CAUTION: Always launch the airplane away from people and obstacles.
1. It is important to adjust or “trim” your airplane before each flight. Select an open area to test your plane.
2. With the motor off, grasp the airplane fuselage and gently toss the airplane into the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle
gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A = Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B = Stall and crash. Bend elevators down slightly.
C = Correct flight path.
D = To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E = To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3. If needed, using a hobby knife carefully cut along the sides of the elevator and top and bottom of the rudders. Repeat step 2
until proper flight is achieved.
D
E
Stall
Dive
Good
B
A
C
TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC SONIC SOAR, AIR RAIDER, OR VAPOR
(Must be done before flying!)
SAFETY RULES
• Always launch the airplane away
from people and obstacles
• Never point the airplane at anyone
or anything
• Always launch skyward
• Do not launch indoors
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
airplane in your hand over your head and
switch on the motor with your other hand.
Toss the airplane into the wind, keeping
the wing level.
2. The airplane should climb gently and
turn gradually.
If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevator. If it does not turn bend
the rudder slightly to the left or right. Refer
to the “TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC
SONIC SOAR, AIR RAIDER, OR VAPOR”
section for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
WHEN YOU ARE FLYING YOUR FREE
FLIGHT SONIC SOAR, AIR RAIDER,
OR VAPOR
The most important thing that determines
how well your airplane flies is how well
you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far you must
be in a large area away from houses,
streets, trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken
and is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free flight
airplane into the wind.
Do not fly the
airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than
60 seconds. If you do this may overheat
the batteries in the airplane or your
charger and damage them.
REPAIR:
If the fuselage is cracked or
damaged, apply white glue and cellophane
tape and let it dry overnight.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam.
If the wing or tail
becomes damaged, apply cellophane
tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico Co., Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
Wind Direction
FLYING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SONIC SOAR, AIR RAIDER, OR VAPOR
(B) Stall
Elevator
Adjustment
Cut
Only
If Needed
Cut
Only
If Needed
Rudder
Adjustment
(D)
Cut
Only
If Needed
Elevator
Adjustment
(A) Dive
(E)
Cut
Only
If Needed
Hobbico, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any
component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case will Hobbico's liabilities exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly, no liability will
be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use of the final 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 immediately return this kit in
new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken
or defective, or if you have any questions about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we will be glad to help.
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