Hobbico FLWA4180 Instruction Manual

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Instruction manual

FLITEWORK SHINY (FLWA4180)

Version 1.00

Wingspan 1200 mm

Length 1080 mm

Take off weight 915 g

Wing load 36,7 g/dm²

RC channels

Aileron, Elevator,
Throttle

Battery 3s 2200 mAh

Designed in Austria - Made in China

Please read the instruction manual carefully and take notice of the safety guidelines.

If the model is given to a third party, always include this instruction manual to the model.

The Flitework Gmbh assumes no liability in case of misprints. Technical amendments reserved.

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Technical Data.......................................................1

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

General informations..............................................2

Environment protection infos.................................2

Safety precautions.................................................3

Recommended accessories...................................3

Additional items required.......................................3

Kit check................................................................3

Content of delivery.................................................4

Installing the elevator........................................5, 6, 7

Installing the receiver................................................7

Mounting the main wings..........................................7

Center of gravity.......................................................8

Setting the control throws.........................................8

Lighting.....................................................................8

Spare parts...............................................................9

Check the control directions.....................................9

Check list..................................................................9

Service lines.............................................................9

Personal notes..................................................10, 11

Introduction

The Flitework Shiny is a unique model which has completely indirect illumination with about 300 LEDs. With this
model , it is easily possible to fly in complete darkness . Its classic design as balsa, plywood construction keeps
weight and causes good natured flight properties.
Therefore, Shiny becomes your steady companion, at day and at night.

Attention please!

Remote controlled model planes are not a toy! For assembling, flying and servicing such models, you need a high
grade of technical comprehension and liability. Careless assembling and operation may cause personal and material
damage.
Because the Flitework GmbH has no influence on assembly, RC installation, operation and servicing of the flight
device, any liability is rejected under explicit advice to these dangers.

● Read this manual and its safety precautions carefully!
Keep this manual and if you give the model to a third
party, put this manual to the model.

● Take care, that you are familiar with your transmitter
and all electronic components, used in your plane.

● Take care of all safety instructions of tools, which are
you using to assemble this model.

● Only take glues, which are recommended for the
specific materials and which are approved for model
business.

● Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If
some parts are missing or have a mistake, please call.

● The symbols on the package show you, that the
model and its accessories should not be put to waste.
All electric and electronic parts should be deposed to
places of waste manage­ment.

● Batteries and accumula­tors must be removed
from the devices and
should be deposed to the
correct waste manage­ment organisation. Take
information from your
home town government.

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1. Your Shiny should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its perfor­mance capabilities, the Shiny, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to
yourself or spectators and damage to property.

2.You must assemble the model according to the instruc­tions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in a unsafe or unflyable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the
photos. In those instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.

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

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in first-class
condition.

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

6. You must check the operation of the model before
every flight to insure that all equipment is operating
and that the model has remained structurally sound.
Be sure to check clevises or other connectors often
and replace them if they show any signs of wear or
fatigue.

7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you

should fly the model only with the help of a competent,
experienced R/C pilot.

8. While this kit has been flight tested to exceed normal

use, if the plane will be used for extremly hight stress
flying, such as racing, or if an engine larger than one
in the recommended range is used, the modeler is
responsible for taking steps to reinforce the hight
stress points and/or substituting hardware more suit­able for the increased stress.

Flitework quality

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

· Hobby knife

· Flat screw driver

· Philips screw driver

· 5 min. Epoxy glue

· CA glue thin

· 1,5mm driller

· Thread lock - blue

· Mini grinder

1 x Lipo battery 3s 2200 - 2500 mAh 25C

Order No. GPMP0861 or FPWP 2253

1 x Receiver min. 3 channel

Best. Nr.: TACL0624

Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect
the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you
need assistance with assembly, contact Hobbico Product Support.

