your battery first then turn off your radio transmitter.
Exercise caution when charging your batteries and follow in full your battery manufac-
turers safety guideline when doing so.
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1. Fuselage
2. Main Wing
3. Horizontal Stabilizer
4. 5-Blade Propeller Set
5. 5-Blade Spinner
6. Wire Set
7. Screw Set
8. Rocket Set
9. Drop Tank Set
10. Scale Accessory Set
11. Control Horn/Pushrod Set

ASSEMBLY:
1. Locate the flap control horns and screws. Attach to each flap panel with 2
screws. Repeat for both wing halves. Since the flaps are molded plastic, it is not
necessary to attach the small square backing plate included with the control
horns.
2. Connect the flap control rods to the servo arm and control horns. You may
need to enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm to insert both flap control rods.
Both control rods should be in the same hole. Repeat for both flaps
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3. Locate aileron hardware bag. Install aileron control horns using two scews per
horn. Repeat for both ailerons.
4. Connect aileron control rods to servo arm and control horn. Suggest installing
control rod to outer hole on servo and control horn.
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

5. To install option drop tanks. Locate the foam insert in outer wing panel.
Remove carefully, saving for later if you choose to not use drop tanks. Insert into
slot in wing. Drop tanks are magnetically actuated. If the tanks do not firmly
seat, the magnetic actuator is in the wrong position. This will be corrected during
radio setup.
6. Installing optional rockets. Using foam safe glue, apply a small amount of
glue to the rocket as shown in the first photo. Press the rocket into the slots in
the wing.
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7. Install the scale pitot tube and antenna parts to the wing as shown in the
photos. Use a foam safe glue to attach.
8. Locate the elevator control horn bag. Install elevator control horn using the
supplied screws.
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

9. Attached the horizontal stabiliser to the fuselage by first inserting the spar
into one stabiliser half. Insert this half into the fuselage. Next insert the other
stabiliser half, being careful to line up the elevator joiner in the center.
10. Secure stabiliser halfs to the fuselage with supplied machine screws.
Connect the elevator and rudder control rods to their respective control horns.
You may need to adjust the clevis on the control rod after centering the servos.
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11. Attach the scale tail hook to the aft fuselage using foam safe glue. This
accessory can be left off if you fly from grass fields.
12. Attach the wing to the fuselage, securing with the three supplied wing bolts.
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

13. Connect the male to male servo leads to the PCB board. Refer to the wiring
diagram below for connecting to your receiver.
14. Assemble the propeller. Insert each blade into the propeller hub making
sure the blades are all assembled in the same direction. Secure the two propeller
hub halves with a screw and nylon lock nut in each of the 5 blades.
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Gear
Flap
Aux
Aileron
Front
of
Wing

15. Attach the propeller and spinner to the motor shaft. First install the spinner
backplate, then the propeller. The lock nuts on the propeller hub will align into
depressions in the spinner backplate. Secure the spinner with a washer and the
propeller nut. Attach the spinner by aligning ito the propeller and backplate. Secure
with single machine screw at the front.
16. Connect the rudder and elevator servo leads to your receiver. Connect the
wing servo leads to your receiver. Install the motor pack into the fuselage, securing
with Velcro to prevent shifting.
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

9cm
CG
Before flight, check the center of gravity (CG) If the model is found to be nose
heavy or tail heavy, the flight battery can be shifted forwards or backwards to
achieve the correct balance point. Refer to the drawing below for the correct CG.
CG LOCATION:
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Control throws:
Elevator Rudder
Aileron
6-10mm
6-10mm
6-10mm
6-10mm
12-16mm
Elevator ‘low rates’ 6 mm ‘high rates’ 10 mm in either direction from neutral.
Rudder ‘low rates’ 8 mm ‘high rates’ 14 mm in either direction from neutral.
Aileron ‘low rates’ 12 mm ‘high rates’ 16 mm in either direction from neutral.
12-16mm

1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

SPARE PARTS LISTING:
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Fuselage Main Wing
5-Blade Spinner
Horizontal Stabilizer
Scale Accessory Set
Wire Set
Control Horn/Pushrod Set
Screw Set Drop Tank Set
5-Blade Propeller Set
Rocket Set
Part No: 9306000130 Part No: 9306000131 Part No: 9306000132
Part No: 9306000138
Part No: 9306000140Part No: 9306000139
Part No: 9306000134 Part No: 9306000135Part No: 9306000133
Part No: 9306000137Part No: 9306000136

TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Problem Cause Solution
1. Battery is not fully charged.
2. Transmitter battery low.
3. Motors not connected .
4. The motor is damaged.
5. Reciever is not bound to Tx.
6. ESC in set-up mode.
1. Charge the batteries.
2. Install a full charged
battery.
3. Check for connection
between the ESC and motor.
4. Replace motor.
5. Consult Radio manual and go
through bind procedure again.
6. Hold model and move throttle
to full position then back down
to idle.
Motor does
not turn
Model moves
backwards
1. Props installed on the wrong
motors.
1. The servo leadis connected to
Rx incorrectly.
2. The servo is damaged.
1. Control surface not centered.
2. CoG is not in the correct position.
1. The battery is not fully charged.
2. Elevator servo is reversed.
3. CG too far backwards.
1. Transmitter/Receiver batteries
are flat.
1. Charge/replace batteries.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Charge servo direction via Tx.
3. Move battery forwards.
1. Adjust the trims on the
transmitter.
2. Re-position lipo as suggested.
1. Make sure the servo leads are
connect properly.
2. Replace servo.
1. Swap the props around.
Control surfaces
not moving with
stick input
Model does not
fly straight
Model does not
climb well
Limited Radio
Range
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS:
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Always range check your model before any flight (especially when flying a
new model for the first time). Follow your radio manufacturers guidelines for
performing this check.
Check all screw/bolts and mounting points are firmly secured, including
control horns and clevises.
Only fly with fully charged batteries (both in your radio and model). Failure to
do so could result in loss of control, damage to the model and/or
persond/property around you. Check your batteries are fully charged.
With the model powered up (Transmitter on first, then receiver/model) check
that all surface are free from damage/obstructions, moving in the correct
directions and freely with stick input.
Inspect the model and prop for any damage that may have occurred during
transit and listen for any unusual sounds from the electronics when powered
up. If in doubt, do not fly.
With the model held securely and the prop free of obstructions, increase the
throttle just slightly to confirm the rotations of the prop is correct. The model
should want to pull straight forward with throttle.
If this is your first flight with the model double check the C/G is at the correct
position. If not adjust battery position inside model accordingly.
If you are an inexperienced model pilot seek the help and assistance of an
experinced pilot to perform these final checks and to test fly the model for you.
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Notes:
1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird

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1200mm Hawker Sea Fury FB11 EPO Warbird