Flyzone HCAA1990 User Manual

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Please read though this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this
airplane prior to assembly.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

®

Inc. 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, Inc. reser ves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that

Hobbico, Inc.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 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:

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.

Requires 8 “AA”Batteries

(Not Included)

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HCAZ1990 for HCAA1990 V1.0

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Champaign IL 61822

USA

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE FLYING. IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS CONCERNING THE USE OF THIS MODEL.

Champaign, Illinois

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Your Aero Scout should not be considered a to y, b ut
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions
very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its
performance capabilities, the Aero Scout, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage
to property.

1. Operate the plane according to instructions.
DO NOT alter or modify the model. If you make any
modifications, you 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.Be sure to
check clevises or other connectors often and replace
them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.

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

4.If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown
this type of model before, we recommend that y ou get
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C
club for your first flights. 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.You can also contact the National
Academy of Aeronautics (AMA) which has over 2,500
chartered clubs across the countr y.Instructor training
programs and insured newcomer training are
available through an y of these clubs Contact the AMA
at the following address or toll-free phone number:

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele.[phone]

Fax [phone]

Or via the Internet at: www.modelaircraft.org
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 flying
instructions carefully and completely. We hope you
enjoy flying your Aero Scout plane.

• Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery:
Rechargeable batteries which are used to power
the airplane.NiMH batteries are lighter and smaller
that most other types of rechargeable batteries.

• Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that
sends the signal to the control unit, or RX.

• Rudder: Controls direction.

GLOSSARY

PRECAUTIONS

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FCC REQUIREMENT

Carrier Frequency: 27.145MHz Carrier Frequency: 49.680MHz

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.

Antenna

Antenna

Power

LED

Charge

Indicator

LED

Power

Rudder
Control

Throttle

Rudder
Control

Switch

Charge

Button

UNP A CKING THE BOX

Check the parts against the list below.If any parts are
damaged or missing, give us a call at:[phone].

1.Transmitter Antenna

2.Transmitter

3. Aero Scout

4. Landing Gear

5. 4.8V 150mAh NiMH Batter y

6. Spare Propeller

Preparing the Plane and Transmitter

1. Attach the landing gear by sliding the “U” bend

into the plastic retainer as shown.

2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the

transmitter and insert eight “AA” batteries following
the diagram on the battery cover.

3. Route the charge lead through the opening on

the transmitter as shown.

Transmitter Cautions:

• Do not use rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLYAIRFRAME PARTS AND HARDWARE

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4. Reinstall the battery cover. Ensure that the
charge lead is not pinched or severed when the
cover is reinstalled.

5. Inser t the antenna into the top of the transmitter.
Turn the antenna clockwise to screw it in place.Do
not overtighten antenna.

6. Finally, if it has not already been done, remove
the tape holding the antenna to the tail of the plane
and unwind the antenna.Do NOT cut off the e xcess
antenna wire.

Charging the Plane’s NiMH Batteries

1. With the power switch on the transmitter set to
“OFF,”connect the battery to the charge lead on the
bottom of the transmitter.

2. Press and hold the charge button down on the
transmitter for 3 minutes or until the small yellow dot
on the battery turns orange. Always use your finger
to depress the charge button.NEVER tape it down or
otherwise modify it.Doing so could cause damage to
the battery or the transmitter.

3.During charging, feel the battery every so often to
see if it is starting to warm up.A warmed up (but not
hot) battery pack is a sign that it is fully charged.
Once the pack is warm, disconnect it from the
charger. Depending on how much charge was
already in the pack, you ma y ha v e to disconnect the
battery early.

IMPORTANT! NEVER LEAVE A

CHARGING BATTERY UNATTENDED.

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4.After each flight, completely discharge the battery
by holding the plane and running the motor until the
motor starts to pulse on and off.Remove the battery
pack from the airplane and allow it to cool
completely before recharging.

Battery Charging Precautions

1.Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery! When
you plug the battery into the charger, there is no way
to know how much charge is left in the battery
(unless you have just completed a flight in which the
battery was run all the way down or have fully
discharged the battery). If you put too much charge
into the battery, it will get very hot. This may result in
melting the plastic battery cover, causing the cells to
vent and damaging the charger! Always remove the
battery from your Aero Scout before charging.

2. Remember to check the temperature of the
battery continuously during the charge. Unplug the
battery as soon as it warms up (before it gets hot),
even if the yellow dot has not turned orange.

3. If your battery is not completely discharged
before charging, the charging time may take less
than 3 minutes.Again, only let the battery get warm
to the touch – not hot.

4. If you use a different battery charger, charge this
battery pack only at a maximum charge rate of

0.1 amp or 100 mAh.A higher charge rate will charge
the battery pack too quickly and heat up the wires.

5. A properly cared for battery pack will last a long
time. If the battery pack is continually overcharged
or charged at too high of a rate, the life of the
battery pack will be shortened.

WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat
the battery and charger, resulting in personal injury
or damage to surroundings.

Battery Recycling

ATTENTION: The product you have

purchased is powered by a rechargeable
battery. At the end of the battery’s useful
life, under various state and local laws, it

may be illegal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste system. Check with your
local solid waste officials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer .

Check the Control Directions

1. Be sure your transmitter has fresh “AA” batter ies
installed (not included).Turn on the transmitter.

2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the
plane and connect the battery.

FIRST FLIGHT

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3. Slide the battery into the plane and reattach the
battery cover.

