Dynaflite Bird of Time User manual

DYFZ5000 for DYFA0500 V1.0
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE
ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2003
Instruction Manua
WARRANTY
Dynaf ite®guarantees this kit to e free from defects in oth material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged y use or
modification. In no case sha Dynaf ite’s iabi ity exceed the origina cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without
notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the final assem ly or material used for final
assem ly, no lia ility shall e assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use y
the user of the final user-assem led product. By the act of using the user-assem led product,
the user accepts all resulting lia ility. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the iabi ity
associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediate y in new and unused condition to the p ace of purchase.
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P.O. Box 788
Ur ana, IL 61803
[phone]
[email protected]
Wingspan: 117 in. [2972mm]
Wing Area: 1050 sq in [67.73 dm2]
Weight: 60 oz [1700 g]
Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft [25.0 g/dm2]
Length: 49 in. [1245mm]
Radio: 2-Channel with 2 servos

Introduction ............................................2
Safety Precautions ..................................2
Additiona Items Required ......................3
Flight Equipment ............................................3
Building Supplies ............................................4
Optional Supplies & Tools ..............................4
Important Bui ding Notes........................4
Ordering Rep acement Parts ..................5
Important Note About Fiberg ass............5
Kit Contents ............................................6
Assemb y ................................................7
Assem le the Wing ........................................7
Install the Tow Hook Mount ............................8
Install the Rudder ............................................9
Assem le the Horizontal Sta ......................10
Install the Elevator Linkage ..........................10
Install the Receiver ........................................12
Final Assem ly ..............................................12
Prepare the Mode for F ying ................13
Set the Control Throws ................................13
Balance the Model (C.G.) ..............................14
Balance the Model Laterally ........................14
Identify Your Model ......................................14
Charge the Batteries......................................15
Ground Inspection ........................................15
Range Check ..................................................15
AMA Safety Code..................................15
Find a Safe P ace to F y ........................16
F ying ....................................................16
Thank you for purchasing the Dynaflite Bird of
Time ARF. The Bird of Time ARF is a lightweight,
high performance model that has great soaring
qualities. It is a classic model, a timeless design
that always draws a crowd of admirers
wherever it is flown. With its strong fi erglass
fuselage the Bird of Time ARF is easy to
assem le and is very strong. We hope you will
enjoy years of soaring your Bird.
For the latest technical updates or manual
corrections to the Bird of Time, visit the we
site listed elow and select the Dynaflite Bird of
Time ARF. If there is new technical information
or changes to this model, a "tech notice" ox
will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
www.dynaf ite.com/airp anes/index.htm
1. Your Bird of Time ARF should not e
considered a toy, ut rather a sophisticated,
working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Although the Bird of Time is a
lightweight soaring model, just the same as any
R/C plane, it should still e flown with care.
Even while gliding at slow speeds, the Bird of
Time could possi ly cause injury to yourself or
spectators and damage property.
2. You must assem le the Bird of Time
according to the instructions. Do not alter
or modify the model, as doing so may result in
an unsafe or unflya le model. In a few cases the
instructions may differ slightly from the photos.
In those instances the written instructions
should e considered as correct.
3. You must take the time to bui d straight, true
and strong.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in
first-class condition.
5. You must correctly install all R/C and other
components so that the model operates
correctly on the ground and in the air.
6. You must check the operation of the model
efore every flight to insure that all equipment
is operating and that the model has remained
PROTECT YOUR MODEL,
YOURSELF & OTHERS...
FOLLOW THIS IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTION
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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structurally sound. Be sure to check clevises or
other connections often and replace them if
they show signs of wear or fatigue.
7. If you are not already an experienced R/C
pilot, you should fly the model only with the
help of a competent, experienced R/C pilot.
Remember: Take your time and fo ow the
instructions to end up with a we -bui t
mode that is straight and true.
If you have not flown this type of model efore,
we recommend that you get the assistance of
an experienced pilot in your R/C clu for your
first flights. If you're not a mem er of an R/C
clu , your local ho y shop has information
a out clu s in your area whose mem ership
includes experienced pilots.
In addition to joining an R/C clu , we strongly
recommend you join the AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics). AMA mem ership is required to fly
at AMA sanctioned clu s. There are over 2,500
AMA chartered clu s across the country. Among
other enefits, the AMA provides insurance to its
mem ers who fly at sanctioned sites and events.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are
availa le at AMA clu sites to help you get started
the right way. Contact the AMA at the address or
toll-free phone num er elow:
The Bird of Time ARF requires a two-channel
radio with two servos and a receiver. A
standard receiver can e used, ut you will
need one micro or mini servo and one standard
servo. The mini/micro servo is needed for the
flying sta ilizer and is mounted in the rear of
the fuselage, where it is very narrow. If a mini
servo is used you may need to trim the fuselage
opening for the servo to fit.
