1. It is important to adjust, or “trim,” your electric free-flight Novus Explorer correctly.
2. Before launching the Novus Explorer, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the Novus Explorer into
the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A = Dive. Bend the elevators down slightly.
B = Stall. Bend the elevators up slightly.
C = Correct flight path.
D = To turn left, turn the rudders slightly to the left.
E = To turn right, turn the rudders slightly to the right.
3. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER
(must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
• ALWAYS LAUNCH THE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
Novus Explorer in your hand over your
head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the Novus Explorer into
the wind, keeping the wing level.
2. The Novus Explorer should climb gently
and turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevators. If it does not turn, bend
the rudders slightly left or right. Refer to
“TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-
FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER” for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHEN YOU
ARE FLYING YOUR
FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS
EXPLORER
The most important thing that determines
how well your Novus Explorer flies is how
well you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far, you must fly
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See “Repair” for details.
Always launch the electric free-flight
Novus Explorer into the wind. Do not fly
the airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your battery for more than 60
seconds. If you do, you may overheat the
battery in the Novus Explorer or your
charger and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage, wings or tail are
cracked or damaged, apply white glue and
cellophane tape and let dry overnight.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER
A
DIVE
STALL
LEFT TURN
RIGHT TURN
A Dive
B Stall
C Correct
E
E
D
D
B
