GRAUPNER SKY HERO II Building Instructions

The model requires a four-channel radio control system
Specification
Wingspan approx.
Fuselage length excl. spinner approx.
Wing area approx.
All-up weight according to fittings approx.
Longitudinal dihedral approx.
Caution: This model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered model, please ask an experienced model flyer for help and
support. If you attempt to operate the model without knowing what you are doing you could easily injure
yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety and well-being in mind at all times.
Important: before you start construction
Even if you have already built a large number of RC models please read right through these instructions and
check all the kit components against the parts list. We have taken great trouble to keep construction as
simple as possible, without making any compromises in the area of safety.
Check that the radio control system works correctly and at full range before every flight: switch on the
transmitter and the receiving system, but leave the transmitter aerial collapsed. Walk away from the model,
and check that all the control surfaces work smoothly and immediately at an appropriate distance, and
deflect in the correct "sense" (direction) relative to the stick movements.
If you are a relative beginner to model flying, we recommend that you ask an experienced model pilot to help
you check and test-fly the model.
RC components and linkages must be installed when mentioned in the appropriate stage of construction.
Fitting these parts later will be more difficult, and could even be impossible.
If you are buying a radio control system for this model, check that the transmitter and receiver are suitable for
model aircraft, and bear the standard type-approval sticker.
The frequency bands used for radio control systems are shared by other radio equipment and radio-
frequency apparatus, so we cannot guarantee that you will not suffer interference when using your system.
Certain countries may require you to pay for a licence to operate your radio control equipment. In Great
Britain no fee is payable to operate 35 MHz radio control equipment, but you should check with your local
authority for any by-laws restricting its use. This information may not apply to other countries.
Your local Post Office or model shop will be able to provide more information on this subject.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions
(temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases you may even find a slight warp in a component. These minor
faults are in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden structures, and can easily be corrected using a heat
gun, as commonly used for modelling.
Creases: blow warm air over the area and rub down with a soft cloth.
Wing warp: hold the panel twisted gently in the opposite direction to the warp, and apply warm air to remove
the creases from the covering.
Building instructions
For two-stroke motors of around 7.46 cc capacity
SKY HERO II
1540 mm
1200 mm
59 dm²
2500 g
0 to + 0.5º
1
Order No. 9384
9384.RC
9384.MX