PARKZONE P-47 Thunderbolt User manual

P-47 ThunderbolT
Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni

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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to
operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of
Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in
the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high prob-
ability of superficial injury.
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
• Alwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodeltoavoidcollisionsorinjury.Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalsubjecttointerference
from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control
• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinopenspacesawayfromfull-sizevehicles,trafcandpeople.
• Alwayscarefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.).
• Alwayskeepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.
• Alwaysavoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecicallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.
• Neverplaceanyportionofthemodelinyourmouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryorevendeath.
• Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature,
visithorizonhobby.comandclickonthesupporttabforthisproduct.
The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge
the Li-Po battery.
CAUTION:Allinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedexactly.
MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinare,personalinjury,and/or
property damage.
• Byhandling,chargingorusingtheincludedLi-Pobatteryyouassumeall
risksassociatedwithlithiumbatteries.Ifyoudonotagreewiththesecondi-
tions, return your complete model in new, unused condition to the place of
purchase immediately.
• Ifatanytimethebatterybeginstoballoonorswell,discontinueuseim-
mediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing
to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result
in fire.
• Alwaysstorethebatteryatroomtemperatureinadryareaforbestresults.
• Alwaystransportortemporarilystorethebatteryinatemperaturerangeof
40--120º F. Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored
in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• NEVERUSEANi-CdORNi-MHCHARGER.Failuretochargethebatterywith
acompatiblechargermaycausereresultinginpersonalinjuryand/or
property damage.
• NeverdischargeLi-Pocellstobelow3Vunderload.
• Nevercoverwarninglabelswithhookandloopstrips.
Never leave
charging Batteries
unattended.
Always charge
Batteries away from
flammable materials.
Never charge
Batteries outside safe
temperature range.
Never charge
Batteries outside
recommended levels.
Store
Batteries
safely.
Never charge
damaged Batteries.
Battery Warnings
Meaning of Special Language

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To register your product online, visit www.parkzone.com
Thunderbolt Specications
Wingspan 42.2 in (1070mm)
Length 36.9 in (940mm)
Weight (RTF) 40.0 oz (1130 g)
42.5oz(1200 g) with retracts and flap servos
Center of Gravity 60.0mm (±2mm) from leading edge at wing root
Table of Contents
TheP-47Thunderbolt,“TheJug”,wasoneofthefastestandlargestsingle-engineUSghtersduringWorldWarII.Witheight.50-calibermachinegunsand
heavyarmor,theThunderboltcouldgiveandtaketremendousdamageandstillbringitspilothomesafe.TheThunderboltwasusedinabouteverytypeof
mission,fromdogghtingtobomber,toescortandgroundattack,theP-47coulddoitall.Fromthetrimschemeofthe404thFighterGroup,tothedummy
radialengine,.50calibergunbarrels,scaleairexitsthroughtheturbochargerexhaustandintercoolerdoorsanddetailedcockpitarea,ParkZonebringsthis
famous fighter to life loaded with scale detail.
Note: Not all wiring is shown
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Battery Warnings ............................................................................................ 2
Charging the Flight Battery .............................................................................. 4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC).................................................................................. 4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding..................................................................... 5
Before Flight................................................................................................... 5
Installing a Receiver ........................................................................................ 5
Battery Selection and Installation...................................................................... 5
Installing Wings............................................................................................... 6
Installing Horizontal Tail ................................................................................... 6
Installing Clevises on Control Horns.................................................................. 7
Factory Settings.............................................................................................. 7
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ....................................................................... 7
First Flight Preparation .................................................................................... 7
Maintenance After Flying ................................................................................. 7
Belly Skid ....................................................................................................... 8
Landing Gear.................................................................................................. 8
Optional Retractable Landing Gear ................................................................... 9
Optional Flaps................................................................................................. 9
Control Direction Test .................................................................................... 10
Service of Power Components ....................................................................... 10
Flying Tips and Repairs.................................................................................. 11
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................... 12
Replacement Parts........................................................................................ 12
Optional Parts............................................................................................... 12
Warranty and Repair Policy............................................................................ 13
Contact Information....................................................................................... 14
Compliance Information for the European Union.............................................. 14

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Charging the Flight Battery
Battery Capacity Maximum Charge Rate
300-400mAh 300mA
500-1000mAh 500mA
1000-1500mAh 1A
1500-2000mAh 1.5A
2000mAh + 2.0A
The Battery Charging Process
1. Chargeonlybatteriesthatarecooltothetouchandarenotdamaged.Lookatthebatterytomakesureitisnotdamagede.g.,swollen,bent,brokenor
punctured.
