Wingspan : 1567 mm (61.69 in)
Length : 1260 mm (49.61 in)
Weight : 3200 gr (7 lbs)
Engine : 60 two stroke
Radio : 4 - 9 channel / 6 servos
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure
you have all of parts required before you begin assembly.
AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES
• (2) Wing halves with ailerons
• (1) Fuselage with canopy.
• (1) Horizontal stabilizer with
elevator halves
• (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder
• (1) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Fiberglass wheel pants
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gear Aluminum
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (2) Fiberglass wheel pants
• (4) 4mm x 20mm machine screws
• (4) 8mm flat washers
• (4) 16mm flat washers
• (4) 4,5mm nut
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (2) 4mm x 58mm axle
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
• (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire
• (1) 25mm diameter wheel
• (1) 2mm wheel collar
• (1) 4mm set screw
• (2) Nylon control clasp
• (6) 2mm x 10mm wood screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) Control horn
• (4) 2mm x 20mm wood screw
• (2) Plastic ball link
• (2) Aluminum ball
• (2) 3mm x 12mm screw
• (2) 3mm nut
• (2) 6mm flat washer
• (2) M3 clevis
• (1) 85mm metal pushrod
• (1) 150mm metal pushrod
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RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Control horn
• (2) 2mm x 20mm wood screw
• (1) Plastic ball link
• (1) Aluminum ball
• (1) 3mm x 12mm screw
• (1) 3mm nut
• (1) 6mm flat washer
• (1) M3 clevis
• (1) 75mm metal pushrod
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) Control horn
• (4) 2mm x 30mm screw
• (2) Plastic ball link
• (2) Aluminum ball
• (2) 3mm x 12mm screw
• (2) 3mm nut
• (2) 6mm flat washer
• (2) M3 clevis
• (2) 70mm metal pushrod
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 20mm wood screw
• (4) 3mm Lock washers
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
FUEL TANK
• (1) Nylon fuel Tank (square)
• (1) Metal clunk
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure
you have all of parts required before you begin assembly.
AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES
• (2) Wing halves with ailerons
• (1) Fuselage with canopy.
• (1) Horizontal stabilizer with
elevator halves
• (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder
• (1) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Fiberglass wheel pants
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gear Aluminum
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (2) Fiberglass wheel pants
• (4) 4mm x 20mm machine screws
• (4) 8mm flat washers
• (4) 16mm flat washers
• (4) 4,5mm nut
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (2) 4mm x 58mm axle
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
• (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire
• (1) 25mm diameter wheel
• (1) 2mm wheel collar
• (1) 4mm set screw
• (2) Nylon control clasp
• (6) 2mm x 10mm wood screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) Control horn
• (4) 2mm x 20mm wood screw
• (2) Plastic ball link
• (2) Aluminum ball
• (2) 3mm x 12mm screw
• (2) 3mm nut
• (2) 6mm flat washer
• (2) M3 clevis
• (1) 85mm metal pushrod
• (1) 150mm metal pushrod
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KIT CONTENTS
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminium dihedral
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (2) 4mm x 30mm nylon screws
• (4) 8mm flat washers
• (1) Decal sheet
• (1) Spinner
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 60 two stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue.
• 30 minute epoxy.
• 6 minute epoxy.
• Hand or electric drill.
• Assorted drill bits.
• Modeling knife.
• Straight edge ruler.
• 2 bender plier.
• Wire cutters.
• Masking tape.
• Thread lock.
• Paper towels.
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap
the pieces until they are needed for assembly. Cover
your workbench with an old towel or brown paper,
both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table.
Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small
parts after you open the bag.
NOTE:
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The
DIABOLO ARF is hand made from natural materials,
every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have
to be made. However, you should find the fit superior
and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel
proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh
chemicals including the following: paint thinner, C/A
glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do
not let these chemicals come in contact with the colors
on the covering and the plastic parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children
• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the
• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the
• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue.
