Created 01/10 HBZ4900 22461
3 Table of Contents Stock Control Throw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Introduction Specifications Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Flying Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wingspan: 22.4 in (568.9mm) Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 5 Safety Precautions and Warnings This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
6 7 • Do not over-discharge the Li-Po flight battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power, duration or failure of the battery. (See below for details.) Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each underload. In the case of the Li-Po battery used for the Champ, you will not want to allow the battery to fall below 3V during flight.
8 9 Removing and Installing the Landing Gear Installing the Flight Battery To remove the landing gear, squeeze the wheels together and gently pull the landing gear out of the fuselage. To install the landing gear, squeeze the wheels together and slide the landing gear wire into the slot located on the bottom of the fuselage. After fully charging the battery, install it in the airplane by placing it into the slot on the bottom of the fuselage with the plug facing toward the front of the airplane.
10 11 Control Test You must test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling and the controls function in the correct directions. Move the elevator stick on the transmitter forward and backward to check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed forward, the elevator should move down. This will cause the nose of the airplane to drop in flight. Move the rudder stick left and right to check turn control.
12 13 3. While pushing the stick in, power on the transmitter, release stick once the transmitter is powered on. The transmitter will beep and the LED on the face of the transmitter will pulse. 4. Once the transmitter stops beeping it will take a second or two to connect with the airplane. Note: I t can be difficult at times to see the LED blink (indicating you are in bind mode), therefore slowly count to five once you have connected the battery and the airplane should enter bind mode at that time.
14 15 3. Continue holding the desired digital trim button down and turn the transmitter on. 4. Hold the digital trim buttons down for about five seconds until hearing tones, which confirm the selection. 5. Connect the flight battery. Complete the flight control test, confirming that all surfaces operate in the correct direction. Stock Control Throw Out of the box, your Champ should have the approximate control throws.
16 17 Throttle Adjustment 1. Climb to an altitude of 6–12 feet with full throttle. 2. To achieve and maintain a level “cruising” altitude, reduce the power by moving the throttle stick down to approximately 50%. The throttle stick is proportional, so you can add or reduce throttle in small increments as needed to maintain altitude. 3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle. 4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.
18 19 Replacing the Propeller You may need to replace the propeller in the event of a crash. 3. Grab the spur gear (as shown) and turn propeller counterclockwise until it releases from the prop shaft. Replacing the Prop Shaft You may need to replace the prop shaft in the gearbox should it become damaged. To replace the prop shaft: 3. While holding the nylon nut, rotate the spur gear in a clockwise direction. The prop shaft will thread out of the nut. 1.
20 21 7. Place the nylon nut on the back of the prop shaft. Make sure the small brass washer is between the nylon nut and the gearbox. Spin the prop and spur gear counterclockwise. The nylon nut will thread onto the prop shaft. 8. While holding the nylon nut in place, gently turn the spur gear counterclockwise to ensure the nut is snug. Make sure not to over-tighten as this will cause binding in the gearbox and reduce performance. 9. Tape the fuselage back together with clear tape.
22 Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period: Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty: Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable.
24 25 Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ Email FCC Statement United States Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA 877-504-0233 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA 877-504-0233 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
26 27 Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH20100227 Product(s): Item Number(s): HobbyZone Champ RTF HBZ4900 Equipment class: 1 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
