JE2028 V.2
Assembly Instructions
Warranty
Thunder Tiger Corp. guarantees this model kit to be free from defects in both material and
workmanship at date of manufacture. This warranty does not cover any components
damaged by use or modification, and in no case shall Thunder Tiger's liability exceed the
original purchase price of the kit. Thunder Tiger also reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty without notice.
Since Thunder Tiger Corp. has no control over possible shipping damages or construction
by the modeler, no liability can be assumed nor accepted for damage resulting from the
use by the user or the final user-assembled product. By the act of using this userassembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to
accept this liability, he should return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of
purchase for a full refund.
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No.4509
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TIGER
STICK 40
Specification:
Wing Span: 58.5” (1485mm)
Length: 50.1” (1272mm)
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Wing Area: 714sq.in. (46dm)
Weight: 5lbs. (2.2kg)
Radio: 4CH Req’d
Engine: 40-46 Req’d
TIGER STICK 40
TIGER
STICK 40
MEMO
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
A checklist is also provided on the next page which
will make shopping for these items easier.
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
Radio - A 4- channel radio with 4 standard servos is
required. Most lower priced 4-channel radios only
come with three standard servos so you may need to
purchase the fourth servo separately.
All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the best looking, easiest building and
best flying ARF sport flyer available the Tiger Stick 40.The kit features state-of-the-art
engineering that provides quick and easy assemble of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will
give you an enjoyable and educational experience.
To gain the most from this airplane kit, it is important that you read the instructions thoroughly
and then follow them exactly. This instruction manual has been written with a novice modelers in
mind, but includes many hints and modeling tips that even experienced modeler can benefit from.
We strongly suggest that you read through the construction sequence and eliminate many
questions you might have if you did not read the manual prior to starting the actual construction.
The first thing you should do before beginning assembly is to check the contents of your kit
against the parts list on pages 4 and 5. If any parts are missing, contact your dealer or authorised
Thunder Tiger Distributors immediately for replacement.
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INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED.......................................................................................2
ITEMS NEEDED.....................................................................................................3
PARTS DRAWING...............................................................................................................4-5
PRE-ASSEMBLE NOTES....................................................................................6
WING..........................................................................................................6-8
FUSELAGE..............................................................................................................8
ENGINE........................................................................................................8-9
FUEL TANK...........................................................................................................9
TAIL.............................................................................................................9-10
RADIO......................................................................................................11
CONTROL THROWS......................................................................................................12
BALANCE......................................................................................13
FLIGHT CHECK & SAFETY CAUTIONS............................................................................14-15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No.1263-65
ACCESSORIES
TIGER STICK 40
Carry Master-Thunder Tiger offer a complete
organizer of field equipment. All you need is included.
Tools-Model assembly can be much easier if the proper
tools are used. Therefore we have included in our
checklist to above, a complete listing of all the tools we
used to assemble our prototype models. As you will
notice, many household tools can be utilized during
construction.
Engine The Thunder Tiger GP-42 and F-75S are the ideal
engines for this airplane. These quiet running engines are
easy to start, require no special break in periods, are very
easy to maintain and will last for years.
Flight Equipment There are several “support” items
that you will need to purchase in order to get your engine
running and your plane in the air. These are listed at the
bottom.
ITEMS NEEDED
Comprehensive Items Needed Check List
4-Channel Radio with 4 Standard Servos
5-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
30-Minute Epoxy (4 ounces or so)
“Thin” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
“Thick” Instant Adhesive (1/2 ounce)
Hobby Knife and Blades
Epoxy Mixing Sticks and/or Brushes
Sandpaper (150 grit)
Masking Tape
Rubbing Alcohol
Paper Towels
Ruler
90 Degree Triangle
Fine-Point, Felt-Tip Pen
Misc. Household Tools
Drill and Bits (1/16", 3/32")
Flight Equipment Needed Check List
Foam Rubber Padding for the radio
Stick on Lead Strip for balancing the plane
3 or 4 Props (see engine instructions)
10%-15% Glow Fuel
Fuel Pump or Bulb
Electric Starter or “ Chicken Stick”
Glow starter
Extra Glow Plug(s)
Silicon Tubing
Adhesives- You will need two types of adhesives for the
Tiger STICK - Epoxy and Instant ( cyanoacrylate )
adhesives. We recommend that you purchase both 5minute and 30-minute epoxy to cut down on assembly
time, but you can get by with only 30-minute epoxy if time
is no important. You will also need a small bottle of both
"Thick" and "Thin" instant adhesive.
