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COX Sky Ranger Instruction Manual

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INSTRUC TION
MANUAL
Assemble Only With Adult Supervision
Please read through this instruction booklet
to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with
the assembly and flight characteristics of
this airplane prior to assembly. Please
inspect all parts carefully before starting
assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or
defective, or if you have any questions
about the assembly or flying of this airplane,
please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we'll be
glad to help.
Entire Contents © 2010 Hobbico® Inc.
Printed in China
COXA6501MNL

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  • Page 1 C O X M O D E L S INSTRUC TION MANUAL Assemble Only With Adult Supervision Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane prior to assembly. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions...

  • Page 2: Fcc Requirement

    TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Precautions Your Sky Ranger should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the Sky Ranger, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

  • Page 3: Install The Transmitter Batteries

    Your chances for success and graduation to higher levels are very good if you take your time and follow the fl ying instructions carefully and completely. We hope you enjoy fl ying your Sky Ranger. Glossary ❍ Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery: Rechargeable Mode 2 Shown battery which is used to power the airplane.
  • Page 4 ● NEVER place on combustible materials or leave unattended during charge or discharge. ● DO NOT leave the battery connected to the Sky Ranger for an extended period of time. This can cause permanent damage to the battery.

  • Page 5: Battery Charging Precautions

    2. Do not leave a charging battery unattended! Unplug the battery if it gets warm, even if the green charge LED has not gone out. 3. Do not use a different charger to charge the Sky Ranger flying battery. WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery and charger, resulting in personal injury or damage to surroundings.
  • Page 6 S K Y R A N G E R Assembling the Sky Ranger Insert the plastic tab at the forward end of the wing into the fuselage as shown. Press the aft end of the wing down into position and use the included 2 ...
  • Page 7 C O X M O D E L S Reconfi gure the Mode of the Transmitter Unless you are fl ying in a country where Mode 1 is prevalent, there is no reason to change the mode. If you have decided to operate your airplane in Mode 1, perform the following procedure to reconfi gure the transmitter.

  • Page 8: Set Up The Transmitter

    Select the desired skill mode by pressing inward onto the elevator/rudder control stick. If this is your fi rst time fl ying the Sky Ranger, select the Low Rate mode. This will provide reduced control throws to lessen the chance of over-control for your fi rst fl ights.
  • Page 9 C O X M O D E L S Also be certain the throttle control stick is fully down so the propeller will not rotate when you connect the battery. Note: If you inadvertently connect the battery with the transmitter off , or with the transmitter on but the throttle stick not all the way down, the propeller should not turn until you turn on the transmitter or move the throttle stick all the way down.

  • Page 10: First Flight

    S K Y R A N G E R First Flight Turn the transmitter power switch to the ON position. Rotate the battery door clip until it points to the aft end of the plane. Remove the battery door by lifting the rear of the door upward and slide it out from under the forward clip.

  • Page 11: Check The Control Directions

    C O X M O D E L S Check the Control Directions Test the control surfaces to become familiar with their operation. Point the propeller away from you when doing this in case of accidental start-up. When the right control stick is moved down, the elevator will move up.
  • Page 12 S K Y R A N G E R Adjusting the Control Trims Elevator Trim 1. Before making your fi rst fl ight, use the trim buttons to center the elevator and rudder. Adjust the trim as Rudder necessary using the trim buttons until the control surfaces Trim are inline as shown.
  • Page 13 Sky Ranger. Flight Although the Sky Ranger is small, it will provide the same level of control and thus require the same amount of skill as a comparable larger R/C model. Because of this, typical takeoff , fl ight, and landing routines for larger models should also be practiced with the Sky Ranger.
  • Page 14 Flight Take it easy with the Sky Ranger for the fi rst few fl ights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain confi dence. Adjust the trims to maintain straight and level fl ight. After fl ying around for a while,...

  • Page 15: After The Flight

    Let the glue harden, then carefully remove the tape. Replacement Parts List Replacement parts for the Sky Ranger are available using Replacement Parts List the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that Stock No.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    S K Y R A N G E R Troubleshooting Warranty Hobbico® Inc. guarantees this kit to be PROBLEM free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This The transmitter does not turn on when the switch is moved to the warranty does not cover any component ON position.

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