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96in Super Decathlon ARF
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 96in (2438mm)
Length: 63.5 in (1614mm)
Weight: Approx. 13lbs (6.5kg)
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of Super Decathlon ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your
generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup
and use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the
products necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing,
and we are grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you will find our setup suggestions to be
helpful, and enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at
support@valuehobby.com
Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value
Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to
modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the
material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user
assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby,
as a R/C product vendor, provides a top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality
and flight characteristics of the finished model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the
performance for the completed model and representations are expressed or implied as to the performance
of the completed model. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this
product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately, in new and unused condition.
Safety in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these
important guidelines: ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools. Safety glasses are the best way to protect your eyes. ALWAYS protect your body, especially
your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Do not cut toward
exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches where they can roll off or
be knocked off. ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools. ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
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Safety in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers.
It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached.Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
CA Glue - Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional - Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some
wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the
flying field. These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and
shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your
airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may
be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane. The best tool to
use is a hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and
this will remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering,
either by causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will
shrink at low temperature with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermal
activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy. If you need
to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. DO NOT use alcohol on these parts.
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Main Parts:
Cowling x 1
Fuselage x 1
Wing panel x 2
Stab and elevator x 1
Rudder x 1
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Accessories:
Accessories for wings
Wing Tube x 1
Wing Nylon Screw x 2
Ball Link x 4 set
Control Horn x 2
Servo Extended Arm x 2
Wood Cover for Wing Strut x 2
Wing Strut x 1set
M2 x 20mm Screws for Wing Strut x 4
M3 x 15mm Screws for Wing Strut x 6
M2 Washer x 8
M3 Washer x 6
M2 x 15mm Screws for Wing Strut x 4
M2 Locknut x 8
M2 x 8mm Self-tapping Screws with Washer x 16
M2.5 x 75mm Push Rod x 2
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Accessories for fuselage
M3 x 15mm screws for canopy x 2
M3 x 12mm screws for cowling x 4
450cc Fuel Tank x 1 set
Upper Window x 1
Side Window x 1set
M2 x 8 Self-tapping screws with washer x 4
Accessories for landing gear
Main Landing Gear x 1
M4 x 15 screws for main landing gear x 3
M4 Washer x 3
Wheel Pant x 1 Pair
Axle x 2
Wheel Collar x 4
M3 x 12 Screws for Wheel Pant x 4
Accessories for stab
Control Horn x 2
Ball Links x 4
Servo Extended Arm x 2
Pushrod Wire x 2
Accessories for rudder
Pull-pull Servo Arm x 1
Ball Link x 4
Servo Extended Arm x 2
1100mm Steel Cable x 2
550mm Steel Cable x 4
Fitting x 10
M2 x 10mm Screws x 2
M2 x 20mm Screws x 3
M2 Washer x 6
M2 nut x 3
Brass Link x 12
Brass Tube x 12
Servo Extension Safety Clip x 6
Other
200mm Pushrod for Engine x 1
M5 Washer x 4
M2 Push Rod Connector x 1
M5 x 20mm Socket Screws for Engine x 4
Tail Wheel Assembly
Hinges x 22
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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT
Product Quantity
Radio
Transmitter and receiver with minimum 6CH 1
Servo
High torque standard servo 6
Servo Extension
24in heavy duty extension
4
Y-Harness
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RECOMMENDED Engine SETUP
Product
Motor
30cc-60cc gasoline engine, such as DLE 30 or DLE 55
Prop
18 x 8
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Section1. Aileron and aileron servo installation
Step1. Insert four hinges into the slots in the aileron.
Step2. Attach the aileron to the wing through the hinges.
Step3. Apply the thin CA to each of the four hinges.
Apply CA to both the top and bottom of the hinges.
Step4. Repeat step1 to step3 to finish the other aileron
installation.
Step5. Use the hobby knife to remove the covering as
shown below.
Step6. Locate the items shown below.
Step7. Install the servo arm extension to the aileron
servo, and connect the servo extension to the servo wire
using the safety clip.
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