Pheonix Model Tiger Moth 40 User manual

Instruction Manual
Fly the Tiger Moth biplane - Phoenix Model' ARF version makes it economical
and easy! Built from light weight, high - quality balsa. The fiber glass cowl
painted by hand to match the trim scheme. Most part are cut by laser machine.
Computer - designed for easy assembly. Semi - symmetrical clark Y-airfoils and
ailerons on both wings give these scale versions the original's agility. Includes
main and tail gear, wheels, fuel tank, linkage parts set and decals.
Wingspan : 144cm (56.7 in)
Wing Area : 58 dm2
Length : 112cm (44 in)
Weight approx : 2600 - 2800g (5.7 - 6.2lb)
Radio control : 4 channel / 5 servos
Engine : 2 stroke. 40 class 4 stroke .48 - .53 class
Specification:

KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification
during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you
have all of parts required before you begin assembly
AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES
(2) Wing
(1) Fuselage
(1) Horizontal
(1) Vertical
(1) Instruction manual
main gear assembly
(1) Main gear
(2) 60mm wheel
(4) Collar
(4) 3mm x 4mm screw
(4) Nylon clasp
(8) 3mm x 12mm screw
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(1) Tail whell bracke w/wire
(1) 25mm diameter wheel
(1) 2mm collar
(1) 4mm screw
(4) 2mm x 10mm wood screw
elevator control system
(1) Clevis
(1) Silicone tube
(1) Nylon clasp
(1) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 16mm screw
(1) Pushrod set
rudder control system
(1) Clevis
(1) Silicone tube
(1) Nylon clasp
(1) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 16mm screw
(1) Pushrod set
aileron control horn
(2) Clevis
(2) Silicone tube
(2) Nylon clasp
(2) Nylon control horn
(2) 2mm x 180mm wire
metal pushrod
engine mount
(4) 3mm x 20mm screw
(4) Lock washer
(4) 8mm washer
(4) 4mm x 20mm screw
(4) 4mm nut
(1) Engine mount
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
(1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
(1) 3,5mm 350mm nylon pushrod housing
(1) Metal connector
(1) 4mm x 4mm screw
FUel TANK
(1) Fuel tank
(1) Clunk
(1) 110mm silicone tube
(1) Stopper
(1) 160mm x 250mm foam
miscellaneous items
(3) Dihedral
(1) Trim tape 25mm x 600mm
(2) 4mm x 30mm screw
(2) Washer
(1) Metal connector
(4) Servo box
(1) Set of struts
(1) Decal sheet
(4) 2,6mm x 10mm screw
(8) 2mm x 10mm screw
(1) Set of cable
(1) Cowling
KIT CONTENTS
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Remove the covering. Remove the covering from the aileron
servo box (at the bottom of the wing).Two servo box.
Remove the covering. Glue the two servo box by C.A glue. Insert the thread into the wing.
Tape the servo lead into the end of the
thread. Pull the servo lead out. Using the masking tape, tape the servo lead onto the top of the wing.
Secure the servo. The control horn and the pushrod of
the aileron. Install the clevis to the aileron pushrod.
Install the control horn. Attach the clevis to the control horn. Cut away the aileron pushrod.
Install
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ng the a
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leron servos.
Installing the aileron servos.
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Bend "L" the aileron pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp. Make the same way to install the aileron
servo for the second wing.
Draw a center line. Remove the covering. Glue the wing joiner to the wing, using
the epoxy glue.
Apply the epoxy to the wing section. Joining the wing. Apply the trim tape to the center
section of the wing where they join.
Draw a center line. Remove the covering. Mark the shape of the wing.
Glue the wing joiner to the wing, using
the epoxy glue.
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Remove the covering. Apply the epoxy to the wing section.
Center line
Center line
Joining the wing halves.
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Joining the wing. Joining the wing. Joining the wing.
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Make a center line onto the horizontal. Remove the covering from the rear of the
fuselage.
Attach the horizontal to the fuselage
and check it.
Mark the shape of the fuselage onto the
bottom of the horizontal. Remove the covering from the bottom
of the horizontal.
Glue the horizontal and fuselage by
epoxy. Remove the covering of the vertical. Remove the covering from the fuselage.
Mark the shape of the vertical onto the
top of the horizontal. Remove the covering. Make the slot for the tail gear.
Center line
Installing the horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer and tail gear.
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Install the wheel and secure it.Drill 2mm hole for tail gear. Bend "L" as shown.
Prepare the tail gear as shown. Attach the tail gear into the rudder and
glue it. Glue the rudder hinge by C.A glue.
Glue the vertical stabilizer to the
fuselage. Secure the tail gear. Finishing.
The full set of langding gear. Install the collar. Install the wheel and secure it.
Remove the covering. Install the landing gear and secure it. Attach the plastic cover for landing gear.
Installing the langding gear.
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The full set of the elevator and rudder
linkages. Install the control horn.
Remove the covering. Slide the pushrod and attach the clevis
to the elevator pushrod. Attach the clevis to the control horn.
Install the control horn. Remove the covering. Slide the pushrod and attach the clevis
to the rudder pushrod.
Attach the clevis to the control horn. Install the elevator servo. Cut away the elevator pushrod.
Bend "L" the elevator pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp to the servo arm. Install the rudder servo.
Installing the elevator and rudder linkages.
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Elevator
Control horn
Elevator
Control horn
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Cut away the rudder pushrod. Bend "L" the rudder pushrod. Attach the nylon clasp to the servo arm.
Install the engine mount. Install the throttle rod.
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The fuel tank.
Secure the stopper. Install the silicon tube of the tank (not
included).
Attach the engine to the engine mount
and mark four holes.
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Secure the fuel tank in place. Drill four holes onto the engine mount.
Attach the throttle rod to the arm of
the carburator. Secure the engine.
Installing the engine and fuel tank.
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Prepare the cowling. Glue the wood. Secure the muffler.
Secure the cowling. Secure the cowling. Install the propeller.
Install the throttle servo. Install the metal connector. Install the servo arm.
Secure the throttle rod. Cut a way the throttle rod. Install the receiver, battery and switch.
The full set of canopy. Install the canopy. Install the canopy.
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Installing the cowling and propeller
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Installing the throttle servos, receiver, battery and switch.
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Installing the canopy.
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Battery
Receiver Switch

