Phoenix Model tucano 40 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Wing span:

1560 mm (61.4 inches)

Length:

1250 mm (49.2 inches)

Weight: 2800 gr

Engine:

40 - 46 two strokes

Radio : 4 channels Servos : 5 standard

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

• (1) Fuselage with canopy.

• (1) Horizontal stabilizer

• (1) Vertical stabilizer

• (1) Cowling

• (1) Belly pan

MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY

• (2) Main gears

• (2) 60mm diameter wheels

• (4) Wheel collars

• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws

• (4) Nylon plates

• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws

NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY

• (1) Nose gear

• (1) 60mm diameter wheel

• (2) wheel collars

• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws

• (1) Nylon Steering arm

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

• (2) Metal clevis

• (1) Nylon snap keeper

• (4) 2mm x 16 mm screws

• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates

• (2) Elevator pushrod

• (1) Metal domino

• (1) Wire pushrod

KIT CONTENTS

AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES

• (2) Wing halves

• (1) Fuselage with canopy.

• (1) Horizontal stabilizer

• (1) Vertical stabilizer

• (1) Cowling

• (1) Belly pan

MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY

• (2) Main gears

• (2) 60mm diameter wheels

• (4) Wheel collars

• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws

• (4) Nylon plates

• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws

NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY

• (1) Nose gear

• (1) 60mm diameter wheel

• (2) wheel collars

• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws

• (1) Nylon Steering arm

ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

• (2) Metal clevis

• (1) Nylon snap keeper

• (4) 2mm x 16 mm screws

• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates

• (2) Elevator pushrod

• (1) Metal domino

• (1) Wire pushrod

RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM

• (1) Metal clevise

• (1) Nylon snap keeper

• (2) 2mm x 16mm screws

• (1) Nylon control horn w/plates

• (1) Rudder pushrod

AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

• (2) Metal pushrods

• (2) Metal clevises

• (2) Nylon snap keepers

• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates

• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws

• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods

• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws

MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY

• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws

• (4) Lock washers

THROTTLE AND NOSE GEAR CONTROL SYSTEM

• (2) 1,3mm x 500mm wires

• (2) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing

• (2) Metal connector

• (2) 4mm x 4mm machine screw

FUEL TANK

• (1) Nylon fuel Tank

• (1) Metal clunk

• (1) Silicone tube / 110mm

• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 2 tube

• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• (1) Dihedral

• (1) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes (red)

• (1) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes (black)

• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws

• (2) Plate of nylon screws

• (1) Spinner

• (4) 2,6mm x 10mm wood screws

• (1) Decal sheets

• (1) Plastic part

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

• 40-46 two stroke Engine.

• 4 channel Radio with 5 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 Tucano 40 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.

WING ASSEMBLY

PARTS REQUIRED

• (2) Wing halves with ailerons.

• (1) Dihedral brace.

• (1) Red self adhesive Trim Tape.

• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.

• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.

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 lead exit hole in the root rib and the top of the wing sheeting. This hole will allow the servo leads to pass through when the wing halves are joined.

3. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering

from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow the servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron pushrods.

Remove the covering

4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your servo to space the blocks properly. Position the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the center of the slot in the servo tray.

Remove the covering

C.A. glue

Block of wood

Servo tray

5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the

6. Using the thread as a guide and using

7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the

8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second

9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to

5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mounting screws provided with the servo.

6. 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.

7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the

servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the servo box for each of the four mounting screws. Secure the servo tray in place using the mounting screws provided (2mm x 12mm).

8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second

aileron servo in the opposite wing half.

9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to

the top of the wing.

3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in each wing half. The brace should slide into each wing half up to the center line. If it does not, remove the brace and lightly sand the edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.

4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the dihedral brace temporarily installed. Do not glue it in at this time! The wing halves should fit together tight with little or no gaps in the center section joint. If the center section joint is not tight, remove the wing halves and lightly sand the edges and tips of the dihedral brace. Test fit the wing halves together with the dihedral brace installed again. Repeat until you are satisfied with the fit of the wing halves. The proper dihedral is built into the two root ribs and should not be altered.

INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE

1. Look carefully at the surface of each root rib on both wing halves. Notice how the excess covering material overlaps onto them. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut out away the covering from both root ribs. Iron the covering down so that it does not pull away from the ribs.

It is important that the excess covering be removed from the root ribs. This will ensure an adequate wood to wood glue joint.

2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the center line of the dihedral brace. Draw the vertical line at this location on each side of the brace.

Servo lead

Masking Tape

Draw a center Line

5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,

JOINING THE WING HALVES

1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube up

3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing

4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

5. Slide the two wing halves together and carefully

6. When the epoxy has fully cured, double check

7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the

RIGHT WRONG

5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves, remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.

JOINING THE WING HALVES

1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Working with only one wing half for now, apply a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton tube and to only half of the dihedral brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace top and bottom as well as the sides, and use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.

2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube up to the center line. Remove any excess epoxy before it dries using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding.

