Assembly Instructions & Flight Manual
Congratulations! You are the proud owner
of one of the loudest, fastest and farthest
flying air-powered plane ever! AIR HOGSTM
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Red HornetTM can fly over 90 metres (100 yards)!
Red HornetTM is also incredibly fast with top
speeds of up to 240KMH (150MPH)1. Please
read and follow these instructions to assemble
and fly your plane. Happy Flying!
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FLYING!
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Getting To Know Your AIR HOGS Red Hornet
Check to make sure the contents are
complete:
TOP ELEVATION
1 Plane
1 Pump
1 Rear Wing Assembly
1 Set of Stickers
1 Main Wings
PROPELLER
DOCKING STATION/PUMP
REAR WING ASSEMBLY
MAIN WING
PUMP HANDLE
NOSE CONE
VERTICAL REAR WING
SIDE ELEVATION
NOZZLE
PUMP SHAFT
MAIN WING ELASTIC
PROPELLER
NOSE CONE
HORIZONTAL REAR
WING
BASE
REAR WING
CLIP
REAR WING
SLOT
FUSELAGE
ENGINE HOUSING
REAR WING
ELASTIC
1. 240KMH (150MPH) SCALE SPEED, 1:15 SCALE.
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Flying your AIR HOGS Plane continued…
If you throw your plane in the same direction as the
REMOVING THE PLANE FROM THE PUMP
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wind, the plane will not perform well.
Holding the plane by the ENGINE HOUSING, gently
remove the plane from the pump, ensuring that the
NOZZLE CLIP is detached from the NOZZLE.
STOPPING THE PLANE’S PROPELLER
To stop the propeller from spinning, simply touch the
nose cone to the grass and the propeller will stop
immediately.
STARTING THE RAID ENGINE™
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Make sure the MAIN WING and the TAIL WINGS are
straight before every flight to ensure maximum performance!
Hold the plane by the fuselage in your throwing hand. To
start the engine, flick the propeller firmly in the direction
shown by the arrow on the nose cone. If the propeller is
turning the wrong direction, the plane will not fly.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT FLICK THE PROPELLER
HARD ENOUGH, IT MAY “KICK” BACK IN THE OTHER
DIRECTION AND THE PLANE WILL NOT FLY.
PREPARING FOR TAKE OFF
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Before flying your plane, check the wind direction.
You should always toss your plane against the wind for best
take off and flight results. If you can feel the wind against
your face, you are facing the correct direction. If the wind is
at your back, turn around until you feel the wind on your
face. You are now ready to fly your plane.
THROWING THE PLANE
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Gently toss the plane upward into the air against the
wind at the angle shown in the picture to the right.
WARNING: Do not leave your Red HornetTM in direct sunlight and/or extreme heat for excessive amounts of time.
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AIR HOGS Flying Techniques
MAKING PLANE CLIMB
MAKING PLANE BANK
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Gently bend BOTH FLAPS UP and the plane will climb.
Gently bend the LEFT FLAP UP and the plane will bank
left. Gently bend the RIGHT FLAP UP and the plane
will bank right.
Right Flap Up
Left Flap Up
Right Flap Up
RIGHT
BANK
Right Flap Down
Left Flap Down
Left Flap Up
LEFT
BANK
MAKING PLANE DIVE
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CONTROLLING DIRECTION
Gently bend BOTH FLAPS DOWN and the plane will dive.
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To make your plane turn left (without
banking) bend the VERTICAL REAR
WING FLAP left.
Right Flap Down
Vertical Rear
Wing Flap
Left Flap Down
To make your plane turn right (without
banking) bend the VERTICAL REAR
WING FLAP right.
Vertical Rear
Wing Flap
REPAIR CENTRE
If the wings on your AIR HOGS® plane get damaged, they can be easily
repaired with clear tape.
CLEAR TAPE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
1. No air in tank.
2. Air hole on engine, or nozzle on
pump is clogged with dirt.
1. Pump up plane.
2. Clean out with a toothpick
and re-pump.
Engine starts, but plane will not fly.
1. Fuselage is not full.
2. Propeller is spinning the wrong way.
1. Pump up plane until air tank is full.
2. Flick propeller firmly in the direction
shown by the arrow on the
nose cone.
Plane takes off, turns sharply
and crashes.
1. Wings are not straight.
2. Rear wing flap(s) are bent.
3. Wings are damaged.
1. Make sure all wings are aligned
properly
2. Straighten out horizontal
stabilizer(s).
3. Repair with clear tape.
Plane will not fit on pump.
1. Air hole on engine, or nozzle on
pump is clogged with dirt.
1. Clean out with a toothpick.
Rear wing assembly falls off.
1. Rear wing clip is not all the way into
the rear wing slot.
2. Rear wing elastic is not around the
rear fuselage.
1. Slide the rear wing clip forward all
the way into the rear wing slot.
2. Slide the rear wing elastic over the
end of the rear fuselage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Keep propeller clear from face, eyes and fingers. Do
not launch at people or animals.
areas. To stop the propeller, gently touch the nose
cone to the grass.
Pay Attention: Make sure people around you know you
are playing with AIR HOGS™. Point plane away from
face when launching.
Do not fly in very windy conditions.
Do not fly plane in temperatures below 7°C/45°F or the
wings will become brittle and may break, and engine
performance will decrease.
Use only the pump included in this package. Other
pumps may damage the plane or lead to injury. Never
pump anything except air into the engine.
Do not fly near overhead wires, buildings, trees, or
other obstructions.
Do not leave air in the plane. After your last flight, spin
the propeller to make sure all the air has been used
up. Only use your AIR HOGS™ plane in grassy, open
Do not leave your Red Hornet™ in direct sunlight
and/or extreme heat for excessive amounts of time.
ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED.
Manufactured for Spin Master Ltd.
Air Hogs TM and Red Hornet TM are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd.
© 2003 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
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
Conforms to product safety standards ASTM F963-03, CPSC,
EN71 Regulatory Requirements.
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77 Mody Rd., Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
Spin Master France SAS, 36 rue de Silly, 92100 Boulogne, France
Please retain this information for future reference.
Please remove all packaging material before giving to children.
Products and colours may vary. MADE IN CHINA.
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