Hobbico AirVista User manual

™
Innovative Prebuilt R/C Trainer Aircraft
• The video “Getting to the
Flying Field” makes mastering
Radio Control even easier –
watch it before getting started
• Builds with 2 tools in 1 evening
• We guarantee your success
Assembly Instructions
© Copyright 1998 HCAZ1176 for HCAA2200 V 1.0

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We are so confident that the Hobbico AirVista is the best almost-ready-to-fly trainer
available that we make this guarantee: You will successfully learn how to fly with the
Hobbico AirVista or we will replace it with your choice of another Hobbico trainer of
up to equal value. All we ask is that you learn under the supervision of a qualified,
club-designated instructor, follow normal safety precautions, fly at an AMA-
chartered club and construct the kit as outlined in the included instruction manual.
If for some reason, you find the design and/or workmanship of the AirVista is not
conducive to learning to fly under the conditions outlined above, contact Hobby
Services, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM central time to request a AirVista
replacement verification form. This form will verify that all terms and conditions of the
flight guarantee have been followed and signatures from you and your AMA-club
qualified instructor have been obtained.
This guarantee is effective for 60 days after you receive the kit and does not cover
incidental items (engines, radio equipment and hardware, etc.). The kit, along with
the replacement verification form and original purchase receipt must be returned to
Hobby Services for inspection no later than 60 days after receipt of the kit. Hobbico
reserves the right to verify all information provided. TheAirVista Success Guarantee
is only good for kits purchased and flown in the United States. Replacement trainer
kit options are limited to flat-bottom wing trainer models available from Hobbico and
only one replacement kit per customer.
Contact Hobby Services at:
Hobby Services
Attn: Service Department
1610 Interstate Drive
Champaign, IL 61821-1067
[phone]
SUCCESS GUARANTEE INFORMATION
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Thank you for purchasing the prebuilt AirVista Trainer. You
have taken the first step into the exciting hobby of Radio
control. You are about to build in just one evening what took
aviation pioneers years – a powered machine that flies. The
AirVista was created especially for first time radio control
modelers. This easy to build, easy to fly model will help you
develop skills to take you anywhere you want to go in this
exciting hobby.
Please take some time to watch the video and read through
this assembly manual to familiarize yourself with the AirVista
kit and assembly methods.
Your AirVista is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working
model that functions very much like an actual airplane.
Because of its realistic performance, the AirVista, if not
assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury
to yourself or spectators and damage property.
To make your R/C modeling experience totally enjoyable,
we
recommend that you get 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 you 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 country. Through any one of them, instructor
