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Hobbico Ventura Instruction Manual

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C
OMPLETE R
C
OMPLETE R
Quiet Electric Flight
Radio-Controlled Model
Requires 8 "AA" Alkaline
Batteries (not included)
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight
characteristics of this airplane before beginning to assemble this model.
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.
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 model. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Hobbico has no control over the 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 buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are 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:
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.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2005
TF/ARF
TF/ARF
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ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
3002 N. Apollo Dr,. Suite 1
AIRPLANE
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WARRANTY
Hobby Services
Champaign IL 61822
USA

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HCAZ3036 for HCAA1999, HCAA2010 V1.0

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the 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.
  • Page 2 Academy of Model Aeronautics modifications, you will void your warranty. 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302 3. Testing has proven that the Ventura may be flown by (800) 435-9262 experienced pilots in winds of up to 15mph, but Fax: (765) 741-0057 beginners should fly the Ventura only when wind speeds or via the internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org...
  • Page 3 Milliamp-Hours (mAh): Indicates the “size,” or capacity of a battery pack (how much energy it can store). The capacity of the Ventura’s battery is a 900 mAh (.9Ah), so if the battery was connected to an electric motor that required .9A to run, the battery could run the motor for about one hour.

  • Page 4: Kit Inspection

    Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the “Kit Contents” list on this page. Hobbico Product Support: 3002 N Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Telephone: (217) 398-8970 ext.
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: The Ventura manual has been written to cover the ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) and the RTF (Ready to Fly) versions of the aircraft. Certain steps and instructions may not apply to your model.

  • Page 6: Flight Preparation

    Route the antenna through the fuse manufacturer. and out of the small hole in the tail of the Ventura. 2. Temporarily connect the servos to your receiver. 5. Continue to “Radio Setup (RTF Version)” and Center all trims on your transmitter and turn it on.
  • Page 7 2. Center the elevator and rudder trim levers on 5. Install the battery. Connect the battery to the plug the transmitter. Move the elevator and rudder servo in the fuselage. Tuck in the wires so the hatch can close. reverse switches to the down position. 6.
  • Page 8 “throw.” This will allow the Ventura to fly smoother and more docile so beginners will be less likely to over control the model when learning to fly.

  • Page 9: Identify Your Model

    Even the airplane is “on.” Therefore, the battery should though the Ventura is a small, electric-powered model always be disconnected when the model is not in flight. airplane, the propeller turns at a high RPM and could cause bodily harm.

  • Page 10: Battery Charging

    If the battery is not discharged, a 30-minute charge will overcharge the battery. If it has been a while since you last flew your Ventura, or if for any other If the model balances with your fingertips ahead of reason you do not remember how much “charge”...

  • Page 11: Find A Suitable Flying Site

    FIND A SUITABLE FLYING SITE 8. After each flight, remove the battery pack from the Though the Ventura is a “Park Flyer,” the best place to fly any airplane and allow it to cool completely before recharging. model is at an AMA chartered club field. The AMA address and telephone number are on page 2.

  • Page 12: Check The Controls

    TAKEOFF rubber bands–one on each side, then with two more rubber bands in a crisscross fashion. Caution: It is likely that the Ventura will not fly straight ahead on the first launch. It may suddenly OPTIONAL: INSTALL THE WIND FLAG dive or climb or turn to the right or the left.

  • Page 13: After Flight

    1. Don’t let it fly too far away. The farther away, the there is no rising air, flight times of 8 to 11 minutes harder it will be to see what the Ventura is doing and should be possible. When there is rising air, or “lift,”...
  • Page 14 Ventura will be. The middle holes are for Loop: Loops should always be done into the wind. A intermediate pilots. Advanced pilots may fly the Ventura proper loop should be done on-center, in front of the with the clevises in the innermost holes.

  • Page 15: Ordering Replacement Parts

    To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at REPAIRS www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow Minor damage to the wing and tail parts can be repaired the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S.,...

  • Page 16: Building Notes

    BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: _____________________ Date Assembly Finished: ________________ Where Purchased: ______________________ Finished Weight: ______________________ Date Assembly Started: __________________ Date of First Flight: ____________________ FLIGHT LOG...

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