Hobby King go Discover User manual

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USERMANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
FOLLOWTHE INSTRUCTION
Thankyouforchoosingthisclassicmodelairplane.
Thismodelisforbeginner,intermediateandexperi-
encedhobbyenthusiast.Hopeyouhavea nicetime
withthiswonderfulmodel!!!Happyflying!
Disclaimer: Donotfly Ms Airplane at full-throttle for long
periods of time, recommended 20-25 seconds burst!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I .GoDlscover specifications2
2.Safety Instructions2
3.What'sinthebox3
4. AssemblyInstructions4
5. Center ofGravity(CG)6
6. Charging theLi-PoBattery7
7. Controldirectiontest8
8. Trouble shooting9
9. Replacementparts 10
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SPECIFICATION
Technical Parameter
Wingspan:1600mm(63inch)
Length:737mm(29inch)
weight:1800g
ESC:40A
Servo:9g x 4
Radio:4CH
Motor:brushless KV800
Battery:Lipo 14.8V(4s) 3300-3600 mah25C
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Donotflyin storms,strongwinds, bad weather or lightning
2. NEVERFLYNEARPOWERLINES,overheadwires,roads,railroads or airports
3.Never fly nearhouses or people! Your GoDiscovercancausedamage to
property or injury!
4. Donotfly whereothermodels onthe same frequency are flying, until you
do a pref I ightcheck ofall yourcontrols
5. Makesureyoudoa pref I ight check-inspect the wholeplane and make sure
themotorrunssmoothly andall yourcontrolsworkproperly. Do thisbefore
EACHFLIGHT!
6. Use onlygenuineHobbyKingreplacementparts
7.Don't tryto catch the GoDiscover during flight-you could be badly
injured! Take off from and land ona suitable landing strip.
8. Not recommended for children under 12 yearsold.Childrenunder 14
shouldoperate the modelonlywith a responisbleadult.
9. The GoDiscoverincludessmallparts(chokinghazards) and sharpedges!
Assemble and storeyourplane out ofthe reach of children.
10. Never install batteriesincorrectly-check the polarity
(positive and negative)beforeconnecting or installingbatteries
11. Keep your GoDiscover outof direct sunlight (unless you're flying it!)
and awayfromheat sources. Foam can distortwhen itis overheated.
12. Fly intelligently-don't fly towardsyourself or otherpeople, or structures,
cars, trees,animals, or anythingelse onthe ground.

DESIGN FEATURES
1. The GoDiscover is designedspecifically for FPV/UAV flying, the largehatch and
inside fusearealeavesplenty of room for largebatteries and space for your
FPV/UAV equipment.
2. Coolingholes are designed within the aircraft to ensure that your electronics
have a continuous air flow for maximumperformance and longevity.
3 .The nosecameragimbalsystem and tinted Acrylicnosedome is spefically
designed toa cradle a GoPro or similar. The 2-axiscameragimbalsystem has
PAN and TILT functions providing a perfecthaven for your camerasystem against the
conditions, andinthe case ofa crash ora mishapparts are easy to interchange.
4. The wings and dome are held onby rotatingthumblocl< screws, thisensure
that setup and tuning is quick and simplewithout the need of tools.
5. Removable wingfences anda highlymodified EIH styleairfoilensuresstability,
great low speedhandling, and heavycargocapability.
6.PVClandingskid and wingtip skids providegreatprotection on landings.
7.Super easy to assemble.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual provides simple step by step assembly instructions.
However, if this is yourfirstplane, we recommendthat youask
a fellow flierforsomehelpputtingyourGoDiscovertogether.
Theywillprobablyjump atthe chancejust togeta look at it!
WHAT'S INTHEBOX
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
l.Slldethe wing tubeinside the wing,thensecurelyfasten the wing to the plasticwingholder
assembly. Insert and rotate the thumb screw 90 degreesuntil you feel that the screw has
locked inside.
2.Add glue onthe connectingpart forthe verticalwing .Paste the verticalwing tothe fuselage.
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3.Cut down the 2 pieces of wing fence.Add glue onthe correspondingplace ofthe
main wing and glue them onthe wing .(As shown onthe pics)
4.Plug the servowires Into the appropriatechannel's on yourreceiver. The gimbal system's
servos canbe connected toany auxiliarychannel on yourreceiver.(Pleasesee you receiver's
instructionmanual for furtherdetails)

