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MINI NEXSTAR EP

SUCCESS GUARANTEE

We are so confi dent that the Mini NexSTAR EP is the best almost-
ready-to-fl y trainer available that we make this guarantee: You will 
successfully learn how to fl y with the Mini NexSTAR EP or we will 
replace it with your choice of any Hobbico trainer of up to equal 
value. All we ask is that you learn to fl y under the supervision 
of a qualifi ed, club-designated instructor, follow normal safety 
precautions, fl y at an AMA-chartered club and construct the kit 
as outlined in the included instruction manual.

If for some reason, you fi nd the design and/or workmanship of 
the Mini NexSTAR EP is not conducive to learning to fl y under 
the conditions outlined above, contact Hobby Services, Monday 
through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, to initiate the NexSTAR EP Select 
replacement process. You must verify that all terms and conditions 
of the fl ight guarantee have been met and provide signatures 
from you and your AMA-club qualifi ed instructor.

TERMS FOR U.S. AND CANADA GUARANTEE ONLY

• Must fl y at an AMA chartered fi eld

Must fl y at an AMA chartered fi eld

•  Must fl y with a qualifi ed AMA-club instructor
•  Must be within 60 days of purchase date
•   Must provide a statement about the crash and signature 

from the pilot and instructor

This guarantee is effective for 60 days from the purchase 
date of the kit and does not cover incidental items (motor, 
radio equipment and hardware, etc.). The kit, along with the 
replacement verifi cation form and original purchase receipt 
must be returned to Hobby Services for inspection no later than 
60 days after purchase. Hobbico reserves the right to verify all 
information provided. The Mini NexSTAR EP Success Guarantee 
is only good for kits purchased and fl own in the United States 
and Canada. Replacement trainer kit options are limited to fl at-
bottom wing trainer models available from Hobbico and only one 
replacement kit per customer.

Contact Hobby Services at:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822 U.S.A.

(217) 398-0007

www.hobbyservices.com

RADIO EQUIPMENT & BATTERY

All that is required to fi nish the Mini NexSTAR EP is a 4+ channel 
radio system with micro or mini receiver, a fl ight battery and charger. 
Part numbers for suggested equipment are provided below:

✰  

Recommended: 

Futaba

®

 6EX 6-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter/

Receiver (FUTK6900) 

OR

✰  

Economical: 

Futaba 4YF 4-Channel Micro FM/2 S3114 

Servos (FUTJ36**)

✰  

1250mAh 11.1V LiPo Battery (SUPP1030)

 

 Note:

 A Deans

®

 Ultra Male Plug

®

 to SuperTigre

®

 ESC Adapter 

(SUPM0040) is needed to connect a LiPo battery equipped 
with a Deans connector to the included SuperTigre ESC.

✰  

Great Planes

®

 3S LiPo Smart Charger (GPMM3319)

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES & TOOLS

Optional tools shown in the assembly section of this manual are 
very useful in the fi nal preparation of the plane and can be used 
with future models as well.

✰  

Great Planes C.G. Machine

 (GPMR2400)

✰  

Great Planes AccuThrow

 Defl ection Meter (GPMR2405)

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for the Hobbico Mini NexSTAR EP RxR are 
available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts 
List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be 
provided by your hobby dealer or mail-order company. Parts may 
also be ordered directly from Hobby Services, but full retail prices 
and shipping and handling charges will apply. Illinois and Nevada 
residents will also be charged sales tax.

If additional assistance is required for any reason contact 
Product Support by e-mail at productsupport@hobbico.com, or 
by telephone at (217) 398-8970.

Replacement Parts List 

Order # 

Description

HCAA3140 Fuselage 

Set

HCAA3141 Wing 

Set

HCAA3142 Tail 

Surfaces

HCAA3143 Landing 

Gear

HCAA3144 Cowl
HCAA3145 Spinner
HCAA3146 Battery 

Hatch

HCAA3147 Wing 

Joiner

HCAA3148  Plastic Parts Set
HCAA3149 Nose 

Wheel 

Assembly

HCAA3150 Screw 

Set

GPMA2982  Servo Linkage Hardware Set
GPMQ6640  9x6 Propeller (2)
SUPG8040  400 Brushless Motor
SUPM1020  20A Brushless ESC
GPMM1210 NANO 

Servo

NOTE:

 Full-size plans are not available. You can download a 

copy of this manual at 

www.hobbico.com

.