Because the elevator is aerodynamically
counter- alanced, a servo with at least 15 oz in
of torque is adequate.
Servos:
(HCAM0110) CS-12 mini, 35 oz in torque
(FUTM0033) S3101 mini, 34.7 oz in torque
(HCAM0090) CS-5 micro, 16.7 oz in torque
(FUTM0041) S3106 micro, 16.7 oz in torque
Receiver: While there is adequate room for a
full size receiver, a small receiver, like those
listed elow, will e easier to install (low and:
channels 11-35, high and: channels 36-60):
(GPML0044) 4-channel FM, low and
(GPML0045) 4-channel FM, high and
(FUTL0442) 4-channel FM, low and
(FUTL0443) 4-channel FM, high and
Receiver crysta :
(FUTL62**) for GPM or FUT low and
(FUTL63**) for GPM or FUT high and
Additiona items:
❏24" - 30" [610 - 765mm] Servo Extension Wire.
❏High start (DYFP8301) or winch for launching.
❏Receiver attery with sufficient capacity for
extended soaring is required. We recommend a
square attery with at least 500 mAh capacity.
F ight Equipment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
Academy of Mode Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet address:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top
quality kit and instructions, ut ultimately the quality
and flya ility of your finished model depends on
how you uild it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed
model and no representations are expressed or
implied as to the performance or safety of your
completed model.
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In addition to common household tools and
ho y tools, here is the list of items used to
uild the Bird of Time ARF. Great P anes Pro™
CA and epoxy glue is recommended.
❏6-minute epoxy (GPMR6042)
❏1 oz. Medium CA (GPMR6008)
❏Ho y knife (HCAR0105)
❏#11 lades (5-pack, HCAR0211)
❏Dou le-sided foam tape (GPMQ4440) for
mounting the receiver
❏Sandpaper and sanding lock
❏Small Phillips screwdriver (#1)
❏Drill Bits: 1/16" [1.6mm], 5/64" [2mm], 3/32"
[2.4mm], 7/64" [2.8mm], 1/8" [3.2mm]
❏CA applicator tips (HCAR3780)
❏CA de onder (GPMR6039)
❏Epoxy rushes (6, GPMR8060)
❏Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
❏36" metal ruler (HCAR0475)
❏Ro art Super Stand II (ROBP1402)
❏Ho ico®Duster™can of compressed air
(HCAR5500)
❏Ru ing alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
❏Switch & Charge Jack Mounting Set
(GPMM1000)
❏Rotary tool such as Dremel®Moto-Tool®
❏Servo horn drill (HCAR0698)
❏Accu-Throw™Deflection Gauge (GPMR2405)
❏CG Machine™(GPMR2400)
❏Sealing Iron (TOPR2100)
•There are two types of screws used in this kit:
Sheet meta screws are designated y a num er
and a length. For example #6 x 3/4" [19mm]:
This is a num er six screw that
is 3/4" [19mm] long.
Machine screws are designated y a num er,
threads per inch and a length. For example 4-40
x 3/4" [19mm]:
This is a num er four screw that is 3/4"
[19mm] long with forty threads per inch.
•When you see the term test fit in the
instructions, it means that you should first
position the part on the assem ly without
using any g ue, then slightly modify or custom
fit the part as necessary for the est fit.
•When you get to each step, read that step
comp ete y through to the end efore you
egin. Frequently there is important information
or a note at the end of the step that you need to
know efore you start.
• Photos and sketches are placed before the
step they refer to. Frequently you can study
photos in following steps to get another view of
the same parts.
•The Bird of Time ARF is factory-covered with
Top Flite®MonoKote®film. Should repairs ever
e required, MonoKote can e patched with
additional MonoKote purchased separately.
MonoKote is packaged in six-foot rolls, ut
some ho y shops also sell it y the foot. If
only a small piece of MonoKote is needed for a
minor patch, perhaps a fellow modeler would
give you some. MonoKote is applied with a
model airplane covering iron, ut in an
emergency a regular iron could e used. A roll
of MonoKote includes full instructions for
application. Following are the colors used on
this model and order num ers for six foot rolls.