• 30 minute epoxy.
• 6 minute epoxy.
• Hand or electric drill.
• Assorted drill bits.
• Modeling knife.
• Straight edge ruler.
• 2 bender plier.
• Wire cutters.
• Masking tape.
• Thread lock.
• Paper towels.
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap
the pieces until they are needed for assembly. Cover
your workbench with an old towel or brown paper,
both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table.
Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small
parts after you open the bag.
NOTE:
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The
DIABOLO ARF is hand made from natural materials,
every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have
to be made. However, you should find the fit superior
and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel
proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh
chemicals including the following: paint thinner, C/A
glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do
not let these chemicals come in contact with the colors
on the covering and the plastic parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
frequency.
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children
and pets.
• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to the
glow plug.
• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the
propeller.
• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
stand in line with the side of the propeller.
• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto
the aileron servo.
2. Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a modeling
knife, remove the covering from over the precut
servo box.
3. Prepare the thread as the picture below
Remove the
covering
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PREPARATIONS
Remove the tape and separate the ailerons
from the wing and the elevators from the stab.
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on
high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
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6. Place the servo into the servo box in the bottom
7. Repeat step # 2 - # 6 to install the second
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4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape,
5. Pull the servo lead out
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2. Make the same way for the plastic linkball to the
3. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and
1. Locate the pushrod wire. Slide a silicon clevis
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
The aileron linkages are assembled as shown below
6. Place the servo into the servo box in the bottom
of the wing and drill 1,6 mmm pilot holes through
the servo box for each of the four mounting
screws. Secure the servo in place as shown.
7. Repeat step # 2 - # 6 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
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4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape,
tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully
pull the thread out. When you have pulled the servo
lead out, remove the masking tape and the servo lead
from the thread.
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INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS
1. The aileron has a block wood plate for mounting
the control horn. One aileron control horn in
positioned on each aileron. Using a ruler and a
pen, locate and mark the location of the control
horn. It should be mounted on the bottom side
of the aileron at the leading edge, in line with
the aileron pushrod.
3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the second aileron.
2. Drill through the mark you made with a (1.6mm)
drill bit. Hard the hole with thin CA. Install the
control horn. Remember use thread locking
compound to secure.
Note: The hole on the nylon horn is aligned
with the hinge line and pushrod is aligned with
the servo arm.
5. Pull the servo lead out
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WING TIP
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WING TIP
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WING TIP
RIGHT WRONG
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HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
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5. Repeat step 1 - step 3 for the second aileron
linkage.
2. Make the same way for the plastic linkball to the
other side of the pushrod wire.
4. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape. Adjust the
linkage until the aileron and the servo arm are
both centered and then tighten the nut against
the clevis. Install the plastic linkball to the servo
arm. Remember use thread locking compound
to secure.
3. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
wing.
1. Locate the pushrod wire. Slide a silicon clevis
retainer onto a clevis. Screw a M3 nut and a
threaded metal clevis onto the threaded end of
the wire. Tighten the nut against the clevis and
then install the clevis on the aileron control
horn.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
The aileron linkages are assembled as shown below
70mm
22mm
22mm
M3 nut
M3 clevis
Picture 10
Adjust
the linkages
Picture 11
Link ball
M3 nut
M3 clevis
Picture 12
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3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its
slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is
square and centered to the fuselage by taking
measurements, but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,
mark the shape of the fuselage onto the bottom
and the top of the tail plane using a water
soluble / non-permanent felt-tip pen.
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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 6. Attach the wing to the fuselage as picture.
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3. Now, remove the vertical stabilizer and using a
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the
9. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
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3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its
slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is
square and centered to the fuselage by taking
measurements, but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,
mark the shape of the fuselage onto the bottom
and the top of the tail plane using a water
soluble / non-permanent felt-tip pen.
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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 6. Attach the wing to the fuselage as picture.
