MegaTech INTERCEPTOR Flight Manual
Entire contents © Megatech 2008 Rev. 200808041520
Flight Manual
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If you have questions about operating or assembling your new Megatech product...
Please Call Megatech First!
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
Call our Service Department at:
(201) 662-8500
or email support@megatech.com
10am - 5pm EST Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Technical assistance is also available on the web at www.megatech.com
READ ENTIRE MANUAL FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY
IMPORTANT NOTE: The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects only and does NOT cover
damage caused by operator error. Spare parts, baeries, and accessories are available.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 3
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
Radio System ................................................................................. 4
Installing the Batteries ................................................................ 5
Charging Your Interceptor .......................................................... 6
Pre Flight Check ............................................................................ 7
Flight School .................................................................................. 8
Repairing your Interceptor...................................................... 11
Parts List ......................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 12
Warranty ........................................................................................ 14
RF Emissions Information ........................................................ 15
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Important! Before you begin, please read all safety precautions and warnings.
Failure to comply with any of the following could lead to bodily harm or
injury. The Megatech Interceptor is not intended for those under 8 years of
age without proper adult supervision.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRANSMITTER SAFETY
(See Page 15 for complete FCC and RF Emissions information)
• Since your model is controlled by a radio link it is very important to always use fresh alkaline batteries
in the transmitter. When the red LED light becomes dark, flashes or does not glow on the transmitter,
immediately install fresh batteries. Failure to do so could result in loss of control and (most likely) a
crash.
• Never mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard Carbon-Zinc or rechargeable (Nickelcadmium, Nickel-metal Hydride or lithium).
• Always remove batteries from your transmitter when you have nished ying for the day. Do not store
batteries inside the transmitter.
• Before you begin ying, look at the frequency sticker on the bottom of your Interceptor and make
sure no one in the area is on the same frequency. Do not fly your Interceptor if other radio controlled
devices are being operated on the same frequency.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
You alone are responsible for operating your Interceptor in a safe manner. When flying, you are
responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you. Follow these basic safety guidelines
at all times.
• Even though the Interceptor is made of High Impact EPP foam, care must be taken in handling the
plane. Do not crush, step or sit on your Interceptor.
• Although the propellers on the Interceptor are very small and exible they should still be treated with
respect and caution! Use care when operating your Interceptor. Keep your hands, ngers and any
article of clothing away from the spinning propellers.
• Your Interceptor may be own inside (i.e. school gymnasium) or outside. If you chose to y outside,
the wind must be no stronger than 5 MPH as the Interceptor is extremely light. If the wind is any
stronger the Interceptor’s flight path could be dramatically affected.
• Always y your Interceptor in a wide-open area. Make sure that the area is free from obstructions such
as buildings, electric power lines, trees, roads, other people and vehicles.
• Do not y around people who are unaware that you are ying a model airplane, and never y over
people’s heads. Keep spectators behind you when flying.
• Do not attempt to disassemble any of the Interceptor’s components or allow them to get wet or
electrical damage may occur. If the Interceptor ever comes in contact with any moisture, dry it
carefully and allow it to stand overnight before attempting to use it again.
• Never use solvents or liquid cleaners to clean this model. Doing so may damage the unit or
electronics. Only use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
• Keep the Interceptor away from heat or re. Never leave the Interceptor or transmitter in direct
sunlight for any length of time.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
• The Lithium Polymer battery is factory installed into your Interceptor and provides superior
performance, but has specic charging requirements dierent than that of other battery types such
as NiCad, NiMH & other rechargeable batteries. Improper handling of Lithium Polymer batteries could
result in the battery from overheating, so please follow all warnings and instructions.
• ALLOW INTERNAL FLIGHT PACK TO COOL FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER EACH FLIGHT BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO RECHARGE.
• Never leave the Interceptor plugged into the charger when it is not in use. Damage to the on-board
battery can occur.
• See charging safety under the charging section on page 6 for additional warnings.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before getting started you will need:
• 6 “AA” 1.5V Alkaline batteries
(sold separately)
First make sure the contents of your
package are complete:
A. Interceptor micro jet
B. Transmitter with integrated
peak charger
C. Spare propellers (2)
D. Transmitter antenna
RADIO SYSTEM
A 2-channel FM transmitter featuring proportional radio control guides the Interceptor.
THE CONTROLS
A. Throttle Control Stick - When it is all the way in the “down” (or pulled back)
position, the motors are off. For safety, make sure the throttle control stick is in
the “down” position before switching on the Interceptor so the propellers do not
unexpectedly go on.
The propeller speed increases as the throttle control stick is moved up (or forward).
The Interceptor gains altitude as power is increased, and descends as power is
decreased.
Full power is reached when the throttle control stick is positioned all the way
forward.
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B. Directional Control Stick - Makes the plane turn left and right.
Note: You can only use the directional control stick when throttle input is given.
C. Directional Trim Switch - This adjusts for straight ight when the directional
control stick is in the neutral position.
D. Charging Cord - Located inside a compartment at the base of the transmitter and
used when charging the Interceptor.
E. Channel Switch - This switch is marked with the letters A and B to indicate the
channel that the plane is operating on. You must always make sure that the channel
switch is set to the correct channel or the Interceptor will not operate correctly.
Please see the Interceptor or box for indication of the proper channel.
F. Power & Charge LEDs - The bottom most LED illuminates green when the
transmitter is in the charging mode. When the top most LED illuminates red, the
transmitter power is ON and you have adequate power to control your Interceptor.
If the red LED light becomes dark, flashes or does not glow on the transmitter, the
transmitter batteries are low and must be replaced. Never attempt to y when the
red LED light is dim, flashing or does not glow! This will result in loss of control and
a possible crash. Contact our service center at 201-662-8500 if you think there may
be a problem with your radio system.
G. Power Switch - Turns your transmitter on and o.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The transmitter has an auto shutoff feature. If the transmitter
power is left ON for 10 minutes without any control input or charger output,
the transmitter will turn off. This is to prevent the transmitter batteries from
discharging if the transmitter was left ON in error. You will need to flip the power
switch OFF and ON to reset the transmitter.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Transmitter requires 6 “AA” 1.5V Alkaline batteries
(sold separately)
1) Be sure that both the transmitter and plane
power switches are in the “OFF” position.
2) Using a Philips Head screwdriver, unscrew the
battery hatch hold-down screw, and remove the
hatch.
3) Install 6 fresh AA 1.5V alkaline batteries in the
transmitter, paying close attention to the polarity symbols. (+ & -)
IMPORTANT! If the transmitter batteries are not installed according to proper
polarity, the transmitter will not function and electrical damage may occur.
4) Reattach the battery hatch and secure with hold-down screw. (Do not over tighten)
5) Locate the transmitter antenna. Insert and thread the antenna into the top of the
transmitter and rotate the antenna clockwise until it is tight.
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