F3A EUROPA PRO Mini User manual

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F3A Europa Pro Mini
Assembly manual
Plane specifications:
Name EUROPA PRO Mini
Wing span 1660 mm
Lenght including spinner 1690 mm
Weight ( empty) 1100 g.
Weight ( RTF) 2200 - 2450 g

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Thank you very much for purchasing our Europa PRO Mini all balsa –
wood KIT F3A aircraft
Before you get started building and setting-up your aircraft, please make
sure you have read this instruction manual several times, and understood
it. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us and
before starting work make sure that the table on which the market model,
is to equal
The contact details:
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.rc-composit.com
! Good flying to you !

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Table of Contents
Warning 4
1. Available options 5
1.1. Balsa-plywood KIT 5
2. Items Needed To Complete 6
2.1. Required Tools and Adhesiv 6
2.2. Power System Selection 8
2.3. Servos Selection 9
2.4. Radio Selection 9
3. Warranty Information 10
4. Model Assembly Process 11
4.1. Fuselage 11
4.2. Wings 39
4.3 Stabs 57
4.4 Ruder 63
5. Control Horn Installation 66
5.1 Aileron control horn installation 66
5.2 Elevator control horn installation 67
5.3 Ruder and ruder control horn installation 68
6. Balancing the Model/Control Throws 70
7. Preflight 70

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Model Assembly Process! Warning !
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and
damage to property. Fly only in open areas and AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your
plane, radio and engine, avoid flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near
or over groups of people.
The fuselage, wings, stabs, rudder, landing gears and other parts included in this
kit are made of fiberglass, carbon Fišer and balsa - plywood, the fibers of whose
may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to
remove fiberglass and carbon fiber dust, as the dust will blow back into your eyes.
Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding,
drilling and sanding this parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly
after working with fiberglass and carbon fiber parts.
It is important to understand that RC Composit Company is unable to monitor
whether you follow the instructions contained in this instruction manual regarding
the construction, operation and maintenance of the aircraft, or whether you install
and use the radio control system correctly. For this reason we at RC Composit
are unable to guarantee or provide a contractual agreement with any individual or
company that the model you have made will function correctly and safely. You, as
operator of the model, must rely upon your own expertise and judgment in
acquiring and operating this model.
By operating this model RC plane you, as operator, assume full
responsibility for your actions.

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1. Available options
1.1. Balsa - Plywood KIT
Equipment: balsa - plywood version KIT
1. Laser - cut plywoods parts;
2. Laser - cut balsa parts;
3. Laser - cut balsa covering for fuselage, wings, stabs, rudder;
4. Wings tubes;
5. Composite parts (canopy, motor mounting lower hood);
6. Komposite landing geer
7.Bolts, nuts, weel axses, wheels, wheelpants

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2. Items Needed To Complete
2.1. Required Tools and Adhesives
Personal protective equipment
The canopy, motor mounting, lower hood cab, landing gears and other parts
included in this kit are made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, the fibers of Chose
may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into
a part to remove fiberglass and carbon fiber dust, as the dust will blow
back into your eyes. Always wear safety goggles or safety shield,
a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding
this parts.
Wear safety goggles or safety shield Wear particle mask Wear rubber gloves
Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass and
carbon fiber parts.
Tools
Felt-tip Marker or Pencil
Sander
Ruler Metric and Standard
Course and Fine Sandpaper
Phillips Screwdriver (small)
Pliers
Dremel Power Tool
Rat tail file
Cut-off wheel
Hobby knife
Paper Towels
Synthetic oil
Soapy water solution
Plastic card

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Adhesives
15 and 30 Minute Epoxy
Thick CA (cyanoacrylate) glue
Masking Tape
Double-Sided Tape
Epoxy filler
Thread Locker
Acetone/Alcohol swabs or
Rubbing alcohol;
Paper or plastic caps
Wooden coffee spoons
Cotton buds

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2.2. Power System Selection
Performance Setup
Best efficiency and highest performance reached with (RTF weight 2450 grams):
- AT 4120 KV 550 model brushless motor;
- Speed controller 70 A (or Castle Creations 80);
- PT model 16 x 10 E” Carbon Propeller;
- One (1) 6 S 40C 3600 - 4000 mAh LiPo pack or two (2) 3 S 40C 3600 - 4000
mAh LiPos;

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2.3. Servos Selection
For the control surfaces of Europa PRO Mini we recommend use follows Hitec
servos:
Ailerons –two (2) Digital Servos 3-4 kg/cm;
Elevator –One ( 1) Digital Servos 4-5 kg/cm
Rudder –one (1) Digital Servo 4-5 kg/cm;
Make sure you use same or equivalent torque servos that are digital. Please do
not risk your plane by using low torque or analog servos. Using of weak servos
will increase chance of flutter and will reduce the accuracy of the airplane flight.
2.4. Radio Selection
For Europa PRO Mini we recommend use minimum 6-channel 2,4 GHz computer
radio system

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3. Warranty Information
Before starting to build, inspect the parts to make sure they are of
acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality,
or if you need assistance with assembly, please contact RC Composit.
It is important to notify RC Composit of any damage or problems with the
model parts within 30 days of receiving your airplane ( KIT) to be covered
under warranty. If you wish to return this aircraft for any reason a 20 %
restock fee will be charged to the customer. In addition the customer is
responsible for all return shipping cost and all prior shipping cost will not be
refunded.
Parts will be exchanged or replaced once the original item is returned at the
owner’s expense. If you have any problems or questions, please contact
www.rc-composit.com, or emeil [e-mail]

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4. Model Assembly Process
4.1. Fuselage

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