Global Hobby Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF User manual

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Specifications:
●Wing Span: 30.5 Inches
●Wing Area: 155 Square Inches
●Length: 23.5 Inches
●Weight RTF: 16.5 - 17.5 Ounces
●Functions: Ailerons, Elevator & Throttle
●Power: Modified 380 Motor w/6 Blade Powerfan 400
●Radio Required: 3Ch or More Micro w/2 Micro Servos
●ESC Required: 15 Amp Micro
●Battery Required: 10C 800Mah 5/4AAA NiMH
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY
The Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF is distributed
exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2002, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V1.0 December 2002
Kit Product Number 128346
IMPORTANT The Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF is not intended for inexperienced pilots. It is in no way a trainer. If you
are not comfortable flying fast sport aircraft, we strongly suggest returning the Turbo Hawk EDF (brand new, in the box
with all original packaging) to the place of purchase. If you are comfortable flying fast sport aircraft, and even if this is
your first EDF, you should find the Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF a pleasure to fly.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only
in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio control
system and any other components purchased separately.
SAFETY WARNING
OUR GUARANTEE
Wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover any component
parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Wattage's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
In that Wattage has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage resulting from
the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help with assembly and
during your first flights. Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified
instructors. If there is no hobby shop in your area, we recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below. They will be able to
help you locate a flying field near you.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie IN 47302-9252
[phone]
www.modelaircraft.org
Safety Warning ...................................................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
Section 1: Our Recommendations .......................................... 4
Section 2: Tools and Supplies Required ................................ 6
Section 3: Kit Contents ........................................................... 7
Section 4: Motor & EDF Fan Unit Assembly .......................... 8
Section 5: Wing Assembly ...................................................... 9
Section 6: Wing Mounting ..................................................... 14
Section 7: Stabilizer Installation ............................................ 15
Section 8: Control Systems Installation ................................ 18
Section 9: EDF Fan Unit Installation .................................... 23
Section 10: Final Assembly ................................................... 25
Section 11: Balancing the Turbo Hawk EDF ........................ 28
Section 12: Control Throws ................................................... 29
Section 13: Preflight Check & Safety ................................... 29
Section 14: Flying the Turbo Hawk EDF .............................. 31
Section 15: Replacement Parts ............................................ 32
Product Evaluation Sheet ................................................................... 35

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This instruction manual is designed to guide you through the entire final assembly process of your new airplane in the
least amount of time possible. Along the way you'll learn how to properly assemble your new airplane and also learn
tips that will help you in the future. We have listed some of our recommendations below. Please read through them
before beginning assembly.
●Please read through each step before beginning
assembly. You should find the layout very complete
and straightforward. Our goal is to guide you through
assembly without any of the headaches and hassles
that you might expect.
●There are check boxes next to each step. After
you complete a step, check off the box. This will help
prevent you from losing your place.
●Cover your work table with brown paper or a soft
cloth, both to protect the table and to protect the parts.
●Keep a couple of small bowls or jars handy to put
the small parts in after you open the accessory bags.
●We're all excited to get a new airplane in the air, but
take your time. This will ensure you build a straight,
strong and great flying airplane.
●If you come across this symbol ☞, it means that
this is an important point or an assembly hint.
If you should find a part missing or damaged, or have any questions about assembly, please
contact us at the address below:
Global Services
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley CA 92708
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF. Before completing the final assembly of your new
airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure your success
the first time around!
Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF Special Features:
●Blow-Molded Plastic Fuselage, Foam Wing and Stabilizers for Light Weight & Durability
●Unique Design is Perfect for First-Time EDF Pilots - Fast & Stable
●Wing-Mounted EDF Nacelle Assembly for Easy Maintenance & Assembly
●Precut and Hinged Ailerons and Elevator
●Includes Wattage Modified 380 EDF Motor w/Wattage Power Fan 400 Ducted Fan Unit
●Includes Clear Molded Canopy and Decal Set
●Includes All Hardware - Even Velcro®and Rubber Bands
●Quick, Easy Assembly. This Instruction Manual Includes Over 60 Digital Photos to Guide You
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This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new
Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF. Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with tips
and recommendations that, if followed, will result in a great flying airplane. Failure to follow our recommendations
may result in a poor flying airplane.
SECTION 1: OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
What Servos Do I Use?
