Interactive Toy Concepts 44XXXRX49 R/C AIRPLANE User Manual UserManual1
Interactive Toy Concepts Limited R/C AIRPLANE UserManual1
USERS MANUAL
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questions
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with
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product
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contact
us
at:
Email:
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North
America:
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America:
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Address:
Interactive
Toy
Concepts
1192
Martin
Grove
Road
Toronto,
Ontario,
Canada
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FCC NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Thank you for purchasing the Micro Fighter, the world’s smallest and most progressive digital proportional
radio control aircraft. To insure safe and reliable operation, please read the entire contents of this manual
before removing the aircraft from its package.
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IMPORTANT!
PACKAGE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Do not modify your Micro Fighter! Do not point the antenna directly at the plane! Do not use in strong winds, use only in ‘very’
mild conditions! Do not use in rain, snow or around heavy debris! Do not use near electrical lines! Do not use around smoke or
flames! Do not use around water! Do not use around electricity! Do not use in crowded areas! Do not use around air
conditioning! Do not use around air vents! Do not use around ceiling fans! Do not use around large obstacles! Do not use in very
small spaces! Do be conscious of changes in your area! Any changes or modifications to this product are strictly prohibited and
will void product warranty. Keep moving propellers away from eyes, hands, hair and loose clothing. Always turn off your
Micro Fighter and transmitter when not in use. Always remove batteries from transmitter during storage. Always place transmitter
with NEW alkaline batteries for optimal performance. Keep your Pilots manual in a safe place for future use. Only use the
Micro Fighter is an advanced aircraft
that uses sophisticated onboard technology
unlike any found in similar vehicles. Even
experienced pilots should read the full contents
of this manual carefully to receive the
most from your flying experience.
Parts Index
Do
not
touch
the
running
propeller!
Adult
supervision
is
required!
•Micro
Fighter
•Transmitter
•Antenna
•Instruction
manual
•Landing
gear
•Spare
Propeller
•Mylar
tape
4
1PC
1PC
1PC
1PC
1PC
2PCS
2PCS
provided charger included with the Micro Fighter to charge the lithium polymer battery installed in the Micro Fighter.
MICRO
FIGHTER
TRANSMITTER
IMPORTANT
BATTERY
INFORMATION
Use only batteries recommended in this instruction manual. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Be careful to install the batteries with the correct polarity, as indicated.
Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard, lithium, rechargeable, or different types of batteries.
1.Propellers
4
2.Tail stabilize
3.Charge port
4.ON/OFF Switch
3
1.
Throttle
control
6
7
2.
steering
control
3.
Charging
lead
compartment
4.
Antenna
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Exhausted batteries are to be removed as they will hinder performance.
Never leave a battery unattended while it is being charged. Never leave a battery unattended in the presence of children.
Micro Fighter charging time will increase with usage as the condition of the AA cells diminish. Battery performance may greatly
influence flight characteristics. Micro Fighter’s Li-Po rechargeable battery is not replaceable.
Micro Fighter takes 6 AA battery (not included).
FCC
NOTE:
U.S.
ONLY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warning:
Changes
or
modifications
to
this
unit
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
and
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - Connect the equipment
to
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
Industry
Canada
Notice:
Canada
only.
This
radiocommunication
device
complies
with
all
the
requirements
of
Industry
Canada
Standard
RSS-310.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
1)
This
device
may
not
cause
harmful
interference.
2)
This
device
must
accept
any
interference
received,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation.
Field
Strength
and
measurement
distance:
27.195MHz
–
???? dBμV/m
at
3
meter.
49.890MHz
-
????
dB
μ
V/m
at
3
meter.
Avis
d'Industrie
Canada:
Canada
seulement
Ce dispositif de radiocommunication rencontre toutes les exigences de la norme CNR-310 d'Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est
sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) ce dispositif ne doit pas causer d'interférences nocives et. 2) ce dispositif doit accepter toutes les
interférences reçues, y compris les interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Puissance du champ et distance: 27.195mHz ???? dBμV/m à 3 mètres. 49.890mHz
????
dB
μ
V/m
à 3 mètres.
Limited
90-day
warranty
This
product
is
warranted
by
Interactive
To y
Ltd.
against
manufacturing
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
under
normal
use
for
ninety
(90)
days
from
the
date
of
purchase.
AirRage
Series
and
Micro
Fighter
are
registered
5.
Steering
Trim
knob
1
2
6.
Power
LED
“Red”
7.
Charging
LED
“Green”
8.