Summary of Contents for NexSTAR mini EP RxR

Page 1: ...the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this...

Page 2: ...e coverage Additionally training programs and instructors are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Tele 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 www modelaircraft org IMPORTANT Two of ...

Page 3: ... Contact Hobby Services at Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 U S A 217 398 0007 www hobbyservices com RADIO EQUIPMENT BATTERY All that is required to finish the Mini NexSTAR EP is a 4 channel radiosystemwithmicroorminireceiver aflightbatteryandcharger Part numbers for suggested equipment are provided below Recommended Futaba 6EX6 Channel2 4GHzTransmitter Receiver FUTK69...

Page 4: ...tal stabilizer as far forward as they can go 3 There is a slot in the fuselage that the large tab on the vertical fin must pass through which locks the horizontal stabilizer in place 4 The tail surface servo arms must be perpendicular to the servo cases as shown when adjusting the pushrod positions in the clevises If the servo arms are not perpendicular to the servo cases carefully move the arms b...

Page 5: ...ndicated by the two small holes in the film covering Do not over tighten the screw 8 Install the main landing gear using two 3 x 12mm machine screws The tapered side of the gear should face the tail of the plane 9 Cut a piece from the included hook and loop material and use it to install your receiver behind the servos 2 4GHz receiver shown 10 Tape the antennas to the side of the fuselage in the o...

Page 6: ...5mm x 5mm self tapping screw 13 Peel the backing from the double sided tape on the SpeedbrakesTraining Flaps Press the flaps onto the underside of the wing panels just in front of the ailerons on the inboard side as shown 14 Connect the aileron servo leads to theY harness Install the wing on the fuselage using the 4mm x 25mm wing bolt Tighten the screw until additional resistance is felt Do not ov...

Page 7: ...s For proper ESC operation it s very important to set the transmitter s throttle channel adjustments as follows 1 Set the throttle trim to zero 2 Set the throttle channel s reversing switch to reverse on Futaba transmitters Other transmitters might require you to set the throttle reversing switch to normal Connecting the Battery WARNING Never accidentally short together the positive and negative b...

Page 8: ...u 3 Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC The motor will beep to indicate the brake setting once for off twice for on 4 Move the throttle stick to full The motor will again beep once or twice to indicate the brake setting 5 Move the throttle stick to off or brake and the motor will beep four times The ESC is now armed and the motor WILL ROTATE anytime the throttle stick is advanced If the ESC...

Page 9: ...ve the optimum control throws the distance the control surfaces move when stick input is given Programmable radio systems will allow you to increase or decrease the amount of control throw to suit for flying preference We do not recommend increasing the control throws at any time as the model could become unstable during flight and landing Control throws can be decreased However we suggest only do...

Page 10: ...point when installing the battery for flight PREFLIGHT Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telephone number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events Fill out the identification tag on page 19 and place it...

Page 11: ...other than the landing gear intentionally touch the ground except while landing FINAL CHECKLIST Now it s time to do a final check before taking the model to the field These checks are best done in the peace and comfort of your own shop so take the time now to make certain your model is ready 1 Check the C G according to the procedure provided in the manual 2 Be certain the battery and receiver are...

Page 12: ...pointing down the runway into the wind When ready gradually advance the throttle while simultaneously using the left stick rudder nose wheel to steer the model Gain as much speed as the runway and flying site will practically allow before gently applying up elevator lifting the model into the air Be ready to make immediate corrections with the ailerons to keep the wings level and be smooth on the ...

Page 13: ...will allow them to come off more easily If applying heat take care not to allow the heat to deform the flaps The Mini NexSTAR EP was optimized to fly with the flaps on so if you remove them you will have to re trim the elevator Without flaps the Mini NexSTAR EP will try to pitch down nose down until you re trim it with some up elevator Without the SpeedBrakes Training Flaps the airplane will fly m...

Page 14: ... SUPP1020 910mAh 11 1V LiPo SUPP1030 1250mAh 11 1V LiPo SUPP1050 1500mAh 11 1V LiPo SUPP1060 1800mAh 11 1V LiPo SUPP1070 2100mAh 11 1V LiPo SUPM0010 Adapter SuperTigre LiPo Battery to Deans Ultra Plug Female SUPM0070 Charge lead Banana Plugs to SuperTigre LiPo Battery SUPM0060 Adapter Standard Female to SuperTigre ESC SUPM0050 Adapter Deans Micro to SuperTigre ESC SUPM0040 Adapter Deans Ultra Male...

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