Hobby-Lobby Rebel 70 Sport Jet User manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the eRC Rebel 70
Sport Jet. This jet is designed for the intermediate to
advanced pilot. A great deal of the aircraft is pre-
built and only requires some simple assembly and
the programming of your radio equipment to be
ready to fly. Please read the assembly manual
carefully to familiarize your self with all the steps
before starting.
Safety Statement
1. This is not a toy. It is for experienced modelers only. You are responsible for the safe
operation of this model and any damage or harm it may cause.
2. Before flying the Rebel 70 for the first time please read through the instructions carefully
and make sure that your radio equipment is working properly and has been range tested
prior to flight.
3. Young people under the age of 14 should only be permitted to operate this model under
the instruction and supervision of an adult with modeling experience.
4. Please keep these instructions for future reference after completing the assembly. They
contain information critical to the safe operation of this model.
5. If you have any further questions regarding the safe operation of your RC model, please
contact your local hobby shop, flying club or Hobby Lobby International for professional
help and advice.
Safety Precautions!
1. Do not fly in strong wind or bad weather.
2. Never fly the model in crowded areas where there are lots of people, automobiles on the
road or power lines overhead. Do not fly near full-scale airports.
3. Make sure that you have enough open area for flying as the model can travel at a high
rate of speed and cover a lot of area quickly. Initial flights should be made in an area
with a minimum size of a football field.
4. This model is not recommended for children under the age of 14.
5. When charging the LiPo batteries, always charge them on a non-flammable surface and
monitor the charge process. Improper charging of LiPo batteries is dangerous and can
lead to a fire!
6. The Rebel 70 is made from EPO foam and plastic. These materials are flammable and
can be damaged by high heat. Never leave your jet near a heat source or in an
automobile.
7. Do not attempt to catch your airplane while flying.
8. Never leave your Rebel 70 unattended when ready for flight.
9. When preparing for flight, always turn on your transmitter first and make sure that your
throttle is in the off position prior to plugging in the flight battery. Failure to follow this
step may lead to unintended motor start and damage to the model.

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Before starting, use the contents list to take an inventory and make sure it is complete.
If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, contact Hobby Lobby support at
866-512-1444.
Contents List
Fuselage
Nose cone
Landing gear and wheels
Exhaust ring
Brushless Outrunner motor installed in 70mm fan (pre-installed)
45A Speed control (pre-installed)
Main wing
Vertical stabilizer with rudder
Horizontal stabilizer with elevator
Hardware
Additional Items Required
4 or higher channel radio w/ receiver
4-cell 2200mAh Lipo battery with Deans Ultra Connector
Dedicated lithium battery charger (balance charger recommended)
Contact adhesive or CA glue

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1. This manual will help you assemble your
Rebel 70. Let’s start by locating the
horizontal stabilizer, two screws and two
wooden spacers.
2. Place the horizontal stabilizer on the
fuselage and connect the two servo
leads to the extensions coming out of
the fuselage.
3. Tuck the excess wires neatly into the
hole as shown, making sure none of the
wires interfere with the servo arms.
4. Use a Phillips head screwdriver and the
two screws to attach the horizontal
stabilizer to the fuselage.

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5. Next, locate the vertical stabilizer, rudder
pushrod, and 5 small screws.
6. Set the vertical stabilizer in place on top
of the horizontal stabilizer.
7. Secure the vertical stabilizer using two
screws on each side and one screw at
the back.
8. The servo arm for the rudder is located
on the right hand side. Attach the Z-
bend end of the pushrod into the
outermost hole in the servo arm.

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9. With the pushrod on the servo arm and
the servo arm centered, connect the
plastic pushrod clevis to the rudder
control horn in the outermost hole.
Adjust the length of the pushrod by
spinning the clevis until the rudder is
centered.
10. Next, locate your wing and the servo
extension leads. One of the extension
leads is a Y-Harness. Only use the Y-
Harness if using a 4-channel receiver or
don’t want to operate the ailerons
separately. Use the two extension leads
otherwise. Connect either the two
extensions or the Y-Harness to the
aileron servo leads in the top of the
wing.
11. Feed the extension wires in the slot
where the motor wires are and place the
wing on the fuselage. The back of the
wing has two pins that fit into holes in
the fuselage.
12. Locate the three longer screws and
wooden washers. These will be used to
secure the wing to the fuselage.

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13. Use a screwdriver to attach the wing.
14. Locate the nose gear and 4 screws.
15. Feed the servo wire into the fuselage
and out through the battery tray area.
16. Fit the nose gear mount into place and
use the 4 screws to secure it.

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17. Take the two main landing gear struts
and push them into the plastic slots on
the bottom of the wing. If the landing
gear fits loosely, use a pair of pliers to
spread the “U” bend out for a tighter
friction fit. Alternatively, you can epoxy
the gear in place.
18. Locate the exhaust ring and apply
some contact adhesive, epoxy, or CA
glue to it and mount it in position.
19. It should look like this when finished.
20. Locate the plastic nose cone and glue it
in place as shown.

