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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Wattage Micro Flyer is a very small indoor or outdoor radio controlled flying model airplane. The Micro Flyer is powered by a small
electric motor and a rechargeable Lithium flight battery. The Micro Flyer's direction is controlled by a magnetic actuator mounted in the tail.
Everything is included for flight except six AA Alkaline batteries for the hand-held transmitter.
Upon opening the box, double-check
that you have all of the parts listed
below:
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Micro Flyer w/Motor and Propeller
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Hand-Held Transmitter
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Landing Gear Assembly
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Lithium Flight Battery
SECTION 1: PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your local Wattage Distributor, using the
Customer Service Information at right. They will be able to help you get replacement parts or
answer any questions that you might have.
SECTION 2: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE TRANSMITTER/CHARGER
The On/Off switch has three different positions. All the way up is the
"ON" position, in the middle is the "CHARGE" position and all the way
down is the "OFF" position.
Customer Service Information:
Features and Specifications:
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Wing Span: 9 Inches
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Length: 8.25 Inches
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Weight RTF: 1 Ounce
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Functions: Right/Left Control and Motor
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Ready to Fly - Fly Almost Anywhere
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Flies for Over 6 Minutes
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Includes 1 Cell 150mAH Lithium Battery
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Recommended for Ages 10 and Older
For Replacement Parts and Service
In the USA, Please Contact:
Global Services
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley CA 92708
Phone: (714) 963-0329
Fax: (714) 964-6236
Email: service@globalhobby.net
HTTP://WATT-AGE.GLOBALHOBBY.COM
Product Number
157100
Micro Flyers contain
small parts that may
pose a choking hazard.
Not for children under
3 years of age.
AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS
To Order Replacement Parts, Use the
Customer Service Information at right
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P/N 157150 Wing and Stabilizer Set
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P/N 157151 Propeller (4)
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P/N 157152 Landing Gear Assembly
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P/N 157153 Lithium Battery
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P/N 157154 Transmitter Antenna
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P/N 157155 Motor, Gear Box and Propeller Assembly
All contents copyright © 2004 Global Hobby Distributors
Version V3.0 September 2004
SECTION 3: INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Install 6 fresh AA Alkaline batteries into the transmitter, being careful to
make sure that the polarity is correct for each battery. After double-checking
that the batteries are installed correctly, reinstall the battery cover, making
sure that's it's firmly seated into place.
Move the On/Off switch into the "ON" position. Both the red and green
lights on the front of the transmitter should illuminate. The red light
indicates that the power is on and the green light indicates that the voltage
is sufficient to fly and/or charge the Lithium flight battery. If the green light
is weak or even off, the batteries must be replaced with new, fresh ones
before flying again or charging the Lithium flight battery. If neither light is
on, double-check the polarity of the batteries.
SECTION 4: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR
Install the landing gear wire by
simply pushing it into the slot in
the bottom of the Micro Flyer.
SECTION 5: CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY
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The flight battery charger is built into the transmitter. To charge the flight battery, make sure that the On/Off switch is in the "OFF" position,
then carefully snap the flight battery into the back of the transmitter, making sure that it's firmly seated. Move the On/Off switch to the
"CHARGE" position. The indicator light on the back of the transmitter will illuminate indicating that the flight battery is charging.
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While the indicator light on the back of the transmitter is illuminated, the flight battery is being charged. The indicator light will go out after
the charging process is complete - approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how discharged the flight battery is. If the flight battery
is not completely discharged, the charge time will be shorter.
CHARGING SUGGESTIONS AND WARNINGS
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An extra Lithium flight battery can be purchased separately and charged with the transmitter while you are flying. Snap the second flight
battery into the back of the transmitter and move the On/Off switch to the "CHARGE" position. When you are ready to fly the Micro Flyer,
move the switch to the "ON" position. Now you can fly the Micro Flyer using the first flight battery, while at the same time your extra flight
battery is charging. If the flight battery is not done charging when you're finished flying, move the switch back to the "CHARGE" position until
the charging process has finished.
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After 2 -3 flights, the flight performance of the Micro Flyer will improve
even more. This is because the flight battery will have "cycled" and
therefore produce more power.
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The flight battery is a Lithium-type battery. Do not use this battery for any
other use than flying the Micro Flyer.
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Do not recharge the flight battery if it is hot. Always allow the flight battery
to cool before recharging it.
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Always use the transmitter to recharge the flight battery. Never use any
other type of charger to charge the flight battery.
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When the batteries in the transmitter are getting low, the charging
process will take much, much longer than normal. In this case, replace the
transmitter batteries with new, fresh ones.
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Do not solder or apply direct heat to the battery.
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Do not leave the battery in the hot sun or in a hot car.
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Do not use the battery if it appears swollen or deformed.
SECTION 6: FLIGHT TIPS AND SAFETY
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Do not fly your Micro Flyer if another Micro Flyer or other R/C airplane is on the same radio frequency as you. Your Micro Flyer transmits
its signal on either the 27Mhz frequency band or the 49Mhz frequency band, as indicated by the sticker on the transmitter. Before flying,
double-check that nobody else is flying on the same frequency number that your Micro Flyer is using.
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For the best flight environment, we suggest flying in a large indoor area, such as a gymnasium.
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If you will be flying outdoors, do not fly in winds stronger than 3 miles per hour. The Micro Flyer is very small and extremely light, so winds
higher than 3 miles per hour will make it very difficult to fly the Micro Flyer.
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If you will be flying outdoors, the flying field you choose should be a large, open field with grass. There should not be any vehicles,
buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks or anything else that your Micro Flyer can crash into. We suggest a field that is at minimum 300ft x 300ft.
