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2. HOW TO CONTROL FLIGHT:

Flying Your Piloto (continued)

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To Ascend:

Gain ﬂ ying altitude by moving the controller’s throttle (left) stick upward.

To Turn Left:

Make left turns by moving the controller’s rudder (right) stick to the left.

3. HOW TO LAND:

• When you’re ready to land, just move the controller’s throttle (left) stick down to its “off” position. As the Piloto glides to the ground, you can still make left and right turns using the controller’s rudder (right) stick.

To Descend:

Fly lower by moving the controller’s throttle (left) stick downward.

To Turn Right:

Make right turns by moving the controller’s rudder (right) stick to the right.

Contents

Piloto Instruction ManualController

Do not touch the spinning propeller or ﬂ y over another person’s head. Adult supervision is required.

Safety Precautions:

Warning: Do not modify or alter this unit. Changes or modiﬁ cations to this unit not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• Do not turn on the Piloto unless the controller has been turned on ﬁ rst.

• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the spinning propeller when the power switch is turned ON.

• Turn off the controller and Piloto when not in use.

• Remove the battery from the controller when not in use.

• Parental guidance is recommended while ﬂ ying.

• Always keep your Piloto in sight while ﬂ ying.

• For the best performance, use new alkaline batteries in the controller.

• Replace the batteries in the controller with new ones as soon as any function becomes diminished.

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Follow the operating instructions exactly.

• Your controller’s built-in charger is made speciﬁ cally for the rechargeable Piloto LiPo battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery.

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Main Features

Piloto:

• Durable, pre-colored foam fuselage, wings and tail

• Carbon-ﬁ ber frame

• On/off switch and charging jack

• Built-in LiPo (lithium-polymer) rechargeable ﬂ ight battery

• Realistic rudder control

• Climbs, descends, and turns like a real airplane

Controller:

• Two-channel digital control

• Charge status and power-on LEDs

• Easy Piloto battery recharging from the controller

FCC REQUIREMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁ cations to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Safety Tips

• Read through the entire instruction manual before ﬂ ying your Piloto.

• This product should be ﬂ own only indoors.

• Make sure that you and other people stay at least 3 feet (or 1 meter) away from the Piloto during ﬂ ight.

• Always keep your eye on the ﬂ ying toy to prevent it from ﬂ ying, landing, or crashing on or near your head or body, or on other people.

• Never disassemble or attempt to modify the Piloto. You could damage the product and create the potential for damage or injury.

• Never put your hands or face close to the spinning propeller. Doing so risks injury. Never operate the Piloto while sitting on the ﬂ oor or on a chair — always ﬂ y from a position that lets you get out of the way quickly if necessary.

• Always switch off both the Piloto and the controller when you leave the controller unattended. If the power switch is left on, unintended stick operation might occur (for example, if the controller falls face-forward onto the ﬂ oor).

• Never let young children use this product. Doing so risks accidents caused by the rotating parts.

• Never use parts that are damaged.

Trouble Shooting

Problem: Propeller doesn’t turn.

Cause: • ON/OFF switch is OFF.

• Weak battery.

Solution: • Set switch to ON.

• Recharge the battery.

Problem: Piloto suddenly stops ﬂ ying and drops.

Cause: Too little power.

Solution: Recharge the battery pack.

• Always move the controller’s throttle stick to the down position after a crash.

• Do not place any other labels or stickers onto the Piloto. These could interfere with its

• Two Piloto models cannot be ﬂ own on the same radio band.

Safety Tips

performance.

Operating Tips

Problem: Loss of control.

Cause: • Another RF control device is interfering.

Solution: • Avoid ﬂ ying around other radio-control devices.

• Choose another ﬂ ying location.

Care and Maintenance:

• Always remove batteries from the controller when it is not being used for a long period of time.

• Wipe the toy gently with a clean, damp cloth.

• Keep the toy away from direct heat.

• Do not submerge the toy into water. This could damage the electronic assemblies.

Battery Cautions:

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• If the controller uses rechargeable batteries, remove them before recharging.

• Rechargeable batteries should be recharged only by an adult.

• Do not power the controller by mixing different types of batteries, or old and new batteries.

• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as those recommended.

• Install batteries following the correct polarity.

