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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CATALOG ★Introduction ★Safety precautions! ★Charge Mode and Warning ★Safety Instruction of Ni-MH Battery ★Assembling steps for Decathlon ★Speed controller operation ★Spare parts list ★Center of Gravity Check ★Trouble shooting...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the R/C model Decathlon. To get it to perform perfectly, please read this introduction thoroughly before operating. Main Technology Parameter Standard version Wingspan:970mm Length:770mm Flight weight:630g Motor Type:400 Battery:Ni-MH 9.6V1000MAH Radio Control: 4Ch Frequency Modulation:FM Included parts:...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions! Please read this section until you fully understand! 1) Do not fly in Strong wind or bad weather. 2) Never fly the model in crowded areas, where there are lots of people, automobiles on the road and power lines over head. Also not to fly around the airport. Please make yourself enough room for the flying and operating, as the plane can travel at high rates of speed.
  • Page 5 . W h e n i t m e e t s t h e h e a t , transfiguration can easily happen, so you must keep your Decathlon away from heat. 7) Do not attempt to catch the Decathlon while it is flying. 8) Never leave this system unattended around children with battery in the unit, as injury can be caused due to children turning on the transmitter or the plane.
  • Page 6: Charge Mode And Warning

    Statement 1、The R/C plane is not a toy, it is suitable for the experienced operator. You must ensure it operated safely and do not harm others. 2、Installation must follow the instruction book. Make sure you keep your body (head, finger, etc) away from the propeller at all times.
  • Page 7: Safety Instruction Of Ni-Mh Battery

    Safety Instruction of Ni-MH Battery 01. Batteries should be charged prior to use. 02. When using a new battery for the first time or after long term storage, please fully charge the battery before use. 03. Use the correct charger for Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. 04 .Do not reverse charge batteries.
  • Page 8: Assembling Steps For Decathlon

    Assembling steps for Decathlon 1、Put the horizontal stab on the designated place of fuselage, fix it with screws as shown in the following pictures. 2、 Put the vertical stab on the designated place of the fuselage, fix it with screws as shown in the following pictures.
  • Page 9 4、Fasten the clevis as shown in the following pictures. ¢ 1.7X8XD3MM ………… 2 5.Insert main landing gear set as shown in the following picture.
  • Page 10 6、 Plug cord of servo in the wing into the 1st ch of Receiver as shown in the following picture. 7、Insert main wing into the fuselage horizontally as shown in the following picture. 8、Use the plastic screw to fasten the main wing to the fuselage as shown in the following picture.
  • Page 11 9、Put on the wing support as shown in the following pictures. ¢ 1.4X6XD2.5MM ………… 4 10、Make sure the back switch on the transmitter is off and that batteries are properly arranged. Before turning on, please position the throttle on idle. 11、Plug the well-charged battery into the connector in the fuselage, after battery are well arranged, close the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 12: Speed Controller Operation

    12、 Test to insure normal functioning of the joystick. While testing the power, firmly secure the airplane in place so that it will not move. Be certain that nobody or things come near the spinning propeller. Speed controller operation ① Turn on the transmitter first, then connect battery.
  • Page 13: Spare Parts List

    Spare parts list No:5G021 No:5G011 No:5G031 Tail wing set Main wing set Fuselage No:5G041 Item:54081 No:54071 Landing gear Propeller Adapter Propeller Spinner No:54061 No:3A021 No:5G071 Propeller Motor with gear box Main wing holder No:3F011 No:36031 Ni-MH battery Ni-MH battery Charger -13-...
  • Page 14: Center Of Gravity Check

    Please check the CG before heading to the flying fileld. The center of gravity for your 9 / inch~10 / inch Decathlon should fall within the range as indicated by the arrows. For your initial flights, we suggest that you balance the model toward the front fo the wing.

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