Jaycar GT-4130 User manual

GT-4130 STUNT PLANE
3 Channel 2.4GHz RC Aeroplane
Modelled after the famous Cessna 182 Skylane
SKYLARK (GT-4130)
Contents & Accessories
Remote Control
Remote Control Setup
Pairing the remote control & plane
TROUBLESHOOTING
PLANE PARTS
BATTERY & POWER SPECIFICATION

Congratulations! You are now the owner of a Skylark. To ensure a safe and enjoyable time with this stunt plane, please
read the complete instructions carefully before use. Also keep this instruction booklet and the packaging for future
reference as they contain important information for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Skylark
aeroplane aeroplane
We recommend that you seek the assistance of an experienced pilot before attempting to fly this aeroplane for the first time.
An experienced RC hobbyist can properly assemble, setup and fly the model plane for the first time, this would be the ideal
guidance for a beginner. Flying this plane requires a certain degree of skill, and this plane is also subject to normal wear
and tear. Any damage or dissatisfaction as a result of accidents or modifications are not covered by warranty and cannot
be returned for repair or replacement. Contact your retailer for more warranty information.
Keep away from people and obstabcles
This product is suitable for indoor and outdoor (wind grade should be no more than 4) flying,
however, you must keep away from people, crowded place, pets or any obstacles that would
pose any dangers. Keep clear from heat source, power cable to avoid incidents and damages
to others or the plane itself. Failure to keep away from these places may result in fire, electrical
shock and could lead to injuries and damages to property.
2.4GHz Receiver
Rudder
Elevator
Plane Parts
Specifications, parts and contents may differ between this manual and actual product due
to different locale of item and time of purchase.

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The propeller can be replaced by pulling in the outward
direction indicated in the illustration.
During the take off, use the rudder control to keep the plane
straight.
Beginners are recommended to practice well or fly for the first
time under the guidance of an experienced pilot.
Trim could be used to adjust and level the plane.
1. Adjustment of Rudder
If you notice the plane turns slightly to the right when taking off, trim the rudder to the left side.
If you notice the plane turns slightly to the left when taking off, trim the rudder to the right side.
2. Adjustment of Elevator
If you notice the plane turns upward too much when taking off, trim the elevator upward.
If you notice the plane turns downward too much when taking off, trim the elevator downward.

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The propeller can be replaced by pulling in the outward
direction indicated in the illustration.
During the take off, use the rudder control to keep the plane
straight.
Beginners are recommended to practice well or fly for the first
time under the guidance of an experienced pilot.
Trim could be used to adjust and level the plane.
1. Adjustment of Rudder
If you notice the plane turns slightly to the right when taking off, trim the rudder to the left side.
If you notice the plane turns slightly to the left when taking off, trim the rudder to the right side.
2. Adjustment of Elevator
If you notice the plane turns upward too much when taking off, trim the elevator upward.
If you notice the plane turns downward too much when taking off, trim the elevator downward.

5. Remote Control
Direction Inverting
Throttle
Vertical Movement trim
Indicator
Indicator
Cover
Familiarize, Practice and Simulate
Before your first flight, please familiarize, practice and simulate so you are confident with each control
of the remote.
1. Familiarize with what each button and stick does on your remote control. See the illustration below
for the important direction information.
2. Practice with the remote control when it is switched off, make sure your fingers can control the buttons
and sticks comfortably at will.
3. Simulate the take off, flying and landing procedures in sequence to make sure you know what to do for
each step.
Pick an empty field for practice.
Avoid crowds, trees and buildings.
After the plane takes off, control the trottle gently.
Do not apply throttle suddenly.

5. Remote Control Setup
Slide open the battery cover
in the indicated direction
Remote Control
Battery Cover
Use 6 x AA batteries and insert them in the
polarity shown. Do not mix batteries of
different type.
Use the supplied USB cable and charger to charge the Li-polymer Battery
Plug the USB cable into the computer’s USB
socket, then plug the other end into the
supplied charger. Plug the Li-polymer battery
into the charging socket.
Red LED light indicates the
battery is charging.
The red LED light turns off
when charging is complete.
Take off from throwing
1. Do NOT throw upward
2. Throw horizontally
3. Do NOT throw downward
After the pairing, make sure both the rudder and elevator
are in neutral (middle) position.
Push the throttle stick to about 60%. Face the wind and throw
the plane horizontally. Immediately pull the direction button
down a little to lift the plane.
Prepare for landing immediately when the plane starts to become
underpowered. Turn the plane around so it faces the wind, and then
decreases throtlle to slow down the speed. The plane starts to
slowly glide towards the ground. Reduce the throttle to zero when
the plane touches ground. Adjust the elevator as necessary when
touching down.
During gliding, adjust the rudder to keep straight.
aeroplane
If the remote control is not
used for a long time, please
remove the batteries.
Turn Off the Remote Control
If the remote control is not
used for a long time, please
remove the batteries.

The Li-polymer charger has two independent
charging socket for charging two batteries
at the same time. USB power source can be
from a computer or a mains USB charger.
Off
9. Pairing the remote control and plane
Plug in the Li-polymer battery into the plane.
The airplane indicator now flashes.
Push and hold the throttle stick to
the bottom.
Turn on the the remote control and wait
for the beep sound. After the beep sound
finishes, the plane’s indicator will remain
solid.
After the completion of the pairing, rudder and
elevator should return to netural position.
Manually return the rudder and elevator to neutral
position if needed.
Push or pull to manually
return rudder/elevator to neutral
Do NOT run the motor without having the propeller attached to avoid damage to the motor.
After the pairing, make sure both the rudder and elevator
are in neutral (middle) position.
Place the aircraft on a flat surface and ideally facing the
wind.
Push the throttle stick to accelerate. When the plane
reaches a high speed, pull the direction button
downwards a little to lift off the plane.
Take off from ground