E-flite Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF User Manual

Beechcraft Bonanza 15e ARF

Assembly Manual

Specications

Wingspan: 48.0 in (1220mm)
Length: 41.9 in (1065mm)
Wing Area: 410 sq in (26.4 sq dm)
Weight w/Battery: 4.20 – 4.50 lb (1.90 – 2.0 kg)
Weight w/o Battery: 3.50 – 3.80 lb (1.50 – 1.60 kg)

Cockpit Detail Kit (EFL2582), 1/9 Civilian Pilot Blue with Glasses
(EFLA156) and 1/9 Civilian Pilot (EFLA151) all sold separately.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Product Registration

Table of Contents......................................................2

Introduction................................................................2

Important Warranty Information................................2

Using the Manual......................................................2

Product Registration..................................................2

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout.....................................2

Covering Colors Used...............................................2

Recommended Radio Equipment.............................3

Recommended Setup...............................................3

Optional Equipment...................................................3

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries............................3

Required Tools and Adhesives..................................3

Rudder and Elevator Servo

and Pushrod Installation........................................4

Tailcone Installation...................................................7

Tail Installation...........................................................8

Optional V-Tail Ruddervator Servo

and Pushrod Installation.....................................11

Optional V-Tail Installation......................................14

Nosewheel Steering Cable and Servo Installation......16

Nose Gear Installation............................................18

Aileron Servo Installation.........................................20

Flap Servo Installation.............................................24

Wing Joining............................................................28

Main Landing Gear Installation................................30

Optional Retract Installation - Nose Gear.................31

Optional Retract Installation - Main Gear.................36

Motor and ESC Installation......................................39

Cowling and Spinner Installation.............................41

Optional Aluminum Spinner Installation..................45

Belly Pan Installation...............................................46

Battery and Receiver Installation.............................47

Optional Cockpit Detail Kit Installation....................48

Final Assembly........................................................50

Radio Connections for Optional V-Tail Installation....51

Radio Connections for Retractable Landing Gear ....52

Control Throws........................................................52

Center of Gravity......................................................53

Preight..................................................................53

Templates.............................................................55

Warranty Information...............................................57

Disposal of WEEE by

Users in the European Union..............................58

2010 AMA Model Aircraft Safety Code...................59

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For most private pilots, nothing says “I’ve arrived!”
quite like taking the left seat of a Beechcraft

Bonanza. Considered by many to be the nest

single-engine airplane in general aviation, the
Bonanza is renowned for its classic lines and

sporty-yet-stable ight characteristics. E-ite has
expertly captured the scale lines and satisfying ying

manners of the Bonanza with this 15-size ARF. It
comes out of the box with a great looking UltraCote®
trim scheme and enough scale detail to satisfy any
sport modeler. For those who want to push the scale

looks and performance even further, E-ite offers

several optional accessory kits (sold separately) that
allow you to add cockpit details, electric retracts and
even a V-tail.

Important Warranty Information

Please read our Warranty and Liability Limitations
section on Page 57 before building this product. If
you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this
Product, you are advised to return this Product
immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to help make
assembly easier to understand, and to provide
breaks between each major section. In addition,
check boxes have been placed next to each step
to keep track of its completion. Steps with a single
square () are performed once, while steps with
two squares ( ) indicate that the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two
servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow
the directions.

Please register your product online at this address:

www.e-iterc.com/register

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout

EFL2576 Wing Set
EFL2577 Fuselage
EFL2578 Tail Set
EFL2579 V-tail (optional)
EFL2580 Cowling
EFL2581 Landing Gear Set
EFL2582 Cockpit Kit (optional)
EFL2583 Tailcone
EFL2584 Hardware Pack
EFL2585 Pushrod Set
EFL2586 Belly Pan

Covering Colors Used

White HANU870
Flame Red HANU883
Deep Blue HANU873

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Recommended Radio Equipment

Recommended Setup

Required Tools and Adhesives

You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter,
receiver, and seven servos. You can also choose to
purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM®
6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we
recommend the MC35 Micro Servos from JR SPORT.
If you own the Spektrum DX6i radio, just add the
AR6200 DSM2™ 6-channel receiver and seven JR
SPORT™ MC35 Micro Servos.

Transmitter and Receiver

SPM6600 DX6i 6-Channel DSM2 without
Servos, Mode 2

Or Purchase Separately

SPMAR6200 AR6200
6-Channel Receiver Air

And

JSP20030 Micro Servo (7 required)
EFLREX12L 12-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (2)
EFLRYH3 3-inch Y-harness, Lightweight
(3 required, 2 for V-tail version)
EFLREX6L 6-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (2 required)
EFLREX9L 9-inch Lightweight Servo
Extension (3 required)

If Installing Both Retracts and V-Tail
SPMR7700 DX7 7-Channel Air Transmitter

Only, Mode 2

SPM6070 AR7000 DSM2 7-Channel
Receiver

Motor Power 15 Brushless Outrunner
Motor 950Kv (EFLM4015A)

ESC 40-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
(EFLA1040)

Battery 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 20C Li-Po
(EFLB32003S)

Propeller Electric Propeller, 11 x 8E
(APC11080E)

Optional Equipment

EFL2579 V-Tail

EFL2582 Cockpit Kit

EFLG110 10- to 15-Size Tricycle Electric
Retracts

EFLSP175 1.75-inch Aluminum Spinner

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries

Lithium Polymer batteries are signicantly more

volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used
in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling

of Li-Po batteries can result in re. Always follow

the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of
Lithium Polymer batteries.

Tools and Equipment
Pencil Felt-tipped pen

Low-tack tape Pin vise
Sidecutters Ruler
Pliers Razor saw
Mixing sticks Mixing cups
Awl or punch Manila card stock
Paper towels Binder clips
Tapered reamer Scissors

Dental oss #64 rubber bands

Sealing iron Rubbing alcohol

10mm wrench Hobby knife with #11 blade
File #1 Phillips screwdriver

3/16-inch straight blade screwdriver
Rotary tool with cutoff wheel and drum sander
Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3/32-inch
Drill bit: 1/16, 5/64, 3/32-inch

Adhesives

Thin CA Canopy Glue
12-minute epoxy 30-minute epoxy
Threadlock

During the course of building your model

we suggest that you use a soft base for the

building surface. A large piece of bedding

foam or a thick bath towel will work well

and help protect the model from damage

during assembly.

The Spektrum trademark is used with

permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

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Rudder and Elevator Servo and Pushrod

Installation

Parts Required
Fuselage Micro servos (2)

Clevis (2) Silicone keeper (2)
Snap keeper (2) Radio
16 1/2-inch steel pushrod (2)

Tools Required

Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit
5/64-inch drill bit Pencil
Sidecutters Pliers
Hobby knife Ruler
Razor saw Thin CA

#1 Phillips screwdriver

Note: go to Page 11 if installing the optional V-tail.

□ Step 1

Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the
rear edge to disengage the magnets, then lifting and
pulling aft.

□□ Step 2

Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and
elevator servos. Note that the bushing is installed
from the bottom of the servo.