2. Attachtheinputcordofthechargertotheappropriatepowersupply(12Vaccessoryoutlet).
3. WhentheLi-Pochargerhasbeencorrectlypoweredup,therewillbeanapproximate3-seconddelay,thenanaudible“beep”andthegreen(ready)
LED will flash.
4. TurnthecontrolontheAmpsselectorsothearrowpointstothechargingraterequiredfortheBattery(seechart,forexampletheThunderbolt’s
2200mAhLi-Pobatterywillchargeat2.0amps).DONOTchangethechargerateoncethebatterybeginscharging.
5. Movethecellselectorswitchto2-cellor3-cellforyourbattery.
6. ConnecttheBalancingLeadoftheBatterytothe2-cell(ithas3pins)or3-cell(ithas4pins)chargerport.
7. The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process, when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.
8. Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,therewillbeanaudiblebeepforabout3seconds,andthegreenLEDwillshinecontinuously.
9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.
YourThunderboltcomeswithaDCbalancingchargerand3SLi-Pobattery.You
mustchargetheincludedLi-PobatterypackwithaLi-Pospecicchargeronly
(suchastheincludedcharger).Neverleavethebatteryandchargerunattended
during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result
inare.Whencharging,makecertainthebatteryisonaheat-resistantsurface.
Charge the flight battery while assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged
battery to perform control tests and binding.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
•Charges2-to3-celllithiumpolymerbatterypacks
•Variablechargeratesfrom300mAhto2-amp
•Simplesinglepush-buttonoperation
•LEDchargestatusindicator
•LEDcellbalanceindicator
•Audiblebeeperindicatespowerandchargestatus
•12Vaccessoryoutletinputcord
Specications
•Inputpower:12VDC,3-amp
•Charges2-to3-cellLi-Popackswithminimum
capacityof300mAh
3S11.1V2200mAhLi-PoBatteryPack(PKZ1029)
TheParkZone®3SLi-Pobatterypackfeaturesabalancingleadthatallows
youtosafelychargeyourbatterypackwhenusedwiththeincludedParkZone
Li-Po balancing charger.
WARNING: Failure to use the proper charger for a Li-Po battery can result in serious
damage,andifleftcharginglongenough,willcauseare.ALWAYSusecaution
when charging Li-Po batteries.
WARNING:Selectingachargeratehigherthan1x(onetimes)thebatterycapacity
may cause a fire.
Note: Attempting to charge an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
WhenaLi-Pobatteryisdischargedbelow3Vpercell,itwillnotholdacharge.
TheESCprotectstheightbatteryfromover-dischargeusingLowVoltageCut-
off(LVC).Beforethebatterychargedecreasestoomuch,LVCremovespower
supply from the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some battery
power is reserved for flight control and safe landing.
Whenthemotorpulses,landtheaircraftimmediatelyandrechargetheight
battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickledischarge.FullychargeyourLi-Pobatterybeforestoringit.Duringstor-
agemakesurebatterychargedoesnotgobelow3Vpercell.

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Binding Procedure Reference Table
1. Readtransmitterinstructionsforbindingtoareceiver(locationoftransmitter’sBindcontrol).
2. Makesuretransmitterispoweredoff.
3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4. ConnecttheightbatterytotheESC.ThereceiverLEDwillbegintoashrapidly.
5. Movethetransmittercontrolstoneutral(ightcontrols:rudder,elevatorsandailerons)ortolowpositions
(throttle,throttletrim,andightcontroltrims).*
6. Poweronthetransmitterwhileholdingthetransmitterbindbuttonorswitch.Refertoyourtransmitter’smanualforbindingbuttonorswitch
instructions.
