Fei Bao MiG-21 Fishbed Instruction Manual (Draft Rev 0)
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DISCLAIMER
THIS IS NOT A TOY. This is a high-performance miniature aircraft, capable of high speeds and
damage to life, limb, and property. The manufacturer and its distributors cannot control how
you assemble this model, what equipment you use to fit it out, or how you fly it, and can assume
no liability whatsoever for any damages that may occur when you fly your aircraft. By
assembling this model, you are agreeing to indemnify and hold blameless the manufacturer
and/or his agents from any and all torts and liability associated with the use of this product.
Please inspect all parts before beginning assembly. If any parts appear to be suspect, contact
your dealer or the manufacturer for repair or replacement BEFORE you begin. Once you have
assembled the aircraft, you are the pilot in command and assume any and all responsibility for
the use of the model and any damages that might occur by flying or attempting to fly this
aircraft.
R/C model jets require a high level of skill in both their assembly and their flying. If you do not
feel confident in either your building or flying skills, PLEASE seek assistance from more
experienced modelers. It is a wise idea, no matter what level of skills you possess, to have a
second experienced modeler go over your installation after assembly. A second set of eyes
may spot a problem you have missed. If you have not flown a model like this before, it is
HIGHLY recommended that you get an experienced turbine pilot to do your maiden flight. Very
often, the first few seconds of a maiden flight are critical until the aircraft is trimmed out, and
having an experienced pilot at the controls can make the difference between a wrecked aircraft
and once that enjoys many hundreds of flights. Be sure to select a suitable field for flying ...
take the time to find a large paved runway if at all possible, especially for test flights, until you
feel comfortable getting the aircraft in and out of smaller grass fields.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Keep this in mind as you proceed. Look at EVERY assembly step you finish and ask yourself:
“Is this going to crash my airplane?”
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and this is a high-performance aircraft that will be
very intolerant of sloppy assembly techniques. Even the smallest component is important and
can cause the loss of your airplane, so take the time to do things right, or redo them if they are
wrong. Careful work will result in a long-lasting plane that gives you years of pleasure, one
loose component could result in the complete loss of the aircraft and all the components inside
it, and someone can even get hurt. So pause every once in a while when building it and
double-check your workmanship.
