2
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
AMA...................................................................................2
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES .................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.....................................3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS ..............................4
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS............................................4
METRIC/INCH RULER ....................................................4
KIT CONTENTS ................................................................5
BUILDING EQUIPMENT ...................................................6
ASSEMBLY .......................................................................6
Charge the Batteries ...................................................6
Assemble the Fuse......................................................6
Install the Propeller .....................................................7
Assemble the Wing......................................................8
INSTALL THE MOTOR BATTERIES .................................8
INSTALL THE WING..........................................................9
FINAL PREPARATIONS ...................................................9
Center the Controls .....................................................9
Check the Control Directions ......................................9
Set the Control Throws..............................................11
Identify Your Model ....................................................11
Balance the Model (C.G.)..........................................11
Balance the Model Laterally......................................12
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)....................................12
PREFLIGHT.....................................................................12
Charge the Batteries .................................................12
Gather the Necessary Tools ......................................12
CHECK LIST ...................................................................13
FLIGHT PREPARATION .................................................13
Range Check.............................................................13
FLYING ............................................................................13
Taxiing .......................................................................13
Takeoff .......................................................................14
Flight..........................................................................14
Landing......................................................................14
Thank you for purchasing the Hobbico ElectriStar
™
EP Select
Trainer! You’ve made the right decision by purchasing a “real”
full-functioning model airplane complete with a state-of-the-
art brushless electric motor and 4-channel radio. Once
assembled and set-up, there will be no fiddling with a
temperamental engine or constant troubleshooting to figure
out how to get the model into the air. Under the guidance of a
flight instructor, all you have to do is concentrate on learning
to fly. After you’ve mastered the ElectriStar EP Select, the
motor, ESC (electronic speed control), and radio may be
installed in your next electric model!
We at Hobbico know how exciting a new airplane purchase
can be and we know you’re anxious to get started, but
please take the time to read these instructions before
attempting to build and operate your model. This manual
contains the instructions you need to properly build and
safely operate your airplane. As with any hobby, there is the
possibility of injury. Arming yourself with knowledge is the
best way to prevent accidents.
If this is your first endeavor into the world of radio-controlled
flight, we strongly recommend that you join the AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics) and a local R/C club. The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
is required to fly at AMA clubs. Joining the AMA provides many
benefits but one of the primary reasons to join is liability
protection. The AMA can also direct you to the closest R/C club
whose membership includes qualified instructors.
The best thing you can do to insure success is to find a flight
instructor who will inspect your model for air-worthiness and
provide flying lessons. It cannot be stated strongly enough
that, if you do not already know how to fly an R/C airplane,
you will probably not be able to fly this model by yourself. It
may appear to be easy, but over-controlling and
disorientation quickly overcome inexperienced flyers, swiftly
ending their first flight. Many have tried to teach themselves,
but most become discouraged and end up quitting the
hobby, or destroy several models before they are ready to
solo. Contact your local hobby shop and ask them to
introduce you to an instructor or R/C club representative.
There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the USA.
If there is no club or experienced R/C pilot nearby, it would
be worth even a long drive to find one – if only for just a few
flight lessons (then you’ll have an idea of what to expect). If
there is no hobby shop in your area, contact the AMA at the
address or toll-free phone number below.
Insurance coverage provided by the AMA is not limited to flying
at contests or on the club field, but even applies to flying at
public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to comply with
the AMA Safety Code (excerpts can be found on page 12 of
this manual), may endanger insurance coverage.
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things that you
can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to
avoid flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or
over groups of people.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Tele: (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
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