Black Horse Model BH180, Westland Lysander Instruction Manual Book

Instruction Manual Book

Item code: BH170.

SPECIFICATION:

- Wingspan: 2,540mm (100in).

- Length: 1,600mm (63in).

- Weight: 6.8 - 7.1kg (14.96 - 15.62 lbs).

- Wing area: 68.6 dm .

- Wing loading: 99.13g/dm .

- Wing type: Naca Airfoil.

- Servo mount: 42mm x 21mm.

- Gear type: Aluminium Hi-grade for main gear
and spring wire for tail gear (included).

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Parts listing required (not included):

(not included):

- Radio: 06 channels.

- Servo: 08 servos.

- Engine: 30 - 40 cc gas.

- Motor: Brushless outrunner 2500 - 3200W, 250KV.

- Propeller: Suit with your engine.

- Motor: RIMFIRE.1.60.

- Lipo cell: 12 cells 4,000-5,500mAh.

- Receiver battery: 6V/ 1200mAh.

- ESC: 120A

Recommended Motor
and Battery set up

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Made in Vietnam.

95% ALMOST READY TO FLY

Glow and EPScale 1:6

ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
COVERED IN A HEAT-SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED.

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Installing the main gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing the tail gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing horizontal stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing vertical stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the switch, receiver and battery. . . 23

Installing cockpit fuselage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing the propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lateral balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Control throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Pre-flight check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

For your radio installation basic connection for

airplane and adjustment of servos . . . . . . . . . . . 32

struts set

Installing the wing to the fuselage . . . . . . . . 27

Main gear dimensional detail . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tail gear dimensional detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Instruction manual WESTLAND LYSANDER Item code: BH170

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Cut off excess.

B

Apply epoxy glue.

Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).

C.A

Apply instant glue
(C.A glue, super glue).

Cut off shaded portion
carefully.

Assemble left and right
sides the same way.

Must be purchased
separately!

Ensure smooth, non-binding
movement when assembling.

Warning!

Set all screws securely. If they come off during
flight you will lose control of your aircraft!

Pay close attention here.

Drill holes using the stated.
(in this case 1.5mm ).

1

.5mm

Take particular care here.

The number of times

Assemblythe same way

(in this case twice).

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Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

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Symbols used throughout this instruction

manual, comprise: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warranty

Disclaimer

Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Parts listing (not included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tools & supplies needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wing plastic light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the ailerons and flaps . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the ailerons and flaps servos. . . . . . 7

Installing the control horns and linkages . . . . 8

Installing the fuselage servos . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the engine mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the electric motor (EP version) . . . 11

Installing the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mounting the cowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly.
Cover your workbench with an old towel or brown paper,
both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table. Keep
a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts
after you open the bag.

SUGGESTION

Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. is
hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique
and minor adjustments may have to be made. However,
you should find the fit superior and assembly simple.

The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel
proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh
chemicals including the following: paint thinner, C/A glue
accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do not let
these chemicals come in contact with the colors on the
covering and the plastic parts.

Caution: This model is not a toy!

If you are a beginner to this type of powered model,
please ask an experienced model flyer for help and
support. If you attempt to operate the model without

This kit

NOTE:

Black Horse Model guarantees the component
parts in this kit to be free from defects in both material
and workmanship at the date of purchase by the
purchaser.

This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any
part of the Product.

This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or
attempted repair by anyone other than Black Horse
Model.

Return only the component part that is defective in
materials or workmanship. Please pack the unit carefully
and insure it, as this warranty does not cover loss or
damage in transit.

WARRANTY

DISCLAIMER

Read this disclaimer carefully before using this
product. Please strictly follow the instruction manual to
assemble and use this.

In that Black Horse Model has no control over the
final assembly or material used for final assembly, black
Horse Model is not responsible for loss of use, or other
incidental or consequential damages.

Furthermore, Black Horse Model cannot be held
liable for personal injury or property damage caused by
the use or misuse of Black Horse Model products. By the
act of using the user-assembled products, the user
accepts all resulting liability.

knowing what you are doing you could easily injure
yourself or somebody else. Please keep your safety and
well-being in mind at all times.