The servos you use should be the lightest available, yet still have an adequate amount of torque. We suggest using servos
that weigh no more than 0.22 ounces and have a torque rating of no less than 7.0 ounces per square inch. Cirrus CS-10
servos or Hitec HS-50 servos would be a perfect choice.
What Receiver Do I Use?
The receiver should be as light as possible, preferably 1/2oz. or less. Most four-channel micro receivers would be a good
choice. If you plan on using the Hitec 555 Micro receiver, we suggest removing the case to reduce the receiver's overall
weight. If you do remove the case from your receiver we strongly suggest wrapping the receiver with heat-shrink material
to protect the internal components.
Important Note: We don't suggest using short-range receivers like the Hitec Feather or Cirrus MRX-4. The range
provided by these receivers will not be long enough for you to keep control of the airplane. If you use the Hitec
Focus III AM radio system, you can use the included receiver, but we suggest removing the receiver's case to reduce
its overall size and weight.
What Electronic Speed Control Do I Use?
The ESC you choose should be capable of handling no less than 12 - 15 amps continuous current. Again, lighter is better.
Your ESC should weigh no more than 1 ounce including the wiring and switch.
Important Note: When choosing accessories for your Turbo Hawk EDF, such as servos, ESC, receiver and
other related accessories, it's very important to take the weight of these items into consideration. Remember, the
lighter the overall weight of the finished airplane, the better the airplane will fly.
What Flight Battery Do I Use?
To get good flight performance you need to use the right type of flight battery. You need a flight battery that can
deliver enough voltage and be able to handle current draw up to approximately 12 - 15 amps. For the best overall flight
performance we suggest using the new Wattage 10 cell 800Mah 5/4AAA NiMH flight packs. These flight packs work very
well in this application, providing more than enough power and about twice as much flight time as ordinary NiCD packs.
The AAA cells are also smaller and lighter than standard 2/3A cells.
Important Note: The Turbo Hawk EDF flies quite fast using the recommended AAA size NiMH cells. If you're
planning on using 2/3A size cells, whether they are NiCDs or NiMHs, we strongly suggest adding a carbon fiber spar
to the wing to strengthen the center section joint. With 2/3A size cells, the airplane will be extremely fast and weigh
quite a bit more. This will result in much higher flight loads than the airplane is designed for.
Another Important Note: At the time of this writing, the majority of NiMH cells available do not produce the
voltage necessary, nor can they withstand the high current draw experienced with high-draw ducted fan motors.
Our optimized NiMH cells are the only ones we know of that do. We don't suggest using just ordinary NiMH cells in this
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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, CONTINUED....
We've provided some special tips for you to keep in mind when assembling your Turbo Hawk EDF. These tips are provided
to make your flights with your Turbo Hawk EDF successful. Please don't overlook this valuable information. If you
don't follow these special tips, we can't guarantee your success.
●The motor included with your Turbo Hawk EDF has been specially designed for high RPM ducted fan use. It has
been run, tested and oiled for you at the factory before being included in your kit; therefore, motor break-in is not
necessary. Just test the motor/fan unit after wiring it up to make sure everything is working properly before
installing it onto the airplane .
●Every 10-15 flights we strongly suggest re-oiling the motor bushings, using a good quality machine oil. This will
keep your motor running at its peak and prevent premature wear. To access the motor bushings, it's easiest to use a
spray oil with an extension wand.
●You should charge and cycle the flight battery 2-3 times before your first flight. When new, NiMH and NiCD batteries
need to be cycled before they produce their peak power output and charge capacity.
●Before every flight, you must "top off" the flight battery with your charger. Do not charge the flight battery the night
before and expect it to produce its full power output the next morning when you go to fly. If you charge your flight
battery the night before, top off the charge right before you fly.
●We suggest using high-quality 16 gauge silicon wire to connect the motor to the ESC. Using high-quality 16 gauge
wire will prevent current loss which will result in loss of power. We also strongly suggest cutting off the motor
connectors from your ESC and soldering in their place high-quality connectors, such as Dean's Ultra-Plugs. Having a
plug between the motor wires and ESC will allow you to remove the wing.
●As a second note to the above about current loss, it's also imperative that you use high-quality connectors to
connect the flight battery to the ESC. Do not use the Tamiya connectors that are likely installed on your flight battery
and ESC. We suggest using high-quality connectors, such as Dean's Ultra-Plugs.
●Under no circumstances should you use slip-on connectors to connect the motor wires to the back of the motor. The
motor wires should be soldered onto the motor along with the noise-suppression capacitors.
