Champ RTF Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications .................................. 3
Champ RTF Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions and Warnings .................... 4
Battery Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
First Flight Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Charging ................................ 7
Removing and Installing the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Flight Battery ......................... 8
Transmitter Control Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Digital Trims .................................. 11
Transmitter Binding Instructions .................... 11
Transmitter Dual Rate Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiver Control Unit Description,
Arming and Motor Control Test ..................... 12
Reversing Flight Controls ......................... 13
Stock Control Throw ............................ 14
Flying Checklist ................................ 14
Choosing a Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flying the Champ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Throttle Adjustment ............................. 16
Using Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Landing Your Champ ............................ 17
Replacing the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacing the Prop Shaft ......................... 19
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Optional Parts ................................. 20
Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 21
Warranty and Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FCC Statement ................................ 25
Compliance Information for the European Union. . . . . . . . . 26
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone
®
Champ.
The Champ is a fully proportional 3-channel aircraft utilizing
throttle, rudder, and elevator controls. You will need to
thoroughly read the instruction manual, then charge the flight
battery prior to your first flight.
For assistance in setting up, charging, flying or
troubleshooting your Champ, please see page 24 to contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
Specications
Wingspan: 22.4 in (568.9mm)
Length: 14.3 in (365mm)
Weight: 1.3 oz (38 g)
Champ RTF Contents
Champ RTF airplane•
2.4GHz DSM2 transmitter•
150mAh 1S 3.7V Li-Po battery•
1S 3.7V Li-Po battery charger, 0.3A charge rate•
8x AA batteries•