Even if you have built a large number of RC
modelsplease read right through these instructions and
check all the kit components against the parts list. We
have taken great trouble to keep construction as simple
as possible, without making any compromises in the area
of safety.

Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film
covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions
(temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases you may even
find a slight warp in a component. These minor faults are
in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden structures,
and can easily be corrected using a heat gun, as
commonly used for modelling.

Blow warm air over the area and rub down

with a soft cloth.

Hold the panel twisted gently in the
opposite direction to the wrap, and apply warm air to
remove the creases from the covering.

do not heat the film more than is absolutely
necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the film may melt
and holes may be formed.

This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built
in a very short time. However, the work which you have to
carry out is important and must be done carefully. The
model will only be strong and fly well if you complete your
tasks competently - so please work slowly and
accurately.

Important: Before you start construction

Note regarding the film covering

Creases:

Wing wrap:

Caution!

When self-tapping screws have to be screwed
into wood, apply a little white glue to prevent them
shaking loose: just squirt white glue into the hole
and fit the screw

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This model is not a toy and pilots must be over the

age of 14.

Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio

frequency.

Do not smoke near fuel.

Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children

and pets.

Wear safety glasses.

The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the

glow plug.

Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.

Keep loose clothing and wires away from the

propeller.

Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not

stand in line with the side of the propeller.

Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller

only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.

Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water
exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and
protected for this purpose.

SAFETY PRECAUTION:

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Wire cutters.

Hex Wrench.

Threadlocker

(screw cement).

Hand or
electric drill.

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Straight edge ruler.

Some more tools.

 Assorted drill bits.

Masking tape.
Paper towels.

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90° square or builder's triangle.

Rubbing alcohol

Screw driver

Medium C/A glue

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.

Modeling knife.

2 bender plier

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

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PARTS LISTING (NOT INCLUDED).

8 servos. Size: (39.9 x 20.1 x 38.1)mm.
Torque servos: 7.92kg/cm - 9.43kg/cm.

Propeller. Suit with your engine.

ESC: .120A ....... 1 pcs.

LiPo. 6S - 22.2V- 4,000 - 5,500mAh.

2 Packs

Servo extension leads.

................. pcs. 2

190mm ..... 2 pcs.

220mm .... 4 pcs.

540mm .... 2 pcs.

Motor: RIMFIRE.1.60

Engine: 33cc Gas.

: ood - motor mount

Wheel pants .

: Wheels.

W

: A (13a, 13b)

(14a, 14b)

luminium landing gear .

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- - - - - 4

10x45mm Aluminum

Mount Nut

- - - - - 4

4mm Washer

- - - - - 4- - -

4 mm Spring Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

- - 4

5x70mm Cap Screw

- - 4

4x60mm Cap Screw

- - - - - 4

10x40mm Aluminum

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4- - -

5 mm Spring Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

Connector

- - - 1

5mm Washer

- - - - - - - - 4

500mm Pushrod wire

- - - 1

400mm Pushrod wire

- - - 1

- - - - - - - - 4

- - - - 4

10x45mm Aluminum

5mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

5mm Washer

- - - - - - - 4

- - 4

5x70mm Cap Screw

2 x 10mm Screw

- - - - 16

55mm Push rod

- - 4

M3

- - - 4

- - 8

3mm Nut

100mm Push rod

- - 3

Horn

- - - - 7

- - - - - 7

- - - - - 7

3x25mm Cap Screw

- - - 7

Spring

12x170mm Aluminium tube.

- - - - - - 1

3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 7

Connector

- - - - - - 3

19x542mm Aluminium tube.

- - 1

3 x 12mm Screw

- - - - 4

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7b

7c

7d

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: Fuselage.

Wing panel ( )
Horizontal stabilizer ( ).

Aluminium wing dihedral brace.

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:
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: Aluminium tube horizontal stabilizer
: Cockpit fuselage ( :

: Pilot, : Top hatch fuselage).

