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.
Output (English standard):
Wingspan : 66.00 inches
Wing Area : 701sp in
Weight Range : 7 to 7 pounds
Wing Load Range : 23 to 23 oz/sp ft
Fusse Length : 50 inches
Engine size : 0.46 to 0.51Cu in
Output (European Metric):
Wingspan : 1675 mm
Wing Area : 45 sp dm
Weight Range : 3180 to 3180 g
Wing Load Range : 71to 71g/sp dm
Fusse Length : 1270 mm
Engine size : 8.5 to 8.5 cc
Instruction Manual
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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 halves with ailerons
. (1) Fuselage with canopy, motor mount
. (1) Horizontal stabilizer with elevator halves
. (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder
. (1) Fiberglass cowling
. (1) Decal sheet
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
. (2) Main Aluminum gear
. (2) 60mm diameter wheels
. (2) Fiberglass wheel pants
. (4) 4mm x 20mm machine screws
. (4) 8mm flat washers
. (4) 16mm flat washers
. (4) Wheel collars
. (4) 3mm x 6mm set screws
. (2) 4mm x 58mm axles
. (4) 4mm nuts
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
. (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire
. (1) 25mm diameter wheel
. (1) 2mm wheel collars
. (1) 4mm set screws
. (2) Nylon control clasps
. (4) 2mm x 10mm wood screws
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
. (1) Nylon clevis
. (1) Silicone tube
. (1) Nylon snap keeper
. (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
. (2) 2mm x 14mm wood screws
. (1) Metal rod
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
. (1) Nylon clevis
. (1) Silicone tube
. (1) Nylon snap keeper
. (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
. (2) 2mm x 14mm wood screws
. (1) Metal rod
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
. (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
. (2) Nylon clevises
. (2) Silicone tubes
. (2) Nylon snap keepers
. (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
. (2) 2mm x 20mm wood screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
. (4) 4mm x 30mm machine screws
. (8) 4mm nuts
. (4) Lock washers
. (2) Metal plates
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM
. (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
. (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
. (1) Metal connector
. (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
FUEL TANK
. (1) Nylon fuel Tank
. (1) Metal clunk
. (1) Silicone tube / 70mm
. (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
. (1) 165mm x 250mm foam rubber
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
. (1) Alumium tube (385mm)
. (1) Spinner (red)
. (1) 25mm x 600mm trim tape (red)
. (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
. (2) Nylon plate of screws
. (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
. (1) Decal sheet.
. (1) Set of pushrod
. (1) Set of wing strut
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
. 46 two stroke Engine.
. 52 four stroke Engine.
. 4 channel Radio with 5 servos.
. Glow plug to suit Engine.
. Propeller to suit Engine.
. Protective foam Rubber.
. Silicone fuel line.
. Stick on weight for balance
KIT CONTENTS
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INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR
1. Four nuts have been installed at the factory.
2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using
(4) 4mm x 25mm machine screws and 8mm flat
washers provided in the kit.
INSTALLING THE ENGINE
Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle
pushrod. One end of the wire has been pre-bend in
to a "Z" bend at the factory. This "Z" bend should be
inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the
engine is fitted onto the engine mount. Fit the engine
to the engine mount using the screws provided.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
. (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
. (1) 3,5mm nylon pushrod housing.
. (1) Connector.
. (4) 4mm X 30mm machine screws
. (8) 4mm nuts
. (4) Lock washers
. (2) Metal plates
FUEL TANK
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Nylon fuel tank.
· (1) Metal clunk.
· (1) Silicon tube.
· (1) Pre-assemble stopper.
· (1) 165mm x 250mm foam.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY
1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the
factory.
2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon
fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is
calculated by how the weighted clunk should
rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank
and move freely inside the tank). Connect one
end of the line to the weighted clunk and the
other end to the nylon pick up tube in the
stopper.
3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.
4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve.
When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top surface of the tank. It should not
touch the top of the tank.
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
PUSHROD HOUSING
1. Place the engine into the engine mount and
align it properly with the front of the cowling.
The distance from the firewall to the front of the
engine thrust washer should 4-1/8" [105mm]
If your engine is equipped with a remote needle
valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at
this time.
2. When satisfied with the alignment of the engine,
use a pencil and mark the mounting hole location
onto the firewall, where the throttle pushrod will exit.
3. Now, remove the engine. Using a 5mm drill bit,
drill holes through the firewall and the forward
bulkhead at the marks made.
4. Slide the pushrod housing through the hole in
the firewall, through the hole in the forward
bulkhead, and into the servo compartment.
