Hobbico Aero Cruiser Manual

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C
OMPLETE R
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OMPLETE R
Quiet Electric Flight
Radio-Controlled Model
Requires 8 (AA) Alkaline
Batteries (not included)
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and
flight characteristics of this airplane before beginning to assemble the kit.
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.
Hobbico, Inc. 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 modification. 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 final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised
to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Hobbico, Inc. 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 modification. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
  • Page 2: Charging The Nimh Battery Pack

    Remember: Take your time and follow the PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF instructions to end up with a well-built model that is AND OTHERS. straight, durable and easy to fly. FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION The R/C model hobby becomes more and more Your R/C Action Series plane is not a toy, but rather a enjoyable as your experience grows.
  • Page 3: Battery Warning

    GLOSSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHARGING BATTERIES Electronic Speed Control with Auto Cut-off: This unit controls the speed of the motor. Also it monitors the battery voltage and turns off the motor so that there 1. Never leave a charging battery unattended. will be enough battery power to operate the radio while you glide and land the airplane.
  • Page 4 THE RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM Above is a sketch detailing the layout and function of the R/C system. It is important to understand the principles of the system in order to operate your model correctly. Check the parts against the list below. If any parts are damaged or missing, give us a call at: (217) 398-8970. Part Name Qty.
  • Page 5: Radio Installation

    INSTALL THE STABILIZER & FIN 2. If you are installing mini servos in the Aero Cruiser, attach the two plastic mini servo trays to the standard 1. Position the stabilizer on the tail end of the servo tray with eight #2 x 3/8” screws (not included).
  • Page 6: Radio Adjustment

    If you are using a radio system not 1. Remove the motor battery from the charger. included with the Aero Cruiser, the servo reversing Open the battery hatch cover on the bottom of the will be covered in steps 8 and 9.
  • Page 7 If it does not, change the position of the rudder servo reversing switch. 6. (Aero Cruiser without radio system installed only) To install the servo arms on the rudder and elevator pushrods, insert the Z-bends, at the end of the pushrods, into the servo arms so that the pushrod is 3/8”...
  • Page 8: Install The Landing Gear

    INSTALL THE WING INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR AND PROPELLER 1. At the front edge of the wing are two small plastic posts. Position the wing on top of the fuse and slide the 1. Insert the two landing gear wires in the slot in wing forward, inserting the posts in the holes on the front of the battery hatch.
  • Page 9: Balance Your Model

    Turn the Aero Cruiser over and place marks on the bottom of the wing 1-7/8” and 2-1/4” back from the When the battery power gets too low, the “Auto Cut- front of the wing, on both sides of the fuselage.
  • Page 10 5. With the throttle lever moved fully to the right, hand launch the Aero Cruiser into the wind, at a slight upward angle. Note: For the first couple of 3. Make sure the motor battery is fully charged and flights, we recommend having a helper hand launch that the transmitter has good “AA”...
  • Page 11: After The Flight

    3. To land the Aero Cruiser, fly down wind, past the looking over your shoulder at the plane. Now when landing area, a few hundred feet. Gently turn into the...
  • Page 12: Building Notes

    BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: ______________________ Date Construction Finished: _______________ Where Purchased: _______________________ Finished Weight:_________________________ Date Construction Started: ________________ Date of First Flight: ______________________ FLIGHT LOG...

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