AIR COMBAT

2.4Ghz Motion Controlled Battling Helicopter

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.

Not suitable for children under 3 years.

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Conforms to safety requirements of ASTM, CPSIA, FCC and EN.

PROPEL RC ™ and AIR COMBAT ™ are trademarks of Rooftop Brands.

15760 West Hardy road, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77060 tel: 949.566.9573

© 2015 Rooftop Brands™. All Rights Reserved. www.propelrc.com.

Made in China

USER MANUAL

WARNING: Never leave product charging unattended for extended periods of time. Always disconnect helicopter from charger immediately after the helicopter is fully charged. Please refer to enclosed safety instructions.

THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS:

Helicopter Remote Control USB Charging Cord Spare Rotor Blades User Manual

Colors and styles may slightly vary.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Remote Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Charging the Helicopter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Helicopter diagram, Remote Control diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparing for Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Flying Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to Sync your Helicopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Understanding Helicopter Trim Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Flight Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Interactive Battle Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Helicopter Warning And Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Part Replacement Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Air Combat Propeller System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Replacing the Upper Propeller Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Replacing the Bottom Propeller Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Battery Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FCC Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Twist off the battery cover from the remote control.

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery tray.

3. Install 4 “AAA” alkaline batteries as shown in the diagram.

4. Insert the battery tray back to the remote control and tighten the screw.

5. Replace the battery cover.

- AAA + -

Battery

Cover

Battery Compartment

(4 “AAA” batteries)

CHARGING THE HELICOPTER

1. Make sure the helicopter’s power switch is in the “OFF” position and plug the USB charging cord into the

charging socket of the helicopter(see diagram A ).

Caution: The USB plug fits the charging socket only in one way. Do not force it.

2. Connect the helicopter charging cord to your computer’s USB port (see diagram B).

Note: You may also purchase a Propel USB wall charger from our online store at www.propelrc.com.

3. The red LED on the USB plug lights up when charging is complete (See diagram C).

Note: If the red LED lights up, either the charging is complete or the USB plug is not properly connected.

4. The charging time will vary depending on the percentage of battery already charged. The average charging

time is approximately 30-40 minutes.

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Thank you for purchasing the AIR COMBAT™ 2.4Ghz Motion Controlled Battling Helicopter from

Propel RC. Please read this instruction booklet carefully as it contains valuable information on how to properly fly and care for your helicopter.

FEATURES

• Advanced motion control technology gives you more real-flight maneuvers and battle action

than ever before!

• Using advanced infrared battling technology Air Combat copters “dog-fight” in Mid-air.

• With each successful “hit” side-lights illuminate and the copter performs a spin.

• After three strikes, the defeated players copter automatically spirals to the ground-game over!

Reset your copter and get back into the battle!

• Realistic lights, sound and vibration feedback keeps players engaged

• On board 2.4Ghz digital spread spectrum allows up to 8 Players to battle simultaneously.

The red LED on the USB plug lights up when charging is complete

A.

Charging socket is located on the underside of the helicopter next to the power switch.

B.

C.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DISCONNECT CHARGER CORD AFTER CHARGING. NEVER LEAVE CHARGER CONNECTED TO

HELICOPTER OVERNIGHT OR FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.

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HELICOPTER DIAGRAM

Main Rotor Blades

Battle Indicator

Light

Helicopter Charging Socket

Landing Gear

Power Switch

REMOTE CONTROL DIAGRAM

Fast Speed

Shoot Button

Slow Speed

Shoot Button

Shoot Button

Trim Controls

Speaker

Stabilizer bar

Tail rotor

Power Indicator

Light

POWER ON/OFF

Throttle Control

Battery

Compartment

PREPARING FOR FLIGHT

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• Verify that there are 4 “AAA” fresh batteries inside the remote control unit and the helicopter has been fully charged.

• Make sure your helicopter is turned on and properly synced to your remote control (See “SYNC YOUR HELICOPTER” below).

• Fly only in a large room free of obstacles with an open radius of at least 25 feet. Close all windows and

doors, turn off fans and close air ducts or any other openings that may cause drafts in the room.

IMPORTANT: YOUR AIR COMBAT HELICOPTER IS DESIGNED FOR INDOOR FLYING. DO NOT FLY OUTDOORS.

