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Hobbico SKY RUNNER R/C Assembly Instruction Manual

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AIRPLANE
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Quiet Electric Flight
Radio-Controlled Model
8 (AA) Alkaline Batteries
(not included)
ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and
flight characteristics of this airplane before beginning to assemble the kit.
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.
WARRANTY
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 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.
HCAZ
3072 V1.0
Entire Contents © Copyright 1998

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY 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.

  • Page 2: Unpacking The Box

    The R/C model hobby becomes more and more TECT OUR MODEL, OURSELF TECT OUR MODEL, OURSELF enjoyable as your experience grows. Your chances for THERS. THERS. success and graduation to higher levels are very good FOLLO THIS IMPOR ANT SAFETY FOLLO THIS IMPOR ANT SAFETY...

  • Page 3: Battery Recycling

    Phillips screwdriver Depending on the charge state of the pack, you may CHARGING THE NiCd B TTER CHARGING THE NiCd B TTER have to disconnect the battery early. 6. After each flight, remove the battery from the Charge the battery before assembling the airplane. airplane and allow it to cool completely before You will need to use the battery to set up the radio recharging.
  • Page 4 THE RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM THE RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. Servos: The electronic / mechanical device which Above is a sketch detailing the layout and function moves the control surfaces of the airplane according to of the R/C system.
  • Page 5 Things you’ll need for assembly– ASSEMBL TRUCTIONS ASSEMBL TRUCTIONS • Pliers • Scissors Carefully and completely, follow the assembly steps listed here. If you take your time, you will find that the building • Phillips Screwdriver experience is enjoyable and you will end up with a better understanding of the plane and its structure.

  • Page 6: Prepare The Transmitter

    ATTACH THE TAIL FEATHERS Vertical Stabilizer (Fin) Rudder Locate the horizontal stabilizer (stab) and the vertical stabilizer (fin). Carefully exercise the elevator and the Control Horns rudder two or three times to loosen (black) them up. CAUTION: Do not flex them too far or too many times or they may Horizontal Stabilizer become weak.

  • Page 7: Install The Battery

    INSTALL THE BATTERY (B) Battery Pack A. Remove the battery hatch from the bottom of the fuselage. B. Make sure the switch is off and then plug in the battery. C. Reinstall the hatch. (A) Pull up on the hatch when opening. (C) Slightly bend the hatch to snap it closed.

  • Page 8: Center The Servos

    CENTER THE SERVOS Turn on the transmitter switch. The lights on the front will illuminate. If they don’t, make sure the 90 deg. batteries are installed correctly. Turn on the receiver switch on the fuselage. Do not push the motor start button at this time. Center the trim levers on the transmitter.

  • Page 9: Install The Landing Gear

    INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR (Cowl shown removed It is not necessary to remove the front for clarity) cowl. Remove the screw from the fuselage that holds the landing gear plate to the front of the fuselage. The screw can be reached by inserting the screwdriver through the front cowl.

  • Page 10: Balance The Airplane

    ATTACH THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE Attach the wing to the fuselage Rubber Bands using the four rubber bands provided. Install the first two, one on each side from front to back. Attach the last two criss-cross from corner to corner. CHECK MOTOR OPERATION Install and connect the battery.
  • Page 11 Things you’ll need for flying– YING THE SKYRUNNER YING THE SKYRUNNER • Airplane • Transmitter The best way to learn how to fly is with the help of a • 8 “AA” Batteries qualified instructor. In order for you to be successful you •...
  • Page 12 What this means is that if the plane is coming towards the elevator. By using the elevator, you can make sharper, smoother turns and maintain a desired you and you give right rudder, from your point of view altitude. You will notice that when you make a turn the plane will go left.
  • Page 13 is pushed, check the fuse located inside the fuselage Wind on the auto cut-off unit. If the fuse is bad, remove the Direction auto cut-off and remove the fuse. Replace with a new 10 amp fuse. GLOSSAR GLOSSAR Control Surfaces: The rudder and elevator on the tail to slow the plane too soon using too much elevator or of the airplane that provide maneuverability to the you may stall the plane too early.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    TS LIST TS LIST Replacement parts for your Skyrunner. STOCK # DESCRIPTION HCAA3206 Fuselage HCAA3207 Wing Set Complete HCAA3208 Cowling Set HCAA3209 Plastic Parts HCAA3211 Battery Cover HCAG1004 Motor Mabuchi HCAG1005 Motor Case Set HCAG1007 Motor Gear Set HCAM7005 Sanyo Battery 6v Great Planes Sonic Blast Free Flight ®...
  • Page 15 You can go forward or GUARANTEES you'll succeed—or they'll replace reverse...conquer steep inclines...even execute a 360 your AirVista with any other Hobbico trainer of up to turn—while nearly standing still! Realistic details equal value. You can't lose!
  • Page 16 Great Planes Marine Dagger Deep Vee ™ ™ GPMB1010 Length: 23.25 in Motor: Thrustmaster 550-size (included) Beam: 7.125 in Requires: 2-channel radio, 6- or 7-cell battery & charger Styled after hot full-size deep vees, the Dagger electric features extensive factory preassembly: The ABS hull and deck are prejoined, and the motor and radio box—which has built-in guides for quick receiver and servo installation—are preinstalled.

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