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21. The servo leads will be located near the
back of the battery tray. You may need
a small wire with a hook to fish some of
the leads out for access. Connect the
leads to your receiver per your radio
systems instructions. Tuck the receiver
and wires into the fuselage behind the
battery tray.
22. Place your battery into the battery tray
and secure the hatch.
23. The CG Range is 65mm – 75mm from
the front of the wing where it meets the
fuselage. Adjust your battery location so
that your center of gravity is within this
range.
Recommended Control Throws
Ailerons Low Rate 1/4" (6mm) Up and Down
High Rate 1/2" (13mm) Up and Down
Elevators Low Rate 3/8" (10mm) Up and Down
High Rate 1/2" (13mm) Up and Down
Rudder Low Rate 3/8" (10mm) Up and Down
High Rate 5/8" (16mm) Up and Down
After your initial flights, you may setup the control throws to suit you flying style.

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Preflight
1. Aircraft assembled correctly and ready for flight.
2. All control throws are set per this manual.
3. Transmitter fully charged and on the correct model.
4. Aircraft balances at the recommended CG location.
5. Flight batteries are fully charged and secure.
6. All controls are operating correctly, in the proper direction, and are secure.
7. Complete a radio range check per your radios manual.
8. Wait for a calm or light wind day for first flights.
Flying
We recommend that takeoffs and landings be made on LOW RATES. Initial flights
should be made using LOW RATES until you are familiar with the aircraft. LOW RATES
allow you to fly smooth pattern maneuvers. The jet is very stable with solid handling. On
HIGH RATES, the airplane can perform quick rolls and other aerobatic maneuvers. For
landing, set up your final approach with a slight nose high angle of attack and about 1/4
throttle, allow the jet to settle, applying a little throttle to arrest the descent and touch
down on the main gear first. Let it roll out and avoid turning sharply when taxing fast.

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2008 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall
not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition
activity.
2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those flown under the AMA
Experimental Aircraft Rules.
3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying site I use. I will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a
reckless and/or dangerous manner.
4. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy.
5. I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level, when within three (3) miles of an
airport without notifying the airport operator. I will yield the right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale
aircraft, utilizing a spotter when appropriate.
6. I will not fly my model aircraft unless it is identified with my name and address, or AMA number, inside or affixed to the
outside of the model aircraft. This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate
model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.
8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices, which explode, burn, or propel a projectile of any kind.
Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft
during flight. Rocket motors up to a G-series size may be used, provided they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft
during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code; however, they
may not be launched from model aircraft. Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices
and practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document.
9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or within eight (8) hours of having consumed
alcohol.
10. I will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control my model
aircraft.
11. Children under six (6) years old are only allowed on a flightline or in a flight area as a pilot or while under flight instruction.
12. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI,
SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.
RADIO CONTROL
1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people.
2. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground-range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model
aircraft.
3. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a proficient flier, unless I am assisted by an
experienced pilot.
4. At all flying sites a line must be established, in front of which all flying takes place. Only personnel associated with flying
the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line. In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be
established. An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited.
5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band
frequencies.
6. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three (3) miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency-
management agreement. A frequency management agreement may be an
allocation of frequencies for each site, a day-use agreement between sites, or testing which determines that no
interference exists. A frequency-management agreement may exist between two or more AMA chartered clubs, AMA
clubs and individual AMA members, or individual AMA members. Frequency-management agreements, including an
interference test report if the agreement indicates no interference exists, will be signed by all parties and copies provided
to AMA Headquarters.
7. With the exception of events flown under official AMA rules, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet
to any individual, except for the pilot and located at the flightline.
8. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power, except to
divert it from striking an individual.
9. Radio-controlled night flying is limited to low-performance model aircraft (less than 100 mph). The model aircraft must be
equipped with a lighting system which clearly defines the aircraft's attitude and direction at all times.
10. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft shall control it during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without
enhancement other than by corrective lenses that are prescribed for the pilot. No model aircraft shall be equipped with
devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot.
WARNING – THIS IS NOT A TOY! Radio controlled model aircraft are capable of inflicting serious injury and/or property damage if
not assembled, operated, and maintained in a competent and safe manner. If you are not already experienced with radio-controlled
models, we strongly suggest that you find an experienced modeler to assist you.

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Spare Parts List
Part #
Description
List Price
ERC1902
Fuselage (no canopy or nose cone)
$49.99
ERC1903
Main Wing
$29.99
ERC1906
Horizontal and Vertical Tail Set
$21.99
ERC1907
Nose Cone
$3.99
ERC1908
Canopy
$4.99
ERC1916
Landing Gear Set
$13.99
ERC1919
Decal Set
$9.99
HLI350010
3000Kv Brushless Outrunner Motor
$39.99
HLI350012
45A Brushless ESC
$49.99
HLI350009
70mm Ducted Fan Unit
$14.99
ERCS900
9G Metal Gear Servo (upgrade replacement)
$9.99
Warranty
Hobby Lobby guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component damaged by use or modification. In no event shall Hobby Lobby’s liability exceed the original cost of
the purchased kit.
Hobby Lobby International, Inc.
5614 Franklin Pike Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027
1-866-WE-FLY-RC
(1-866-933-5972)
www.hobby-lobby.com