E-flite LR-1A Pogo ARF 15e User Manual
LR-1A Pogo 15e
Assembly Manual
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Notice
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documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up to date product
literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com.
Meaning of Special Language
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly
followed, create the likely probability of physical
property damage AND may lead to a dangerous
condition or cause death or serious injury to the user,
OR procedures, which if not followed, create the high
probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual
to become familiar with the features of the product
before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal
property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy.
It must be operated with caution and common sense
and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure
to operate this Product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the
product or other property. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Do not attempt disassemble, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without
the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual
contains instructions for safety, operation and
maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all
the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to
assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.
Table of Contents
Notice ................................................................... 2
Meaning of Special Language ................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................... 2
Product Support ..................................................... 2
Specifications ......................................................... 3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout .................................... 3
Warnings .............................................................. 3
Important Information Regarding
Warranty Information ........................................ 4
Using the Manual ................................................... 4
Covering Colors ..................................................... 4
Recommended Radio Equipment ............................. 4
Required Tools and Adhesives ................................. 4
Recommended Sport Setup ..................................... 4
Recommended Racing Setup ................................... 5
Optional Accessories .............................................. 5
Hinging the Ailerons .............................................. 5
Joining the Wing Panels ......................................... 7
Installing the Aileron Servo ..................................... 8
Hinging the Elevators ........................................... 12
Tail Wheel Installation and Hinging the Rudder ...... 14
Motor and Speed Control Installation .................... 17
Cowling Installation .............................................. 19
Propeller and Spinner Installation .......................... 21
Wing and Stabilizer Installation ............................ 21
Rudder and Fin Installation ................................... 23
Servo and Receiver Installation .............................. 25
Rudder and Elevator Linkage Connections .............. 26
Battery and Wing Installation ................................ 30
Landing Gear Installation ...................................... 30
Center of Gravity ................................................. 32
Control Throws..................................................... 33
Preflight ............................................................... 34
Flying Your LR-1A Pogo 15e ................................. 34
Range Test Your Radio .......................................... 35
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots ............................ 35
Daily Flight Checks ............................................... 35
Warranty and Repair Policy .................................. 36
Warranty Services ................................................ 36
Compliance Information for the European Union .... 37
2010 Official Academy of
Model Aeronautics Safety Code ....................... 38
Introduction
Congratulations on buying the LR-1A Pogo airplane.
You have purchased what is arguably one of the most
fun airplanes in the marketplace today. Originally
designed as a fast sport flyer to bring an adrenaline
rush to the mid to advanced pilots, the project quickly
advanced to an even greater purpose. Working with
legendary designer Jerry Small we developed the
airplane into the standard for the upcoming Electric
Formula One racing class from the NMPRA (National
Miniature Pylon Racing Association).
Jerry designed a unique cowl system that includes all
the graceful curves of the front of the fuselage into one
piece that stretches back to the mid canopy point. This
allows for very easy maintenance, easy mounting of
equipment, and great cooling for the EP power system.
We also elected to use mini servos throughout to save
weight and expense; for the same reasons there is only
one aileron servo.
Power for your airplane can be anything from our
Power 15 motor on a 3S setup and a 10 x 10E prop
(prop clearance limits anything longer) to a full blown
race setup with our new Power 25 1250Kv on 4S and
an 8 x 8E prop turning about 15,000 rpm. The sport
setup will put you in the 80 mph range while the race
setup has been clocked at about 115 mph.
The airplane is a smooth flyer and goes exactly where
you point it. Make sure all your friends pick up one of
these kits then challenge each other to some impromptu
racing for bragging rights at your local field. You’ll
have a blast!
Product Support
For technical assistance with this product, please
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support
office. See page 36.
Specifications
Wingspan: 49.0 in (1244mm)
Length: 36.3 in (922mm)
Wing Area: 375 sq in (24.19 sq dm)
Weight w/ Battery: 3.10–3.35 oz (1.40–1.50 kg)
Weight w/o Battery: 2.60–2.75 lb (1.18–1.25 kg)
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Replacement Parts
EFL420001 Fuselage with Canopy
EFL420002 Main Wing Set
EFL420003 Tail Set (Horizontal and vertical
stabilizers)
EFL420004 Landing Gear with Axles
EFL420005 Wheel Pant Set - Painted
EFL420006 7mm EP Standoff Set
EFL420007 Cowl – Painted
EFL420008 Wing Tube
EFL420012 Hardware Bag - Complete
EFL420013 Landing Gear Axles Only (2)
EFL420014 Wing Mounting Bolts (2)
Not Shown/Included (available separately)
EFL420009 Cowl – All White
EFL420010 Wheel Pants Set – All White
EFL420011 Fuselage Hatch (Canopy) - Clear
Warnings
Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious
injury and damage to property.
COMPONENTS
Use only with compatible components. Should any
compatibility questions exist please refer to the product
instructions, the component instructions or contact
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
FLIGHT
Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is
recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites.
PROPELLER
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the
propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing,
or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers.
Especially keep your hands away from the propeller as
injury can occur.
BATTERIES
Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more
volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used
in RC applications. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when using and disposing of any batteries.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire and
explosion causing serious injury and damage.
SMALL PARTS
This kit includes small parts and should not be left
unattended near children as choking and serious injury
could result.
During the course of building your LR-1A Pogo we
suggest you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding
foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help
protect the model from damage during assembly.
LR-1A Pogo 15e Safe Operating Recommendations
- Inspect your model before every flight to make
certain it is airworthy.
- Be aware of any other radio frequency user who
may present an interference problem.
- Always be courteous and respectful of other
users of your selected flight area.
- Choose an area clear of obstacles and large
enough to safely accommodate your flying
activity.
- Make certain this area is clear of friends and
spectators prior to launching your aircraft.
- Be aware of other activities in the vicinity of your
flight path that could cause potential conflict.
- Carefully plan your flight path prior to launch.
- Abide by any and all established AMA National
Model Aircraft Safety Code.
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Important Information
Regarding Warranty Information
Please read our Warranty and Repair Policy section
on Page 36 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 circle () are
performed once, while steps with two circles ( )
indicate 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.
Covering Colors
HANU870 White
HANU884 Cub Yellow
HANU885 Midnight Blue
Recommended Radio Equipment
You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter,
receiver and four servos. You can choose to purchase
a complete radio system. If you are using an
existing transmitter, just purchase the other required
equipment separately. We recommend the crystalfree, interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM®
6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we
recommend the JR SPORT™ MN48 Mini servos.
If you own a Spektrum radio, just add a DSM2
and three JR SPORT MN48 mini servos. We show the
installation of the AR6200 receiver in the manual.
Transmitter
SPM6600 DX6i 6-Channel Full Range w/o
Servos MD2
Or Purchase Separately
SPMAR6200 DSM2 AR6200 6-Channel
Receiver Ultralite
Servos
JSP20040 MN48 Mini Servo (3)
Or
SPMSH5000 SH5000 High-Speed
Mini Servo (3)
Additional Items
JSP98100 3-inch (76mm) Servo
Extension (2)
™
receiver
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Drill Epoxy brush
Felt-tipped pen Flat blade screwdriver
Low-tack tape Hook and loop strap
Light machine oil Hook and loop tape
Long nose pliers Mixing cup
Mixing sticks Needle nose pliers
Paper towels Pencil
Pin vise Phillips screwdriver: #1, #2
Rubbing alcohol Ruler
Sandpaper T-pins
Side cutter Square
Straight edge Toothpicks
Open end or box wrench: 10mm
Hobby knife with #11 blade
Hex wrench or ball driver: 2.5mm, 3/32-inch, 3mm
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm),
1/8-inch (3mm), 5/32-inch (4mm)
Adhesives
30-minute epoxy Thin CA
Medium CA Threadlock
Recommended Sport Setup
Motor: Power 15 Brushless 975Kv
Outrunner (EFLM4015A)
Speed Control: 40A Pro Switch-Mode BEC BL
ESC (EFLA1040)
Battery: 3200mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po
Battery (EFLB32003S30)
Spinner: 2-inch Aluminum Spinner
(EFLSP200)
Propeller: 10 x 10E (APC10010E)
Recommended Racing Setup
Motor: Power 25 BL 1250Kv Outrunner
(EFLM4025B)
Speed Control: 60A Pro Switch-Mode BEC BL
ESC (EFLA1060)
Battery: 2500mAh 4S 14.4V 30C Li-Po
Battery (EFLB25004S30)
Spinner: 2-inch Aluminum Spinner
(EFLSP200)
Propeller: 8 x 8E (APC08080E)