Fuel Tank ( : Clunk; : Stopper (three line)).

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Cowling.

2a, 2b .

3a, 3b

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: W ( ).

7a, 7b

7d

8a 8b

11a, 11b

ertical stabilizer

ing strut set

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Tail gear set .

Canopy,

7c

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2a

2b

3a

3b

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- - 1

4mm Colar

3x15mm Screw

- - - - - 2

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3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 8

- - - - 2

- - - - 2

- - - - - - 4

- - - - 4

- - - - 2

4x6mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 4

3mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

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11a

11b

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4mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

4x20mm Cap Screw

- - - - - 4

3x10mm Screw

- - - 4

4mm Washer

- - 4

5x50mm Cap Screw

2 - - - -

5mm Nut

- - 6

5mm Washer

- 10

115mm Wheels.

13a

13b

14a

14b

15b

15a

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WING PLASTIC LIGHT

C.A

C.A

INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND FLAPS.

Bottom view

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INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND FLAPS SERVOS.

1. 2.Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets

onto the aileron servos.

Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow the
servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron
pushrods.

3.

4.

5.

Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1.5mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.

Using the thread as a guide and using masking
tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread:
carefully pull the thread out. When you have pulled
the servo lead out, remove the masking tape and the
servo lead from the thread.

Place the servo into the servo tray/ hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1.5mm
pilot holes through the tray and servo box for each of
the four mounting screws. Secure the servo tray in
place using the mounting screws provided.

6. Repeat step # 2 - # 5 to install the second aileron
servo in the opposite wing half.

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2) Apply drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of

each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA
has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the
aileron.

Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being
careful not to glue the wing and aileron together.

Align the center line of main wing with aileron.

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2

Warning!

Make certain the hinges are
adequately secured with glue. if they come loose
in flight accidents may result.

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2

C.A

C.A

Temporary pin to
keep hinge centered.

1) Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If
the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through
the middle of the hinge to hold it in position.

For Flap servo.

For Aileron servo.

Bottom view

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o

Flap

90

o

Aileron

2x10mm Screw

2

For Flap.

For Aileron.

1.5mm

2 mm

2

For Flap.

For Aileron.

Screw

approx.16mm

2mm

4

Aileron and
flap servos.

4

1.5mm

1.5mm

2 x 10mm Screw

- - - - 16

Warning!

Tie the string.

Pull out servo cord with string.

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For Aileron.

Bottom view

1

2

2x10mm

Remove the covering from the slot on
the bottom of the aileron. Insert the
control horn into the slot and secure.

Aileron or Flap

Wing

control horns

3x25mm

4

3x25mm

INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS AND LINKAGES.

55mm Push rod

- - 4

M3

- - - 4

- - - - - - 8

3mm Nut

Horn

- - - - - 4

3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 4

- - - - - 4

3x25mm Cap Screw

- - 4

Spring

- - - - - 4

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Horn

3x25mm

Horn

3x25mm

Spring

M3

Servo arm

3mm Nut

Push rod

Horn

3x12mm
Secure

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1) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator,
rudder and throttle servos. Test fit the servos into the servo tray.
Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos.

2) Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided
with your radio system.

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approx.16mm

2mm

4

2mm

2mm

For rudder servo

INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS

Fuselage top side

Throttle servo

Rudder servo

Elevator servo

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THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS:

1. ELECTRIC MOTOR

2. ENGINE MOUNT.

OPTION 1: INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR (EP VERSION)

INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT

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10x45mm Aluminum

Mount Nut

- - - - - 4

4mm Washer

- - - - - 4- - -

4 mm Spring Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

- - 4

5x70mm Cap Screw

- - 4

4x60mm Cap Screw

- - - - - 4

10x40mm Aluminum

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

5mm Washer

- - - - - 4- - -

5 mm Spring Washer

- - - - - 4

- - -

10x40mm

4 mm Spring Washer

4mm Washer

4x60mm

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152mm

OPTION 2: INSTALLING THE ENGINE

INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK.