Service center Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde,

Germany

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Hobbico Product Support

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Telephone: [phone] ext. 6

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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1x Fuselage, including pre mounted elevator servo, brushless motor, ESC and LED illumination
1x Main wing with aileron servos and indirect lighting
1x Elevator with elevator flaps, hinges and connection clamp
1x Elevator linkage
1x Plastic screws and velcro tape for battery

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Prepare the elevator , the elevator flaps, the connection
bracket and the 6 piece fleece hinges.

Put the lighting connector in a position, that you can insert
the elevator easy into the fuselages cut out. On the left
side, there is some space to place the cable temporary.

Insert the elevator into the fuselage and take care, that
there is the same distance on both sides. Also the eleva­tor should have a right angle against the center line of the
fuselage.

Check with a measuring tape the distance from both
sides, like you can see in the picture.

Mark the position of the elevator, using a fine non perma­nent marker on upper and lower side of the elevator.

Now take out the elevator from the fuselage and remove
the covering film between the marks, you have made
before.

Don’t hurt the balsa wood planking with the hobby
knife!

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CA drops on the covering film cause ugly smudges.

Put out the lightning connector through the hole in eleva­tors upper side.

Connect the BEC connector of the elevator with the con­nector, coming out of the tail of the fuselage. Through the
little cut out on the left side, you can put the plug connec­tion back into the fuselage.

Adjust the elevator again, like before and then glue the
elevator to the fuselage, using thin liquid CA glue. With an
injection needle you can place the CA glue perfectly.
Avoid CA drops on the covering film!

First glue the hinges to the elevator flaps, using 5 min.
Epoxy glue. Take care, to put enough glue into the slots of
the flaps. Also apply the glue on both sides to the middle
of the hinges. Insert the hinges into the slots and move the
hinges back and forth some times to dispense the glue.
Remove the oozing glue with a cotton stick. Now let the
glue harden.

The connnection bracket should be sanded at the glueing
areas. Degrease it with brake cleaner. Insert the bracket
into the fuselage.

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Put enough 5 min. epoxy into the slots and into the drilling
for the bracket. Now install the right flap and fix it with tape
until the epoxy is hardened. Remove the glue overflow
with cotton sticks.

Bring the elevator lever on the left flap in position and
mark for drilling. Then drill 2 1,5mm holes through the
elevator flap. Mount the lever, using the 2 tapping screws
and the opposite plate.

Now you can glue the left elevator flap towards the eleva­tor. Take care, that both flaps have the same direction.
Distorted elevator flaps cause rotation of the model like
ailerons.

Insert the elevator linkage and connect it to the elevator
lever. Shorten the linkage and fix it on the servo arm. Use
thread lock for the clamp screw.

The next picture shows you a possibility to mount the
receivcer.

In this position the antenna is free and not surrounded
with other cables. Also you can easy connect the aileron
cables.
For mounting the receiver, use a soft adhesive pad.

Take care, that there is enough space from the anten­na to the servo- and lightning cables!!

Shorten the plastic screws to a length of 25mm.

Then connect the aileron servo cables and the lightning
cable.

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80 mm

Elevator Ailerons

+/- 15mm +/- 20mm

Insert the 2 connection bolts of the wing into the fuselage
during claping the wing in its position. Take care, that no
cables are jammed between fuselage and wing. Screw in
the two plastic screws and tighten it, but not to strong.

Now Shiny is ready for the pre flight adjustments.

The CG is located 80mm behind the leading edge of the
wing, near the fuselage.

The CG should be reached automatically, if you install a
3s 2200mAh battery with a weight of 170g to 180g

in the shown position. For a secure battery mounting we
recommend to use a small sheet of anti-slip mat below the
battery, glued to the bottom frame.

Also a Flitework battery belt 200mm would be very useful.

These control throws are only a recommendation. You
should amend to your personal flight feeling and flight style.

If you like to differentiate the ailerons, try 20mm up and
10mm down.

The lighting needs 12V DC and is supplied by the 3s
2200mAh battery.

Never use a 4s battery, because it will destroy the
lighting system and could cause fire in the plane!!

