Piloto and Controller Parts
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Piloto
Biplane wing
Magnetic actuator
(for rudder control)
Pusher propeller
On/Off Switch
Charging jack
Controller
Power-on LED (green)
Charge status LED (red)
Throttle stick
Direction stick
Note:
Before recharging the Piloto’s LiPo battery after fl ying, always wait 10-15 minutes for it to cool down.
1.
Turn off both the Piloto and the controller.
2.
Pull out the charge cord from the back of the controller.
(Pic 1).
3.
Gently plug the charge cord into the Piloto (Pic. 2).
DO NOT FORCE. It only inserts one way. When inserted
properly, the charge cord should fi t easily into the charging
port. Incorrectly inserting the charge cord will damage the
Piloto and may create a hazard.
4.
Push the controller’s power switch to the ON position (Pic. 3).
5.
The green Power-on LED and red Charge Status LED will
both glow (Pic. 4).
6.
Charging is complete when the red Charge Status LED
goes out.
7.
Push the controller’s power switch to the OFF position and
remove the charge cord from the Piloto.
Remove the screw
to release the
battery cover for
battery installation
and removal.
Throttle Down Position
Note:
Before turning
on the controller, the
throttle stick must be
in the down position.
Battery cover
1.
Remove the screw
from the battery
cover by turning it
counter-clockwise
using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
2.
Install 6 “AA” size
batteries in the battery
compartment following
the polarity shown
inside.
3.
Replace and
tighten the screw
clockwise.
Pic 1
Controller Battery Installation
Piloto Charging Procedure
Flying Your Piloto
• An ideal fl ying site is an open, uncluttered room that measures approximately
20 ft (6 m) wide x 20 ft (6 m) long x 8 feet (2.5 m) high.
1. HOW TO LAUNCH:
Pic 4
Pic 3
The Piloto can fl y for about 3-5 minutes after 10-15 minutes of charging.
Then, set the Piloto’s
ON/OFF switch to ON.
With the throttle (left) stick in
the down position, move the
controller’s power switch to
the ON position. The green
Power-on LED will light.
Keep fi ngers, hair,
clothing and all other
objects away from the
spinning propeller.
With the other hand, slowly move the
controller’s throttle (left) stick from the
down position to halfway up.
With one hand, grip the Piloto at the
bottom of the fuselage
Antenna (pull out
and extend before
fl ying — retract
when not in use for
safe storage)
Charge cord for Piloto
battery recharging.
On/off switch
Pic 2
Now gently toss the Piloto into the air, at a slight
upward angle. The Piloto performs best in still
conditions. If you detect any air movement, launch
into the direction air is moving from.
