Hobbico HCAA60, HCAA62, HCAA61 User Manual

Champaign, Illinois

[phone], Ext. 5

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

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 user­assembled 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.

HCAZ3040 for HCAA60**, HCAA61**, HCAA62** V1.0 © Copyright 2003

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Wingspan: 60 in [1525mm]

Wing Area: 660 sq in [43 dm2]

Weight: 5.5 lbs [2490 g]

Wing Loading: 19 oz/sq ft [58 g/dm2]

Length: 49 in [1245mm]

Radio: Futaba 4VF

Engine: O.S. 40 LA (.40 cu in [6.5cc] two-stroke)

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THIS MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:

HCAA60**, HCAA61** and HCAA62**

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hobbico
SuperStar MKII .40 Select. You've made the right decision by
purchasing a “real” model airplane with a .40-size engine and a
4-channel radio. Once assembled and set up, there will be no
fiddling with a temperamental engine or constant troubleshooting
to figure out how to get the model to fly. Under the guidance of a
flight instructor, all you'll have to do is concentrate on learning to
fly. And after you've mastered the SuperStar MKII, the engine
and radio may be installed in your next model!

There are two parts to this manual. The first par t, Assembly,
guides you through a few simple steps to put the model
together. The second part, Setup, takes you through initial
adjustments and flight preparation. Do not overlook any of the
important setup procedures and follow the instructions all the
way to the end. Anything skipped in the shop will have to be
done at the field, which will take up some of your flight time.

1.Your SuperStar MKII .40 Select 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 SuperStar MKII .40 Select, if not assembled
and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage to property.

2.You must assemble the model 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 drawings or sketches. In those instances the
written instructions should be considered as correct.

3.You must check the operation of the model bef ore every flight
to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has
remained structurally sound. Be sure to check clevises or other
connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of
wear or fatigue.

Before starting to build, inspect the parts in this kit to make sure
they are of acceptable quality.If any parts are not of acceptable
quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact:

Hobbico Product Support

Phone: [phone], Ext. 5

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

When ready to fly, you'll need the
equipment to fuel the plane and
start the engine. Perhaps you've
already made arrangements with
the R/C club or your flight instructor
to borrow their equipment, but
eventually you'll want to get your
own.Refer to the side panel on the
kit box cover for information on the

Hobbico ARF/RTF Field Pack
(HCAP5115). This Field Pack

contains the items you will need to go flying except for 10%
Nitromethane Glow Fuel.

The items contained in the field pack above are:

❏ Hobbico Hand-Crank Fuel Pump (HCAP3015)
❏ Hobbico HOT SHOT

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2 Glow Starter (HCAP2520)

❏ Hobbico Safety Stick Engine Starter (HCAP3335)
❏ Hobbico Recoil Fuel Tubing (HCAP2200)
❏ Great Planes

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Silicone Field Tubing (GPMQ4131)

❏ Great Planes Fuel Can Fittings Set (GPMP4155)
❏ Top Flite

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Power Point®10x6 Propeller (TOPQ5085)

❏ Hobbico 4-Way Wrench (HCAP2550)
❏ O.S.

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Max #A3 Glow Plug (OSMG2690)

❏ Field Tote

You will also need a standard flat screwdriver, a Phillips
screwdriver and a set of common household pliers for
assembly and maintenance.

Field Equipment

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality
kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and flyability of
your finished model depends on how you prepare 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 y our
completed model.

Protect Your Model,Yourself and Others

Follow these Important Safety Precautions

The best thing you can do to insure success is to find a flight
instructor who will inspect your model for airworthiness and

provide flying lessons. It cannot be stated strongly enough
that, if you do not already know how to fly an R/C airplane,
you will probably not be able to fly this model by yourself. It
may appear to be easy, but ov er-controlling and disorientation
quickly overcome inexperienced fliers, swiftly ending their first
flight.Many have tried to teach themselves, b ut most become
discouraged and end up quitting the hobby, or destroy se v er al
models before they are ab le to solo.If you haven't y et done so,

contact the local hobby shop and ask them to introduce
you to an instructor or an R/C club representative.If there

is no club or experienced R/C pilot nearby, it would be worth
even a long drive to find one–if only f or just a f ew flight lessons
(then you'll have an idea of what to expect).

