Hangar 9 Alpha 69 User manual

Specifications
Wingspan: ............. 71.5 in (1816mm)
Length: ................... 54 in (1371mm)
Wing Area: ............ 965.2 sq in (62.27 sq dm)
Weight:.................... 7–8 lb (3.2–3.6 kg)
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Engines: .................. .61 2-stroke (included)
Radio:...................... 4-channel w/4 servos
(included)
Featuring the Unique Evolution Trainer Power System
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Covering Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contents of Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Field Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional Field Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional Required Tools and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Before Starting Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 1: Assembly of the Wing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2: Installation of the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 4A: Installing the Wing (Rubber Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 4B: Installing the Wing (Bolt-On) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 5: Installing the Propeller and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 6: Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 7: Control Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 8: Preflight Checks at the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 9: Starting the Evolution Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 10: Flying the Alpha Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 11: Engine Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 12: Evolution Trainer Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2003 Official AMANational Model Aircraft Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Covering Colors
• True Red HANU866
• Deep Blue HANU873
• White HANU870
• Silver HANU881

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Contents of Kit
Replacement parts:
A. Wing Set w/Alum. Tube HAN2601
B. Fuselage HAN2602
C. Tail Set HAN2603
D. Landing Gear Set HAN2604
E. Wing Tube HAN2605
F. 23/4" Wheels HAN305
G. 3" Wheels HAN306
H. Propeller EVO0610P
I. Spinner EVO0610S
Items Not Shown:
Engine Mount HAN90M
Pushrod Set HAN2607
Fuel Tank (assembled) HAN2606
Repair Information
In the misfortune of a crash or broken part, see your
local hobby dealer for replacement parts. Use the part
numbers listed to aid in the selection of the correct
replacement parts.
A
B
C
E
F
G
D
H
I

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Warning
Additional Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Adjustable wrench
• Drill
• Drill bit: 5/64", 3/32"
• Hobby Knife (XAC3126)
• Phillips screwdriver (small)
• Flat screwdriver
Adhesives (Optional)
• 30-Minute Epoxy (HAN8002)
• Thick CA (cyanoacrylate) Glue (PAAPT02)
• CA Remover/Debonder (PAAPT16)
• Masking Tape (MMM20901)
Other Required Items (Optional)
• Epoxy Brushes (DUB345)
• Felt-Tipped Pen (PAR10400)
• File
• Measuring device (e.g. ruler, tape measure)
• Mixing Sticks for Epoxy (DUB346)
• Paper towels
• Rubbing alcohol
• Wax paper
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open
areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included
with your radio and engine.
Field Equipment Required
• Fuel
• Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510)
• Glow Plug Igniter with Charger (HAN7101)
• Glow Plug (HAN3001/3006)
• Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
• #64 Rubber Bands (ARC64)
• Skypack Pilot Support Package (HAN001)
Optional Field Equipment
• 4-Way Wrench (DUB701)
• Field Box (HAN130/131/117)
• Cleaner & towels
• Extra Glow Plugs (HAN3001/3006)
• Blue Block After Run Oil (EVOX1000)
• Power Panel (HAN106)
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102)
• PowerPro 12V Starter (HAN161)
• Start-Up Field Pack (HANSTART)

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Before Starting Assembly
Using the Manual
Before beginning the assembly of the Arrow, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the
place of purchase.
If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them. Use caution while
working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to provide breaks between
each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step
completed. Steps with two boxes indicate that the step will require repeating, such as for a right or left wing
panel, two servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
Warranty Information
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s
liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify
this warranty without notice.
In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final assembly or material used for the final assembly, no liability
shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the product,
the user accepts all resulting liability.
Once assembly of the model has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly regarding any warranty
question that you have. Please do not contact your local hobby shop regarding warranty issues, even if that is where
you purchased it. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may
need any assistance.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to
return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Horizon Hobby
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
[phone]
www.horizonhobby.com
HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN101 – Covering Iron

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Section 2: Installation of the Main Landing
Gear
Section 1: Assembly of the Wing

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Section 3: Installing the
Tail Assembly
Assembly Diagram
Please carefully read through the
entire instruction manual before beginning
assembly of the Alpha .60 Trainer
Ready-To-Fly (RTF) kit.