7. Whenthereceiverbindstothetransmitter,thelightonthereceiverwillbesolidandtheESCwillproduceaseriesofsounds.
Theseriesofsoundsisalongtone,then3shorttonesthatconrmtheLVCissetfortheESC.
8. Remove the bind plug from the receiver in the battery compartment.
9. Safelystorethebindplug(someownersattachthebindplugtotheirtransmitterusingtwo-partloopsandclips).
10. Thereceivershouldkeepthebindingtothetransmitteruntilanotherbindingisdone.
*Thethrottlewillnotarmifthetransmitter’sthrottlecontrolisnotputatthelowestposition.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the ap-
propriateHorizonProductSupportofce.
BindingistheprocessofprogrammingthereceiverofthecontrolunittorecognizetheGUID(GloballyUniqueIdentier)codeofasinglespecictransmitter.You
needto‘bind’yourchosenSpektrum™DSM2technologyequippedaircrafttransmittertothereceiverforproperoperation.
Note: Any JR®orSpektrumfullrangeDSM2™transmittercanbindtotheSpektrumAR600re-
ceiver. Please visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Note:WhenusingaFutabatransmitterwithaSpektrumDSM2module,youmustreversethethrottlechannel.
Note: Always disconnect the Li-Po from the receiver of the aircraft when not flying. Failure to do so will render the battery unusable.
Before Flight
CAUTION:Whenarmed,themotorwillturnthepropellerinresponsetoanythrottlemovement.
Whentheaircraftdoesnotrespond,bindingorrebindingmayberequired.
14Continuous LED
Series of tones
23Install flight battery in battery cavity.
Secure flight battery with hook and
loop strap.
Remove battery hatch
from nose of aircraft.
Lower throttle and throttle
trim to lowest settings.
Connect
battery to
ESC
Power on
transmitter
Wait 5
seconds
Installing a Receiver
Battery Selection and Installation
1.Installyourparkyerorfullrangereceiverinthefuselageusinghookand
loop tape or double-sided servo tape.
2. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels
of the receiver.
3.AttachtheaileronY-harnesstotheaileronchannelofthereceiver.
4.AttachtheESCconnectortothethrottlechannelofthereceiver.
1.WerecommendtheParkZone2200mAh11.1V25CLi-Pobattery(PKZ1029).
2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 25C 2200mAh battery.
3.Yourbatteryshouldbeapproximatelythesamecapacity,dimensionsand
weightastheParkZoneLi-Pobatterytotinthefuselagewithoutchanging
the center of gravity a large amount.
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Installing Wings
Installing Horizontal Tail
1. Install tube in hole in fuselage.
2. Install left horizontal tail on tube.
3.Installlefthorizontaltailinfuselagemount.
4. Install right horizontal tail on tube, in mount and on connector with left tail
panel.
5. Apply 4 pieces of tape on fuselage mounts and top and bottom
of horizontal tail.
6. Attach clevis to elevator control horn
(seemanualinstructionsforclevisconnection).
7.Whenneeded,disassembleinreverseorder.
1.Whereinstalled,removecanopyhatchfromfuselage.
2. Turn aircraft over so bottom of fuselage faces up.
3.Putwing’sguidepinsinfuselageplateholes.
4.Whereused,putaileron,apandlandinggearconnectorsinholeinfuselage.
Note:Makesureconnectorsdonotfalloutoffuselageafterwingisinstalled.
5.Alignandattachwingtofuselageusing3screws.
CAUTION: Do NOT crush or otherwise damage wiring when attaching
wing to fuselage.
6. Turn assembled fuselage and wing so the bottom of the wing is down.
7.Whereused,connectaileron,apandlandinggearconnectorstothereceiver
or Y-harnesses.
Note: There is no difference between 2 connections on a Y-harness. Left and
right servo connectors do not have to be connected to a particular side of a
Y-harness.
8.Whereneeded,disassembleinreverseorder.
M3 X 25
M3 X 25
Note: Not to scale. Not all wiring
is shown. Tape is not shown.

