1. It is important to adjust, or “trim”, your electric free flight Spitfire correctly.
2. Before launching the Spitfire, grasp the airplane fuselage and with the motor off, gently toss the Spitfire into the wind. It
should glide straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the diagram below.
A= Dive. Bend elevators upward slightly.
B= Stall. Bend elevators down slightly.
C= Correct flight path.
D= To turn left, bend the rudder slightly to the left.
E= To turn right, bend the rudder slightly to the right.
3. If needed, using a hobby knife, carefully cut along the side
lines (indentations) on the elevators and rudder as noted
in the drawings.
4. Repeat step 2 until your airplane glides well.
TRIMMINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE-FLIGHT SPITFIRE (must be done before flying)
SAFETY RULES
• ALWAYS LAUNCHTHE AIRPLANE AWAY
FROM PEOPLE AND OBSTACLES
• NEVER POINT THE AIRPLANE AT
ANYONE OR ANYTHING
• ALWAYS LAUNCH SKYWARD
• DO NOT LAUNCH INDOORS
1. Choose an open field, free of trees,
power lines and other obstacles. Hold the
Spitfire in your hand over your head and
switch on the motor with your other hand.
Toss the Spitfire into the wind, keeping
the wing level.
2.The Spitfire should climb gently and turn
gradually. If it stalls and crashes, adjust the
elevator. If it does not turn, bend the rudder
slightly to the left or right. Refer to
“TRIMMING YOUR ELECTRIC SPITFIRE”
for details.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER WHENYOU
ARE FLYINGYOUR
FREE FLIGHT SPITFIRE
The most import thing that determines
how well your Spitfire flies is how well you
have trimmed it.
Because it can fly high and far you must be
in a large area away from houses, streets,
trees and overhead wires.
Closely inspect your airplane after every
flight. Make sure the wing is not broken and
is securely attached to the fuselage.
Make sure the tail parts are not cracked or
broken. See the repair section for details.
Always throw the electric free flight
Spitfire into the wind. Do not fly the
airplane if it is too windy.
Never charge your batteries for more than
60 seconds. If you do, you may overheat
the batteries in the Spitfire or your charger
and damage them.
REPAIR: If the fuselage is cracked or
damaged, apply white glue and cellophane
tape and let dry overnight.To replace the tail
section, run it under warm water to soften
the glue. Gently pull the tail section away
from the fuselage. Carefully remove any
remaining foam or glue with a hobby knife.
Replacement tail sections should be
attached using white glue.
WARNING: Do not use super glue. It will
damage the foam. If the wing or tail
becomes damaged, apply cellophane
tape over the damaged area.
Hobbico, Inc.
Champaign, IL 61826
FLYINGYOUR ELECTRIC FREE FLIGHT SPITFIRE
