Spin Master Air Hogs RC Gyro Havoc User Manual

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Check to make sure contents are complete:

• 1 Air Hogs®Gyro Havoc™ • 1 Wind Ribbon

• 1 Charger/Controller • 1 Instruction Sheet

otors

R

ON/OFF/CHARGE

Vertical

Tail Wing

Throttle

Propeller

Wing

Propeller

Gyro Havoc

Experience radio-controlled flight with the Air Hogs®RC Gyro Havoc™! The Gyro Havoc™ is half airplane and half helicopter making
flying fun & easy! Just choose the direction you want to fly and press the controller toggle. The ultra-light Gyro Havoc™ is powered
by a lithium battery for long flights, features precision speed control and damage-resistant foam. The Gyro Havoc™ also includes an
integrated Charger/Controller unit for convenient portability and easy handling on the field.

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Fuselage

Charge Door

(to access Charge Nozzle)

Switch

Charger/Controller

Antenna

Charge

LED

ower

P

L

Left/Right

Toggle

Steering

Trim Knob

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CHARGER/CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the battery door.

2. Remove the battery door.

3. Install 6 AA 1.5-V alkaline batteries (not included).

1

Battery

Door

Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative (-)
polarities with the corresponding markings inside the
battery compartment.

4. Reinstall the battery door and tighten the screw.

IMPORTANT TIP: TURN YOUR CHARGER/

O ENSURE THAT THE

CONTR

OLLER ON

T

3

Six AA

1.5-V

Alkaline Batteries

2

BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE
RED LIGHT ON THE FRONT OF THE
CHARGER/CONTROLLER SHOULD TURN RED.

store the Gyro Havoc™ in its package to

After use

,

prevent damage.

Your Gyro HavocTMhas a preinstalled

hargeable battery in the aircraft’s fuselage

rec

Because the Controller’s AA batteries

are used for 2 functions – charging and

controlling, they will need to be replaced after

every 20 – 25 flights.

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT IS A GYROCOPTER!

A gyrocopter is different from

an airplane or conventional helicopter.

Read these instructions to ensure

successful flights.

Antenna

.

Controller/Charger

REP

If the wings or fuselage
on your gyrocopter get
damaged they can be
easily repaired with clear

Repair

tape as shown.

Battery

Compartment

AIRS

CHARGING YOUR GYROCOPTER

Important Charging Information:

• Before taking your initial flight, charge the Gyro Havoc™ for a complete charge cycle on your charger.
Depending upon the length of future play, you will not need to complete a full charge before each flight.

•

NOTE: A shortened charge results in a shorter play time (may take up to 1/2 hour to fully charge).

1. Push the aircraft’s

N/OFF switch to

O
the left to set the
aircraft to OFF.

3. Flip the
charge
door open
to reveal
the charge
nozzle.

5. During the charging process,
the green charge light will turn
ON. When the Gyro Havoc
completely charged, the green
charging light will turn OFF.

1. Location – Fly in a large wide open, grassy location that is free of
buildings, trees, overhead wires, and other obstructions. Do not fly near

people or animals.

2. Weather – Fly on mild, sunny days. Do not fly in electrical storms, rain, sleet,
snow or other adverse weather conditions. Do not fly if the temperature is
below 45°F. In very cold temperatures, the aircraft will become fragile and the
engine performance will decrease.

3. Wind Conditions – Do not fly in wind. Winds may overpower the aircraft and
make it difficult to control. Use the wind ribbon included to measure the wind,
do not fly if the ribbon is 45° or more (see No. 6).

3

Charge

Door

1

4. Push the charge

nozzle all the
way into the
aircraft’s charge
port located at
the bottom of the
aircraft.

Green

is

Charge Light

PRE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK

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2. Set the

4

Holes in plug

must align with

ins in aircraft.

p

5

harger/

c
controller
switch to

OFF.

6. Remove charge

nozzle gently from the
aircraft’s charge port.
Store charge nozzle
and close the charge
door.

2

5

Set the charger/
controller switch to

CHARGE.

6

Fully e

1

controller

antenna.

3

er

w

o

P
light will
turn
RED.

xtend

Attach
the wind
direction
ribbon to
the end
of the
antenna.

2

Push the
charger/controller
switch to

ON.

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Push the
aircraft’s ON/OFF

witch to the r

s
to set the aircraft
to

ON.

FLYING INSTRUCTIONS

6. When preparing for

take off, check the
direction of the wind.
Always launch the aircraft
against the wind for best
take off and flight results.

ight

8. With the rotors still spinning, gently toss the
aircraft forward into the wind and parallel to the
ground. Immediately ease up the throttle on the
controller until the aircr
from using the directional until the aircr
forward in a stable manner.

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7. Hold the Gyro

voc™ from

Ha
underneath. Wave aircraft
UP and DO
downward stroke to start
rotation of the rotors. The
rotors should reach top
speed after 5-10 strokes.

WN using the

aft begins to r

45

ise

ain

Refr

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aft is flying