FLYING TIPS

• Parental guidance or adult supervision is suggested at all times.

• If you are flying the helicopter with others, make sure all spectators are behind you.

SYNCING YOUR HELICOPTER

Your Air Combat ™ utilizes an automatic 2.4G channel selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side by side in the same wireless range.

FOR ONE PERSON PLAY:

1. Before starting, make sure that both your remote control and helicopter are turned OFF.

Make sure that there are no other 2.4G devices nearby.

2. Turn ON the helicopter and set it down on a flat surface. The three red LED indicators on the tail

blink. This means your helicopter is searching for a controller to pair with.

3. Turn ON your remote control. The LED indicators on the helicopter tail flash very quickly, then blink

intermittently, indicating that the helicopter and remote control are synced. When this happens

you have properly synced your helicopter and you are ready to fly.

Note: If the LED indicators do not blink, repeat steps 1-3 to sync the helicopter again.

4. SAFETY TRIGGER: After syncing, simply pull the throttle and release once. The LED indicators on the

tail stop blinking and stay on. This means that you have released the safety trigger and are ready to

fly.

Note: the safety trigger mechanism is to protect you against an unprepared or accidental flight.

FOR MULTI-PERSON PLAY:

5. Before starting, make sure that all of the helicopters and remote controls are turned off. Make sure

that there are no other 2.4G devices nearby.

6. Players must sync their helicopters successively. Make sure that no one else is syncing while you

sync your helicopter by following steps 1 to 3 above.

7. When a player’s helicopter is synced and working it should be left ON while the other players sync

their helicopters.

8. Should there be a mistake or interference, all players must turn off their remote controls and

helicopters and start the process all over again.

Before syncing, make sure the remote control's throttle is at its default position. However, to prevent damage and injury, your helicopter has been fitted with a safety trigger mechanism (see step 4 above)

UNDERSTANDING HELICOPTER TRIM ADJUSTMENTS

If your helicopter over-rotates CLOCKWISE (to the right), push and release the LEFT trim button repeatedly until the turning stops and proper flight is maintained. If your helicopter over-rotates

COUNTERCLOCKWISE (to the left), push and release the RIGHT trim button in the same manner until the problem is resolved. Occasionally, you may need to adjust the left and right trim to ensure the helicopter flies straight and responds accurately to control commands.

L

T

R

I

M

R

Trim Controls

If over-rotating to the right...

L R

Push left trim.

If over-rotating to the left...

L R Push right trim.

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FLIGHT CONTROLS

While you’re learning to fly your helicopter, it is best to start with a large room until you get used to the basic controls.

Tilt the controller left to spin counterclockwise.

One-handed free form flight.

Pull the trigger to increase the speed of the main rotor, and release the trigger to decrease the speed of the main rotor. The helicopter will rise or descend accordingly.

Tilt the controller forward and to move forward.

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Tilt the controller backward to move backward.

Tilt the controller right to spin clockwise.

SPEED CONTROLS: Your air combat helicopter can operate in beginner (slower) or advanced (faster) speed mode. Simply press the SLOW button (green LED lights on) or FAST button (red LED lights on) while the helicopter is in flight (See REMOTE CONTROL Diagram).

INTERACTIVE BATTLE MODES

Get ready for aerial combat missions with your friends (Note Requires additional Air Combat helicopter.)

PREPARATION FOR MISSION:

1. Make sure all battling helicopters are fully charged, properly synced and ready to fly

(refer to SYNCING YOUR HELICOPTER).

READY, AIM, FIRE!

1. While your helicopter’s in flight, aim the nose your helicopter at the cockpit of your opponent’s

helicopter and press one of the FIRE buttons on your remote control.

2. If you score a hit, your opponent's remote control will vibrate and explosion sound come out, one of

the helicopter's battle indicator lights will turn off, and the helicopter will quickly turn 180 degrees

to defend its cockpit from the next strike.

THREE STRIKES YOU'RE OUT!

3. On the third direct hit, your opponent’s helicopter battle indicator lights will simultaneously flash

red and your opponent will not be able to control the helicopter. The copter will gradually descend

safely to the ground. Mission accomplished!

