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SCALE RADIO CONTROLLED ELECTRIC POWERED OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The SAPAC WILGA is supplied as 2 versions - one is an version which includes the Brushed motor only – no R/C equipment, ESC or Batteries. READY TO FLY version includes the Transmitter and receiver, Motor + Servos installed with ESC and a LiPo Battery and 12 Volt DC.
WARRANTY Tates Performance Hobbies guarantees that this model is free from defects both in material and craftsmanship on the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. Tates Performance Hobbies liability will under no circumstances exceed the original cost of the purchased model.
COLORS, SPECIFICATONS AND CHARACTERISTICS MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM PICTURE AND DESCRIPTON ON THE BOX AND MANUAL. Tates Performance Hobbies may be contacted by E Mail on – sales@tates.com.au or Phone 03 52224201 CONTENTS – Ready To Fly Version. ( The ARF version includes Motor, but does NOT have the servos installed, ESC...
ASSEMBLING THE AIRCRAFT Before starting, cover your work top with something soft like a bath towel so that the fragile surface of the model does not get damaged while you are working on it. Additionally, if you obtain a polystyrene box from your greengrocer and cut a semi-circular hole in the opposite ends, it will make a useful stand on which to securely rest the model.
THE UNDERCARRIAGE The tail wheel wire locates in the slot in the aft end of the fuselage below the elevator. The main wheels and spats are already fitted to the undercarriage legs so the top of the legs just needs to be inserted into the forward slot in the bottom of the fuselage and the plastic latch rotated to lock the assembly in place.
SAFETY PROCEDURES BEFORE FLIGHT Before each flight check your transmitter and flight pack battery for proper charge levels to make sure you attain maximum flight time and safety. Always switch on your transmitter first and move the right hand throttle stick to the low throttle position to avoid accidentally starting the motor.
Depending on the mode of the transmitter which came with your kit ( standard is Mode 1 ) you should be aware of the differences between mode 1 and mode 2, which are: Mode 1 – The left stick - 2, moved forward and back, gives down and up elevator, forward for dive and back for climb;...
The battery will take around 1.5 hours to charge from flat. The RED light indicates all connections are correct and when the Green Charge light (Indicates charging is underway) goes OFF - you know the battery is fully charged. The Charger operates on 12 Vlt DC. The included 240 to 12 Volt adapter may be used to power the charger from your home power points.
FIRST FLIGHTS It will be VERY helpful if you are able to obtain help from an experienced model pilot during your first flights. It is a very good idea to find a model club in your area or at least someone that can fly RC planes. They can help with the final setup and flight testing of your plane.
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