SPITFIRE 160
THE WINGS MAKER
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
Specifications
Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Specifications
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Wing Span: 80 in / 2030 mm
Wing Area: 1138 sq in / 73.4 sq dm
Flying Weight: 13 lbs / 5850 g
Fuselage Length: 68 in / 1730 mm
Requires: 2-stroke 1.60 engine,
6-channel radio w/ 9 servos
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
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Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT
and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you
find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The
manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will
not
extend to the parts that are good before
gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will not cover any parts modified by customer.
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
1
2
3
P.1
SPITFIRE 160
INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P. 1
P. 2
P. 3 - 12
P. 12-14
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Do not overlook this symbol!
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Must be purchased separately!
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm).
3mm
Warning!
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Parts List
P.2
COVERING:- TOUGHLON STL 203 LIGHT GRAY
TOUGHLON STL 100 WHITE
TOUGHLON STL 351 DARK BLUE
TOUGHLON STL 340 OLIVE DRAB
1.MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2.RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR -- 1 set
RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR COVER -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.8x45mm(For Retractable) -- 2 pcs
MAIN WHEEL Ø103mm -- 2 pcs
COLLAR Ø5.7mm w/set screw -- 2 sets
SCREW PM2x8mm -- 8 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 8 pcs
M2 NUT -- 8 pcs
WASHER d2xD5mm -- 16 pcs
COVERING FILM 45x75mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x28x62mm -- 2 pcs
3.SCREW PB2x14mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 16 pcs
FUEL
TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 8 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 4 pcs
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 4 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L) PL4111185 -- 4 sets
PUSHROD Ø1.8x105 w/Threads(For Aileron Servos) -- 2 pcs
PUSHROD Ø1.8x110 w/Threads(For Flap Servos) -- 2 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL 2x68x78mm -- 2 pairs
4.STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 2 pcs
STABILIZER TUBE Ø9.5x257mm -- 1 pc.
5.VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
6.TAIL LANDING GEAR PL710000
2 -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø30mm -- 1 pc.
COLLAR D2.6mm w/set screw -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
7.SCREW PB2x25mm -- 6 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112103 -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L) PL4111185 -- 2 sets
PUSHROD Ø1.8x778mm w/Threads(For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
8.SCREW PM2x30mm -- 3 pcs
M2 NUT -- 3 pcs
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS -- 2 pcs
RIGGING COUPLER Ø1.8x2.7mm w/Threads(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
WIRE Ø1x1040mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
TRI-HORN M3x14mm(L)(w/
o-Base For Rudder) -- 2 sets
COPPER TUBE d2.5xD3.2x8mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
9.ENGINE MOUNT PL511120 -- 1 set
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6x30mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d6xD15mm -- 4 pcs
BLIND NUT M6xD18mm -- 4 pcs
10.FUEL TANK 800cc PL1111810G -- 1 set
CABLE TIE 1.5x8x500mm -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE-SIDE TAPE 40x160mm -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x42x125mm(For Fixing Fuel Tank) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 8x8x42mm(For Throttle Servo Stand) -- 2 pcs
11.THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x350mm -- 1 pc.
w/Plastic Tube d2xD3x170mm -- 1 pc.
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT 4C-120 PL5214092 -- 1 set
INCLUDE:SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW KM3x20mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD12mm -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 -- 8 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M4 -- 4 pcs
ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT 1x10x77mm -- 1 pc.
12.LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm -- 3 sets
13.PLYWOOD 6x62x125mm(For Elevator Servo) -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 6x62x125mm(For Rudder Servo) -- 1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x12x119mm(For Plastic Tube) -- 1 pc.
BALSA 8x8x
62mm(For Elevator & Rudder Servos Stand) -- 4 pcs
SPONGE 60x70x125(For Radio Equipment) -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm -- 1 pc.
STRAPER PL4112102 -- 1 pc.
PUSHROD Ø1.8x70mm(For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
RIGGING Z BEND Ø1.8x27mm(For Rudder) -- 2 pcs
COPPER TUBE Ø2.5xD3.2x8mm -- 2 pcs
Y-CONNECTOR PL4410010 -- 1 set
14.COWLING -- 1 pc.
TRANSPARENT 3D TEMPLATE -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.6x12mm -- 4 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
QUICK RELEASE NYLON RIVET PL1208042 -- 10 pcs
SCREW KA2.3x8mm -- 10 pcs
PLASTIC SPINNER(w/alu.back plate) Ø114mm -- 1 set
15.SCREW PM3x75mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 8 pcs
WASHER d4xD15mm -- 2 pcs
SCREW HM4x40mm -- 2 pcs
SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x15mm -- 2 pcs
NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 -- 2 pcs
M3 NUT -- 2 pcs
WING TUBE Ø25.4x670mm -- 1 pc.