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Tip:Turntheclevisclockwiseorcounterclockwiseontheconnector.Make
suretransmittertrimsarecenteredbeforemakingthisadjustment.
• Pulltheelasticbandfromtheclevistotheconnector.
• Carefullyspreadtheclevisandputtheclevispininaselectedholeinthe
control horn.
• Movetheelasticbandtoholdtheclevisonthecontrolhorn.
Installing Clevises on Control Horns
1. 4.
5.
6.
2.
3.
Note: Not to scale
Factory Settings
Note: Not to scale.
Note: Not to scale.
Rudder
Tail
Wheel
Arms Horns
Aileron Flap Elevator
Arms
Horns
Installbatteryallthewayforwardinthefuselageusingthehookand
loop strap. Turn the model until landing gear faces up to find balance
most easily.
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG)
60mm (2.35 in) ± 2mm from
leading edge of the wing at
the fuselage
First Flight Preparation
• Removeandinspectcontents
• Readthisinstructionmanualthoroughly
• Bindaircrafttoyourtransmitter
• Installtheightbatteryintheaircraft(onceithasbeenfullycharged)
• Makesureconnectorsmovefreely
• PerformtheControlDirectionTestwiththetransmitter
• Adjustightcontrolsandtransmitter
• Adjustbatteryforcenterofgravity(CG)
• PerformaradiosystemRangeCheck
• Findasafeandopenarea
• Planightforyingeldconditions
Maintenance After Flying
• DisconnectightbatteryfromESC(RequiredforSafety)
• Turnofftransmitter
• Removeightbatteryfromaircraft
• Rechargeightbattery
• Repairorreplacealldamagedparts
• Storeightbatteryapartfromaircraftandmonitorthebatterycharge
• Makenoteofightconditionsandightplanresults,
planning for future flights

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Landing Gear
Installation
1. Install left landing gear plate in wing using 4 screws.
Note: Theshortscrew(M3X15)isinstalledintherearholes
ofthexedlandinggear.
2. Install landing gear strut in plate.
3.Installcoveronstrutusing2screws.
4. Install wheel on strut using collar.
Note:Makesurebushingsideofthewheelistowardthebendinthestrut.
5. Tighten setscrew in collar.
Note:Threadlockmayberequiredtokeepthecollaronthestrut.
6. Install right landing gear the same as left landing gear.
Note: Refer to other instructions for retractable landing gear installation.
Removal
1. Loosen setscrew in collar.
2. Remove collar and wheel from strut.
3.Remove2screwsandcoverfromplate.
4. Remove strut from plate.
5. Remove 4 screws and plate from wing.
Note:TheshortscrewsM3x15are
installed in the two rear holes when
usingthexedgearorthetwofront
holes if using optional retractable
landing gear.
M2.5 X 10
M3 X 15
M3 X 20
Note: Not to scale. Wiring is not
shown. Tape is not shown.
Belly Skid
Attachclearplasticbellyskidtobottomof
fuselage using double-sided tape.
Note:Thebellyskidisrecommendedifying
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Optional Retractable Landing Gear
Removexedlandinggearmountandreuse
existingparts(seeillustration)toinstalloptional
retractablelandinggear(EFLG100,soldsepa-
rately).Seeinstallationinstructionsincludedwith
optional landing gear.
Note:Theshortscrews(M3x15)areinstalledin
the two front holes.
M3 X 15
M3 X 20
Note: Not to scale. Y-harness is not shown.
Optional Flaps
1. Remove wing from fuselage.
2. Installleftandrightapservo(PKZ1081x2,soldseparately)inpocket
using hot glue or double-sided tape.
3. Installleftandrightcontrolhornandplateonwingusing2screws.
4. Carefully cut wedge of foam from flap hinge near aileron hinge
(seeillustration).
5. Carefully cut small amount of foam at flap and wing root so flap moves
freely(seeillustration).
6. Movetapetoputservowiresinwingchannel.
7. Put flap servo wire in wing channel with aileron wire.
8. Put flap servo connector in hole at wing root.
9. Put tape over channel.
10. Cut a small amount of tape at flap servo to let servo arm move freely.
11. Install connector and clevis in outer hole in servo arm and outer hole in
control horn.