3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing halves together to double check that the wing halves still fit correctly.

4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton tube and the entire surface of both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.

5. Slide the two wing halves together and carefully align them at the leading and trailing edges. Wipe away any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Use masking tape to hold the two wing halves in place until the epoxy cures.

6. When the epoxy has fully cured, double check

the center section joint. If any gaps are present, mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and carefully fill any remaining gaps. Remove the excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.

7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the

wings where they join.

AILERON LINKAGE

PARTS REQUIRED

· (2) 2mm x 180mm Thread wires.

· (2) Nylon control horns.

· (2) Clevis.

· (2) Silicone tube

· (2) Mounting snap keepers

· (8) 2mm x 20mm screw.

INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS

1. 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.

2. Drill two 2mm holes through the aileron using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place.

3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn on the opposite aileron.

INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES

1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.

2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

3. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center of the arm to accommodate the aileron pushrod wire.

Trim tape

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

· (1) Horizontal stabilizer with Elevator halves.

1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering

2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.

4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and

5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a

6. With the aileron and aileron servo centered,

7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend

HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Horizontal stabilizer with Elevator halves.

1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.

Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in

the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the aileron.

Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron linkage. After both linkages are completed, connect both of the aileron servo leads using a Y-harness you have purchased separately.

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 on the top and bottom of the tail plane using a water soluble / non-permanent felt-tip pen.

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.

4. 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.

5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.

6. With the aileron and aileron servo centered, carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.

Draw a center line

6. When you are sure that everything is aligned

7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the

VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

· (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder.

1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering on the top of the fuselage for the vertical stabilizer.

6. When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Glue with epoxy

Remove the covering

Glue with epoxy

Insert the hinge

Remove the covering

7. 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.

VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder.

1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering on

the top of the fuselage for the vertical stabilizer.

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

• (1) Nose gear • (1) Steering arm

• (2) Main gear • (8) 3mm x 12mm screw

• (3) Wheel • (1) 1,3 x 500mm wire

• (4) Nylon plate • (1) Nylon pushrod housing

• (6) Collar

1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight 3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one nylon steering arm with set screw.

2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks with one precut channel in each block in the bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the precut channels.

3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the wires in place using the four nylon straps and eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look closely at the wing surface surrounding the channel for the wire, you will notice that there are already four pilot holes drilled to accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount the straps at these locations.

Nylon plate

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

PARTS REQUIRED

• (1) Nose gear • (1) Steering arm

• (2) Main gear • (8) 3mm x 12mm screw

• (3) Wheel • (1) 1,3 x 500mm wire

• (4) Nylon plate • (1) Nylon pushrod housing

• (6) Collar

Remove the covering

7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear wire up through the lower portion of the nose gear block, then through the nylon steering arm, then through the upper portion of the nose gear block.

8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm forward like this will allow room for the arm to move back for more adequate steering.

9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using the two wheel collars and set screws provided. The wheel should be centered on the axle with a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure them in place. The wheel should rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite thread lock to each set screw to prevent them from coming loose.

4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using the four wheel collars and set screws provided. The wheels should be centered on the axles with a wheel collar on each side, holding them in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure them in place.The wheels should rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to prevent them from coming loose.

5. Working with the preinstalled nylon steering housing, position it so the end of it is flush with the front of the firewall. When satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5 Minute Epoxy.

6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it. Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod. The pushrod should be installed in the outermost hole in the steering arm.

SET SCREW

STREERING ARM

Z-BEND

PUSHROD WIRE

Main gear

Wheel

Screw

Coloa

Nylon plate

Steering arm

Nose gear

Screw

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.

FUEL TANK

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Nylon fuel tank.

· (1) Metal clunk.

· (1) Silicon tube.

· (1) Pre-assemble stopper.

· (1) 165mm x 250mm foam.

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 100mm.

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.

10 down thrust

30 right thrust

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.

ENGINE INSTALLATION

PARTS REQUIRED

• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screw

• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.

• (1) 3.5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing.

• (1) Metal connector.

SERVO INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS

1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets

2. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting

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 PUSHROD

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Clevis

· (1) Silicone tube

· (1) Nylon snap keeper

· (1) Nylon control horn w/plate

· (2) 2mm x 16mm sheet metal screw

· (1) Elevator pushrod

1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side and left side of the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead and below the horizontal stabilizer.

2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot.

3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.

4. Install the clevis into the two elevator pushrod. Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.

5. The control horn should be mounted on the bottom, left side and right side of the elevator at the leading edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.

6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the elevator using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place.

7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

8. Connect the two elevator pushrod using the metal domino.

To carburator

To muffler

To vent Tube

9. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters,

10. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and

11. Be sure both elevator halves are flat. Slightly

12. With the elevator halves and elevator servo

13. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up

14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in

INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD

· (1) Clevis

· (1) Nylon snap keeper.

· (1) Silicone tube

· (1) Nylon control horn W/plate.

· (2) 2mm x 16mm machine screw

· (1) Rudder pushrod.

