INSTRUCTION MANUAL
™
Wingspan: 41 in [1040 mm]
2
Wing Area: 268 in
[17.3 dm2]
Wing Loading: 14.4 −15.5 oz/ ft
2
[44− 47 g/dm2]
Weight: 26.8 − 28.8 oz [760 − 815 g]
Length: 38.5 in [ 980 mm]
Radio: 4 channel
WARRANTY
Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both
material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Hobbico’s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material
used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor: 37mm, 1000kV outrunner,
30A ESC, 9 x 4.5
Slow-Flyer propeller
included
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico,® Inc. All rights reserved.
FLZA3602 Tx-R FLZA36 04 Rx-R
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Glue,Tools, and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mount the Wing and Tail Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Final Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Flyzone Millennium Master.
The full-size Millennium has a wingspan of 26'-1" making
this model 1:7.6 -scale (or 13%). We absolutely fell in love
with the Millennium the moment the fi rst prototype left the
ground! Its sleek lines, steady ground handling, neutral feel
and “racy” speed make it an absolute necessity for any pilot
who understands that pure, real, R/C entertainment doesn’t
have to come from imposing, complex airplanes.
NOTE: This instruction manual applies to both the Rx-R™
(receiver-ready) version and the Tx-R™ (transmitter-ready)
version of the Millennium Master. If assembling the Tx-R
version simply skip steps that do not apply.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Millennium, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com.
Open the “Airplanes” link, then select the Millennium ARF. If
there is new technical information or changes to this model a
“tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Ph. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!! Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Check the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Balance the Propeller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Balance the Model Laterally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Charge the Transmitter Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Charge the LiPo Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
AMA SAFETY CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Millennium should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Millennium, if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.
2. You must assemble the Millennium according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos.
In those instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct.
3. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition.
All components must be correctly installed so that the model
operates correctly on the ground and in the air. You must
check the operation of the model and all components before
every fl ight.
4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you’re not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying,
such as racing, 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.
2
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.
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
Radio Control System
The Rx-R version of your Millennium requires you supply your
own 4-channel transmitter and receiver. The Tx-R version comes
equipped with a Tactic™ TR624 6-Channel 2.4GHz receiver, so
you’ll need either a Tactic TX600 6-channel 2.4GHz transmitter
or any other 4-channel (or more) transmitter compatible with
the Tactic AnyLink™ 2.4GHz radio adapter (TACJ2000)*. Using
the AnyLink allows any compatible transmitter to work with
the Tactic receiver.
✱ Visit Tx-Ready.com to see the AnyLink compatibility chart or
contact Product Support at the contact information on page 4.
batteries and an advanced charger so you can charge faster
and fl y more! For the most versatility, convenience and faster
charging, the Great Planes ElectriFly® Triton™ EQ AC/DC
Charger (GPMM3155) is highly recommended for the Rx-R and
as an upgrade charger for the Tx-R and perfect for batteries
used with the Millennium. The Triton EQ may be powered either
by an external DC power source (such as a 12V battery), or
a 110V AC outlet and can charge your batteries in as little
as a half-hour or less (depending on the condition of your
batteries and the manufacturer’s specifi ed charge rate). The
Triton EQ also has an LCD digital display screen so you can
see how much capacity it took to charge the battery (handy
for making calculations including fl ight time). The Triton EQ is
a charger you can “grow into” because in addition to charging
the LiPo batteries that will be used in your Millennium, it can
also charge many other types and sizes of batteries.
Note: For use with the Triton EQ, LiPo batteries that come with
a Deans® Ultra Plug® connector will require a Charge Lead
with banana plugs/Deans Ultra Male charge lead (GPMM3148).
Batteries that come with SuperTigre connectors will require
a Charge Lead banana plugs/SuperTigre Charge Lead
(SUPM0070).
Glue,Tools , and Building Supplies
Battery
The motor and propeller combination included with the
Millennium are matched to work with an 11.1V (3S) 1800mAh
20C LiPo battery such as the Flyzone battery (HCAA6430)
included with the Tx-R. Any other LiPo with similar specifi cations
should also be suitable, but keep in mind that at approximately
5.5 oz. [160g] an 1800mAh battery is the “sweet spot” for the
Millennium. While a larger, 2100mAh battery is a perfectly
suitable alternative and has more capacity for theoretically
longer fl ight times, the heavier weight can be detected in
fl ight requiring slightly higher throttle settings for the same
performance and only marginally longer fl ight times. On an
1800mAh battery the Millennium should fl y for at least seven
minutes. Technical Info: At full-throttle with the included
propeller the motor draws approximately 24A on the ground
and approximately 20A in-fl ight. The average current draw in
fl ight is approximately 12A for an average current consumption
of approximately 205mAh per minute. Battery condition, fl ying
style and weather conditions may cause performance to vary.
