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9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch 
a powered model in fl ight; 

nor should any part of the model 

other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground, 
except while landing.

CHECK LIST

During the last few moments of preparation your mind may 
be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst fl ight, 
causing you to overlook certain checks and procedures. 
Follow the check below to avoid this.

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1. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct direction.

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2. Make certain you’ve set the 

C.G.

 and the 

control throws

 

according to the measurements provided in the manual.

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3. Make sure the servo arms are secured with the screws 

that came with them and make sure the set screws in the 
collars on the pushrods are tightened with threadlocker.

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4. Make sure the elevon horns are secure and glued.

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5. Make sure the receiver antenna(s) are mounted per the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

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6. Tug on the elevons to make sure all the hinges are 

securely

 glued in place.

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7. Place your name, address, AMA number and telephone 

number on or inside your model.

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8. Range check your radio when you get to the fl ying fi eld.

FLYING

The Phazer is a great-fl ying model that fl ies smoothly and 

predictably, but it possesses no self-correcting tendencies 
what-so-ever and therefore, must be fl own only by reasonably-
experienced pilots who are able to decisively provide the 
correct control inputs.

Ground Check and Range Check

Perform an operational ground check of your radio following 
the manufacturer’s instructions that came with your radio.

Set a Flight Timer

Prevent over discharging your LiPos and/or dead-stick landings 

by using the timer in your transmitter (or a separate timer if 

your transmitter doesn’t have one) to signal when it’s time to 

land. If your transmitter has a timer built in, link the timer to 
the throttle stick so it starts and stops when the stick is raised 
to about 10% – that way you’ll be counting actual motor run 
time, not total air time.

Until you have the data to make your own calculations, set 
your timer to a conservative 3-minutes so you won’t go over.

Here’s how to calculate your own fl ight times:

You need to know three things:

 A. 

 

The target capacity you want to use from your battery 

for a fl ight.

 B. 

 

How long you fl ew.

 C. 

 

How much capacity was used from the battery for that 
fl ight.

To prevent over discharging your battery you should use 

no more than 80% of your battery’s capacity. If using the 
recommended 2200mAh battery that would be 1760mAh 

(2200mAh x .8).

Say for example, you fl ew for three minutes and it took 1275mAh 
to recharge your battery. Since your limit is 1760mAh you still 

had 485mAh to go, so lengthen your fl ight time accordingly. You 
could also calculate that the consumption rate for that fl ight 
was 425mAh per minute (1275mAh divided by 3 minutes). 
Dividing your target capacity of 1760mAh/minute by 425mAh/
minute gives you a fl ight time of 4.1 minutes (4 min. 6 seconds—
virtually 4 minutes.)

Do this for several trials (or for every fl ight!) to calculate 
accurate values for how long you can fl y!

Launching

Don't forget to install the 3mm battery plate screw with 
threadlocker. This needs to be done only once every dozen 
or so fl ights as residual threadlocker suffi ciently holds the 
screw in place.

The Phazer may be hand-launched or bungee-launched by 

an assistant or by the pilot. If you’re at all hesitant, the easiest 
and surest way to get your Phazer airborne is to have an 
assistant bungee launch it for you—at least for the maiden 
fl ight. After that you can bungee-launch it yourself every time. 
Experienced pilots who don’t feel like setting up the bungee 
can defi nitely hand-launch the Phazer themselves, or have 
an assistant hand-launch it for them. The bungee might be a 
bit of a hassle to unwind, lay out and put away, but it’s a 

no-

brainer

 and 

guaranteed

 to get your Phazer in the air.

To bungee-launch the Phazer, be sure the ground will hold the 

stake securely, then push it all the way in at about a 45 degree 
angle away from the launch spot. Unwind the bungee, laying it 
out so the launch will be into the wind. As the bungee unwinds, 
always inspect the tubing and cord to make sure there are no 
cuts, cracks, tears or any other defects. Also make sure the 
line and cord are 

securely

 connected to the rings and stake.