□□ Step 3

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.

□□ Step 4

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each
servo.

□ Step 5

Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove the

covering from the rudder pushrod exit on the right
side of the rear fuselage.

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□ Step 6

Insert the non-threaded end of the rudder pushrod
into the nylon housing in the fuselage through the
cutout made in step 5.

□□ Step 7

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in the servo arm.

□□ Step 8

Place the servo in the fuselage between the
mounting rails with the output shaft towards the front.
Center the servo fore and aft between the rails. Use
the pushrod to position the servo so that the pushrod
is aligned with the outer hole in the servo arm.

□□ Step 9

Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the
mounting hole locations.

□□ Step 10

Remove the servo and pushrod. Use a 1/16-inch drill
bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes.

□□ Step 11

Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the holes to
strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure without
using accelerator.

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□□ Step 12

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to install the rudder servo in
the fuselage.

□ Step 13

Repeat steps 7 through 12 to locate and install the
elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage.

□ Step 14

Use a razor saw to remove the section of frame at
the right rear corner of the fuselage. Make the cuts

ush with the opening in the side.

□□ Step 15

Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the
rudder and elevator pushrods and form a 90-degree
bend using pliers.

□□ Step 16

Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod
to a length of 1/4-inch.

□□ Step 17

Insert the rudder and elevator pushrods into the
lower guide tubes by feeding them through the

openings in the top of the rewall.

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□□ Step 18

Use your radio to center the rudder and elevator
servos. Insert the pushrods into the outer hole of the
servo arms from below and secure them with snap
keepers.

□ Step 19

Slide a silicone keeper on to the threaded end of
the rudder and elevator pushrods. Install a clevis on
each of the pushrod ends so that it is approximately
centered on the threads.

Tailcone Installation

Parts Required
Fuselage Tailcone

Tools Required
Awl Felt-tipped pen

Manila card stock Thin CA
Low-tack tape Pin vise
1/16-inch drill bit

□ Step 1

Cut three tabs measuring 1 x 3/8-inch from Manila
card stock. Use an awl to make a hole 1/8-inch from
the end and centered along the length of each tab.

□ Step 2

Align the holes in the tabs with the pre-drilled holes
in the tailcone mounting tabs on the fuselage and
secure them to the fuselage with low-tack tape.

□ Step 3

Slide the tailcone in place on the fuselage under the
card stock tabs. Tape it to the fuselage with low-tack
tape so that it cannot move.

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□ Step 4

Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the mounting hole
locations on the tailcone.

□ Step 5

Remove the tailcone and the card stock tabs. Use
a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting
holes in the tailcone.

Use a mixing stick to support the tailcone

while drilling the mounting holes.

□ Step 6

Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mount tabs on
the fuselage to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to
cure fully without using accelerator.

Tail Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Fin and rudder
Horizontal stabilizer Adjustable horn

#4 steel washer (2) Tailcone

4-40 x 3/4-inch Allen head machine screw (2)

#2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews (3)

Tools Required
Threadlock 3/32-inch hex wrench

Low-tack tape #1 Phillips screwdriver
Hobby knife with #11 blade

□ Step 1

Thread the adjustable horn on to the rudder arm so
that 1/16-inch of thread protrudes.

□ Step 7

Set the prepared tailcone aside until the tail has
been installed.

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□ Step 2

Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the
two guide tubes for the tail retention bolts in the
lower rear fuselage.

□ Step 3

Place a #4 steel washer on each of the 4-40 x

3/4-inch Allen head tail retention screws.

□ Step 4

Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear
hole.

□ Step 5

Engage a 3/32-inch hex wrench in the screw head to
hold it in place while the tail is being installed.

□ Step 6

Turn the fuselage upright while using the hex wrench
to hold the rear mounting screw in place. Set the
horizontal stabilizer in place over the screw.

□ Step 7

Apply a small amount of threadlock to the end of the
exposed screw.

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Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

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□ Step 8

Set the n and rudder in place on the horizontal
stabilizer. The dowel in the dorsal n locates in the

hole in the top of the fuselage.

□ Step 10

Turn the fuselage over. Place a small amount of
threadlock on the second screw and insert it into the
forward mounting hole. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench
to tighten it into place.

Use low-tack tape to center the control

surfaces while setting up servos and

pushrod lengths.

□ Step 9

Align the screw with the blind nut in the base of the

n and use the 3/32-inch hex wrench to secure the
n and stabilizer to the fuselage.

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□ Step 11

Center the elevators and rudder. With the rudder and
elevator servos centered, adjust the clevises to align
them with the control horns. Connect the elevator
pushrod to the outer hole in the control horn, and
connect the rudder pushrod to the adjustable horn.
Secure the clevises with the silicone keepers.

□ Step 12

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the tailcone
with three #2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews.

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Optional V-Tail Ruddervator Servo

and Pushrod Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Micro servos (2)
Clevises (2) Silicone keepers (2)
Snap keepers (2)
16 1/2-inch steel pushrods (2)

Tools Required
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit

5/64-inch drill bit Pencil
Sidecutters Pliers
Ruler Thin CA

#1 Phillips screwdriver

□ Step 1

Remove the canopy by pushing it forward from the
rear edge to disengage the magnets, then lifting and
pulling aft.

□□ Step 2

Install the grommets and bushings in the rudder and
elevator servos. Note that the bushing is installed
from the bottom of the servo.

□□ Step 3

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.

□□ Step 4

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm on opposite sides of each
servo.

□ Step 5

Insert the non-threaded ends of the pushrods into
their housings from the rear of the fuselage.

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□□ Step 6

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in each servo arm.

□□ Step 7

Place the servo between the mounting rails with the
output shaft towards the front and use the pushrod
as a guide to position the servo by aligning the
pushrod end with the outer hole in the servo arm.

□□ Step 8

Hold the servo in place and use a pencil to mark the
mounting hole locations.

□□ Step 9

Remove the servo and pushrod. Use a 1/16-inch drill
bit in a pin vise to drill the mounting holes.

□□ Step 10

Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the holes to
strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure without
using accelerator.

□□ Step 11

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to install the servo in the
fuselage.

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□ Step 12

Repeat steps 6 through 11 to locate and install the
elevator servo in the right side of the fuselage.

□□ Step 14

Use sidecutters to trim the bent end of the pushrod
to a length of 1/4-inch.

□□ Step 16

Use your radio to center the ruddervator
servos. Insert the pushrods into the outer hole of the
servo arms and secure them with snap keepers.

□□ Step 13

Measure 14 inches from the threaded end of the
ruddervator pushrods and form a 90-degree
bend using pliers.

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□□ Step 15

Insert the ruddervator pushrods into the
upper guide tubes by feeding them through the

openings in the top of the rewall.

□□ Step 17

Slide a silicone keeper on to the threaded end of
each pushrod. Install a clevis on each of the pushrod
ends so that it is approximately centered on the
threads.

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Optional V-Tail Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage V-tail

#4 steel washer (2) Tailcone

4-40 x 3/4-inch Allen head machine screw (2)

#2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews (3)

Tools Required
Threadlock 3/32-inch hex wrench

Low-tack tape #1 Phillips screwdriver
Hobby knife with #11 blade

□ Step 1

Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the
two guide tubes for the tail retention bolts in the
lower rear fuselage.