White (TOPQ0204) Orange (TOPQ0202)
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
Optiona Supp ies and Too s
Bui ding Supp ies
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order replacement parts for the Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF, use the order num ers in the
Replacement Parts List that follows. Replacement parts are availa le only as listed. Not all parts are
availa le separately. Replacement parts are not availa le from Product Support, ut can e purchased
from ho y shops or mail order/Internet order firms. Hardware items (screws, nuts, olts) are also
availa le from these outlets. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts, visit
www.dynaf ite.com and click on "Where to Buy". If this kit is missing parts, contact Dynaflite
Product Support.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Order Number Description How to Purchase
Missing pieces Contact Product Support
Instruction manual Contact Product Support
Full-size plans Not availa le
DYFA6550 ..................Fi erglass Fuselage
DYFA6551 ..................Wing Kit with Joiners Contact Your Ho y
DYFA6552 ..................Tail Surface Set Supplier to Purchase
DYFA6553 ..................Canopy These Items
DYFA6554 ..................Decal Sheet
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT WORKING WITH FIBERGLASS
•When you are cutting into fi erglass, e sure you
are cutting the correct place. Unlike wood, you are
not a le to go ack and easily fix a mistake.
•Whenever you are gluing a part to the inside
of fi erglass it is important to roughen the
inside surface of the fi erglass with 80-grit
sandpaper and then wipe the area with
ru ing alcohol. The molding process leaves a
waxy residue that can prevent a good ond
etween the glue and the parts eing glued.
WARNING: The fuselage included in this kit is
made of fi erglass, the fi ers of which may
cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Never low into a part to remove fi erglass dust,
as the dust will low ack into your eyes. Always
wear safety goggles, a particle mask and ru er
gloves when grinding, drilling or sanding
fi erglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the work
area thoroughly after working with fi erglass.
0" 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" 6"
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Inch Scale
Metric Scale
If you have never worked with fiberg ass there are a few basic things you shou d be aware of:

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KIT CONTENTS
Before starting to uild, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it
is complete and inspect parts to make sure they are of accepta le quality. If any parts are missing
or are not of accepta le quality, or if you need assistance with assem ly, contact Dynaf ite
Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as
they are written in the Kit Contents list on this page.
Dynaflite Product Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: productsuppor[email protected]
You can also check our we site at www.dynaflite.com for the latest Bird of Time updates.
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1Left Wing Panel
2Center Wing Panel
3Right Wing Panel
4Fi erglass Fuselage
5Left & Right Sta ilizer
6Canopy
7Wing Joiners
8Sta ilizer Joiners
9Rudder
10 1/4" Wood Dowels
11 Tow Hook Block
12 TE Reinforcement
(1) Nylon Control Horn
(1) Nylon Clevis
(1) Nylon Swivel Clevis
(1) Nylon Faslink Connector
(4) 4-40 Blind Nut
(1) 4-40 Hex Nut
(2) 6-32 Blind Nut
(1) Silicone Retainer
(2) 2-56 x 5/8" Machine Screw
(2) #2 x 3/8" Sheet Metal Screw
(1) 4" Pushrod
(2) 6-32 x 3/4" Machine Screw
(2) 4-40 x 1/8" Set Screw
(1) 4-40 Tow Hook
(1) #4 Flat Washer
(2) #6 Flat Washer
(1) 36" Pushrod
(1) Bag of Weight Shot
(1) Servo Mounting Tape
(2) Metal Anti-Rotation Pins
CA Hinges
Kit Contents (Photographed)
Kit Contents (Not Photographed)

❏❏1. Locate two wood dihedral braces and
two aluminum dihedral braces. Using 6-minute
epoxy, glue the four pieces together with the
aluminum pieces on the outside. Mark the
narrow end. Important: ne end of the parts is
slightly narrower than the other. It is important
that all four narrow ends are aligned with each
other. The narrow end is inserted into the outer
wing tip panels. If you have a LARGE transport
vehicle and model storage area, you might
want to permanently glue the wing tip panels to
the center section. If not, you can assemble the
wing at the flying field by installing the tip
panels to the center section and holding them
in place with some clear tape, such as Scotch®
Magic Tape. This will allow you to remove the
panels when you finish flying for the day.
❏❏2. Trim any excess glue from the assembled
dihedral brace. Test fit the narrow end of the
dihedral brace into the right outer wing tip panel.
It should be a tight fit. Also insert one of the short
1" [25.4mm] metal anti-rotation pins into the
panel. Test fit the panel to the wing center section.
Be sure the dihedral brace and anti-rotation pin fit
properly and that the wing tip panel fits tightly to
the center section. Make any adjustments needed.
❏❏3. When satisfied with the fit, remove the
wing tip panel from the center section. Glue the
dihedral brace and anti-rotation pin into the outer
wing tip panel only with 6-minute epoxy. Clean
any excess epoxy that oozes from the joint.
❏4. Return to step 1 and complete the left
wing panel.
❏5. Cut the covering from the holes in the
leading edge of the wing center section for the
two dowels. Round one end of each of the
dowels and glue them into the center section
with 6-minute epoxy. The rounded ends should
stick out of the wing at least 5/16" [8mm].