Note: LiPo batteries that come with a Deans® Ultra Plug®
connector will require a SuperTigre-to-Deans Ultra Male
adapter (SUPM0040) so the battery can be connected to the
SuperTiger® connector on the ESC.
Charger
The Tx-R comes equipped with a Great Planes® 3S LiPo
balancing Smart Charger. The Smart Charger is a safe way
to charge your LiPo battery, but it’s very basic and just enough
to get you started. The Smart Charger charges at a rate of
.8 Amps, so it will take at least one-and-a-half hours or more
to charge your battery. Eventually you’ll want to get more
Other than common hobby tools the only requirements for
getting your Millennium airborne are medium or thin CA
for attaching the tail surfaces and threadlocker for some of
the screws that should be checked before fl ying. CA gluing
applicator tips are also recommended when using CA:
❍ 1/2 oz. Great Planes Medium CA (GPMR6007)
❍ Hobbico CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❍ Great Planes Pro™ Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
NOTE: The stabilizer and wing incidences and motor thrust
angles have been factory-built into this model. However,
some technically-minded modelers may wish to check these
measurements anyway. To view this information visit the web
site at www.greatplanes.com and click on “Technical Data.” Due
to manufacturing tolerances which will have little or no effect
on the way your model will fl y, please expect slight deviations
between your model and the published values.
3
KIT INSPECTION
Before starting to build, take an inventory of this kit to make
sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they
are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not
of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly,
contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing
parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the
Kit Contents list.
Hobbico Product Support
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Ph: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5
Champaign, IL 61822 Fax: (217) 398-7721
E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax. If
ordering via fax, include a Visa® or MasterCard® number and
expiration date for payment.
Mail parts orders Hobby Services
and payments by 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1
personal check to: Champaign IL 61822
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the
Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or personal
check only; no C.O.D.
If additional assistance is required for any reason contact
Product Support by e-mail at productsupport@hobbico.com,
or by telephone at (217) 398-8970.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Flyzone Millennium ARF are
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts
List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be
provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.
hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu
on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided
on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.
Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services by
calling (217) 398-0007, or via facsimile at (217) 398-7721, but
full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
CONTENTS
1
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Order No. Description
FLZA6205
FLZA6206
FLZA6207
FLZA6208
FLZA6209
FLZA6210
FLZA6211
GPMM3318
HCAA6430
GPMQ6630
Wing
Fuselage
Tail Surfaces
Canopy
Cowl
Landing Gear Set
Spinner
AC/DC 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger
3S 11.1V 1800mAh 20C LiPo Battery
Great Planes 9x4.5 Power Flow Slo-Flyer Elec Prop (2)
Order No. Description
FLZA6212
FLZA6213
FLZA6214
FLZA6215
FLZA6216
FLZA6217
GMPA4224
Decal
Wing Bolt
Propeller Adapter
Hardware
Motor
30a ESC
Servo
7
6
5
1. Wing
2. Fuselage
3. Horizontal Stabilizer
4. Vertical Stabilizer
8
9
3
4
10
2
5. Propeller
6. Spinner
7. Propeller Adapter
11
9. Nose Wheel
10. Main Landing Gear
11. Elevator Control Horn
8. Wing Bolt
4
ASSEMBLY
Mount the Wing and Tail Surfaces
1. Attach the rougher, “hook” side of the included adhesive-
❏
back Velcro strip to the fuselage fl oor where shown. Attach the
softer, “loop” side to your battery. If more Velcro is required for
additional batteries use Great Planes 1" x 6" adhesive-back
Velcro strips (GPMQ4480).
2. Test-fi t your battery in the fuselage and cut the included
❏
Velcro battery strap to the correct length to fi t around your
battery (a photo of the battery installed appears on page 8).
Round one end of the strap (making it easier to unhook later)
and install the strap in the fuselage.
This model belongs to:
Phone Number
AMA Number
See “Identify
Your Model”
on page 11.
