Sanwa VG600, VG400, VG400, VG600 User Manual

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VG400 and VG600 FM 4/6 Channel Systems

SECTION I Safety First for Yourself and Others.
SECTION II Federal Licensing Requirements

and Special Operating Standards for
Model Airplanes

SECTION III System Features

SECTION IV Unpacking and setting up your

AIRTRONICS VG400 or VG600
Radio Control System

SECTION V Operation Adjustments

NOTE: FOR BATTERY CHARGING
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ON
LEARING TO USE YOUR AIRTRONICS RADIO
SYSTEM, PLEASE SEE THE AIRTRONICS
RADIO OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
INSERT.

THANK YOU FOR SELECTING AIRTRONICS

We appreciate your purchase of this new AIRTRONICS
VG400 or VG600 Radio System.

These instructions are intended to acquaint you with the
many unique features of this modern, state-of-the-art
equipment. Please read them carefully so that you may
obtain maximum success and enjoyment from its
operation

TRANSMITTER FEATURES AND FUNTIONS

The AIRTRONICS VG400/VG600 Radio Control Systems are
primarily intended for the flying of fixed wing model aircraft.

1. Retractable antenna

2. LED Scale Voltage Display

3. Control stick, horizontal-ailerons, vertical-elevator
(mode 2) Vertical-throttle (Mode 1)

4. Trim lever, elevator (Mode 2); throttle (Mode1)

5. Trim lever ailerons

6. Name Plate

7. Power Switch

8. Trim lever throttle (Mode 2); elevator (Mode 1)

9. T rim lever rudder

10. Control stick, horizontal-rudder, vertical-throttle
(Mode 2) Vertical-elevator (Mode 1)

11. Neck strap connecting hook

12. Servo reverse switches

13. Retract aux Channel (VG600 Only)

14. Trainer button

15. Carrying handle

16. 3 position aux channel flap switch (VG600 Only)

17. Throttle High and Low End point adjustments

18. Ail, Elev, Rud, Flap Servo Travel Adjusters
(VG600 Only)

We ask that you pay particular attention to the design of
the transmitter. Notice that it has been engineered for
the most natural and precise control of your choice of
flying models.

Be certain to read all of the material in this manual, as
well as the Operation and Installation insert.

SECTION I

SAFETY FIRST FOR YOURSELF, FOR OTHERS
AND FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT.

“Safety First” is more than just a slogan when operating
radio control models. Thus, we urge, especially with
respect to radio controlled aircraft that:

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Recognize that radio controlled models are not harmless
toys and can be dangerous missiles if carelessly or
improperly flown. You are responsible because the
reliability and safe operation of the radio equipment is
largely dependent upon its proper installation and
utilization.

THEREFORE, INSTALL YOUR RADIO CONTROL
SYSTEM CORRECTLY AND BE CERTAIN YOU
CAN FLY WELL ENOUGH TO CONTROL YOUR
AIRCRAFT UNDER ALL CONDITIONS.

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FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS:
Remember that you are responsible for the safety of all

spectators and in fact, everyone that may foreseeably be
injured by your model.

DO NOT FLY where your model could injure any
person or property.

DO NOT FLY over the heads of spectators or persons in
the area of your flying field. THIS INCLUDES taking
off, actual flight and landing. KEEP EVERYONE,
except experienced and knowledgeable persons who are
assisting you in flying, away from your model even
when it is on the ground and you are preparing to fly.

DO NOT FLY unless and until you have an experienced
instructor who has completely checked out the model
and will fly the model for you and with you…until you
have learned to fly competently by yourself.

Flying is a real skill that demands patience, practice and
caution. DO NOT EXPERIMENT or run risks. Know
that you can fly safely before you fly alone. The real
pleasures and satisfactions come from flying or
operating your model with safety and competence
always in mind.

AT THE FIELD:

DO NOT FLY unless your frequency is “clear”. The
transmitting signal channel (frequency) is shown on the
transmitter and you must not turn on your transmitter
when someone is flying or operating their model on that
same frequency.

WARNING: IF YOU DELIBERATELY OR
ACCIDENTALLY TURN ON YOUR
TRANSMITTER WHILE ANOTHER MODEL IS
FLYING OR IN OPERATION, THAT MODEL WILL
GO OUT OF CONTROL. The same will happen to
yours, so observe to see if your frequency is open before
turning your transmitter on. Only one person uses a
given frequency at a time. Use your channel identifier
(frequency) flags for the frequency your system uses
and attach the appropriate flags to your transmitter
antenna. DO OBSERVE all the rules of the flying or
operating site. The Channel and frequencies associated
with them are as follows:

72 MHz (Aircraft Only)

CHANNEL and FEQUENCY (MHz)

11 72.010 MHz 31 72.410 MHz
12 72.030 MHz 32 72.430 MHz
13 72.050 MHz 33 72.450 MHz

