Federal Aviation Administration
Warranty and Service Information
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1. Purpose
This advisory outlines safety standards for operations of
model aircraft. We encourage voluntary compliance with
these standards.
2. Background
Attention has been drawn to the increase in model
aircraft operation. There is a need for added caution when
operating free flight and radio controlled craft in order
to avoid creating a noise nuisance or a potential hazard
to full-scale aircraft and persons and/or property on the
surface.
3. Operating Standards
Modelers generally are concerned with safety and exercise
good judgment when flying model aircraft. However, in
the interest of safer skies, we encourage operators of
radio controlled and free flight models to comply with the
following standards:
a. Exercise vigilance in locating full-scale aircraft
(get help if possible) so as not to create a
collision hazard.
b. Select an operating site at sufficient distance
from populated areas so you do not create a
noise problem or a potential hazard.
c. Do not fly higher than 400 feet above the
surface.
d. Always operate more than three miles from the
boundary of an airport unless you are given
permission to be closer by the appropriate air
traffic control facility in the case of an airport for
which a control zone has been designated or by
the airport manager in the case of other airports.
e. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance in
complying with these guidelines at the airport
traffic control tower or air route traffic control
center nearest the site of your proposed
operation.
Information Provided By:
Director, Air Traffic Service Federal Aviation
Administration, Washington, D.C.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly
only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep
your hands away from the propeller.
Warranty Period
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon)
warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”)
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 3 (three) years from the date of purchase
by the Purchaser.
3 Year Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
(“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This
warranty covers only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not
covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty without notice and
disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation
hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i)
repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon
to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the
Purchaser’s exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the
right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a
warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are
at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does
not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use, or modification of or to any part of the Product.
This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair
by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by
Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before
shipment.
Damage Limits
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF
PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER
SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. 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 for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept
the liability associated with the use of this Product, you
are advised to return this Product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without
regard to conflict of law principals).
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It
must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate
this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result
in injury or damage to the Product or other property.
This Product is not intended for use by children without
direct adult supervision. The Product manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It
is essential to read and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use,
in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup
or use of the Product has been started, you must contact
Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may
need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please
direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.
com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service
technician.
1. Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter
and the receiver battery packs. Do not fly below
4.3V on the transmitter or below 4.7V on the
receiver. To do so can crash your aircraft.
Note:
When you check these batteries, ensure that
you have the polarities correct on your expanded
scale voltmeter.
2. Check all hardware (linkages, screws, nuts, and
bolts) prior to each day’s flight. Be sure that
binding does not occur and that all parts are
properly secured.
3. Ensure that all surfaces are moving in the proper
manner.
4. Perform a ground range check before each day’s
flying session.
5. Prior to starting your aircraft, turn off your
transmitter, then turn it back on. Do this each time
you start your aircraft. If any critical switches are
on without your knowledge, the transmitter alarm
will warn you at this time.
6. Check that all trim levers are in the proper location.
7. All servo pigtails and switch harness plugs should
be secured in the receiver. Make sure that the
switch harness moves freely in both directions.
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