□ Step 2

Place a #4 steel washer on each of the 4-40 x

3/4-inch Allen head tail retention screws.

□ Step 3

Invert the fuselage and place a bolt into the rear
mounting hole.

□ Step 4

Engage a 3/32-inch hex wrench in the screw head.
Use the wrench to hold the screw in place while the
fuselage is turned over to install the tail.

□ Step 5

Apply a small amount of threadlock to the end of the
exposed screw.

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□ Step 6

Turn the fuselage upright while using the hex wrench
to hold the rear mounting screw in place. Set the
V-tail in place over the mounting screw and use the
wrench to secure it in place.

□ Step 8

Use low-tack tape to center the ruddervators and
use your radio to center the servos.

□ Step 10

Perform steps 1 through 7 on pages 7 and 8 to
locate and drill the mounting holes in the tailcone.

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the tailcone
with three #2 x 1/4-inch woodscrews.

□ Step 7

Turn the fuselage over. Place a small amount of
threadlock on the threads of the second screw and
insert it into the forward mounting hole. Use a 3/32­inch hex wrench to tighten it into place.

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□ Step 9

Adjust the clevises to align them with the control
horns. Connect each pushrod to the outer hole in
the control horns and secure the clevises with the
silicone keepers.

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Nosewheel Steering Cable and

Servo Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Micro servo (1)
Steering cable Silicone keeper
Pushrod connector and button keeper
17-inch nylon pushrod housing

Tools Required

Pencil #1 Phillips screwdriver

Canopy glue 3/32-inch drill bit
Pin vise Thin CA
Pliers Sidecutters

□ Step 1

Prepare the servo by installing the grommets and
bushings. Note that the bushings install from the
bottom of the servo.

□ Step 2

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard size 4-way arm on
the servo.

□ Step 3

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm as shown.

□ Step 4

Use a 3/32-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in the servo arm.

□ Step 5

Insert the pushrod connector in the outer hole in the
servo arm. Use pliers to press the button keeper on
to the bottom of the connector.

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□ Step 6

Pass the nylon pushrod housing through the holes

in the lower right side of the rewall and fuselage

bulkheads, then through the slot and hole in the
radio tray.

□ Step 7

Adjust the tube until it is ush with the front of the
rewall then apply canopy glue to secure it at each

point where it passes through the fuselage structure.

□ Step 8

Slide a silicone keeper onto the steering cable then
insert the cable into the housing.

□ Step 9

Place the servo between the mounting rails with the
output shaft towards the front. Use the steering cable
to position the servo by inserting it into the pushrod
connector.

□ Step 10

Mark the servo mounting holes with a pencil.

Cutting a bevel on the end of the pushrod
housing will make it much easier to insert

through the holes in the fuselage bulkheads.

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□ Step 11

Remove the servo and use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a
pin vise to drill the mounting holes.

□ Step 12

Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to strengthen
the wood. Allow the CA to cure without using
accelerator.

□ Step 13

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to install the steering servo
in the fuselage.

Nose Gear Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Nose gear assembly

#4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws (4)

Tools Required
Ruler #1 Phillips screwdriver

Pin vise 5/64-inch drill bit
Thin CA Pencil
Sidecutters

□ Step 1

Note that the holes in the base of the nose gear
are not spaced evenly. Use a ruler to check the
measurements, the 1 1/8-inch dimension mounts
from left to right across the rails.

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□ Step 2

Use sidecutters to trim the outer portion of the
steering arm on the nose gear, leaving one hole.

□ Step 4

Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on
the rails.

□ Step 6

Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA to each of the holes
to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure
completely without using accelerator.

□ Step 3

Invert the fuselage on the work surface. Use a ruler
to center the nose gear and position it 1/4-inch
behind the forward end of the mounting rails.

□ Step 5

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the
mounting holes in the marked locations.

□ Step 7

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the nose gear
with four #4 x 7/16 countersunk wood screws.

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□ Step 8

Connect the clevis to the steering arm and secure it
with the silicone keeper.

Aileron Servo Installation

Parts Required

Wing panels Micro servos (2)
Clevises (2) Snap keepers (2)
Silicone keepers (2) 4-inch steel pushrods (2)

#2 x 3/8-inch wood screws (8)

Aileron servo hatches (2)
Servo mounting blocks (4)
9-inch servo extension leads (2)

Tools Required
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit

5/64-inch drill bit #1 Phillips screwdriver
Dental oss Low-tack tape

Pencil Ruler
Hobby knife Thin CA
12-minute epoxy Mixing sticks
Mixing cups Felt-tipped pen
Sidecutters Pliers

□□ Step 2

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.

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□□ Step 1

Prepare the aileron servos by installing the
grommets and bushings. Note that the bushings are
installed from the bottom of the servo.

□□ Step 3

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm. Note that this servo arm
orientation is for the right-hand wing panel, reverse
the arm when performing this step for the left wing.

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□□ Step 4

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to enlarge the
outer hole in the servo arm.

□□ Step 6

Hold the servo parallel to the cutout against the
inside of the aileron hatch approximately as shown.

□□ Step 8

Use a pencil to mark the servo location on the inside
of the hatch. These marks will guide the installation
of the mounting blocks.

□□ Step 5

Use a ruler to measure the midpoint of the servo
cutout on the outside of the aileron servo hatch and
make a mark with a felt-tipped pen.

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□□ Step 7

Adjust the position of the servo so that the output
shaft is centered on the mark made in step 5, and
the lower surface of the servo arm is 1/8-inch from
the edge of the cutout in the hatch.

□□ Step 9

Mix a small amount of 12-minute epoxy and glue
the mounting blocks to the inside of the hatch at the
marked locations.

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□□ Step 10

Set the servo in place between the mounting blocks
and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations.

□□ Step 11

Remove the servo. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin
vise to drill the servo mounting holes.

□□ Step 13

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to install the servo to the
aileron hatch.

Note: It may be necessary to carve a relief in one of
the blocks to provide clearance for the servo lead. Use
a hobby knife to do so if required.

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□□ Step 12

Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mounting
holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure
completely without using accelerator.

□□ Step 14

Connect a 9-inch servo extension lead to the aileron

servo. Use dental oss to secure the connectors.

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□□ Step 15

Apply a small drop of thin CA to the aileron servo
hatch mounting holes in the wing. Allow the CA to
cure completely without using accelerator.

□□ Step 16

Pass the servo lead through the wing rib into the ap
servo bay. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the
aileron hatch with four #2 x 3/8-inch wood screws.

□□ Step 17

Use low-tack tape to center the aileron.

□□ Step 18

Slide a silicone keeper on to an aileron pushrod
then thread on a clevis so that it is centered on the
threads. Slide the keeper on to the barrel of the
clevis so that it does not interfere with the next step.

□□ Step 19

Attach the clevis to the outer hole of the aileron
control horn. With the servo centered, use a felt­tipped pen to mark the servo arm location on the
pushrod.