●If you decide to make your own flight packs from individual cells, you should use high-quality NiCD or NiMH cells.
The cells should be able to handle current draw up to about 12 - 15 amps. When assembling the packs, it is of the
utmost importance to use high-quality battery bars to connect the cells and 16 gauge wire for the battery plug wires.
We also suggest testing your flight battery with a voltage meter to make sure no cells have been damaged during the
soldering process.
●Unlike propeller-driven airplanes that produce a lot of thrust right when you throttle up, ducted fans take a few
seconds to "spool up" and produce full thrust. Keep this in mind before hand-launching the airplane and while flying
the airplane. There will be a lag-time between the time the motor reaches full power and the EDF fan unit produces full
thrust. When hand-launching the airplane, you don't need to throw it too hard, but throw it firmly. You don't want to
launch it with a light toss like you would a slowflyer.
●When gluing parts to the blow-molded fuselage, always roughen the surface to be glued first using 220 grit sandpaper.
If you don't roughen the plastic, the glue won't stick well.
●We suggest gluing a small piece of screen door material to the inside of the fuselage, over the air-intake hole. This
will prevent large debris from entering the fuselage and still provide airflow to cool the battery & ESC.
●The servo you use for the ailerons should not be any deeper than 1/2" from the base of the mounting lugs to the
bottom of the servo. This will ensure that the servo does not stick out the top of the wing when it's installed.

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Here's a List of What We Used to Finish Our Turbo Hawk EDF:
IMPORTANT The part numbers listed for the Hitec receiver and Cirrus servos are compatible with Hitec and JR (receiver is
compatible with Hitec only) radio control systems. These items are also available with connectors that are compatible with Futaba
and Airtronics radio control systems. (Micro 555 receiver is also available for Airtronics, Futaba and JR radio systems.) The Wattage
IC-15A Micro ESC is compatible with Futaba, JR, Hitec and Airtronics Z.
When you purchase the Hitec Micro 555 receiver, you must also purchase a Hitec brand crystal compatible with the receiver. The
crystal must also be on the same frequency as your transmitter. Note that the Micro 555 receiver uses a dual conversion FM
Hitec crystal.
QTY. 1 759118 Hitec Micro 555 5Ch. Receiver
Hitec Dual Conversion FM RX Crystal
QTY. 2 444052 Cirrus CS-10 Super-Micro Servos
QTY. 1 128484 Wattage IC-15A Micro ESC
QTY. 1 131174 Wattage 16 Gauge Silicon Motor Wire
QTY. 1 128539 Wattage 10 Cell 800Mah 5/4AAA NiMH Flight Battery
QTY. 1 130108 Wattage PF-12 AC/DC Park Flyer Charger
QTY. 2 625085 Dean's Ultra-Plug Connectors
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, CONTINUED....
Note: If you're wondering why we've recommended
using 16 gauge silicon motor wire and Dean's Ultra-
Plug connectors, please read the special tips we've
provided on page # 5. These two items are just as
important as a good ESC and flight battery.
❑Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy # 887560
❑Pacer Z-42 Threadlocker # 339162
❑# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑.050 Hex Wrench
❑Magnum Z-Bend Pliers # 237473
❑Wire Cutters
❑Needle Nose Pliers
❑Adjustable Wrench
❑Excel Modeling Knife # 692801
❑Scissors
❑Electric or Hand Drill
❑Assorted Drill Bits
❑Ruler
❑Pencil
❑220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑Masking Tape
❑Paper Towels
❑Rubbing Alcohol
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks # 864204
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups # 864205
❑K&S 30 Watt Soldering Iron # 598120
❑Solder
❑Heat-Shrink Tubing (Assorted Sizes)
❑Prather Prop Balancer # 520429 (Optional)
SECTION 2: TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
The tools and supplies listed below will be necessary to finish the assembly of your Turbo Hawk EDF. We suggest having
these items onhand before beginning assembly.

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We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for easier identification during assembly. Before you begin
assembly, group the parts as we list them below. This will ensure that you have all of the parts before you begin assembly
and it will also help you become familiar with each part. If you find any parts missing or damaged, please contact us below:
AIRFRAME ASSEMBLIES
❑(1) Fuselage
❑(1) Right & Left Wing Panels
❑(1) Horizontal Stabilizer
❑(2) Vertical Stabilizers
SECTION 3: KIT CONTENTS
MISCELLANEOUS WING & STABILIZER PARTS
❑(1) Wing & Stabilizer Reinforcement Board - 8 Parts
❑(1) Wing Trailing Edge Reinforcement Board
❑(1) Wing Reinforcement Board - Strip
❑(1) 2-3/4" Aluminum Tube
❑(1) 2-3/8" Aluminum Tube
❑(4) Nylon Bushings
❑(4) Rubber Bands
❑(2) Plywood Nacelle Mounting Plates
❑(8) M1.4 x 4 Wood Screws
DUCTED FAN ASSEMBLY
❑(1) 380 Modified Motor
❑(1) Ducted Fan Shroud
❑(1) Impeller Fan
❑(1) Threaded Shaft Adapter w/Set Screw
❑(1) Impeller Nut
❑(2) M2 x 4 Machine Screws
❑(3) Noise-Suppression Capacitors
MISCELLANEOUS FUSELAGE PARTS
❑(1) Elevator Servo Mounting Board
❑(1) Foam Elevator Servo Tray
❑(1) Plastic Switch Mount - Optional
❑(2) M2 x 5 Wood Screws - Optional
❑(1) Velcro®Strip
❑(1) Double-Sided Foam Tape
❑(1) Decal Set
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MOLDED PLASTIC PARTS
❑(1) Clear Canopy
❑(1) Nose Cone
❑(1) EDF Nacelle
CONTROL SYSTEM ASSEMBLIES
❑(1) 15-3/4" Threaded Wire
❑(2) 5-7/8" Threaded Wires
❑(2) Prebent Aileron Torque Rods
❑(1) Nylon Control Horn
❑(1) Nylon Control Horn Backplate
❑(3) Nylon Clevises
❑(2) Nylon Adjustable Control Horns
WARNING The Turbo Hawk EDF is constructed of foam. It is very important that you use no solvents, Cyanoacrylate (C/A) glue, or
paint that can damage foam. If any of these chemicals comes in contact with the foam parts, the parts will be destroyed and will not
be covered under warranty. Use only epoxy where glue is required. If you decide to add painted details to the airplane, use acrylic-
based paints and always test the paint on a scrap piece first.
We stock a complete line of replacement parts for your Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF.
Please refer to page # 32 for more details and a replacement parts list.

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❑Pacer Z-42 Threadlocker
❑.050 Hex Wrench
❑Wire Cutters
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑(1) 380 Modified Motor
❑(1) Ducted Fan Shroud
❑(1) Impeller Fan
❑(1) Threaded Shaft Adapter w/Set Screw
SECTION 4: MOTOR & EDF FAN UNIT ASSEMBLY
❑(1) Impeller Nut
❑(2) M2 x 4 Machine Screws
❑(3) Noise-Suppression Capacitors
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑K&S 30 Watt Soldering Iron
❑Solder
Step 1: Installing the Capacitors & Motor Wires
❑Solder two 10" long 16 gauge silicon motor wires (not
included) to the positive and negative terminals on the back
of the motor. Under no circumstances should you attach
the motor wires with slide-on connectors. Use solder!
☞The terminal with the red dot next to it is the positive
terminal.
IMPORTANT The motor wires must be 10" long to reach
the fuselage and still have some extra left to work with.
❑Carefully solder the three noise-suppression capacitors
to the positive and negative terminals on the back of the
motor. Two capacitors are soldered between the terminals
and the motor can, and one capacitor is soldered between
the two terminals.
☞So the solder will stick to the motor can, you should
roughen the side of the can with 220 grit sandpaper first.
Step 2: Installing the Motor & Impeller Assembly
IMPORTANT When installing the threaded shaft adapter in
the next procedure, we strongly suggest applying threadlocker
to the set screw. This will prevent the screw from loosening
during flight.
❑Slide the threaded shaft adapter onto the motor shaft and
tighten the set screw using a .050 hex wrench. There should
be about a 1/16" gap between the shaft adapter and the motor.
☞Make sure that the back of the shaft adapter does not
rub against the front of the motor.

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❑Slide the motor into the fan shroud and line up the holes
in the front of the motor with the matching holes in the shroud.
❑Install and tighten the two M2 x 4 machine screws to
secure the motor into place.
☞We suggest applying threadlocker to the screws before
installing them. This will prevent them from loosening during
flight.
❑Slide the impeller onto the shaft adapter, making sure
that the small sticker on the impeller hub is toward the front
of the shroud. (Remove the sticker after installation.)
❑Thread the impeller nut into place and tighten it firmly,
using an adjustable wrench.
☞Very carefully push a small piece of wire between the
impeller blades and into the motor (not far in) to prevent the
motor from turning while tightening the impeller nut.
Important Tip: Before the impeller is installed in the next procedure, we recommend that you check the impeller's
balance. Usually our impellers will not need balancing, but it's a good idea to check. We suggest using a propeller
balancer to do this. If the impeller is out of balance, apply a small piece of electrical tape to the back side of the "light
blade" and re-test until you are satisfied that the impeller is balanced. We do not suggest sanding the blades to
balance the impeller because of the chance of blade distortion and/or damage.
❑Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
❑Excel Modeling Knife
❑Ruler
❑Pencil
❑220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑(1) Right & Left Wing Panels
❑(1) Wing & Stabilizer Reinforcement Board - 8 Parts
❑(1) Wing Trailing Edge Reinforcement Board
SECTION 5: WING ASSEMBLY
❑(1) Wing Reinforcement Board - Strip
❑(2) Plywood Nacelle Mounting Plates
❑(2) Prebent Aileron Torque Rods
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑Paper Towels
❑Rubbing Alcohol
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Joining the Wing Panels
❑Test-fit the two wing panels together. They should fit together with few or no gaps between the two, and the leading
and trailing edges should line up evenly. If the wing panels don't fit together properly, carefully sand the root ends of each
wing panel straight using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, being careful not to alter the dihedral angle.

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❑Using a ruler and a pencil, measure back 3/4" from the
leading edge of one wing panel (at the root end) and draw
a vertical mark.
❑Hold one of the plywood nacelle mounting plates up
against the root end of the wing, making sure that the front of
the plate is even with the mark you drew and that the bottom
of the plate is flush with the bottom of the wing.
❑When satisfied with the alignment, hold the plate in place
and use a pencil to draw two vertical lines onto the root end of
the wing, using the front and back of the plate as a guide.
❑Using a modeling knife, carefully cut a 1/8" deep notch in
the root end of the wing panel, using the two lines you drew
as a guide.
☞When cut properly, the plywood plate should fit firmly into
the notch and the outer surface of the plate should be flush
with the root end of the wing panel.
❑Repeat the previous procedures to cut a notch in the root end of the second wing panel.
☞It's important that the notches in each wing panel line up with each other when the wing panels are joined together.
❑Mix a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy and carefully apply a thin layer to the root ends of both wing panels. Do not
apply epoxy to the inside of the notches that you cut.
Special Note: For maximum wing strength, make sure to cover the entire surface of each root end.
❑Fit the wing panels back together and realign them. Remove any excess epoxy that squeezes out of the joint using
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the wing panels together firmly until the epoxy sets up - about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Installing the Plywood Nacelle Mounting Plate Assembly
❑Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and use a thin layer to glue the two plywood plates together, making sure that
the edges of both plates are even with each other. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol,
and hold the plates together until the epoxy sets up.

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❑Test-fit the nacelle mounting plate into the notch in the
wing. The plate should fit firmly within the notch and the
bottom of the plate should be flush with the bottom surface
of the wing.
IMPORTANT So that the EDF fan unit assembly lines up
properly when it's installed later, it's important that the
mounting plate be aligned properly. Double-check that the
bottom of the mounting plate is perfectly flush with the
bottom surface of the wing.
❑When satisfied with the fit and alignment, glue the mounting plate into place using a generous amount of 5 minute
epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the plate in place until the epoxy sets up.
Step 3: Installing the Aileron Torque Rods
❑Working with one aileron for now, place one torque rod
over the molded hinge line and align it so that the threaded
end of the torque rod is 3/8" out from the centerline of the wing.
IMPORTANT Do this on the top of the wing.
❑With the torque rod aligned, carefully push down on the
torque rod to make an impression of its location on both the
wing and the aileron.
❑Using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully cut a very
shallow groove along the impression the torque rod made.
Do not cut into or through the aileron hinge line.
IMPORTANT Cut the groove just shallow enough so that the
torque rod will fit down into the groove and be flush with the top
of both the wing and the aileron. The torque rod should lay in
the molded hinge line.
❑After the epoxy fully cures, sand the edges of the nacelle
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❑Test-fit the torque rod into the groove. Because the torque
rod is actuated from the bottom of the wing, you will need to
carefully push the threaded end of the torque rod through the
top of the wing, as shown.
