SAFETY RULES
• Always launch the airplane away from people
and obstacles
• Never point the airplane at anyone
or anything
• Always launch skyward
• Do not launch indoors
1.
Choose an open field, free of trees, power lines
and other obstacles. Hold the model in your hand
over your head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the airplane into the wind, keeping
the wing level.
2.
The airplane should climb gently and turn
gradually. If it stalls and crashes, adjust the elevator.
If it does not turn, bend the rudder slightly to the left
or right. Refer to the “TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC
SWARM JR.” section for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU
ARE FLYING YOUR FREE-FLIGHT SWARM JR.
The most important thing that determines how well
your airplane flies is how well you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far you must be in a
large area away from houses, streets, trees and
overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every flight. Make
sure the wing is not broken and is securely attached
to the fuselage. Make sure the tail parts are not
cracked or broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free-flight airplane into the
wind. Do not fly the airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than 60
seconds. If you do, this may overheat the batteries in
the airplane or your charger and damage them.
REPAIR:
If the fuselage is cracked or damaged,
apply white glue and cellophane tape and let it dry
overnight.
WARNING: Do not
use super glue. It will damage
the foam. If the wing or tail becomes damaged,
apply cellophane tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico Co., Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
1. Caution: Always launch the airplane away from people and obstacles.
It is
important to adjust or “trim,” your airplane before each flight. Select an open area to
test your plane.
2.
With the motor off, grasp the airplane fuselage and gently toss the airplane into the
wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the
diagram below. If your plane dives (A) or crashes (B) follow the steps below until you
have a correct path (C).
A
= Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B
= Stall and crash. Bend elevators down slightly.
C
= Correct flight path.
D
= To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E
= To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3.
If needed, using a hobby knife, carefully cut
along the sides
of the elevator and top
and bottom of the rudders. Repeat step 2 until proper flight is achieved.
TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC SWARM JR. (must be done before flying)
(Cut only if needed)
Elevator Adjustment
(only if needed)
Rudder Adjustment
(only if needed)
FLYING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SWARM JR.
D
E
A
B
C
