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WATT AGE Tiger shark Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Wattage Tigershark RTF is distributed
exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2003, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V1.0 August 2003
Kit Product Numbers
128290 - Yellow
128292 - Red
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 Tigershark RTF is not intended for those
under 12 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
Visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com for information on other Wattage products
Specifications & Features:
Wing Span: 36.6 Inches
Wing Area: 146 Square Inches
Length: 25 Inches
Weight RTF: 9.25 Ounces
Wing Loading: 9.1 Ounces Per Square Foot
Simple 2-Motor Control System
Pre-installed Radio Control System
Included Rechargeable NiMH Flight Battery
Included 2.5 Hour AC Battery Charger
Molded from Durable Plastic and Foam
Replacement Parts Available
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Specifications & Features: The Wattage Tigershark RTF is distributed Wing Span: 36.6 Inches exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Wing Area: 146 Square Inches Length: 25 Inches Weight RTF: 9.25 Ounces Wing Loading: 9.1 Ounces Per Square Foot Simple 2-Motor Control System All contents copyright ©...

  • Page 2: For Your Information

    FOR YOUR SAFETY - PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS! FLIGHT BATTERY WARNINGS GENERAL WARNINGS Never overcharge the flight battery or damage to the flight Do not fly your airplane if another airplane is on the same battery may occur. frequency as you.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Parts Identification

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Wattage Tigershark RTF. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through these operating instructions in their entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around! Fly R/C today with the Wattage Tigershark RTF. Quick to assemble and easy to fly, the Tigershark RTF can be assembled in just minutes! Just follow these simple and straightforward operating instructions, charge the flight battery and go fly - it's that easy.

  • Page 4: Section 2: Recommended Items

    SECTION 2: RECOMMENDED ITEMS This section lists the items you will need to fly your new Wattage Tigershark RTF. As you can see, there's not much to it! 8 Pack Global AA Alkaline batteries for the transmitter Part # 110181 PRO TIP The Wattage Tigershark RTF includes a 6 cell Nickel Metal Hydride flight battery and a 2.5 hour AC wall charger to charge the flight battery.
  • Page 5 BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR AIRPLANE, CONTINUED..Battery Cover: A plastic cover that holds the flight battery in place. Fuselage: The main body of the airplane. All of the main airplane assemblies are attached to the fuselage. Horizontal Tail Surface: Provides stability for the airplane during level flight. Motor: The motor provides power to the propeller, which in turn creates thrust and makes the airplane fly.

  • Page 6: Section 4: Assembling Your Tigershark Rtf

    SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR TIGERSHARK RTF Step 1: Installing the Transmitter Batteries Remove the battery cover by pulling down on it with one hand while holding the transmitter with your other hand. Install 8 fresh AA Alkaline batteries, being careful to make sure that the polarity is correct for each battery.
  • Page 7 Step 3: Installing the Vertical Tail Surface Carefully push the tabs in the bottom of the vertical tail surface between the plastic mounting tabs and into the slots in the horizontal tail surface. While holding the vertical tail surface down firmly, carefully thread two screws into the holes in the mounting tabs to secure the vertical tail surface into place.
  • Page 8 Step 5: Installing the Wing Carefully pull the two plastic motor covers off the top of the motors and set them aside for now. Carefully slide the back of the wing into the molded wing mount in the fuselage. When positioned properly, the precut slots in the wing should fit over the molded vertical parts inside the wing mount.
  • Page 9 While holding one plastic motor cover in place, turn the airplane upside down and install one screw in the bottom of the motor housing. Tighten the screw completely to secure the motor cover and wing into place. Repeat the same procedures to install the screw in the second plastic motor cover assembly.

  • Page 10: Section 5: Learning To Fly Your Tigershark Rtf

    SECTION 5: LEARNING TO FLY YOUR TIGERSHARK RTF Step 1: Basic Operation Before actually flying your Tigershark RTF you should understand how the airplane 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. This is the stick on the left side of the transmitter that moves up and down.

  • Page 11: Section 6: Getting Ready To Fly Your Tigershark Rtf

    SECTION 6: GETTING READY TO FLY YOUR TIGERSHARK RTF Step 1: Charging the Flight Battery Plug the flight battery connector into the battery If the flight battery is hot to the charger connector. When plugged in properly you should touch, it is fully charged. Unplug hear the connectors "click"...

  • Page 12: Section 7: Your First Flight

    Step 4: Range Testing the Radio System After getting out to your flying field, but before you fly for the first time, you must range test the radio system. This will ensure that the transmitter is "talking" correctly to the airplane. You should follow this procedure before every first flight of the day and after you have a hard landing, crash or after a repair.
  • Page 13 Flying the Tigershark RTF in the Air Continue to make turns, holding the Turn Right/Left Stick in the direction you want the airplane to turn. You will notice that when you turn, the airplane will climb as long as you are holding the Motor Speed Up/Down Stick completely forward. Make a series of S-turns and circles to practice getting the hang of flying.

  • Page 14: Section 8: Flight-Trimming The Tigershark Rtf

    SECTION 8: FLIGHT-TRIMMING THE TIGERSHARK RTF If the airplane climbs or descends drastically, or constantly veers to the right or left, there may be a problem with the trim settings of the tail assembly. This can be corrected as shown below: If airplane turns right excessively If airplane turns left excessively If airplane descends excessively...

  • Page 15: Section 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your airplane. 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 free to contact us at the address or phone number listed below: Global Services On the Web...

  • Page 16: Our Guarantee

    TIGERSHARK RTF WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION Before returning your airplane for warranty consideration, the status of the unit must be within the guarantee as stated at the bottom of this page. Do not return your airplane to the place of purchase. They are not authorized or equipped to perform warranty work on Wattage products.

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