Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hobbico
SuperStar .40
™
ARF. You’ve made the right decision by
purchasing a “real” model airplane with a .40-size engine and a
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 to fly. Under
the guidance of an experienced flight instructor, all you’ll have
to do is concentrate on learning to fly. And after you’ve
mastered the SuperStar, the engine and radio may be installed
in your next model!
Join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics). In addition
to other vital functions, the AMA, the governing body of model
aeronautics in the United States, provides insurance to
members who comply with the Safety Code. You must be a
member to fly at R/C clubs chartered by the AMA–most of
which are. The AMA can also direct you to the closest club
whose membership should have qualified flight instructors. To
join the AMA, telephone, write or fax them at the address
below, or join on-line at www.modelaircraft.org.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at:
www.modelaircraft.org
1. Your SuperStar .40 ARF should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much
like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the SuperStar .40 ARF, if not assembled and operated
correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators
and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unflyable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from drawings or sketches. In those instances the
written instructions should be considered as correct.
3.You must check the operation of the model before every flight
to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has
remained structurally sound. Be sure to check clevises or other
connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of
wear or fatigue.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality kit and
instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished
model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any
way guarantee the performance of your completed model, and no
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
Protect Your Model, Yourself
and Others...Follow these
Important Safety Precautions
I M P O RTA N T
Once mastered, piloting a model aircraft can be one of the
most enjoyable hobbies around. However, 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 fliers,
swiftly ending their first flight. The best thing you can do to
insure success is to find a flight instructor who will inspect
your model for airworthiness and provide flying lessons. If
you haven’t yet done so, contact the local hobby shop
and ask them to introduce you to an instructor or an R/C
club representative. 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).
Introduction
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