WING TUBE Ø9.5x325mm -- 1 pc.
WING PROTECTION -- 1 pc.
ALUMINUM PLATE 2mm(For Main Wing) -- 4 pcs
16.CANOPY -- 1 pc.
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE 6x800mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SIL
ICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT PC001103B -- 1 set
17.DECALS:A154DEC -- 1 set
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Flap & Aileron
1
Landing gear & Retract Servos
2
Bottom View
PM2x8mm Screw
8
M2
Nut
8
16
d2xD5
Washer
Covering Fil m
8
PWA 2.3 8mm Screwx
PWA 2 .3x8mm
d2xD5 mm
Was her
PM2x8 mm
M2 NUT
Bottom View
Aileron Serv o lead
2mm
1mm
Pre-glued
L
Retrac t Se rvos
R
Wheel
Down
Wheel
up
Wheel
Down
Wheel
up
32mm Travel
32mm Travel
Ply wood 3x 28x62 mm
or
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Flap & Aileron Servos
3
Æ1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under
side of control surfaces.
Push R od 1.8x 110mmØ
PB2x14mm Screw
PWA 2x8 mm Screw
PB2x25mm Screw
6
6
The existing slots are for 2 chan nels (mixing) o peration of the f laps.
Stra per
Push R od 1.8x 105mmØ
P.4
PWA2x 8mm
16
PB2x1 4m m
1.5mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(
L)
Clevis
PB2x25mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(
L)
Clevis
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
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5
B B'
B=B'
Vertical Fin & Rudder
pre- glued
Completed
Stabilizer & Elevator
4
A
A'
A=A'
PA3x12mm Screw
2
d3xD7mm Washer
2
PA3x12mm
Stab ilizer Tub e
D9.5 x257mm
d3xD7mm
97mm
60mm
Completed
Pre-glued
d3xD7 mm
PA3x12mm
2mm
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P.6
Pushrod
Ø1.8x778mm
Tail Landing Gear
6
1.5mm
PA3x12mmScrew
3mm
Set Screw
2.6mm Collar
2
1
1
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
2.5mm
3mm Set Scre w
PA3x12mm
Elevator Pushrod
7
PB 2x25 mm Screw
6
3 x 3 m m
S e t S c r e w
1
PB2x25mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Tri-horn
M3x14mm(
L)
Clevis
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
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9
!
Blind nut s are off-centered t o keep
the spinn er at the fuselage axi s.
Engine Mount
A: Inverted mount
M6x30mm Screw
4
4
4
d6xD15mm
Washer
M6xD18mm Blind Nut
Engine Mount
PL5111 20
B:Inclined mount
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at
side of control surfaces.
Rudder Pullwire
8
PM 2x30mm Screw
3
M2 Nut
3
PM2x30mm
M 2 N ut
Clevis
Rigging Coup ler
Ø1.8x27 mm
Fuel Tube
Ø 6x5mm
2mm
Ring
»135mm
»23mm
Copper Tube
d6xD15mm
M6x30mm
M6xD18mm
Apply thread locker to screws.
To seal off unused holes.
7.5mm
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Engine
Illustration is for inverted mounting. You can
mount the engine upright or sideways simply
by rotation the engine mount. Thrust angles
will not be affected.
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x350mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x170mm
11
152 mm
6.0 in
Install E ngine position
M4x35mm Screw
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
4
8
4
8
d4xD12mm Washer
KM3x20mm Washer
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
8
ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION
M3
KM3x 20 mm
Counter Sink
4.1mm
5.1mm
3.2mm
Make sure the rounded
edges are facing the shock
absorbing SILICON PAD.
3 . 2 m m
d4xD12mm
M4x3 5mm
3
Fuel Tank
10
Inst all Plywo od 3x41x1 25mm
Plywood
3x41x125mm
(For f ixing fue l tank)
Fuel Tank
800c c
Bott om View
Fuel Tank
800cc
Balsa
8x8x41mm
M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
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Please refer to attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
Servo Set
3x3mm Set Screw
Linkage C onnector
M2
Nut
2mm Washer
3
3
3
3
LINK AGE CONNE CTOR
12
Throttle Pushwire
3mm
Included with the radio
Set.
Thro ttle Serv o.
