Mini Warbirds Spitfire User instructions

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Specification:
*Length: 2i-3/io"(540mm)
*Wing Span: 26-i/5"(665mm)
*FlyingWeight: 11-3/10 oz (320g)
Spitfire

Assembly and OperatingManual
Spitfire
Dearcustomer,
Congratulations on your choice ofa
factory-assembled model aircraft from the Mini
Warbirds range and thank you for placingyour
trust inus.
The model can very quickly be completedready to
fly. Pleasereadrightthroughtheseinstructions
and the separate Information sheetsbefore
attempting to assemble andflythe model, as this
will make it much easier to complete the tasks
required.
All directions,such as "right-hand", areas seen
from the tail ofthe model,looking forward.
Notes onthe powersystem
A brushless outrunner motor, propeller and spinner
are factory-installed.
The motor is connected tothe speedcontroller,
ready to use, andthe controller is correctly setup
at the factory.
To complete the powersystem allyou have todo
is connect the LiPo flight battery.
The radiocontrolsystem
with at leastfourchannels. We particularly
recommend 2.4GHz systems.
The receivingsystem is powered bythe speed
controller'sintegral BEC system.
Before you check the model'sworking systems,
set the controlsurfaces to neutralfrom the
transmitter (transmittersticks and trimscentral).
Before operating the modelalwaysmove the
throttlestick tothe "motor stopped" positionbefore
switching the transmitter on. Only thenconnect the
flight battery.
To switchoff,firstdisconnect the flightpackfrom
the speedcontroller, and only thenswitch the
transmitter off.
Glued joints,suitableadhesives
Foam safeepoxy is recommended and available
frommostreputablemodel retail shops.
Trial-fit all parts "dry"beforeapplying glue.
Follow the recommendedcuringtimesuggested
by the glue manufacturen Allow the glue to fully
cure(harden) tothe pointwhere the joint canbe
placedunderstress.
Fuselage,completewithmotor,speedcontroller
and servo.
Integral wing panels with L.H/ R.H. ailerons and
servos
Tailplane and elevator
Fin
Factory-fitted propeller and spinner
2X Aileron pushrod, one Z-bend
1X Elevator pushrod, one Z-bend.
1X Y-lead
3 X Control surface horn
1 X3S1P LiPo battery, 850 mAh, 20C
For thismodel you require a radiocontrolsystem
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Fig. 1
- Apply glue to the slot of mainwing and control
surfacehorn.(glue not included)
Fig. 2
- Connect the aileronpushrod tothe aileron servo
arm, and thenconnect ittothe controlsurface
horn.
Fig. 3
- Connect the aileronpushrod tothe controlsurface
horn at firsthole.
Fig. 4
- Reverse the procedure tothe left wing. The photo
shows the finishedview.

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Fig. 5
- Apply glue tothe mainwing.
Fig. 6
- Apply glue tothe fuselage.
Fig. 7
- Assemble the mainwing tothe fuselage.
Fig. 8
-The photoshows the finished view.

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Fig.9
- Apply glue tothe slot of horizontalstabilizer.
Fig. 10
- Glue the control surface horn tothe horizontal
stabilizer and hold in position until the gluesets.
Fig. 11
- Assemble the elevatorpushrod tothe first hole.
Fig. 12
- Makesure the pushrod is firmly fixed tothe control
surface horn, and then apply glue tothe horizontal
stabilizer.

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Fig. 13
- Applyglue tothe horizontalstabilizer.
Fig. 14
- Glue the horizontal stabilizer tothe fuselage, and
make sure the elevatorpushrod connect tothe
fuselage servo at firsthole.
Fig. 15
- Hold in position until the gluesets. The photo
shows the finished view
Fig. 16
- Appleglue tothe vertical fin.
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Fig. 17
- Glue vertical fintothe fuselage.
Fig. 18
- Photoshows vertical fin assemble tothe fuselage.
Fig. 19
- Photo shows the aileron servos connects tothe
Y-lead.
Fig. 20
- Photoshows the speedcontroller connects tothe
motor

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Fig. 21
- Connect tothe receiver and place the receiver in
the middle ofthe fuselage.
Fig. 22
- Photoshows all parts are well assembled.
Fig. 23
- Photoshowsbatteryleadsconnected tothe speed
controller.
Fig. 24
- Opening and closing the canopy:
The canopy is retained bythe cowl atthe front,
andbya tongue atthe rear
-To open the canopy, slide it forward, raise itat
the rear and lift itoff
- Reverse the procedure to replace the canopy.

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Fig. 25
- Place the propellersets.
Fig. 26
- Assemble the propellerbase
Fig. 27
- Assemble the propeller.
Fig. 28
- Assemble the spacer.