7. Test the position of the elevator and adjust it as
shown.
8. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the stabilizer
mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting
sides in the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in
place and re-align. Double check all of your
measurements one more time before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Center line
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Plastic screw
3. Now, remove the vertical stabilizer and using a
modeling knife, carefully cut just inside the
marked lines and remove the film on both sides
of the vertical stabilizer. Just as you did with the
horizontal stabilizer, make sure you only press
hard enough to cut the film, not the balsa
vertical stabilizer.
4. Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using
a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical
stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the horizontal
stabilizer.
5. When you are sure that everything is a aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in
the mounting platform and to the vertical
stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the
lower rudder hinge. Set the stabilizer in place
and re-align. Double check all of your
measurements once more before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the
mounting platform in the top of the fuselage.
Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left and
right sides of the vertical stabilizer using a
felt-tip pen.
9. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol.
TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire.
· (1) Wheel collar with set screw.
· (1) 25mm diameter tail wheel.
· (2) Nylon control clasps.
· (2) 2mm x 10mm screws.
· (2) 3mm x 12mm screws.
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Hinge
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1. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the
2. Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.
3. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two
4. Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is parallel
5. Secure the two clasps to the rudder bottom using
MAIN GEAR INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) Main gear.
· (2) 65mm diameter wheels.
· (2) Fiberglass wheel pants.
· (4) 4mm x 20mm machine screw.
· (4) 8mm flat washers
· (6) 16mm flat washers.
· (4) 4,5mm nut
· (4) Wheel collars + screws.
· (2) 4mm x 58mm axle.
INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS
1. Locate the wheel pants from the hardware bag.
2. Using a 5mm drill bit, carefully drill two pilot holes
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Drill
Cut
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1. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the
plywood plate.
2. Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.
3. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two
3mm x 12mm screw.
4. Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is parallel
with the bottom of the rudder. The control clasp
has a pre-drilled hole through the top of it. Slide
this hole on to the tail wheel wire while sliding the
clasp over the bottom of the rudder.
5. Secure the two clasps to the rudder bottom using
two 2mm x 10mm screws.
3. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut out two
line from the margin of the hole onto the wheel
pant. Just cut only one side of the wheel pant,
where the main gear will install. Be sure to
make a left and right wheel pant.
4. Slide a 4.5mm nut/ three 16mm flat washers /
4.5mm nut / collar / wheel / collar onto the axle.
5. Slide the axle assembly into the wheel pant.
There are just one nut and two flat washers
outside of the wheel pant.
6. Remove one nut, one flat washer. Attach the
main landing gear to the axle.
7. Center both collars and wheel in the middle of
the wheel pant, lock both collars in place using
a hexagon 2mm screw.
8. With the landing gear in place, tighten two nuts.
MAIN GEAR INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) Main gear.
· (2) 65mm diameter wheels.
· (2) Fiberglass wheel pants.
· (4) 4mm x 20mm machine screw.
· (4) 8mm flat washers
· (6) 16mm flat washers.
· (4) 4,5mm nut
· (4) Wheel collars + screws.
· (2) 4mm x 58mm axle.
INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS
1. Locate the wheel pants from the hardware bag.
Mark the locations of the mounting axles onto the
wheel pants. The locations of the two mounting
holes are the middle of the wheel opening, on
right side, left side and 10mm from the bottom of
the wheel pant.
2. Using a 5mm drill bit, carefully drill two pilot holes
through the wheel pant at the TWO marks you
made.
Screw
Clasps
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10 mm flat washer
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10 down thrust
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
• Locate the long piece of wire used for the
throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been
pre-bend in to a "Z" bend at the factory. This
"Z" bend should be inserted into the throttle
arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto
the engine mount. Fit the engine to the engine
mount using the screws provided.
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INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY
1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the
factory.
2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon
fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is
calculated by how the weighted clunk should
rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank
and move freely inside the tank). Connect one
end of the line to the weighted clunk and the
other end to the nylon pick up tube in the
stopper.
