2
Introduction ........................................................2
Safety Precautions ............................................2
Decisions You Must Make .................................3
Radio Equipment...........................................3
Battery Selection ...........................................3
Chargers........................................................4
Additional Items Required ................................4
Tools ..............................................................4
Optional Supplies and Tools..........................4
Important Building Notes..................................4
Kit Contents .......................................................5
Ordering Replacement Parts ............................6
Common Abbreviations ....................................6
Assemble the Wing............................................7
Install the Stabilizer and Fin .............................9
Install the Landing Gear..................................10
Install the Battery Hatch Cover ......................11
Install the Wing Dowels...................................12
Install the Radio ...............................................12
Get the Model Ready to Fly ............................15
Check the Control Directions ......................15
Set the Control Throws................................15
Install the Propeller and Motor Battery .........16
Install the Wing on the Fuselage....................16
Balance the Model (C.G.) ................................17
Balance the Model Laterally ...........................17
Proper Care of Your Motor ..............................18
Performance Tips .............................................18
Preflight ............................................................18
Identify Your Model ......................................18
Charge the Batteries ...................................18
Balance Propellers ......................................18
Ground Check .............................................19
Range Check...............................................19
AMA Safety Code (excerpt) ............................19
Check List.........................................................19
Flying ..................................................Back Cover
Takeoff ..........................................Back Cover
Flight .............................................Back Cover
Landing .........................................Back Cover
Many modelers have learned how to fly with the
stable, easy to fly, glow powered SuperStar ARF.
Hobbico has taken that stability and ease of flight
and produced an electric version. No more fuel
bottle, starter, glow driver or noise. All you need to
take with you to the flying field is the plane,
transmitter, batteries and charger. When you’re done
flying, just remove the motor battery and put the
plane away until the next flying session. No more
wiping fuel residue off the plane at the end of the
day. So, if you are ready to get started in the exciting
world of electric flight, let’s get this bird in the air.
An electronic speed control with BEC (Battery
Eliminator Circuit) is included with the SuperStar EP.
The BEC eliminates the need for a receiver battery.
The electronic speed control provides power for the
receiver by using the motor battery. As the motor runs,
the voltage of the motor battery is reduced. The
electronic speed control has a preset voltage. Once
the motor battery reaches it, the electronic speed
control switches the motor off. This leaves enough
power in the motor battery to operate the receiver so
that the SuperStar EP can be landed safely.
For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections for the SuperStar EP, visit the web site
listed below and select the Hobbico SuperStar EP.
A “tech notice” box will appear in the upper left
corner of the page if there is new technical
information or changes to this kit.
http://www.hobbico.com/airplanes/index.html
1. Your SuperStar EP 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 EP, if not assembled and operated
correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage to property.
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others
Follow these Important
Safety Precautions
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