training programs and insured newcomer training are
available.
Contact the AMA at:
You only need two tools to build the AirVista:
❏(1) Medium Phillips Screwdriver (#1)
❏(1) Pliers
For convenience, these additional tools will make the job a
little easier:
❏(1) Hobby knife with #11 blade
❏(1) Adjustable wrench
❏(1) Large Phillips Screwdriver (#2)
❏(1) Scissors
❏(1) Diagonal Cutter
❏4-channel radio system with 4 servos
❏We recommend the Top Flite®Power Point®brand of props
(see the engine manufacturer’s recommendations)
❏.40-size two-stroke engine
NO GLUE REQUIRED!
ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO
FINISH YOUR AIRVISTA
OPTIONAL TOOLS
REQUIRED TOOLS
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Office: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: http://www.modelaircraft.org
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF &
OTHERS...FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
0" 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 7"
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
Inch Scale
Metric Scale
O.S.®.40 LA
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1 (1) Right Wing Panel
2 (1) Left Wing Panel
3 (1) Steel Wing Joiner Rod
4 (1) Plywood Center Rib Assembly
5 (1) Fuselage
6 (1) Fin/Rudder Assembly
7 (1) Stab/Elevator Assembly
8 (2) 4mm Landing Gear Wire
9 (1) 4mm Nose Gear Strut
10 (3) Wheels
11 (4) Plastic Dowel Caps
12 (2) Wing Dowels (Wood)
13 (1) Plywood Servo Tray
14 (1) 1.5mm Wire for Nose Gear Steering
15 (1) Spinner Assembly
16 (1) Steering Arm
17 (14) #64 Rubber Bands
18 (1) Foam Sheet
Hardware included with the kit:
(7) 3 x 5mm Screws
(1) 3 x 8mm Screw
(4) Nylon Torque Rod Horns
(4) Nylon Servo Connectors
(5) Nylon Clevis
(1) Fuel Tubing
(5) Clevis Retainer
(2) Brass Pushrod Connector
(2) Nylon Retainers For Brass Pushrod Connectors
(2) 2-56 Wire Pushrod for Elevator/Rudder
(2) 2-56 Wire Pushrod for Aileron
(1) 2-56 Wire Pushrod for Throttle
(1) Plywood Control Throw Gauge
(7) Metal Wheel Collars
(1) White Decal Strip
(1) Window Decal Sheet
(12) 2.5 x 10mm Sheet Metal Screws
(4) #4 x 5/8" Sheet Metal Screws
(2) 4-40 Lock Nuts
(1) #48 Drill Bit
(2) 4-40 x 1/8" Phillips Head Screw
(6) #4 Washers
(1) Fuel Tank Assembly
(2) Flat Landing Gear Straps
(4) 4 x 20mm Screws
(4) 4mm Washers
(4) 4mm Lock Washers
(4) 4mm Nuts
(1) Metal “T” Pin
(1) Video “Getting To The Flying Field”
(1) Small Rubber Band
(2) Metal Landing Gear Straps
Replacement Parts:
In the event that you need replacement parts, contact your hobby
dealer and ask for the following:
Right Wing Panel (HCAA3546)
Left Wing Panel (HCAA3548)
Aileron Servo Tray and Wing Joiner Rod (HCAA3550)
Fuse and Servo Tray (HCAA3552)
Tail Assembly (HCAA3554)
Landing Gear with Strap and Wheels (HCAA3556)
Cowl (HCAA3558)
Turtle Deck (HCAA3560)
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2
5
9
3
4
11 12
17
13
18
11
14
10
15 15
16
6
7
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AirVista Parts List
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the AirVista.
If you need help or have any questions
during assembly, please contact us at:
[phone]
or e-mail us at
[email protected]
See more of our products at
www.hobbico.com
Need Help?
These items will not be
used in this kit:

