Techone pulama 3D-EPP Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Pulama 3D Indoor flyer. The Pulama 3D is engineered to be as adept at slow-speed 3D as it is precision aerobatics. The biplane design not only provides crisp roll response, but also it gives the Pulama 3D superb slow flight stability so you can fly high-alpha 3D with authority. Its carbon fiber reinforced Depron foam construction provides the solid, precise in-flight feel of a balsa profile plane but without the weight. The Pulama's biplane design increases the wing area and dramatically reduces wing loadin g so h ov er in g and slow flight 3D can be performed with more precision. Plus, the shorter wingspan makes for crisper roll rates at all speeds. These assembly instructions are designed to guide you through the entire assembly process of your new airplane in the least amount of time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new airplane and also learn tips that will help you in the future. We have listed some of our recommendations below. Please read through them before beginning assembly.
-EPP
-EPP
-EPP
ELECTRIC 3D FLYER ARF
Instruction Manual
Specifications
865mm (34.1 in.)
800mm (31.5 in.)
400 sq in (25.8 sq dm)
Fuselage length: Wingspan: Wing Area: Flying Weight: 260g- 285g (with battery)
Additional Required Equipment
C20 or 2205 brushless motor
18Amp brushless ESC
8040 slow flyer prop
5- 8
11.1V 500-800mAh Li-po
Motor: ESC: Propeller: Servo: g Radio:4/ more channel Receiver:4/more channel Battery charger Battery:
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Warning
1. -EPP is not a toy and is not suitable for the flyer under 14 years.
2.Do not fly near houses or buildings children's play areas road traffic railways airports, overhead power lines and pylons. Do not fly over people.
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5.Do not fly in the strong winds.
6.Do not try to catch the plane by hand when it is flying.
7.The children who are younger than 14 years old should be assisted by an experienced adult when the plane is being flown.
The Pulama 3D If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property.
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Fly only in open areas, preferably AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio.
Assemble the kit according to the sequence provided in the instruction manual
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1. Horizontal Stabilizer
Fuselage - 1 Bottom Wing with Ailerons - 1 Top Wing with Ailerons - 1 Horizontal Stabilizer - 1 Elevator - 1 Rudder - 1 Outer Wing Struts - 2
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Wheel Covers - 2 Main Gear Wheels - 2 Landing Gear Struts - 2 Pushrod Supports - 4 Plain Wires 0. 8*360 - 1 Control Horns - 4 Carbon Fiber Strips 1* 4*800 - 3 Carbon Fiber Strips 1* 4*400 - 1 Carbon Fiber Rods 1. 3*700 - 7 Heat-Shrink Tubing 1. 5*400 - 1 Wood Screws - 4 Velcro 100mm - 1 Clevis - 12 Hinges - 25
Spoiling Flap
Kit Contents
Sand a 45º bevel into the b ot to m leading edge of the elevator.
Cut four slots where the hinges will be installed
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make sure the distance is symmetrical
Insert the hinges into the , then glue the cutslots .
Insert the elevator into the fuselage and center it.
Insert the stabilizer into the fuselage, against the elevator, glue the hinges on it.
Glue the carbon strips on the elevator.
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2. Vertical Stabilizer
Sand a 45º bevel into the left side of the leading edge of the rudder.
Sand a 45º bevel into the bottom of the leading edge of the four wing ailerons.
Cut sl ot s the
slots .
the same on stabilizer, then insert
the hinges into the , and glue the cut
Insert the hinges into the , then glue the cutslots .
Cut four slots where the hinges will be installed
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make sure the distance is symmetrical
Cut sl ot s the
slots
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the same on wings and wing ailerons, then insert the hinges into the , and glue the cut
Hinge the ailerons to the top wing, using the same techniques that you used to hinge the bottom wing.
Cut a piece of carbon fiber strip as long as the slot of the wing, then glue it to the slot.
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3. Wing
Glue the bottom wing to the fuselage, make sure the slots in the wing are pushed firmly over the mounting tabs on the fuselage.
Glue the h to orizontal stabilizer the fuselage.
Glue the two outer wing struts to the bottom wing, make sure the wing struts are perpendicular to the wing.
A
C
D
B
Make sure A=B, C =D.
Cut two carbon fiber strips as long as the slots of the outer wing struts, then glue them to the slots.