□□ Step 20

Remove the pushrod from the control horn and use
pliers to make a 90-degree bend at the marked
location. Use sidecutters to trim the bent portion to a
length of 1/4-inch.

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□□ Step 21

Insert the pushrod into the outer hole of the servo
arm and secure it with a snap keeper. Connect the
clevis to the aileron control horn and secure it with
the silicone keeper.

□ Step 22

Repeat steps 1 through 21 to install the aileron servo
and pushrod in the opposite wing panel.

Flap Servo Installation

Parts Required

Wing panels Micro servos (2)
Clevises (2) Snap keepers (2)
Silicone keepers (2) 4-inch steel pushrods (2)

#2 x 3/8-inch wood screws (8)

Flap servo hatches (2)
Servo mounting blocks (4)
6-inch servo extension leads (2)

Tools Required
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit

5/64-inch drill bit #1 Phillips screwdriver
Dental oss Low-tack tape

Pencil Ruler
Hobby knife Thin CA
12-minute epoxy Mixing sticks
Mixing cups Felt-tipped pen
Sidecutters Pliers
Scissors

□□ Step 1

Prepare the ap servos by installing the

grommets and bushings. Note that the bushings are
installed from the bottom of the servo.

□□ Step 2

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the small

servo arm and install a standard 4-way arm on each
servo.

□□ Step 3

Use sidecutters to remove three of the servo arms,
leaving one long arm. Note that both the left and

right ap servos have the arms oriented in the same

direction.

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□□ Step 4

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit to enlarge the inner hole in
the servo arm.

□□ Step 4

Remove the ap servo mounting template from page

55 of the manual. Use a hobby knife to trim around
the outside of the template and remove the sections
marked with an ‘X’.

□□ Step 5

Place the template on the inside of the ap servo

hatch and use a pencil to mark the mounting block
locations.

□□ Step 6

Mix a small amount of 12-minute epoxy and glue the
servo mounting blocks in place.

□□ Step 7

Set the servo in place between the mounting blocks
and use a pencil to mark the mounting hole
locations.

Note: for both left and right ap servos the output

shaft is located towards the leading edge and right
wing tip.

Note: It may be necessary to carve a relief in one of
the blocks to provide clearance for the servo lead.
Use a hobby knife to do so if required.

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□□ Step 8

Remove the servo. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin
vise to drill the servo mounting holes.

□□ Step 9

Apply a drop of thin CA to each of the mounting
holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure
completely without using accelerator.

□□ Step 10

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws

provided with the servo to install the servo to the

ap hatch.

□□ Step 11

Use a ruler to measure 2 3/4-inch from the threaded

end of the 4-inch ap pushrod. Make a mark with a

felt-tipped pen.

□□ Step 11

Use pliers to make a 90-degree bend in the pushrod
at the marked location. Trim the bent portion to a
length of 1/4-inch with sidecutters.

□□ Step 12

Slide a silicone keeper on to the pushrod. Thread on
a clevis so that the pushrod measures 3 1/16-inch
from the bend to the clevis pin.

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□□ Step 13

Slide the silicone keeper on to the base of the clevis
so that it will be accessible after the servo hatch is
installed.

□□ Step 14

Deect the ap so that the horn on the leading edge
is accessible. Insert the ap pushrod through the

wing trailing edge with the bend facing outboard
(towards the right hand wing tip) and connect the

clevis to the ap horn.

Note: These instructions illustrate the right-hand ap

servo installation. When performing this step for the

left-hand ap, the pushrod will also have its bend

facing towards the right-hand wing tip.

□□ Step 15

Connect a 6-inch servo extension lead to the ap
servo. Use dental oss to secure the connectors.

□□ Step 16

Apply a small drop of thin CA to the ap servo

hatch mounting holes in the wing. Allow the CA to
cure completely without using accelerator.

□□ Step 17

There is a string provided in the wing to pull the
servo leads through the wing. Tape the string to the

aileron and ap servo extension leads and use it to

draw the leads through the wing to the exit hole on
top of the center section.

Use tape and a felt-tipped pen to label the

aileron and ap servo leads where they

exit the wing.

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Note: Use your radio to center the ap servo before

installing the servo hatch in the wing. The servo
mounting location and pushrod length will position

the ap with the trailing edge deected 1/2-inch

which is the mid-position. This measurement is made

at the inboard end of the ap relative to the xed

portion of the wing trailing edge.

If using a 3-position switch to activate the aps,

center the arm on the servo with the switch in the
middle position. If using a 2-position switch use a
channel such as aileron or elevator to center the arm
on the servo.

□□ Step 19

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the ap hatch
to the wing with four #2 x 3/8-inch wood screws.

Wing Joining

Parts Required

Wing panels Plywood wing joiners (2)
Nylon wing bolts (2)

Tools Required
30-minute epoxy Mixing sticks

Mixing cups Low-tack tape

Binder clips #64 rubber bands

Paper towels Rubbing alcohol

□□ Step 18

Position the ap hatch over the opening and insert

the pushrod in the inside hole of the servo arm.
Secure the pushrod to the arm with a snap keeper.

□ Step 1

Mix a small amount of 30-minute epoxy and use a
mixing stick to apply a thin layer to one face of a
plywood wing joiner.

□ Step 20

Repeat steps 1 through 19 to install the ap servo

and pushrod in the opposite wing panel.

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□ Step 2

Place the second wing joiner against the glued

surface of the rst. Align the edges of the two joiners

then clamp them together with binder clips. Use
a paper towel moistened with rubbing alcohol to
remove any epoxy that squeezes out. Allow the glue
to dry completely.

□□ Step 3

Apply low-tack tape to the servo leads where they
exit the top of the wing to hold them out of the way
while the panels are being joined.

□□ Step 4

Install the nylon wing bolts halfway into their holes in
the trailing edge of the wing panels.

Once the epoxy is mixed, pour it onto a

at surface such as a paper plate or scrap

piece of cardboard to prevent it curing

prematurely. This will allow enough time

to apply the epoxy where needed before it

starts to set.

□ Step 6

Slide the wing panels together onto the joiner.

□□ Step 5

Mix approximately 1/2-ounce of 30-minute epoxy
in a mixing cup. Use a mixing stick to apply it to the
inside of the wing joiner slots in each wing panel and
to the face of the root rib on one side only.

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□ Step 7

Check that the wing panels are aligned with each
other and apply a binder clamp to the leading edge
tabs to hold the wing halves together.

□ Step 8

Stretch a rubber band between the left and right
wing bolts on the upper and lower surfaces to hold
the wing panels together.

□ Step 9

Check that the wing panels are aligned to each other
and that the panels are pushed together completely.
Clean any excess epoxy off the wing with paper
towels and rubbing alcohol. Stand the wing vertically
while the epoxy cures so that the weight of the
panels doesn’t cause the joint to spread and alter the
dihedral angle.

□ Step 10

Allow the glue to cure completely then remove the
binder clamp, rubber bands and wing bolts.