ON/OFF
switch
5
1
3
2
IMPORTANT! To prevent damage during shipping, your Micro Fighter is securely fastened in the
package. Please insure that all tie downs and fastening locations have been unfastened before
attempting to remove the aircraft from its package.
Before You Fly
1. Use a Phillips head screw driver (cross head) to loosen screw
3
and remove cover.
2. Insert 6AA batteries in the correct polarity as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
3. Place cover back and re-tighten screw.
4. Screw antenna in place.
Charging
The
Micro
Fighter
1
1. Make sure the power switch of the Micro Fighter is in the OFF position.
NOTE: Always switch OFF the plane after flying!
2. Make sure the controller antenna is collapsed to avoid breaking it while not flying and to prevent
accidentally interfering with another RC aircraft on the same frequency.
3. Remove the charge Lead on the transmitter and insert it into the charge port on the Micro Fighter.
NOTE: Always insure the lead is in the correct orientation.
4. Turn the transmitter switch to the ON position.
5. Green LED will blink indicating plane is now being charged.
2
6. Charge the Micro fighter fully which typically takes about 30min.
7. Green LED will steady, indicating that the plane is fully charged.
5
8. Remove Lead and place back inside storage compartment.
1
9. Turn transmitter OFF, and your Micro Fighter is ready to fly!
NOTE: If you forget to turn off the transmitter and not moving the
3
control sticks, after 3 minutes the Red LED will start blinking to
remind you to turn it off!
Lithium
Polymer
Rechargeable
Batteries
must
be
recycled
or
disposed
of
properly.
trademarks
of
Interactive
Toy
Concepts
©
2006
All
Rights
Reserved.
Manufactured
by
and
distributed
by
Interactive
Toy
Concepts
Ltd.
Conforms
to
Safety
Standards
ASTM
F963-03
Regulatory
Requirements.
Products
and
colors
may
vary.
MADE
IN
CHINA.
TIP!
Unlike other types of re-chargeable batteries, Lithium Polymer re-chargeable Batteries do not
require a full charge for operates. However, it is necessary to FULLY charge on the first
flights for best results.
*Shorter Charges Times = Shorter Flight Times.
Trouble
shooting
SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTION
Propeller not activating. ON/OFF switch is “OFF”.
Low battery. Set switch to “ON” Position.
Recharge battery.
Circles and descends after take off Trim knob requires Adjustment. Adjust the trim knob.
Can’t create lift MicroFighter not facing the wind Point MicroFighter Into the wind
Adjust wing tips Not enough power Recharge MicroFighter
Poor response To transmitter Frequency interference may occur
near high voltage lines, transformers
and some large buildings
Change location
Difficult to control Stong wind Only fly during extremely calm
conditions or indoors
Loss of control Another controller on the same
Frequency is being operated in
the same vicinity
Controller out of range from vehicle
Change location
Ensure the antenna is fully
extended and reduce distance
Landing gear bent Landing gear may bend on impact
(T
his
will
not
affect
flight
performance
) Remove Landing gear from
plane and bend back into
position
Landing gear will not
stay inside plane insert Damage occurred during impact Use small amount of clear
household tape to hold landing
gear in place.
NO
TE:
I
n
the
ev
ent
that
y
our
Micr
oF
ighter
sustains
damage
during
impac
t
,
the
pr
oblem
ma
y
b
e
easily
remedied
b
y
simply
applying
clear
household
tape
t
o
the
damaged
area.
Select the Control Mode With Your Perference
Micro Fighter is equipped an advanced system that can provide different control preference
for both beginner and experienced users!
EASY MODE – for beginner users
The CAC will automatically smooth the flight and turn by providing a SteadyFly feature to
eliminate the normal nervous "stick jitters" when you flying the plane.
The throttling power of the plane will be automatically reduce while holding a turn action for
more than 2 seconds.
The transmitter will be entering the “Easy Mode” by default when power on.
Further, to properly fly this highly maneuverable aircraft you must learn to control turns with
BOTH sticks at the same time. After you have gained experience on the control methods,
you can skip this feature by using the unrestricted “Pro Mode”.
PRO MODE – for experienced users
You can take full control with your own control technique.
To enter “Pro Mode”, Hold the RIGHT sticks hard over to the right then turn on the controller.
The Red LED will blink three times to indicating the Pro Mode had activated.
Pre-Flight
• Always fly your aircraft in a large grassy area free of trees and other obstructions. This will help
protect your Micro Fighter during impact.