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No.9041
No.9802
PARTS DRAWINGS
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2-1/4” Spinner (1)
AS9144 Tail Gear Set
3102 Adjust Engine Mount
PE0009 Hardware Set
3283W Spinner Set
AS9147 Control Horn
3263 Fuel Tank
3x3mm Set Screw (1)
Allen Wrench (1)
Push Rod
Connector (1)
2mm Washer (2)
2mm Hex Nut (1)
3x12mm
Screw (2)Hatch
Backplate (1)
3x16mm Wood Screw (4)
Engine Mount Plate (1)
Beams (L/1, R/1)
As9145 Rudd/Elev. Pushrod
3292 Wheel Set
Wheel (2)
Elev (1)
2.3X12mm Screw (4)
Nut Plate (2)
Control Horn (2)
Al. Main Gear (1)
300cc Fuel Tank (1)
Clunk (1)
Cap(1)
90-degree Nipple (1)
Rubber Stopper (1)
Silicone Tube (1) Straight Nipple (1)
Tail Gear (1)
4X20mm Screw (4)
Tail Wheel (1)
Collar (1)
AS9146 Landing Gear Set
3X14mm Screw (3)
3mm Flat
Washer (3)
4mm Lock Nut (2)
Collar (2)
4x35mm Screw (2)
3x3mm
Set Screw (1)
3x12mm
Wood Screw (2)
Mounting Strip (1)
3x4mm
Set Screw (2)
Rudd (1)
Clevis (2)
Silicon Ring (2)
Fuselage (1)
PARTS DRAWINGS
AS9141 Aileron Pushrod
AS9139 Fuselage Set
AS9140 Wing Set
AS9142 Forward Pushrod
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Left Wing (1)
Right Wing (1)
Aileron Servo Tray (1) Plastic Wing Plate (1)
Torque Rod Horn (2)
Wing Joiners (1)
Fin/Rudder (1)
Stab./Elevator (1)
Clevis (2)
Pushrod (2)
0.05" Piano Wire (2)
AS9143 Tail Feathers
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4X40mm Wing Bolt (4)
3X15mm Screw (2)
4mm Flat
Washer (4)
3mm
Washer (2)
CA Hinge(8)
Silicon Ring (2)
CA Hinge(7)
WING
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7.Glue the aileron servo tray in place with either epoxy
or CA. If you use CA, you will have to bend the servo tray
to conform to the dihedral joint. If you use epoxy, just
use enough epoxy to fill the gaps between the tray and
the wing.
5.Center the die-cut 1-8''plywood aileron servo tray over
the aileron servo cutout. While carefully holding the tray
in place, mark around outside of the tray with a finepoint, felt-tip marker.
8.Lightly sand the edges and one side of the plastic wing
protector to remove any roughness and help the glue
stick to the plastic. Use thick CA or epoxy to glue the
wing protector to the top surface of the wing so it is
centered over the wing joint and flush with the wing
trailing edge.
9. To hinge the ailerons, remove the clear tape that
holds one of the ailerons in place. Pull the aileron off
the wing, revealing hinges. Center these hinges in
their slots in the AILERON. Apply expoy to both torque
rod and its hole in ailron next secure hinges with THIN
CA, letting it wick into the joint. Glue both sides of the
hinge.
