LY Manual

2
1
2 Sided Tape
1. Hull
2. Rear wheels * 2
3. Rear axle with nuts
4. Two piece mast
5. Sail with attached boom
6. Hardware Pack
Nut Driver
7mm
8mm
CA
Glue
6
1
2
3
4
5
Required Items
Tools Required
Warnings
Select your sailing area carefully. Always choose an open space that is unobstructed
from trees, buildings, and away from crowded areas. Avoid sailing in areas with roads,
or close proximity to traffic.
Do not sail this model in poor weather including high winds, low visibility, rain, or
thunderstorms.
Never attempt to catch this model whilst in motion. Even a slow moving model can
cause harm to yourself or others.
This model is recommended for children no younger than 14 years old. All children
should always be supervised by a capable and responsible adult when operating this
model.
Always unplug your model battery when not in use. Do not leave the battery installed
in the model when not in use.
Before sailing always turn ON your transmitter first, then connect your on board
battery to the model.
Always exercise caution when charging batteries. Follow the recommended charging
instructions from your battery manufacturer, and use a charger with charging parame-
ters that match your battery type.
Thank you for purchasing your HobbyKing Bat-1 Model Land Yacht. We hope you enjoy
assembling and sailing it as we did creating it. Designed by Robert Weber, an experi-
enced full size land yacht pilot and passionate modeler.
RC model land sailing is one of the few remaining hobbies which can be enjoyed by
anybody age 8~80 without having a degree in science. The Bat-1 land yacht is a
simple, low parts count, high performance model. Much thought and attention went into
creating this simple model, and maximizing the the fun factor. Less time spent on setup,
more time enjoying this model in the elements.
HobbyKing models follow an extensive design, development, and testing process to
bring reliable and user friendly products to the masses. They undergo extensive quality
control checks at the factory.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before assembling and sailing this
model. It is not a toy and if mistreated has the potential to inflict bodily injury or damage
property. It is your responsibility to complete final assembly, setup, and routine pre-sail
checks. Always make sure to check for any loose screws or parts, and that the frame is
free from damage that may cause failure in use. HobbyKing is not responsible for any
injury or property damage inflicted due to negligence in assembly or maintenance.
Contents
Needle Nose Pliers Scissors
Phillips Screwdriver
Thin CA Glue
4xAA Batteries 2x Standard Servos 2 Channel Transmitter + Receiver