Hobbico FlyZone Sky Scream Assembly 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 this model.

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 model. 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 user­assembled 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.

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AIRPLANE

AIRPLANE

Requires 8 “AA” and 6 “D”

Alkaline Batteries (not included)

Quiet Electric Flight

Radio-Controlled Model

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Your SKY SCREAMER™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. Tes t 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 straight,
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 SCREAMER.

Electronic Control Unit: This unit controls the motors.
Also, it monitors the battery voltage and turns off the
motors when the voltage gets low. That way there will
be enough battery power to only operate the motors for
steering during the landing.

Motors: The motors rotate the props to provide thrust.

NiMH Battery: Rechargeable batteries which are used

to power the airplane.

Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that sends
the signal to the receiver. As you move the sticks on the
transmitter, the motors in the airplane will react
accordingly.

GLOSSARY

PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

AND OTHERS.

FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTION

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UNPACKING THE BOX

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

Part Name Qty.

❏1. Transmitter Antenna.............1

❏2. Transmitter...........................1

❏3. Fuselage ..............................1

❏4. Charger................................1

❏5. Wing ...................................1

❏6. Horizontal Stabilizer............1

❏7. Landing Gear.......................1

❏8. NiMH Battery ......................1

❏9. Fin .......................................1

❏10. Screwdriver .........................1

❏11. Propellers ............................4

❏12. Wrench ...............................1

ITEMS NOT SHOWN

Part Name Qty.

❏ Spare Wing..........................1

❏ Spare Tail Set .......................1

❏ Instruction Manual ..............1

❏ Instruction Video .................1

Welcome to the world of R/C Aero modeling. You will
find your new hobby to be exciting, very interesting,
and most of all, a lot of fun. You have purchased, quite
possibly, the best flying, the most reliable, and the
easiest flying R/C airplane available today. Be sure to
follow the written instructions and the video
instructions completely and in detail, doing this will
assure you a successful first flight and many continued
hours of enjoyment from your new R/C hobby.

❏1. Locate the fin, the fuselage, the horizontal

stabilizer

and the wrench.

❏2. Remove the small nuts and washers already placed on

the

threaded shafts located on the bottom of the fin.

❏3. Carefully place the threaded shafts

through the holes
in the horizontal stabilizer as shown in the photo above.
Note: Make sure the fin is placed through the horizontal
stabilizer with the decals up as shown above.

❏ 4. Insert the horizontal stabilizer/fin combination

through the holes in the tail boom as shown in the
above photo. Make sure you place the fin on the top of
the horizontal stabilizer by checking that the decals are
on the top side of the horizontal stabilizer. It is also
important to make sure that the fin fits completely flat
against the horizontal stabilizer.

❏ 5. Replace the nuts and washers onto the threaded

shafts that extend below the tail boom using the wrench
supplied with the model. Do not overtighten these nuts;
this could damage both the horizontal stabilizer and the

INSTALL THE HORIZONTAL

STABILIZER & FIN

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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