Hobbico Hobbistar 60 Select Assembly Instructions Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Entire Contents © Copyright 2004 HCAZ3065 for HCAA2101 V1.0

Wingspan: 71 in [1805mm]
Weight: 7–8 lb [3180–3630 g]
Length: 55 in [1400mm]
Wing Area: 888 sq in [57 dm2]
Radio: Futaba®Skysport 6
Engine: O.S.®65LA
Wing Loading: 18–21 oz/sq ft [55–64 g/dm2]

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 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 this address.

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.

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE

STARTING CONSTRUCTION.

IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY

AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

WARRANTY

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822

USA

1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign, Illinois

[phone] ext. 2

[e-mail]

™

2

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

KIT CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . .4

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

FIELD EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PREPARATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLE THE FUSELAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ASSEMBLE THE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLYING . . . . . . . . .8

Check the Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Center the Control Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . .9

Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Adjust the Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Balance the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Gather Your Tools & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . .13

FLIGHT PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Check the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Range Check the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Ground Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . .14

AMA SAFETY CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the
Hobbistar .60 Select. You have made the right
decision by purchasing a “real” model airplane
with an O.S.

®

.65 LA engine and a genuine Futaba

®

6-channel radio.

There are two parts to this manual. The first part is a
short, easy-to-follow assembly section. The second
part, Setup, takes you through the initial
adjustments and flight preparation. Do not overlook
any of the important setup procedures and be sure
to follow the instructions all the way to the end of
this manual.

We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) and a local R/C club. The AMA is the
governing body of model aviation and membership is
required to fly at AMA clubs. Though joining the AMA
provides many benefits, one of the primary reasons to
join is liability protection. Coverage is not limited to
flying at contests or on the club field. It even applies to
flying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure
to comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the
back of the manual) may endanger insurance coverage.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are
available at AMA club sites to help you get started the
right way. There are over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs
across the country. Contact the AMA at the address or
toll-free phone number below:

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302-9252

Tele. [phone]

Fax [phone]

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 flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying
near or over groups of people.

1. Your Hobbistar .60 Select should not be
considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like a full­size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Hobbistar .60, 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 the
photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.

Protect your model, yourself &

others... Follow these Important

Safety Precautions

AMA

Introduction

Table of Contents

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Kit Inspection

Kit Contents

3. You must check the operation of the model before
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.

4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not
flown this type of model before, we recommend
that you 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.

Remember: Take your time and follow the
instructions to end up with a well-built model.

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a
top quality, thoroughly tested kit and
instructions, but ultimately the quality and
flyability of your finished 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.

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 • Champaign, IL 61822

Telephone: [phone], ext. 2 • Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Items photographed

1. Left wing

2. Right wing

3. Fin & rudder

4. Fuselage (servos, receiver &
engine preinstalled

5. Spinner

6. Langing gear

7. Stab with elevators

8. Misc. hardware (Itemized after
this list)

9. Radio system & charger.

Miscellaneous hardware list

(1) 9 x 207mm metal wing joiner
(2) 56mm plastic stab bolts
(2) Metal wing joiner straps
(2) Nylon landing gear straps
(4) Plastic wing dowel plates

(2) 7 x120mm wood dowels
(8) 2.5 x 8mm screws for mounting
the plastic wing dowel shrouds
(4) 3 x 12mm screws for mounting
the landing gear straps
(8) Rubber bands

(4) Nylon clevises (These threaded

clevises are in addition to the clevises
already installed on the pushrods. These
are provided as extras.)

Replacement parts for the Hobbistar .60 Select 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. If a hobby shop is not
available, replacement parts may also be ordered from
Tower Hobbies at www.towerhobbies.com or by
calling toll free [phone].

Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services
by calling [phone], or via facsimile at (217)
398-7721, but full retail prices and shipping and
handling charges will apply. 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 and payments by personal check
to:

Hobby Services

3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1

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
[e-mail], or by telephone at
[phone].

Order

Number Description How to purchase

HCAA3120 . . .Fuselage Set . . . .Hobby Supplier

HCAA3121 . . . .Wing Set . . . . .Hobby Supplier

HCAA3122 . . . . .Tail Set . . . . . .Hobby Supplier

HCAA3123 . .Landing Gear . . .Hobby Supplier

HCAA3124 . . . .Decal Set . . . . .Hobby Supplier

Missing pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Product Support

Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . .Product Support

Full-size plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not available

When ready to fly, you'll need some additional
equipment to fuel the plane and start the engine.
The most important items include an electric starter,
12 volt battery, or chicken stick, fuel pump (electric
or hand-crank), fueling lines and fittings and a 1.5
volt glow plug igniter. Your flight instructor will
probably let you share his equipment for a while,
but eventually you'll need your own. Visit your local
hobby dealer or see the Hobbico catalog for a full
selection, descriptions and pricing.

Field Equipment

Replacement Parts ListOrdering Replacement Parts

4

Upon inspection of your airplane you may find that
the covering has a few wrinkles. These can be easily
removed with a modeling iron. Set the iron at a
medium to medium/high heat setting. Work the iron
slowly over the wrinkles allowing the heat to shrink
the film. As the film begins to shrink, lightly apply
pressure with the iron to bond the film to the wood
under the covering.

❏ 1. Insert the landing gear into the holes in the

landing gear plate.

❏2. Secure the landing gear to the fuselage with two

nylon landing gear straps and four 3 x12mm screws.

❏3. Insert the 7 x 120mm hardwood dowels into the

holes at the front and rear of the fuselage center.

❏ 4. Install four plastic wing dowel plates over the

ends of the dowels. Secure the plates to the dowels
with 2.5 x 8mm screws.

❏5. Slide the horizontal stab into position at the back

of the fuselage aligning the holes in the center of the
stab with the holes in the bottom of the fuselage.

Assemble the Fuselage

Preparations

5