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ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane
prior to assembly. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any
questions about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we'll be glad to help.
This product is suitable only for people of 14 years and older.
Hobbico
®
Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not
cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Hobbico, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico, Inc. has no
control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from
the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting
liability. 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 to the place of purchase. To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby
Services at the address below:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
© 2012 Hobbico
®
, Inc. All rights reserved.
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible
(daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a
photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package, the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.
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  • Page 1 ™ ™ ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane prior to assembly. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions about the assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we’ll be glad to help.
  • Page 2: Included Items

    INCLUDED ITEMS Check the parts against those shown. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Hobby Services at: (217) 398-8970 *Included pilot figure unpainted FCC AND ETSI This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. FCC REQUIREMENT (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS Your Micro Nieuport 17 should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the Micro Nieuport 17, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property. 1.
  • Page 4: Prepare The Ttx402 Transmitter

    GLOSSARY ● Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery: Rechargeable battery which is used to power the airplane. LiPo batteries are lighter and smaller than most other types of rechargeable batteries. ● Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that sends the signal to the control unit, or receiver (RX) in the aircraft. ●...
  • Page 5: Power The Ttx402 And Center The Trims

    CHARGE THE 3.7V 140MAH LIPO BATTERY Do not use the charge feature while flying the Micro Nieuport 17! Push and slide to open the charger cover. Leave the TTX402 unpowered. Insert battery to charge. Make sure the battery plug is oriented properly before inserting.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE LIPO BATTERY Keep hands clear of propeller during battery installation and removal. Use two fingers to secure Connect the LiPo to the lead. Press battery into connector during battery place to secure. installation and removal. Disconnect and remove the battery after use by holding the battery lead with two fingers and removing the battery from the lead with the other hand.
  • Page 7: Center The Control Surfaces

    CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES See bottom of page 5 for trim adjustment. Before flight, center rudder control Before flight, center elevator control surface with rudder trim adjustment. surface with elevator trim adjustment. REVERSE THE CONTROL THROWS Unpower the model before attempting to reverse the control throws. RUDDER PREFERENCE: To move the rudder control function from the right stick to the left stick, (with the...
  • Page 8: Choose A Flying Site

    ADJUSTMENT OF LINKAGES: ELEVATOR AND RUDDER To alter the center position, or increase/decrease the control throws, follow these steps. Be sure to unpower the model before attempting to mechanically adjust the linkages. CHOOSE A FLYING SITE INDOOR FACILITY 5 minute flight times 8–10 minute flight times (outdoor) (indoor)
  • Page 9: Range Check

    RANGE CHECK With the transmitter powered and the battery plugged into the Micro Nieuport 17, walk 50' [15m] from the aircraft and check the control functions for proper and smooth operation. 50' [15m] FLYING THE MICRO NIEUPORT 17 If anytime during operation the controls or propeller become jammed or unresponsive, lower the power to the propeller, and land.
  • Page 10: Propeller Replacement

    PROPELLER REPLACEMENT To replace or reinstall the propeller, unpower the model, then hold the motor shaft with needlenose pliers and push the propeller back onto the shaft. Once re-installed, add a drop of CA glue to the propeller to hold it to the shaft. REPAIRS Repairs can be made to the Micro Nieuport 17 by using the following items: ●...
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