• Remove exhausted batteries from the controller.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

The Piloto is equipped with a rechargeable LiPo battery. Please pay attention to the following cautions for safe use:

• Do not dispose of the battery into ﬁ re or heat.

• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source, such as ﬁ re or a heater.

• Do not strike the battery or throw it against a hard surface.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts.

Not for children under 3 years of age.

“This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.”

• Do not immerse the battery into water. Keep the battery cool and dry.

• When recharging the battery, use only the charger designed for that purpose.

• Do not over-discharge the battery.

• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.

• Do not directly solder the battery or pierce it with a nail or other sharp object.

• Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.

• Do not disassemble or alter the battery.

• Charge the battery every six months.

• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.

• Recycle used batteries after covering the battery terminals with insulation tape or inserting the battery into an individual polybag.

Note:

• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing batteries.

• Static electricity may cause the toy to malfunction, requiring you to turn it off and back on before ﬂ ying again.

Speciﬁ c Note to Adults:

• Regularly examine all parts of the toy for damage. If any is found, do not use the toy again until the damage has been repaired.

• This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old.

• This toy must be used only with the recommended charger.

• Do not try to charge other batteries with the controller’s charger.

Do not touch the spinning propeller or ﬂ y over another person’s head. Adult supervision is required.

Battery Requirements for Piloto:

Power Supply: ===== Rating: DC 3.7V Batteries: 1 x 3.7V LiPo Rechargeable

Battery Pack Requires: 1 x 3.7V LiPo Rechargeable

Battery Pack (included)

Battery Requirement for Controller:

Power Supply: ====== Rating: DC 9V Batteries: 6 x 1.5V “AA” Requires: 6 x 1.5V “AA” size

batteries (not included)

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Piloto

Controller

Magnetic actuator (for rudder control)

Pusher propeller

Piloto and Controller Parts

Biplane wing

Charging jack

On/Off Switch

Piloto Charging Procedure

Note: Before recharging the Piloto’s LiPo battery after ﬂ ying, always wait 10-15 minutes for it to cool down.

1. Turn off both the Piloto and the controller.

2. Pull out the charge cord from the back of the controller.

(Pic 1).

3. Gently plug the charge cord into the Piloto (Pic. 2). DO NOT FORCE. It only inserts one way. When inserted properly, the charge cord should ﬁ t easily into the charging port. Incorrectly inserting the charge cord will damage the Piloto and may create a hazard.

4. Push the controller’s power switch to the ON position (Pic. 3).

5. The green Power-on LED and red Charge Status LED will

both glow (Pic. 4).

6. Charging is complete when the red Charge Status LED goes out.

7. Push the controller’s power switch to the OFF position and remove the charge cord from the Piloto.

The Piloto can ﬂ y for about 3-5 minutes after 10-15 minutes of charging.

Pic 1

Flying Your Piloto

Pic 3

Pic 4

Pic 2

Throttle stick

Power-on LED (green)

Charge status LED (red)

1. Remove the screw from the battery cover by turning it counter-clockwise using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Antenna (pull out and extend before ﬂ ying — retract when not in use for safe storage)

Direction stick

On/off switch

Battery cover

Controller Battery Installation

2. Install 6 “AA” size batteries in the battery compartment following the polarity shown inside.

Charge cord for Piloto battery recharging.

Throttle Down Position Note: Before turning

on the controller, the throttle stick must be in the down position.

Remove the screw to release the battery cover for battery installation and removal.

3. Replace and tighten the screw clockwise.

With the throttle (left) stick in

the down position, move the

controller’s power switch to

the ON position. The green

Power-on LED will light.

1. HOW TO LAUNCH:

• An ideal ﬂ ying site is an open, uncluttered room that measures approximately 20 ft (6 m) wide x 20 ft (6 m) long x 8 feet (2.5 m) high.

With one hand, grip the Piloto at the bottom of the fuselage

With the other hand, slowly move the controller’s throttle (left) stick from the down position to halfway up.

Then, set the Piloto’s ON/OFF switch to ON.

Keep ﬁ ngers, hair, clothing and all other objects away from the spinning propeller.

Now gently toss the Piloto into the air, at a slight upward angle. The Piloto performs best in still conditions. If you detect any air movement, launch into the direction air is moving from.

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