14 72.070 MHz 34 72.470 MHz
15 72.090 MHz 35 72.490 MHz
16 72.110 MHz 36 72.510 MHz
17 72.130 MHz 37 72.530 MHz
18 72.150 MHz 38 72.550 MHz
19 72.170 MHz 39 72.570 MHz
20 72.190 MHz 40 72.590 MHz
21 72.210 MHz 41 72.610 MHz
22 72.230 MHz 42 72.630 MHz
23 72.250 MHz 43 72.650 MHz
24 72.270 MHz 44 72.670 MHz
25 72.290 MHz 45 72.690 MHz
26 72.310 MHz 46 72.710 MHz
27 72.330 MHz 47 72.730 MHz
28 72.350 MHz 48 72.750 MHz
29 72.370 MHz 49 72.770 MHz
30 72.390 MHz 50 72.790 MHz
50 72.790 MHz 55 72.890 MHz
51 72.810 MHz 56 72.910 MHz
52 72.830 MHz 57 72.930 MHz
53 72.850 MHz 58 72.950 MHz
54 72.870 MHz 59 72.970 MHz
55 72.890 MHz 60 72.990 MHz

WARNING:

The frequencies allocated for model radio exclusive;
however, they are in close proximity to other types of
radio use in certain areas. Before operating your model
check with the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Regional Office in your area to determine
whether there is a potential danger of interference from
other radio users. “Outside” radio interference may
cause you to lose control of your model, possibly
causing injury to yourself, to others or property damage.

SO REMEMBER:

1. DO NOT OPERATE your transmitter at the field

until you are certain your frequency is “clear”.

2. DISPLAY your frequency channel identification

flag on the antenna of your transmitter.

3. REMEMBER that channel identifier flags do not

usually state the frequency on them. Ask and be
certain. If you have an eyesight limitation or defect
such as color blindness for example, double check
to be sure of the channel flag designations.

4. Turn your transmitter on only when you are sure

no one else is using your frequency.

5. WARNING: Your model will go out of control and

may do serious injury or damage if someone else
turns on a transmitter on your frequency while you
are operating your model.

6. Respect all the rules of the flying field or site.

7. At any time during the operation of your model,

should you sense, feel or observe any erratic

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operation or abnormality, end your flight as
quickly and as safely as possible. DO NOT operate
again until you are certain the problem has been
corrected. TAKE NO CHANCES.

ADDITIONAL WARNING:

Radio controlled models are generally attractive,
exciting and inviting in looks and performance.
Therefore, realize that young persons, children and
inexperienced adults may come within the operating
range of the model, so that they may try to operate the
equipment without understanding the dangers to that
person or others. It is your responsibility to guard
against unskilled and unknowing hands for their
protection as well as for the safety of your equipment
and model.

The key to R/C pleasure is the proper use of your
system and all of the other model components. If you
fail to follow instructions, heed the warnings given,
misuse or abuse the system through improper operation
or installation, the consequences will damage your
system and may also mean injury to yourself, other
people or property of others.

AS TO YOUR EQUIPMENT:

The care you give to your equipment, and its correct
installation and operation, are the factors that spell
either safe, successful flying or injury, damage,
destruction and loss.

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS (AMA)

The Academy of Model Aeronautics is the leading
national organization made up of aircraft modeling
people with headquarters in Muncie Indiana. Their
address is 5151 East Memorial Dr., Muncie IN 47302.
We urge you to examine the benefits of the membership
including liability protection in the event of certain
injuries. The Academy has adopted simple and sane
rules, a few which are pertinent for radio controlled
flight as the OFFICAL AMA SAFETY CODE; abide by
these rules for your protection, the protection of others
and equipment. Excerpts are as follows:

1. I will not fly my model aircraft in competition or in
the presence of spectators until it has been proven
to be airworthy by having been previously
successfully flight-tested.

2. I will not fly my model higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without
notifying the airport operator. I will give right of
way to and avoid flying in the proximity of full­scale aircraft. When necessary, an observer shall
be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having
models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.

3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules
for the flying site that I use, and I will not willfully
and deliberately fly my models in a careless and/or
dangerous manner.

4. I will have completed a successful radio equipment
ground range check before the first flight of a new
or repaired model.

5. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flyer, unless
assisted by an experienced helper.

6. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away
from the pit, spectator areas, and I will not
thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas, unless
beyond my control.

7. I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the FCC. (Only
properly licensed amateurs are authorized to
operate equipment on amateur band frequencies.)

NOTE: These basic safety precautions are for your
safety, the safety of others, and of your equipment.
Consider carefully all of what has been stated and obey
all precautions as well as those appropriate to your
particular use. Good common se nse must also be used at
all times in the operation of your equipment.

STICK CONTROLS

Down Elevator

Left
Rudder

Left
Rudder

Low Throttle

Down Elevator

Up Elevator

Mode 2

Up Elevator

High Throttle

Mode 1

Low Throttle

Right
Aileron

Right
Aileron

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SECTION II

FEDERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIAL OPERATING STANDARDS FOR MODEL
AIRPLANES

The Federal Communications Commission no longer
requires a license to operate an R/C model transmitter.

However, the Federal Aviation Administration has
announced guidelines for operation of model aircraft.
We are reprinting those guidelines here and encourage
your study and cooperation.

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