Value Hobby LASER Instruction Manual

8mm LASER

Instruction Manual

Specifications

Wingspan: 800 mm (31.5 in)

Length: 790 mm (31.1 in)

Wing Area: 14.6sq dm (226.3sq in)

Flying Weight: Approx. 250 g (8.5oz)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of Laser 8mm EPP Airplane 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’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at [phone] or email us at
[e-mail]

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
Hot glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set 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.

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Main Parts

1. Wings

2. Horizontal fuselage

3. Vertical fuselage

4. Tail

5. Foam accessories

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Accessories:

List:

1.

Fiberglass parts including motor mount x 1, control horn x 3, elevator control horn x1. wheel x 2,
landing gear mounting plate x1, aileron servo arm extension x 1, rudder servo arm extension x 1,
elevator servo arm extension x 1, pushrod support x 9

2. Carbon fiber Wing Spar x 1 Φ4.0mm x 660mm(26.0-inch)

3.

Landing Gear Wire x 2 Φ2.0mm x 190mm(7.5-inch)

4. Steel Wire with z-bend x 8 Φ1.0 mm x 23mm (0.9-inch)

5.

Aileron Servo Pushrod x 2 Φ2.0mm x 113mm(4.5-inch)

6.

Rudder Servo Pushrod x 1 Φ1.0mm x 400mm(15.7-inch)

7.

Elevator Servo Pushrod x 1 Φ1.0mm x 400mm(15.7-inch)

8.

Reinforcement Rod on Tail x 1 Φ2.0mm x 370mm (14.6-inch)

9.

Self-tapping screw for Mounting Motor x 4 M2*8mm(0.3-inch)

10. Bolts for Installing the Servo Arm Extension x 6 M2*6mm(0.2-inch)

11.

Velcro Tape x 1 150mm (5.9-inch)

12.

Shrink Tubing x 1 Φ3.0mm x 25mm (1.0-inch)

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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT

Product SKU Quantity

Radio

Flysky T6 Transmitter FLY-RC-2563 1

Servo

Towerpro SG50 Micro Servo for rudder and elevator

TWP-SV

-0352

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RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP

Product

SKU

Motor

GForce T2206-1500KV Brushless Outrunner Motor

VHB-MT-3200

ESC

Hobbywing Flyfun 12A ESC

HWG-SC-0236

Battery

GForce 50C 500mah 3S LiPO

RFI-LP-3068

Prop

8 x 4E GFH-MP-2408

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Product

SKU

Charger

GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger GTP-CH-1427

Foam Safe Glue

Foam Safe Thin CA VHB-AC-2097

Hot Glue Gun

Battery Powered Field Hot Glue Gun VHB-AC-2681

Glue Stick

Hot-melt Glue Stick VHB-AC-2680

Stand

Foam Field Stand VHB-AC-1997

Watt Meter

GT Power 30A Watt Meter GTP-AC-2821

JST Connector Female AMS-AC-1402

JST Connector Male AMS-AC-1401

2mm Bullet Connector ( Male + Female ) AMS-AC-1576

Connector

Micro T Connector ( Male + Female ) AMS-AC-1572

LiPO Bag

LiPO Charging Bag VHB-LP-0330

Section1. Airframe Assembly

Step1. Use foam safe glue to glue the wings to the
fuselage.

Step2. Glue the carbon fiber square tubing to the
pre-cut slot.

Step3. Locate the 370mm (14.6-inch) carbon fiber rod,
and attach two fiberglass plates to the rod.

Step4. Glue the rod to the slot on the tail.

Step5. Place the tail and horizontal fuselage in
position on a work surface.

Step6. Glue that two fiberglass plates to the
fuselage.

Step7. Install the fiberglass extended arm to the servo
arm. (Glue them together before you drill the
mounting holes)

Step8. With servo centered electronically, install the
servo horn to the servo.

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Step9. Install aileron servo, elevator servo and rudder
servo onto the fuselage from the nose to tail.

Step10.

Slide the vertical fuselage into the

horizontal fuselage.

Align the tabs from the vertical fuselage into the slots
in the horizontal fuselage.
Adjust the vertical fuselage to make it in the center
line of the horizontal fuselage.

Step11. Use foam safe glue and square to glue the
vertical fuselage and horizontal fuselage together.

Step12. Use a knife to cut a 45 degree bevel on the
glue edges of the zigzag.

Step13. Position the zigzag onto the fuselage as
shown. Start to glue it at the tail and work your way
slowly toward the front of the fuselage.

Section2. Servo Linkage Installation

Step1. Locate the item as shown.

Step2. Use thin CA and heat shrinking tube to connect
the pushrod to the carbon fiber rod.

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Step3. Cut a slot for the horn along the marked line
on the aileron.
Glue the horn with z-bend wire to the aileron.

Step4. Attach the aileron servo pushrod to the aileron
servo arm.

Step5. Connect the z bend wire and the pushrod
together using the shrinking tube.

Step6. With the control surface centered, shrink the
tube with flame. Then apply some thin CA into the
tube.

Step7.

Slide four guides to the 400mm (15.7-inch)
CF rod and attach a z-bend wire to one end of the
rod.

Step8. Glue the guides to the pre-cut slots and
connect the rod to the rudder servo.

Step9. Install the rudder control horn to the rudder.

Step10. Connect the pushrod to the rudder servo
control horn.

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Step11.

Connect the z-bend wire to the elevator

control horn

Step10. Use the foam safe glue to glue the control
horn to the tail.

Step11. Finish the elevator rudder servo linkage
installation using the same method

Section3. Landing Gear Installation

Step1. Assemble the landing gears as shown.

Step2. Glue the landing gear mount to the
fuselage.

Step3. Install the landing gear to the fuselage as
shown.

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Section4. Motor and Prop Installation

Step1. Install the 2206 motor to the motor mount.

Step2. Install 8 x 4 prop to the motor.

Step3. Install the battery and electronics to the
fuselage.

Section5: Set up CG and control thro

The recommended CG is 218mm (8.6in) from the
nose of the fuselage.

Exponential for 3D flying

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