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Waco Instruction Manual
VITAL SAFETY INFO
CAUTION! The Waco is not a toy.
It can cause injury to persons/animals and/or property
if not used correctly. It is unsuitable for persons under
the age of 14. You should take care and observe the
principles of safety when fl ying this model. In the UK,
we recommend you observe the British Model Flying
Association (BMFA) safety code at all times, which can
be found at the following address: http://www.bfma.org
In Australia, please contact your hobby supplier or the
Model Aircraft Association of Australia (MAAA).
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK.
Before beginning construction, please read this
document thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the
construction sequence of the Waco. If any information in
this manual is unclear, please contact your supplier for
help. After reading this manual store it in a safe place
for future reference. This kit is a beginner-intermediate
model, basic RC fl ying knowledge and skills are
required.
ABOUT THE FLYING AREA
REQUIRED
If you are a newcomer to R/C fl ight and have never fl own
a radio control model before; it is vital you seek advice
from an experienced model pilot on where and how to fl y.
Only fl y in large open spaces that are approved for R/C
model fl ying and that are away from people, animals,
buildings, power lines, water or trees.
Only fl y in bright sunny conditions where wind speed does
not exceed 5mph.
TRAINING, CRASHES & SPARES
The Waco has been designed to be strong and very
easy to repair, however, it is not invulnerable and most
people will break parts during their fl ying career. This is
quite normal. All parts are available as spares from your
supplier. Crash damage is not covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This manual is supplied with all versions of the Waco.
Please note that any reference in this manaul to the
Transmitter, Receiver, Charger and Power supply are not
applicable to the Waco version supplied without TX/RX,
Charger and Power supply.
CONTENTS
weee disposal .................................................................. 2
Vital safety info ............................................................... 2
About the fl ying area required ...................................... 2
Training, crashes & spares ............................................ 2
important notice............................................................... 2
Guarantee/warranty ........................................................ 2
Kit contents ....................................................................... 3
Lithium polymer battery safety ..................................... 4
Lithium polymer fl ight battery ....................................... 4
Charging the fl ight battery .......................................... 5
Assembling the Waco ..................................................... 6
Switch on the transmitter .............................................. 9
Fitting the lipo fl ight battery ........................................ 10
Transmitter layout .......................................................... 12
Mode II transmitter layout ........................................ 12
Mode I transmitter layout ......................................... 12
Pairing the esc and transmitter .................................. 12
Control checks ............................................................... 13
Prefl ight checks ............................................................. 14
Flying................................................................................ 15
Take-off ........................................................................ 15
Landing......................................................................... 15
GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
J. Perkins Distribution Ltd guarantee this prod uct to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year from
time of purchase and Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. is for 30 days. This does not affect your statutory rights. This warranty is not
valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modifi cation or for damage or consequential
damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this man u al. Operation of this model is carried out
entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of instructions and material
included with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J. Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. nor it’s
distributors will be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this model or for any loss or damage arising from
omissions or inaccuracies in the associated instructions or materials included with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notifi cation.
© 2009 J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au.
All rights reserved. E&OE.
WEEE DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product with other household
waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of
your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection 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 council, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