After you have the bungee laid out, but before stretching it 

out, turn on your transmitter and connect the battery. As you 
should always do before every fl ight, 

double-check that 

the controls are responding properly and in the correct 
direction

, then arm the motor and run it up for a second to 

make sure it is making full power.

Summary of Contents for PHAZER

Page 1: ...he act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to...

Page 2: ...ll size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Phazer if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must asse...

Page 3: ...esigned to fly with a 4S 14 8V LiPo battery in the 2200mAh 30C range Weighing 9 2 oz 260g the Flight Power 4S 2200mAh 30C EON X LiPo FPWP6199 has a good combination of compact size reasonable weight a...

Page 4: ...etail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for p...

Page 5: ...in the HyperFlow manual trim the three alignment guides from inside the housing to accommodate the motor 3 Trim any flashing from around the fan housing so the fiberglass cone adapter will fit correc...

Page 6: ...flush or slightly below the surface of the adapter If necessary file down the screw a little more 7 Take out the set screws and lightly wet the threads with threadlocker Then tighten them back into th...

Page 7: ...on the stator extension to remove any flashing and to make sure they are even with the housing 15 Use medium grit sandpaper to smooth the rough edges around the motor wire hole in the fiberglass cone...

Page 8: ...es through the hole While you re at it position the plywood housing mount and guide the motor wires through it 3 Test fit the front housing flange into the fan housing just to make sure it fits if nec...

Page 9: ...ring Install the fan unit and ply housing mount into position making certain the adapter ring is keyed all the way around the inside of the tail cone Wipe off any excess glue then use thick or medium...

Page 10: ...s of thin CA to the hinge in the gap allow to harden and then test again 2 Use a covering iron with a cover sock to go over the wings and servo hatches and remove any wrinkles When you do find wrinkle...

Page 11: ...in half Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the side of each servo then use medium CA to glue each balsa sheet to the side of each servo Caution Do not use thin CA for this step because it could wic...

Page 12: ...the servo with the servo arm screw and mount the hatch to the wing 1 4 6 7mm Outer Hole 12 Temporarily mate one of the short Z bend pushrods to the long pushrod on the servo with two collars and set s...

Page 13: ...Wing Skids 1 The wing skids come pretty much ready to glue on but if you want perfection you could true the factory cut edges a little with a bar sander and 80 grit sandpaper followed by 320 grit fini...

Page 14: ...e canopy hatch for plugging into your receiver a total of 10 to 12 255mm 300mm of wire is recommended with 10 255mm being the minimum so use whatever length extensions you need For each Futaba S3157 s...

Page 15: ...hile the glue dries 3 While the fuselage is upside down center the nose skid on the bottom of the fuselage and glue it into position with thin CA The precise location isn t critical but try to get the...

Page 16: ...sive back Velcro strips to the top of the battery mount plate and the bottom of your battery the rougher hook side goes on the mount plate and the softer loop side goes on the battery 6 Mount the batt...

Page 17: ...whether or not your first flight will be successful If you value your Phazer and wish to enjoy it for many flights DO NOT OVERLOOKTHIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE A model that is not properly balanced may be...

Page 18: ...gh actual flight testing and accurate record keeping allowing the model to perform in the manner in which it was intended If after you have become accustomed to the way the Phazer flies you would like...

Page 19: ...n the Fan If possible perform this procedure outdoors In any case wear eye and hearing protection and request that any observers leave the room Follow the preparation and break in procedures on the ba...

Page 20: ...ecal sheet and place it on or inside your model Charge the Batteries Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries You should always charge...

Page 21: ...ere necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established I will abide by the safety rules for the flying s...

Page 22: ...from your battery for a flight B How long you flew C How much capacity was used from the battery for that flight To prevent over discharging your battery you should use no more than 80 of your battery...

Page 23: ...hazer hard concentrate more on throwing it with the wings level and the nose pointed up at about a 20 30 degree angle When ready go to full throttle then throw the Phazer into the air Remember to focu...

Page 24: ...again You might notice that the Phazer bleeds off speed a little faster than you expected Knowing this you can make your approaches a little shorter or simply drag it in with some throttle If you end...

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