Phoenix Model Domino User manual

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Instruction Manual
SIZE .46-.55 GP/EP SCALE 1:6 ARF
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1583mm (62.3in)
- Length: 1270mm (50 in)
- Flying weight: 2600-2800 gr
- Wing area: 44.3 dm2
- Wing loading: 65g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: V-kote film
- Spinner size: Plastic 58mm (included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 5 standard servo: 2 aileron;
1 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
4.8-6V / 800-1200mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: .40-.46 / 2-stroke (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner
- Gravity CG: 75-80 mm (2.9-3.1 in) Back from
the leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 8mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 8mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 25mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 40mm right/left, 15% expo
- Experience level: Beginer
- Plane type: Trainer
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .46 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 4-6 cells / 4000-5000 mAh (not included)
- Esc: 50-60A (not included)

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Thank you for purchasing Phoenix Model products. With over 20 years experience in production and fly testing,
Phoenix Model is committed to bring the best quality products and good service to customers. Along with a team of
creative engineers and skilled workers, we will always accompany with customers by our great experiences, fully
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Your satisfaction is our success. Please read through this manual before starting construction.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Academy of Model Aeronautics: If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The AMA is the
governing body of model aviation and membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Warranty
Disclaimer
Safety precaution
Important building notes
Suggestion
Flight warnings
Flight warnings
Covering tools
Adhesives and required tools
Academy of model aeronautics national
model aircraft safety code
Preparations
Installing the ailerons
Installing the ailerons servo and linkage
Installing the rudder
Installing the elevator and rudder pushod
Installing the stopper
Installing the engine
Installing the motor and battery
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Installing the landing gear 10
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Joining the wing halves 6
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Horizontal stabilizer installation 7
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Installing the servo of the rudder
The elevator and fuel tank 11
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Installing the throttle servo 15
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Installing the switch, spinner and propller 17
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Flight preparation pre flight check
Balancing 17
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Phoenix Model guarantees the component parts in
this kit to be free from defects in both material and
workmanship at the date of purchase by the
purchaser.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification
of or to any part of the Product.
This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or
attempted repair by anyone other than Phoenix
Model.
Further, Phoenix Model reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty without notice.
WARRANTY
Read this disclaimer carefully before using this
product. Please strictly follow the instruction manual
to assemble and use this.
In that Phoenix Model has no control over the final
assembly or material used for final assembly, Phoenix
Model is not responsible for loss of use , or other
incidental or consequential damages.
Furthermore, Phoenix Model cannot be held liable for
personal injury or property damage caused by the
use or misuse of Phoenix Model products. By the
act of using the user-assembled products, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
DISCLAIMER
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. This
kit is hand made from natural materials, every plane
is unique and minor adjustments may have to be
made. However, you should find the fit superior and
assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are
fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many
harsh chemicals including the following: paint thinner,
C/A glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and
acetone. Do not let these chemicals come in contact
with the colors on the covering and the plastic parts.
Some parts included in this kit such as the cowl or
wheel pants are made of fiberglass, the fibers of
which may cause eye, skin and respiratory tract
irritation. Never blow into a part to remove fiberglass
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
fiberglass parts. Vacuum the parts and the work area
thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts.
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old towel or
brown paper, both to protect the aircraft and to
protect the table. Keep a couple of jars or bowls
handy to hold the small parts after you open the bag.
SUGGESTION
Always operate in open areas, away from factories,
hospitals, schools, buildings and houses etc.
NEVER fly your aircraft close to people or built up
areas.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials or other
dangerous areas including airports, motorways etc.
NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy or stormy
days.
ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind the
propeller, and do not allow any part of your body to
be in line with the propeller.
THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS Keep fingers,
clothing (ties, shirt sleeves, scarves) or any other
loose objects that could be caught or drawn in,
away from the propeller. Take care at ALL times.
NEVER use damaged or deformed propellers
or spinners.
Keep all onlookers (especially small children and
animals) well back from the area of operation. This
is a flying aircraft, which will cause serious injury in
case of impact with a person or animal.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel containers on a fire,
this can lead to an explosion.
FLIGHT WARNINGS
This is not a toy and pilots must be over the age
of 14
Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
frequency.
Do not smoke near fuel
Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children
and pets.
Wear safety glasses.
The glow plug clip must be securely attached to
the glow plug.
Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
Keep loose clothing and wires away from the
propeller.
Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
stand in line with the side of the propeller.
Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.
Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid
water exposure to all equipment not specifically
designed and protected for this purpose.
SAFETY PRECAUTION