12. Adjust clevis so flap is not pulled fully against the wing at the hinge when
flap is operated.
13. Enableapoperationonrightsideofwingusingtheseinstructions.
14. Put servo connectors in fuselage.
15. Attach wing to fuselage.
CAUTION:Makesurewiresarenotcrushed,orotherwisedamaged,
when wing is attached to fuselage.
16. Attach servo connectors to correct receiver channels or Y-harnesses.
17. Do a control test of flaps using your aircraft and transmitter.
Note: Disconnect the clevis from the flap control horn when initially setting up
the flaps to avoid potentially binding the control surface during setup.
M1.5 X 15
Note: Not to scale. Wiring is not
shown. Tape is not shown.
Strut Length: 130mm

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Disassembly
1.Removespinnernut,propeller,backplateandcolletfromthemotorshaft.
Note: A tool is required to turn the spinner nut.
2. Remove 4 screws from cowling.
3.Carefullyremovecowlingfromfuselage.
Note:Paintmaykeepcowlingattachedtothefuselage.
4. Remove 4 screws from motor mount and fuselage.
5.DisconnectmotorwiresfromESCwires.
6. Remove 4 screws and motor from motor mount.
Note:Keeprubberwashersattachedtothemotormountwhenremoving
screws and motor from motor mount.
Assembly
1. Attach motor to motor mount using 4 rubber washers and 4 screws.
2.CorrectlyalignwirecolorsandconnectmotortoESC.
3.Attachmotormounttofuselageusing4screws.
4. Attach cowling to fuselage using 4 screws.
5.Attachcollet,backplateandpropellertomotorshaftusingspinnernut.
Notice: The propeller side with the numbers for diameter and
pitch(forexample9.5x7.5)shouldfaceoutfromthebackplate.
Note: Tool required to tighten spinner nut on collet.
Elevator down
Rudder left Rudder right
Bindyouraircraftandtransmitterbeforedoingthesetests.Movethecontrolsonthetransmittertomakesureaircraftcontrolsurfacesmovecorrectly.
Control Direction Test
Rudder
Elevator
Aileron
Elevator up
Aileron left Aileron right
Flap switch
Flaps
Service of Power Components
CAUTION:DONOThandlethemotororESCwhiletheightbatteryisconnectedtotheESC.Personalinjurycouldresult.
M1.5 X 6 M2 X 10
M3 X 10
M3
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron 11mmup/down 7mmup/down
Elevator 12mmup/down 8mmup/down
Rudder 20mmleft/right 15mmleft/right
1/2 or Takeoff Flap Full Flap
Flap down 15mm down 25mm
Dual Rates
600
feet(182.8m)

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Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
Flying Tips and Repairs
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2010
GENERAL
A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of
sustainedightintheatmosphere.Itmaynotexceedlimitationsestablished
inthiscodeandisintendedtobeusedexclusivelyforsport,recreation,and/
or competition.
1.Iwillnotwillfullyymymodelaircraftinacarelessorrecklessmanner,and
willabidebythisSafetyCodeandanyadditionalrulesspecictoyingsites.
2. I will yield the right-of-way to man-carrying aircraft and will see and avoid
allaircraft,utilizingaspotterwhenappropriate.(SeeAMADocument#540-D
onSeeandAvoidGuidance.)
3.Iwillnotymymodelaircrafthigherthanapproximately400feetabove
groundlevel,whenwithinthree(3)milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingthe
airport operator.
4.Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelaircraft,includingfuel,is55
pounds,exceptforthoseownundertheAMAExperimentalAircraftRules.
5. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model
demonstrations unless I have previously proven that my aircraft, control
system,andpilotingskillsareadequatebysuccessfullyexecutingallma-
neuvers intended or anticipated in the specific event. If I am not a proficient
pilot,Iwillnotyintheseeventsunlessassistedbyanexperiencedpilot.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and ad-
dress,orAMAnumber,insideorafxedtotheoutsideofthemodelaircraft.
This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers.
