Flyzone HCAA1985 User Manual

ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION

Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this
airplane before beginning to assemble the kit.

Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions
about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at [phone] and we’ll be glad to help.

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, 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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised to return 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.

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AIRPLANE

AIRPLANE

8 (AA) Alkaline Batteries

Electronic Speed Control

(Great Planes C-12

GPMM2015 is recommended)

3-Channel Radio

2 Micro Servos

Entire Contents © Copyright 2006 HCAZ1175 for HCAA1985 & HCAA1979 V2

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Printed in China

RTF Version Requires

ARF Version Requires

Your Sky Pilot plane is not a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like an actual airplane. Because of its realistic
performance, the model, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to
yourself and spectators or damage property.

We highly recommend that you get experienced,
knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights, to make your R/C modeling experience
totally enjoyable.You’ll learn faster and avoid risking

your model before you’re truly ready to solo. Your
local hobby shop has information about flying clubs
in your area whose membership includes qualified
instructors. You can also contact the national
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has
more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country.
Instructor training programs and insured newcomer
training are available through any one of these clubs.

Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone
number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org

1. Assemble the plane according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model. If you make any
modifications, you will void your warranty.

2. Test the operation of the model before each flight
to insure that all equipment is operating properly,
and that the model remains structurally sound.

3. Fly only on calm days (with wind speeds less than
5 mph) and in large open areas free of trees, people,
buildings or any other obstacles.

Remember: Take your time and follow the
instructions to end up with a well-built model that is
durable and easy to fly.

The R/C model hobby becomes more and more
enjoyable as your experience grows. Your chances for
success and graduation to higher levels are very good
if you take your time and follow the assembly and
flying instructions carefully and completely. We hope
you enjoy flying your Sky Pilot plane.

Electronic Speed Control/Receiver (ESC/RX): This unit
controls the speed of the motor and the control surfaces.

Elevator: Controls the altitude.

Rudder: Controls direction.

Motor: The motor rotates the prop to provide thrust.

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery:

Rechargeable batteries which are used to power the
airplane. NiMH batteries are lighter and smaller than
most other types of rechargable batteries.

Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that sends
the signal to the control unit. Moving the stick
controls the direction and climb/descent. The throttle
lever controls the motor.

GLOSSARY

PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

AND OTHERS; FOLLOW THESE

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION

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AIRFRAME PARTS AND HARDWARE

Part Name Qty.

❏ 1. Fuselage/Stabilizer ........................................1

❏ 2. Propeller ......................................................2

❏ 3. Peak Charger ................................................1

❏ 4. 1100 mAh NiMH Battery ..............................1

❏ 5. Screwdriver ..................................................1

❏ 6. Wing ............................................................1

❏ 7. Rudder ..........................................................1

❏ 8. Transmitter ....................................................1

❏ 9. Mounting Screws (wing=1, struts=4) ............5

❏ 10. Instructional DVD ........................................1

❏ 11. Struts ............................................................2

Decal (Not Shown in Photo) ........................1

UNPACKING THE BOX

Check the parts against the list below.

If any parts are damaged or missing, give us a call at: [phone].

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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FCC REQUIREMENT

Carrier Frequency: 27

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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1. The decals for the Sky Pilot are already cut-out
on the decal sheet. Peel the decals off of the sheet
and apply them to the plane using the box as a guide
to their location.

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2. Insert the fin into the fin holder. Use two
medium screws to attach the fin to the holder. Be
careful to not over tighten the screws.

(If you have the Ready-to-Fly version of the Sky Pilot
with the radio system already installed, skip to
PREPARE THE TRANSMITTER, page 5.)

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1. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install the

rubber bushings and metal grommets in both servos.

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2. Use the screws, included with your servos, to
attach the servos to the servo tray. Note that both
servo arm output shafts are towards the front.

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3. Clean the back side of the receiver (not
included) with rubbing alcohol. Apply double-sided
tape (not included) to the back of the receiver. Then,
install the receiver in the fuselage, on top of the
battery holder.

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4. Route the antenna through the antenna tube,
located at the top back of the servo tray, and out the
tail of the fuselage. Caution: Do not cut the excess

antenna exiting out the aft end of the fuselage.
Cutting the antenna will reduce the range of the
radio system.

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5. Plug the right servo into the elevator servo
socket and the left servo into the rudder servo socket
of the receiver. Note: If using a 4-channel, 2-stick
transmitter, modelers that are just learning to fly will
have fewer problems if the rudder servo is plugged
into the aileron socket of the receiver. This will allow
the right stick to be used for the rudder and elevator.

RADIO INSTALLATION

(ALMOST-READY-T0-FLY VERSION)

INSTALL THE FIN

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x 2

ACTUAL SIZE