City, State, Zip
Address
Name
3. Press the main landing gear into the mounts in the bottom
❏
of the wing as shown.
4. Guide the aileron servo wire up through the hole in the
❏
fuselage fl oor and mount the wing with the included 5mm
nylon wing bolt.
5
Tighten the bolt fi nger tight, then use a screw driver to turn it
an additional half-turn.
5. Slide the horizontal stabilizer (stab) into the fuselage, then
❏
key in the vertical stabilizer (fi n). The fi n self-aligns, but view
the stab from above to make sure it is centered and aligned too.
7. Mount the control horn to the right elevator with the
❏
retainer on the other side. Cut off the excess part of the horn
that protrudes through the retainer, then add a few drops of CA.
6. Apply medium or thin CA all the way around the stab
❏
and fi n to glue them to the fuselage.
6
Final Assembly
8. Connect the elevator and rudder pushrods to the horns
❏
with the keepers—the elevator pushrods connect to the outer
holes in the horns and the rudder pushrod connects to the
middle hole in the horn.
1. Temporarily mount the prop adapter, spinner and propeller.
❏
7
“Break” “Break”
2" [51mm]2" [51mm]
2. Mark the C.G. on the top of the wing. Usually this would be
❏
done with small strips of tape so you can feel the C.G. locations
with your fi ngers while suspending the model upside-down, but
tape can peel off the paint, so another method has to be used
for marking the C.G. that you can still feel with your fi ngers.
NOTE: This is where your model should balance for the
fi rst fl ights. Later, you may experiment by shifting the C.G.
1/4" [6mm] forward or 1/4" [6mm] back to change the fl ying
characteristics. Moving the C.G. forward will improve the
smoothness and stability, but the model will then be less
aerobatic (which may be fi ne for less-experienced pilots).
Moving the C.G. aft makes the model more maneuverable
and aerobatic for experienced pilots. In any case, start at
the recommended balance point and do not at any time
balance the model outside the specifi ed range.
4. Mount your battery in the fuselage. Place the cockpit
❏
hatch onto the fuselage, then turn the model upside-down
lifting it with your fi ngers at the pins that mark the balance
point. If the fuselage doesn’t balance level as shown in the
photo, reposition the battery as necessary until you can get
the fuselage level.
5. Once you know where the battery goes mount the receiver
❏
with the included adhesive-back Velcro patches, or doublesided adhesive foam tape (not included). Re check the C.G.
3. Insert a pin into both sides of the top of the wing 2"
❏
[51mm] back from the leading edge at the “break.” After the
C.G. has been checked the pins will be removed.
6. Once the battery location has been fi nalized, you could
❏
mark the fuselage so you will always know where to mount
the battery.
7. Connect the servos and ESC to their respective channels
❏
in the receiver and secure the receiver antenna(s) with tape.
8
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
FULL
THROTTLE
RUDDER & NOSE
WHEEL MOVES
RIGHT
ELEVATOR
MOVES DOWN
RIGHT AILERON
MOVES UP
LEFT AILERON
MOVES DOWN
4-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP
(STANDARD MODE 2)
Check the Controls
The next few steps will require working on the model with
the radio turned on and power to the motor. To prevent
an accident or possible injury, temporarily remove the
spinner cone and propeller.
1. Turn on the transmitter and lower the throttle stick all the
❏
way. Center all the trims and connect the battery to the ESC.
If everything is working correctly you should hear one, low-
pitch beep from the ESC (“beep” ). This signals that the motor
is not yet “armed,” but is ready to be armed and is receiving
a signal from the receiver. To arm the motor when ready to
fl y, advance the throttle stick all the way, listen for another,
single beep (“beep” ), then return the throttle stick to off and
hear two more beeps (“beep, beep”). Now the motor will turn
whenever the throttle stick is advanced.
If, when you connect the battery you hear consecutive, higher-
pitch beeps (“BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. BEEP…” ) this indicates that
the throttle stick is not all the way down to the “off” position, or
that the throttle servo direction is reversed. To fi x this, return
the throttle stick to off, or disconnect battery and reverse the
throttle servo direction in transmitter.
If you hear consecutive, fast, loud beeps (“BEEP! BEEP!
BEEP! BEEP!...”), this indicates that the ESC not receiving
a signal from the receiver. Either the receiver is not bound to
the transmitter, or the transmitter is off.
