Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Hobbico SkyVista
Summary of Contents for Hobbico SkyVista
- Page 1 ™ Innovative Prebuilt R/C Sport Aircraft Assembly Instructions • Innovative Pre-Built Aerobatic Trainer • Builds with 2 tools in 1 evening • No gluing, cutting, covering or painting required © Copyright 1998 HCAZ3082 for HCAA2202 V 1.0...
-
Page 2: Required Tools
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO FINISH YOUR SKYVISTA Your SkyVista is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like an actual airplane. 4-channel radio system with 4 servos Because of its realistic performance, the SkyVista, if not We recommend the Top Flite ®... - Page 3 See more of our products at www.hobbico.com Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the SkyVista. 1 (1) Right Wing Panel (1) 2-56 Wire Pushrod for Throttle 2 (1) Left Wing Panel...
- Page 4 SECTION 1 SECTION 1 Radio System Preparation STEP 2: Connect your Radio System STEP 1: Unpack your Radio System A A . . Connect your radio Charge your radio system following the system and turn it on. Transmitter manufacturer’s instructions. This is usually Throttle Trim an overnight process.
- Page 5 STEP 5: Connect the Servos to the Receiver STEP 4: Install the Servos A A . . Position one servo A A . . Connect the three servos to the receiver in each pre-cut hole according to the manufacturer’s instructions. as shown.
-
Page 6: Wing Assembly
SECTION 2 SECTION 2 Wing Assembly STEP 1: Install the FOUR Torque Rod Horns Nylon Torque Rod Horn (4) Actual Size Right Wing Install the nylon torque rod horns (Upside Down) to the Ailerons, Rudder and R R u u d d d d e e r r Elevator. -
Page 7: Fuselage Assembly
SECTION 3 SECTION 3 Fuselage Assembly Tail and Wing Dowel Installation STEP 2: Install the Fin STEP 1: Install the Horizontal Stabilizer 4-40 Lock Nut (2) Insert the Stabilizer into the Fuselage. #4 Washer (2) The nylon horn Actual Size should be towards the fuselage bottom. - Page 8 Fuel Tank and Radio Tray Installation STEP 1: Assemble the Fuel Tank A A . . Insert the Black Nozzle into the Rubber “Stopper.” B B . . Cut the fuel line to 2-3/4" (70mm) and install it onto the black nozzle and to the Metal fuel pickup (commonly referred to as the “clunk”).
- Page 9 STEP 4: Install the Radio Tray A A . . Install the radio tray into the fuselage. Make sure the servo wires do not get pinched. Cut the white tubes if they are in the way. B B . . Secure it in place with four #4 x 5/8" screws and washers.
- Page 10 STEP 6: Attach the Clevises to the Control Surfaces A A . . Slide a silicone clevis retainer onto each wire pushrod. B B . . Make sure the servos do not move. C C . . Screw the clevises on so that the control Silicone Clevis surfaces are centered.
-
Page 11: Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Installation 3 x 8mm Screw (1) STEP 1: Install the Steering Hardware 3 x 5mm Screw (1) IMPORTANT! Check and retighten the engine 4mm Metal Collar (1) mount screws. Actual Size Nylon Steering A A . . Insert the steering pushrod wire through the outer hole in the nylon steering arm. -
Page 12: Engine Installation
Engine Installation STEP 1: Install the Engine Position the engine straight or slightly right. 4 x 20mm Screws 3-5/8" 4mm Split Washers Place the engine onto the engine mount. The engine should be positioned straight or slightly to Mounting Plates the right (NEVER LEFT). - Page 13 STEP 3: Position the Cowl, Install the Muffler Work the cowl around the engine. Install the muffler. Note: For some engines, you may need to trim the cowl to provide access to the needle valve. A A . . Position the cowl so the thrust STEP 4: Attach the Cowl and Install the Spinner washer on the engine sticks out 1/8"...
-
Page 14: Final Assembly
Final Assembly STEP 1: Attach the Antenna to the Fin A A . . Insert the T- Pin into the top of the fin just in front of the plastic tip. Strain Relief B B . . Use a cut-off servo arm for strain relief. Attach Use a cut-off servo arm for the rubber band to the arm. -
Page 15: Preparing For Flight
SECTION 4 SECTION 4 Preparing For Flight RADIO SYSTEM SET-UP Open Slightly (Idle) Barrel Fully Open Note: We recommend that you have your instructor help you with the set up of your radio system. CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS 1. Turn on the transmitter and then the receiver. Standing behind the plane, make the following movements with the transmitter and observe the control surfaces: 4-CHANNEL RADIO SET-UP... - Page 16 If you need more control movement, you can move the nylon 3. If one wing always drops when you lift the model, it horn closer to the control surface or you can move the rod at means that side is heavy. Balance the airplane by attaching the servo away from the center of the servo horn.
- Page 17 6 miles away from any other R/C radio operation like R/C boats and R/C cars and away from houses, Improve the flight of your SkyVista with the Great Planes C.G. buildings and streets. A schoolyard may look inviting but it is too Machine’s exact balancing.
-
Page 18: Radio Control
The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or after operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel will not leak FLYING YOUR SKYVISTA onto a hot engine. The moment of truth has finally arrived. You’ve put a lot of To stop the engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off the fuel line or follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. - Page 19 “flutter.” Because flutter can quickly destroy components of your airplane, any time you detect flutter you must immediately After you are comfortable flying the SkyVista, it is time to try cut the throttle and land the airplane! Check all servo some basic aerobatics.
-
Page 20: Flight Log
sloppy fit of clevis pin in horn; elasticity present in flexible the plane to keep descending on a gradual glide slope until plastic pushrods; side-play of pushrod in guide tube caused by you are about 3 feet off the runway. Gradually apply a little up tight bends;...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SkyVista and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers