Elite Models aviator pro 120 Instruction Manual

Aviator Pro 120 ARF

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wingspan: 110 in (2800 mm)

Length: 74 in (1870 mm)

Wing Area: 1581sq in (102 sq dm)

Weight: 11.4-13.4 lbs (5190-6100 g)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of our Elite Model Aviator Pro 120 ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for
your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.

At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and
use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products
necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are
grateful you choose to buy from us.

As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at [phone] or email us at
[e-mail]

Disclaimer

By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.

Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty
without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final
assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of
using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as an R/C product vendor, provides a
top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished
model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediately, in new and unused condition.

Safety in Assembly

During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these
important guidelines:

ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses
are the best way to protect your eyes.

ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches
where they can roll off or be knocked off.

ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.

ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.

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Safety in Flying

This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It
should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.

ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.

NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.

Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.

Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.

Required Items

CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun

Before Starting Assembly

Examination

Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.

Covering

Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some
wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the
flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and
shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your
airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be
removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to use is a
hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will
remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by
causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low
temperature with patient application of heat.

Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance

Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated
plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is
not safe for all cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.

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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product

SKU

Quantity

Radio

Flysky TH9x 9CH transmitter and receiver set

FLY-RC-1570

1

Servo

Towpro MG996R standard servo

TWP-SV-0372

8

Servo Extension

Universal Servo Extension Heavy Duty 24inch

AMS-AC-0566

6

Y-Harness

Universal Servo Heavy Duty Y-Harness 12in

AMS-AC-0870

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RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP

Product

SKU

Motor

20cc-30cc Gasoline Engine

RX Battery

GForce 10C 1100mAh 2S 6.6V LiFe

RFI-LP-1438

Prop

15 x 8

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

Product

SKU

Charger

GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger

GTP-CH-1427

Thin CA Glue

Quickie Thin CA

VHB-AC-2097

Medium CA Glue

Quickie Medium CA

VHB-AC-2098

Watt Meter

GT Power 130A Watt Meter

GTP-AC-0591

LiPO Bag

LiPO charging bag

VHB-LP-0330

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Main Parts and Accessories:

1. Wing panels

2. Fuselage

3. Horizontal tail

4. Vertical tail

5. Cowling

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1. Wing strut x 2

2. M3*15 socket head screw x 4

3. Aileron servo hatch x 2

4. Flap servo hatch x 2

5. M2.6*12mm self-tapping screw x 16

6. Fuel tank mounting tray x 1

7. 550mm cable tie x 2

8. 420cc fuel tank x 1

9. Main landing gear x 1

10. M4*20mm socket head screw x 4

11. M8*56mm axle x 2

12. M8 locknut x 2

13. D110mm wheel x 2

14. 5mm wheel collar x 4

15. Wheel pant x 1pair

16. M2.6*12mm self-tapping screw x 2

17. Tail wheel assembly x 1

18. Wing backplate x 1

19. Wing tube x 1

20. M6*45mm socket head screw x 1

21. Wrench x 1

22. 150x3mm aileron servo pushrod x 2

23. 100x3mm flap servo pushrod x 1

24. 230x3mm elevator servo pushrod x 2

25. 2m steel cable for rudder servo x 1

26. 450x1.8 throttle servo pushrod x 1

27. M3 Clevis x 8

28. Torque rod assembly x 6

29. Torque rod assembly for rudder x 1

30. Ball link x 8

31. Threaded cable coupler x 4

32. M3*15 socket head screw x 8

33. M3 locknut x 8

34. M3 washer x 16

35. Fitting x 12

36. 2.5m steel cable x 1

37. Fiberglass push-push servo horn x 1

38. Hinge x 30

Section1. Aileron & Flap Servo Installation

Step1. Insert three CA hinges into the aileron.

Step2. Insert four CA hinges into the flap.

Step3. Attach the aileron and flap to the wing
through the hinges. Adjust them to make sure
aileron and flap to move up and down freely, not
rubbing with each other and the wing.

Step4. Apply thin CA to both sides of all the hinges.
After the CA has hardened for a few minutes, pull
hard on the flap and aileron to make sure they are
secure.

Step5. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering
for the flap and aileron servos.

Step6. Install one servo with the servo horn onto
the servo hatch.

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Step7. Connect one servo extension wire to the
aileron servo, and use a safety lock to make the
connection secure.

Step8. Thread the servo wire through the wing
panel.

Step9. Use four self-tapping screws to install the
servo hatch to the wing.

Step10. Thread the M3 x 150mm aileron push rod
to the M3 ball link.

Step11. Use M3 x 15mm socket head screw, M3 nut,
two M3 washers to install the aileron push rod to
the servo horn.