Aerohobby skyseeker 2018, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...SKYSEEKER 2018 RTF Patent Pending Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...gratulations You now have the easiest flying 3 channel radio control powered glider ever The SkySeeker GT from ParkFlyRC com Built to last and advanced enough to grow with you Follow these simple steps and you ll be surprised how easy it is 2 ...

Page 3: ...n LEDs flash simultaneously indicates a problem with the battery possibly battery damage Refer to AMA and or manufacturers guidelines for handling and disposal 1 Connect the 12V supply power to the charger using either the supplied AC adapter or 12V clips for use with a 12V battery source The red power status LED lights up indicating the power connection is normal 2 Locate the white colored balanc...

Page 4: ...already has the tail mounted proceed directly to the wing mounting below Insert the Vertical Fin mounting studs through the holes in the Horizontal Fin and then through the holes in the fuselage tail and secure with thumb nuts When the landing gear is used add the tail wheel before securing the thumb nuts Hold off on connecting the pushrod clevis connectors to the tail until ready for the Tail Con...

Page 5: ...ies may also be used Check the polarity before replacing the cover To test switch on the transmitter The Green LED should glow brightly Replace batteries when the red LED glows brighter than the green LED IMPORTANT Never attempt to charge Alkaline batteries If you will be using NiCd or NiMH batteries the charging jack on the side of the transmitter accepts chargers compatible with HiTec or Airtron...

Page 6: ... UP Switch on transmitter green LED lights Install battery beneath canopy as shown push forward into nose while seating fully on the floor Move the stick side to side and the rudder should move as shown on the following page and return exactly level with the tail surface Move the stick up to down and the elevator should move as shown on the following page and return exactly level with the tail sur...

Page 7: ...with the following adjustment only when a flap fails to return level with the tail surface while the trim is centered Pry the connector sides apart using a small screw driver and carefully disconnect it from control horn Thread the clevis along the push rod to adjust the effective length of the linkage Insert the clevis back into the outer hole of the control horn and check the position of the fla...

Page 8: ...ane with canopy open on a smooth floor Apply a small amount of throttle motor starts Gradually increase until plane moves a few inches This confirms your motor and battery has sufficient power Set throttle OFF Remove battery from fuselage Switch transmitter OFF ALWAYS STAY CLEAR OF THE PROPELLER Throttle Off ...

Page 9: ...buildings power lines airports and highways Crash damage is NOT covered by the warranty TIP TO LOCATE A PLANE LOST IN A FIELD Apply short throttle bursts to produce motor noises until you can home in on it s location The motor noise is louder than the servos unless the propeller is jammed or the battery is depleted ...

Page 10: ...ore than this Follow these guidelines you ll be glad you did On your first flights wait for winds less than 5 mph use the flag test After plenty of experi ence you ll be able to safely fly in winds up to 15 mph COLD WEATHER TIP The battery will not pro vide enough power to fly near freezing tempera tures For best performance warm a cold battery to 60F prior to flight ...

Page 11: ...othly with each pulse Keep your hands off the tail control stick Your assistant will watch and listen carefully for unexpected tail responses accompanied by servo noises There should be none If you become aware of others flying within 3 miles of your site check with them first before beginning the range test otherwise if they are operating on the same crystal frequency they may loose control and c...

Page 12: ... level You need only to make short left right stick corrections as needed to keep the wings level and flying straight into the wind Leave the throttle full If the plane does not climbing pull back slowly on the stick until you see it climb slowly but don t overdo it SUCCESS TIP If your plane requires that you hold the stick constantly to one side or back more than a slight amount recheck the tail ...

Page 13: ...ntrol Once your plane returns to about 50 feet repeat the wide turn climb pattern to obtain higher altitude 1 The wind will add or subtract lift to your plane Be ready to respond by pulling back on the stick when flying with the wind and pushing the stick forward when flying against or into the wind 2 Not sure which way to turn the stick Imagine yourself seated in the cockpit so your plane will al...

Page 14: ...Just after a stall the plane dives To recover pull the stick completely back full UP elevator with full throttle until the plane pulls out of the dive Be careful since pulling the stick back tor too long will cause the plane to stall again When pushing the stick forward DOWN elevator make sure to always have enough altitude to avoid crashing DOWN elevator may be used to avoid the onset of stalls A...

Page 15: ...itional adjustments are needed see Step 4 These trim adjusts are best performed in flight so you can see the results immediately Elevator Trim If your plane always goes up or down use the trim control lever to the side of the control stick to correct for it Your plane should fly straight with the stick in the neutral center position If additional adjustments are needed see Step 4 Your plane should...

Page 16: ...n off the motor and glide your plane in for the touch down The skid on the underside of the fuselage will effectively bring your plane to a stop WARNING Do not attempt to catch the airplane or injury may result Also be sure to turn the motor off before you touch down or damage may occur to your wing and propeller Auto Cut off Feature When your flight battery gets low enough this feature will autom...

Page 17: ... the mounting screws and will require remounting If you find that the control surfaces don t move with stick movement but you hear the servo gear noise check for a detached or broken servo arm or gear s Wing and Tail Damage Repair foam tear outs with wide clear packaging tape Use a 5 minute Epoxy to repair more serious breaks in the foam Check the wing tail fin and horizontal stabilizer for rigidi...

Page 18: ...ty Warranty Parts Replacement If you discover defects during the first preflight test outlined in the instruction manual please call our toll free Customer Service line at 602 759 9636 for technical support If you are directed to return the product to our Service Center you will be provided with an RMA Return Authorization number If in our opinion after inspecting the product we determine it to be...

Page 19: ...never in your model See the AMA Lithium Battery Safety Alert for all of the safety recommendations regarding lithium battery fires If this alert was not inserted with your kit or lithium battery you may find it at www modelaircraft org 5 NEVER cut into the battery charger or airplane wires or serious injury can occur Causing the battery to short out connecting positive red and negative black bare ...

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