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6.CAREFULLY cut through the covering ONLY, following
the outside lines of the servo tray. Do not press hard
enough to cut into the balsa sheeting. Peel the covering
away.
10.Screw a nylon torque rod horn onto each aileron
torque rod until there is 3/4''between the hole in the
horn and the surface of the wing.
3/ 4"
(2cm)
PREASSEMBLY
PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES
1. If you are not an experienced R/C pilot, plan to have a
fully competent pilot check your completed model and
help you with your first flights. Even though we have tried
to provide you with a very thorough instruction manual,
R/C models are rather complicated and an experienced
modeler can quickly check over your model to make sure
your first flights are successful.
2. Please assemble your model exactly according to these
instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change the Tiger
Stick 40 in any way as doing so may adversely change
its flying characteristics.
3. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of
this kit against the parts drawing make sure that no parts
are missing or damaged. This will also help you to
become familiar with each component of your plane. If
you find that any of the parts are either missing or
damaged, please contact your dealer immediately for
replacement.
Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if
construction has begun.
4. Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure
you are using the correct part and that it fits well before
assembling. No amount of glue can make up for a poor
fitting part.
WING ASSEMBLY
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3.Mix up an ample amount of 30-minute epoxy and coat
the inside of both wing panel joiner slots and the center
rib on one wing panel with adhesive. Lightly coat one half
of the joiner with epoxy and slide it into one wing panel.
TIGER STICK 40
1.Use a fine-tip maker to mark a rectangle starting at the
back edge of the AFT 1/8'' plywood web on the bottom of
both wing panels. The rectangle should be 3/8''wide and
extend to the pre-cut slot in the center rib.
2.Use a hobby knife to cut out the rectangle and a notch
for the servo leads as shown. Test fit your aileron servo
into the slot to make sure it is long enough.
4. Lightly coat the other side of the joiner with epoxy and
slide the other wing panel up against the first panel.
Firmly press the wing panels together and wipe off any
excess epoxy with a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
Make each other and use masking tape to hold them in
place while the epoxy cures. After the epoxy has fully
cured, remove the masking tape.
FUSELAGE
ENGINE
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11. Thread a metal clevis onto each of the 12''threaded
rods until approximately 3/16'' of threads are inside the
clevis. Snap the clevises onto the torque rod horns. This
is all we will do to the wing until the section titled radio
installation.
INSTALL THE MAIN GEAR
12.Locate the main landing gear mounting area, secure
the landing gear with three 3x14mm screws and M3
washers.
INSTALL THE ENGINE
14.Attach the engine mount plate and both mounting
beams to the firewall using the 4x20mm screws and M4
washers provided. Securely tighten the screw to pull the
blind nuts tightly against the firewall after you done the
step 16.
16.Set the engine on the mount and adjust the beams if
necessary, so that they are almost touching both sides
of the engine crankcase and are centered in relation to
the engine mount back plate. Now position the engine
approximately 3/8” from the front of the mounting
beams.
17.Remove the engine and drill a 3/32''(2.3mm) hole at
each of the four marks you just made. “Brake-in” the
mounting holes by inserting a 3X15mm wood screw into
each hole without the engine in place. A drop of oil in
each hole may help the screws thread in easier.
18. Hook the “Z” bend onto your engine's throttle arm
and move the engine into position. You may have to
bend some jogs in the wire to prevent binding of the
linkage. Screw the engine in place on the mount.
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13. Install the wheels onto the main gear using the
supplied wheel collars, 3X4mm setscrew, M4 locknut
and 4x35mm screw. Make sure the wheel rotates freely
after installation.
INSTALL THE FUEL TANK
19.Assemble the fuel tank by first cutting the silicone
tube to 2-1/2'' in length. Press the straight plastic nipple
(the 90 degree nipple is not used in this plane) into the
rubber stopper (Saliva will ease insertion.) Now slip the
silicone tubing onto the nipple and insert the metal clunk
into the other end of the tubing. Insert this assembly into
the tank (clunk first) and securely tighten the threaded
cap on to hold everything together.