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When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch on the receiver.
Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the
fuselage.
Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and
check that the control surfaces move freely and in
the CORRECT directions.
Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate
power.
ALWAYS take off into the wind.
If the model does not respond correctly to the
controls, land it as soon as possible and correct the
fault.
ALWAYS land the model INTO the wind, this ensures
that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch off the transmitter.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left in the tank
can cause corrosion and lead to engine problems.
A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may
not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and anyadditional rules specific to the
flying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a
mixed use agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model
Airplane program. (AMA Document 520-A.)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed
to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.)
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the
provisions of AMA Document #555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug that could adversely affect
the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels a
projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.
Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during
flight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the
model during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code
but may not be launched from model aircraft.
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2014
FLIGHT WARNINGS
Thin CA
30-minute epoxy
6-minute epoxy
Threadlocker thread locking cement
Mixing sticks
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
Epoxy brushes
Denatured alcohol
Canopy Glue
Felt-tipped pen or pencil
Flat screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Drill
Hobby knife
Masking tape
Phillips screwdriver (large)
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Ruler
Sandpaper
Soldering iron
Solder
Hex wrench
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm),
1/8-inch (3,2mm), 3/16-inch (4,8mm),11/64-inch
(4.5mm), 13/64-inch (5,2mm), 1/4-inch (6,4mm)
ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS
Top Flite® MonoKote® Sealing Iron
Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover
Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron
Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun
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• Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within
the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.)
(j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document
#510-A.)
3. Model aircraft will not be flown in AMAsanctioned events, air shows or model demonstrations unless:
(a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated
prior to the specific event.
(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.
4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT,
ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.
B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)
1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or structures and shall avoid
endangerment of life and property of others.
2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations will be
completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft.
3. At all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place. (AMA Document
#706.)
(a) Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line.
(b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established.
(c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators.
(d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited.
4. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on
Amateur Band frequencies.
5. RC model aircraft will not knowingly operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site without a
frequency-management agreement. (AMA Documents #922 and #923.)
6. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations, excluding takeoff and landing, no
powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot's
helper(s) located at the flightline.
7. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch an outdoor model aircraft in flight while it is still under
power, except to divert it from striking an individual.
8. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model’s attitude and
orientation at all times. Hand-held illumination systems are inadequate for night flying operations.
9. The pilot of an RC model aircraft shall:
(a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective
lenses prescribed for the pilot.
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined
in AMA Document #550.
(c) Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in
AMA Document #560.
C. FREE FLIGHT
1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the model aircraft is launched.
2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and other fliers.
3. An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fuse has completed its
function.
D. CONTROL LINE
1. The complete control system (including the safety thong where applicable) must have an inspection and pull test
prior to flying.
2. The pull test will be in accordance with the current Competition Regulations for the applicable model aircraft
category.
3. Model aircraft not fitting a specific category shall use those pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line
Precision Aerobatics.
4. The flying area must be clear of all utility wires or poles and a model aircraft will not be flown closer than 50 feet
to any above-ground electric utility lines.
5. The flying area must be clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before the engine is started.

