Owner’s Manual & Technical Information (RTF)
Specification Wingspan:...................... 352mm (13.87”) Wing chord:.................... 70mm (2.75”) Wing area:...................... 71sq. in. Length:........................... 255mm (10”) Flying weight:................. 24g (0.85oz) Battery:.......................... 1S 70mAh LiPo Motor:............................. Brushed geared Propeller:....................... 4.7 x 2.75” Transmitter:................... 4-channel; 2.4GHz Hitec Red protocol 3-in-1 control unit:.........
Contents Introduction................................................................................. 4 Contents...................................................................................... 4 Required to complete.................................................................. 5 FCC Information.......................................................................... 5 Safety precautions...................................................................... 5 LiPo battery warnings.................
Introduction With sensitive controls and the ability to remain fully aerobatic at up to 15,000 feet, the World War I-era Sopwith Pup was so light and maneuverable that it became the first aircraft to land on a moving ship in 1917. Nearly 1,800 Pups were built by Sopwith and its sub-contractors between the years 1916 and 1917 when it was at the peak of its operational development. The Ares [air-eez] Sopwith Pup is a lightweight, three-channel ultra-micro semi-scale model of the original.
Required To Complete • 4 x AA alkaline cells for the transmitter FCC Information 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and all electronic components out of the reach of children. • Moisture causes damage to electronic components. Avoid water exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. that are not specifically designed and protected for use in water. LiPo Battery Warnings IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries also used in RC applications.
Transmitter Details (Mode 2) Note that since the Sopwith Pup is a 3-channel model the rudder is controlled using the aileron stick LED charge indicator Power indicator LED Throttle Trim Buttons Elevator trim button Throttle/Rudder stick (The Sopwith’s rudder is controlled by the aileron channel) Elevator/ Aileron stick Rudder trim buttons (used only for transmitter programming) Aileron trim buttons ON/OFF switch Hinged cover for flight battery charge cord 7
Preparing for Flight 1. Install the transmitter batteries. Remove the transmitter battery cover and insert the four AA alkaline cells, making sure to observe the correct polarity. For guidance the cell orientation is indicated inside the battery box. 2. Charging the flight battery. You must charge the included 70mAh 1-cell / 1S 3.
• When the battery is connected to the charge lead securely, and with the proper polarity, the ‘CHG’ (charge) LED indicator on the transmitter will glow solid yellow. The battery will be charging anytime the LED indicator is glowing solid yellow and whether or not the transmitter is powered on. • The 100mA charger will charge the 70mA battery in less than 1 hour.
5. Control unit initialization. Your Sopwith Pup is equipped with a compact and advanced 3-in-1 control unit. This control unit is a lightweight combination of a Hitec Red 2.4GHz receiver, two servos, and an electronic speed control (ESC). Having plugged the flight battery in, this unit will instruct the elevator and rudder control surfaces to move to indicate that it has initialized and that the motor is now armed. The motor will now start when the throttle stick is raised.
• Pull the elevator stick back and check that the elevator moves in an upward direction. Push the elevator stick forward and check that the elevator moves in a downward direction. • With the propeller clear of obstructions and the model restrained, open the throttle slowly and check that it turns in an anticlockwise direction, when viewed from the front. • Check to see that the elevator and rudder are centered when the transmitter is on and the airplane is powered up.
Flying The Sopwith Pup is designed primarily as an indoor model suitable for flying in a space at least the size of a basketball court. The airplane can, of course, be flown outside when there is little to no wind. Early morning Dawn Patrols and sorties flown near dusk are best. Due to its light weight the Sopwith Pup flys easily and, as such, it is not necessary to fly at full throttle. Its light weight also keeps the model from incurring much damage in a crash.
Servo Reversing The Hitec Red 4-channel transmitter features control/servo reversing functionality for the rudder, elevator, throttle and aileron channels. The control/servo directions were set correctly at the factory for your Sopwith Pup, however if any of the controls are operating in the wrong direction or if you make use of the electronics in other models at a later date, follow these steps to change the control/servo directions as required.
2. Connect the flight battery to the 3-in-1 control unit. 3. Power the transmitter OFF and back ON again noting that the transmitter’s LED will light solid blue. 4. The pairing process is complete when the rudder and elevator cycle back and forth briefly. Transmitter Factory Reset If you wish to return your Hitec Red 4-channel transmitter to factory default settings (all trims centered and all servo reverse settings reset), you can do this very easily: 1. Power the transmitter ON. 2.
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