2mm
2mm
M2 Nut
2mm
Servos
13
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Front
Throttle pushr od
Ø1.2x350mm
Bottom View
Throttle Ser vo
Plywood
3x12x119m m
Elevator Servo
Pushrod
Connector
(
J1
)
Pushrod Ø1.8x70
J1
J2
KM2x8mm
M2 Nut
Elevat or Pushro d
Ø1.8x7 0mm
Plastic Tube
d2xD3x17 0m m
Battery
Copper Tube
Press down t he c en te r
1/3 portion
1mm
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Switch
Elevator Ser vo
Balsa
6x62x125 m m
Rigging Z Bend
Straper
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Rudder Servo
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Balsa
8x8x62mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Balsa
6x62x125 m m
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Cowling
PWA2.6x12 mm Screw
d1.5xD6.5 mm Silicon Grommet
Firs t insert th e grommet t o the cowli ng then app ly screw.
4
4mm
KA2.3x8mm
14
10
KA2.3x8mm
Screw
10
4
Quick Release Nylon Rivet
Quick Release Nylon Rivet
Main Wing
PM3x75mm Screw
HM4x40mm Screw
M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3x15mm Screw
8
2
2
2
2
d3xD7mm
Washer
2
M3 Nut
2
d4xD15mm
Washer
HM4x 40mm
d4xD 15mm
Wing Pro tection
Bottom View
Bottom View
Wing Tu be D 25.4x67 0mm
Wing Tu be D 9.5x 325m m
15
PM3x75mm
d3xD 7m m
d
3xD7mm
Nylon Insert Lock Nut
M3
M3x1 5mm
d3xD7m m
d
3xD7mm
M3
Up
Down
Fus elage
Cow ling
PWA 2.6 x 1 2 mm
d1. 5 x D6.5 mm
Sil icon Gr ommet
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PWA2. 3x8mm
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
4
4
16
Canopy
First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw.
Sili con Gromm et
d1.5 xD6.5mm
Apply double-sided tape
Pilo t
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as
shown in the diagrams.
B B'
C
C'
A = A '
B = B '
C = C '
Wing Setting
17
A A'
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1mm
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Control Throws
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram.
These throws are good for general flying. You can
adjust according to your personal preference.
C.G.
116mm
4.6in
25mm
25mm
55mm
55mm
Elev ator
Rudd er
35mm
20mm
20mm
Aile rons ( away f rom fusel age )
Flap s (near fus elage )
Important Safety Precautions
First tim e flyer should never f ly by himself / her self. Assist ance from experien ced flyer is
absolut ely necessary.
Pre - fligh t adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly
adjusted aircraft.
pre -
Make sure the ai r field is spacio us, never fly the p lane too close to p eople and never g et
too close t o a running prope ller.
If you find w rinkles on the co vering as a resul t of weather changes , you can use hot iron
to remove the wrinkles.
Please begin with lower tempe rature settin g and gradually r aise
the temperat ure until the wri nkles are gone.
Too hot an iron may dam age the coverin g.
Check and re-t ighten up all fac tory assemble d screws, use thread locker if applic able.
SPITFIRE 160 is specially designed to be powered by 1.60 2-stroke glow engine, using
a more powerful engine does not mean better performanc e. In fact, over pow ered engine
may cause severe damage and injuries.
Warning!
When Flaps are lowered, nose of model will rise. The nose-up varies with the speed at which
the model is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered. Check
effect of flaps at higher altitude to avoid surprises during landing. You may apply down trim
of the elevator to compensate for the nose-up effect when lowering the flaps. Taking off with
flaps lowered is not recommended, as the increased drag may require a longer runway and
more engine power for the
model.
Measure C.G. with the wheels in retracted position.
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The ideal C.G. position is 116mm (4.6 in) behind the leading edge measured
at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G. specified,
add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before
flying.
If you are converting this model to electric, please move the C.G. forward 10% of
current C.G. distance from leading edge to compensate for weight of fuel.
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ADDENDUM
Landing Gear
Should you need to bend the landing gear wire, use the radio control to open
or close the gear to 25% from fully retracted position and switch off the receiver.
It is safer to bend the wire in this position. Bending the wire in fully open position
may damage the supporting structure.
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector
into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of
screw is cleared from
servo horn.
Add washer to reduce
play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut
against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread
locker.
After fastening the round nut, make sure that
the linkage connector can rotate freely.
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Should you require to bend the anding gear wire, please insert
a round metal bar into the spring coil and apply force there as
leverage. Bending the wire directly may damage the mounting
block structure.
l
Round metal bar
P.14
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