5. Apply a couple of drops of thin C/A to the pushrod
housing where it exits the firewall and where it
passes through the forward bulkhead. This will
secure the housing in place.
6. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon
pushrod housing 26mm in front of the servo tray.
-20down thrust 20right thrust
Picture 27
Picture 28
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5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It
may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure
none of it falls into the tank.
6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes
and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the stopper.
8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible, the
front of the tank should just about touch the back
of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel
lines have not become kinked inside the fuel
tank compartment. Air should flow through
easily.
9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of
silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank,
where it exits the fuselage behind the engine
mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the
forward bulkhead.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may need
to remove the tank to mount the battery in the
fuel tank compartment.
SERVO INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets
into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. Test
fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the tray if
necessary to fit your servos
2. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Nylon clevis
· (1) Silicone tube
· (1) Nylon snap keeper
· (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
· (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
· (1) Elevator pushrod
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side of
the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead and
below the horizontal stabilizer.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from
the slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the
exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom, left side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
To carburator
To muffler
To vent Tube
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1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the left of the
fuselage.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from
the slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the remaining pushrod down
the inside of the fuselage until the pushrod
reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a
small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of
the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the right
side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line
with the rudder pushrod.
6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center to accommodate the rudder pushrod wire.
9. Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo.
10. Center the rudder and hold it in place using a
piece of masking tape.
11.
With the rudder and rudder servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the rudder pushrod
wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
12. Using a pliers, carefully make a 90 degree
bend up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole
in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the
servo arm retaining screw and remove the
masking tape from the rudder.
Picture 29
Control horn
Picture 30
Clevis
Picture 31
Control horn
8. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
9. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using
a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from
the center to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
10. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
fuselage.
11 Be sure both elevator halves are flat . Slightly
adjust the wire joiner if necessary. Center both
elevator halves and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
12. With the elevator halves and elevator servo
centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator
pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the
servo arm.
13. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole
in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the
servo arm retaining screw and remove the
masking tape the elevator halves.
INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Nylon clevis
· (1) Nylon snap keeper.
· (1) Silicone tube
· (1) Nylon control horn W/plate.
· (2) 2mm x 14mm machine screws
· (1) Rudder pushrod.
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Picture 34
Picture 35
Picture 32
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
1.
Install one adjustable metal connector through the
third hole out from the center of one servo arm,
enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill
bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove
the excess material from the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal connector
apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
This will prevent the connector from loosening
during flight.
2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn
on the radio system. Check to ensure that the
throttle servo output shaft is moving in the
correct direction. When the throttle stick is
moved forward from idle to full throttle, the
throttle barrel should also open and close using
this motion. If not, reverse the direction of the
servo, using the transmitter.
3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo
arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod
wire. Position the throttle stick and the throttle
trim at their lowest positions.
4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.
Angle the arm back about 45 degree from center
and attach the servo arm onto the servo. With
the carburator barrel fully closed, tighte the set
screw in the adjustable metal connector.
5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using
wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining
screw.
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for
engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler,.
Remove the cowl and make these cutouts using
a rotary tool with a cutting disc and a rotary
sanding drum attachment.
3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut opening.
Hold the cowl firmly in place using several
pieces of masking tape.
4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four
1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the
side edges of the firewall.
5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in
the cowling.
Enlarging the holes through the cowl will
prevent the fiberglass from splitting when the
mounting screws are installed.
6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure
it in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure
lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler
valve. Tighten the screws completely.
MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
Clevis
Elevator Servo
Rudder
Motor control servo
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Installing alumium plate follow these picture bellow
Picture 38
Alumium plate
Picture 39
Alumium plate
Install the wing strut as Picture bellow
FINAL ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Spinner
· (2) 3 mm x 20mm wood screw.
INSTALLING THE SPINNER
Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and
spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place
using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws.
The propeller should not touch any part of the
spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling
knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone
where the propeller comes in contact with it.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into
the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in
the aileron servo lead easier when you are
installing the wing. Plug the battery pack lead
into the switch.
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the
protective foam to protect them from vibration.
Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the
foam in place.
3. Position the battery pack and receiver behind
the fuel tank. Use the two light plywood pieces,
placed over the battery and receiver and glue to
the fuselage sides to hold the battery and
receiver securely in place. Use 15mm triangle
pieces glued between the fuselage sides and
the plywood pieces to reinforce the joints.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and
battery until after balancing the model.
4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the
side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the
antenna to exit.
INSTALLING THE SWITCH
1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side,
opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver so
the lead will reach. Use the face plate of the switch cut
out and locate the mounting holes.