Main Landing Gear Installation

Parts Required

Wing Landing gear

#4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws (8)

Tools Required

Pencil #1 Phillips screwdriver

Pin vise 5/64-inch drill bit
Thin CA

□□ Step 1

With the wing inverted on the work table, place the
main landing gear assembly into the cutout in the
wing. The coil in the strut locates to the aft side, and
the wheel inboard of the strut.

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□□ Step 2

Mark the mounting hole locations with a pencil.

□□ Step 3

Use a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill the holes.

□□ Step 4

Apply a drop of thin CA to each hole to strengthen
the wood. Allow the CA to cure completely without
using accelerator.

□□ Step 5

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the landing
gear with four #4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood

screws.

Optional Retract Installation

Nose Gear

Parts Required

Fuselage Retractable nose gear
2-inch nosewheel Adjustable axle

#4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws (4)

Tools Required

Ruler Felt-tipped pen

File #1 Phillips screwdriver

1.5mm hex wrench 2.5mm hex wrench
Threadlock Hobby knife
Pin vise 5/64-inch drill bit
Low-tack tape Pliers
Razor saw Thin CA
Rotary tool with cutoff wheel

□ Step 1

Use a ruler to measure 4 13/16 inches from the
mounting surface of the retractable nose gear and
make a mark on the gear leg with a felt-tipped pen.

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□ Step 2

Use a cutoff wheel in a rotary tool to cut the gear leg
to the marked length.

□ Step 4

Use a ruler to measure 1 1/8-inches from the bottom of
the gear leg and make a mark with a felt-tipped pen.

□ Step 5

Remove the wheel collar from the xed nose gear
with a #1 Phillips screwdriver and remove the 2-inch

wheel.

□ Step 3

Use a le to make two at spots on opposite sides of
the last 1/4 inch of the gear leg. The at spots need

to be parallel to the aluminum steering arm.

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□ Step 5

Use pliers to make a bend in the gear leg at the
mark that places the end of the leg 5/8 inch behind
the straight section.

□ Step 6

Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the brass wheel
collar from the adjustable axle.

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□ Step 7

Use a le to make a at spot on the last 1/4 inch of

the axle.

□ Step 9

Place the axle and wheel on to the nose leg with the
wheel on the left side of the leg. Position the base of

the adjustable axle so that it is ush with the end of

the nose gear leg.

□ Step 11

Remove the nose landing gear template from page
55 of the manual. Use a hobby knife to trim the
template to size and remove the shaded portion.

□ Step 8

Place the 2-inch nosewheel and brass collar on
the axle. Align the setscrew hole in the collar over

the at spot on the axle. Apply a small amount of

threadlock to the setscrew then use a 1.5mm hex
wrench to install it.

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□ Step 10

Apply a small amount of threadlock to each of the
setscrews and use a 2.5mm hex wrench to secure
the axle to the nose gear leg.

□ Step 12

Use a felt-tipped pen to make two reference marks
on the lower fuselage at the wing leading edge by
extending a line from each side of the wing mounting
slot with a ruler. These marks will locate the aft end
of the template.

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□ Step 13

There are two laser cut slots in the front of the lower

rewall. The right-hand slot is used to locate the

forward end of the template.

□ Step 14

Align the index marks on the template with the
reference points on the fuselage and tape the
template in place with low-tack tape. Use a felt­tipped pen to mark the cutout on the fuselage.

□ Step 15

Use a hobby knife to remove the covering and lower
sheeting where marked. Use a razor saw to cut
through the portions of bulkhead that pass under the
cutout area.

□ Step 16

Remove a section of the lower rewall in line with the

cutout on the lower skin and remove the corner of
the remaining piece as shown.

□ Step 17

Trim the rst plywood bulkhead behind the rewall

with a hobby knife for clearance of the retracted
nosewheel. Remove approximately 1/4 inch from
the lower and left side of the bulkhead. The lines
indicate the original dimension.

□ Step 18

Use a ruler to measure 3/32 inch inside the outer
edges and 1/4 inch behind the front edge of the
mounting rails. Mark a line with a pencil.

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□ Step 19

Place the nose gear on the rails 1/4-inch behind the
front and between the marked lines. Use a pencil to
mark the mounting hole locations on the rails.

□ Step 20

Use a pin vise in a 5/64-inch drill bit to drill the
mounting holes in the rails.

□ Step 21

Apply 1–2 drops of thin CA to each of the mounting
holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure
completely without using accelerator.

□ Step 22

Place the nose gear on the mounting rails and feed
the servo wire through the holes in the bulkheads to
the radio compartment.

□ Step 23

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the nose gear
with four #4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws.

□ Step 24

Connect the steering cable steel clevis to the slotted
tab on the nose gear and secure it with the silicone
keeper.

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Optional Retract Installation

- Main Gear

Parts Required

Wing 2 1/2-inch wheels (2)
Main landing gear retracts (L&R)

#4 x 7/16 countersunk wood screws (8)

Radio

Tools Required

Hobby knife Sealing iron
Sidecutters 1.5mm hex wrench

2.5mm hex wrench Pencil
File Threadlock
Ruler Felt-tipped pen
Pin vise 5/64-inch drill bit

Sealing iron #1 Phillips screwdriver

Rotary tool with cutoff wheel

□□ Step 1

Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to cut the

covering over the landing gear wells. Leave
approximately 1/4 inch of covering overhanging the
interior of the gear well.

□□ Step 2

Use a hobby knife to slit the covering approximately
each 1/2 inch and use a sealing iron to seal the
covering to the edges of the wheel well. Trim any
overhanging covering with a hobby knife.

□□ Step 3

Trim the protruding piece of plywood from the rib
next to the gear mounting rails.

□□ Step 4

Use a felt-tipped pen to measure 3 inches from
the base of the retract unit. Cut the gear leg to this
length using a cutoff wheel in a rotary tool.

□□ Step 5

Use a le to make two 1/4 inch long at spots on the

gear leg, one each on the forward and aft sides.

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□□ Step 6

Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the brass
wheel collar from an adjustable axle. Install the axle

ush with the end of the gear leg with a 2.5mm hex

wrench. Check that the axle is aligned parallel with

the body of the retract unit; adjust the at spots as

necessary so that it is.

□□ Step 7

Once the axle alignment is set, apply threadlock to
each of the setscrews and secure them in place with
a 2.5mm hex wrench.

□□ Step 8

Use a le to make a 1/4-inch long at spot on the

end of the axle.

□□ Step 9

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the wheel
collar from a xed main landing gear axle. Remove

the 2 1/2-inch wheel.

□□ Step 10

Place the 2 1/2-inch wheel on the adjustable axle
with the lettering on the tire facing away from the
gear leg.

□□ Step 11

Place the brass wheel collar on the axle. Apply a
small amount of threadlock to the setscrew. Use a

1.5mm hex wrench to secure it in place over the at

spot in the axle.

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□□ Step 12

Use your radio to retract the landing gear and place
the landing gear assembly on the mounting rails
in the wing. The retract unit, coil spring and base
should be centered in their respective cutouts.

□□ Step 13

Use a pencil to mark the mounting holes on the rails.