3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a
45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.
4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a
45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve.
When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top surface of the tank. It should not
touch the top of the tank.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING
1. Place the engine into the engine mount and
align it properly with the front of the cowling.
The distance from the firewall to the front of the
engine thrust washer should [115mm]
If your engine is equipped with a remote needle
valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at
this time.
2. When satisfied with the alignment of the engine,
use a pencil and mark the mounting hole location
onto the firewall, where the throttle pushrod will
exit.
3. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit,
drill holes through the firewall and the forward
bulkhead at the marks made.
4. Slide the pushrod housing through the hole in
the firewall, through the hole in the forward
bulkhead, and into the servo compartment.
5. Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A to the
pushrod housing where it exits the firewall and
where it passes through the forward bulkhead.
This will secure the housing in place.
6. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon
pushrod housing 26mm in front of the servo
tray.
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After installing the wheel pant, apply a small
drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
9. Repeat step # 1-8 to install the second wheel
pant assembly.
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR
1. Four nuts have been installed at the factory.
2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using
(4) 6mm x 20mm machine screws and 10mm
flat washers provided in the kit.
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5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It
may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure
none of it falls into the tank.
6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent
tubes and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the
stopper.
8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible,
the front of the tank should just about touch the
back of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel
lines have not become kinked inside the fuel
tank compartment. Air should flow through
easily.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need
to remove the tank to mount the battery in the
fuel tank compartment.
9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of
silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank,
where it exits the fuselage behind the engine
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the
forward bulkhead.
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. Repeat these step as installing the aileron
linkages ( Page 4 and page 5 )
. Repeat these step for the second servo elevator
5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It
may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure
none of it falls into the tank.
6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent
tubes and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the
stopper.
8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible,
the front of the tank should just about touch the
back of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel
lines have not become kinked inside the fuel
tank compartment. Air should flow through
easily.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need
to remove the tank to mount the battery in the
fuel tank compartment.
9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of
silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank,
where it exits the fuselage behind the engine
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the
forward bulkhead.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE
FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets
into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos.
Test fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the
tray if necessary to fit your servos
2. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
1. Remove the covering from both size of the fuselage.
2. Install two servo to the fuselage as shown.
To the muffler
To the carburator
Vent tube
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3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom, both side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 3mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left
side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line
with the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill three 3mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
. Repeat these step as installing the aileron
linkages (Page 4)
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INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR LINKAGES
. Repeat these step as installing the aileron
linkages ( Page 4 and page 5 )
. Repeat these step for the second servo elevator
INSTALLING THE RUDDER SERVO
1. Remove the covering from the left size of the
fuselage.
2. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
85mm
22mm
22mm
150mm
22mm
22mm
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75mm
22mm
22mm
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
1.
2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn
3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo
4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.
5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using
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INSTALLING THE CANOPY
• Remove the covering from four holes on the
fuselalage and then install the canopy by 4mm
screws.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
. Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
3. Position the battery pack and receiver behind
4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the
INSTALLING THE SWITCH
1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side,
2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use
3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine
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INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
1.
Install one adjustable metal connector through the
third hole out from the center of one servo arm,
enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill
bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove
the excess material from the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal connector
apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
This will prevent the connector from loosening
during flight.
2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn
on the radio system. Check to ensure that the
throttle servo output shaft is moving in the
correct direction. When the throttle stick is
moved forward from idle to full throttle, the
throttle barrel should also open and close using
this motion. If not, reverse the direction of the
servo, using the transmitter.
3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo
arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod
wire. Position the throttle stick and the throttle
trim at their lowest positions.
4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.
Angle the arm back about 45 degree from
center and attach the servo arm onto the servo.
With the carburator barrel fully closed, tighte
the set screw in the adjustable metal connector.
5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using
wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining
screw.