2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a
2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes
through the fuselage side.
3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine
screws provided with the radio system.
Picture 41
Antenna exit
Switch
INSTALLING THE WING STRUT
Parts requirement. See picture bellow
Picture 36
Picture 37
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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 100mm
BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE
WING, AT THE FUSELAGE. This location is
recommended for initial test flying and trimming.
There is a 10mm margin forward and aft.
BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE
FUEL TANK EMPTY.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple
of pieces of masking tape, place them on the
top side of the wing 100mm 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 nose
heavy. 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.
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.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with your
plane and once again thank you for your
choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 16mm up 16mm down
Rudder : 20mm right 20mm left
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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
20mm
20mm
16mm
16mm
100mm
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Metric Conversions
I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
Inches x 25.4 = mm (conversion factor)
1/64" = .4 mm 3/16" = 4.8 mm 1" = 25.4 mm 21" = 533.4 mm
1/32" = .8 mm 1/4" = 6.4 mm 2" = 50.8 mm 24" = 609.6 mm
1/16" = 1.6 mm 3/8" = 9.5 mm 3" = 76.2 mm 30" = 762.0 mm
3/32" = 2.4 mm 1/2" = 12.7 mm 6" = 152.4 mm 36" = 914.4 mm
1/8" = 3.2 mm 5/8" = 15.9 mm 12" = 304.8 mm
5/32" = 4.0 mm 3/4" = 19.0 mm 18" = 457.2 mm
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Picture 18
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.
2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the
mounting platform in the top of the fuselage. Mark
the shape of the fuselage on the left and right
sides of the vertical stabilizer using a felt-tip pen.
3. Now, remove the vertical stabilizer and using a
modeling knife, carefully cut just inside the marked
lines and remove the film on both sides of the
vertical stabilizer. Just as you did with the horizontal
stabilizer, make sure you only press hard enough to
cut the film, not the balsa vertical stabilizer.
4.
Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using a
triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer
is aligned 90 degree to the horizontal stabilizer.
5. When you are sure that everything is a aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute
epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in the
mounting platform and to the vertical stabilizer
mounting area. Apply epoxy to the lower rudder
hinge. Set the stabilizer in place and re-align.
Double check all of your measurements once
more 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. Allow the epoxy to fully
cure before proceeding.
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.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder.
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering on
the top of the fuselage for the vertical stabilizer.
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Picture 16
Remove the covering
Picture 19
Picture 20
Remove
the covering
Picture 21
Glue with epoxy
Insert the hinge
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Picture 24
drill
cut
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TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire.
· (1) Wheel collar with set screw.
· (1) 25mm diameter tail wheel.
· (2) nylon control clasp.
· (2) 2mm x 10mm screws.
· (2) 2mm x 10mm screws.
1. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the
plywood plate.
2. Drill 2,6mm pilot holes through the plywood plate.
3. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using two
3mm x 12mm screw.
4. Align the tail wheel wire so that the wire is parallel
with the bottom of the rudder. The control clasp
has a pre-drilled hole through the top of it. Slide
this hole on to the tail wheel wire while sliding the
clasp over the bottom of the rudder.
5. Secure the two clasps to the rudder bottom using
two 2mm x 10mm screws.
3. Using a modeling knife, carefully cut out two line from
the margin of the hole onto the wheel pant.
Just cut only one side of the wheel pant, where the
main gear will install. Be sure to make a left and right
wheel pant.
4. Slide a 4.5mm nut/ three 16mm flat washers / 4.5mm
nut / collar / wheel / collar onto the axle.
5. Slide the axle assembly into the wheel pant.
There are just one nut and two flat washers outside of
the wheel pant.
6. Remove one nut, one flat washer. Attach the main
landing gear to the axle.
7. Center both collars and wheel in the middle of the
wheel pant, lock both collars in place using a hexagon
2mm screw.
8. With the landing gear in place, tighten two nuts.
After installing the wheel pant, apply a small
drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
9. Repeat step # 1-8 to install the second wheel
pant assembly.
MAIN GEAR INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) Main gear.
· (2) 65mm diameter wheels.
· (2) Fiberglass wheel pants.
· (4) 4mm x 25mm machine screws.
· (4) 8mm flat washers
· (6) 16mm flat washers.
· (4) 4,5mm nuts
· (4) Wheel collars + screws.
· (2) 4mm x 58mm axles.
INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS
1. Locate the wheel pants from the hardware bag.
Mark the locations of the mounting axles onto the
wheel pants. The locations of the two mounting
holes are the middle of the wheel opening, on right
side, left side and 10mm from the bottom of the
wheel pant.
