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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
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.
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- Page 1 C O X M O D E L S I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L 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.
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Page 2: Fcc Requirement
TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. Precautions Your Extra 300 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 Extra 300, 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 Extra 300. 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 Extra 300 for an extended period of time. This can cause permanent damage to the battery.
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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 Extra 300 flying battery. WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery and charger, resulting in personal injury or damage to surroundings. - Page 6 E X T R A 3 0 0 Insert the plastic tab at the aft end of the wing into the fuselage as shown, ensuring that the wires are inside the fuselage and do not interfere with the other servos. Press the wing into position and use the screw you removed from the wing hold down bracket to secure the wing in place.
- 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.
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Page 8: Set Up The Transmitter
Select the desired skill mode by pressing inward onto the elevator/aileron control stick. If this is your fi rst time fl ying the Extra 300, 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.
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Page 10: First Flight
E X T R A 3 0 0 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. Connect the battery to the plane and insert the battery into the battery compartment. -
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 E X T R A 3 0 0 Adjusting the Control Trims Elevator Trim 1. Before making your fi rst fl ight, use the trim buttons to center the elevator, ailerons, and rudder. Adjust the Aileron Rudder trim as necessary using the trim buttons until the control Trim Trim surfaces are inline as shown.
- Page 13 C O X M O D E L S Choose a Good Flying Site The Extra 300 should be fl own outside only when the wind speed is 5 mph [8km/h] or less. If the wind is calm or very light, the Extra will be responsive and precise.
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Page 14: After The Flight
E X T R A 3 0 0 Flight Take it easy with the Extra 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, and while still at a safe altitude with plenty remaining battery charge, practice slow fl ight and execute practice landing approaches by reducing the throttle to see how the model handles at slower speeds. -
Page 15: Replacement Parts List
CA glue to the broken areas and hold them together with clear packaging tape. Let the glue harden, then carefully remove the tape. Replacement Parts List Replacement parts for the Extra 300 are available using the Replacement Parts List order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
E X T R A 3 0 0 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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