Hobby King spitfire User manual

Remote Control Model Airplane
Instruction manual

CONTENTS
Brief introduction......................................................2
Main specifications.. .. .. .. .. .. ....................... .. .. .. .. .. ....... 2
Products constitution........... .. .. .. .. .. ....................... .. .. .. .2
Statement........................................................... 3
Safety precautions.................................................... 3
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Assembling steps for spit fire.................... .. .. .. .. .. ............. 7
Functions for control set. .. ..................... .. .. .. .. .. .............12
The possible problems and solutions.. .. .. .. .. .. ..................... .. ..13
Center of gravity check .. .. .. .. .. ....................... .. .. .. .. .. ...... 14
Spare parts list.......................................................14
Charging method and cautions
Safety Instruction of Li-Po/Ni-mh battery 6
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Thank you for purchasing the “spit fire” remote control model airplanes. In order to ensure your safety,
please read this manual carefully before operation this system.
Brief introduction
Main specifications
Brushless RTF Version
Wing Span: 880mm \ 34.64in
Length: 820mm \ 32.28in
Flying Weight: 680g \ 23.99 oz
Motor: Brushless Motor
Battery: 3 cell 11.1V Li-poly 1300 mAh
Transmitter: 4 Channels
Modulation mode: FM, Frequency, see products
Standard Version
Wing Span: 880mm \ 34.64in
Length: 820mm \ 32.28in
Flying Weight: 780g \ 27.51 oz
Motor: High-mag Motor 480
Battery: 8 cell 9.6V Ni-MH 1000 mAh
Transmitter: 4 Channels
Modulation mode: FM, Frequency, see products
Fuselage, Main Wing, Elevator, Main Landing Gear, Radio Control Set, Battery, Charger, Fixed Screw for the
Main Wing, Propeller, Manual, Nose cowl Glue, Screwdriver, Spanner etc.
Products constitution
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Statement
Safety precautions
1. This Spit Fire is not a toy, which is only suitable for the experienced manipulator. Please keep in mind that you
are responsible for the safe operation of this model and any damage or harm it may cause.
2. Please adjust this plane according to instructions and make sure the finger and other parts of your body out of the
rotating parts of the plane, or it may cause damage to the plane or injury to your body.
3. The user should bear full responsibility of proper operation and usage with regards to this model. We, art-tech
together with any distributor of us will not be responsible for any liability or loss due to improper operation.
1. Do not fly in thunderstorm, strong winds or bad weather.
2. Never fly the Spit Fire where there are power lines overhead, automobiles,
near aerodrome, subway or highways.
6.Please keep in mind only the accessories can be replaced to the defective parts.
5. Make sure that the model as well as the control system is in the good state before the
plane is taken off.
3. Never fly the Spit Fire where are crowds of people. Give yourself plenty of room flying, as
the plane can travel at a high rate of speed. Remember you are responsible for the safety of
others.
4. Do not fly in where the same frequency model plane is flying nearby.
7. Do not attempt to catch the Spit Fire while flying.
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Charging method and cautions
12V DC Power supplier
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Charge the power battery with outfit charger in 3 to 4 hours. Battery will be a little warm
after charging. In order to avoid battery damage or fire occurrence, do not charge the
battery overtime. Battery in charging should be put away from tinder and under
supervision to make sure safety.
Ni-mh battery charger
Li-Po battery(balance changer)
Specifications:
Input voltage: DC 10 V~15V
Output voltage: DC 7.4V＆11.1V（to 2 or 3 cell Li-Po battery）
Charging current: 0.3A~1.0A (can be continuously adjusted)
Indicator state:
Green: Charge complete ＆ no battery
Red: Charging
Flash: Drip current charging
The batteries are inspected separately. When the voltage
reaches 4.20V, the charging process stops.
ATI-0910 Li-Po battery(balance changer) specifications

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Then plug cigarette into its socket in car (Adapter should be connected if charge at home: connect the adapter
to home power socket, then plug the adapter' DC end to charger). The LED will turn green indicating it is
ready for charging.
2.Connect the battery to charger per its interface mark. The LED becomes red, which means charging is on the way.
3.Adjust the current among 0.3A~1.0A. In order to prolong battery' life-span, we recommend to charge them
under low current if you have enough time.
4.When LED flashing, the charger will enter the stage of drip current charging. The LED turns green when fully
charged, and the battery will be used at any time.
1.
Operating
Notice
1. Do not insert anything conductive into the cooling hole when power is on, or damage will be caused to the charger.
2. While charging is in process, please do not make it near flammable materials.
3. It is not allowed to charge two-cell and three-cell Li poly battery at the same time.
4.Expect Li poly battery, this charger is not allowed for other kinds of battery.
5. While charging, please keep it out of the reach of Children.
6. When this charger is in use, please do not go away and leave it unwatched, if any abnormality occurs
(such as the power indicator is off, the temperature of the battery rise rapidly, etc.) stop charging immediately.
7. Please do not use power with output voltage higher than 15V.
8. Please do not disassemble the charger or its accessories.
9. When the battery is not cool down, please do not urge to charge it.

