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CHARgINg YOUR NIgHT FLYER

1) Remove battery from airplane (Do NOT leave battery inside 

the airplane while charging).

2) Make sure Transmitter is switched to the “OFF” position.
3) Plug the charging cord into the transmitter and battery and 

battery as shown.

4) The Red LED will illuminate indicating the battery is being 

charged.  The LED will turn off in approximately 10 minutes 

indicating that the charging is complete. 

 

INSTALLINg YOUR FLIgHT PACk

1) Unlock and remove the battery hatch 

on the bottom of the fuselage.

2) Attach the battery connector to the connector inside the 

fuselage.

3) Place the battery into the fuselage with the wide section of 

the battery going in first. 

4) Attach the battery hatch and move the latch back to the 

locked position.

 

NOTE: Plane lights will illuminate when flight pack is plugged into the plane regardless of the “ON/
OFF” switch position.

 

CYCLINg BATTERY PACk 

 

1) Charge the battery pack as shown above.
2) Make sure airplane & transmitter are switched to  ‘OFF’  and connect battery to 

airplane.

3) Securely hold the airplane’s fuselage. Be sure the propeller is away from you and any 

loose clothing or jewelry.

4) Turn the transmitter to the ‘ON’ position then switch the plane to the ‘ON’ position.
5) Push the left hand stick of the transmitter (the throttle stick) completely forward 

until the battery runs out.

6) Allow battery to cool COMPLETELY.
7) Recharge the battery and repeat process 2 more times.

 

 

NOTE: FOR PEAk PERFORMANCE AND OPTIMUM FLIGHT DURATION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO CYCLE THE 
RECHARGEABLE FLIGHT BATTERY PACk 3 TIMES BEFORE FLYING.  CYCLING IS ONLY REqUIRED FOR THE 
INITIAL FLIGHT.

LOCk

UNLOCk

Transmitter

Battery

Charger 

Cord

ATTENTION PARENTS: The charging system, charging wire, battery flight pack, and all electrical 
connections need to be periodically examined for potential conditions that may result in the risk of 
fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.  In the event of such condition, the hazardous parts should 
not be used until properly repaired or replaced.

Summary of Contents for Night Flyer

Page 1: ...Entire contents Megatech 2007 Rev 200707021412 Flight Manual www megatech com ...

Page 2: ...operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ...

Page 3: ...ees roads other people and vehicles Do not fly around people who are unaware that you are flying a model airplane and never fly over people s heads Do not fly your model if other models are being operated in the area on the same frequency Do not attempt to disassemble any of the model s components or allow them to get wet Electrical damage may occur Never fly your model from roadways or after dark...

Page 4: ...ure that no wires are exposed outside the plane ATTACHING THE WINGS 1 Place the Main Wing onto the fuselage with wing tips angled upwards 2 Line up the arrows on the center of the wing so they are pointing to the seam on the fuselage and then snap into place 3 Connect the wing bands to the posts on the fuselage and wrap them across the wing as follows First attach a wing band from A to D and then ...

Page 5: ... switch to the ON 5 position The red and green LED lights will illuminate IMPORTANT Be sure not to over tighten antenna NOTE If the LED S do NOT illuminate do NOT attempt to fly your Night Flyer Make sure you are using all fresh alkaline batteries and check the batteries for correct polarity placement If the LED still fails to illuminate contact Megatech support at 1 888 634 2911 CAUTION READ THIS...

Page 6: ... Charge the battery pack as shown above 2 Make sure airplane transmitter are switched to OFF and connect battery to airplane 3 Securely hold the airplane s fuselage Be sure the propeller is away from you and any loose clothing or jewelry 4 Turn the transmitter to the ON position then switch the plane to the ON position 5 Push the left hand stick of the transmitter the throttle stick completely for...

Page 7: ...to the airplane battery compartment 2 Turn the switch on the transmitter to the ON position and extend the antenna fully 3 Switch the power switch on the airplane to the ON position 4 Have a friend parent hold the airplane s fuselage under the wings with the nose pointing away from him her and away from their person and loose clothing 5 Walk 50 ft away from airplane Motor Check Move the left hand ...

Page 8: ...he ON position Holding the plane away from you move the rudder control stick to ensure that the rudder moves left and right accordingly 3 Launching Airplane Always launch your airplane INTO the wind so begin with the wind blowing in your face Hold the plane s fuselage directly under the wings Start with plane above your shoulders Push throttle control stick all the way forward Using the horizon as...

Page 9: ...time may cause the airplane to crash Flying toward you can be very tricky because the airplane will appear to be turning in the wrong direction To regain orientation imagine you are sitting in the pilot seat of the airplane If the airplane gains too much altitude try releasing the throttle and continue gliding and turning until you reach a more comfortable altitude If the airplane slowly turns to ...

Page 10: ...ssible This can be very disorienting Learn to fly oval circle patterns out in front of you in both directions while maintaining altitude then advance to practicing figure eights As your flying skill improves you will recognize air thermals rising pockets of air that will greatly increase your flight time Avoid the tendency to try and steer the model airplane around the sky It s not a car The best ...

Page 11: ...ARE PARTS LIST Spare repair and replacement parts are readily available for your aircraft Should you need parts visit your local hobby dealer first If unavailable you may order directly from Megatech Use this sheet as a guide PART DESCRIPTION MTC997001 VERTICAL HORIZONTAL TAIL SET MTC997002 PROPELLER SET 3PCS MTCSV 024 RUBBER WING BANDS MTC995003 LANDING GEAR MTC997004 MAIN WING SET MTC997005 WING...

Page 12: ...alled Make sure batteries are installed in the correct direction Batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries with new alkaline batteries Power switch is in the off position Move power switch to the on position Night Flyer is not flying high enough Batteries are exhausted Recharge the battery see page 6 You are not using good throttle control Increase throttle stick control to allow plane to clim...

Page 13: ...all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the warranties contained herein Maximum liability to megatech international is limited to the retail value of the product Contact the Megatech International Service Department before returning any item that is defective according to the limitations listed ab...

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Page 16: ...Megatech International 8300 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen NJ 07047 201 662 8500 www megatech com Email support megatech com ...

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