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INTRODUCTION Sky Wolf Plus is an exciting,AlmostReadyFor Flight(ARF) Aircraft,perfectfor flying in open areas on any lightwind day. The size and stabilityof the Sky Wolf Plus makesthis model idealfor aerobaticsor sportflying.Althoughthe Sky Wolf Plus is not difficultto operate,we recommendthat you read these instructionsthoroughlyand carefullyfirst.
OFTHEAIRPLANE PARAMETERS THETECHNICAL Fuselage Length: 840mm(33") WingSpan: 1160mm(45.7") Main-wing area: 25.6sg.dm FlyingWeight:6009 Motor:380-480A Battery: NiMh9.6V/1100mAh proportional radiocontroldevice FM4-Channel
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TheVenom Sky Wolf Plus is not a toy. It is a precision machine requiring proper assembly and setup to avoid accidents and it is the responsibility of the owner to operate this product in a safe manner as it can cause serious personal injury and damage to proPerty due to caretessness or misu se. When charging a battery pack, do not overcharge! If batteries get hot duing charging, discontinue charging immediately and disconnect the batteries from the charger. Never leave batteries unattended while charging. lf you are unsure of how to charge a battery, please contact Venom or seek the advica of your local hobby shop. Never let children charge batteries without adult supervision. To avoid an out of control model always turn the transmitter on first then connect the battery to the model. When turning otr the model, always disconnect the battery first, then turn otr the transmitter' lf the orders are reversed the model may become uncontrollable and cause serious damage.
GUARANTEE We guarantee the SkyWolfPlusto be freeof manufacturing faultsand materialdefectsat timeof lf you are in doubt of your ability, we strongly recommend that you seek assistance from experienced radio controlled airplane modelerc purchase. Thisproducthasbeencheckedandadjusted orjoin your local model flying club to gain the required knowledge and skill. As the manufacturer and distributor, we aasume no liability for Please individually beforeleavingthemanufacturer. the use of this product. partsand contactyourlocalhobbyshopfor replacement Children under the age of foufteen(l4) are strictly prohibited from technicalsupportor contactVenomCustomerServiceat playing with this electric airplane. or
[email protected]. 800-705-0620
TOOLS REQUIRED wehaveincluded to getit intotheair.Foryourconvenience, someminorassembly 4CHrequires TheSkyWotfPlus a list of toolsthat will makethe job easier.
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INCLUDED ITEMS
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ASSEMBLY
Stick the rudderarm onto the rudderflap and glue it with foam safe CA.
Press and glue backingplateon the oppositeside of the rudderarm.
Stick the elevatorarm onto the elevatorflap and glue it with foam safe CA.
Press and glue backingplate on the oppositeside of the elevatorarm.
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Insertthe rudderwingintothe bracket.
Lock the rudderwing with screw.
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lnsertthe rudderwith the bracketinto the holes on the elevatoras shown in the picture.
lnsertthe rudderand the elevatorwith the bracket intothe holesin the fuselage.
Put the elevatorwing on the planetail and lock the elevatorwith the two screwssupplied.
Connectthe controlhorns to the elevatorand rudder.
OF THEWINGS THEASSEMBLY
Assemblethe right and left wing togetheras shown in the picture.Make sure that the wings are glued together correctly.Pleaseuse foam safe CA.
Use the screwssuppliedto installthe aileronservo.
Connectthe pushrodsto the aileronservo as shown in the picture.
Connectthe clevisto the aileron.
Connectthe aileronservo plug to the receiver,pot 3.
Centerthe wing to the fuselageand install.
Use the suppliedrubberbandsto holdthe wing in place.
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The planeis now fullybuilt.
Checkto make sure the wing is installedin a symmetricaland verticalway.
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PREFLIGHT
Tie the ribbononto the tip of the antennaof the transmitter. Thebattery Chargethe batterypackusingthe kit charger. shouldbe fullychargedin 2 - 3 hours.Monitorthe battery heatduringcharging.lf the batterygetsveryhotstopcharging.
Open the cover of engine room with the screwdriver. turn the power switchon.
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Installthe fullycharged9.6V pack intothe plane and connectplug. Refitthe cover.
Thesetrims allow fine tuningof the wing flaps.They shouldsit at 0 degrees.
rot at 0 degrees, and elevatorare not lf the aileron. by mechanically adjustthe aileron,rudderand elevatormechanically rotatingthe clevison the metal pushrod.Then connect. the cleVisonto the rudderarm and re-checksettingstill its 0 degrees.
Activatethe throttleon the transmitter.The propeller shouldsoin counterclockwise.
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SYSTEM USINGTHECONTROL Gheckingcontrolsurfacethrowsand radiooperation andthe Beforetryingto fly the SkyWolfPlus4CH,pleasecarefullycheckto makesurethetransmitter power. receiver to battery the connecting before servosworknormally.Thenturnon the transmitter Mode1 vs. Mode2 Dependingon which regionof the world you are in, you will either use a Mode 1 or Mode 2 transmitter.The difference betweenthe two modes deals with the throttleand directionalinputsof the controlsticks.Mode 2 transmittersare used in North and SouthAmericaand have the throttlecontrolon the left stick and the directionalcontrolson the right stick. Mode 1 transmittersare used in Europeand Australiaand have the inputsreversedwith throttleon the right and directional controlon the left. The illustrationsbelow detailthe stick inputsfor both Mode 1 and Mode 2 transmitters. Mode I
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Push Right control stick right.