Once you have the motor fi gured out and set correctly continue
to set up the rest of the controls:
3. Take each screw out of the screw-lock connectors on
❏
all the pushrods and lightly “wet” the threads of the screws
with threadlocker. With the radio on and the controls centered,
reinstall and tighten the screws with the control surfaces and
nose wheel centered.
2. Use the transmitter to make sure all the controls respond
❏
in the correct direction.
4. Also remove the screw in the collar that locks the elevator
❏
pushrods together, add threadlocker to the screw, reinstall it in
the collar, center the elevators and securely tighten the screw.
Set the Control Throws
To ensure a successful fi rst fl ight, set up your Millennium
according to the control throws specifi ed in this manual. The
throws have been determined through actual fl ight testing
and accurate record-keeping allowing the model to perform
in the manner in which it was intended. If, after you have
become accustomed to the way the Millennium fl ies, you
would like to change the throws to suit your taste, that is
fi ne. However, too much control throw could make the model
too responsive and diffi cult to control, so remember, “more
is not always better.”
9
Pushrod Farther Out
Pushrod Closer In
Use a ruler at the widest part (front to back) of the trailing edge
of each control surface to measure the throws, then adjust
as necessary to get the measurements in the following chart.
If your radio does not have dual rates, we recommend setting
the throws at the low rate, or between the high and low rates.
NOTE: The throws are measured at the widest part of the
elevators, rudder and ailerons.
These are the recommended control surface throws:
[8 mm] 9°
ELEVATORRUDDERAILERONS
[16mm] 13°
LOW RATE
Up
5/16"
[8 mm] 9°
Right
5/8"
[16mm] 13°
Down
5/16"
Left
5/8"
HIGH RATE
Up
7/16 "
[11mm] 12°
Right
1"
[25 mm] 21°
Down
7/16 "
[11mm] 12°
Left
1"
[25 mm] 21°
MORE
THROW
LESS
THROW
PREFLIGHT
Balance the Propeller
An unbalanced prop can cause enough vibration to damage
parts or break glue joints. At the least, an unbalanced prop
reduces motor performance.
Up
1/4 "
[6mm] 9°
If you don’t get the throws specified you can use the
programming in your transmitter to adjust the servo travel, and/
or adjust the throws mechanically by changing the mounting
location of the pushrods in the servo arm and control surfaces
as shown:
Down
1/4 "
[6mm] 9°
Pushrod Farther OutLESS
Up
3/8"
[10mm] 14°
Down
3/8"
[10mm] 14°
THROW
MORE
Pushrod Closer In
THROW
1. Use a Top Flite® Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer
❏
(TOPQ5700) to balance your propeller and spare propellers.
Use a single-edge razor blade or sandpaper to remove material
from the heavy blade until the prop balances.
2. Once you have all the control throws set and are done
❏
working on the model with your radio system turned on,
remount the propeller and spinner to the motor.
10
Balance the Model Laterally
1. With the wing level, have an assistant help you lift the
❏
model by the motor propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse
under the tail skid. Do this several times.
2. If one wing always drops when you lift the model, it means
❏
that side is heavy. Balance the airplane by adding weight to the
other wing tip. An airplane that has been laterally balanced
will track better in loops and other maneuvers.
Identify Your Model
Note: LiPo batteries require special care and handling. Be
certain to follow the instructions that came with your LiPo
battery and charger to charge and handle them correctly. If
using the Smart Charger, refer to Smart Charger instructions
for charging. Note that the Smart Charger has an internal timer
that automatically discontinues the charge after 160 minutes
(2 hours, 40 minutes). Some larger batteries in the 2100mAh
range that are deeply discharged may require longer than 160
minutes to charge, prompting the Smart Charger to shut off. If
this happens, simply disconnect the battery from the charger,
wait for the GREEN LED to illuminate, and then reconnect
the battery to the charger to continue charging.
No matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if
you fl y somewhere on your own, you should always have your
name, address, telephone number and AMA number on or
inside your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club fl ying sites
and AMA sanctioned fl ying events. Fill out the identifi cation
tag on page 5 and place it on or inside your model.
Charge the Transmitter Batteries
Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your
radio control system to charge the batteries in your transmitter.
You should always charge your transmitter batteries the night
before you go fl ying, and at other times as recommended by the
radio manufacturer. If your transmitter uses non-rechargeable,
dry-cell batteries, make sure they are in good condition.