20. Install the muffler as shown. Attach a 6'' piece of
standard fuel line (not furnished) to both the fuel outlet
nipple and the vent nipple on the tank.
Slide the fuel tank (cap end first) into the front of the
fuselage, threading the fuel lines through the oblong
hole in the firewall. The tubing coming from the tank's
fuel outlet (center) goes to the carb and the tubing from
the vent (upper) goes to the muffler's pressure fitting.
Trim the length as needed. The tank fits tightly in the
former.
INSTALL THE TAIL GROUP
21.Remove the elevator and rudder. Locate the torque
rod hole at the bottom of rudder then epoxy the tail gear
in place as shown.
15.Locate a pre-drilled hole at the right side of the
firewall then insert the throttle pushrod.
RADIO
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27.Locate the control horns and 2.3X12mm screws.
Snap the clevis onto the control horns. Now position this
horn onto the Rudder in such a way that the nyrod runs
straight and the holes in the control horn are in line with
the hinge line of the stabilizer. Mark the location of the
control horn mounting holes on the elevator. Next, drill
3/32'' holes where marked.
INSTALL THE RADIO
28.Mount three servos on the servo tray which is
already installed in your fuselage. Note their orientation
in the photo. Follow your radio's instruction manual and
make sure you use the grommets, eyelets, and screws
furnished with your radio. Drill 1/16'' pilot holes for the
mounting screws before insertion.
29. Install the EZ connector with M2 washers and nut.
Apply Loctite or CA to keep M2 nut in place. Hint: make
sure the EZ connector is rotate freely after installation
so you may enlarge the hole on servo horn by 5/64" drill
bit.
30. Remove the servo horn from the servo then
insert the Z-bend end onto the 2nd hole of the
servo horn. Place the horn on servo as shown
make sure it is in neutral position. Next insert the
throttle pushrd wire through the EZ connector.
Secure in place using a 3mm set screw. Carefully
adjust the control throws as page 12 shown.
31.Insert the Z bend end to the servo horn then thread
the clevis on the rod and snap onto the torque rod horn.
Adjust the clevis if necessary to make sure aileron and
servo are in neutral position.
32. Locate the switch cover then secure it on thefuselage
left side.
TAI L
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22. Remove the contact area of horizontal stab, apply
epoxy at the glue area then secure the stab in place with
3x14mm screw and M3 wahser.
25.Attach the elevator and apply the CA at hinge area.
Make sure elevator moves free after cured.
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A
A'
A=A'
The fin is perpendicular to the stab. Both stab tips to the
main wing are equal from the rear view (A=A')
26. Remove the covering on the slot. The rudder and
elevator guide tube pushrods have already been preassembled at the factory. Insert the rudder pushrods
thread end first, into the fuselage and exits the slot on
the top of the rear fuselage. Locate the clevis, thread
the clevis onto the threaded end at least 1/4'' in length.
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23. Trim away the covering at the rear of fuselage where
vertical fin goes. Glue the stab and fin to the fuselage
with epoxy, keeping the stab and fin in position as
diagram shown.
24. Secure the tail gear mounting strip with two 3x12mm
wood screws.
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BALANCE
With the radio system still on, move the throttle trim
lever up the middle. This should open the carburetor
barrel up slightly(1/32"-1/16") and allow the engine to
idle satisfactorily. To shut the engine off from the
transmitter, simply move the throttle stick and trim lever
all the way down. Now move the throttle stick up and
watch the carburetor barrel. It should reach full open at
the same time the stick reaches it end point. If it does
not follow the instructions below. If the barrel does not
open all the way, move the pushrod in one hole in the
carburetor throttle arm. If the carburetor barrel reaches
full open and makes the servo " hum" very early in the
transmitter sticks movement, move the pushrod
connector in on the servo horn( to a hole that is closer to
the center of horn).
