Megatech Cosmic flyer Technical specifications

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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the EASIEST planes to

ﬂ y in the world! Learning to ﬂ y has never been so fun! Get ready to launch

into gravity-defying action with Megatech’s Cosmic Flyer! Climb to heights

over 500 feet, at speeds over 25 MPH/40KPH... no experience needed!

Cosmic Flyer’s clever design and easy-to-use controller make it simple to go

from beginner to expert in minutes!

Please Read ALL Instructions Carefully Before

Attempting to Fly!

If you experience any problems, DO NOT take your Cosmic Flyer back to

the store! Call one of our MegaTechnicians at 1-888-MEGA-911 or send

an e-mail to: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Warnings ..........................................................................3

Getting Acquainted with your Cosmic Flyer .................................4

Installing the Transmitter Batteries ..............................................4

Charging the Flight Pack Battery ................................................5

Attaching the Tail & Landing Gear ............................................5

Attaching the Main Wing .............................................................6

Installing the Flight Pack into the Fuselage ................................7

Pre-ﬂ ight Test ..............................................................................7

Flying Your Cosmic Flyer ...........................................................8

Landing Your Cosmic Flyer .........................................................9

Helpful Hints ................................................................................9

Ordering Spare Parts ...............................................................10

Limited Warranty .....................................................................11

Table of Contents

If you have questions about operating or installing your new Megatech

product, or if you are missing parts... Please Call Megatech First!

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

Call our Customer Service Department at:

(201)662-2800

10:00am - 5:00pm, EST Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Technical assistance is also available on-line at www.megatech.com

or by e-mail to [email protected]

SAFETY WARNINGS

Please read these before operating your Cosmic Flyer.

General

• Do not ﬂ y your airplane if other models are being operated on the

same frequency in the area.

• Do not attempt to disassemble any of the airplane’s components or

allow them to get wet. Electrical damage may occur.

• Never ﬂ y your airplane from roadways or after dark.

• Always ﬂ y your airplane in a wide open area, free from wires,

trees and other obstructions.

• When operating/ﬂ ying, always be aware of the spinning propeller.

Be careful not to let it come close to your body, other people or loose

clothing. Keep spectators behind you when ﬂ ying.

• Since your airplane is controlled by a radio link, it is very important

to always use fresh dry cell batteries in the transmitter.

• Before ﬂ ying, make sure you perform a range check and can

maintain control at least 25 feet from transmitter to plane with the

transmitter antenna collapsed.

• No solvents or liquid cleaners should be used to clean this model.

Doing so may damage the plane. Use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.

Please read these before operating your

Batteries

• Never leave the ﬂ ight pack battery unattended while charging. It can get

very hot. Only charge the ﬂ ight pack battery until it becomes warm, not too

hot. This should take 1-2 hours.

• To prevent damage to your ﬂ ight pack battery from overheating, allow the

pack to cool completely after each ﬂ ight before recharging.

Radio

• Safe radio operation tip: The transmitter should always be the ﬁ rst thing

you turn on - and the last thing you turn off.

• The transmitter’s antenna must be fully extended for optimum radio link

during ﬂ ight.

• The ﬂ ight pack battery should never be left in the plane while not in use.

• Do not trim the airplane’s antenna. It is cut to a speciﬁ c frequency length.

To do so would drastically affect radio range.

• Never-never-never disassemble any of the radio components or expose

them to moisture.

Safety Warnings

Caution: Never mix old and new batteries. Only use fresh alkaline

(non-rechargeable) batteries in the transmitter to assure best radio

signal link. The transmitter requires 8 “AA” batteries.

• Install the transmitter antenna by screwing it

into the hole in the top of the transmitter as

shown.

• Remove the battery compartment hatch on the

back of the transmitter.

• Install 8 fresh “AA” alkaline batteries, paying

careful attention to proper “+” and “-” polarity.

• Slide the battery hatch cover back into place

until it locks.

• Turn your transmitter on by sliding the “on”

switch on the front of the transmitter. Both the

green and red lights on your transmitter should

be illuminated. If they are not, make sure you are using all fresh alkaline

batteries and recheck that the batteries have been inserted using the proper

polarity. If you still have problems, contact Megatech.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE TRANSMITTER ON YOUR OWN.

Never mix old and new batteries. Only use fresh alkaline

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

• First make sure the contents of your package are complete:

1. Cosmic Flyer

Fuselage

2. Main Wing

3. Transmitter

4. Transmitter

Antenna

5. Battery

6. Charger

7. Wind Detection

Ribbon

8. Wing Bands

9. Vertical Tail

10. Horizontal Tail

11. Main Landing Gear 14. Battery Hatch Cover

12. Rear Landing Gear 15. Motor Start Button

13. Propellers

11. Main Landing Gear 14. Battery Hatch Cover

• First make sure the contents of your package are complete:

Getting Acquainted with Your Cosmic Flyer

(non-rechargeable) batteries in the transmitter to assure best radio

signal link. The transmitter requires 8 “AA” batteries.