❏6. Cut the covering from the holes in the top
and bottom of the trailing edge of the wing center
section for the hold down screws. Also cut the
covering from the holes in the ply reinforcement
plate. Line the holes up in the plate and TE and
Assemble the Wing
ASSEMBLY
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draw the outline of the plate on the TE. Remove
the covering 1/16" [1.6mm] inside the lines and
glue the plate in place with medium CA. Be
careful not to cut the wood under the covering.
NOTE:The fuselage has lead weight installed in
the nose to aid in balancing the model. There is
also a small hole in the nose to allow additional
weight shot (included) to be added to the nose.
Use a small screw to plug the hole if you add
more weight shot to the nose.
❏1. Using a long straight edge, mark the
centerline of the bottom of the fuselage, between
14" and 17" [356 and 432mm] aft of the nose.
❏2. Using the pre-drilled tow hook block, mark
the location of the four holes in the block onto
the bottom of the fuselage. The first hole should
be 15" aft of the nose. Carefully drill a 1/8"
[3.2mm] hole at each of the four marks.
❏3. Install four 4-40 blind nuts in the flat side of
the tow hook block. Hold the blind nuts in place
with some epoxy or CA glue, being careful not
to get any glue in the threads of the blind nuts.
❏4. Glue the tow hook block to the bottom of the
fuselage with 6-minute epoxy. Be sure the holes
line up properly. Note: Prepare the fuselage by
roughing the area with 80-grit sandpaper. Clean
the area with a paper towel and alcohol.
Install the Tow ook Mount
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❏1. Cut three hinges from the supplied CA hinge
material to a size of 3/4" x 1" [19 x 25.4mm]. Snip
the corners off to make the hinges easier to
insert into their slots. Fit the CA hinges in the
precut slots in the rudder and vertical fin. If the
slots are tight, use a hobby knife to widen the
slots. Insert the knife in the slot and rock it back
and forth. It is the rear of the knife blade that
does most of the work. When satisfied with the
fit, glue the hinges in place with six drops of thin
CA on each side of the hinges. D N T use any
accelerator. Be sure to leave enough of a gap so
the rudder can reach full deflection.
❏2. Thread a nylon clevis on the 36" [915mm]
wire pushrod at least 13 full turns. Install a
silicone retainer on the clevis. Insert the pushrod
into the tube in the fuselage. Install a control
horn on the clevis using the hole furthest out on
the horn. Mark the location of the mounting
screw holes on the rudder. Drill 3/32" [2.4mm]
holes for the screws and mount the control horn
to the rudder with the 2-56 x 5/8" [15.9mm]
machine screws and the nylon back plate. Note
that the holes in the front of the control horn (for
the clevis) are in line with the hinge line. Trim the
corner of the control horn and the nylon
backplate as shown in the picture above.
❏3. Mark the location of the mounting holes for
the rudder servo on the servo tray in the nose of
the fuselage. Drill pilot holes and install the
screws that came with your servo. Remove the
screws and harden the holes with some thin CA.
❏4. Mount the rudder servo with the grommets,
eyelets and screws supplied with your servo.
Place a servo arm on the servo perpendicular to
the servo. With the rudder centered, mark the
rudder pushrod where it crosses the outer hole in
the arm. Bend the wire up 90 degrees at the mark.
Secure the wire to the servo arm with a nylon
Faslink connector and cut off the excess wire.
Install the retaining screw for the servo arm.
Install the Rudder
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❏1. Cut the covering from the two small holes
in the bottom of the left and right stab halves.
The joiner wire should have flat spots ground
into it for the 4-40 x 1/8" [3.2mm] set screws that
will hold the stab halves to the joiner wire.
❏2. Enlarge the holes in the swivel clevis, for
the shorter forward joiner wire, with a 7/64"
[2.8mm] drill bit. Install the nylon swivel clevis
on the forward joiner wire.
❏3. Insert the joiner wires in the left stab half
(shown here upside down). Note: After you have
installed the completed stab on the model, you
may want to glue these wires permanently into
one of the stab halves with thin CA. This will
make it harder to misplace the wires.
❏4. The stab pivots on the rear wire. It is full
flying and aerodynamically balanced. Check
that your stab fits properly, then remove it.
The following photos show a CS-5 micro servo
being installed. If you are using a larger mini
servo, you may need to trim the hole in the
fuselage for the servo to fit. You will also need
to glue the servo directly to the fuselage side.
❏1. The elevator pushrod is pre-assembled and
consists of a wire with a Z-bend on one end and
a threaded connector soldered to the other end.
Thread the nylon swivel clevis 12 full turns onto
Install the Elevator Linkage
Assemble the orizontal Stab
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