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1. Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
2. Do not short-circuit the battery.
3. Do not use or leave the battery nearby the fire, stove or heated place (more than 80℃).
4. Do not immerse the battery in water or sea water, do not get it wet.
5. Do not charge the battery under the blazing sunlight.
6. Do not drive a nail into the battery, strike it by hammer or tread it.
7. Do not impact or toss the battery.
8. Do not use the battery with conspicuous damage or deformation
9. Do not make the direct soldering on the battery.
10.Do not reverse charge or over discharge the battery.
11.Do not reverse charge or reverse connect.
12.Do not connect the battery to the ordinary charger socket or car cigarette jack.
13.Do not use the battery for unspecified equipment.
14.Do not touch the leaking battery directly, please wash your skin or clothes with
water if they are bedewed by liquid leaking from the battery.
15.Do not mix the Li-Poly battery with other un-chargeable battery in using.
16.Do not continue charging the battery over the prescribed time.
17.Do not put the battery into the microwave oven or high-pressure container.
18.Do not use the abnormal battery.
19.Do not use or keep the battery under the sunlight.
20.Do not use the battery nearby the place where generates static electricity (over 64V).
21.Do not charge the battery when the environmental temperature is under 0 or over 45℃.
22.If you find the battery leaking, smelling or abnormal, stop using it and return it to the seller.
23.Keep the battery away from the children.
24.Use the specified charger and observe charging requirement (under 1A).
25.When using by minors, parents should show them to the correct instruction.
1.Be fully charged under no more than 1 A voltage by using the specified charger.
2.Be discharged under 10C voltage but avoiding discharge time too long to harm the battery.
3.Repeat the first and second step one or two times.
Caution
Safety Instruction of Li-Po/Ni-mh battery

Assembling steps for Spit Fire
2. Attach the servo wire coming out of the wing to channel #1 on the receiver.
Insert the main wing into fuselage.
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1. Insert the Main Landing Gear to the plastic opening on the underside of the fuselage.

3. And then secure the wing with the included screws.
Installed the elevator to the rear fuselage on the designated location4.
4X30MM
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Install the connect parts of the elevator.5.
Install the clevis of the elevator.6.
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Firstly, install the under chassis of the nose cowl, secondly, attach the three-leaf propeller to the under chassis of
the nose cowl and secure the propeller with the included screw and then install the cover of the nose cowl.
7.
Make sure the on/off switch on the transmitter is switched off and insert the batteries into the transmitter. Before
switching the transmitter on, please make sure that the throttle stick is in the down position for extra safety.
Remember that in order to arm Speed Control you need keep stick in the down position for more than 10 seconds.
Use fully charged batteries only since low batteries will diminish range of transmitter. Always keep antenna fully
extended up for maximum range!!!
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close the cabin.
Attach the connector plug of the fully charged battery to the ESC on fuselage and close battery bay and then
Test and make sure that all control surfaces move in the correct directions. While testing the power, make sure the
spinning propeller is out of reach of anybody and anything. Secure the plane with your hands while testing.
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Trim
Crystal
Elevator down
Rudder
left
Rudder
right
Elevator up
Power switch
Power indicator
Throttle Max
Aileron
left
Aileron
right
Throttle Min
Servo reverse
Functions for control set
ModeⅠ
ModeⅡ
Trim
Crystal
Elevator down
Rudder
left
Rudder
right
Elevator up
Power switch
Power indicator
Throttle Max
Aileron
left
Aileron
right
Throttle Min
Servo reverse
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Phenomenons Problems Solutions
Motor does not run
1. Battery is not fully charged.
2. The battery in the transmitter
is not full.
3. The circuit in Wing Dragon has
been damaged due to Crash
1. Charge the battery.
2. Install new dry cells.
3. Contact the distributor.
Can not fly straightly
1.
center position.
2. The main wing has not been
installed on the fuselage center
The rudder is not on the 1. Adjust the micro-adjustment
on the transmitter.
2. Reinstall the main wing.
Can not climb
1.The battery is not fully
charged.
2.The elevator declines
downward.
1. Charger the battery
2. Adjust the micro-adjustment
on the Transmitter.
Shortc ontrold istance
1.The battery of transmitter is
not full
2.The antenna of transmitter has
not been completely pulled out
1. Install new dry cells
2.Completely pull out the
antenna of transmitter.
The possible problems and solutions

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Center of Gravity Check
Please check the CG before heading to the flying field. The center of gravity for your SPITFIRE should
fall within the range as indicated by the arrows.
For your initial flights, we suggest that you balance the model toward the front of the wing. After you
become more familiar with the airplane, you can move the CG more after. However, under no
circumstances should the CG fall behind (toward the rudder) the rear mark. If necessary, adjust the CG
by moving your receiver or adding weight to the nose or tail of the airplane
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11inch~11 / inch
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Spare parts list
No: 5N011
Main wing set
No: 5N021
Tail wing set
No: 5N031
Fuselage

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No: 5N071
Propeller
No: 5N041
Small plastic set
No: 5N051
Main landing gear set
No: 5N061
Control horn
No:302304
Li-poly battery
No:301501
Ni-MH battery
No:301302B
Brushless motor
No:P51017
Motor with gear box
No: 5N081
Canopy shelters