(non-rechargeable) batteries in the transmitter to assure best radio

Parts & Transmitter Batteries

signal link. The transmitter requires 8 “AA” batteries.

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Charging the Flight Pack Battery

• We use the latest NiMH (nickel-metal-

hydride) technology available. Do not

be alarmed by short ﬂ ight times at ﬁ rst.

NiMH batteries do not achieve their full

potential until they have been charged and

discharged 3 or 4 times. After that, you

should be attaining full ﬂ ight times.

NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY UNATTENDED!!

Always let the ﬂ ight pack cool before

recharging.

• Connect the battery to the wall charger.

• Note: Only use the included charger or one that is approved for use

with this battery.

• Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

• Children must have parental supervision during the charging process.

• Charge the battery for 1-2 hours.

• Always monitor the charging process. The ﬂ ight pack should

become good and warm, but do not let it become extremely

hot! DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY. Use extra

caution when touching the battery because it may become very

hot.

hydride) technology available. Do not

be alarmed by short ﬂ ight times at ﬁ rst.

NiMH batteries do not achieve their full

potential until they have been charged and

discharged 3 or 4 times. After that, you

should be attaining full ﬂ ight times.

NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY UNATTENDED!!

Always let the ﬂ ight pack cool before

recharging.

with this battery.

• We use the latest NiMH (nickel-metal-

hydride) technology available. Do not

be alarmed by short ﬂ ight times at ﬁ rst.

NiMH batteries do not achieve their full

potential until they have been charged and

discharged 3 or 4 times. After that, you

should be attaining full ﬂ ight times.

NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY UNATTENDED!!

Always let the ﬂ ight pack cool before

recharging.

• Connect the battery to the wall charger.

• We use the latest NiMH (nickel-metal-

hydride) technology available. Do not

be alarmed by short ﬂ ight times at ﬁ rst.

NiMH batteries do not achieve their full

potential until they have been charged and

discharged 3 or 4 times. After that, you

should be attaining full ﬂ ight times.

NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY UNATTENDED!!

Always let the ﬂ ight pack cool before

recharging.

• We use the latest NiMH (nickel-metal-

hydride) technology available. Do not

be alarmed by short ﬂ ight times at ﬁ rst.

NiMH batteries do not achieve their full

potential until they have been charged and

discharged 3 or 4 times. After that, you

should be attaining full ﬂ ight times.

NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING

BATTERY UNATTENDED!!

Always let the ﬂ ight pack cool before

recharging.

become

hot! DO NOT

caution when touching the battery because it may become very

become

hot! DO NOT

Flight Pack & Tail

Attaching The T-Tail & Landing Gear

• Remove the nuts from the threaded shafts on the Vertical Tail/Rudder and put

them in a safe place as you will need them to complete the assembly process.

• Slide Vertical Tail/Rudder through the Horizontal Tail/Elevator making sure to

line up A to A and B to B as shown (Figure 1).

• Locate the wire pushrod which is attached to the tail boom of the airplane.

Slide the end of the pushrod through the outermost hole of the control horn

located on the Vertical Tail/Rudder as shown (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

Tail & Wing Assembly

Attaching the Main Wing

• Place the main wing onto the fuselage with the wingtips curving upward

and pointing toward the tail (Figure 7).

• Make sure the small arrows imprinted into the wing are centered over the

fuselage (Figure 8).

• Connect the Wing Bands to the posts on the fuselage and wrap them across

the wing in an “X ”pattern and then a “II ”pattern as shown (Figure 9).

Figure 7 - Wingtips point

up and back

Figure 8 - Wing is centered Figure 9 - Wing Band

placement

Attaching the Propeller

• Holding the fuselage of the airplane as

shown (Figure 6) push the propeller

onto the prop shaft with a steady, ﬁ rm

push until propeller is approximately

6mm from the fuselage.

• Slide the tail unit through the tail boom of the airplane (Figure 3) until

t-tail unit is ﬂ ush with the tail boom.

• Slide the Rear Landing Wheel onto the t-tail shafts as shown (Figure 4)

making sure to keep the wheel closest to the rear of the airplane.

• Now take the 2 nuts that you set aside earlier and attach to the t-tail shafts

until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

• Locate the main landing gear and the main landing gear slot on the bot-

tom of the fuselage. Squeeze the wheels together as you slide the unit into

the slot on the fuselage as shown (Figure 5). Once inserted completely,

release and spread the wheels apart.

Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

Figure 6

Installing the Flight Pack into the Fuselage

• Gently lift and open the battery hatch on the front of the

Cosmic Flyer fuselage.

• Leave all foam pieces inside of the

fuselage to ensure proper placement

of the ﬂ ight pack.

• Place battery into fuselage with the

wide section of the battery toward

the front as shown. (Figure 10)

• Attach the battery connector to the

connector inside the fuselage,

gently close the hatch and secure w/

rubber band around fuselage Figure 10 - Battery Placement

Pre-ﬂ ight Test

• Begin by centering the trim tabs

on your transmitter (Figure 11).

