Hobbico SkyVista, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Prebuilt R C Sport Aircraft Assembly Instructions Copyright 1998 HCAZ3082 for HCAA2202 V 1 0 Innovative Pre Built Aerobatic Trainer Builds with 2 tools in 1 evening No gluing cutting covering or painting required ...

Page 2: ...t help from an experienced knowledgeable modeler for your first flights You will learn faster and avoid risking your model before you re truly ready to solo Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified instructors You can also contact the national Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA which has more than 2500 chartered clubs across the countr...

Page 3: ... 2 56 Wire Pushrod for Throttle 7 Metal Wheel Collars 1 White Decal Strip 1 Window Decal Sheet 16 2 5 x 10mm Sheet Metal Screws 4 4 x 5 8 Sheet Metal Screws 2 4 40 Lock Nuts 2 4 40 x 1 8 Phillips Head Screw 6 4 Washers 1 Fuel Tank Assembly 4 4 x 20mm Screws 4 4mm Washers 4 4mm Lock Washers 4 4mm Nuts 1 Metal T Pin 1 Small Rubber Band Replacement Parts In the event that you need replacement parts c...

Page 4: ...ystem select four arms that look like an X or Star and snap off the sides with your pliers A diagonal cutter works well also STEP 3 Choose the Control Arms A A Connect your radio system and turn it on B B Position the trim levers and sticks as shown ON Throttle Receiver Battery Servos Transmitter Switch Off Receiver Brass Connector Brass Connector 2 4 40 Screw 4 40 Screw 2 Nylon Retainer Nylon Ret...

Page 5: ...tall the Aileron Servo STEP 6 Install the Receiver and Battery A A Position one servo in each pre cut hole as shown Note the orientation B B Using the screws that came with the radio system attach the servos to the tray Do not overtighten C C Attach the servo arms as shown in the drawing STEP 4 Install the Servos D D Tear or cut the foam sheet in half and wrap the receiver and the receiver battery...

Page 6: ...ns Rudder and Elevator Adjust the height of the horns so they are approximately 3 4 from the surface STEP 1 Install the FOUR Torque Rod Horns Steel Rod Wing Panel The servo wire should exit along the edge of the servo tray as shown Wing Panel Alignment Peg Nylon Torque Rod Horn 4 Actual Size 1 2 3 4 4 3 A Aiille er ro on n Right Wing Upside Down Left Wing Upside Down R Ru ud dd de er r Fin E Elle ...

Page 7: ...zer Insert the Fin into the fuselage Use the two 4 40 lock nuts along with washers to hold the tail in place STEP 2 Install the Fin STEP 3 Install the Wing Dowels Fuselage Bottom 4 40 Lock Nut 2 4 Washer 2 Actual Size 2 5 x 10mm Screw 4 Actual Size A A Install the window decals B Use the screwdriver to open the dowel holes C C Insert the two wood dowels into the fuselage Install the Plastic Dowel ...

Page 8: ...gh the left hole to the black nozzle Attach the tube that goes through the right hole to the top nozzle on the tank N No ot te e The middle nozzle will not be used C C Carefully install the fuel tank into the fuselage while pulling the tubing from the front STEP 2 Install the Fuel Tank Insert the two longest Pushrods into the tubes from inside the fuselage The longer of the two pushrods goes here ...

Page 9: ...ert the pushrods from the bottom of the servo arms for easier installation remove the arms from the servos B B Install the nylon pushrod retainers STEP 5 Hook Up the Servos Nylon Pushrod Retainer 2 A A Install the radio tray into the fuselage 4 x 5 8 Screw 4 4 Washer 4 Actual Size Actual Size Make sure the servo wires do not get pinched Cut the white tubes if they are in the way ...

Page 10: ...C C Screw the clevises on so that the control surfaces are centered Attach the clevises to the horns D D Slide the retainers over the clevises STEP 6 Attach the Clevises to the Control Surfaces Nylon Clevis 2 Silicone Clevis Retainer Note If the pushrods are too short turn the servos around Nylon Clevis Silicone Clevis Retainer Silicone Clevis Retainer Antenna Wire Actual Size Retainer Silicone Cl...

Page 11: ... Hardware Landing Gear Installation Part Part Three Three A A Insert the two main landing gear wires into the slots on the bottom of the wing B B Secure the landing gear using four metal straps and eight 2 5 x 10mm screws C C Attach the wheels using the 4mm metal collars with the 3 x 5mm screws D D Attach the remaining wheel to the nose gear strut STEP 2 Install the Main Landing Gear and Wheels 4m...

Page 12: ... guide tube and through the brass connector on the throttle servo D D Reattach the carburetor arm to the engine Make sure it is positioned so the carburetor will completely open and close 4 x 20mm Screw 4 4 x 20mm Screws Tip If installing an O S 40 LA engine install the back two screws with the plates first Next slide the engine into position and install the front screws This is because access is ...

Page 13: ...trim the cowl to provide access to the needle valve B B At the holes in the cowl use the four 2 5 x 10mm screws to attach the cowl in place If there is a lot of extra tubing you may cut off some of the excess STEP 3 Position the Cowl Install the Muffler Work the cowl around the engine Install the muffler T TI IP P Position the prop so it is horizontal when you can feel compression This way if your...

Page 14: ...t of tension on the antenna wire A A Insert the T Pin into the top of the fin just in front of the plastic tip Longer Slot Use a cut off servo arm for strain relief Strain Relief 4 4 2 2 Important Plug the aileron servo wire into the receiver Attach the wing to the Fuselage using twelve 64 rubber bands Attach four on each side and criss cross the remaining four Apply the stripes to the cowl sides ...

Page 15: ...n the carburetor barrel will stop fully open at the same time the throttle stick reaches full With the throttle set up properly you should be able to run the engine with the trim lever set midway to the full position adjusted for a smooth but slow idle Then when it is time to stop the engine simply pull back on the trim to close the carburetor and the engine will stop running ADJUST THE NOSE WHEEL...

Page 16: ...ection is VERY important and must NOT be omitted A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable 1 Accurately mark the balance point on the bottom of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The balance point is located 3 3 8 85mm back from the leading edge This is the balance point at which your model should balance for your first flights Later you may wish to experime...

Page 17: ...r R C radio operation like R C boats and R C cars and away from houses buildings and streets A schoolyard may look inviting but it is too close to people power lines and possible radio interference GROUND CHECK THE MODEL If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of R C models ask an experienced modeler to check to see that you have the radio installed correctly and that all the control...

Page 18: ...A number on or in the model 9 I will not operate models with pyrotechnics any device that explodes burns or propels a projectile of any kind RADIO CONTROL 1 I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experien...

Page 19: ...nter straight and level gradually add up elevator just before the top of the loop reduce the elevator slightly to keep the loop round Once on top of the loop cut the engine power and pull the airplane around to end up at the same point where you started The Roll From straight and level pull the nose up slightly just before giving smooth aileron input This will help keep altitude during the maneuve...

Page 20: ... to keep descending on a gradual glide slope until you are about 3 feet off the runway Gradually apply a little up elevator to flare for landing You should apply just enough up elevator to hold the plane just off the runway while the excess speed bleeds off The model should settle onto the runway for a slow slightly nose high landing If your approach looks short add in a little power to extend the...