8.Iwillnotoperatemodelaircraftcarryingpyrotechnicdeviceswhichexplode
orburn,oranydevice,whichpropelsaprojectileofanykind.Exceptions
includeFreeFlightfusesordevicesthatburnproducingsmokeandare
securelyattachedtothemodelaircraftduringight.Rocketmotorsupto
aG-seriessizemaybeused,providedtheyremainrmlyattachedtothe
modelaircraftduringight.Modelrocketsmaybeowninaccordance
withtheNationalModelRocketrySafetyCode;however,theymaynotbe
launchedfrommodelaircraft.OfciallydesignatedAMAAirShowTeams
(AST)areauthorizedtousedevicesandpracticesasdenedwithinthe
TeamAMAProgramDocument.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol
or while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely
control the model.
10.Whenandwhererequiredbyrule,helmetsmustbeproperlywornand
fastened.TheymustbeOSHA,DOT,ANSI,SNELLorNOCSAEapprovedor
comply with comparable standards.
Range Check your Radio System
Afternalassembly,rangechecktheradiosystemwiththeThunderbolt.Refer
to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information.
Flying
Alwayschooseawide-openspaceforyingyourParkZoneThunderbolt.It
is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an
approved site, always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You
should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people,
suchasbusyparks,schoolyards,orsoccerelds.Consultlocallawsand
ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft.
Landing
TheP-47iseasiesttolanddoingawheellanding(twopoint).Awheelland-
ing(twopoint)iswhentheairplanetouchesdownonthemainlandinggear
first with the tailwheel off the ground. The P-47 can be landed in three-point
attitude, where all three wheels touch down at the same time, but the wheel
landingiseasiertoaccomplish.Flytheairplanedowntothegroundusing1/4
-1/3throttletoallowforenoughenergyforaproperare.Oncetheairplane
touchesdown,reducebackpressureontheelevatorsticktopreventtheplane
from becoming airborne again.
Flaps
Whenusingtheoptionalaps,thetakeoffsandlandings
areshorter.Whentakingoff,thetailwillcomeoffthe
groundquickerforbetterruddercontrolduring
thetakeoffroll.
During landing, the flaps allow a landing approach to be
steeper with the ability to use more throttle. The flaps
maketheplanecomeinataslowerairspeed
andmakeiteasiertoareandsettleinforasmooth
landing.
Whendeployingtheaps,slowtheaircraftdownto1/4throttle.Iftheaps
are deployed when the aircraft is at a higher speed, the aircraft will pitch up. If
yourtransmitteriscapable,aslightamountofdownelevatortoapmixingwill
reduce the pitch up tendency.
Repairs
ThankstotheZ-foam™constructionoftheThunderbolt,repairstothefoam
canbemadeusingvirtuallyanyadhesive(hotglue,regularCA,epoxy,etc).
Whenpartsarenotrepairable,seetheReplacementPartsListfororderingby
item number.
Pleaseseeyourlocalorregionalmodelingassociation’sguidelinesforproper,safeoperationofyourmodelaircraft.
