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How to Replace the Propeller on a Hobby Zone RC Aircraft

HobbyZone aircraft are intended to let beginners get up into the air, straight out of the box, with little piloting experience. These durable aircraft are usually designed with simplicity in mind, utilizing forgiving components that let you get away with a crash or two without so much as a scratch; however, accidents do happen. Learning how to replace your hobby-zone airplane's propeller will ensure you're back up in the air in no time.

Things You'll Need

HobbyZone Airplane
Propeller
Fast-acting, cyanoacrylate-based glue

Instructions

- 1
  Grab the propeller by hooking your index and ring fingers around either side of the center, straddling the motor between them. Hold the airplane's body with the other hand, and grip it by something sturdy like the cockpit -- not the tail!
- 2
  Pull the fuselage back as you tug on the propeller with your finger. Disconnect the two pieces by pulling them directly opposite from one another. If you find it difficult to hold the propeller, try pinching the center point of the propeller with your fingers or a pair of pliers.
- 3
  Touch a dab of an instant glue, such as Super Glue or Krazy Glue, to the end of the motor shaft, then press the shaft into the center point of the replacement propeller. Push the propeller down until only about a millimeter's distance remains between the propeller and the face of the motor.

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