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- Page 1 Flight Manual www.megatech.com Entire contents © 2007 Megatech International Rev. 200801171610...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions about operating or assembling your new Megatech product... Please Call Megatech First! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Call our Service Department at: (888) MEGA-911 or (201)662-8500 or email: support@megatech.com 9:30am - 5:30pm, EST Monday through Friday (except holidays) Technical assistance is also available on the web at www.megatech.com... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Failure to comply with any of the following could lead to bodily harm or injury to you or others. The Megatech Prowler is not intended for those under 14 years of age without proper adult supervision. -
Page 4: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS Before getting started you will need: • 8 “AA” Alkaline batteries (sold separately) First make sure the contents of your package are complete: A. Prowler Fuselage F. AC Battery Charger K. Two Push-Rods B. Main Wing G. DC Battery Charger L. -
Page 5: The Radio System
NOTE: The Prowler is a 3-channel airplane. As such, this manual refers to the control sticks by the functions they apply to on your airplane. The control referred to in this manual as “Rudder” is actually the “Aileron”... -
Page 6: Installing The Batteries
• Always disconnect the battery from the charger when charging is complete. CHARGING YOUR FLIGHT PACK Your new Prowler features two ways to charge your flight pack: via a wall outlet (AC) or using your automobile’s cigarette lighter (DC). • When performing an AC charge, begin by attaching the flight pack battery to the AC charger’s connector and then plug the charger into a wall socket. -
Page 7: Cycling The Flight Pack
• When performing a DC charge, begin by turning off your car. Next, attach the flight pack battery to the DC charger’s connector and then plug the charger into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or 12v Power Outlet. The charging light should glow red. When charging is complete, the light will turn green. -
Page 8: Final Assembly
FINAL ASSEMBLY Attaching the Main Wing • Carefully place the main wing onto the fuselage with the wing tips angled upwards. The main support that is glued to the top of the wing should be facing furthest forward. • Check to make sure the arrows on the top center of the wing line up with the center seam of the fuselage then push forward into place so that the leading edge of the wing sits into the groove in the fuselage. - Page 9 Attaching the Horizontal Stabilizer • Place the horizontal stabilizer on top of the vertical fin, so the holes in the center are aligned with the holes on top of the vertical fin and the control horn is facing downward. The horizontal stabilizer support should be facing up. •...
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Page 10: Installing The Flight Pack Battery
• To shorten the pushrod, turn the clevis clockwise. • Once complete, reattach the clevis to the control horn. INSTALLING THE FLIGHT PACK BATTERY • Open the battery hatch on front of the Prowler fuselage by gently, but firmly, pulling up on the front of the hatch. -
Page 11: Flight Trim Adjustment
Rudder Trim Adjustment If while flying, your Prowler begins to turn when no rudder control input is being added, you will need to adjust the rudder trim. If it turns to the left, slide the rudder trim tab to the right until it stops. -
Page 12: Flight Basics
FLIGHT BASICS NEUTRAL Center the elevator Move the right Move the right stick trim control on the stick forward and back and the elevator right stick. Then the elevator moves moves up. This causes adjust the pushrod so down. This causes the the plane to ascend. -
Page 13: Flight School
FLIGHT SCHOOL TEMP 1) Choose a Flying Site & Weather Conditions 50°F 55˚F • Choose a large soft grassy open area to fly in such as a WIND football or soccer field. Do not fly in a street or parking 85°F 0-5 MPH 85˚F... - Page 14 • If further adjustments are needed, refer to the trim adjustment section on page 11. TIP: Once you gain the altitude you want, pull back the throttle control stick and let the Prowler glide. This will allow you to fly longer by extending battery life. When the plane gets too low to the ground, add thrust by pushing the throttle control stick forward and add elevator by pulling back slightly on the elevator control stick.
- Page 15 Do not panic if you see the plane begin to spin or make erratic movements. Simply release the right control stick and the prowler should level off and return to a steady glide as long as you have enough altitude.
- Page 16 • Over-steering will put the airplane into another turn or too much up elevator could cause the plane to stall. If any of these issues occur the plane may crash if you are too close to the ground. Keep the Prowler flying straight and level until it lands safely.
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Page 17: Trainer Cord Operation
(If the modulation method is different, control is impossible) Important note: If you are using a Megatech PF4000 radio for the student and the instructor transmitter you will be required to power up the student transmitter and the instructor transmitter also. You must remove the student transmitter’s crystal so that the student radio cannot transmit on any channel and will only work as a joystick with... -
Page 18: Repairing Your Prowler
Adjust the student’s trims as necessary. NOTE: The included trainer cable can be connected to most Futaba, Hitec and Megatech transmitters. If you are using a newer style Futaba Radio with a square micro plug you can purchase the optional trainer cable by contacting our sales department at 888-634-2911. -
Page 19: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS Spare, repair and replacement parts are readily available for your aircraft. Should you need parts, visit your local hobby dealer first. If unavailable, you may order directly from Megatech. Use this sheet as a guide. Part Number Description MTC994514... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing trouble, please follow these guidelines or call one of our Technicians at 1-888-634-2911. We will have you flying in no time. Always make sure your transmitter batteries are fresh, and the battery pack is charged as this can be the cause of many operational issues. - Page 21 Power switch is in the “off” Move power switch to the “ON” position. Position. Prowler is not flying high Battery is exhausted. Recharge Battery enough. You are not using good throttle Increase throttle stick or or elevator control.
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Page 22: Warranty
WARRANTY Limited Warranty Megatech® International guarantees this item to be free from defects for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. If any component of this product fails to function properly due to defects in materials or the manufacturing process during this 90 day period, the manufacturer’s obligations are limited and the manufacturer can choose to... -
Page 23: Notes
NOTES... - Page 24 Megatech® International 8300 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 662-8500 www.megatech.com Email: support@megatech.com...
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