Remove the covering from the aileron servo box (at the
bottom of the wing).
Install and secure the aileron servo.
Pull the servo lead out.
Secure the servo box.
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PREPARATIONS
Remove the tape and separate the ailerons
from the wing and the elevators from the stab.
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on
high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
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INSTALLING THE AILERONS
1. Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges.
If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin
through the middle of the hinge to hold it in
position.
INSTALLING THE AILERONS servo
and linkage
TEMPORARY PIN
TO KEEP HINGE
CENTERED
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C.A glue
2. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom
of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After
the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by
pulling on the aileron.

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Bend “L” the metal pushrod.
Insert the nylon clasp to the metal rod.
Make the same way for the second aileron servo.
Install the control horn onto the aileron.
Cut away the metal rod.
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Joining the wing halves

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5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it,
cut with only enough pressure to only cut
through the covering it's self. Cutting into the
balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead
to possible failure during flight.
Draw a center line
3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its
slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is
square and centered to the fuselage by taking
measurements, but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned,
mark the shape of the fuselage on the top and
bottom of the tail plane using a water soluble /
non-permanent felt-tip pen.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.

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6. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and
bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to
the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Slide the stabilizer in place and
re-align. Double check all of your
measurements one more time before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
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Glue with epoxy
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C.A glue
Remove the covering
7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
8. Glue the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer by
C.A glue.
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INSTALLING THE RUDDER
Repeat step 1 - step 2 from the installing aileron
for the installing rudder.
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The control horn.
Install the control horn onto the both elevator.
Cut away screw.
Remove the covering from the slot.
Attach the clevis to the elvator pushrod.
Insert the elevator pushrod into the fuselage.
INSTALLing the elevator and rudder
Pushrod
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Glue the hinges
by C.A glue
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The landing gear.
Install the collar.
Attach the clevis to the control horn.
Make same way for the second elevator pushrod.
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Install the nylon control horn onto the rudder.
Remove the covering from the fuselage.
Insert the rudder pushrod into the fuselage.
Attach the clevis to the control horn.
INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR

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Install the wheel.
Remove the covering on the fuselage.
Secure the landing gear.
The nose gear.
Install the rudder servo.
Install the metal connector.
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INSTALLING THE SERVO OF THE RUDDER,
THE ELEVATOR AND FUEL TANK.

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Cut and bend "L" the rudder pushrod.
Install the rudder and the nose gear pushrod.
Install the elevator servo.
Prepare the metal connector.
Install the elevator pushrod and secure it.

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Rubber
Rubber
Aluminum
25mm Screw
Aluminum
INSTALLING THE Stopper
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Do not overheat,
it may break.
WARNING
Cut off shaded portion
Bend 40
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40 degree bend
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Inflame
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Secure the stopper to the tank.
Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage.
Install the silicon tubes.
Attach the throttle rod into the arm of the carburator.
Install the engine and secure it.
Secure the muffer.
Finishing.
15 mm
INSTALLING THE engine

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INSTALLING THE MOTOR AND BATTERY
This model can fly with electric, here is our
recommended for set up the system.
- Motor brushless: Rimfire .46
- Lipo cells: 4-6 cells / 4000 - 5000 mAh.
- ESC: 50A - 60A.
Installing the electric motor
Battery
ESC
Screw
60mm
35mm
16mm
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE SERVO

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Install the throttle servo.
Install the metal connector.
Secure the servo arm.
Attach the throttle rod into the metal connector and secure it.
Cut away the throttle rod if neccessary.
Low throttle stick position. Mid throttle stick position. High throttle stick position.

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Install the switch.
Install the propller.
Install the spinner.
Receiver
Switch
75-80mm
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
75-80mm 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 75-80mm back from the leading edge, at
the fuselage sides.
3. 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
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.
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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.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH, SPINNER AND PROPLLER.

Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
25mm
25mm
8mm
8mm
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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Ailerons : 8 mm up 8 mm down
Elevator: 8mm up 8 mm down
Rudder : 25 mm right 25 mm left
Ailerons : 10 mm up 10 mm down
Elevator: 10mm up 10 mm down
Rudder : 40 mm right 40 mm left
HIGH RATE
LOW RATE

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.