Black Horse Model MIG-29 Owner's manual

Instruction Manual Book
Made in Vietnam.
Item code: BH153.
MIG-29
95% ALMOST READY TO FLY
ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
COVERED WITH PVC PRINTING.
 Wingspan: 1,420 mm (55.91 in).
 Length: 2,030 mm(79.92 in).
 Weight: 7.8 kg (17.16 lbs).
 Wing area: 60 dm2.
 Wing loading: 129 g/dm2
 Wing type: Semi-symmertrical airfoils.
 Gear type: Electric retract gear
Size(LxWxH): (92.2 x 51 x 30.6) mm
(not included).
CNC Suspension Metal Struts (included).
Parts listing required (not included):
 Radio: 9 channels.
SPECIFICATION
 Servo: 9 standard high torque servos,
size: (29.5 x 13 x 31) mm.
2 Futaba BLS 352
size: (39.9 x 20.1 x 37.1) mm elevator.
 Engine: EDF 90mm (2pcs).
 Battery: 2 Packs * 4S LIPO 29.6V.
 ESC: 90-100A (2pcs).
Recommended EDF
and Battery set up (not included):
 EDF: 90mm, Minimum thrust 3.7 kg.
Midi-fan evo/ HET 650-68-1500 WeMoTec.
 Lipo cell: 8 cells/5000mAh 55C.
 ESC: 100A Phoenix Castle.
SCALE 1:8 ARF EDF 90MM

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This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great ying aeroplane. Please read this manual
thoroughly before starting assembly of your MIG-29. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts.
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-installed
rudder.
(1) Horizontal stabilizer with
pre-installed elevator halves.
Some more parts.
HARDWARE PACK
Landing gear.....
Please trial t all the parts. Make sure you have
the correct parts and that they t and are aligned
properly before gluing! This will assure proper
assembly. MIG-29 ARF is hand made from
natural materials, every plane is unique and
minor adjustments may have to be 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 following: paint
thinner, C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder
and acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in
contact with the colors on the covering and the
plastic parts.
To avoid scratching your new airplane, 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 aircraft and to
protect the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls
handy to hold the small parts after you open the
bag.
SUGGESTION
NOTE
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.
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C ight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures
designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C ight. They will also be able to advise on any
insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
WARNING
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modelling knife.
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.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
PARTS LISTING

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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 lm more than is absolutely
necessary. If the air or the iron is too hot, the lm may
melt and holes may be formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built
in a very short time. However, the work which you
have to carry out is important and must be done
carefully. The model will only be strong and y 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 t the screw.
Caution:
This model is not a toy!
If you are a beginner to this type of powered model,
please ask an experienced model yer for help and
support. If you attempt to operate the model without
knowing what you are doing 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
Even if you have built a large number of RC models
please read right through 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 lm covering
Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the
lm covering due to major uctuations in weather
conditions (temperature, humidity etc.); in rare cases
you may even nd a slight warp in a component.
These minor faults are in the nature of lm-covered
built-up wooden structures, and can easily be
corrected using a heat gun, as commonly used for
modelling.
Creases: Blow warm air over the area and
rub down with a soft cloth.
REPLACEMENT LARGE PARTS
+ This is not a toy
+ Be sure that no other yers are using your radio
frequency.
+ Wear safety glasses.
+ The glow plug clip must be securely attached to
the glow plug.
+ Do not start the EDF if people are near.
SAFETY PRECAUTION
A: Fuselage (A1, A2).
B: Wing panel (B1, B2).
C: Horizontal stabilizer(C1, C2).
D: Vertical stabilizer (D1, D2).
E1: Aluminium tube Wing panel.
E2: Cacbon tube Vertical stabilizer.
E3: Cacbon tube Horizontal stabilizer.
F: Plastic parts fuselage.
G: Plastic parts Elevator.
K: Pilot.
L: Aluminium tube Fuselage
M: Fiberglass part fuselage
N: Plastic parts air inlet to the fuselage.
B1
C2
B2
D2
K
L
M
N
G
F
E1
E3 E2
D1
C1
A1
A2

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2. INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
1. INSTALLING THE AILERONS
I. AILERON
Assemble then apply drops of thin
C/A to center of hinge,on both sides.
Temporary pin to
keep hinge centered.
 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
eyelets on to the aileron servos.
 2) Using a modeling knife, remove the
covering from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole
on the aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing the
aileron pushrods.
Flap Aileron
Bottom side.
Slats
See picture below:
Test t the ailerons to the wing with the hing-
es. If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a
pin through the middle of the hinge to hold it in
position.
Thread.
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, remove the
masking tape and the servo lead from the thread.
Electric wire
Secure
2 x 10mm
Remove the covering
Thread.
Servo tray.

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II. FLAP
III. SLATS
1. INSTALLING THE FLAP
Repeat step # 3 - # 4 on the part I (page 4 - 5) to
install the ap.
Install slats control horn as same as picture below.
1. INSTALLING THE SLATS CONTROL HORN
Repeat the procedure to install the second
aileron linkages in the opposite wing half.
After both linkages are completed. connect both
of the aileron servo loads using a Y-harness you
have purchased.
Flap control horn.
1. A+B Epoxy glue
Flap 2 control horn
2. Push in
A+B
Epoxy glue
Secure
2 x 10mm
 5) Repeat the procedure to install the
aileron servos in the opposite wing half.
 3) Repeat the procedure to install the
control horn on the opposite aileron.
3. INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN
52mm
Aileron
control horn
 1) Remove the covering from the slot on the
bottom of the aileron.
 2) Insert the control horn into the slot and
secure it by A+B Epoxy glue.
4. INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
Installing the aileron linkages as pictures below.
Aileron
control horn
2. Push in
1. A+B Epoxy glue
 4) Place the servo into the servo tray.
Center the servo within the tray and drill 1.5mm
pilot holes through the block of wood for each of
the four mounting screws provided with the servo.

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Slats linkages
287 mm
Aluminium tube Wing panel. 12mm.
1. A+B Epoxy glue
2. Push in
2. INSTALLING THE SLATS LINKAGES
Repeat step # 4 from installing aileron linkage
(page 5) to install the slats linkage.
Repeat the procedure for the opposite wing
half.
IV. ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION
 1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
collets into the elevator servo. Test t the servo
into the servo tray.
 2) Mount the servo to the tray using the
mounting screws provided with your radio system.
Repeat the procedure to install the second
elevator servo in the opposite servo tray.
Bottom
Secure
Servo tray
Secure

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V. INSTALLING THE EDF
(ELECTRIC DUCTED FAN SYSTEM)
Trim 1 hole from the air outlet for the wires of EDF.
RT
LT
Hole
Slide the air outlet to the fuselage.
Push in
Secure the EDF.
Drill a hole 2.5mm
and secure
3 x 12mm
2.Push in
1. A+B Epoxy glue
Open and Close

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Horizontal stabilizer.
1. A+B Epoxy glue
2. Push in
elevator servo
2. Push in
1. Push in
Secure
Secure
Secure
VII. INSTALLING HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
109mm
Cacbon tube Horizontal stabilizer. 8mm.
C/A glue
Push in
40mm
3x10mm.

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See pictures below:
Repeat the procedure for the opposite
Horizontal stabilizer half.
VIII. INSTALLING PLASTIC
PARTS ELEVATOR
C/A glue.
Repeat the procedure for the opposite plastic
parts elevator.
IX. INSTALLING ELECTRIC GEAR
RETRACTS
92.20
24.10
48.50
30.60
2.50
9.75
21.00
12.00
5.10
43.70
30.70
51.00
41.00
4.20

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Screw the gear in position.
Drill a hole
2.5mm
Pilot drill the mounting holes.
2. Push in
1. Secure
(Electric Not Included.)
Push in
3 x 15mm
Only including oleo struts.
Repeat the procedure for the other Gear.
Secure

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wire cable.
Servo nose gear
X. INSTALLING SERVO NOSE GEAR
See picture below:
1. Push in
3 x 6 mm
2. Secure
wire cable.
XI. VERTICAL INSTALLATION
Rudder servo and control horn install as same
as method of the aileron (page 4 - 5).
167mm
Cacbon tube vertical stabilizer. 8mm.
vertical stabilizer.
Repeat the procedure for the other vertical
stabilizer.
1. A+B Epoxy glue
2. Push in

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1. A+B Epoxy glue
2. Push in
Repeat the procedure for the other vertical
stabilizer.
vertical
stabilizer
Remove the rear of the covering.
XII. INSTALLING THE RECEIVER,
ESC AND BATTERY
 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead
into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in the
aileron servo lead easier when you are installing
the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch.
Receiver
Battery of EDF ESC
UBEC
Battery of receiver
Open and Close
 2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.
 3) Position the battery pack and receiver is as
picture below.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery
until after balancing the model.
 4) Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through
the side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the
antenna to exit.