Fly in this area
(upwindofpilot)
Standhere
600
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Replacement Parts
Number Description
PKZ1012 Propeller:9.5x7.5inch
PKZ5301 SpinnerNutandCollet:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5302 MainLandingGearSetwithMounts:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5303 MainLandingGearwithoutMounts:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5304 MainLandingGearMounts:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5305 MainLandingGearWheels:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5306 MainLandingGeardoors:P-47Thunderbolt
PKZ5307 TailWheelSet: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5308 Top Hatch with Canopy and Pilot: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5309 Pilot: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5311 Pushrods with Clevis: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5312 Painted Horizontal Tail: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5313 Painted Cowl: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5314 Firewall: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5316 MotorMount: P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5320 PaintedWing(NoServo): P-47 Thunderbolt
PKZ5367 Painted Bare Fuselage: P-47 Thunderbolt
EFLA1030 30-AmpProSBBrushlessESC
PKZ5116 15BLOutrunner950Kv
PKZ5104 ReplacementMotorShaft
Number Description
PKZ1090 DSV1303-WireDigitalServoMetalGear(ElevatorandRudder)
PKZ1081 SV80LongLeadServo(AileronsandOptionalFlaps)
PKZ1029 11.1V2200mAhLi-Pobattery
EFLAEC302 EC3BatteryConnector,Female(2)
EFLAEC303 EC3Device/BatteryConnector,Male/Female
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Aircraft will not respond
to throttle but responds to
other controls
Throttlenotatidleand/orthrottletrimtoohigh. Resetcontrolswiththrottlestickandthrottletrim
at lowest setting
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extrapropellernoiseor
extravibration
Damaged propeller and spinner, collet or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Reduced flight time or air-
craft underpowered
Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery
Propellerinstalledbackwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward
Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions
Flight conditions may be too cold Makesurebatteryiswarmbeforeuse
Battery capacity may be low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Aircraftwillnotlinkto
transmitter
Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Movepoweredtransmitterafewfeetfromaircraft,
disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft
Aircraft not bound to transmitter Bind transmitter to aircraft receiver
Aircraft bound to different model memory
(ModelMatchradiosonly)
Selectcorrectmodelmemoryontransmitter
Flightbattery/Transmitterbatterychargeistoolow Replace/rechargebatteries
Control surface does not
move
Controlsurface,controlhorn,linkageorservodamage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Wiredamagedorconnectionsloose Doacheckofwiresandconnections,connect
or replace as needed
Transmitter not bound correctly or incorrect model selected Re-bind or select correct model in transmitter
Control trim out of adjustment Adjust trims to restore full control
Controls reversed Transmitter settings reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmit-
ter appropriately
Motorlosespower Damage to motor, propeller shaft or power components Doacheckofbatteries,transmitter,receiver,motorandwir-
ingfordamage(replaceasneeded)
Motorpowerpulsesthen
motor loses power
ESCusesdefaultsoftLowVoltageCutoff(LVC) Recharge flight battery or replace battery
that is no longer performing
To purchase directly from Horizon Hobby, please visit www.horizonhobby.com
or call Horizon’s Consumer Sales Division: [phone]
Number Description
EFLC505 1- To 5-cell Li-Po battery charger with balancer
PKZ5317 Pre-bentretractlandinggearstrut(2)
PKZ5315 Flap pushrod set: P-47 Thunderbolt
EFLG100 10-15MainElectricRetracts
PKZ1040 2-3SVariableRateBalancingFastCharger
PKZ4421 Clevisset(4)
PKZ5318 Controlhornset(5)
PKZ5319 Clearplasticbellyskid
SPMAR600 DSM26-channelSportReceiver
SPMR5500 DX5e5-channelTransmitteronly
SPMR6600 DX6i6-channelTransmitteronly
SPMR7700 DX77-channelTransmitteronly
SPM8800 DX8TransmitterwithAR8000Receiver
Optional Parts

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Warranty and Repair Policy
Warranty Period
ExclusiveWarranty-HorizonHobby,Inc.,(Horizon)warrantiesthattheProducts
purchased(the“Product”)willbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkman-
ship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
Limited Warranty
Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice
and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
ThiswarrantyislimitedtotheoriginalPurchaser(“Purchaser”)andisnot
transferable.REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISWAR-
RANTYISTHEEXCLUSIVEREMEDYOFTHEPURCHASER.Thiswarrantycovers
only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party
transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for
all warranty claims.
(b)Limitations-HORIZONMAKESNOWARRANTYORREPRESENTATION,
EXPRESSORIMPLIED,ABOUTNON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABILITYOR
FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEOFTHEPRODUCT.THEPURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGESTHATTHEYALONEHAVEDETERMINEDTHATTHEPRODUCT
WILLSUITABLYMEETTHEREQUIREMENTSOFTHEPURCHASER’SINTENDED
USE.
(c)PurchaserRemedy-Horizon’ssoleobligationhereundershallbethat
Horizonwill,atitsoption,(i)repairor(ii)replace,anyProductdeterminedby
Horizontobedefective.Intheeventofadefect,thesearethePurchaser’sex-
clusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment
involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or dam-
ageduetoactsofGod,accident,misuse,abuse,negligence,commercialuse,
or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover
damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must
be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.