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MOUNTING THE COWL
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out
for engine head clearance, needle valve,
muffler,. Remove the cowl and make these
cutouts using a rotary tool with a cutting disc
and a rotary sanding drum attachment.
3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using
several pieces of masking tape.
4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill
four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl
and the side edges of the firewall.
5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in
the cowling.
Enlarging the holes through the cowl will
prevent the fiberglass from splitting when the
mounting screws are installed.
6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it
in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure
lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler
valve. Tighten the screws completely.
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Ailerons : 12mm up 12mm down
Elevator : 16mm up 16mm down
Rudder : 30mm right 30mm left
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the
control throws listed.
2. The control throws should be measured at the
widest point of each control surface.
3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the
correct directions.
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INSTALLING THE CANOPY
• Remove the covering from four holes on the
fuselalage and then install the canopy by 4mm
screws.
FINAL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
. Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and
spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place
using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws.
The propeller should not touch any part of the
spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling
knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone
where the propeller comes in contact with it.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into
the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in
the aileron servo lead easier when you are
installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead
into the switch.
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.
3. Position the battery pack and receiver behind
the fuel tank. Use the two light plywood pieces,
placed over the battery and receiver and glue
to the fuselage sides to hold the battery and
receiver securely in place. Use 15mm triangle
pieces glued between the fuselage sides and
the plywood pieces to reinforce the joints.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and
battery until after balancing the model.
4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the
side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the
antenna to exit.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH
1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side,
opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver
so the lead will reach. Use the face plate of the
switch cut out and locate the mounting holes.
2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use
a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes
through the fuselage side.
3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine
screws provided with the radio system.
BALANCING
1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced
correctly. Improper balance will cause your
plane to lose control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED
100mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE
OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE. This
location is recommended for initial test flying
and trimming. There is a 10mm margin forward
and aft. BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE DOWN
WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple
of pieces of masking tape, place them on the
top side of the wing 100mm back from the
leading edge, at the fuselage sides.
3. Turn the airplane upside down. Place your
fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift
the plane .
4. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose
heavy. To correct this first move the battery
pack further back in the fuselage. If this is not
possible or does not correct it, stick small
amounts of lead weight on the fuselage under
the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail of the plane
falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this,
move the battery and receiver forward or if this
is not possible, stick weight into the firewall.
When balanced correctly, the airplane should
sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it
up with your fingers
LATERAL BALANCE
After you have balanced a plane on the C.G.
You should laterally balance it. Doing this will
help the airplane track straighter.
1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop
of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and
one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level,
carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may
require two people to make it easier.
2. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier
than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead
weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing
half's wing tip. Follow this procedure until the
wing stays level when you lift the airplane.
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FLIGHT PREPARATION
PRE FLIGHT CHECK
1. Completely charge your transmitter and
receiver batteries before your first day of flying.
2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your
plane to ensure that everything is tight and well
bonded.
3. Double check the balance of the airplane
4. Check the control surface
5. Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
6. Properly balance the propeller.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
Ailerons : 12mm up 12mm down
Elevator : 16mm up 16mm down
Rudder : 30mm right 30mm left
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the
control throws listed.
2. The control throws should be measured at the
widest point of each control surface.
3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the
correct directions.
Aileron Control
12mm
12mm
Rudder Control
30mm
30mm
Elevator Control
16mm
16mm
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I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES
Made in Vietnam
When ready to fly, first extend the
transmitter aerial.
Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the control
surfaces move freely and in the
CORRECT directions.
ALWAYS land the model INTO the
wind, this ensures that the model lands
at the slowest possible speed.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch off the transmitter.
Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch on the receiver.
ALWAYS take off into the wind.
Check that the wings are correctly
fitted to the fuselage.
If the model does not respond correctly
to the controls, land it as soon as
possible and correct the fault.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left
in the tank can cause corrosion and
lead to engine problems.
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