Dynaflite DYFA2014 User Manual

• Easy-to-Build • All Wood Hand-Launched Glider

• 2-Channel Radio Required

(mini servos recommended)

BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION, READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

Dynaflite guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no
case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the
final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this product, return this kit immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.

SKTRP03 Printed in USA Entire Contents © Copyright 1996

WARRANTY

PROTECT YOUR MODEL.

YOURSELF & OTHERS BY

FOLLOWING THIS

IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTION

Your Skeeter is not a toy, but a sophisticated working
model that functions very much like a full-size
airplane. Because of its realistic performance, the
Skeeter, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators
and damage property.

To make your R/C modeling experience totally
enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced,
knowledgeable help with assembly and during your
first flights. You'll learn faster and avoid risking your
model before you're truly ready to solo. Your local
hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your
area whose membership includes qualified instructors.

2. You must take time to build straight, true and strong/

3. You must properly install all R/C and other
components so that the model operates properly on
the ground and in the air.

4. You must test the operation of the model before the
first and each successive flight to insure that all
equipment is operating correctly. You must also make
certain that the model has remained structurally sound.

NOTE: We, as the kit manufacturer, can provide
you with a quality kit and great instructions, but
ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished
model depends on how you assemble it; therefore,
we cannot in any way guarantee the performance
of your completed model and no representations
are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.

You can also contact the national Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,300
chartered clubs across the country. Through any one
of them, instructor training programs and insured
newcomer training are available. Contact the AMA
at the address or toll-free phone number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive

Muncie,IN 47302

[phone]

Fax [phone]

1. You must assemble the plane according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as

doing so may result in an unsafe or unflyable model.

In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly
from the drawings or plan. In those instances you
should assume the written instructions are correct.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Dynaflite
Skeeter. The Skeeter is an attractive, easy to build, all
wood polyhedral Hand Launched Glider (HLG). With
its 55-1/2" inch wingspan and Selig 3021 airfoil, the
Skeeter is a real winner. You will have many hours of
fun with this little ship and never have to chase a
Hi-Start. The Skeeter is easy to build and cover with its
liteweight all balsa conventional construction. The
polyhedral wing, along with simple 2-channel (elevator

and rudder) control make for gentle, forgiving flights.
The Skeeter, with its ideal proportions, is perfectly suited
for small flying sites. So go a head... en joy, and don't let
those little flying sites get in the way of your fun!

At Dynaflite we take pride in offering kits that are
simple and straightforward to build and provide value
for your modeling dollar. Although the Skeeter is small
and easy to build, we recommend seeking the help of
an experienced modeler if this is your first kit. Your local
hobby shop or model club are prime sources of
modeling information.

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Please inventory and inspect all parts carefully
before starting to build! If any parts are missing,
broken or defective, or if you have any questions
about building or flying this model, please call us at
[phone] and we'll be glad to help. If you are
calling for replacement parts, please look up the
part numbers and have them ready when calling.

REQUIRED ITEMS

#1 Hobby Knife Handle (XACR4305)

#11 Blades (Qty. 100 - HCAR0311) or

(Qty.5-XACR2911)

Hand or Electric Drill

Drill

Bits:

3/16",

and a 10-24

tap

1/2"

and

9/64"

(or #26)

*0n our workbench/ we have four 11" Easy-Touch™
Bar Sanders/ equipped with #50/ #80/ #150 and
#220-grit sandpaper. This setup is all that is required
for almost any sanding task. Custom sanding blocks
can be made from balsa for sanding hard-to-reach
spots. We also keep some #320-grit wet-or-dry
sandpaper handy for finish sanding before covering.

IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTE: During construction!

you

will

be using a number
various assemblies. Ample material is included but
you should study the plans/ then make an effort to cut
the longest pieces you will need first. Label the pieces
as you cut them for later reference. By doing this
now, you won't have to splice pieces together later,

of balsa

sticks

to frame

Medium T-pins (HCAR5150)

Wax Paper

Clothespins

Masking Tape

1 /2 oz. Thin CA Adhesive - (GPMR6001)

1 /2 oz. Medium CA+ (GPMR6007)

4 oz. Aliphatic Resin (Wood Glue) (GPMR6161)

6-Minute Pro™ Epoxy (GPMR6045)

Bar Sander (GPMR6170) or Sanding Block and

Sandpaper (coarse/ medium, fine grit*)

1 roll film covering plus trim colors

Covering Iron

Straightedge (Fourmost Non-Slip/ FORR2149)

BET READY TO BUILD

1. Unroll the plan sheet. Reroll the plan inside out

to make it lie flat.

Q 2. Remove all parts from the box. As you do,
determine the name of each part by comparing if
with the plans/ instruction manual and parts list
included with this kit. Using a felt-tip or ballpoint
pen/ lightly write the part name or size on each
piece to avoid confusion later. Use the die-cut
patterns shown on page 4 to identify the die-cut
parts and mark them before removing them from the
sheet. Save all leftovers. If any of the die-cut parts
are difficult to punch out/ do not force them! Instead,
cut around the parts with a hobby knife. After
punching out the die-cut parts/ use your bar sander
or sanding block to lightly sand the edges to remove
any die-cutting irregularities or slivers.

LJ 3. As you identify and mark the parts/ separate
them into groups/ such as fuse (fuselage)/ wing/ fin,
stab (stabilizer) and hardware.

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DIE-CUT PATTERNS

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