If there is no hobby shop in your area, contact the AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics), the governing body of model
aeronautics. The AMA can direct you to the closest R/C club
whose membership should have qualified flight instructors.
With the added benefit of insurance coverage provided by the
AMA, most clubs require AMA membership to fly at their field.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

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

Introduction

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Charge the Batteries

❏ 1. In the fuselage (fuse), connect the plug from the battery

pack, labeled “BATTERY 1”, to the plug from the on/off switch,
labeled “BATTERY 2.”

❏ 2. As shipped, the rechargeable batteries in the SuperStar

MKII are only partially charged. If you wish to begin assembly
right away, go ahead and do so. If the batteries quit while
performing the Setup procedures (beginning on page 4), they will
have to be charged at that time for 16 hours. If you don't plan to
begin assembly now, go ahead and charge the batteries for 10
hours now. To do so, connect the receiver charge cord coming
from the charger to the connector coming from the on/off switch
in the fuse labeled “CHARGE”. Connect the other charge cord
directly to the transmitter.After the “Setup”procedures have been
performed, recharge the batteries for 10 hours.Fully discharged
batteries will require approximately 16 hours to fully charge. In
any case, the batteries mustbe charged before you go flying.For
additional battery charging information refer to the Futaba
instruction manual included with this kit.

Assemble the Wing

❏ 1.Note the metal alignment pin in right wing half. Insert the

steel rod into the wing. Then, slide both halves together,

aligning the pin in the trailing edge.

❏ 2.Use the two metal straps and four 3 x 6mm screws to hold

the wing halves together .Connect the one unattached pushrod
to the torque rod horn with the clevis and clevis retainer.

Assemble the Fuselage

❏ 1. Inser t the stabilizer (stab) into the fuse.

❏ 2.Insert the fin into the stab, guiding the metal rods through

the holes in the stab and the bottom of the fuse. Secure the fin
and stab with a flat washer and a 3mm locknut. Be certain to
tighten the nuts securely, but do not over tighten so as to
damage the bottom of the fuse.

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❏ 3. Connect the elevator pushrod to the fourth hole out from

the base of the control horn on the elevator control horn.
Connect the rudder pushrod to the second hole out from the
base of the rudder control horn.

❏ 4. Inser t the main landing g ear wires into the holes in the

landing gear blocks in the bottom of the fuselage. Secure the
gear with two nylon straps and four 2.5 x 12mm screws.

❏ 5. Insert the wood dowels into the fuselage. Note that one

is longer and is placed toward the front of the model. Secure
the dowels with a plastic dowel cap and a 3 x 4mm screw on
each end.

❏ 6. Fit the spinner back plate, followed by the prop, prop

washer and prop nut, on the engine.Use a 10mm wrench or a
crescent wrench to securely tighten the prop nut.

❏ 7. Fit the spinner cone to the backplate, then use a #1

Phillips screwdriver to tighten the spinner screws.Be careful to
tighten these screws all the way but do not over-tighten as the
plastic material can strip out rather easily.

Check the Control Directions

❏ 1. Connect the aileron servo plug labeled “AILERON A” to

the plug labeled “AILERON B” coming from the receiver inside
the fuselage.T empor arily mount the wing to the fuselage with a
couple of rubber bands.

❏ 2.Turn on the transmitter, followed b y the receiv er.(The goal

is to never have the receiver on by itself.When turning off the
system, turn off the receiver first, then the transmitter.)

Now the plane is assembled, but there are a few things that
must be done before it will be ready to fly .Y ou m ust carefully
perform all of the following Setup procedures.

If you have not yet charged the batteries, you may continue
with the setup procedures.Howev er, if you have not charged
the batteries at this time it is important that you read and
follow the information at the beginning of the “Assembly”
section of this manual.

Setup

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