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local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
4. Check the operation of the model and all components
before each fl ight.
5.
DO NOT install the propeller UNTIL you have
completed ALL FOUR of the following steps!
A. You MUST confi rm that the radio system is functioning
properly.
B. Understand the operation of the motor/failsafe/ESC
in all possible operation scenarios.
C. Learn how to properly power up and power down for
each fl ight (see back page).
D. Complete all of the steps in this manual, prior to the
prop installation on page 18.
Install the propeller only AFTER you have completed
these four steps.
6. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, or
if a motor or battery larger than ones in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately
the quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to
the performance or safety of your completed model.
Remember: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Meaning of Special Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Academy of Model Aeronautics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTENTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KIT INSPECTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mount the Landing Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mount the Floats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mount the Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizer . . . . . . . 8
Mount the Wings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Install the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Receiver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Failsafe Setting and Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tactic Failsafe Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Testing the Failsafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ESC Operation/Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Center the Control Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FINAL FLIGHT PREPARATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Motor and Prop Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mount the Propeller and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Check the Center of Gravity (C.G.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FLYING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
REPAIRS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
POWERING UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