1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the

2. Carefully cut away the covering material from

3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the

4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make

5. The control horn should be mounted on the

INSTALLING THE THROTTLE

2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn

3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo arm

4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.

5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using wire

9. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to accommodate the elevator pushrod wire.

10. Plug the elevator 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 fuselage.

11. Be sure both elevator halves are flat. Slightly adjust the wire joiner if necessary. Center both elevator halves and hold them in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.

12. With the elevator halves and elevator servo centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

13. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.

14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape the elevator halves.

INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Clevis

· (1) Nylon snap keeper.

· (1) Silicone tube

· (1) Nylon control horn W/plate.

· (2) 2mm x 16mm machine screw

· (1) Rudder pushrod.

1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right of the fuselage.

2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot.

3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the remaining pushrod down the inside of the fuselage until the pushrod reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.

4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.

5. The control horn should be mounted on the right side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with the rudder pushrod.

6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the rudder using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place.

7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.

8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to accommodate the rudder pushrod wire.

9. Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo.

10. Center the rudder and hold it in place using a piece of masking tape.

11.

With the rudder and rudder servo centered, carefully place a mark on the rudder pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.

12. Using a pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire, leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.

13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the rudder.

INSTALLING THE STEERING PUSHROD

1. Install an adjustable servo connector in to the rudder servo arm as the photo below.

SERVO CONNECTOR

THROTTLE ARM

RUDDER ARM

Elevator servo

Metal domino

INSTALLING THE THROTTLE

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.

MOUNTING THE COWL

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) fiberglass cowl

· (4) 2,6mm x 10mm

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.

WING MOUNTING

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Belly pan

· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws

2. Insert the nosegear pushrod wire through the adjustable servo connector on the rudder servo arm. Hold the nose gear assembly in the neutral position and tighten the set screw in the servo connector. Roll the airplane on the ground to ensure it rolls straight. If not, adjust the pushrod wire. When satisfied, cut off the excess wire.

Motor control servo

Rudder servo

INSTALLING THE WING

1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering

2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering

3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check

Do not over tighten the screws.

ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN

1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,

2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in

3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and

4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a

5. Remove the covering from the rear of the belly pan.

INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN

1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of

Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the

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.

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 heavy nose. 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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INSTALLING THE WING

1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.

2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove the covering from over the holes on both the top and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate of the screw in place.

3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.

Do not over tighten the screws.

ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN

1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,

trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.

2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in

place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.

3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and

aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two outside edges of the belly pan.

4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a guide, use a modeling knife and carefully remove about 4mm of the covering from just inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to cut in to the balsa under the covering.

5. Remove the covering from the rear of the belly pan.

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.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

PARTS REQUIRED

· (1) Spinner

· (2) 3mm x 20mm wood screw.

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 BELLY PAN

1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back in place on the wing and align it as you did previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of masking tape along the entire gluing surface. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove the masking tape.

Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the

wing and the fuselage

- Glue the plastic antenna.

Antenna exit

Switch

Receiver

Baterry

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.

Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down Elevator : 10mm up 10mm down Rudder : 20mm right 20mm left

Elevator Control

Aileron Control

8mm

Rudder Control

20mm

10mm

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.

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 .

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

100mm

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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.

Always operate in open areas, away from factories, hospitals, schools, buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly your aircraft close to people or built up areas.

NEVER fly near power lines, aerials or other dangerous areas including airports, motorways etc.

NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy or stormy days.

ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind the propeller, and do not allow any part of your body to be in line with the propeller.

When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial.

Switch on the transmitter.

Switch on the receiver.

Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage.

Metric Conversions

Inches x 25.4 = mm (conversion factor)

1/64" = .4 mm 3/16" = 4.8 mm 1" = 25.4 mm 21" = 533.4 mm 1/32" = .8 mm 1/4" = 6.4 mm 2" = 50.8 mm 24" = 609.6 mm 1/16" = 1.6 mm 3/8" = 9.5 mm 3" = 76.2 mm 30" = 762.0 mm 3/32" = 2.4 mm 1/2" = 12.7 mm 6" = 152.4 mm 36" = 914.4 mm 1/8" = 3.2 mm 5/8" = 15.9 mm 12" = 304.8 mm 5/32" = 4.0 mm 3/4" = 19.0 mm 18" = 457.2 mm

I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS

Always operate in open areas, away from factories, hospitals, schools, buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly your aircraft close to people or built up areas.

THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt sleeves, scarves) or any other loose objects that could be caught or drawn in, away from the propeller. Take care at ALL times.

Keep all onlookers (especially small children and animals) well back from the area of operation. This is a flying aircraft, which will cause serious injury in case of impact with a person or animal.

NEVER fly near power lines, aerials or other dangerous areas including airports, motorways etc.

NEVER use damaged or deformed propellers or spinners.

DO NOT dispose of empty fuel containers on a fire, this can lead to an explosion.

NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy or stormy days.

ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind the propeller, and do not allow any part of your body to be in line with the propeller.

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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