Aviator 75 ARF
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 73.2 in (1860 mm)
Length: 61.0 in (1550 mm)
Wing Area: 961 sq in (62 sq dm)
Weight: 8.7lbs (3930 g)
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of our Elite Model Aviator 75 ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your
generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and
use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products
necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are
grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at
support@valuehobby.com
Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty
without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final
assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of
using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as an R/C product vendor, provides a
top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished
model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediately, in new and unused condition.
Safety in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these
important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses
are the best way to protect your eyes.
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches
where they can roll off or be knocked off.
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
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Safety in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It
should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some
wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the
flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and
shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your
airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be
removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a
hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will
remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by
causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low
temperature with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated
plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is
not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.
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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT
Product
SKU
Quantity
Radio
Flysky i6 6CH transmitter and receiver set
FLY-RC-4572
1
Servo
Towpro MG996R standard servo
TWP-SV-0372
4 electric
5 nitro
Servo Extension
Universal Servo Extension Heavy Duty 18inch
AMS-AC-0563
4
Y-Harness
Universal Servo Heavy Duty Y-Harness 12in
AMS-AC-0870
2
RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP
Product
SKU
Motor
GForce G60(5065-400KV) Motor or 20cc Gasoline Engine
.75 - .90 2-stroke or .91 – 1.00 4-stroke nitro engine
LEO-MT-4595
ESC
Hobbywing Flyfun 80A opto ESC (No BEC)
HWG-SC-0244
RX Battery
GForce 10C 1100mAh 2S 6.6V LiFe
RFI-LP-1438
Battery
GForce Elite Series 30C 5000mAh 4S LiPO (2pcs in parallel)
FLM-LP-1830
Prop
18 x 10E
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Product
SKU
Charger
GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger
GTP-CH-1427
Thin CA Glue
Quickie Thin CA
VHB-AC-2097
Medium CA Glue
Quickie Medium CA
VHB-AC-2098
Watt Meter
GT Power 130A Watt Meter
GTP-AC-0591
Connector
T Connector Female
AMS-AC-1914
T Connector Male
AMS-AC-1913
LiPO Bag
LiPO charging bag
VHB-LP-0330
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Main Parts and Accessories:
1. Wing panels
2. Fuselage
3. Horizontal tail
4. Vertical tail
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1. Engine rail mount x 1 set
2. M4*25 socket head screws x 4
3. M4 blind nut x 4
4. M4 washer x 4
5. M3*25mm screw x 4pcs
6. M3 nut x 8pcs
7. Main landing gear x 1
8. 75x3x18.5mm foam wheel x 2
9. M4*20mm socket head screw x 4
10. PM6*35mm wheel axel x 2
11. M6 lock nut x 2
12. Wheel collar x 4
13. Tail wheel assembly
14. M2.6 x 16mm self-tapping screw x 3
15. 360cc fuel tank
16. 350mm cable tie x 2
17. Wing joiner x 1
18. M6*35mm wing screw x 2
19. M6 washer x 6
20. Wrench x 1
21. 140x2mm aileron servo pushrod x 2
22. 250x2mm elevator servo pushrod
23. 250x2mm rudder servo pushrod
24. 500x2.0 throttle servo pushrod
25. EZ connector x 5
26. M2x12mm socket head screw x 4
27. M2*20mm socket head screw x 4
28. Control horn x 4set
29. Servo hatch x 2
30. M2*10 self-tapping screw x 8
31. CA hinge x 20
32. . 76mm spinner x 1
33. M3 locknut for
34. M4*16mm socket head x 4
35. M4*20mm socket head x 4
36. M4 washer x 8
37. Motor mount x 1
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