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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Wattage Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane is
distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2004, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V3.0 September 2004
Kit Product Numbers: 128295 & 128296
IMPORTANT
Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on the next page.
Failure to do so could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Wattage Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane is not
intended for those under 12 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES:
Kite Wing Span: 26.25 Inches
Kite Wing Area: 270 Square Inches
Length: 19.5 Inches
Weight RTF: 6.5 Ounces
Kite Wing Loading: 3.5 Ounces Per Square Foot
Dual Motor Control for Direction and Altitude
Rechargeable 5 Cell Flight Battery
Installed 2-Channel Radio System
Composite Kite Wing Frame for Strength and Low Weight
110V AC 2 Hour Flight Battery Charger
Replacement Parts Available
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- Page 1 Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on the next page. Failure to do so could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Wattage Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane is not intended for those under 12 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
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Page 2: For Your Information
FOR YOUR SAFETY - PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS! GENERAL WARNINGS FLIGHT BATTERY WARNINGS Never overcharge the flight battery or damage to the flight Do not fly your kite-plane if another kite-plane or other battery may occur. airplane is on the same frequency as you. The frequency number is printed on the radio transmitter. -
Page 3: Section 1: Parts Identification
Wattage Tigershark! Takeoff and land from the ground, fly in small areas, learn to control your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane with precision and you'll be tearing up the skies and completing daring low-altitude maneuvers! You can do it because the Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane's reliable dual-propeller directional control, kite-style wing and very low weight provide incredible stability, predictability and control. -
Page 4: Section 2: Recommended Items
SECTION 2: RECOMMENDED ITEMS This section lists the items you will need to fly your new Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane. As you can see, there's not much to it! 8 Pack Trinity AA Alkaline batteries for the transmitter Part # 837801 PRO TIP The Wattage Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane includes a 5 cell Nickel Metal-Hydride flight battery and a 2.5... - Page 5 WARNING The flight battery included with your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane comes from the factory partially charged. DO NOT charge the flight battery until after testing the motors. This will ensure that the flight battery is run down completely before recharging it.
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Page 6: Section 4: Assembling Your Wind Craft Rtf R/C Kite-Plane
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR WIND CRAFT RTF R/C KITE-PLANE STEP 1: INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Carefully remove the battery cover from the front of the transmitter by pulling down on it with one hand while holding the transmitter with your other hand. - Page 7 Carefully snap the plastic connector on each end of the carbon-fiber brace onto the plastic post on each side of the kite wing assembly. IMPORTANT Make sure that the connectors snap firmly onto the plastic posts. Rotate each of the two plastic supports 90º and make sure that they lock into place.
- Page 8 Firmly push the plastic post in the front of the kite wing mount into the hole in the corresponding plastic mount on the kite wing assembly. IMPORTANT Make sure to push the post into the hole completely, as shown. Line up the hole at the back of the kite wing mount with the corresponding hole in the plastic mount on the kite wing assembly.
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Page 9: Step 4: Routing The Antenna
STEP 4: ROUTING THE ANTENNA Uncoil the receiver antenna and secure it under the two plastic fasteners located on the carbon-fiber center brace. Pull the antenna taut, then feed the end of it up through one of the small predrilled holes in the plastic mount at the very front of the kite wing assembly. -
Page 10: Step 6: Installing The Propellers
We suggest keeping the extras with you while you're flying, just in case. Now that you're done assembling your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane, it's time to learn how it's controlled and how to fly it. That's done in the next section. -
Page 11: Section 5: Learning To Fly Your Wind Craft Rtf R/C Kite-Plane
SECTION 5: LEARNING TO FLY YOUR WIND CRAFT RTF R/C KITE-PLANE Step 1: Basic Operation Before actually flying your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane you should understand how the kite-plane is controlled. Below we list the four basic flight modes: Climb: Climbing is controlled by pushing the Motor Speed Up/Down Stick on the transmitter. -
Page 12: Section 6: Getting Ready To Fly Your Wind Craft Rtf R/C Kite-Plane
SECTION 6: GETTING READY TO FLY YOUR WIND CRAFT RTF R/C KITE-PLANE STEP 1: CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY IMPORTANT Before charging the flight battery, the flight battery must be fully discharged. Discharge the flight battery by running the motors until they stop. This will ensure that you don't overcharge the flight battery. -
Page 13: Section 7: Your First Flight
The flight battery will have lost some charge and it won't produce full power. Hand Launching the Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane Turn on the transmitter, then the kite-plane, and carefully extend the transmitter antenna completely. - Page 14 Flying the Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane Continue to make turns, holding the Turn Right/Left Stick in the direction you want the kite-plane to turn. You will notice that when you turn, the kite-plane will climb as long as you are holding the Motor Speed Up/Down Stick completely forward.
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Page 15: Section 8: Flight-Trimming The Wind Craft Rtf R/C Kite-Plane
SECTION 10: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Wattage stocks a complete line of replacement parts for your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane. Listed below are the replacement parts that are available along with their respective part numbers for easy ordering convenience. We suggest ordering directly from your local Wattage dealer. -
Page 16: Section 11: Flight Tips And Warnings
SECTION 11: FLIGHT TIPS AND WARNINGS Check before every flight to ensure that the batteries in the transmitter are working properly. The green LED glows to indicate good battery condition and the red LED glows to indicate inputs from the transmitter. When the batteries are depleted to the point they're unsafe to use, an audio alert will sound from the transmitter. -
Page 17: Section 12: Troubleshooting Guide
This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane. Most problems encountered can be solved by carefully following the problem-cause-solution sections below. If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please feel... -
Page 20: Our Guarantee
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION Your Wattage Wind Craft RTF R/C Kite-Plane is warranted against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. Warranty service will be provided within 90 days of the date of...