Hi-Tec Sky Scout R2GO User manual

Instruction Manual
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R2GO, H2GO & P2GO Components
Introduction & Specifications
Safety Precautions
Package Contents
Recommended Equipment
Before You Begin
Assembling Your Model
Powering on your Model
Binding Process for R2Go and H2Go Versions
Centering Your Control Surfaces
Final Checks and Adjustments
Safety Information
Pre-Flight Inspections
Maiden Flight
Taking Off
Controlling the Plane
Landing the Plane
Hitec HBE-18A ESC Setup
Repairing your Model
Replacement Parts and Components
Fuselage Repair
Wing and Tail Plane Repair
Propeller, Hub and Spinner Assembly
Section One: Introduction
Section Three: Quick Assembly Guide
Section Two: Charging Your Battery (R2Go and H2Go Versions)
Section Four: Final Assembly and Adjustments
Section Five: Flying Your Model
Section Six: Adding the Optional Ailerons
Section Seven Repair and Maintenance of Your Model
Section Eight: Customer Service Information
This instruction manual is the integrated manual for all three types of the Sky Scout 2Go (R2GO, H2GO, P2GO). It is easy-to-read with
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Appendix A: The Basics of Model Flying
Appendix B: Transmitter Control Surface Movements
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Final Checks and Adjustments

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Section Five: Flying Your Model
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5. Pre-flight Model Inspection
6. Pre-flight Radio Check
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2. Adjusting the Trims
3. How to Control the Plane
4. How to Land the Plane
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Section Six: Adding the Optional Ailerons to Your Model
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Section Seven: Repair and Maintenance of Your Model
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Repairing Your Model

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the parts are accurately aligned.
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Fuselage Repair

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underside.
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fuselage shells.

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that the transmitter trims are also at the neutral position.
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and the output shafts towards the nose. Trim the unused output arm if
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channels, running CA glue right along the channel.
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Section Seven: Repair and Maintenance of Your Model
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