Glue the top wing to the center wing mount and the outer wing struts, make sure the wing is perfectly flat while the glue cures.
Glue the two carbon fiber rods to wings.
Push the carbon fiber rod down through the outer hole in the top wing (A) and slide it through the hole in the outer wing strut (B).Push the end of the carbon fiber rod through the inner hole in the bottom wing (C).
A
C
B
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Glue the two carbon fiber rods to the .stabilizer
Cut two pieces of carbon fiber rod of 160mm. Install them as above picture.
4. landing Gear
Push the landing gear strut into the precut hole in the fuselage side, then twist the landing gear strut so that the axle is straight.When satisfied with the alignment, glue the landing gear strut to the fuselage side and the bottom wing.
Inst all the two whe els and wheel c hocks. Keep 1 mm distance b etween whee l and its choc k. Apply some foam-friendly thick C/A to glu e the chocks.
Glue the two wheel covers together.
Slide one wheel cover onto each axle and up against the wheels. Align the wheel covers, then glue them securely to the axles.
Cut one piece of carbon fiber rod of 50mm, then insert it to the fuselage and glue it.
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Install the aileron control linkage.
Cut two pieces of carbon fiber rod to a length of 150mm, four pieces of heat-shrink tubing to a length of 25mm,four pieces of plain wire to a length of 38mm.Heat the heat-shrink material with a heat gun to shrink it into place. For extra security, apply some C/A to the end of the pushrod and allow it to "wick" into the joint.
5. Control System
Install the aileron, elevator and rudder servos into the servo mounting hole in the fuselage. Use some glue to secure them into place. Because the size of servos differs, you may need to cut the servo mounting hole larger to fit your particular servos.
Install the control horns.
Glue them to the ailerons.
Cut two pieces of carbon fiber rod of 60mm, then follow the same steps.
Install the rudder control linkage(480mm).
Slide two plywood pushrod supports over the end of the carbon fiber rod . Notice: Glue the plywood pushrod supports to the fuselage after finish the installation of linkage.
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6. Final Assembly
Install your battery into the battery compartment, using a piece of hook and loop material.
Mount your ESC and receiver, using a piece of hook and loop material.
Install the cabin door with the same way.Glue the spoiling flap to the wing.
Install the elevator control linkage(380mm).
7. Motor
Apply some foam-friendly C/A into the four motor mount screw holes in the firewall.
Install the motor assembly onto the firewall, using the four wood screws provided.
I nstall the and propeller onto the
motor.
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Balance Point
The Center of Gravity (C/G or Balance Point) is 72mm from the leading edge of the TOP wing, measured at the center of the wing. WAR NI NG F or t es t fl yi ng a nd g en er al s po rt f ly in g, w e suggest you balance the airplane at the C/G recommended above. For 3D flying, you may want to experiment moving the C/G back in small increments until you're satisfied with the result.
Control throws
Sport Flying Ailerons: (28mm)1. 10" Up and Down Elevator: (32.4mm) 1. 2 8" Up and Down Rudder: (40mm)1. 57" Right and Left 3D Flying Ailerons: (70mm)2.76" Up and Down Elevator: (81mm)3.19" Up and Down R udder: (100mm)3.94" Right and Left The control throws are measured from the widest point of the control surfaces
Exponential
Sport Flying Ailerons: 20% Elevator: 20% Rudder: 20% 3D Flying Ailerons: 35% - 50% Elevator: 35% - 50% R udder: 35% - 50% Exponential softens the response of the control surfaces around neutral stick. This makes the airplane easier to control while using such large control throws. The Exponential values shown are given as a percent. Please note that different brands of radio control systems may call for + or - Expo. Please check your transmitter's owners manual for more info.
Motor Thrust
To ensur e great fligh t performan ce and to be ab le to trim your a irplane pro perly, it is cr itical that y ou adjust the m otor thru st as describ ed. We suggest that you ad d 2 degrees of do wn-thrust a nd 1 degr ees of right- thrust. This can be achi eved by addin g a washer or two behi nd the top and ri ght side of the moto r (between th e motor and the fire wall). When s et properly, the trim for the el evator and th e rudder shou ld be neut ral. Fine-t une the down- thrust and righ t-thrust un til this trim i s achieved.
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