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
EFLC505 Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell
Balancing Charger
Hinging the Ailerons
Required Parts
Left wing panel with aileron
Right wing panel with aileron
Required Tools and Adhesives
T-pin Thin CA
Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
1. Remove the foam protectors from the wing.
2. Remove the aileron from the wing panel.
3. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill
holes in both the aileron and wing at this time. This
creates a tunnel for the CA to wick into, making
a better bond between the hinge and surrounding
wood.
4. Place a T-pin in the center of each of the three
hinges. This will center the hinges when installed in
the aileron.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission
of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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5. Place the hinges in the aileron as shown.
When gluing the hinges, do not use CA
accelerator. The CA must be allowed to
soak into the hinge to provide the best bond
between the hinge and surrounding wood.
7. Press the aileron tightly against the wing. Center
the aileron in the opening and check that it can
move freely without binding at the root or tip. Wick
thin CA into the top and bottom of all three hinges.
9. Flex the aileron through its range of motion a
number of times to break in the aileron hinges.
Joining the Wing Panels
Required Parts
Left wing panel Right wing panel
Aluminum wing tube
Required Tools and Adhesives (optional)
30-minute epoxy Mixing cups
Mixing sticks Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol Epoxy brush
1. Slide the aluminum wing tube into one of the
wing panels. The tube will only slide in half-way.
Do not force the tube to slide further than it will
easily slide.
2. Mix 1/2-ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Use
an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy on
the root of both the left and right wing panels as
shown.
4. The tab from the right wing panel will key into
the left wing panel. Rotate the panels as shown
to insert the tab from the right panel into the left
panel.
A nylon tube has been installed in the aileron
to accept the torque rod. It is not necessary
to glue the torque rod into the aileron.
6. Slide the aileron back into position. Make sure
the torque rod enters the nylon tube installed in the
aileron.
5. Rotate the panels so they are in alignment. Use
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any
excess epoxy from the wing. Set the wing aside
until the epoxy fully cures.
8. Once the CA has fully cured. Gently pull on the
aileron to make sure the hinges are secure. If any
hinges are loose, reapply CA to the hinge.
10. Repeat Steps 1 through 9 to hinge the
remaining aileron.
3. Slide the remaining wing panel onto the
aluminum wing tube.
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Installing the Aileron Servo
Required Parts
Wing assembly Aileron servo mount
Metal clevis (2) Aileron servo with hardware
Transmitter Receiver
2mm nut (2) Battery
Silicone keepers (2) Nylon pushrod keeper (2)
2mm x 12mm sheet metal screw (4)
Aileron linkage wire, 43/4-inch (120mm) (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Low-tack tape Hobby knife with #11 blade
Pin vise Ruler
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)
Thin CA Felt-tipped pen
Needle nose pliers Flat blade screwdriver
Side cutter Phillips screwdriver: #1
When cutting the covering make sure not to cut into
the underlying wood and weaken the underlying
structure. Another option is to use a soldering
iron or hot knife to melt the covering, rather than
cutting, to avoid damaging the stabilizer.
1. Use a hobby knife with a #11 blade to remove
the covering from the inside of the aileron servo
mount as shown.
2. Use a T-pin to poke holes through the covering
in the locations for the mounting screws at each
corner of the mount.
3. Position the aileron servo mount on the wing.
Align the opening in the mount with the opening in
the wing. Use low-tack tape to hold the mount to
the wing.
4. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill the holes through the mount and into the
wing. Use care not to drill holes through the bottom
of the wing.
5. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole to
harden the surrounding wood. This harder surface
makes the screws more secure when installed.
6. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the four
2mm x 12mm sheet metal screws to secure the
mount to the wing.
7. Follow the instructions provided with the servo to
install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets in the
servo mounting tabs.
10. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA in each hole to
harden the surrounding wood. This harder surface
makes the screws more secure when installed.
Install the rubber grommets and eyelets in the
rudder and elevator servos at this time as well.