Push Rlghi control stick right.
Pull Loft control stick backwards.
Pull Right control stick backwards,
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Throttle Input Push Left control stick left.
Push Left control stick left.
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Mode I
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Push Right control stick left.
Push Right control stick left.
Push Left control stlck foruard.
Push Right control stick foruard.
Puah Loft control stick right.
FLIGHT
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ffi@ lf the plane pitchesdown, it indicatesthat the nose is too heavy.Use the elevatorsliderto adjustthe elevator trim,so the planeflies level.
Apply full throttleto make the airscrewrunningfull speedand throwthe planewindwardaround10 degreesup to the levelwith righthand.
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h@ lf the plane pitchesup and down (like a wave), it indicatesthat the nose is too light.Use the elevator sliderto adjustthe elevatortrim, so the planeflies level.
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lf the model rolls left or right or will not track straight, adjustthe ruddertrimsand the ailerontrimsso the planefliesstraightand level.
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1) Apply full throttleand take off into the wind. 2) Once airborne,use the trim slidersto adjustthe surfacesuntil straightlevel flightis achieved.
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, LANDTNG 1) Graduallyreducethe throttleto slow the modeldown . 2i nOOa littieup elevatorto keep the nose up and allow a gradualdecent.Do not apply too much up elevatorotherwisethe model may stall. 3) As the model approachesthe ground,cut the throttleand apply a littlemore up
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WHERETO FLY Fly in an area that is open and free of obstaclesand largetrees.
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Neverfly nearroads,people,powerlinesor residential areas.
The bestwind speedfor flightis 0-2mls.As a visualreference,the flag at the flyingfieldor the flag on the transmitterantennawill be belowa 45 degreeangle.
0 m/s(windless) YES
1-2mls YES
Sm/sabove NO!
IMPORTANTNOTES! 1) To avoidaccidents,makesure thereare no othermodelsnearbyusingthe same transmitterfrequencies. 2) Neveralterthe lengthof the antenna!Shorteningthe antennamay reducethe rangeof the transmitter. 3) Alwayskeepthe transmitterantennafullyextendedduringuse. 4) Alwaysturn the transmitteron firstand off lastto avoidan out of controlmodel.
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Switch Positions
1. In the eventof a crashor if you needto remove the Receiverfrom the model,use this illustration and the list below to correctlyreconnectthe servos. Pot 1 = Rudder Pot2= Throttle
Pot 3 =Aileron Pot4 = Elevator
Charger/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH BatteryNiMh9.6 V 1100Mah/
VENF-8075
Fuselage/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-7163
VENF-8076
Elevator/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-1640
VENF-8077
Main Wing Righvskywolf_Plus_4cH
VENF-8078
Main Wing Left/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-8081
Cockpitcover/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-8079
Rudder/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-8082
Screwsfor servos/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-7144
ElectronicSpeed Controller/
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Standfor rudder/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
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VENF-8084
Prop Blades/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-8080
Aileronfittings/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-8085
Nose Cone/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-7145
Receiver4 CH/SkyWolf_Plus_4CH
VENF-1357
Motor 380-480/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-6614
4 CH/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH Transmitter
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SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
VENF-7146
Servo/SkyWolf-Plus-4CH
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We guaranteethe SkyWglf Plus 4CH to be free of manufacturingfaults and materialdefects.This producthas been checkedand adjustedindividuallybefore leavingthe manufqclurer.Pleasecontactyour local hobby shop for repfacementpartsand technicalsupportor contactVenomrMCustomerServiceat 800.705.0620or customerservice@venom-g roup.com. Copyright@2009 by VenomrM Notice of Rights All rights re.served.No part of this manual may be reproducedor transmittedin any form by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording,or otherwise,withoutthe priorwrittenpermissionof Ven6mrM.For informationon getting permissionfor reprintsand excerpts,
[email protected]. Notice of Liability The informationin this manual is distributedon an "As ls" basis,withoutwarranty.While every precautionhas been taken in.thepreparationof the manualVenomrMdoes not have any liabilityto aiy personor erititywith respectto any loss or damag.ecaused.or.alleged to be causeddirectlyor indirectiyby the informa'tion contained-inthis mdnual or by the productsdescribedin it. Venom Group International Australia Customer Service 14028N. Ohio Street PO Box 7325 800.705.0020 Rathdrum,lD 83835
[email protected] AlexandriaNSW 2015
VenomrMLimitedWarranty VenomrM warrantsthisproductto !g freeof materialandworkmanship defectswhennew.lf a componentis defective or was,notcorrectlymad.e, VenomrM-will, at itssolediscretion, repairor replaceit freeof chargewithin90 daysfrom dateof.purchase. lf you believea defectbecameevidentonlyafteroperation, pleasecontactus to discussyirur warranty claim. A dated& itemizedsales receiptmqsj accompanyany productreturnedfor warrantywork. Beforereturning any product,pleasecontactVenomrMGustomerServlceat 800-705-0620 to receivei ReturnMerchandise AuthorizationNumber(RMA#).
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