SECTION 7: FLYING YOUR MICRO FLYER
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Turn on the transmitter by moving the On/Off switch into the "ON" position.
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Carefully install a fully-charged flight battery into the Micro Flyer by snapping it into the molded slot in the side of the Micro Flyer. Make sure
that the flight battery is firmly seated in the slot.
IMPORTANT Always turn on the transmitter before installing the flight battery into the Micro Flyer. When you're done flying, always remove the
flight battery from the Micro Flyer, then turn off the transmitter. This will prevent unwanted radio signals from interfering with your Micro Flyer.
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Hold the Micro Flyer in your throwing hand and the transmitter in your other hand. With the Micro Flyer
held at shoulder level, press and hold the Motor ON Button with your thumb to turn on the motor. With
the motor running, gently toss the Micro Flyer into the wind, straight ahead and level.
IMPORTANT Do not toss the Micro Flyer up or down and don't throw it hard. Toss the Micro Flyer gently
straight ahead and level. For launch performance, always toss the Micro Flyer directly into the wind.
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After tossing the Micro Flyer straight and level, continue to hold the Motor
ON Button down. The motor will run and the Micro Flyer will climb at about a 10
degree angle. Never release the Motor ON button unless landing (or have
already landed). If the Micro Flyer is climbing too much, quickly repeatedly
tap the Motor ON Button 2-3 times to slow the motor, then press and hold
the Motor ON button to keep the Micro Flyer flying.
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IMPORTANT If the Micro Flyer climbs too steeply or if it doesn't climb at all, release
the Motor ON Button and the Micro Flyer will descend and land. Gently bend both of
the tabs on the horizontal tail up to make the Micro Flyer climb steeper or down to
make the Micro Flyer climb shallower. Make sure to bend both tabs equal amounts
or the Micro Flyer may have a tendency to turn right or left without your input.
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While the Micro Flyer is climbing, you may want to turn the Micro Flyer right or left. To turn the Micro
Flyer right while climbing, continue to hold the Motor ON Button down while tapping the Right Turn
Button with your other thumb. After the Micro Flyer has turned in the direction you want, tap the Left Turn
button to level the Micro Flyer.
IMPORTANT Don't hold the Right Turn Button down to turn. Turning is accomplished by
"tapping" the turn button. Holding the turn button down will only make it difficult to fly and
possibly end up in a crash. Simply tap the Right Turn button to make a gentle, shallow right turn.
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Once the Micro Flyer has climbed as high as you want it to, quickly repeatedly tap the Motor ON Button to slow the motor and stop climbing.
You can continue to make right and left turns now without climbing, by "tapping" the right turn and left turn buttons.
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Maintaining flight is a combination of holding down the Motor ON button while "tapping" the Right Turn and Left Turn buttons to "steer" the
Micro Flyer. Level flight is accomplished by holding down the Motor ON button, then repeatedly tapping the Motor ON button to descend,
then by holding the Motor ON button down to climb again.
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Maintaining controlled, level flight is a combination of using the "Press and Release" method for the Right Turn Button, Left Turn Button
and the Motor ON Button. After a little practice, you should be able to control the Micro Flyer's direction and altitude without much effort.
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When you're ready to land the Micro Flyer, let go of the Motor ON Button and make shallow right or left turns so that the Micro Flyer is
gliding toward your landing area. With the Motor ON Button released, the Micro Flyer will be gradually descending. The Micro Flyer will
basically land on its own, so the only thing you need to do is make sure that it's flying into the wind. Always make your landings into the wind.
Once the Micro Flyer gets near the ground, let go of all the buttons and the Micro Flyer will land by itself.
SECTION 8: IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
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The safe transmitting distance of the Micro Flyer radio control system is approximately 150ft. If the Micro Flyer flies beyond this range the
power to the motor will cut off automatically and the plane will land accordingly.
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When flying your Micro Flyer, make sure there are no other people nearby.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the transmitter, Micro Flyer or Lithium flight battery. Do not cut the antenna coming out of the Micro Flyer.
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If the propeller breaks during landing or a crash, do not attempt to repair it. We suggest purchasing a new replacement.
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Do not dispose of the Lithium flight battery into fire, otherwise, the flight battery will explode.
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After you're done flying, remove the flight battery from the Micro Flyer. Never store the Micro Flyer with the flight battery installed.
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Switch off the transmitter, so you don't run down the batteries.
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After landing, check the Micro Flyer carefully to ensure it is not damaged in any way.
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Recharge the flight battery and prepare for your next flight!
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REPAIRING YOUR MICRO FLYER
If the Micro Flyer breaks during a crash, and the damage isn't too bad, it can be fixed. Glue the broken parts together using a thin layer
of 5 minute epoxy or white glue, following the directions on the glue bottle. Hold the parts together and in alignment until the glue fully
cures. Apply a strip of clear tape over the seams to strengthen the joint even more. Do not use Super Glue or C/A glue. They will melt
the foam. IF THE DAMAGE IS TOO GREAT TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
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To turn the Micro Flyer left while climbing, continue to hold the Motor ON Button down while tapping
the Left Turn Button with your other thumb. After the Micro Flyer has turned in the direction you want, tap
the Right Turn button to level the Micro Flyer.
IMPORTANT Don't hold the Left Turn Button down to turn. Turning is accomplished by
"tapping" the turn button. Holding the turn button down will only make it difficult to fly and
possibly end up in a crash. Simply tap the Left Turn button to make a gentle, shallow left turn.
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