Vectron Landsailer Force 10 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Remote Controlled Land Sailing Toy

Summary of Landsailer Force 10

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    "landsailer sailing instructions" designed by design circle inc. Written by: john sinisi and christopher hamilton illustration; john sinisi, joel carpenter, john hughes. For more information on landsailers, chats, parts, accessories, tunnig and regatta meets, visit www.Rc-landsailer.Com fun for fami...

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    Warning! - do not expose your landsailer to rain or moisture. - do not play in a crowded environment. - do not play in a dusty area. - use only your landsailer controller included in this package. - always turn your landsailer "off" when not in use. - this toy is not intended for children under 3 ye...

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    Because you canít sail directly into the wind, in order to get to a point directly upwind, you must tack, or turn, through the wind and zigzag upwind towards your destination. In order to tack, turn the landsailerís front through the wind. Keep the sail trimmed in so that you keep up your speed as y...

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    The most challenging direction is steering closer to the direction from which the wind is blowing or into the wind. In order to sail your landsailer close to the wind, you must trim the sail much more closely to the center of the landsailer. If you are racing upwind, the best pilots will be able to ...

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    9 there are many directions that you can sail your landsailer. The easiest direction is away from the wind, also known as "running with the wind" when steering away from the wind, let the sail out and point the landsailer away from the wind. The wind will push the landsailer. A more challenging dire...

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    You can also turn around by turning the back of the landsailer through the wind, also called a jibe, with the sails all the way out. This is usually done when the landsailer is going away from the wind. 12 5 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 for landsailer/parts: for ice blades: assembly: now that you have finish...

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    2) insert one size "9v" (6lr61) alkaline batteries. 1) open or close the cover with a philips screwdriver. 2) insert four size "aa" (lr6) 1.5v batteries. 1) open or close the cover with a philips screwdriver. Close open close open you can also race multiple landsailers at the same time on the same c...

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    Telltale leading edge of sail mast trailing edge of sail battens stern pilot rear wheel hull rubber wheel bow star boar d side port sdie thrust transmitter contents: 3 glossary abeam - directly to the side, or at a right angle of the ship. Battens - thin plastic strips attached to the sail to hold i...

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    Battery safety guidelines - to prevent battery leakage: be sure to insert batteries correctly. - batteries should be replaced by adult. - never dispose of batteries in fire as this may cause them to explode. - do not mix old and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time). - do not mix al...

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    Note: the manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment ..