Black Horse Model BIRD DOG Owner's manual

Instruction Manual book
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Servo : 06-07 servos.
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Radio: 05 channels.
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ElectricMotor: KMS4120/05
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Battery:4-5Cells-Li-Poly-14.8-18.5v-5.000mAh-20c.
SPECIFICATION
Madein Vietnam.
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Wingspan : 1,890mm. 74.41 in.
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Length : 1,400 mm. 55.12in.
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Weight : 3.5kg. 7.7lbs.
Partlisting required(notincluded)
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Glow Engine : 55 - 61 2 stroke.
91 4 stroke.

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This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your BIRD DOG. Use the parts listing below to
identify all parts.
WARNING
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
proceduresdesignedtohelpthe newpilotonhisway tosuccessfulR/Cflight.They willalsobeable
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modellingknife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.
Some more parts.
HARDWAREPACK
COWLING.
Landinggear.....
Toavoid scratching yournewairplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old
towel or brown paper, both to protect the air-
craftand to protectthetable. Keep acoupleof
jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts af-
ter you open the bag.
Pleasetrialfitallthe parts.Makesureyouhave
the correct parts and that they fit and are
alignedproperly beforegluing! Thiswillassure
properassembly.BIRDDOG ARFishandmade
from natural materials, every plane is unique
andminor adjustments may havetobe made.
However, you should find the fit superior and
assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit
are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant
of many harsh chemicals including the follow-
ing:paintthinner,C/Aglue accelerator,C/Aglue
debonderandacetone. Donotletthesechemi-
cals come in contact with the colors on the
covering and the plastic parts.
PARTS LISTING
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Fuselage.
WING ASSEMBLY
(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
Tail section assembly
(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installedrudder.
(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installedelevator halves.
SUGGESTION
NOTE.

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Caution: this model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered
model,please askanexperienced modelflyer
forhelp and support. Ifyou attempt tooperate
themodel withoutknowing whatyou aredoing
you could easily injure yourself or somebody
else. Please keep your safety and well-being
in mind at all times.
Important: before you start construction
Evenifyouhave already built a large number
ofRC models please readrightthrough these
instructions and check all the kit components
against the parts list. We have taken great
trouble to keep construction as simple as
possible, without making any compromises
in the area of safety.
Note regarding the film covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the
film covering due to major fluctuations in
weather conditions (temperature, humidity
etc.); in rare cases you may even find a slight
warp in a component. These minor faults are
in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden
structures, and can easily be corrected using
a heat gun, as commonly used for modelling.
Creases: Blowwarm airover thearea
and rub down with a soft
cloth.
Wing warp: Hold the panel twisted
gently in the opposite
direction to the warp, and
apply warm air to remove
the creases from the
covering.
Caution! do not heat the film more than is
absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is
too hot, the film may melt and holes may be
formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can
bebuilt inaveryshorttime.However,the work
which you have to carry out is important and
must be done carefully. The model will only
be strong and fly well if you complete your
tasks competently - so please work slowly
and accurately.
When self-tapping screws have to be
screwed into wood, apply a little white
glue to prevent them shaking loose: just
squirt white glue into the hole and fit the
screw.
+ This is not a toy
+ Be sure that no other flyers are using your
radio frequency.
+ Do not smoke near fuel
+ Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from
children and pets.
+ Wear safety glasses.
+Theglow plugclipmust besecurelyattached
to the glow plug.
+ Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
+ Keep loose clothing and wires away from
thepropeller.
+ Do not start the engine if people are near.
Donot stand in linewith the side ofthe propel-
ler.
+ Make engine adjustments from behind the
propeller only. Do not reach around the spin-
ningpropeller.
SAFETY PRECAUTION.
REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS
B. Wing panel.
C. Fuselage.
A.Cowling.
D . Horizon stabilizer.
F. Aluminium wing dihedral brace.
E. Vertical stabilizer
A
B
B
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Aileron
C/Aglue
C/Aglue
C/Aglue
Bottom side
Bottom side
Aileron
Flap
C/Aglue
C/Aglue
1.INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
I. AILERON.
2 .Plastic part for fuselage.
5. Fuel tank. .
4. Wheels.
7. Tail gear set.
6. Aluminium landing gear.
1. Elevator plastic light.
8. Electric light wing.
2. 4
5
6
7
8 9
10
1. 3.
3 .Plastic for fuselage top hatch.
9. Plastic for pushrod.
10. Wing truts.

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Aileron
Flap
C/Aglue
 3. Using the thread as a guide and using
masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end
of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
When you have pulled the servo lead out, re-
move the masking tape and the servo lead
from the thread.
 4) Drill 1,6mmpilot holes through theblock
of wood for each of the four mounting screws
provided with the servo.
 2.Using a modelingknife,remove the cov-
ering servo tray.
 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
eyelets onto the aileron servos.
Servo tray.
Removecovering
Aileron
Battery Electric wire
thread.