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XIII. WING ATTACHMENT
Fuselage
332 mm
276 mm
Aluminium tube Fuselage. 12mm.
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE
See pictures below:
Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage.
Push in
Secure
Open
Bottom
 2) Insert the wing panel as pictures below.
 3) Screw the wing panel in position.
 1) Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage.
Secure
Bottom side.
Top side.
2.Secure
1. Push in

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Fuselage
Wing panel
Repeat the procedure for the other wing half.
Position the canopy so the rear frame on the
canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit
opening. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy
to the canopy hatch. Use low-tack tape to hold the
canopy in position until the glue fully cures. Wrap
the tape completely around the canopy hatch.
A+hB Epoxy glue
XIV. INSTALLING COCKPIT
FUSELAGE
See picture below:
Pilot
A+B Epoxy glue.
Push in
Use glue to secure the canopy to the fuselage.
The shape of the canopy, so make sure to install
it in the correct direction.
Adhesive tape.

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Plastic parts fuselage.
C/A glue.
 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced
correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane
to lose control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED
185 MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF
THE WING.
 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a
couple of pieces of masking tape, place them on
the top side of the wing 185 mm back from the
leading edge, at the fuselage sides.
 3) Turn the airplane upside down. Place your
ngers on the masking tape and carefully lift the
plane.
Accurately mark the balance point on the top of the
wing on both sides of the fuselage. The balance
point is located 185 mm back from the leading
edge. This is the balance point at which your model
should balance for your rst ights. Later, you may
wish to experiment by shifting the balance up to
10mm forward or back to change the ying charac-
teristics. Moving the balance forward may improve
the smoothness and arrow- like tracking, but it may
then require more speed for take off and make
it more difcult to slow down for landing. Moving
the balance aft makes the model more agile with
a lighter and snappier ”feel”. In any case, please
start at the location we recommend.
With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of
the model installed ( ready to y), and empty fuel
tanks, hold the model at the marked balance point
with the stabilizer level.
Lift the model. If the tail drops when you lift, the
BALANCING
See picture below:
XV. PLASTIC PARTS FUSELAGE
 1) We highly recommend setting up a plane
using the control throws listed.
 2) The control throws should be measured at
the widest point of each control surface.
 3) Check to be sure the control surfaces move
in the correct directions.
Control throw Ailerons:
Low: 12mm up / down, 12% expo.
High: 18mm up / down, 12% expo.
Control throw Flaps:
Mid: 20mm up / down, 15% expo.
Control throw Elevators:
Low: 30mm up / down, 20% expo.
High: 50mm up / down, 20% expo.
Control throw Rudder:
Right: 15mm right / left, 15% expo.
Left: 25mm right / left, 15% expo.
CONTROL THROWS
model is “tail heavy” and you must add weigh* to
the nose. If the nose drops, it is “nose heavy” and
you must add weight* to the tail to balance.
*If possible, rst attempt to balance the model by
changing the position of the receiver battery and
receiver. If you are unable to obtain good balance by
doing so, then it will be necessary to add weight to
the nose or tail to achieve the proper balance point.

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 1) Completely charge your transmitter and
receiver batteries before your rst day of ying.
 2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in
your plane to ensure that everything is tight and
well bonded.
 3) Double check the balance of the airplane.
 4) Check the control surface.
 5) Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
 6) Properly balance the propeller.
We wish you many safe and enjoyable
ights with your MIG-29.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
12mm
12mm
20mm
30mm
30mm
15mm
15mm
Flap control
Aileron control
Elevator control
Rudder control
NEVER y near power lines, aeri-
als or other dangerous areas includ-
ing airports, motorways etc.
Keep all onlookers (especially small
children and animals) well back
from the area of operation. This is
a ying aircraft, which will cause
serious injury in case of impact with
a person or animal.
Always operate in open areas, away
from factories, hospitals, schools,
buildings and houses etc. NEVER
y your aircraft close to people or
built up areas.
NEVER y in wet conditions or on
windy or stormy days.
I/C FLINGT WARNINGS