The illumination can be switched on with the switch on the
left side of the fuselage below the wing. The flight duration
will be decreased for one minute to 5 minutes, if you have
switched on the lighting, dependend on your flight style.

Attention! Flying in the dark requires experience.
Please reach your personal limit step by step.

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FLWA4181 Shiny fuselage

FLWA4182 Shiny elevator complete

FLWA4183 Shiny main wing with lighting, no servos

FLWA4184 Shiny folding prop

FLWA4185 Shiny brushless motor

FLWA4186 Shiny ESC 40A

FLWA4187 Shiny battery cover

FLWA4188 Shiny servo

FLWA4189 Shiny screws and linkage set

1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center
the trims. If necessary, remove the servo arms
from the servos and reposition them so they are
centered. Reinstall the screws that hold on the
servo arms.

2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check all
the control surfaces to see if they are centered. If
necessary, adjust the clevises on the pushrods to
center the control surfaces.

Rudder (not used in Shiny)

turns right

Left aileron down
Right aileron up

Elevator

down

Motor

full throttle

Rudder (not used in Shiny)

turns right

Left aileron down
Right aileron up

Elevator

down

Motor

full throttle

3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the
electric motor respond in the correct direction as
shown in the diagram. If any of the controls
respond in the wrong direction, use the servo
reversing in the transmitter to reverse the ser­vos connected to those controls. Be certain the
control surfaces have remained centered. Ad­just if necessary.

Attention!!
Never try the function and working direction
of electric motors with mounted propeller!

During the last few moments of preparation
your mind may be elsewhere anticipating
the excitement of the first flight. Because of
this, you may be more likely to overlook
certain checks and procedures that should
be performed before the model is flown. To
help avoid this, a checklist is provided to
make sure these important areas are no
overlooked. Many are covered in the in­struction manual, so where appropriate,
refer to the manual for complete instruc­tions. Be sure to check the items off as they
are completed (that's why it's called a check
list!).

● 1. Check the C.G. according to the measure­ments provided in the manual.

● 2. Be certain the battery and receiver are
securely mounted in the fuse. Simply stuffing
them into place with foam rubber is not suffi­cient.

● 3. Look for a correct position of your receiver

antenna or antennas. The antenna should
not be close to other wires inside the fuse­lage.

● 4. Balance your model also laterally.

● 5. Use threadlocking compound to secure

critical fasteners such as the set screws that
hold the wheel axles to the struts, screws
that hold the carburetor arm (if applicable),
screw-lock pushrod connectors, etc.

● 7. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in

place.

● 8. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin

CA where appropriate (servo mounting
screws, cowl mounting screws, etc.).

● 9. Confirm that all controls operate in the

correct direction and the throws are set up
according to the manual.

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● 10. Make sure there are silicone retainers on
all the clevises and that all servo arms are
secured to the servos with the screws inclu­ded with your radio.

● 11. Secure connections between servo wires
and Y connectors or servo extensions and
the connection between your battery pack
and the on/off switch with vinyl tape, heat
shrink tubing or special clips suitable for that
purpose.

● 12. Make sure any servo extension cords you
may have used do not interfere with other
systems (servo arms, pushrods, etc.).

● 13. Balance your propeller (and spare propel­lers).

● 14. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.

● 15. Place your name, address, AMA number

and telephone number on or inside your mod­el.

● 16. Inspect all cables from flight to flight!

● 17. If you wish to photograph your model, do

so before your first flight.

● 18. Range check your radio when you get to
the flying field.

Service department Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Service department Flitework GmbH

Geymannstr. 27, 4713 Gallspach, Austria

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Hobbico Product Support

3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Telephone: [phone] ext. 6

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

PERSONAL NOTES

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PERSONAL NOTES

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Flitework GmbH

Geymannstraße 27
4713 Gallspach
Austria / Europe

Tel: [phone]

Skype: flitework

Mail.: [e-mail]

www.flitework.at

Remember to think.

Have a ball!

But always stay in control and fly in

a safe manner.

GOOD LUCK AND

GREAT FLYING!