8. Place the aileron servo in the mount with the
output of the servo facing the leading edge of the
wing. Use a felt-tipped pen to transfer the locations
for the servo mounting screws onto the mount.
11. Place the servo back into the mount. Use a
#1 Phillips screwdriver to install the four screws
included with the servo to secure the aileron servo
in position.
9. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit
to drill the holes through the mount and into the
wing. Use care not to drill holes through the bottom
of the wing.
When using a computer radio, it is recommended
to start with a new model that has been reset
to remove any sub-trims or programming.
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12. Use the radio system to center the aileron
servo. Install the servo horn so it is perpendicular to
the servo center line as shown. The servo horn has
an odd number of splines, so rotate it until the arms
are aligned, rather than using the sub-trim function
from the radio.
18. Use needle nose pliers to bend the pushrod
wire 90-degrees at the mark made in the previous
step.
20. Insert the linkage wire into the appropriate
hole in the servo horn for your particular flying
application.
22. Repeat Steps 14 through 21 to install the
remaining linkage.
When installing the aileron linkage there are two
locations we suggest. One is for racing, making
the aircraft smoother and easier to control.
The other position is for general sport flying
which makes the aircraft more responsive.
13. Remove the servo horn from the servo. Use
side cutters to remove any unused arm from the
horn. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill
bit to enlarge the appropriate holes in the horn as
shown.
14. Slide a silicone keeper on the metal clevis.
Thread the nut on the 43/4-inch (120mm) linkage
wire back so the metal clevis can be installed.
The threads on the linkage should just be visible
between the forks of the clevis.
15. Use a piece of low-tack tape to keep the
aileron centered when installing the linkage.
16. Use a flat blade screwdriver to open the forks
of the clevis enough to connect it to the aileron
control horn.
17. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the linkage wire
where it crosses the appropriate hole in the servo
horn.
19. Use side cutters to trim the wire 3/8-inch
(10mm) from the bend as shown.
21. Secure the linkage to the servo horn using a
nylon pushrod keeper. Slide the keeper on the bend
of the wire under the horn, then use pliers to snap
the rear portion of the keeper onto the linkage
wire.
23. Remove the low-tack tape from the ailerons.
Use the radio to check the operation of the
ailerons. Adjust the clevises if necessary so both
ailerons are centered when the servo is centered.
Use pliers to tighten the nut against the clevis to
prevent the clevis from changing positions in flight.
Slide the silicone keepers over the forks of the clevis
to keep them from accidentally opening in flight.
24. Disconnect the power and servo from the
receiver and turn the transmitter off at this time.
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Hinging the Elevators
Required Parts
Stabilizer and elevator assembly
Required Tools and Adhesives
Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Sandpaper Toothpicks
30-minute epoxy Low-tack tape
Square Felt-tipped pen
Thin CA T-pins
Mixing cups Mixing sticks
Paper towels Rubbing alcohol
Ruler or straight edge
2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill
bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot.
Drill holes in both the elevators and stabilizer at
this time. This creates a tunnel for the CA to wick
into, making a better bond between the hinge and
surrounding wood.
4. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Use a toothpick to
apply the epoxy to the joiner where it contacts the
elevators.
Steps 6 through 13 can be performed while
the epoxy is curing on the joiner wire.
6. Insert the joiner wire into both elevator halves.
Use low-tack tape to keep the joiner wire in
position while the epoxy cures. Use a straight edge
to make sure the elevator halves are in alignment
with each other.
8. Use a ruler to determine the center of the
stabilizer. Use a square and felt-tipped pen to mark
the center line on the top of the stabilizer. This will
help in aligning the stabilizer on the fuselage later.
10. Slide the elevators in position on the stabilizer.
1. Remove the stabilizers from the elevator. Also,
remove the elevator joiner connecting the elevators.
3. Use sandpaper to roughen the ends of the joiner
wire. This provides a surface for the epoxy to bond
to when the joiner is installed.
5. Use a toothpick to apply epoxy into the hole for
the joiner wire and to the exposed wood where the
joiner wire fits the elevators.
11. Make sure the tips of the elevators are aligned
with the tips of the stabilizer.
9. Place the hinges in the stabilizer as shown.
7. Place a T-pin in the center of each of the four
hinges. This will center the hinges when installed in
the stabilizer.
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