Hobbico Sun Pilot Action, Zoom Pilot Action, Sun Pilot, Zoom Pilot User 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 the kit.

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 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.

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AIRPLANE

AIRPLANE

Requires 8 (AA) Alkaline

Batteries (not included)

Quiet Electric Flight

Radio-Controlled Model

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Your R/C Action Series plane 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 (wind speeds less than 7mph)
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 R/C Action Series plane.

Carefully unpack the box and lay out the parts. Check
the parts against the list below. If any parts are damaged
or missing, give us a call at: [phone].

Part # Part Name Qty.

❏ 1. Fuselage 1
❏ 2. Wing 1
❏ 3. Stabilizer 1
❏ 4. Tail Piece 1
❏ 5. Landing Gear 1
❏ 6. Landing Gear Cover 1
❏ 7. Propeller 2
❏ 8. Phillips Screwdriver 1
❏ 9. 1mm x 5mm Flat Head Screw 2
❏ 10. 1.5mm x 10mm Sheet Metal Screw 1
❏ 11. 3mm x 18mm Sheet Metal Screw 1
❏ 12. Transmitter 1
❏ 13. NiCd Motor Battery 2
❏ 14. Battery Charger 1
❏ 15. Instructional Video 1

UNPACKING THE BOX

PRECAUTIONS

PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF

AND OTHERS.

FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTION

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Charge the battery before assembling the airplane. You
will need to use the battery to set up the radio system
during assembly.

Charging the battery pack is safe and easy when you
follow these instructions. Before charging, make sure
that all wires and connectors are in good shape and
properly insulated.

1. Connect the included battery charger to a 110 volt
A/C wall outlet.

2. Remove the battery pack from the box. Plug the
battery into the charger connector. Be careful – the
battery will plug in only one way.

3. Allow the battery to charge for 2 hours using the A/C
wall charger.

4. IMPORTANT! NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY

UNATTENDED.

5. During charging, feel the battery 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 may have to
disconnect the battery early.

6. After each flight, remove the battery from the airplane
and allow it to cool completely before recharging.

1. Never leave a charging battery unattended.

2. Never let the battery charge until it feels hot. A hot
battery is an overcharged battery. Only let the battery
get warm to the touch.

3. Only use the included charger! A higher rate charger
will charge the pack too quickly and heat up the wires.

4. 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 pack will not last long.

ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is
powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is
rechargeable. At the end of its 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.

BATTERY RECYCLING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR

CHARGING BATTERIES

CHARGING THE NiCd BATTERY PACK

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