❑When satisfied with the fit, mix a small quantity of 5 minute
epoxy and use it to glue the torque rod into ONLY the aileron.
Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding.
Important Tip: Do not glue the torque rod to the wing or to the leading edge of the aileron. If you do this, the aileron
will be glued solid and won't be able to pivot up and down.
❑After the epoxy has set up, apply one piece of aileron
reinforcement board onto the aileron to secure the torque
rod firmly into place.
❑Repeat the previous procedures to install the second
aileron torque on the opposite half of the wing.
Step 4: Installing the Wing Reinforcement Board
❑Using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully cut the
angle on the trailing edge of the wing straight.
IMPORTANT Make the cut from the inside tip of one aileron
cutout to the inside tip of the opposite aileron cutout.
❑Carefully fold the wing trailing edge reinforcement board
lengthwise, 1-3/8" from the end.

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❑Remove the reinforcement board from its protective
backing and carefully adhere the reinforcement board to the
trailing edge of the wing at the center section.
IMPORTANT The longer portion of the reinforcement board
should be on the top of the wing so that it covers (and holds in
place) the aileron torque rods. Make sure that the torque
rods are pushed down into the grooves you cut.
❑Carefully apply the large piece of reinforcement board
to the bottom of the wing, making sure that it's centered
over the wing's centerline and that the back edge of the
reinforcement board is about 1/4" in front of the torque rods.
☞It's very important to the integrity of the wing that the
reinforcement board be adhered to the wing along its entire
surface.
❑Carefully apply the reinforcement board strip to the top
of the wing, making sure that it's centered over the wing's
centerline and that the back edge of the reinforcement board
is 1/4" in front of the trailing edge reinforcement board.
☞It's very important to the integrity of the wing that the
reinforcement board be adhered to the wing along its entire
surface.
❑After applying the pieces of wing reinforcement board, carefully pivot the ailerons up and down several times to free
up the torque rods. They should not stick to the reinforcement board.
❑Each aileron should pivot up and down about 3/8". If
they don't you'll need to use a modeling knife to cut a groove
at the base of each torque rod to allow room for the torque
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❑Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
❑Excel Modeling Knife
❑220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑Paper Towels
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑(1) Fuselage
❑(1) 2-3/4" Aluminum Tube
❑(1) 2-3/8" Aluminum Tube
SECTION 6: WING MOUNTING
❑(4) Nylon Bushings
❑(2) Rubber Bands
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑Rubbing Alcohol
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Installing the Aluminum Wing Hold-Down Tubes
❑Using a modeling knife , carefully cut out the wing saddle
along the molded scribe lines.
☞Instead of trying to cut through the plastic in one pass,
it's easier to make several shallow cuts. It also helps to use a
very sharp knife blade.
❑Using a modeling knife, carefully cut away the material
from inside each of the four molded circles in front of and
behind the wing saddle.
☞Don't cut away the material from the molded circle above
the molded switch mount.
❑Test-fit the nylon sleeves and aluminum tubes into the
fuselage, making sure that both tubes are centered.
IMPORTANT The longer of the two aluminum tubes should
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❑When satisfied with the alignment, remove the aluminum tubes and the nylon sleeves.
❑Using 220 grit sandpaper, lightly roughen the gluing surfaces of the sleeves, aluminum tubes and inside the fuselage
around the mounting holes.
Special Tip: Sanding the gluing surfaces will roughen the smooth plastic and aluminum. This is important because
it will allow the epoxy to stick much better. Do not omit this procedure.
❑Using a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy, glue the nylon sleeves and aluminum tubes to the fuselage, making sure that
the tubes are centered. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to cure
before proceeding.
Special Tip: For a cleaner installation, we applied the epoxy from the inside of the fuselage.
Step 2: Mounting the Wing
❑Set the wing into the wing saddle and align it. The
centerline of the wing (the glue joint) should line up with the
fuselage mold lines at the front and back of the wing saddle.
❑When satisfied with the alignment, hold the wing securely
into place using two rubber bands. When installing the wing
for flight, use four rubber bands to hold it in place.
☞Leave the wing in position for now. It will need to be
installed to line up the flying surfaces in the next section.