4. Check the operation of the motor and rudder. If
either does not operate correctly, DO NOT FLY.

The Aero Scout should be flown only when the
wind speed is 5 mph or less. If the wind is calm or

very light, the Aero Scout will be docile and easy to
control. Also, find an area clear of trees, power lines
and other structures. A flying field for R/C planes is
best. Don’t fly around groups of people, especially
children or within 6-miles of existing R/C flying fields.

1. Find an open area free of buildings, trees, power
lines and people.

2. For your first few flights, fly only when the wind is
calm. After you are comfortable with the airplane,
you can fly in winds that are no more than 5 miles
per hour. If flown in stronger winds, the plane may
be blown downwind and not have enough power to
get back.

3. Make sure the battery pack is fully charged and
that the transmitter has fresh “AA”batteries installed.

4.If others are flying in the same area, make sure that
they are not using the same frequency as your radio
system.The frequency sticker is located on the bottom
of your transmitter .This is the frequency you are using.
If someone is on the same frequency, DO NOT s witch
on your transmitter until they are done flying.

1. Perform a range check on your radio system
before each flight. Switch on the transmitter and
then connect the battery inside the plane. Have a
helper hold the airplane. Caution: Keep your hands
behind the propeller.The motor on the Aero Scout
does NOT require arming for operation.As soon as
the battery is connected, depressing the throttle
control will activate the motor. With the transmitter
antenna collapsed, walk 100 feet away from the
airplane, holding the transmitter with the antenna
pointing up. Move the control stick, checking that
the control surface responds. Press the throttle
trigger to check the motor.If you still have control of
the airplane, it is safe to extend the transmitter
antenna and fly the airplane. If you do not have
control of the plane, make sure the batteries in the
transmitter are fresh and the battery in the plane is
charged. Also, make sure the wire antenna is
extending out the back of the airplane.

FL YING THE AERO SCOUT

PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF

CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE

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2.With the throttle fully depressed, hand launch the
Aero Scout into the wind, at a slight upward angle.
Note: For the first couple of flights, we recommend
having a helper hand launch the airplane.

3.Your transmitter controls the altitude, direction and
speed of the airplane. The thumb stick controls the
direction and the trigger on the transmitter controls
the speed and altitude. The Aero Scout gains
altitude only while under power .The longer you hav e
the motor at full speed, the higher it will gradually
climb.Taking power off will cause the Aero Scout to
decrease in altitude.The plane will NOT climb while
banked in a turn under power. Power should be
applied when exiting a turn to maintain altitude.

4. When your airplane is moving away from you,
moving the rudder stick to the left will make your
plane turn to the left. Moving the stick to the right
will make the airplane turn to the right. To stop the
turn, move the stick the opposite direction until the
airplane is flying straight.

5.When the airplane is coming toward you, moving the
rudder stick left still causes left rudder, but y our airplane
goes to your right.In short, you ha ve to re verse the w ay
you control the rudder.Here’s a good wa y to f amiliarize
yourself with the controls:When the airplane is coming
toward you, turn your body so that you are facing the
same direction the airplane is going, looking over your
shoulder at the airplane. Now when you move the
rudder stick left, the plane will go to your left.

6. Don’t let the airplane get too far away from you.
The farther away it is , the harder it is to see what the
airplane is doing.

7.When learning to fly, it is best to k eep the airplane
high enough so that if you make a mistake, you
have enough altitude to correct the mistake.

It’s a known fact among fellow R/C pilots that your
airplane will land. It is up to you as to where and
how it lands.

1.For your first couple of flights w e recommend that
you attempt to land before the motor stops.

2.When the transmitter battery power gets low, the
LED will go out.When this happens, it’s time to land
your Aero Scout.

3. During your first flight, while at a high altitude,
turn the motor off by releasing the throttle and note
how the Aero Scout reacts. This will give you an
idea of how the airplane will react during a landing.

4. To land the Aero Scout, fly downwind, past the
landing area.Gently turn into the wind and cycle the
throttle off and on so that the airplane starts to
come down. Adjust the throttle as needed to reach
the landing area, but not fly past it.

5. Just before landing, at about 1 foot above the
ground, release the throttle and the Aero Scout
should safely land.

Remove the battery from the airplane. Then, switch
the transmitter off.Allow the motor and battery to cool
before recharging. Check the airplane over to make
sure nothing has come loose or may be damaged.

AFTER THE FLIGHT

Caution: If, during a rough landing, the
propeller on the Aero Scout should become
jammed and cannot rotate with the throttle in
the run position, the battery and speed
control will become very hot. Immediately
take your finger off of the throttle trigger to
stop the motor.If you fail to do this, the motor,
and/or battery will be damaged.

LANDING THE AERO SCOUT

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Even the best R/C pilots in the world damage their
airplanes every now and then. In the unfortunate
event that you damage your airplane, repairs are
fairly simple to make yourself. If there are any
cracks in the wing or fuselage, apply 6-minute
epoxy or white glue to the broken areas and hold
together with clear packaging tape. Let the glue
cure, leaving the tape in place for added strength.

To order replacement parts for your Aero Scout, use
the order numbers in the list below. Replacement
parts are available only as listed.Replacement parts
are not available from Product Support, but can be
purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet
order firms. If you need assistance locating a dealer
to purchase parts, contact:

Product Support

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Stock #.............Description

HCAA3245 .......Main Wing

HCAA3246 .......Tail Set

HCAA3247 .......Batter y 150 mAh NiMH

HCAQ3485.......Propeller (2)

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battery recharges in just minutes on the provided DC battery charger. A 3­channel transmitter is also included.Available on 27MHz (Black, HCAB0020) or
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