Hobbico Ventura Instruction 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 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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TF/ARF

TF/ARF

AIRPLANE

AIRPLANE

Requires 8 “AA” Alkaline

Batteries (not included)

Quiet Electric Flight

Radio-Controlled Model

Entire Contents © Copyright 2005 HCAZ3036 for HCAA1999, HCAA2010 V1.0

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Instruction Manual

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

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

3. Testing has proven that the Ventura may be flown by
experienced pilots in winds of up to 15mph, but
beginners should fly the Ventura only when wind speeds
are 5mph or less. The Ventura should be flown only in
large, open areas free from trees, people, buildings,
telephone or electric lines or any other obstacles.

4. The Ventura RTF is offered on six different channels (1
through 6) that are on a “shared” frequency band of 27
MHz (mega Hertz). This means that both the Ventura
and ground-based models (cars and boats) may use
these channels. If two or more models are being
operated in the same area on the same channel, radio
interference may occur resulting in a crash of one or
both models. There is also a chance that someone at a
nearby R/C airplane flying site could be flying on the
same frequency as you. If this happens a crash may
result-with the person flying the more expensive
airplane suffering the greater loss (and having greater
potential for property damage or injury). To avoid
frequency conflicts look for other R/C activity at the
flying site you have chosen. If there is another R/C
model in the vicinity kindly ask the pilot/driver what is
his frequency. If you are on different frequencies you
may both confidently operate your models without fear
of a crash from radio interference. If you happen to be
on the same frequency you will have to take turns.

The best way to avoid radio interference (and to get
flight instruction) is to join an R/C club where frequency
control measures will be in effect. If you insist on flying
elsewhere, always be aware of your proximity to R/C

flying sites and other modelers who could be using the
same frequency as you.

If you’re an inexperienced modeler, we recommend
that you get assistance from an experienced,
knowledgeable modeler to help you with assembly and
your first flights. 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. Through any one of
them, instructor training programs and insured
newcomer training are available. 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

Attention: The Ventura 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 the battery into the municipal waste system. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in your
area for recycling options or proper disposal.

This product contains a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

AND OTHERS.

FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTION

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Vertical Stabilizer (Fin): Vertical tail wing that stabilizes
the model in the “right/left” direction by keeping the tail
behind the nose.

Rudder: Movable surface connected to the fin. Controls
the turning direction of the model.

Horizontal Stabilizer (Stab): Horizontal tail wing that
stabilizes the model in the “up/down” direction.

Elevator: Movable surface connected to the stabilizer.
Controls the main wing angle to make the model climb
or descend.

Transmitter (Tx): Hand-held control box operated by
the pilot that sends signals to the receiver to control the
model for flying.

Receiver (Rx): Electronic unit in the airplane that
receives signals from the transmitter and relays them to
the servos to operate the controls.

Servo: An electronic unit inside the model with a small
motor, gears and an external arm that moves the
pushrod connected to the control surface (elevator and
rudder for the Ventura).

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) with Auto Cut-off: Electronic
unit in the airplane that controls the speed of the motor.
When the battery voltage drops to a certain point the
ESC will automatically cut off the motor, reserving
enough battery power to operate the radio while you
glide and land the airplane.

Trim Tabs: The sliding tabs on the transmitter that allow
fine adjustments of the control surfaces.

Volt (V): A Volt is a measure of a battery’s “muscle.” The
battery pack for your Ventura is made up of seven
individual 1.2V batteries. Connected together the total
voltage is 8.4 Volts (1.2 x 7).

Ampere (A): An Ampere, or “Amp,” is a measure of the
flow of electricity, or “current.” A milliamp (mA) is one
one-hundredth of an Amp.

Milliamp-Hours (mAh): Indicates the “size,” or capacity
of a battery pack (how much energy it can store). The
capacity of the Ventura’s battery is a 900 mAh (.9Ah), so
if the battery was connected to an electric motor that
required .9A to run, the battery could run the motor for
about one hour. However, at full power the Ventura’s
motor uses about 11 Amps, so it will run for about five
minutes on the 900 mAh battery (.9Ah battery/11A =
.082 hours (4.9 minutes).

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery: There are a few
different types of rechargeable batteries. The Ventura
battery pack is a rechargeable NiMH battery. NiMH
batteries are lighter and smaller than most other types of
rechargeable batteries.

GLOSSARY

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KIT INSPECTION

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Kit Contents (RTF Version)

1. Fuselage (w/Preinstalled ESC)

2. Flag

3. 8.4V 900mAh NiMH Battery Pack

4. Transmitter

5. Spare Propeller, Spinner and Spinner Screw

6. Spare Fin Mounting Nuts

7. Charger

8. Wing

9. Fin with Fin Mounting Nuts

10. Stabilizer

11. Rubber Bands

Kit Contents (ARF Version)

1. Fuselage (w/Preinstalled ESC)

3. 8.4V 900mAh NiMH Battery Pack

5. Spare Propeller, Spinner and Spinner Screw

6. Spare Fin Mounting Nuts

7. Charger

8. Wing

9. Fin with Fin Mounting Nuts

10. Stabilizer

11. Rubber Bands

Note: Numbers not in numerical sequence to match
the RTF version photo above.

Before starting assembly, 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 on this page.

Hobbico Product Support:

3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Telephone: [phone] ext. 3

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: airsuppor

[e-mail]

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IMPORTANT: The Ventura manual has been written to
cover the ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) and the RTF (Ready
to Fly) versions of the aircraft. Certain steps and
instructions may not apply to your model. Please read
the manual completely prior to assembly.

❏ 1. Unscrew the fin mounting nuts from the fin

mounting rods.

❏ 2. Join the fin to the top of the stab by inserting the

fin mounting rods all the way down into the holes while
holding the elevator in the full “up” position. (The
bottom of the stab is the side that doesn’t have the
stickers and has the control horn on the elevator.)

❏ 3. Insert the fin mounting rods all the way down

through the fuselage. Push down on the fin until there is

ASSEMBLY

FLYZONE 3-CHANNEL FM

TRANSMITTER (TX)

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