1)

2)

3)

The stopper has been pre-assembled at the

factory.

Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon
fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is calculated by
how the weighted clunk should rest about 8mm away
from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the
tank). Connect one end of the line to the weighted
clunk and the other end to the nylon pick up tube in
the stopper.

Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This tube will
be the vent tube to the muffler.

4) Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This tube
will be vent tube to the fueling valve.

When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below
the top surface of the tank. It should not touch the top
of the tank.

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Zip tie

ESC

10x45mm

5 mm Spring Washer

5mm Washer

5x70mm

Fuel tank

Zip tie

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To carburetor

fuel inlet

(see front view of fuel tank). Insert and tighten the screw.

Be sure to equip

air vent pipe.

Tubing for

re-fuelling

Not included.

Tygon tubing (Gas). And

silicone tubing (Methanol).

5mm

5)

6)

7)

8)

Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may
be necessary to remove some of the flashing around
the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is
present, make sure none of it falls into the tank.

When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw
until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank
opening. Do not over tighten the assembly as this
could cause the tank to split.

Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line.
Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes and 1 line to the
fuel pickup tube in the stopper.

Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in the
firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the engine,
while guiding the fuel tank into place. Push the fuel
tank as far forward as possible, the front of the tank
should just about touch the back of the firewall.

Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines
have not become kinked inside the fuel tank
compartment. Air should flow through easily.

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need to
remove the tank to mount the battery in the fuel tank
compartment.

9) Secure the fuel tank.

Foam ring

Silicone tube

5mm Washer

- - 4

- - - - - - - - - 4

500mm Pushrod wire

- - - 1

400mm Pushrod wire

- - - 1

- - 4

- - - - 4

10x45mm Aluminum

5mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

5mm Washer

- - 4

- - 4

5x70mm Cap Screw

Electric Power

Secure
5x70mm

Zip tie

13

10x45mm

5 mm Spring Washer

5mm Washer

14

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152mm

Pushrod choke

Pushrod Gas

Connector - - - - 1

direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward
from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should
also open and close using this motion. If not,
reverse the direction of the servo, using the
transmitter.

Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo
arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod
wire. Position the throttle stick and the throttle trim
at their lowest positions.

Manually push the carburator barrel fully
closed. Angle the arm back about 45 degree from
center and attach the servo arm onto the servo.
With the carburator barrel fully closed, tighte the
set screw in the adjustable metal connector.

Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using
wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining
screw.

3)

4)

5)

1)2) Install one adjustable metal connector through

the third hole out from the center of one servo arm,
enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill
bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove
the excess material from the arm.

Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn
on the radio system. Check to ensure that the
throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct

After installing the adjustable metal connector
apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
This will prevent the connector from loosening
during flight.

INSTALLING THE THROTTLE

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Screw

Linkage stopper

4x4mm

2x10mm

2mm

Pushrod wire

Adjust the throttle input (transmitter throttle
stick), throttle trim movement and the
carburattor opening to the suitable position
and screw in the 4x4mm set screw.

Fuselage top side

Throttle servo

MOUNTING THE COWL

Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the
engine.

Measure and mark the locations to be cut out
for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler.
Remove the cowl and make these cutouts using a
rotary tool with a cutting disc and a rotary sanding
drum attachment.

Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of

the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The

1)

2)

3)

front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut opening.
Hold the cowl firmly in place using several pieces
of masking tape.

While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill
four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and
the side edges of the firewall.

Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in

the cowling.

4)

5)

15

Enlarging the holes through the cowl
will prevent the fiberglass from splitting
when the mounting screws are installed.

6)7) Slide the cowl back over the engine

and secure it in place using four screws.

Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and
pressure lines to the carburator, muffler
and fuel filler valve. Tighten the screws
completely.

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3 x 12mm Screw

- - - - 4

5mm

3x12mm Screw

2

mm

Cowl area cutout
for muffler

207mm

Bottom side

B

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INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR

115mm Wheels.