❑Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy
❑# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑Excel Modeling Knife
❑Electric or Hand Drill
❑1/16" Drill Bit
❑Ruler
❑Pencil
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑(1) Horizontal Stabilizer
❑(2) Vertical Stabilizers
SECTION 7: STABILIZER INSTALLATION
❑(1) Wing & Stabilizer Reinforcement Board - 8 Parts
❑(8) M1.4 x 4 Wood Screws
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block
❑Masking Tape
❑Paper Towels
❑Rubbing Alcohol
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks
❑NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups
Step 1: Installing the Vertical Stabilizers
❑Using 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block, lightly sand the edges of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers to
remove any flashing. Be careful not to alter the 90º angle on the ends of the horizontal stabilizer.

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❑Using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully cut 1/16" of
material off of each end of the elevator.
☞Cutting the ends of the elevator shorter will prevent the
elevator from hitting the side of the vertical stabilizers when
they are glued into place.
❑Carefully align one vertical stabilizer to one end of the
horizontal stabilizer. When aligned properly, the leading and
trailing edges of the horizontal stabilizer should be lined up
with the two molded marks in the vertical stabilizer, and the
vertical stabilizer should be perpendicular to the horizontal
stabilizer when viewed from the front.
☞The horizontal stabilizer is symmetrical, so it doesn't
matter which direction the top of the vertical stabilizer faces.
❑When satisfied with the alignment, glue the vertical stabilizer to the end of the horizontal stabilizer using a thin layer
of 5 minute epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the stabilizer in place and
aligned until the epoxy sets up.
WARNING Don't apply epoxy to the end of the elevator. You don't want to glue the elevator to the vertical stabilizer.
❑Repeat the previous procedures to install the second vertical stabilizer to the other end of the horizontal stabilizer.
Step 2: Installing the Stabilizer Mounting Board
❑Remove the two tapered pieces of stabilizer mounting
board from the protective backing.
❑Apply one piece of mounting board to the top and one
piece to the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer assembly. The
back edge of each piece should be even with the front of the
molded hinge line, and the edges of the mounting board should
be flush with the edges of the molded mounting platform.
Special Tip: Do not epoxy the stabilizer to the fuselage. Because of the plastic that the fuselage is molded from,
even roughening the surface will not allow the epoxy to adhere strong enough to hold the stabilizer securely. Screwing
the stabilizer into place, while different from other models, actually works very well and results in a very secure joint.
Step 3: Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly

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❑Cut out the two horizontal stabilizer mounting slots in the
back of the fuselage. The easiest way to do this is to first
carefully sand the outside of the slots until the edges of the
flanges begin to show through. At this point the plastic will be
thin enough to allow you to easily cut out the remaining plastic
with a modeling knife.
☞You will need to cut a slot in the back of the fuselage so
that the stabilizer can be slid into place.
❑Using a 1/16" drill bit, carefully drill eight holes through
the horizontal stabilizer mounting flanges. Drill two holes
through the top and bottom of each of the flanges. The
rear holes should be 5/16" in front of the back of the fuselage
and the front holes should be 1-3/4" in front of the back of
the fuselage.
☞Drill the holes nearer the fuselage sides. This will ensure
that the screws don't miss the stabilizer mounting board when
you install them later.
❑Using a modeling knife, carefully trim away the plastic burrs left from drilling the holes.
❑Slide the horizontal stabilizer assembly into place. Push the stabilizer as far forward as possible and align the outer
edges of the reinforcement board with the outer edges of the mounting flanges.
IMPORTANT Do not cut out the mounting slot in the top of the fuselage.
❑With the wing mounted to the fuselage and the stabilizer
in place, look carefully from the front of the fuselage at both
the wing and the stabilizer. When aligned properly, the
stabilizer should be level with the wing. If it is not level, use a
modeling knife and/or 220 grit sandpaper and adjust the
mounting flanges until the correct alignment is achieved.
☞It may be necessary to slide thin shims between the
flanges and the stabilizer to align it properly to the wing.
❑Now check to make sure that the tips of the stabilizer are
equal distances from the tips of the wing. Use a ruler and
measure from one wing tip to the stabilizer tip on the same
side. Do this for both sides. When the stabilizer is aligned
properly, both of these measurements should be the same.
A=A-1
B=B-1

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❑Using the tip of your modeling knife, make very small
pilot holes in the stabilizer mounting board using the holes
you drilled in the mounting flanges as a guide.
❑Install and lightly tighten the eight M1.4 x 4 wood screws
to hold the stabilizer firmly in place.