CAUTION: Unless the instructions that came with your
radio system state differently, the initial charge on new
transmitter and receiver batteries should be done for 15
hours using the slow-charger that came with the radio
system. This will “condition” the batteries so that the next
charge may be done using the fast-charger of your choice.
If the initial charge is done with a fast-charger the batteries
may not reach their full capacity and you may be fl ying with
batteries that are only partially charged.
Charge the LiPo Battery
Range Check
Most radio systems have a procedure for ground-checking
the operational range. This usually involves something such
as the pilot walking a distance away from the model while
operating the controls with an assistant holding the model
confi rming that everything is operating correctly. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions that came with your radio to perform
this check with the motor off and with the motor running at
various speeds. If the radio does not pass the range check
do not fl y! Find and correct the problem fi rst.
AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or
the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows,
or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been proven to be
airworthy by having been previously, successfully fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid having models fl y
in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
If you haven’t yet done so, charge your LiPo battery. If uncertain
of the state-of-charge of your battery, you can either reconnect
it to your charger, or use a battery checker (HCAP0275) to
check the condition of the battery. A battery checker is the
best way to check the condition of your batteries at the fl ying
fi eld to make sure you don’t inadvertently try to fl y your plane
with a discharged battery.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
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2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with fl ying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight line.
Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles
of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance with
the frequency sharing agreement listed [in the complete
AMA Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch
a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the model
other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground,
except while landing.
hold knife-edge at full-throttle. It will exhibit a slight amount
of down pitch with rudder, but that can easily be mixed out if
desired with a small amount of elevator-to-rudder mixing. Like
most models, the Millennium also benefi ts from approximately
30% negative exponential on the high-rate throws for the
elevator and ailerons.
Flying “normally,” the Millennium consumes approximately
205mAh/minute which should provide approximately 7 minutes
of motor run time on an 1800mAh battery—of course, the run
time you can expect depends on several factors such as the
condition of your batteries, your fl ying style and even the wind
conditions (fl ying on windy days typically consumes more
power than when fl ying on calm days).
To fi nd out for yourself how long you can fl y, set your timer to
5 minutes. Fly until the timer sounds, then land. Use a charger
with a digital display to fi nd out how much capacity it took to
recharge the battery (indicating how much capacity was used).
The target is to use 80% of your battery’s capacity, so multiply
your battery’s capacity by .8 to fi nd out how much you have
available. Compare the capacity used to 80% of your battery’s
capacity and adjust your fl ight time accordingly.
FLYING
Before taking your Millennium to the air, reduce your takeoff
work load by making sure the plane rolls straight ahead. Taxi
the Millennium back and forth a few times under its own power—
do this over a paved surface if possible. If the Millennium
doesn’t roll straight adjust the nose steering pushrod in the
screw-lock connector on the rudder servo arm until you can
get it to roll straight.
In the air, the Millennium doesn’t exhibit any particular
characteristics that you need to be made aware of ahead of
time, other than it may help to carry a “click” or two of throttle
when landing. Otherwise, the Millennium responds as you
would expect and fl airs nicely for soft landings. It handles well
at reduced throttle settings, but also fl ies rather “zippy” at fullthrottle! The Millennium fl ies inverted well and can just about
For example: If using the recommended 1800mAh battery,
to prevent over-discharging your target capacity available
is 1440mAh (1800mAh x .8 = 1440mAh). If you fl y for fi ve
minutes and it takes 1000mAh to recharge your battery, you
still have 440mAh to go before you should land, so adjust your
timer to increase your fl ight time accordingly until you reach
your 1440mAh target. (You could also divide 1000mAh by
fi ve minutes to fi gure a current consumption rate of 200mAh/
minute. Divide 1440mAh by 200mAh/minute to conclude that
you can fl y for 7.2 minutes [7 min. 12 sec.]—but round down
to 7 minutes.)
One fi nal note about fl ying your model. Have a goal or fl ight
plan in mind for every fl ight. This can be learning a new
maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know,
or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions
(such as on high or low rates). This is not necessarily to
improve your skills (though it is never a bad idea!), but more
importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively
attempting a maneuver and suddenly fi nding that you’ve run
out of time, altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be
deliberate, not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a
loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating
rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading),
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you
are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A fl ight plan greatly
reduces the chances of crashing your model just because
of poor planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.
Have a ball! But always stay in control
and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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