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Retractable Gear

Landing gear which can

be drawn up into the aircraft during flight.

Retract Servo -

A specialized servo which

only travels to full deflection and is not
proportional. When input is given, the servo
moves from one extreme to the other, which,
when installed properly, will either bring the
retractable gear all the way up and hold it in place,
or lower it completely and hold it down.

Rudder (RUD) -

Tail control surface, attached

to the vertical fin, that controls the direction of
the aircraft.

Reverse (REV) -

For the servo reversing

function, this refers to the reverse side. The
opposite side of reverse is the normal side.

Roll

The rotation of the aircraft’s wing tips up or

down.

Servo Horn -

A plastic part installed to the shaft of

a servo which changes the rotating motion of the
servo to linear motion. A linkage is hooked to this to
transmit motion to the surface.

Servo Reversing -

Changes the direction in

which the servo travels.

Stick -

A Control providing input to the transmitter.

Throttle (THR) -

Controls the fuel/air mixture of

the engine. When opened (throttle high position), a
large fuel/air mixture is sucked in and the engine
speed increases. When closed (throttle low position),
the engine speed decreases.

Throw

The distance a control surface moves in

response to movement of the transmitter stick.

Trainer Function -

An electronic feature which

allows two transmitters to be connected by an
optional cord. Allows instructor to give and regain
control from the student.

Trim -

A device that adjusts the neutral point of

each servo. In the case of the throttle, the trim
adjusts only the low end of the travel.

Up -

(“up” elevator) The direction in which the

trailing edge of the control surface moves.

Yaw

The rotation of the aircraft’s nose to the left

or right.

Storage and Disposal Precautions

Do not leave the R/C set, battery, model
airplane, etc. within the reach of small
children.

Touching and operating the R/C set, or

licking the battery, may cause injury or damage due to
chemical content.

Do not throw the NiCd battery into a fire or
heat the NiCd battery. Also, do not
disassemble or rebuild the NiCd battery.

Breakage, overheating, and electrolyte leakage may
cause injury, burns, or blindness.

NiCd Battery Electrolyte

The electrolyte in a NiCd battery is a strong alkali and
can cause blindness if it gets in the eyes. If you get the
electrolyte in your eyes, immediately wash your eyes
with water and see a doctor. If you get the electrolyte on
your skin or clothes, it may cause a burn. Immediately
wash it off with water.

Do not store the R/C set in the following
places:

•

Where it is very hot (75°F [40C] or more)
or very cold (18°F [-10C] or less).

•

Where the set will be exposed to
direct sunlight.

•

Where the humidity is high.

•

Where there is strong vibration.

•

Where it is dusty.

•

Where there is steam and heat.

Storing the R/C set in the places listed above may
cause distortion, corrosion and product failure.

If the R/C set will not be used for a long
time, remove the NiCd batteries from the
transmitter and the model and store them
in a dry place.

If the batteries are left in the transmitter and model, the
battery electrolyte may leak out and damage the
system, degrade the performance and shorten the life of
the transmitter and model.

NiCd Battery Recycling
(for North America only)

Used NiCd batteries are an important resource. Stick
tape over the terminals and take the used batteries to a
NiCd battery recycling center.

The RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on

the nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery

that should be used in our product

indicates Futaba is voluntarily

participating in an industry program

to collect and recycle these batteries

at the end of their useful life, when

taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The

RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing

used NiCd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste