Hobbico NexSTAR mini EP RxR Assembly Manual And Use And Care

Hobbico NexSTAR mini EP RxR Assembly Manual And Use And Care

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Wingspan: 44 in [1120mm]
2
Wing Area: 296 sq in [19.1 dm
Weight: 25–28 oz [710–790 g]
Wing Loading: 12.3–13.6 oz/sq ft [37–42 g/dm
Length: 36.5 in [925mm]
Radio: 4+ Channel transmitter with micro receiver
Motor: SuperTigre
®
400 Brushless
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Hobbico
®
guarantees this kit to be free from defects in
both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any component parts
damaged by use or modifi cation. In no case shall
Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Hobbico has no control over the fi nal assembly
or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall
be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting
from the use by the user of the fi nal user-assembled
product. By the act of using the user-assembled
product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
Copyright © 2009
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If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of this product, the buyer
is advised to return this kit immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim, send the defective part or
item to Hobby Services at the address below:
WARRANTY
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822
USA
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping
address, as much contact information as possible
(daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address),
a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of
the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the
problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
Champaign, Illinois
(217) 398-8970
E-mail: airsupport@hobbico.com
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HCAA0700Mnl v1.0

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  • Page 1 Hobby Services at the address below: change or modify this warranty without notice. Hobby Services In that Hobbico has no control over the fi nal assembly ® 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Hobbico Mini NexSTAR PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & EP RxR! The Mini NexSTAR EP follows the huge success of the OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT larger .46 glow engine NexSTAR Select, but now in a smaller park fl...
  • Page 3: Optional Supplies And Tools

    fl y with the Mini NexSTAR EP or we will ® Recommended: Futaba 6EX 6-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter/ replace it with your choice of any Hobbico trainer of up to equal Receiver (FUTK6900) OR ✰ value. All we ask is that you learn to fl y under the supervision Economical: Futaba 4YF 4-Channel Micro FM/2 S3114 of a qualifi...
  • Page 4 ASSEMBLY ✰ 1. Remove the battery cover from the transmitter by pressing on the cover and sliding it downward. Install four new “AA” batteries, then replace the cover. ✰ 4. The tail surface servo arms must be perpendicular to the servo cases as shown when adjusting the pushrod positions in the clevises.
  • Page 5 position can be set by holding a straight edge (such as a ruler) against the horizontal stabilizer and fi ne-tuning the elevator pushrod in the clevis until the elevator rests fl at against the ruler. Tighten the screw in the clevis. Do not over-tighten the screw! ✰...
  • Page 6 ✰ ✰ 11. Connect the tail servo leads and ESC lead to the receiver 13. Peel the backing from the double-sided tape on the (refer to your radio manual for channel assignments). Connect Speedbrakes Training Flaps. Press the fl aps onto the underside the included Y-harness to the aileron channel on the receiver.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Battery

    CHARGE AND INSTALL ESC OPERATING DIRECTIONS THE FLIGHT BATTERY To view the complete SuperTigre 25A brushless ESC manual, visit www.supertigre.com. WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with the battery and charger. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, Necessary Transmitter Settings and cause bodily harm! For proper ESC operation, it’s very important to set the...
  • Page 8 Setting Up the Brake Function INSTALL PROPELLER AND SPINNER SuperTigre ESCs include an adjustable brake function. To keep the factory default brake setting of “off”, skip to the next section. To turn the brake “on”: 1. With the transmitter power turned off, move the throttle stick to full position.
  • Page 9: Get The Model Ready To Fly

    Set the Control Throws GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Your Mini NexSTAR EP RxR is set up out of the box to have Check the Control Directions the optimum control throws (the distance the control surfaces ✰ move when stick input is given). Programmable radio systems 1.
  • Page 10: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    Balance the Model (C.G.) When you have determined where the fl ight battery needs to be positioned in order to balance the plane on the dots, make a mark DO NOT DISREGARD THIS STEP! This important step somewhere on the battery tray so you will have a reference point is also referred to as “checking the C.G.”...
  • Page 11: Ama Safety Code

    7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind). The Hobbico Mini NexSTAR EP has many features that make learning to fl y R/C an easier experience, but the help from an instructor is invaluable.
  • Page 12 The Hobbico Mini NexSTAR EP should fl y well at half or If you cannot fi nd the problem, ask an experienced modeler for slightly less than half throttle.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Tips

    NEXSTAR EP IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM Speedbrakes Training Flaps After you feel comfortable fl ying the Hobbico Mini NexSTAR EP and you want to improve its high speed performance, the fi rst thing you can do is to remove the SpeedBrakes Training Flaps.
  • Page 14 OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE FROM HOBBICO SuperTigre offers several sizes of LiPo batteries to suit various needs, which can be found at most hobby retailers: SUPP1010 640mAh, 11.1V LiPo SUPP1020 910mAh, 11.1V LiPo SUPP1030 1250mAh, 11.1V LiPo SUPP1050 1500mAh, 11.1V LiPo SUPP1060 1800mAh, 11.1V LiPo...
  • Page 15 3 micro servos; 1100mAh ElectriFly™ NiMH battery pack; and 12V DC charger. HCAA2505 Cessna 182, Skylane, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Hobbico, Inc."...
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