• The Micro Fighter was designed for very stable outdoor flying with wind conditions not to exceed
7 KPH / 4mph. If you can feel the wind, DO NOT FLY!
• Make first flights with the landing gear on to help stabilize the flight and simplify the control
of this sensitive and maneuverable aircraft. After you have gained experience you can try
flying with the Landing gear removed!
• Your Micro Fighter can be flown with or without Landing gear. In addition it is enabling realistic
takeoffs and landings from smooth surfaces, the landing gear has the additional function of
slightly degrading the performance of this sensitive aircraft and also making it more stable and
easier to control smoothly, especially for beginners. It is strongly recommended that you make
all first flights WITH the Landing gear on AND to use a normal hand-launch over grass.
Notes: ONLY after you have gained experience should you consider a ground takeoff.
• After you have advanced to the Pro Mode you can remove the
stabilizing Landing gear to do wild maneuvers just like a
full-size jet fighter!
• For Perfect Indoor fights, we recommend the use of 2 pieces
Control
Reversal
When
the
plane
is
coming
towards
you
it
appears
to
turn
in
the
"wrong"
direction.
But
if
you
imagine
yourself
in
the
pilots
seat,
the
model
is
in
fact
turning
correctly.
Try
turning
your
back
to
the
aircraft
and
looking
over
you.
Advanced
Flight
Tehniques
Micro Fighter is designed to make sharper and tighter turns as you reduce the throttle power!
Maximum turning will be during gliding. Control is thus less sensitive during full throttle.
Sharp Turns can be performed by quickly reducing throttle power to pitch the nose up and to
increase control sensitivity. Then while holding the right stick for a turn, you can precisely control
the amount or radius of the turn with the “LEFT” (throttle) stick: pushing forward on the left stick
widens the turn; pulling back the “LEFT” stick for tightens the turn. The left stick functions as an
ELEVATOR control in this case!
Once the inside wing begins to bank a little move right stick back to center. The Micro Fighter will
maintain the turn by itself; push right stick in the opposite direction to straighten out.
NOTE: Your Micro Fighter is designed to self-stabilize automatically when power is reduced.
In an "emergency" situation in which the plane is out of control, quickly pulling the left throttle
stick ALL the way back to stop the motors will let the plane save itself and not crash!
To land your Micro Fighter direct it INTO any slight wind and decrease throttle for slow and steady
descent. For perfect landings on smooth surfaces with the landing gear however, land WITH the
wind in the same direction it is blowing for a gentle touchdown on a gentle touchdown.
To let your MicroFighter take off from any smooth surface allowing about 17 m / 50 ft takeoff run
and even more clear space for climb out, point it INTO any slight wind and give full power while
making careful steering corrections.
Practice with your Micro Fighter until you are confident and skilled enough to cancel the restricting
feature of Easy Mode and use the Pro Mode.
of thin mylar tape (provided) on the tail section of the rear wings.
Flying your Micro Fighter
1. Switch the Micro Fighter to the “ON” position.
Tape
2
3
2. Turn transmitter switch to “ON” position.
The steady red LED will light.
3. Fully extend the antenna.
4. Move throttle control (left control stick)
fully forward and back to activate the
transmitter.
5. Make sure trim knob is centered with
arrow pointing up.
6. Push throttle control forward to half
(middle) before launch for FIRST flights
7. Hold the nose of the Micro Fighter with two
1
5
6
4
fingers to launch.
8. Launch the Micro Fighter as straight and level
as possible; always launch gently INTO the wind.
9. Add throttle gently while adjusting the steering
trim knob on the transmitter.
10. Adjust trim Left when the Micro Fighter turns Right.
11. Adjust trim Right when the Micro Fighter turns Left.
12. Repeat steps 10 and 11 several times to make sure
your Micro Fighter travels in a straight line.
7
8
WING CORRECTION IF PLANE TURNS TO THE LEFT
IMPORTANT!
It is important that the Micro Fighter be calibrated to
fly straight (with the steering stick centered) before
continuing! If the Micro Fighter still continues to turn
uncontrollably, a slight manual adjustment of the wings
may be required. To do this, GENTLY twist the rear
horizontal tails (and wings if necessary) as shown.
Twist
Up
Rear
Edge
15
Twist
Down
Front
Edge
Twist
Up
Rear
Edge
Twist
Down
Front
Edge
Twist
Down
Rear
Edge
Twist
Up
Front
Edge
Twist
Down
Rear
Edge
Twist
Up
Front
Edge