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Mini AeroScout

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Transmitter Dual Rates

Transmitter Trims

The included transmitter features dual rates to tailor the 
sensitivity of the controls to the pilot. The low rate setting 
decreases the control throws, thereby decreasing the 
sensitivity. The high rate setting increases the control throws 
to maximum, thereby increasing the sensitivity of the aircraft. 
High rate is the default setting.
To change from high rate to low rate:

1. With the transmitter powered on, press and release the 

right transmitter stick. The transmitter beeps to indicate 
which rate is selected.
A long tone indicates high rate.
A short tone indicates low rate.

2. Press and release again to change back.

The included transmitter features digital trim buttons next to 
the control sticks to make fi ne adjustments during fl ight.
The transmitter beeps when a trim button is pressed. The tone 
changes slightly when the trim value is centered.
To quickly re-center the trims, press both the left and right 
sticks at the same time.
If the aircraft drifts right or left in fl ight, use the opposite 
direction rudder trim button correct the drift. For example, if the 
aircraft drifts right in fl ight, press and release the left rudder 
trim button until the aircraft no longer drifts.
If the aircraft climbs or dives during fl ight, press and release 
the down or up trim buttons until the aircraft fl ies level.
If there is not enough digital trim available, mechanically adjust 
the loops in the control linkages to center the surfaces.

Elevator down trim

Elevator up trim

Rudder left trim

Rudder right trim

Flying

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a 
location to fl y your aircraft.

We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in no greater than 
light winds or inside in a large gymnasium. Always avoid fl ying 
near houses, trees, wires and buildings.
Avoid fl ying in areas where there are many people, such as 
busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fi elds. 
Set a timer for 10 minutes.

TIP:

 The HobbyZone Mini AeroScout can normally fly 12-15 

minutes on a fully charged flight battery. This time will 
vary pending on your flying style, flight conditions and the 
condition of your battery.

Hand Launching

To hand launch the aircraft, hold the fuselage under the wings. 
Advance to full throttle and give the aircraft a fi rm throw, 
slightly up (5–10 degrees above the horizon), and directly into 
the wind. After the model gains altitude and speed, decrease 
the throttle as you desire.

Takeoff

Taxi the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind if 
fl ying outdoors). Gradually increase the throttle to full power. 
Hold a small amount of up elevator and steer with the rudder.
When the aircraft lifts off, climb gently and adjust the trim for level 
fl ight. Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the fl ight envelope 
of the aircraft. When your timer expires, prepare for landing.

Landing

Always land into the wind. Fly the landing pattern with a 
slightly nose high attitude. Use throttle management to control 
the descent rate of the aircraft.
During fl are, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into 
the wind. Slowly lower the throttle while easing back on the 
elevator to bring the aircraft gently down on the main wheels.

NOTICE:

 Always fully lower the throttle at touch down when 

landing the aircraft. Failure to lower the throttle stick and 
trim to the lowest possible positions during a crash could 
result in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit.

Summary of Contents for Hobbyzone Mini AeroScout

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ...

Page 2: ... discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit www horizonhobby com or www towerhobbies com and click on the support or resources tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create th...

Page 3: ...ings 4 Charge the Flight Battery 4 Assemble the Aircraft 5 Install the Transmitter Batteries 6 Transmitter Layout 6 Install the Flight Battery 7 Binding 7 Arm the Aircraft 8 Control Horn Locations and Surface Centering 8 Control Direction Test 8 Transmitter Dual Rates 9 Transmitter Trims 9 Flying 9 Post Flight Checklist 10 Troubleshooting 10 Parts List 11 Limited Warranty 11 Warranty and Service C...

Page 4: ...r the temperature of the battery pack while charging ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never char...

Page 5: ...nd a magnet at the back 2 Carefully install the landing gear into the mount in the bottom of the fuselage Press on the wire as shown in the illustration taking care not to crush the fuselage foam The landing gear wire is fully seated when it snaps into the mount 3 Insert the front of the wing into the center of the fuselage 4 Install the included thumb screw to secure the wing Do not over tighten ...

Page 6: ...from the back of the transmitter 2 Install four included AA batteries noting proper polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover LED Power Switch Battery Cover Throttle Trim Up Down Rudder Trim Left Right Throttle Stick Elevator Rudder Stick Elevator Trim Up Down Dual Rate Button Bind Button ...

Page 7: ...rm if the throttle is not set to the lowest position when powering on the aircraft 2 Power on the transmitter 3 Connect a fully charged flight battery 4 The motor will be armed when the battery is connected Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter The transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory If y...

Page 8: ... up in flight Push the elevator stick forward The elevator should move down This will cause the nose of the aircraft to pitch down in flight Stick Movement Control Surface Reaction Both the elevator and rudder clevises should be in the outer holes of the control horns as shown in the illustrations Additionally the elevator should be raised 1mm from center when the transmitter trim is centered The ru...

Page 9: ...es before choosing a location to fly your aircraft We recommend flying your aircraft outside in no greater than light winds or inside in a large gymnasium Always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings Avoid flying in areas where there are many people such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields Set a timer for 10 minutes TIP The HobbyZone Mini AeroScout can normally fly 12 15 minutes on ...

Page 10: ...slide from the tail wheel assembly 2 Rotate the rudder control horn to the side 3 Open the elevator clevis and remove it from the elevator control horn 4 Carefully pull the horizontal tail assembly straight back and out of the fuselage The tail is held in place by two snap fit alignment pins To install the tail 1 Push the horizontal tail into the fuselage The alignment pins and elevator control hor...

Page 11: ...tton was not held while transmitter was powered on Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter after binding Less than a 5 second wait between first ...

Page 12: ...IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted ...

Page 13: ...ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions a...

Page 14: ... used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications NOTICE Modifications to this product will void the user s authority to operate this equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz fre...

Page 15: ...izon Hobby LLC HobbyZone the HobbyZone logo AeroScout E flite DSM DSM2 DSMX and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC www horizonhobby com Created 01 20 61813 HBZ5700 ...

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