Install and secure the wheel.

5x50mm

5mm Nut

5mm Washer

5mm Washer

5mm Washer

5mm Washer

5mm Nut

17

5mm Nut

- - 6

4mm Washer

- - - - - - - 4

5x50mm Cap Screw

2 - - - -

4mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

4x20mm Cap Screw

- - - - - 4

3 x 10mm Screw

- - - - - 4

5mm Nut

- - 6

5mm Washer

- - - - 10

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2

.5mm

3x10mm

Secure the gear to the fuselage.

Fuselage side.Bottom

4x20mm Screw

3x10mm

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INSTALLING THE TAIL GEAR

- - 1

4mm Colar

3x15mm Screw

- - - - - 2

Fuselage top side

Fuselage Bottom side

2

.5mm

3x15mm Screw

Secure

100mm Push rod

- - - 2

Horn

- - - - - 2

- - - - - - 2

- - - - - 2

3x25mm Cap Screw

- - - 2

Spring

12x170mm Aluminium tube.

- - - - - - - - - - - 1

3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 2

Connector

- - - - - - 2

INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

1) Elevators are installed the same way as the aileron
before (see page 6).

2) Control horn, linkages and for Elevator are
installed the same way as the aileron before
(see page 9).

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- Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage.

- Attach the stabilizer to the fuselage.

Top side

Bottom side

Horn

Elevator pushrod

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Connectors are installed the same way as the t (see page 15).hrottle

INSTALLING VERTICAL STABILIZER

B

1) Rudder are installed the same way as the
aileron before (see page 6).

2) Control horn, linkages and for rudder are
installed the same way as the aileron before
(see page 9).

100mm Push rod

- - - 1

Horn

- - - 1

- - - - 1

- - - - - 1

3x25mm Cap Screw

- - - 1

Spring

3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 1

Connector

- - - - - - 1

Elevator servo

Fuselage top side

Connector

Elevator servo

Connector

Elevator servo

Elevator pushrod

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Rudder

C.A

Rudder pushrod

Horn

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Rudder servo

Fuselage top side

Connector

Rudder servo

Rudder

Rudder servo

90

o

Connector

Rudder pushrod

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

1)

2)

3)

The switch should be mounted on the fuselage
side, opposite the muffler, close enough to the
receiver so the lead will reach. Use the face plate
of the switch cut out and locate the mounting
holes.

Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife.
Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting
holes through the fuselage side.

Secure the switch in place using the two
machine screws provided with the radio system.

1)2) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into

the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in the
aileron servo lead easier when you are installing
the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the
switch.

Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration. Use
a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in
place.

Do not permanently secure the receiver and
battery until after balancing the model.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY.SWITCH,

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Fuselage top side

Zip tie

Switch

ON

OFF

Switch

Battery

Receiver

Battery

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Position the canopy so the rear frame on the
canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit
opening. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to
the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold the
canopy in position until the glue fully cures. Wrap the
tape completely around the canopy hatch.

INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE

B

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Open/Close

Canopy glue

Canopy glue

Adhesive tape.

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Adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape.

WING STRUT SET

3x12mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 8

- - - - - - - 2

- - - - - - - 2

- - - - - - 4

- - - - - - 4

- - - - - - - 2

4x6mm Cap Screw

- - - - - - 4

3mm Spring Washer

- - - - - - - 4

4x6mm
Screw

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Bottom view

*** Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace
into each wing haft. The brace should slide in
easily. If not, use 220 grit sand around the
edges and ends of the brace until it fits properly.

Attach the aluminium tube
into the fuselage.

19x542mm Aluminium tube.

- - - - 1

INSTALLING THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE

Aluminium tube.

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3x12mm

Screw

3x12mm

Screw

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Attach th e wings to the joiner tub e and
se cure the wing pane ls to th e fu s elage .
Main wing must be inserted and attached completely
before fixing with screw.

5mm

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INSTALLING THE PROPELLER

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BALANCING

1)

2)

93mm

It is critical that your airplane be balanced
correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to
lose control and crash.

THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED
BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING.

Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of
pieces of masking tape, place them on the top side of
the wing back from the leading edge, at the
fuselage sides.

93MM

3) 4)Turn the airplane upside down. Place your fingers

on the masking tape and carefully lift the plane.

AT THE FUSELAGE. BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE
DOWN WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY.

If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose
heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack
further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible or
does not correct it, stick small amounts of lead
weight on the fuselage under the horizontal
stabilizer. If the tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail
heavy. To correct this, move the battery and receiver
forward or if this is not possible, stick weight into the
firewall. When balanced correctly, the airplane
should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it
up with your fingers.

LATERAL BALANCE

After you have balanced a plane on the C.G.
You should laterally balance it. Doing this will
help the airplane track straighter.

1) Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop
of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to
the tail wheel wire. With the wings level, carefully
lift the airplane by the string. This may require two
people to make it easier.

1)

2)

3)

We highly recommend setting up a plane using the

control throws listed.

The control throws should be measured at the

widest point of each control surface.

Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the

correct directions.

CONTROL THROWS





Aileron: 12 mm up mm down
Elevator: mm up mm down
Rudder: mm right mm left

12

10 10

28 28

Flap: 25 mm

Low rate:

PRE-FLIGHT CHECK

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

Completely charge your transmitter and receiver

batteries before your first day of flying.

Check every bolt and every glue joint in your
plane to ensure that everything is tight and well
bonded.

Double check the balance of the airplane.

Check the control surface.

Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully

extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.

Properly balance the propeller.

2) If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier
than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead
weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing half's
wing tip. Follow this procedure until the wing stays
level when you lift the airplane.

12mm

Aileron control

12mm

10mm

10mm

Elevator

28mm

28mm

Rudder control

25mm

Flap






Aileron: 18 mm up 18 mm down
Elevator: 14 mm up 14 mm down
Rudder: 35 mm right 35 mm left
Flap: 30 mm

High rate:

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CG

93mm

Example of connection

FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION

BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS

For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual.
Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery.

Engine

Throttle Servo

Receiver

Battery (Receiver)

Switch

Aileron

Aileron Servo

Elevator

Elevator Servo

Aileron

Aileron Servo

Rudder Servo

Rudder

Elevator

Elevator Servo

Flap

Flap Servo

Flap

Flap Servo

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35mm

23mm

66.5mm

210mm

28mm

Wheel 50mm

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MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL

TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL

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I/C FLINGT WARNINGS

NEVER fly near power lines,aerials or

other dangerous areas including airports,
motorways etc.

ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind
the propeller, and do not allow any part of
your body to be in line with the propeller.

Always operate in open areas, away from
factories, hospitals, schools, buildings
and houses etc. fly your aircraft
close to people or built up areas.

NEVER

DO NOT dis po se of em pt y fuel

containers on a fire, this can lead to an
explosion.

NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy
or stormy days.

NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.

THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS.

ALL

Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt sleeves,

scarves) or any other loose objects that

could be caught or drawn in, away from

the propeller. Take care at times.

Keep all onlookers (especially small

children and animals) well back from the
area of operation. This is a flying aircraft,
which will cause serious injury in case of
impact with a person or animal.

I/C FLINGT GUIDELINES

Made in Vietnam

ALWAYS take off into the wind.

When ready to fly, first extend
the transmitter aerial.

Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the
control surfaces move freely and in
the CORRECT directions.

ALWAYS land the model INTO
the wind, this ensures that the
model lands at the slowest possible
speed.

Switch on the transmitter.

OFF - ON

OFF - ON

Check that the wings are
correctly fitted to the fuselage.

If the model does not respond
correctly to the controls, land it
as soon as possible and correct
the fault.

Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel
left in the tank can cause
corrosion and lead to engine
problems.

Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.

Switch on the receiver.

OFF - ON

Switch off the receiver.

OFF - ON

Switch off the transmitter.

OFF - ON

OFF - ON