Damage Limits
HORIZONSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORSPECIAL,INDIRECTORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES,LOSSOFPROFITSORPRODUCTIONORCOMMERCIALLOSSIN
ANYWAYCONNECTEDWITHTHEPRODUCT,WHETHERSUCHCLAIMISBASED
INCONTRACT,WARRANTY,NEGLIGENCE,ORSTRICTLIABILITY.Further,inno
eventshalltheliabilityofHorizonexceedtheindividualpriceoftheProducton
which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final as-
sembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability as-
sociated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product
immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law:TheseTermsaregovernedbyIllinoislaw(withoutregardtoconictoflaw
principals).
Warranty Services
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Yourlocalhobbystoreand/orplaceofpurchasecannotprovidewarrantysup-
port or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started,
you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@
horizonhobby.com,orcall877.504.0233tollfreetospeaktoaProductSup-
port representative. You may also find information on our website at www.
horizonhobby.com.
Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online
Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to
obtainaReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)number.PacktheProduct
securelyusingashippingcarton.PleaseNotethatoriginalboxesmaybe
included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without ad-
ditionalprotection.Shipviaacarrierthatprovidestrackingandinsurancefor
lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it
arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at
www.horizonhobby.comhttp://www.horizonhobby.comundertheRepairstab.
Ifyoudonothaveinternetaccess,pleasecontactHorizonProductSupportto
obtainaRMAnumberalongwithinstructionsforsubmittingyourproductfor
repair.WhencallingHorizon,youwillbeaskedtoprovideyourcompletename,
street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached
duringbusinesshours.WhensendingproductintoHorizon,pleaseincludeyour
RMAnumber,alistoftheincludeditems,andabriefsummaryoftheproblem.
A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consider-
ation.Besureyourname,address,andRMAnumberareclearlywrittenonthe
outside of the shipping carton.
Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a bat-
tery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofce.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt
verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have
been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be com-
pleted and payment will be required without notication or estimate of
the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost.
By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair
without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must in-
clude this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed
a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
Horizonacceptsmoneyordersandcashierschecks,aswellasVisa,Master-
Card,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercards.BysubmittinganyitemtoHorizon
forinspectionorrepair,youareagreeingtoHorizon’sTermsandConditions
found on our website under the Repairs tab.

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Contact Information
Compliance Information for the European Union
Declaration of Conformity
(inaccordancewithISO/IEC17050-1)
No.HH2010083004
Product(s): PKZP-47ThunderboltBNF/PNP
ItemNumber(s): PKZ5380,PKZ5375
Equipment class: 1
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require-
ments of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the Euro-
peanR&TTEdirective1999/5/EC:
EN 301 489 GeneralEMCrequirements
Signedforandonbehalfof:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign,ILUSA
Aug30,2010 StevenA.Hall
VicePresident
International Operations and
RiskManagement
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in
the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead,itistheuser’sresponsibilitytodisposeoftheir
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address PhoneNumber/EmailAddress
HorizonServiceCenter
(Electronicsandengines)
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822USA
877-504-0233
Online Repair Request:
visitwww.horizonhobby.com/repairs
HorizonProductSupport
(Allotherproducts)
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822USA
877-504-0233
[e-mail]
UnitedKingdom Horizon Hobby Limited
Units1-4PloytersRd
StapleTye
Harlow,Essex
CM187NS
UnitedKingdom
+44(0)1279641097
[e-mail]
Germany HorizonTechnischerService
HamburgerStr.10
25335Elmshorn
Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
France HorizonHobbySAS
14RueGustaveEiffel
Zoned’ActivitéduRéveilMatin
91230Montgeron
+33(0)160474470
[e-mail]
UnitedStatesof
America

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ParkZone,JR,DSM,DSM2,Bind-N-Fly,Z-foamandPlug-N-PlayaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofHorizonHobby,Inc.
TheSpektrumtrademarkisusedwithpermissionofBachmannIndustries,Inc.
FutabaisaregisteredtrademarkofFutabaDenshiKogyoKabushikiKaishaCorporationofJapan.
www.parkzone.com
PKZ5380,PKZ5375
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