throttle back to slow the model, thus giving you time to think
and react. The SuperStar should fly well at half or slightly less
than half-throttle. Adjust the trims so the plane flies straight and
level. After flying around for a while, and while still at a safe
altitude with plenty of fuel, practice slow flight and execute
practice landing approaches by reducing the throttle further to
see how the model handles when coming in to land. Add power
to see how the model climbs as well. Continue to fly around
while learning how the model responds. Mind your fuel level,
but use this first flight to become familiar with the model before
landing.
Landing
When ready to land, pull the throttle stick fully back while flying
downwind just before making the 180° turn toward the runway.
Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward to gradually
bleed off altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but maintain
airspeed by keeping the nose down while turning. Apply up
elevator to level the plane when it reaches the end of the
runway and is about five to ten feet off the ground. If the model
is too far away, carefully add a small amount of power to fly the
model closer. If going too fast, smoothly advance the throttle
and allow the model to gain airspeed, then apply elevator to
climb-out and go around to make another attempt. When finally
ready to touch down, continue to apply up elevator, but not so
much that the airplane will climb. Continue to apply up elevator
while the plane descends until it gently touches down.
After you have landed and shut the engine off, adjust the
pushrods on the ailerons, elevator and rudder as necessary so
the trim levers on the transmitter may be returned to center (this
will not be required on any of the controls that did not need trim
adjustments).
Maintenance Tips
1. After flying for the day, use your fuel pump to drain excess
fuel from the tank.
2. Purchase spare #64 rubber bands for the wing (HCAQ2020,
1/4 lb box). Do not reuse torn or oily rubber bands. After flying,
remove the oily rubber bands from the wing and store them in
a container with talcum powder or kitty litter. This will absorb oil
and keep the rubber bands fresh for the next flying session.
3. After each day’s flying (and between flights if you like), use
spray cleaner and paper towels to thoroughly clean the model.
4. The SuperStar .40 ARF is factory-covered with Top Flite
®
MonoKote
®
. Should repairs ever be required, the covering can
be repaired with patches cut from matching MonoKote colors.
MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, but some hobby shops
also sell it by the foot. If only a small piece of covering is
needed for a minor patch, perhaps a fellow modeler would give
you some. The covering is applied with a model airplane
covering iron, but in an emergency a regular iron could be used
if set to a low heat.
Ordering Replacement Parts
To order replacement parts for the SuperStar .40 ARF, use the
order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows.
Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are
available separately (an aileron cannot be purchased
separately, but is only available with the wing kit). Replacement
parts are not available from Product Support, but can be
purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms.
Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also available from
these outlets. If you need assistance locating a dealer to
purchase parts, visit
www.greatplanes.com and click on
“Where to Buy.” If this kit is missing parts, contact
Hobbico
Product Support.
Replacement Parts List
Order #
Description
How to Purchase
Missing Pieces
Contact Product Support
Instruction Manual
Contact Product Support
Plans
Not available
HCAA3080
Wing Set
HCAA3081
Fuse Set
HCAA3083
Landing Gear Set
HCAA3082
Tail Set
23
Contact your hobby
supplier to purchase
these items