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Install the rubber grommets with brass
inserts to each of the four servos.
NNoottee::Your system may look slightly
different. Consult your radio instructions.
CC..Turn off your receiver switch followed by
the transmitter. Your servos are now
properly centered.
NNoottee::If you bump or move your servos
during assembly, simply repeat this step.
SECTION 1
SECTION 1
Radio System Preparation
STEP 1: Unpack your Radio System STEP 2: Connect your Radio System
BB..Install the Brass Pushrod
Connectors onto TTWWOOof the arms.
CC..Squeeze the nylon retainers in place
using your pliers.
AA..From your radio system, 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
AA..Connect your radio
system and turn it on.
BB..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 Retainer (2)
Actual Size
Elevator
Enlarge
Enlarge
Enlarge
Tip! Hold the drill
bit with a pliers and
turn the arm.
Aileron
Rudder
Throttle
“X” Horn
Remove the wheels.
Charge your radio system following the
manufacturer’s instructions. This is usually
an overnight process.
Your grommets
may install like
one of these.
Throttle Trim
Star Horn
or
DD..Enlarge the selected holes in the
servo arms using the drill
bit provided.

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AA..Connect the three servos to the receiver
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BB..Connect the battery to the receiver switch
harness and the switch to the “battery”
socket on the receiver (the extra wire on the
switch is for charging your system).
CC..Connect the extension
wire to the aileron socket.
STEP 5: Connect the Servos to the Receiver
Install the remaining
servo in the plywood
aileron servo tray. Note
the orientation and
routing of the
servo wire.
STEP 7: Install the Aileron Servo
STEP 6: Install the Receiver and Battery
AA..Position the servos
where shown. Note
the orientation.
BB..Using the screws
that came with
the radio system,
attach the servos
to the tray. Do not
overtighten.
CC..Attach the servo
arms as shown in
the drawing.
STEP 4: Install the Servos
DD..Tear or cut the foam
sheet in half and wrap
the receiver and the
receiver battery.
Use two #64 rubber
bands to secure the
receiver to the top and
the battery to the bottom
of the servo tray.
Elevator
Servo
Throttle
Servo
Plywood
Servo Tray
Receiver
Battery
Unwrap the
antenna wire.
Servo Tray
Aileron
Servo
Plywood Aileron
Servo Tray
Rudder
Servo

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SECTION 2
SECTION 2
Wing Assembly
Assemble the wing together with the
steel rod and small alignment peg.
STEP 2: Assemble the Wing
Apply the white tape around
the center of the wing to hold
the assembly together.
STEP 3: Apply the Tape
Install the nylon torque rod
horns to the Ailerons, Rudder
and Elevator.
Use the “L” shaped plywood
gauge to set the height of the
horns, on each torque rod.
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
4
AAiilleerroonn
Right Wing
(Upside Down)
Left Wing
(Upside Down)
RRuuddddeerr
Fin
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Horizontal
Stabilizer
Plywood
Aileron Tray
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SECTION 3
SECTION 3
Fuselage Assembly
Tail and Wing Dowel Installation
Part
Part
The nylon horn
should be towards
the fuselage bottom.
Align the holes in the
fuselage with the holes
in the stab.
Insert the Stabilizer into the Fuselage.
STEP 1: Install the Horizontal Stabilizer
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
AA..Install the
window decals.
B. Use the
screwdriver to
open the
dowel holes.
CC..Insert the two
wood dowels
into the fuselage.
Install the Plastic
Dowel Caps.
You may need to hold one screw with a pliers
while installing the other side.
Note: Replace page 8 in
the Instruction Manual
with this page.

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AA..Insert the Black Nozzle into the Rubber “Stopper.”
BB..Cut the fuel line to 2-3/4" (70mm) and install it onto the black nozzle and to
the Metal fuel pickup (commonly referred to as the “clunk”).
CC..Insert the stopper into the tank and tighten the cap. You may need to
lubricate the stopper with skin oil (best found on the sides of your nose) to
help it install easier.
STEP 1: Assemble the Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank and Radio Tray Installation
Part
Part T
Two
wo
CC..Carefully install the fuel
tank into the fuselage
while pulling the tubing
from the front.
AA..Insert the fuel tubing
into the holes located
on the firewall.
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.
If the pushrod guides are not pre-installed,
cut the pushrod guides approximately 1/2"
ahead of the bulkhead.
STEP 3: Insert the Pushrods
DD..Slide the fuel tank in place. Make sure the fuel line
is not pinched during installation. This will cut off
the fuel supply to the engine.
BB..Attach the tube that
goes through the left
hole to the black
nozzle. Attach the
tube that goes
through the right hole
to the top nozzle on
the tank. NNoottee::The
middle nozzle will
not be used.
Cut to 2-3/4” long.
Pushrod
Rubber Stopper
Cap
Black
Nozzle
Clunk
Actual Size
Fuel Line
NNoottee::“Left” and
“Right” are as
viewed from the rear
of the airplane.

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BB..Secure it in place with four #4 x 5/8" screws
and washers.
CC..NNoottee::If you bump the servo arms, re-center
them as shown in section 1.
STEP 4: Install the Radio Tray
AA..Insert the pushrods from the bottom of the servo arms
(for easier installation remove the arms from the servos).
BB..Install the nylon pushrod retainers.
STEP 5: Hook Up the Servos
Nylon Pushrod Retainer (2)
AA..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.