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Section 1: Assembly of the Wing
Carefully remove the contents of your Alpha Trainer
Ready-To-Fly kit. It is recommended that you charge
the transmitter and receiver batteries for 24 hours
prior to flying your model.
Step 1
Remove each wing panel from its protective plastic
bag. Remove the pieces of tape that hold the ailerons
in place for shipping. The hinges in the Alpha
Trainer have already been glued in place during
manufacturing. Check to make sure hinges are
secure by gently pulling on the wing and aileron,
trying to separate the ailerons from the wing. Be
careful not to damage the wing structure.
Step 2
Locate the aluminum wing tube and carefully slide
it into the opening in one wing panel. Use a twisting
motion while inserting the tube. A short metal pin is
located near the trailing edge of one wing panel.
This pin keys into the opposite wing panel and
keep the wing from rotating around the wing tube.
Carefully slide the other wing panel onto the wing
tube. Align the metal pin in one panel into the hole
of the opposite panel and press the two panels
tightly together.
Step 3
Locate the clear wing joiner tape and apply it to the
top and bottom of the wing along the joint. Start at
the top of the trailing edge and wrap it around the
front of the wing and to the bottom trailing edge.
Step 4
The aileron servo lead has been wrapped around the
linkage for shipment. Untie the servo lead to free up
the aileron linkage.
Note: The aileron servo lead has been labeled
with a piece of tape; do not remove this tape.
One of the aileron linkages has already been
connected to the aileron and secured with a small
piece of tubing (clevis keeper). This is done to
prevent the clevis from opening during flight.
Connect the other aileron linkage to the aileron and
snap the clevis in place. Slide the clevis keeper
over the clevis to secure the linkage to the aileron.
You have successfully assembled the wing of
your Alpha™ Trainer.
Step 3
Wrap supplied clear
tape around the center joint Step 2
Slide both wing panels
onto the metal tube
Step 1
Remove the shipping tape
Step 3
Attach the aileron clevis
Bottom view of wing

Section 2: Installation of the Main Landing Gear
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Step 1
Locate the aluminum landing gear and two
8-32 x 3/4" screws. The wheels have already been
installed for you. On the bottom of the fuselage
you will find a two holes and blind nuts to accept
the screws. The landing gear will be positioned
over these holes and the screws used to secure the
landing gear to the fuselage.
Step 2
Position the landing gear over the holes. Slide one
8-32 x 3/4" screw through the corresponding hole
in the landing gear and into the blind nut. Repeat
the procedure for the remaining screw. Use a Phillips
screwdriver to tighten both of the screws.
Mount the landing gear using
two 8-32 x 3/4” screws

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Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly
Locate the horizontal stabilizer and vertical
stabilizer assemblies. The rudder and elevator
have been pre-hinged at the factory and the control
horns are also attached.
Remove the shipping tape holding the rudder and
elevator in place. Check both the rudder and elevator
for freedom of movement. Also check to make sure
the hinges have been glued securely.
Step 1
The vertical stabilizer has threaded rods in the bottom
that secure it to the horizontal stabilizer. Insert the
threaded rods through the predrilled holes in the
horizontal stabilizer. Secure them together using
two large washers and wing nuts. Place a drop of
threadlock on the threaded rods before tightening
the wing nuts.
Step 2
Slide the tail assembly into the slot in the rear of the
fuselage; making sure the rudder pushrod is on top of
the horizontal stabilizer. Use the two long screws and
two small washers to secure the tail assembly to the
fuselage. There is a hole in the bottom of the fuselage
to access the forward screw location. Place a drop of
threadlock on the screws before installing the screws.
Hint: Use a magnetic screwdriver when
installing the screws.
Threadlock
Threadlock
Wing Nut Large Washer
Attach the vertical stabilizer to
the horizontal stabilizer using
two washers and two wing nuts
Apply
threadlock
Apply
threadlock
Slide tail assembly into slot
at fuselage rear
Long Screw Small Washer