User Manual

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WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
Flying machines of any form, either model-size or full-size, are not toys!
Because of the speeds that airplanes must achieve in order to fly, they
are capable of causing serious bodily harm and property damage if they
crash. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE to assemble
this model airplane correctly according to the plans and instructions, to
ground test the finished model before each flight to make sure it is com-
pletely airworthy, and to always fly your model in a safe location and in a
safe manner. The first test flights should only be made by an experienced
R/C flyer, familiar with high performance R/C aircraft.
JOIN THE AMA
The governing body for radio-control model airplanes in the United States
is the ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, commonly called the
AMA. The AMA SAFETY CODE provides guidelines for the safe opera-
tion of R/C model airplanes. While AMA membership is not necessarily
mandatory, it is required by most R/C flying clubs in the U.S. and provides
you with important liability insurance in case your R/C model should ever
cause serious property damage or personal injury to someone else.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Telephone: [phone]
AMA WEB SITE: www.model aircraft.org
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SIG MFG. CO., INC. is committed to your success in both assembling
and flying the 4-STAR 64 ARF. Should you encounter any problem build-
ing this kit or discover any missing or damaged parts, please feel free to
contact us by mail or telephone.
SIG MFG. CO., INC.
P.O. Box 520
401 South Front Street
Montezuma, IA 50171-0520
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
SIG WEB SITE: www.sigmfg.com
SIG E-MAIL: [e-mail]
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The craftsmanship, attention to detail and actions of the builder/flyer of
this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the airworthiness, flight
performance, and safety of the finished model. SIG MFG. CO.’s obligation
shall be to replace those parts of the kit proven to be defective or missing.
The user shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her
intended use and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith.
With the control movements set at the “low rate” measurements
the airplane should exhibit smooth, predictable control. Try a few
loops and rolls. Inverted flight is easy, requiring a little down ele-
vator for level flight. The 4-STAR 64 also performs nice inside and
outside loops, snap rolls, Immelmanns, stall turns, Cuban eights,
and spins. Of course it is not a pattern aircraft but with practice
there isn’t much that it won’t do. As with any aircraft, getting con-
sistently good results is usually just a matter of practice.
While still at altitude, throttle back to idle. This will give you a good
idea of the glide characteristics. While still at idle, steadily in-
crease up elevator input to get a feel for the stall characteristics.
Stalls tend to be very gentle with the nose dropping straight ahead
with little tendency to drop a wing.
For landing use a standard landing approach, beginning with a
throttled back downwind leg and base turn to the final approach
into the wind. During final approach, keep a little power on until
the airplane is over the end of the runway. In crosswind situations,
a little rudder input will likely be needed to keep the airplane lined
up with the runway. The 4-STAR 64 is best landed in the three-
point position. After landing, always remember to hold up elevator
when taxiing to keep the tailwheel firmly to the ground.
We hope that your 4-STAR 64 will provide you with many enjoy-
able flights. Please operate your airplane in a safe, responsible
manner with respect to other flyers, spectators, and property.
Good luck and safe flying!