• Turn your transmitter on ﬁ rst, then

install a charged battery into your

plane.

• Hold your plane in one hand, with

your ﬁ ngers and loose objects away

from the propeller.

• Move the right control stick of your transmitter all the way to the right.

a. The vertical part of the tail should move to the right.

b. Now move the right control stick all the way to the left. The

opposite function should occur.

• Now press the Motor Start Button on the side of the fuselage. The motor

should not start until this safety switch is pushed. Now push the left

control stick forward. The propeller should now spin rapidly and stop

when the control stick is back in its neutral state.

Caution: Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from the propeller!

• Begin by centering the trim tabs

• Turn your transmitter on ﬁ rst, then

install a charged battery into your

plane.

• Hold your plane in one hand, with

your

from the propeller.

Figure 11 - Trim Tabs

Control Stick Left Control Stick Right

Flight Pack & Pre Flight

Flying Your Cosmic Flyer

• Always ﬂ y your airplane in a wide open area, free from wires,

trees and other obstructions. For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, pick a day

with little or no wind. Never ﬂ y in heavy winds or rainy weather.

• Fully extend your antenna and turn the transmitter on. Then install

the ﬂ ight pack. Make sure both lights on your transmitter are lit.

Note: If the green light ever goes dark, your transmitter batteries

are low. You should land your plane and change them right away.

• Make sure the transmitter antenna is fully extended for maximum

radio link. Attach the Wind Indicator Ribbon to the end of your

transmitter antenna to determine the direction of the wind.

Always launch your airplane into the wind.

• Hold your plane in one hand, keeping clear of the propeller. Next

press the red Start Button on the side of the fuselage and push the

left control stick completely forward. Gently toss the plane into the

wind, level with the horizon. If the plane is tilted upward or

downward, your launch may not be successful.

• Allow the plane to climb to a safe altitude (50-75 feet) before attempting

turns. You do not want the airplane to get too far away from you, so once

it is at a safe altitude, move the right control stick gently in the direction

you wish to turn. Once it has turned toward the direction you want, release

the right control stick.

• If you begin to gain too much altitude, release the left control stick and let

the Cosmic Flyer glide to a more comfortable level. When the plane gets

too low to the ground, add motor thrust by pushing the left control stick

forward.

Important Tip! When the airplane is coming toward you, the controls are

reversed (moving the stick left will make the plane turn to your right). This

is an important characteristic to get used to. Try to imagine you are actually

sitting in the airplane’s cockpit. This will help you.

• Do not panic if you see the plane begin to spin or make erratic

movement. Simply release both control sticks and the Cosmic Flyer’s

Self-Righting Mechanism will kick in. Within a few seconds, you will

return to a steady glide.

• Allow the plane to climb to a safe altitude (50-75 feet) before attempting

When piloted properly, your Cosmic Flyer should glide gracefully

in for a landing and slide gently to a stop.

• Always try to land into the wind, keeping the wingtips as level as

possible.

• Set up for a landing by making a gentle, shallow turn to face the

airplane into the wind.

• When the airplane is level and facing into the wind, release both

control sticks and the plane will descend to the ground.

• If slight corrections are needed as the airplane makes its way to the

ground, move the right control stick in the appropriate direction,

but only for a moment, so as to keep the airplane descending on a

straight heading. Over-steering will put the airplane into another

turn, which could make it crash if you are too close to the ground.

Keep the Cosmic Flyer ﬂ ying straight until it lands safely.

When piloted properly, your Cosmic Flyer should glide gracefully

Landing Your Cosmic Flyer

• Flight time is about 10-15 minutes. When the power on the plane

is low, the motor will shut off, however, the servos will still work,

so you can land the plane. Land the plane as soon as possible when

the power runs out.

• Bring several extra batteries with you for longer ﬂ ying time.

• 8 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries are recommended.

• Check the direction and speed of the wind before you begin to ﬂ y.

The Wind Indicator Ribbon will point in the direction the wind is

blowing.

• If the plane drifts right while ﬂ ying, move the rudder trim tab

(located under the right control stick) to the left to correct the

problem. If the plane drifts left, move the rudder trim tab to the

right.

• Check the power light on the transmitter often during a ﬂ ight. If the

green light becomes dark or goes out, land the plane as soon as

possible to avoid losing control. Then change the batteries in the

transmitter.

• Always stay far away from trees, buildings and elevated land.

Unexpected air currents can quickly alter your Cosmic Flyer’s

course and possibly lead to an accident.

• Always keep the plane in front of you. Never ﬂ y your Cosmic

Flyer directly overhead, as it is easy to lose your sense of direction.

• If the main wing on your Cosmic Flyer becomes damaged, simply

apply clear packing tape to the affected area.

• Flight time is about 10-15 minutes. When the power on the plane

Helpful Hints

Landing & Helpful Hints