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5.ConnecttheXT-60connectorofthe ESC toyour flight battery.Fastenthe battery to
theinsideofthefuselageandclosethe battery hatch.
Note: Batterypositioningmayvarypercustomer,dependingonyourmodel'ssetup
andequipmentuseyou will needtobalanceyourmodelforthecorrectC.G.,
please refertothepicturebelowforCG.details.
INSTALL THEGIMBALSYSTEM
6.Remove theoutsideofthecanopyshroudsby rotating thescrewson both sidesby
90degrees,oncethescrewisturnedthenpullthescrewout.Oncethescrewsare
removedyoumay lift upontheoutsideshroudplasticsandremovethecanopylens.
7.Gently rotate thegimbalsystemdownsoyouseethemetalretainingclipsholding
thecamerasbacl<plateplastics.Removethesemetalclips from thepostssoyoumay
fitthecamera.
8.Once thebackplateisremovedpositionyourcamerasysteminsidetheretainerand
fastenbackthemetalretainingclipstothelockingpost.
Note: pleasemakesuretochoosethepropercameraadapter for yourCamera.Included
areadaptersforGoPro2,GoPro3,andothertypesofcamerasystemscommonlyused.
9. After youconnectallyourservowirestotheAUXportionofyourRxandadjustthe
movementonthegimbalservotravelyoumaythensecurelyfastenthetopand bottom
shroudtogether.Pleasenote that thelenshasgrooveontheedge,thisgroovemust
lock into thetopand bottom shroudcorrectly.Oncetheshroudfitstogether rotate the
lockingscrewson both sidesby90degreesandmakesuretheyaresecure.
10.Assembly finished.
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WARNING-beforeplugginginthe battery, turnonthetransmitterandmake
sure the throttle and the throttle trim areset toOFF(allthe waydown).
KEEPCLEAR OF THEPROPELLER!(Rememberthatthisisvery
sharp propeller!)'
Openthebatteryhatchcoveratthetopofthefuselage and install the
batteryintheforwardcompartment,whichisangleddowntowardsthenose.
Install thebattery first, andthenplugitin.
Makesurethatnowiresareoutofplace,andclosethebatteryhatch.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION OF LI-POLY BATTERY
1. Do not disassemble or reconstructthebattery.
2. Do not short-circuitthebattery.
3. Donotuseor leave the batterynearby the fire,stove or heatedplace(mcrethan 80°C;)
4. Do not immersethebattery inwaterorsea water, donotgetit wet.
5. Do not charge the battery in directsunlight.
6. Donot impactortoss the battery.
7. Donot use the batterywithconspicuousdamage or deformation.
8. Donot attemptdirectsolderingon the battery.
9. Do not reversecharge or overdischargethebattery.
10. Do not reversecharge or reverseconnect.
11. Do not connectthebattery tothe ordinary charger socl<et or car cigarette jacl<.
12. Donotu5ethe battery for unspecified equipment.
13. D0 not touch the lea l<ing battery directly, pi ease washyourskinorclotheswith water.
14. Do not mixtheLi-Polybatterywithotherdis-chargedbattery in using,
15. Do not continue charging the battery over the prescribed time.
le.Donotuseor keep the batteryunderthe direct sunlight.
17. Do not use the batterynearby the placewheregeneratesstaticelectricity.
18. Do not use the batterywhen the environmental temperature is under 0'C or over 45°C.
19.If youfind the battery leaking,smelling or abnormal,stop using it andreturn ittothe seller.
20. Keep the battery awayfrom children.
21. Use the specifiedchargerandobservecharging requirement.
22. Whenusedbyminors,parentsshouldshowthemtothe correct instruction.
CAUTIONS
Donotoverchargeoroverdis-chargebattery.
CONTROL DIRECTION TEST
Youshouldbindyouraircraftandtransmitterbeforedoing
thesetestsMovethecontrolsonthetransmittertomake
sureaircraltcontrolsurlacesaremovingcorrectly.
Note:Make suretailpushrodsmovefreelyandthatpaint
ordecalsarenotadheredtothem.
Elevator
Elevator
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±20°~±25°
Aileron
Aileron
right
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±20°~±25'

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Solution
Motordoesnotrun
1 .Battery isnotfullycharged.
2. The batteryoftransmitteris
notsufficient
3. Check thewireconnection
insidethemodel
1 .Charge thebatteries.
2.Install a fullcharged
battery
3.Contact thelocaldealer
Noreaction ofthe
controlsurface
1 .The servocabledidn'tplug
properlyorinvertedplug.
2.the servoisdamaged
1 .Check theconnectionof
theservocable
2.Change anotherservo.
Cannotflystraight
1 .The rudderisnotinthecenter
position ofthe airframe
2.The mainwingisnotfixed in
thecenterposition ofthe
airframe.
1 .Adjust thetrimswitch
onthetransmitter
2.Re-assembly the
mainwing
Cannotclimb 1
.The batteryisnotfully
charged.
2. Elevatorisoutof trim.
1 .Charge thebattery
2.Adjust thetrimon
theTransmitter.
Limitedcontrol
range Thebatteriesarealmostflat Installnewbatteries
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Fuselage
310000122 Mainwing 310000123 VerticalStabilizer
310000124
ClearLens(dome)
310000125 Reflectivedome 310000126 IVlainhousing(cowling) 310000127
Flexablepropeller
310000128 Gimbalsysterm
31000012'^
Propellerblades
310000130
Controlwire-steel
310000131 Plasticmainwingbolt
310000132 PVCskidpiece 310000133
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BrushlessIVIotor(KV800)
, 310000134 Carbonfibertube
310000135
Decal
310000136

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