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IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

If this is your first R/C airplane kit, a word of caution is in order. BEFORE you begin assembly, carefully

took through the box and thoroughly read the instruction manual. Also check the parts list against the items
in the box to be sure you have everything that is on the parts list. Although we have taken great pains to

simplify the building process, there are no shortcuts to safety. These instructions are your guide to safe
and successful flying.

Only after you are thoroughly familiar with the construction process should you proceed with assembly.

Remember! Under no circumstances will a dealer accept a kit back for return if assembly has

already begun.

If the Hobbistar 60 is not quite what you expected, return it to your dealer in New and Unused condition.

However, we think you will agree with us that the Hobbistar 60 kit is one of the finest models of its type and

will offer you many hours of enjoyment.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Please check the additional items listed below for those materials not furnished but recommended.

Dubro #163 Wing seat tape ........................................ (1)
Dubro#121 E-Z connectors........................................ (6)

or

Goldberg#361 Snap'R'Keepers ...............................(6)
Goldberg#482 1/2" foam rubber.................................(1)

Dubro #349 Antenna Hook & Keeper.......................... (1)

Devcon #5250 Silicone rubber 2 oz. ...........................(1)
Hobbico (HCAR3950) Bullet 30 min. epoxy 9 oz. ....... (1)

Hobbico (HCAR3760) Bullet Threadlock..................... (1)

Arco#64 Rubberbands 1/4 lb. ...................................(1)

A four channel radio control system with 4 servos is required for the

Hobbistar 60. The various components are pictured above.

Most engines require a 1.5V glow plug starting battery, a glow plug clip,

and a quality brand fuel (consult the engine manufacturer's recommenda-
dons).

Here are a few tools that are necessary to properly finish this kit. They
should be available from your local hobby dealer or hardware store.

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A quality brand engine will be needed. We recommend the O.S. 60FP two
cycle engine. Also a prop and fuel tubing will be required for the engine.

Summary of Contents for Hobbistar 60 Select

Page 1: ...ARE FACTORY ASSEMBLED FOR PERFECT ALIGNMENT AND QUICK ASSEMBLY ALL PRE ASSEMBLED COMPONENTS ARE FACTORY COVERED CLASSIC DESIGN WITH DURABLE BALSA AND PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION SEMI SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL GIV...

Page 2: ...stypeand will offeryou many hours of enjoyment ADDITIONAL ITEMS Please check the additional items listed below for those materials not furnished but recommended Dubro 163 Wing seat tape 1 Dubro 121 E...

Page 3: ...5 Throttle and nose gear control rods 17 3 4 2 26 Plastic guide tubes 2 27 Clevis 4 28 Control horns 2 29 Control horn back plate 2 30 4mm x 10mm collars 3 31 m3 x4 screw 7 32 Nose gear control horn 1...

Page 4: ...ine along the hingepointonboth sides of the hinge This will preventepoxy from getting in the hinge joint and ruining the hinge Do not get vaseline on the rest of the hinge Ifthishappenstheepoxywillnot...

Page 5: ...it the aileron on the wing Be surethe torque rod fitsinthe hole in the edge oftheaileron The torque rod is what will transmit motion from the servo to theaileron 11 Install the rudder on the vertical...

Page 6: ...o cure 2 Slide the other wing panel onto the wing joiner Slide the two wing halves together Check for proper alignment There should be no gap between the wing halves If there is trim the end of the wi...

Page 7: ...sly measured in Step 1 1 Locate the pre assembled 21 aileron servo tray with 42 balsa blocks and a servo from your radio system Slip the servo into the tray and measure the distance from the bottom of...

Page 8: ...right when viewing the plane from the tail The area appears slightly darker Remove the covering from this area at this time 8 The elevator exit hole is located on the left side of the fuselage 61 2 f...

Page 9: ...ines Thiswillallowa more secure glue jointwhenthestabilizerisepoxyedlater Donotcutthebalsawood under the covering 3 Locate the vertical stabilizer Remove the covering from the lower vertical stabilize...

Page 10: ...o the center line of the fuselage 1 Looking into the fuselage vertical stabilizer slot apply some epoxy to the topsurface of the horizontal stabilizer that is visible inside the fuselage 2 Mix a small...

Page 11: ...ar control horn parallel to the nose gear axle and tightenthemountingscrew Nextinstalla4mmx 10mmcollarontop ofthe control horn and secure with a m3 x 4 screw 1 1 3 If usingthe Snap R Keeper make a 90...

Page 12: ...gine Next cutonewhitetubesoitis9 long Rough itupslightlywith sand paper Nowepoxy it insideofthe firewall and to the fuselage former as shown You may have to drill the hole completely through the firew...

Page 13: ...fuselage as viewed from abovelookingtowardtheengine and2 downfromthewingsaddle Install the switch at this time Mounting the switch on this side will preventfuel from damaging the switch 2 Test fit yo...

Page 14: ...etaining tube and slide onto the rod 2 Mount the ruddercontrol horn so that it is on the center line of the hinge joint and pointing toward the push rod as shown Mark the location of the two mounting...

Page 15: ...nd adjusted 5 Make a 90 bendat the markon the push rods Cutthe excesswire asshown andinstalltheSnap R Keeperstothe rodandservoarms following the manufacturer s instructions If using E Z connectors ins...

Page 16: ...connected to the receiver otherwise thewingwill need to be removed later to connect it The wing ismountedto thefuselage byusing 8 64 rubberbands Wrapthe bands around the wooden dowels as shown above...

Page 17: ...e carburetor while turning the prop counter clockwise a few time Notice the fuel line It no fuel is reaching the carburetor recheck the fuel line plumbing 6 Reduce the throttle to 1 4 or 1 2 throttle...

Page 18: ...the wind and slowlyadvance the throttle uptofull throttle Atthis pointthe planewill be going very fast and will be very sensitive to your rudder inputs Use smoothinputstocorrecttheplanefromwanderingof...

Page 19: ...gained speed gently pull back on the elevator stick Do not allow the plane to climb too steeply 8 Keepthewingsleveland reducethe throttle sometoobtain agentle climb 9 Toturn gentlymovetheaileron stick...

Page 20: ...ASAP AIRPLANE KITS HCAA2580 Telstar 40 HCAA2520 Telstar 25 HCAA2050 Flightstar 40 HCAA2530 Cherekee 25 HCAA2600 Extra 300 HCAA2590 Cessna 182 20 Entire contents 1990 Inc...

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