☞Be careful not to overtighten the screws or the mounting
board will strip out.
❑When satisfied with the alignment, use a couple of pieces of masking tape to hold the stabilizer in place and aligned.
❑# 0 Phillips Head Screwdriver
❑Magnum Z-Bend Pliers
❑Wire Cutters
❑Excel Modeling Knife
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT:
❑(1) 15-3/4" Threaded Wire
❑(2) 5-7/8" Threaded Wires
❑(1) Nylon Control Horn
❑(1) Nylon Control Horn Backplate
SECTION 8: CONTROL SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
❑(3) Nylon Clevises
❑(2) Nylon Adjustable Control Horns
❑(1) Elevator Servo Mounting Board
❑(1) Foam Elevator Servo Tray
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑Electric or Hand Drill
❑1/16" Drill Bit
❑Ruler
❑Pencil
Step 1: Installing the Elevator Servo Tray
❑Carefully bend the sides of the elevator servo mounting
board up at a 90º angle at the two precut scribe lines.
☞When bending the board, bend it up toward the board
side. Don't bend it down toward the protective backing side.
❑Punch out the die-cut piece of foam from the middle of the foam elevator servo tray.
❑Remove the protective backing from the servo mounting board and place the foam servo tray onto the board, making
sure that the servo tray is lined up with the edges of the mounting board.
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❑Press the mounting board down firmly to secure the foam
servo tray firmly into place.
❑Bend down both of the outer and inner tabs on the
mounting board and press them into place against the foam
servo tray.
❑Install the servo tray assembly into the fuselage. To align
the assembly properly, the back edges of the mounting board
should be pushed up against the wing mounting tube, and the
top of the mounting board should be pushed up against the
bottom of the wing saddle.
❑When satisfied with the alignment, press the sides of the
mounting board firmly against the fuselage sides to secure
the assembly into place.
Step 2: Installing the Elevator Servo & Pushrod Assembly
❑Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the
elevator servo mounting lugs.
☞When installing the collets, make sure that the flanges
are toward the bottom of the mounting lugs.
❑Test-fit the servo into the servo tray. The servo should
be pushed to one side of the tray so that the servo arm will be
toward the middle of the fuselage. If the servo is too large to
fit, use a modeling knife to enlarge the cutout in the servo tray
to accommodate the servo.
☞The servo output shaft should face toward the front of
the fuselage.
❑Mount the servo using the servo mounting screws provided with your servo. To make it easier to install the screws, use
the tip of your modeling knife to make small pilot holes in the servo mounting board.
IMPORTANT Before installing the servo tray assembly in the next procedure, note that the servo tray is angled to match
the sides of the fuselage. The wider end of the servo tray should be toward the front of the fuselage.

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❑Using a modeling knife, cut a thin slot through the elevator,
in the middle of the molded control horn mounting area.
❑Push the end of the control horn through the slot so that
the tip of the control horn is toward the bottom of the elevator.
❑Making sure that the flat portion of the control horn
backplate faces away from the elevator, push the backplate
over the end of the control horn until you hear it "click" firmly
into place.
❑Plug the elevator servo lead into its proper slot in your receiver. Plug the ESC lead into your receiver and plug
the flight battery into your ESC. Turn on your radio system and center the servo using the elevator trim lever on
your transmitter.
❑Thread one nylon clevis onto the 15-3/4" long threaded pushrod wire.
☞Thread the clevis on far enough to leave room for adjustments later.
❑Slide the plain end of the pushrod wire through the hole
in the back of the fuselage, then carefully snap the clevis into
the elevator control horn.
IMPORTANT Make sure that the clevis snaps completely
down into the control horn.
❑Place a "single arm" servo horn onto the elevator servo, making sure that the servo horn is centered and points
toward the middle of the fuselage. The arm should have at least two holes in it.
❑With both the servo horn and the elevator centered, use
a pencil to draw a mark on the pushrod wire where it crosses
the hole that is 1/4" out from the center of the servo horn.
☞If you're using Cirrus CS-10 servos this will be the first
hole in the servo arm.
❑Using Magnum Z-Bend Pliers, make a Z-Bend in the pushrod wire at the mark you drew and use wire cutters to
remove the excess wire.
Special Tip: It's easier to properly make the Z-Bend if you remove the pushrod wire first.
❑Remove the servo horn. Using a 1/16" drill bit, enlarge the hole in the servo arm that is 1/4" out from the center of the
servo horn.