4. After 10 seconds the downed helicopter will recover (reset) and will be ready for the next dogfight.

HELICOPTER WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The helicopter blades revolve at high speeds and can cause damage to the user, spectators, and animals. Stand away from the helicopter to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path. Warn spectators that you will be flying your helicopter so that they are aware of its position. Before flight, inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the helicopter.

WARNINGS

• Choking/Cutting Hazard. Small Parts/Sharp Rotor Blades.

• Keep hands, hair, and loose clothing away from the propeller when the power switch is turned to

the ON position.

• Turn off the transmitter and helicopter power switches when not in use.

• The charging cable is for charging the helicopter’s Li-poly battery. Do not use it to charge any other battery.

• New alkaline batteries are recommended for maximum performance.

• Parental supervision recommended when flying the helicopter.

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PART REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS:

(1) upper rotor blade

(2) bottom rotor blade

x 1 (3) connecting rods

x 1 (4) screws

x 4

x 4

AIR COMBAT PROPELLER SYSTEM

Your Air Combat propeller system is a precision instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal flight function. Crash landing from high-speed aerial flights may damage your Air Combat rotor blades or connecting rods.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

If your Air Combat loses its ability to fly correctly, inspect the propeller system carefully for the following two common issues:

1. Replacing The Connecting Rod: The connecting rod is a small “handcuff” style device that stabilizes the “upper” rotors. There is one connecting rod on the upper rotor. Please see Diagram 1.

If a connecting rod is broken or missing simply replace it by removing the existing broken unit and replacing it with a new one. You may have to use slight pressure when reattaching both ends of the new connecting rod. Make sure that the new connecting rod is secured and locked in place. See

Diagram 2. Make sure there is no damage to the actual blade or arm that holds the connecting rod in place. If there is, you must replace the entire blade system.

2. Replacing The Upper and Bottom rotor blades: The rotor is subject to damage as you learn to properly fly and control your Air Combat. If after a crash your helicopter has loss of control or flies erratically you should carefully inspect your entire propeller system for any sign of damage. Most common are cracked or chipped blade, broken connecting rod, and frozen balance bar (this is when the balancing bar and blade are jammed and can not move freely up and down). See diagrams 3 through 12.

REPLACING CONNECTING RODS

Diagram 1

There is one connecting rod on the upper rotor.

Diagram 2

Broken connecting rod Broken connecting rod

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Replacing connecting rod Proper connection

REPLACING THE UPPER ROTOR BLADE

Diagram

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Using a screwdriver turn counterclockwise to remove the screw.

Diagram

4

Remove the broken blade and carefully replace with a new one.

Diagram

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Using the screwdriver turn clockwise to tighten the screw.

Upper Blade

Diagram

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Diagram

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When you tighten the screw you should test the blade to make sure that it still has free movement. If the blade cannot move freely, slightly loosen the screw.

Please note the design of the upper blade.

REPLACING THE BOTTOM ROTOR BLADE

Diagram

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Using a screwdriver turn counterclockwise to remove the screw.

Diagram

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Remove the broken blade and carefully replace with a new one.

Diagram

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Using the screwdriver turn clockwise to tighten the screw.

Bottom Blade

Please note the design of the bottom blade.

Diagram

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Diagram

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When you tighten the screw you should test the blade to make sure that it still has free movement. If the blade cannot move freely, slightly loosen the screw.

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BATTERY WARNINGS

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY:

This helicopter uses an internal Li-Poly rechargeable battery and is not replaceable. If the battery can no longer be charged, dispose of the helicopter properly according to local disposal requirements.

CONTROLLER BATTERIES:

Remote control requires 4 “AAA” batteries (not included). Please read the important battery safety warning below.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries (Nickel Metal Hydride).

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the item before being charged (if removable).

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

• Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and must be recycled or disposed of properly

according to state or local government ordinances and regulations.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Do not dispose batteries in a fire - batteries may leak or explode.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Always remove the batteries from the remote control when it is not being used for an extended

period of time.

• To clean, gently wipe the remote control and helicopter with a clean damp cloth.

• Keep the toy away from direct heat or sunlight.

• Do not submerge the toy into water. This can damage the unit beyond repair.

• Parental guidance recommended when installing or replacing the batteries.

FCC Part 15 B Notice

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies 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.

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