Open Slightly
Barrel Open
IMPORTANT- Do not attempt to fly your model before
completing this every important section. A model that is
not properly balanced will be unstable and could cause
serious damage and /or injury.
The balance point for this model is 4-1/8’' behind the
leading edge of the wing. Measure this distance and
mark it on both sides of the fuselage right under the wing.
With your model fully assembled but without fuel, pick it
up with your index fingers at each of the two balance
marks you made earlier. If balanced properly, the plane
will hang horizontally. If the plane hangs with the tail
down, then you need to add (or redistribute) some
weight in the nose. Usually the plane will either balance
or hang slightly tail heavy. The easiest cure for a tailheavy plane is to move the receiver and battery forward
as far as possible. If the plane hangs nose down, then
you need to add some weight to the tail. Stick-on lead
weights are available from your hobby dealer that will
BALANCING YOUR PLANE
4-1/8”
Tiger
make adding weight a simple task. Once you have
everything positioned as necessary, wrap your
receiver and battery pack in 1/4' ' or 1/2' ' thick
foam for protection.
If you are an experienced pilot, some of the following
text will not apply to you. Simply disregard references
to “your first flights”.
LOCATE A GOOD FLYING SITE
Generally, the best place to fly your model is at AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics) charactered club field.
Your local hobby dealer can tell you if there is such a
club a club in your area or write the AMA for information.
It is also a good idea to join this organization before
flying your model since they offer liability insurance that
can protect you if your model causes damage or injury
to others.
If there is not a chartered club field in your community,
you will need to find a large area free of obstructions,
which has a smooth grass or asphalt surface to be used
as a runway. For safety's sake, it should be located well
away from houses, building schools, power lines and
airport. If you will be flying within 6 mile of an airport,
you should check with the airport manager before flying
your model.
PRE-FLIGHT
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Dr.
Muncie, In 47302-9252
Tel:(800)435-9262
Fax:(765)289-4248
The batteries are the heart of your radio system. Make
sure you have fully charged batteries! With
rechargeable batteries, follow the manufacturers
instructions to make sure the batteries are fully charged,
especially the first time the radio is used.
If your radio uses dry cells, make sure your batteries are
in new condition. You have a lot of money invested in
this project so it is not worth the risk of using old
batteries.
A NOTE ON BATTERIES
You should perform these checks before each flying
session.
1. Check all control surfaces for possible looseness or
deterioration.
2. Check all screws, rubber band, clevises, nuts and all
other connectors to make sure they are securely
fastened.
3. Check which radio frequencies are being used. Do not
turn your radio until absolutely sure you are the only one
operating on that frequency.
4. Check for proper operation of all control surfaces.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
CONTROL THROWS
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33.Wrap your receiver and battery with packing foam
which is available at local hobby shop. Install the
receiver and battery in the front of the servo tray.
Receiver is near the servo tray and battery is far from
the servo tray as shown.
Drill a 1/16'' hole through the fuselage side, about one
inch behind the switch mount. From the inside out,
thread the receiver antenna through this hole. You may
want to tie a knot in the antenna 3'' or 4'' from the
receiver to act as a strain relief. Attach the end of the
antenna to the top of the vertical fin with a small #10
rubber band and a T-pin. Maintain only a slight amount
of tension on the antenna wire.
34.Correctly install the prop in front of the spinner
backplate using the engine prop washer and prop nut.
Note that the spinner backplate has two little posts that
must be rotated up against the prop blade before the
spinner will fit on. Rotate the prop counter clockwise
until it is vertical when it is against the engine's
compression stroke. Securely tighten the prop nut using
a prop wrench or correctly fitting wrench. It is not a good
idea to use pliers when tightening the prop nut! Attach
the spinner to the spinner backplate using the two
3x12mm self tapping screws provided.
