Hobbico Flyzone NOVUS EXPLORER User manual

• Remove the backing paper from the double-sided tape on the top of
the fuselage.
• Attach the main wing halves to the fuselage by lining them up along the
centerline of the fuselage. Control surface should face the propeller.
• Remove the backing from the double-sided tape on the wing cover
and install it into the wings.
• Note: The front of the wing cover is thinner than the back. The
thinner end goes to the front, towards the propeller. The thicker
portion of the wing cover should go against the fuselage.
• Slide the stabilizer through the slot in the nose of the fuselage.
Secure the stabilizer with a piece of tape in each corner as shown.
The control surfaces should be towards the propeller.
• Insert the rudders into the slots in the wing.
• The decals should be on the outside toward the wing tips.
④④INSTALL THE RUDDERS
③③INSTALL THE STABILIZER
②②INSTALL THE WING COVER
①①INSTALL THE MAIN WING
ASSEMBLY OFYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER
WARNING: Read instructions carefully! Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage to the public.
WARNING: Choking hazard – Small parts. Do not allow children under age 3 to play with the Novus Explorer.The model contains
small parts which could accidentally be swallowed and cause suffocation. Use with adult supervision.
Replacement Parts
HCAQ3281 Propeller (2)
CHARGING
1. Remove the back cover of the charger by
removing the screws and install 4 “AA” batteries
according to the diagram in the charger. Put the
cover back on the charger and reinstall the screws.
CAUTION:Do not use rechargeable (nickel
cadmium) batteries. Do not mix old and new
batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon
zinc) or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
Attention: The Novus
Explorer is powered by a
rechargeable battery. At
the end of the battery’s
useful life, under various
state and local laws, it may
be illegal to dispose of the
battery into the municipal waste system. Check
with local solid waste officials in your area for
recycling options or disposal requirements.
Warning: This product contains a chemical
known to the state of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
2.Before charging your free-flight Novus Explorer,
make sure the “on-off” switch is in the “off”
position. (The “off” position is towards the front of
the plane.)
3. Insert the charger into the charge socket on
the underside of the Novus Explorer.The charger
will only fit one way.Match the tab on the charger
with the notch on the charge socket.
4. Press and hold the button on the charger to
charge the airplane. On the first charge, only
charge the Novus Explorer for 15 seconds. For
longer flights, you may increase the charge time
up to 60 seconds. Release the button to
stop charging.
5. Never charge the Novus Explorer for more
than 60 seconds.If you do, you may overheat the
battery in the Novus Explorer or the charger and
damage them.
6. When charging is complete, remove the
charger from the Novus Explorer.
CAUTION:Keep fingers, face, clothing and
other objects away from the spinning propeller.
HCAZ0314 for HCAA0314Entire Contents © Copyright 2005
Requires: 4 “AA” Alkaline batteries
(Not included)
HCAA0314
WARRANTY
Hobbico, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free of defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged
by use or modification. In no case shall Hobbico’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty
without notice. In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use 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 immediately return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Please inspect all parts
carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken, or defective, or if you have any questions about assembly or flying of this airplane, please call us at
[phone], and we’ll be glad to help.
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1. It is important to adjust, or “trim,” your electric free-flight Novus Explorer correctly.
2. Before launching the Novus Explorer, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the Novus Explorer into
the wind. It should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A= Dive. Bend the elevators down slightly.
B= Stall. Bend the elevators up slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, turn the rudders slightly to the left.
E= To turn right, turn the rudders slightly to the right.
3. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER (must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
• ALWAYS LAUNCH THE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
Novus Explorer in your hand over your
head and switch on the motor with your
other hand. Toss the Novus Explorer into
the wind, keeping the wing level.
2.The Novus Explorer should climb gently
and turn gradually. If it stalls and crashes,
adjust the elevators.If it does not turn, bend
the rudders slightly left or right. Refer to
“TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC FREE-
FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER” for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHENYOU
ARE FLYINGYOUR
FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS
EXPLORER
The most important thing that determines
how well your Novus Explorer flies is how
well you have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far, you must fly
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See “Repair” for details.
Always launch the electric free-flight
Novus Explorer into the wind. Do not fly
the airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your battery for more than 60
seconds. If you do, you may overheat the
battery in the Novus Explorer or your
charger and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage, wings or tail are
cracked or damaged, apply white glue and
cellophane tape and let dry overnight.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT NOVUS EXPLORER
ADIVE
STALL
LEFT TURN
RIGHT TURN
A Dive
B Stall
C Correct
E
E
D
D
B