□□ Step 14

Remove the retract and drill the mounting holes in
the rails with a 5/64-inch drill bit in a pin vise.

□□ Step 15

Apply 1–2 drops of thin CA to each of the mounting
holes to strengthen the wood. Allow the CA to cure
completely without using accelerator.

□□ Step 16

Feed the servo wire through the wing to exit at the

center section with the aileron and ap servo leads.

□□ Step 17

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the retract
with four #4 x 7/16-inch countersunk wood screws.

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□ Step 18

Perform steps 1 through 17 to install the retract in
the opposite wing.

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Motor and ESC Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Motor

ESC #4 steel washers (4)

Nylon spacers (4)
4-40 x 3/4-inch hex screws (4)
Adhesive-backed hook and loop tape

Tools Required
Threadlock #1 Phillips screwdriver

Tapered reamer Ruler
Scissors Pencil
3/32-inch hex wrench

□ Step 1

Apply threadlock to each of the countersunk screws
supplied with the motor mounting hardware to install
the motor mount.

□ Step 2

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the motor

mount on the back of the motor.

□ Step 3

Locate the #4 steel washers supplied with the motor

hardware. Place a washer on each of the 4-40 x 3/4­inch motor mounting screws.

□ Step 4

Noting that the motor leads will exit to the right side
of the fuselage, slide a screw and washer into the
top left motor mount hole. Place a nylon spacer over
the exposed screw. Apply a drop of threadlock on the
end of the threads.

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□ Step 5

Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to install the motor on

the rewall with the power leads exiting to the right-

hand side.

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□ Step 6

Apply threadlock to each of the remaining three
motor mount screws and install them with spacers
using a 3/32-inch hex wrench.

□ Step 7

On the forward right-hand side of the battery
compartment, measure approximately 1/2-inch
behind the front edge and in from the side, and make
a mark with a pencil.

□ Step 8

Use a tapered ream to make a hole of approximately
7/16-inch diameter.

□ Step 9

Cut a 1 1/4-inch long section of adhesive-backed
hook and loop material. Remove the backing from
one of the pieces and adhere it to the underside of
the ESC.

□ Step 10

Stick the second piece of hook and loop material
to the piece on the ESC and remove the backing,
leaving the adhesive exposed.

□ Step 11

Feed the motor wires from the ESC into the hole in

the battery oor then press the ESC into place on

the right side of the battery tray.

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□ Step 12

Pull the motor wires from the ESC through the

rewall and connect each wire to its matching

colored wire from the motor.

□ Step 13

Push the connectors and excess wire through the

rewall under the battery tray.

Cowling and Spinner Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Canopy
Spinner Propeller
Silicone keeper Propeller adapter

Cowling #2 x 1/4-inch screws (4)

Tools Required
Awl Manila card stock

Ruler Low-tack tape
Pin vise 1/16-inch drill bit
Thin CA Felt-tipped pen

Hobby knife with #11 blade
#1 Phillips screwdriver

Rotary tool with drum sander

□ Step 1

Cut four tabs from Manila card stock that measure
2 1/2 x 1/2-inch each. Use a punch to make a hole
centered along the length and 3/16-inch from the
end of each tab.

□ Step 2

Align two tabs to the top and bottom and ush to

the forward edge of each fuselage side where it

protrudes beyond the rewall. Tape them in place

with low-tack tape.

□ Step 3

Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin vise to drill a 3/8-inch
deep hole in the fuselage at each tab location.

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□Step 4

Slide a silicone keeper onto the motor shaft.

□ Step 6

Slide the cowling on to the fuselage and under the
card stock tabs.

□ Step 8

Remove the spinner cone from the base. Use a
hobby knife to trim the cutouts until the base will sit
against the propeller face without interference.

□ Step 5

Install the canopy on the fuselage.

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□ Step 7

Remove the spinner nut from the propeller adapter
supplied with the motor and place the propeller on
the shaft.

□ Step 9

Install the spinner nut nger-tight to seat the spinner

base against the propeller face.

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□ Step 10

Trial t the spinner cone on the base. Carve a relief

for the propeller on each side of the spinner cone as

necessary with a hobby knife so that it ts against

the base without distortion.

□ Step 11

Remove the spinner cone. Loosen the prop nut and
slide the assembly onto the motor shaft against the
silicone keeper. Use the shaft of a hex wrench or
screwdriver to tighten the spinner nut.

□ Step 12

Use the spinner base and the trim stripes as a
reference to position the cowling on the fuselage.
Space the front face of the cowling 1/16 inch behind
the rear edge of the spinner base then tape the cowl
in place with low-tack tape.

□ Step 13

Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the cowl screw
locations on the cowling.

□ Step 14

Remove the propeller, spinner base and cowling
from the fuselage. Use a 1/16-inch drill bit in a pin
vise to drill the mounting holes in the cowl at the
marked locations.

□ Step 15

Remove the card stock tabs. Apply 1–2 drops of thin
CA to each of the cowl screw holes in the fuselage.
Allow the CA to dry completely without using
accelerator.

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□ Step 16

Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the cowling
with the four #2 x 1/4-inch screws provided in the

cowling package.

□ Step 16

Invert the fuselage on the work table. Use a felt­tipped pen to mark the nose gear coil spring location
on the cowling.

□ Step 17

Remove the cowling and use a drum sander in
a rotary tool to relieve the cowling at the marked
location. Reinstall the cowling and check that the
nosewheel turns without interference.

Note:

If installing retracts, use the picture as a guide to
make a cutout in the front of the cowl for the steering
arm to rotate.

□ Step 18

Place the propeller and spinner base on the motor
shaft and use a hex wrench or screwdriver shaft to
secure the propeller nut.

□ Step 18

Press the spinner cone into place on the base. It

will snap into place and t tightly against the base

when correctly installed. If there is a gap between
the spinner cone and base, check both pieces for
clearance with the propeller.

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Optional Aluminum Spinner

Installation

Parts Required
Fuselage Propeller

Cowling Canopy
1 3/4-inch aluminum spinner

Tools Required
10mm wrench 3/32-inch hex wrench

Note: There are two sections to the installation. If

you are upgrading to an aluminum spinner from an
already installed plastic spinner, begin at step 5.
Otherwise, perform steps 1 through 4 to install the
aluminum spinner.

□ Step 1

Using the backplate and 5mm collet supplied with
the aluminum spinner, perform steps 1 through 17 on
pages 41 through 44 to locate, mount and trim the
cowling.

□ Step 2

Place the spinner backplate, propeller, washer and
nut onto the collet shaft. Use a 10mm wrench to
tighten the nut.

□ Step 3

Set the spinner cone in place against the backplate
and center the cutouts on the propeller blades.

□ Step 4

Insert the spinner cone retaining bolt and tighten it
with a 3/32-inch hex wrench.

□ Step 5

Remove the plastic spinner, propeller, propeller
adapter and silicone spacer.

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□ Step 6

Place the spinner backplate, propeller, washer
and nut onto the collet shaft. Space the spinner
backplate 1/16-inch from the cowling and use a
10mm wrench to tighten the nut.

