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• 1 Air HogsTM RC Aero AceTM
• 1 Charger/Controller
• 1 Decal Sticker Sheet
• 3 Aluminum Stickers
INSTRUCTIONS
Vertical Tail Wing
Propellers
Upper Wing
Antenna
Antenna
Throttle
Horizontal
Elevator
Charge Door
(to access
Charge Nozzle)
Steering
Trim Knob
Power
LED
Left/Right
Toggle
Fuselage
Lower Wing
Decal Sticker
Sheet
Charging
LED
ON/OFF Switch
Aero Ace™ Plane
Charger/Controller
Experience radio-controlled flight with the Air HogsTM RC Aero
AceTM! The Aero AceTM makes flying fun & easy! Just choose
the direction you want to fly and press the controller toggle. The
ultra-light Aero AceTM is powered by a lithium battery for long
flights, features precision speed control and damage-resistant
high density foam. The Aero AceTM also includes an integrated
Charger/Controller unit for convenient portability and easy
handling on the field. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor flights.
CHARGER/CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen
the battery door.
2. Slide the battery door to the back and remove.
3. Install 6 AA 1.5-V alkaline batteries
(not included).
Your
Battery
Door
1
Aero Ace™
Plane has
preinstalled
rechargeable
batteries
Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative
(-) polarities with the corresponding markings
inside the battery compartment.
2
3
in the plane’s
fuselage.
Six AA
1.5-V
Alkaline
Batteries
4. Reinstall the battery door and tighten the screw.
Because the
Controller’s
AA batteries
are used
for 2 functions –
charging and
controlling, it is
recommended
they be
replaced after
every 20 – 25
flights.
IMPORTANT TIP:TURN YOUR CONTROLLER
ON TO ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES ARE
INSTALLED PROPERLY. THE RED LIGHT ON
THE FRONT OF THE CONTROLLER SHOULD
TURN RED.
Antenna
After each flight, store the plane in the package
to prevent damage.
Charger/Controller
Apply
Decals
REPAIRS
APPLYING DECALS
If the wings on
your plane get
damaged they
can be easily
repaired with
clear
Peel each Mylar label
from the adhesive
backing and apply the
sticker as shown.
Apply
Decal
Apply
Decal
IMPORTANT: PLACE THE LABELS ON
A FLAT SURFACE TO AVOID CREASES
AND BUMPS THAT WILL ADVERSELY
tape as
shown.
AFFECT THE PLANE’S FLIGHT.
Decal Sheet
CONTROLLING AIRPLANE FLIGHT
Throttle
Charger/Controller
Vertical lift does not require pushing
the throttle all the way UP.
A lift of 30% or more will keep your
airplane in flight.
To ACCELERATE upwards
push the throttle further UP.
Direction
Toggle
Direction
Toggle
LEFT TURN
Move the direction toggle LEFT.
RIGHT TURN
Move the direction toggle RIGHT.
ONCE THE PLANE HAS LANDED
Turn plane OFF by
pushing switch to
the left.
Turn the charger/
controller OFF by
pulling the switch
down.
TO LAND
Select a soft area,
and pull the
THROTTLE down.
FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
Vertical Tail Wing
1
2
If you want to
straighten out your
flight path, adjust
by turning the
Steering Trim
Knob to the left
or right during
flight.
If you are having
trouble turning left
or the plane seems
to constantly turn
right, adjust the
vertical tail wing
to the left.
Steering Trim Knob
Vertical Tail Wing
Horizontal Elevator
3
4
If you are having
trouble turning right
or the plane seems
to constantly turn
left, adjust the
vertical tail wing
to the right.
The horizontal
elevator tabs can
be adjusted up
or down to help
maintain
horizontal flight.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Plane will not start or
has low power.
1. Plane not charged.
1. Charge plane for a complete charge cycle.
2. Battery power is drained.
3. Plane was not set to OFF during
charging.
2. Replace the Charger/Controller batteries after 20 flights.
3. The plane won’t accept a charge in the ON position. Always set to
“OFF” before charging.
4. Charger/Controller was not set to
“Charger OFF”.
4. The Charger/Controller will NOT charge in the “Control ON” position.
Always set the Charger/Controller to “OFF” before attempting to charge.
Plane will not turn.
1. Control is not ON.
1. Set Controller to “Controller ON”
2. Controller antenna is not extended.
3. It’s a windy day or you’re flying by a
vent/fan.
2. Fully extend Controller antenna before flying.
3. Do not fly in winds. Windy conditions will limit and prevent your ability
to control the plane. If flying indoors, do not fly near a vent/ fan.
4. See Flight Adjustments #2 and #3.
4. Trim knob needs adjusting.
5. Rudder needs adjusting.
Plane is flying too low.
1. Needs more power.
1. Press the Toggle UP.
2. Install new batteries.
2. The six AA batteries in the Charger/
Controller are drained.
3. Horizontal Stabilizer needs adjusting.
3. See Flight Adjustments #4.
Plane is flying too high.
1. Need to decrease power.
1. Horizontal Elevator needs adjustment.
1. Set to full throttle.
1. Press the Toggle DOWN.
Level flight is hard to maintain.
1. See Flight Adjustments #4.
Motors don’t stop when
Controller is turned OFF.
1. Turn Controller ON, reduce throttle to 0 and turn Controller OFF.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
REQUIRED BATTERIES: Charger/Controller takes 6 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included).
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only batteries
recommended in the instruction sheet. Be careful to install the batteries
with the correct polarity, as indicated.
(if removable).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the
performance.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
• Battery installation should be done by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
• When charging, only use the battery charger specifically for that purpose.
• Do not over-charge the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
• Do not directly solder the battery or pierce the battery with a nail or other
sharp objects.
• Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
• Charge the battery every 6 months.
• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
• As for a used battery, please recycle the battery by covering the terminals
with insulation tape or inserting into an individual polybag.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CHARGING OR USING BATTERY.
Your plane is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery; please also
pay attention to the following cautions for safe use:
• Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
• Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surfaces.
• Do not immerse the battery in water. Keep the battery in a cool dry
environment.
FCC STATEMENTS:
This device compiles with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Contains Lithium Polymer
battery. Battery must be
recycled or disposed
of properly.
Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1B6 Canada
Spin Master, Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive, Suite 100,
Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Air Hogs TM and Aero Ace TM
are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd.
© 2004 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
Manufactured for and distributed by Spin Master Ltd.
Conforms to safety standards ASTM F963-03,
Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, Rm #1113, 11/F,
Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd., Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
Spin Master France SAS, 36 rue de Silly, 92100 Boulogne, France
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