If you're a beginner, the best way
to begin flying your BrightStar is
with an experienced R / C pilot or
flying instructor at your side. You'll
learn faster and avoid risking your
model before you're truly ready
to solo.
Where do you find an instructor?
Ask at your local hobby shop.
They'll have information about
flying clubs in your area whose
membership includes qualified
instructors. You should also join the
Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA), a 165,000 member-strong
national organization with more
than 2,300 chartered clubs across
the country. Through any one of
them, instructor training programs
are available. Contact the AMA at
the address or phone number
below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
(800)435-9262
Fax(317)741-0057
Before you fly:
1. Make sure that no other fliers are using your
radio frequency.
2. Your radio transmitter must be the FIRST thing you
turn ON, and the LAST thing you turn OFF.
3. Double check all control surfaces, making sure they arc
secure and move in the proper direction.
4. Make sure that the transmitter & receiver batteries are
fully charged.
Fuel storage and care:
1. Do not smoke near your engine or fuel.
2. Store all engine fuel in a safe, cool, dry place, away
from children and pets. Model fuel will evaporate, so
make sure that you always store it with the
cap secure.
When starting and running your engine:
1. Always wear safety glasses.
2. Make certain that your glow plug clip is securely
attached to the glow plug and cannot pop off,
possibly falling into the spinning propeller.
3. Use a "chicken stick" or electric starter to start the
engine - NOT your fingers.
4. Make sure that the wires from your starter and glow
plug clip cannot become tangled with the spinning
propeller.
5. Do not stand at the side of the propeller when you
start or run the engine. Even at idle speed, the
spinning propeller will be nearly invisible.
6. If any engine adjustments are necessary, approach
the engine only from behind the spinning propeller.
90-Day Limited Warranty
If you, as the original owner of this model, discover a defect in p a r t s
or workmanship within 90 days of purchase, Hobbico will repair or replace it, at
the o p t i o n of our a u t h o r i z e d U S repair facility, Hobby
Services, without charge Our liability does not include cost of shipping to us
However, Hobby Services will pay shipping expenses to return your model to you
You must provide proof of purchase, such as your original purchase invoice or
receipt, for your model's warranty to be honored
This warranty does not apply to damage or defects caused by misuse or
improper assembly, service or shipment. Modifications, alterations or repair by
anyone other than Hobby Services voids this warranty We are sorry, but we
cannot be responsible for crash damage and/or resulting loss of kits, engines,
accessories, etc
Repair Service
Your BrightStar 40 must be returned directly to Hobby Services for warranty
work The address is Hobby Services, Attn Service Department, 1610 Interstate
Drive, Champaign, IL 61821-1067 Phone (217) 398-0007, or for product
information and technical support please contact us at (217) 398-8970
Please follow the instructions below when returning your model This will
h e l p o u r experienced technicians to repair and return It as quickly
as possible
1 ALWAYS return your entire system, including airplane and radio.
2 Disconnect the receiver battery switch harness and make sure that the
transmitter is turned off Disconnect all batteries and drain all fuel
3 Include a list of all items returned and a THOROUGH, written explanation
of the problem and service needed If you expect the repair to be covered
under warranty, also include your proof of purchase
4 Include your full return address and a phone number where you can be
reached during the day
If your model is past the 90-day warranty period or is excluded from warranty
coverage, you can still receive repair service through Hobby Services at a
nominal cost Repair charges and postage may be prepaid or billed COD
Additional postage charges will be applied for non-warranty returns All repairs
shipped outside the United States must be prepaid in U S funds only
All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction manual
and on the product package are subject to change without notice
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