HITEC Zipper - Manual (Page 3)

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Flying Your Aircraft
• You should only fly at an official model airfield.
• Check that other pilots and spectators are positioned safely before flying your model.
• Wait for other pilots to land their models if they are flying already.
• Do not fly the plane behind yourself or others.
• Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or drugs or if you are feeling ill.
• Do not fly during thunderstorms or high wind.
• Do not fly in an area where people are gathered or near tall buildings.
• Do not fly near streets or where vehicles or trains pass by.
• Do not fly near explosive materials.
• Do not fly near power lines or transmission towers.
• Be sure to do pre-flight safety checks of the model before flying.
• Always remember that the pilot is responsible for any outcome that may occur during the
flight.
The Weekender Zipper is a Plug and Play-type model where additional items are required for
operation. The items listed below are needed to fly:
• 6-Channel Radio and Receiver
• 2 - 3S, 7.4 ~ 11.1V, 400 ~ 500 mAh LiPo battery
• Charger Suitable for the Battery Above
Features
• Durable pre-painted EPO airframe, easily
assembled in less than 45 minutes
• Powerful preinstalled brushless outrunner
motor and 10-amp ESC
• Preinstalled nano servos
• Removable canopy for easy access to
motor and ESC
• 6+ minute runtimes with recommended
battery
Specifications
• Wingspan: 23.6 in (600 mm)
• Length: 21.3 in (541 mm)
• Weight: 5.3 oz (150 g)
• Wing Area: 93 sq in (6 dm
2 )
• Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft (25 g/dm 2 )
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMS REQUIRED TO READY THIS MODEL FOR FLIGHT
The Zipper comes unfinished but can easily be painted with commercially available enamel paints. When
painting, you should use multiple light coats to avoid damaging the foam or adding too much weight.
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