□ Step 8

Insert the spinner cone retaining bolt and tighten it
with a 3/32-inch hex wrench.

Belly Pan Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Wing
Belly pan Wing bolts (2)

Tools Required

Low-tack tape Canopy glue
3/16-inch straight blade screwdriver

□ Step 1

Install the wing on the fuselage by rst inserting the

leading edge tabs into the rectangular slot in the
fuselage bulkhead.

□ Step 7

Set the spinner cone in place against the backplate
and center the cutouts on the propeller blades.

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□ Step 2

Insert the nylon wing bolts into the trailing edge.
Check that no servo leads are trapped between
the wing and fuselage sides, then use a 3/16-inch
straight blade screwdriver to secure the wing.

□ Step 4

Apply canopy glue around the edge of the belly pan
where it meets the wing surface. Allow the glue to
cure to the handling stage (3 hours) before removing
the tape.

Battery and Receiver Installation

Parts Required

Fuselage Motor battery
Hook and loop straps (2)
Adhesive-backed hook and loop tape

Tools Required
Scissors Ruler

□ Step 1

Insert the hook and loop straps through the slots in

the oor of the battery tray. Use the natural curve of

the straps to guide them under the tray and up the
opposite slot.

□ Step 3

Place the belly pan on the wing and align it with the
fuselage sides. Tape it in place with low-tack tape.

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□ Step 5

Remove the wing from the fuselage. Apply canopy
glue to the joint between the belly pan and the wing
leading edge, and to the areas that were under the
tape on the lower surface of the wing.

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□ Step 2

Place the battery on the tray and secure it by
tightening the hook and loop straps onto themselves.

□ Step 3

Cut a 1-inch long piece of adhesive-backed hook
and loop tape. Use the tape to attach the main
receiver to the radio tray in front of the servos.

□ Step 4

Cut a 1/2-inch long piece of adhesive-backed hook
and loop tape. Use the tape to attach the satellite
receiver to the right-hand side of the fuselage above
the wing saddle.

Optional Cockpit Detail Kit

Installation

Parts Required
Canopy Seat backs (4)

Floor pieces (2) Rear panel
Instrument panel decal

Tools Required
Canopy glue Scissors

Paper towels

□ Step 1

Apply a bead of canopy glue around the seat back

mounts on the two cabin oor pieces.

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□ Step 2

Place the seatbacks over the mounts with the
headrests angled forward as shown. Use a damp
paper towel to clean any excess glue from around
the seat bases then allow the glue to dry.

Note: You may choose to add pilot gures of your

choice at this time.

□ Step 3

Apply glue to the inside of the rear bulkhead in the
canopy. Set the rear panel in place and allow the
glue to dry.

□ Step 4

Use scissors to trim the instrument panel decal to
size. Remove the protective backing and press it
into place on the forward bulkhead beneath the
windscreen.

□ Step 5

Slide the rear cabin oor piece into place through the

forward opening.

□ Step 6

Bend the forward oor piece and slide it into place in

the front of the canopy.

□ Step 7

With the canopy upright, adjust the oor pieces so

that they are positioned correctly and do not overlap.
Tilt the canopy slightly and apply canopy glue along

one side where the bottom frame meets the oor
pieces. Lay the canopy at and allow the glue to

dry, then repeat for the opposite side and cross
members.

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Final Assembly

Parts Required
Fuselage Wing

Wing bolts (2) 3-inch Y-harnesses (3)
Radio 9-inch servo extension

2mm x 5mm machine screw

Tools Required
Felt-tipped pen #1 Phillips screwdriver

Dental oss Low-tack tape
3/16-inch at blade screwdriver

□ Step 1

Use a 3/16-inch straight blade screwdriver to install
the wing on the fuselage. Make sure that no servo
leads are trapped between the wing and fuselage.

□ Step 3

Plug the Y-harness into the rudder channel of the
receiver.

□ Step 4

Plug the elevator servo lead into the receiver.

□ Step 5

Use low-tack tape and a felt-tipped pen to label the
female plugs of a 3-inch Y-harness and plug it into

the ap channel of the receiver (Aux 1). Plug the ap

servo leads from the wing into the Y-harness.

Note: Because both ap servos have the same
direction of rotation the ap servo leads can be

connected to either plug of the Y-harness.

□ Step 2

Connect a 3-inch Y-harness to the rudder and
nosewheel steering servos.

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□ Step 6

Label a 3-inch Y-harness and plug it into the aileron
channel of the receiver. Plug the aileron servo leads
from the wing into the Y-harness.

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□ Step 7

Attach a 9-inch servo extension lead to the ESC.

Use dental oss to secure the connection.

□ Step 8

Plug the extension lead from the ESC into the
throttle channel of the receiver.

□ Step 9

Position the nosewheel so that it is aligned with
the fuselage. Apply a small amount of threadlock

to a 2mm x 5mm machine screw. Use a #1 Phillips

screwdriver to install the servo connector to secure
the steering cable.

Radio Connections for Optional

V-Tail Installation

Additional Parts Required
7-channel receiver (if using retracts)

□ Step 1

Plug the rudder and elevator servos into their
respective channels in the receiver.

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Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners

to prevent them from vibrating loose.

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□ Step 2

Plug the nosewheel steering servo into an auxiliary
channel. Because of the interaction between rudder
and elevator servos during V-tail operation, the
rudder and nosewheel steering servos cannot be
connected with a Y-harness.

Radio Connections for Retracts

□ Step 1

Plug the single lead of the 3-into-1 harness provided
with the retracts into the gear channel of the receiver.

Control Throws

1. Turn on your transmitter and reduce the travel

volume for the ap channel to a value of 50% in each

direction from center. This will prevent overdriving

the ap and damaging the servo or linkage.

2. Turn on the receiver of your model. Check the
movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When
the stick is moved right, the rudder should also
move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the
transmitter if necessary.

3. Check the movement of the elevator with the
radio system. Moving the elevator stick toward the
bottom of the transmitter will make the airplane
elevator move up.

4. Check the movement of the ailerons with the
radio system. Moving the aileron stick right will
make the right aileron move up and the left aileron
move down.

□ Step 3

Perform steps 4 through 8 on pages 50 and 51 to
make the remainder of the connections.

□ Step 4

When setting up the model it will be necessary to
enable the V-tail mixing function, and also create a
mix to operate the nosewheel steering. The rudder
channel will be the master, and the nosewheel
steering the slave channel. Refer to the instructions
provided with your radio to set up the mix.

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□ Step 2

Connect the leads from each of the retract units to the
female connectors of the 3-into-1 harness.

5. Check the movement of the aps with the radio
system. With the ap switch in the up position, the
aps should be aligned with the xed portion of the
trailing edge. It is important that each ap travels

equally throughout its range of motion.

6. Adjust the servo travel settings in your radio while
using a ruler to set the throw of the rudder, elevator,

ailerons and aps.