2. Using a 5mm drill bit, carefully drill two pilot holes
through the wheel pant at the TWO marks you made.
10 mm
flat washer
Picture 22
Screw
Screw
clasps
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
14. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the dihedral tube
box . Make sure to cover the dihedral tube
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
15. Slide the dihedral tube into the tube box up to
the center line. Remove any excess epoxy
before it dries using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure before
proceeding.
16. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
17. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral tube, the inside of the dihedral
tube box . Make sure to use enough epoxy to
fill any gaps.
18. Slide the two wing halves together and
carefully align them at the leading and trailing
edges. Wipe away any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Use masking
tape to hold the two wing halves in place until
the epoxy cures.
19. When the epoxy has fully cured, double check
the center section joint. If any gaps are present,
mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and
carefully fill any remaining gaps. Remove the
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before
proceeding.
20. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm Thread wires.
· (2) Nylon control horns.
· (2) Nylon clevis.
· (2) Silicone tube
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screw.
INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS
1. One aileron control horn in positioned on each
aileron. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark
the location of the control horn. It should be
mounted on the bottom side of the aileron at the
leading edge, in line with the aileron pushrod.
2. Drill two 2mm holes through the aileron using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
4. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
5. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
Picture 10
Trim tape
control horn
Picture 9
Masking tape Picture 12
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11.
Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole
in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the
servo arm retaining screw and remove the
masking tape from the aileron.
12.
Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second
aileron linkage. After both linkages are completed,
connect both of the aileron servo leads using a
Y-harness you have purchased separately.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Horizontal stabilizer with Elevator halves.
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
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.
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.
6. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters,remove all but one of the arms. Using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center of the arm to accommodate the aileron
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center
the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo.
The servo arm should be perpendicular to the
servo and point toward the middle of the wing.
8. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. With the aileron and aileron servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod
wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
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Picture 15
Draw a center line
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
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5. Using the thread as a guide and using masking
tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the
thread: carefully pull the thread out. When you
have pulled the servo lead out, remove the
masking tape and the servo lead from the
thread.
11. Test fit the dihedral tube in each wing half. The
tube should slide into each wing half up to the
center line. If it does not, remove the tube and
lightly sand the edges until the proper fit is
obtained.
12. Test fit both of the wing halves together with
the dihedral tube temporarily installed. Do not
glue it in at this time! The wing halves should fit
together tight with little or no gaps in the center
section joint. If the center section joint is not
tight, remove the wing halves and lightly sand
the edges . Test fit the wing halves together
with the dihedral brace installed again. Repeat
until you are satisfied with the fit of the wing
halves. The proper dihedral is built into the two
root ribs and should not be altered.
13. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral tube.
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
9. Look carefully at the surface of each root rib on
both wing halves. Notice how the excess
covering material overlaps onto them. Using a
modeling knife, carefully cut out away the
covering from both root ribs. Iron the covering
down so that it does not pull away from the ribs.
It is important that the excess covering be
removed from the root ribs. This will ensure an
adequate wood to wood glue joint.
10. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the dihedral tube. Draw the vertical
line at this location on each side of the tube.
6. Place the aileron servo into the servo box on
the bottom of the wing and drill 1,6mm pilot
holes through the tray of the servo box for each
of the four mounting screws. Secure the servo
in place using the mounting screws provided.
7. Repeat step # 1 - # 6 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
8. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the bottom of the wing.
Picture 7
Draw a center Line
Picture 8
Picture 4
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue.
• 30 minute epoxy.
• 6 minute epoxy.
• Hand or electric drill.
• Assorted drill bits.
• Modeling knife.
• Straight edge ruler.
• 2 bender plier.
• Wire cutters.
• Masking tape.
• Thread lock.
• Paper towels.
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
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.
NOTE:
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. The DECATHLON ARF 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• 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.
WING ASSEMBLY
PARTS REQUIRED
• (2) Wing halves with ailerons.
• (1) Aluminum tupe joiner.
• (1) Red self adhesive Trim Tape.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets
onto the aileron servo.
2. Turn the wing panel right side up. Using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut servo lead exit hole on the bottom of
the wing sheeting. This hole will allow the servo
leads to pass through when the wing halves are
joined.
3. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from the servo box on the bottom of the wing.
This hole will allow the servo to pass through
when installing the aileron pushrods.
Remove the
covering
4. Place the servo onto the bottom of the wing
as shown.
Picture 3
Picture 1
Picture 2
Remove the
covering
