Hobby-Lobby HLI8601 F-86 Sabre Skyblazers Instruction Manual Download Page 2

 

Please read all instructions carefully before assembly and flight! 

 
 
Thank you for purchasing the F-86. This model is designed for the intermediate to advanced 
flyer. The model is receiver ready and includes everything that you need to assemble and fly 
your F-86, except for the radio transmitter and receiver. Please read the following instructions 
carefully, assembly is easy and should only take an hour or so.  

 

Main Specifications 

 

Wingspan:   

27-1/2”  

(700mm) 

Fuselage length: 

27-1/2”  

(700mm)  

Flight weight:  

16-1/2 oz. 

(470g) 

64mm EDF 
4300KV out-runner brushless motor. 
3-cell, 11.1V, 1600mAh 20C lipo battery genuine Deans Ultra Connector 
30A ESC w/ BEC and genuine Deans Ultra Connector 
3pcs. 9g Servo 
No Landing gear 
 

Required but not included 

 
Radio System with minimum 3-channel Transmitter and Receiver 
Battery charger capable of charging a 3-cell Lipo battery 
 

Safety Statement 

 

1. This is not a toy. It is for experienced modelers only. You are responsible for the safe 
operation of this model and any damage or harm it may cause. 

 

2. Before flying the F-86 for the first time please read through the instructions carefully and 
make sure that your radio equipment is working properly and has been range tested prior to 
flight. 

 

3. Young people under the age of 14 should only be permitted to operate this model under 
the instruction and supervision of an adult with modeling experience. 

 

4. Please keep these instructions for future reference after completing model assembly. 
They contain information critical to the safe operation of this model. 

 

5. If you have any further questions regarding the safe operation of your RC model, please 
contact your local hobby shop or flying club or Hobby-Lobby International for professional 
help and advice. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for HLI8601 F-86 Sabre Skyblazers

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Page 2: ...nel Transmitter and Receiver Battery charger capable of charging a 3 cell Lipo battery Safety Statement 1 This is not a toy It is for experienced modelers only You are responsible for the safe operation of this model and any damage or harm it may cause 2 Before flying the F 86 for the first time please read through the instructions carefully and make sure that your radio equipment is working prope...

Page 3: ...ging the LiPo batteries always charge them on a non flammable surface and monitor the charge process Improper charging of LiPo batteries is dangerous and can lead to a fire 6 The F 86 is made from EPO foam and plastic These materials are flammable and can be damaged by high heat Never leave your F 86 near a heat source or in an automobile 7 Do not attempt to catch your F 86 while flying 8 Never le...

Page 4: ... parts 3 Screw control horns in place 4 Apply glue to mating surfaces on bottom of tail and rear of fuselage Use either foam glue or 5 minute epoxy 5 Press into position and check alignment Apply glue to bottom of vertical fin ...

Page 5: ...lot in rear of fuselage insert fin in slot and check alignment 7 Locate control horns for ailerons Screw in place with 2 screws each 8 Install Z bend end of aileron pushrod into outermost servo hole attach clevis to control horn ...

Page 6: ...l You are only gluing the 2 wing halves together do not apply glue to surfaces that attach to fuselage 10 Slip on half of wing into position on the fuselage making sure that the lip of the ducted fan is in the groove on the wing 11 Slip the other wing half on to fuselage and install screws ...

Page 7: ...el 14 Attach the clevis to elevator control horns on each half of horizontal tail Install receiver in rear of cockpit area and plug aileron elevator and throttle into appropriate channels A Y connector is supplied that can be used to connect both ailerons to one channel If your receiver allows the use of separate aileron channels you will not need the Y connector ...

Page 8: ...py and snap front into position A sheet of water slide star decals is supplied follow the photo on the box for star placement Soak decal in water for about 15 seconds and let stand for 60 seconds then slide off backing paper into position on airplane Allow decals to dry before flight 17 Aileron control throws are 7 16 up and 5 16 down If using the Y connector you will not be able to adjust aileron...

Page 9: ...ion before flight 19 Set throttle to the lowest position 20 Turn on the transmitter And set transmitter trims to neutral 21 Connect the flight battery to the ESC After ESC initializes check that the correct channel is controlling all control surfaces and that they are traveling in the correct direction when commanded Example right stick moved to the right and the aileron on the right wing moves up...

Page 10: ...ht batteries prior to flying 4 Hand launch into the wind and land into the wind Flight Adjustment 1 On initial flight climb to about 75 100 feet and see if any trim is required If the model rolls to the right apply some left aileron trim to level the wings If the model dives apply some up elevator trim ect 2 Landing should be made into the wind reduce the throttle to just above idle and keep the n...

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