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Aileron High Rate

Up 3/8-inch (10mm)
Down 3/8-inch (10mm)

Aileron Low Rate

Up 1/4-inch (6mm)
Down 1/4-inch (6mm)

Elevator High Rate

Up 1/2-inch (13mm)
Down 1/2-inch (13mm)

Elevator Low Rate

Up 3/8-inch (10mm)
Down 3/8-inch (10mm)

Rudder High Rate

Left 1 1/4-inch (32mm)
Right 1 1/4-inch (32mm)

Rudder Low Rate

Left 1-inch (25mm)
Right 1-inch (25mm)

Flap Travel

Up Align with wing trailing edge
Center 1/2-inch down (13mm)
Down 1 1/4-inch down (32mm)

Center of Gravity

An important part of preparing the aircraft for ight is

properly balancing the model.

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!

The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location
for your model is 3 1/2 to 4-inches (89 to 102mm)
behind the leading edge of the wing where it meets
the fuselage. Mark the location for the Center of
Gravity on the top of the wing next to the fuselage
as shown. Adjust components as necessary so the
model hangs level. This is the correct balance

point for your model. You might nd that you need to

shift the battery slightly to either the front or back of
the fuselage to achieve the correct balance.

The model should be suspended inverted to check
the CG. If retracts are installed, place them in the
extended position during the balancing process.

Preight

Check Your Radio

Before going to the eld, be sure that your batteries

are fully charged per the instructions included with
your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver
pack for your airplane. Use the recommended
charger supplied with your particular radio system,
following the instructions provided with the radio. In
most cases, the radio should be charged the night

before going ying.

Before each ying session, be sure to range

check your radio. See your radio manual for the
recommended range and instructions for your radio

system. Each radio manufacturer species different

procedures for radio systems. Next, start the motor.
With the model securely anchored, check the range

again. The range test should not be signicantly
affected. If it is, don’t attempt to y! Have your radio

equipment checked out by the manufacturer.

Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled
in the propeller away from the prop. These
include loose clothing, or other objects such as
pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your
hands away from the propeller.

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Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator,

rudder, aps and throttle) move in the correct

direction. Check the radio installation and make sure
all the control surfaces are moving correctly (i.e.,
the correct direction and with the recommended
throws). Test run the motor and make sure it
transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and
back. Also ensure the motor is installed according
to the manufacturer’s instructions, and operating
consistently. Check all the control horns, servo horns
and clevises to make sure they are secure and in
good condition. Repair or replace any items that
would be considered questionable. Failure of any of

these components in ight would mean the loss of

your aircraft.

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Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots

Safety, Precautions and Warnings

Age Requirements

• Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff.

• Do not y your model near spectators, parking

areas or any other area that could result in injury
to people or damage of property.

• Do not y during adverse weather conditions.

Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss
of control of your aircraft. Strong winds can
cause similar problems.

• Do not take chances. If at any time during ight

you observe any erratic or abnormal operation,

land immediately and do not resume ight until

the cause of the problem has been ascertained
and corrected. Safety can never be taken lightly.

• Do not y near power lines.

As the user of this product, you are solely
responsible for operating it in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to
the product or the property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for
this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is
subject to interference from many sources outside
your control. This interference can cause momentary
loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a
safe distance in all directions around your model, as
this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.

• Always operate your model in an open area away
from cars, trafc or people.

• Avoid operating your model in the street where

injury or damage can occur.

• Never operate the model out into the street or

populated areas for any reason.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter

batteries.

Age Recommendation:
14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is
not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision.

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• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for

this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything

electrical out of the reach of children.

• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid
water exposure to all equipment not specically

designed and protected for this purpose.

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aft

Flap Servo and Nose Gear Cutout Templates

fwd

LH flap servo hatch template.

Place against inside surface.

Align with this edge

aft

Remove shaded portion

fwd

fwd

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RH flap servo hatch template.

Place against inside surface.

aft

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Academy of Model Aeronautics

National Model Aircraft Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2010

GENERAL

A model aircraft shall be dened as a non-human­carrying aircraft capable of sustained ight in the

atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations
established in this code and is intended to be used
exclusively for sport, recreation, and/or competition.

1. I will not willfully y my model aircraft in a careless

or reckless manner, and will abide by this Safety

Code and any additional rules specic to ying sites.

2. I will yield the right-of-way to man-carrying aircraft
and will see and avoid all aircraft, utilizing a spotter

when appropriate. (See AMA Document #540-D on

See and Avoid Guidance.)

3. I will not y my model aircraft higher than

approximately 400 feet above ground level, when
within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator.

4. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft,

including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those own

under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules.

5. I will not y my model aircraft in sanctioned

events, air shows, or model demonstrations unless I
have previously proven that my aircraft, control
system, and piloting skills are adequate by
successfully executing all maneuvers intended or

anticipated in the specic event. If I am not a
procient pilot, I will not y in these events unless

assisted by an experienced pilot.

6. I will not y my model aircraft unless it is identied

with my name and address, or AMA number, inside

or afxed to the outside of the model aircraft. This
does not apply to model aircraft own indoors.

7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade
propellers.

8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying
pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn, or
any device, which propels a projectile of any kind.
Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that
burn producing smoke and are securely attached to

the model aircraft during ight. Rocket motors up to

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a G-series size may be used, provided they remain

rmly attached to the model aircraft during ight.
Model rockets may be own in accordance with the

National Model Rocketry Safety Code; however,
they may not be launched from model aircraft.

Ofcially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are
authorized to use devices and practices as dened

within the Team AMA Program Document.

9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the

inuence of alcohol or while using any drug which

could adversely affect my ability to safely control the
model.

10. When and where required by rule, helmets must
be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA,
DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply
with comparable standards.

RADIO CONTROL

1. All pilots shall avoid ying models over

unprotected people.

2. I will complete a successful radio equipment
ground-range check in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations before the rst
ight of a new or repaired aircraft.

3. At all ying sites a safety line or lines must be
established, in front of which all ying takes place.
Only personnel associated with ying the model

aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. In
the case of air shows or demonstrations a straight
safety line must be established. An area away from
the safety line must be maintained for spectators.

Intentional ying behind the safety line is prohibited.
(See AMA Document #706 for Recommended Field

Layout.)

4. I will operate my model aircraft using only
radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are
authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band
frequencies.

5. I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft

within three (3) miles of any preexisting ying site

without a frequency-management agreement. (See

AMA Document #922 for Testing for RF Interference.
See AMA Document #923 for Frequency

Management Agreement.)

6. With the exception of events own under ofcial

AMA Competition Regulations rules, excluding

takeoff and landing, no powered model may be own

outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except
for the pilot and the pilot’s helper(s) located at the

ight line.

7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other

person touch a model aircraft in ight while it is still

under power, except to divert it from striking an

individual. This does not apply to model aircraft own

indoors.

8. Radio-controlled night ying requires a lighting

system that provides the pilot with a clear view of the
model’s attitude and orientation at all times.

9. The operator of a radio-controlled model aircraft

shall control it during the entire ight, maintaining

visual contact without enhancement other than by
corrective lenses that are prescribed for the

pilot. First-Person View (FPV) ying may only be

conducted in accordance with the procedures

outlined in AMA Document #550.

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