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Install the metal strap.
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Install the metal strap.
Install the struts.
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The full set of the struts.
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Install the metal strap.
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Install the struts.
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Install the cable.
Installing the struts.
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Short
Long
Front

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BALANCING
1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly.
Improper balance will cause your plane to lose
control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 45mm
BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE
WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of
pieces of masking tape, place them on the top side
of the wing 45mm back from the leading edge, at
the fuselage sides.
3. Turn the airplane upside down. Place your fingers on
the masking tape and carefully lift the plane .
4. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is heavy nose.
To correct this first move the battery pack further
back in the fuselage. If this is not possible or does
not correct it, stick small amounts of lead weight on
the fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer. If the
tail of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy. To
correct this, move the battery and receiver forward
or if this is not possible, stick weight into the
firewall. When balanced correctly, the airplane
should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift
it up with your fingers.
LATERAL BALANCE
After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You
should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the
airplane track straighter
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the
control throws listed.
2. The control throws should be measured at the widest
point of each control surface.
3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the
correct directions.
1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of
heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the
tail wheel wire. With the wings level, carefully lift
the airplane by the string. This may require two
people to make it easier.
2. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier than
the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to
the bottom side of the lighter wing half's wing tip.
Follow this procedure until the wing stays level
when you lift the airplane.
Ailerons : 10mm up 10mm down
Elevator : 15mm up 15mm down
Rudder : 30mm right 30mm left
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
10mm
10mm
Rudder Control
30mm
30mm
15mm
15mm
FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK
1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver
batteries before your first day of flying.
2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane
to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
3. Double check the balance of the airplane
4. Check the control surface
5. Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
6. Properly balance the propeller.
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I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES
Made in Vietnam
When ready to fly, first extend the
transmitter aerial.
Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the control
surfaces move freely and in the
CORRECT directions. ALWAYS land the model INTO the
wind, this ensures that the model lands
at the slowest possible speed.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch off the transmitter.
Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch on the receiver. ALWAYS take off into the wind.
Check that the wings are correctly
fitted to the fuselage. If the model does not respond correctly
to the controls, land it as soon as
possible and correct the fault.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left
in the tank can cause corrosion and
lead to engine problems.