Make sure the direction of servo moves correctly. If not
switch the reversing switch on the transmitter. If the
control surface does not move far enough, either move
the pushrod out farther on the servo horn or move the
clevis in farther on the control horn. If the control
surface moves too much, either move the pushrod in on
the servo horn or move the clevis out farther on the
control horn. Adjust the control throws as following
suggested.
CONTROL THROWS
Elevator-High Rate
1/2",12mm
1/2",12mm
Elevator-Low Rate
3/8",9.5mm
3/8",9.5mm
Aileron-High Rate
1/2",12mm
1/2",12mm
Aileron-Low Rate
3/8",9.5mm
3/8",9.5mm
Rudder
1-1/4",30mm
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Grasp the throttle pushrod, and while looking at the
opening in the top of the carburetor, adjust the pushrod
until the throttle barrel( inside ) is all the way closed.
Tighten the setscrew in the pushrod connector to secure
the pushrod in that postion. Cut off the excess throttle
pushrod approximately 1/2" past the EZ connector.
Barrel Closed
Congratulations!! Now the Tiger Stick is
ready to fly. Pease do the radio movement
check as well as the balance and contrl
throw before you go to fly. All Thunder
Tiger staff hope you enjoy fying your new
Tiger Stick.
1-1/4",30mm
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3.Clean the plane with paper towels and a light-duty
spray cleanser. Keeping your plane clean will make it last
longer and keep it looking nice.
4.Put a few drops of after-run or light oil in the carburetor
and turn the prop over a few times (without the glow plug
ignited) to distribute the oil throughout the engine.
5.Inspect the prop and replace it if any chips or cracks
are found.
6.Inspect the entire plane for covering tears, new dings
and dents, loose screws and connect connectors and
any other wear and tear.
7.Use a voltmeter to check the receiver battery voltage.
If it is low, you now know not to fly so long next time. If it
is still high, you should be able to fly a little longer next
session.
1.Wear safety glasses when starting and running all
model engines.
2.Model engine fuel is very flammable and the flame is
very dangerous because it is almost invisible! Do not
smoke or allow sparks, high heat or other flames near
the fuel.
3.Do not run model engines inside garage or other
closed room as they give off large amounts of deadly
carbon monoxide gas.
4.Do not run model engines around gravel, sand or other
loose debris. These materials will be ingested through
the carburetor and can also be kicked up by the prop.
5.Always stay behind the propeller when the engine is
9.If you hear any unusual noises while your plane is
flying, land at once and determine the problem before
returning to the air. Control surface flutter, which often
emits a low-pitched Buzz, can quickly destroy an
airplane and should not be ignored. Flutter is usually
caused by sloppy control surfaces and is generally
relatively easy to cure.
running. Make all engine adjustments from behind the
engine. Under no circumstances should you allow your
face or body near the plane on rotation of the propeller
when the engine is running.
6.Do not allow loose clothing or other loose objects close
to the prop.
7.To stop an engine, cut off the fuel or air supply to the
engine. Do not throw rags or other objects into the prop to
stop the engine.
8.Do not touch the engine or muffler during or right after it
has been running-It gets very hot!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
Learning to fly a radio control aircraft can be very exiting,
but it is important that you thoroughly understand the
basics of flight and controls before you attempt your first
flights. Therefore, we highly recommend that you seek
the expertise of an experienced instructor pilot for the
first few flights. He (or she ) can get you in the air much
more smoothly than trying everything yourself for the
first time.
FLYING
GETTING ORIENTED
We recommend that you find a large smooth and clear
surface to practice taxing your airplane around in before
you try to take off. To taxi, you only need to use the
rudder stick. At the slow speeds encountered during
taxing, the elevator and ailerons will not be effective.
The first and most important thing to remember when
controlling model aircraft is: the model controls are set
up to operate as if you were sitting in the cockpit of the
model. This means that when you pull back (down) on
the elevator stick the nose of the plane will go up.