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Fig. 29
- Assemble the screwnut.
Fig. 30
- Fixthe spinnerwithscrews.
Fig. 31
- Photoshows the fixedview.
Fig. 32
- Congratulations, you havecompleted the
assemblyprocess. We hope you enjoyflyingyour
new model!
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Fig. 33
- Charge the flight battery; connect the Equalizer
leadusing and adapterleadmatchingyour charger
(adapterlead not included).
Fig. 34
- Switch the transmitter on,and move the throttle
stick tothe "MotorOFF"position.(DiagramMODE
1 right throttle controlstick)
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Aileron
right
Elevator
Figs. 35and36
- Check the channelassignment ofthe control
surfaces, and swapover the connectors atthe
receiver if necessary.
- Check the neutralposition ofthe controlsurfaces.
Make adjustments tothe clevises if necessary.
- Stand behind the model.
- Check the direction of rotation ofthe servos.
- When you move the aileronstick tothe right(a),
the right-handaileron (a) shouldrise, the left-hand
aileron (b) fall.
- Pull the elevatorstickbacktowards you (c), and
the rearedge of bothelevatorsshouldrise(c).
-If eithercontrol surface function works the wrong
way round,correct it usingyourtransmitter's servo
reversefacility for thatfunction.
- Checkthat allthe linkages are firmlyfixed, but
free-moving.
- We recommend that youset around 50% Expo on
the aileron and elevatorfunctions.
Fig. 37 Balancing
- Place the canopy onthe fuselage.
- Place the battery inthe model of balancing; donot
connect it.
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Motor
Motor"ON"
- Make the Centre of Gravity on both sides.
- Support the model atthe marked C.G. and allow it
to hangfreely. The model is correctlybalanced
when it hangs level, ideally with the noseinclined
slightly down.
- Adjust the position ofthe flight battery if necessary.
- Mark the battrylocation inthe fuselage, so that you
canbe confident of replacing itinthe same
position after removing it.
Fig. 38 checking the electricpowersystem
- Caution: position the throttle stick in such a way
that the motorcannotpossiblystartrunning.
- Switch the transmitter on,and connect the flight
pack
- Check the direction of rotation ofthe motor:when
viewed from the front, the output shaft mustrotate
anti-clockwise. If this isnotthe case,perhaps
because youare using components other than
thoserecommended,swapover anytwo motor
wires to reverse the direction of rotation.
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Note:whenever youare installing, adjusting
or servicing the powersystem,
keep well clear ofthe rotational
plane ofthe propeller - injury
hazard.Ensure also that
nobodystands in front ofthe
modelwhen the motor is running.
- Firstdisconnect the battery from the speed
controller, and thenswitch the transmitter
off.
-The model is ready for flying once you have
recharged the battery.
Test-flying, flyingnotes
Read the sections inthe Safety
Notes entitled"Routine pre-flight
checks" and "Flying the model"
beforeattempting to fly the model
forthe firsttime.
- Advice on control surface travels.
- The statedcontrolsurfacetravels are just a
guide forthe first few flights. Every pilot will need
to adjust the settingsslightly to suit his orher
individual flying style. Exponential settings
should also besetto suit your personal
preference.
- For your first few flights pleasewait fora day
with no more than a gentle breeze.
- A goodflying site consists ofa large, flat,open
grassy field, devoid of trees,fences,
high-tensionoverheadcablesetc.
- Repeat the check ofallthe workingsystems.
- Askan experienced modeling friend to
hand-launch the aircraft for you. He should be
capable of giving the model a reasonablystrong,
flat launch.
- The modelmust be launcheddirectlyinto any
wind.
- With the motorrunning at full-throttle, give the
aeroplane a firmlaunchdirectlyinto any breeze,
with the fuselage and wings level.
- Allow the Spitfire tofly straight aheadinitially;
don't initiate turns close tothe ground.
- Adjust the controlsurface trims if necessary, so
that the model flies straight with a reasonable
rate of climb "hands off'.
- Check the model'sreaction to controlinputs. If
necessary, youmay need to increase or reduce
the control surface travels after the first landing.
- Check the aeroplane's stallingspeed ata safe
height.
Keep the model'sspeedwell above the stall for
the landing approach.
If you needed to adjust the trimsduring the
test-flight, correct the length ofthe appropriate
pushrodonce the model is back onthe ground,
thenreturn the transmittertrims to centre so that
full trimtravel is available to bothsides of neutral
for subsequent flights.
We reserve the right to introducétechnical
modifications and suggestthat you check our
website for updates.
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