Moving the rudder stick to the right will “yaw” the plane
to the right and moving the aileron stick to the right will
“roll” the plane to the right. Pretty simple right? Well, not
quite. Since you are really standing on the ground and
not sitting in the plane, this is how the controls work
when you are facing the same direction the plane is
flying. The problem is that when the plane is flying
towards you, the rudder and aileron controls seem
reversed to the inexperienced pilot. This is the reason
we recommend that you practice taxing around in a large
open area to try and get used to the control reversal.
During your first few flights, try to face the direction that
the plane is flying and looking over your shoulder as
needed. This makes it a little easier to pretend that your
sitting in the cockpit.
FIRST FLIGHT
When you are comfortable with the controls, you should
be ready for your first flight. Go over the Pre-Flight
Check List one more time for good measure and taxi out
the runway (hopefully with an experienced pilot by your
side). Point the model directly into the wind and
gradually increase the throttle to full throttle. As the
model starts rolling forward it may try to turn to the left
due to the engine torque. Apply enough right rudder to
keep the plane rolling relatively straight into the wind. If
you built the model with right thrust, this tendency may
not be noticeable. As the plane picks up speed, the right
rudder input can be reduced.
Once the plane reaches flying speed, it will probably try
to fly by itself. If the grass seems to be impeding take off ,
a very slight amount of “up” elevator can be applied, but
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If you get disoriented or the plane gets out of control,
simply take your hands off all the controls and allow the
plane to stabilize. Clear your head and try to picture
yourself sitting in the cockpit. Then input the required
control movements to get the plane back on the correct
flight path. If you run out of time or flying space and
realize the plane is going to hit something (ground, tree,
etc), pull the throttle back to idle and pull the elevator
stick back about half way. This will reduce the speed of
the plane and minimize the damage sustained.
When you are ready to land, do a coupler of slow fly-bys
at a safe altitude to get familiar with the plane's slowflying characteristics. An important factor to remember
here is that you should regulate you altitude with the
throttle not the elevator as you might expect. Practice
raising the nose of plane slightly with a touch of “up”
elevator and then using the throttle to regulate the
plane’s altitude. When you are ready to land, fly
downwind past the runway. When the plane is a
hundred yards or so downwind, reduce the throttle
almost an idle and turn 90 degrees towards the runway.
Fly straight for a second or two until the plane is almost
even with the runway. Turn 90 degrees again and fly
directly toward the runway using the throttle to govern
how quickly the plane is descending. Keep the nose of
plane up slightly with the elevator and allow the plane to
fly gently onto the runway. Do not try to stretch the glide
path without increasing the throttle or the plane may
stall.
POST-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
5. Check the level of charge in both the transmitter and
receiver batteries before flying.
6. Range check the radio both with and without the
engine running! Follow the radio manufacturer's
instructions for this.
it is very important that you do not apply too much up
elevator too early or the plane will stall and roll over into
the ground.
As the plane becomes airborne, reduce the “up” elevator
and allow the plane to pick up flying speed while gently
gaining altitude. Once a safe flying speed and altitude
has been obtained, feel free to turn the airplane back
toward the flying field. Make all control inputs smoothly
and gradually so you can see the effect they have on the
plane. A small amount of “up” elevator will need to be
applied to keep plane level during turns. You should be
able to reduce the throttle to about ½ throttle for normal
cruising flight which will reduce the flying speed and give
you more time to think about what is going on. You will
find that once airborne, you can fly the plane with only the
aileron and elevator sticks. This is perfectly fine and will
make it much easier for you to learn.
If the plane has a tendency to turn, roll, climb, or dive, you
can adjust the transmitter trims to correct this. On your
first flights, it might be a good idea to have an
experienced pilot make the adjustments for you while you
fly the plane.
1.Be sure that both the transmitter and receiver switches
are turned off.
2.Drain all excess fuel from the tank. Fuel left in the tank
for extended periods can “gunk up” the tank, fittings and
carburetor.
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