Phoenix Model KATANA-EP User manual

KATANA-EP
Wingspan : 1260 mm (49.6 in)
Length : 1262 mm (49.7 in)
Weight : 1600g - 2200g
Radio : 4 channel/ 4mini servo
Motor : 2826 Axi motor
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Instruction Manual

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.
. (1) Horizontal stabilizer with elevator halves
. (1) Vertical stabilizer with rudder
. (1) Cowling
. (1) Decal sheet
. (1) Instruction manual
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
. (2) Main gear
. (2) 60mm diameter wheels
. (2) Axle set
. (2) Wheel pant
. (4) 4mm x 20mm screw
. (4) Flat washer
TAIL GEAR ASSEMBLY
. (1) Tail gear
. (1) 25mm diameter wheel
. (2) Wheel collar
. (2) Plastic clasp
. (2) 2mm x 16mm screws
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
. (2) Control horn
. (2) Metal clevis M2
. (2) Nylon snap keepper
. (2) 3mm x 35mm screw
. (2) Silicon tube
. (2) Plastic horn
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
. (1) Control horn
. (1) Metal clevis M2
. (1) Nylon snap keepper
. (1) 3mm x 35mm screw
. (1) Silicon tube
. (1) Plastic horn
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
. (2) Control horn
. (2) Metal clevis M2
. (2) Nylon snap keepper
. (2) 3mm x 50mm screw
. (2) Silicon tube
. (2) Pushrod
. (2) Plastic horn
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
. (1) Dihedral
. (6) Wing screw
. (3) Metal rod
. (4) 2,6mm x 10mm screws
. (1) Spinner
. (1) Cowl
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Using the thread and the collar as a guide.
Tape the servo lead into the end of the
thread. Pull the servo lead out. Secure the aileron servo box.
Mark the holes from the control horn
onto the bottom of the aileron and
INLINE with the servo arm.
Secure the control horn. Secure the control horn.
Insert the clevis into the metal rod. Insert the silicone tube into the clevis. Insert the clevis to the control horn.
Cut away the metal rod. Bend “L” the aileron pushrod. Attach the nylon snap keeper to the
aileron servo arm.And make the same way
for the second aileron servo.
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1Installing the aileron servo
Glue the hinges by C.A glue. Remove the covering.
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Insert the hinge into the slot.
Remove the covering.
Check the horizontal and the wing.
Remove the covering.
Glue the horizontal to the fuselage using the
epoxy glue.
Remove the covering. Glue the rudder hinge by C.A glue.
Make the center line onto the stabilizer. Glue the elevator hinge by C.A glue.
2Installing the horizontal and the vertical
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Make a slot for the rudder hinge . Insert the horizontal into the fuselage.
Mark the shape of the fuselage onto the top
of the horizontal.
And mark the shape of the fuselage onto
the bottom of the horizontal.
Remove the covering. Glue the horizontal to the fuselage using
the epoxy glue.
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A=A-1
A=A-1
A-1
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Bend L the rod.
Insert the vertical into the fuselage.
Check the vertical.
Remove the covering. Install the control horn.
Installing the nylon horn. Insert the silicone tube.
Insert the clevis to the nylon horn. Cut a way the rod.
Mark the shape of the fuselage onto the
vertical. Remove the covering.
Glue the vertical using the epoxy glue.
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3Installing the servo of the elevator
Secure the elevator servo .
Install the clevis into the rod.
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a1 = a2
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Bend L the rod. Install the nylon snap keeper.
Insert the nylon snap keeper. Make the same way for the second elevator
servo.
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4Installing the rudder servo
Remove the covering. Secure the rudder servo. Install the control horn.
Secure the control horn. Install the nylon horn. Install the clevis to the rod.
Insert the silicone to the clevis. Insert the clevis to the horn. Cut away the rod.
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Install the nylon keeper.
Remove the covering.
Secure the main gear.
Remove the covering.
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5Installing the landing gear
The tail gear set. Install the wheel.
Secure the tail gear. Secure the nylon keeper.
The main gear set. Install the wheel pant.
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6Installing the motor
Install the motor plate. Install the motor.
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The wing flat.Install the spinner.
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Secure the cowl.

Remove the covering. Secure the wing to the fuselage.
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Glue the wing flat by C.A glue.
Install the receiver, battery, switch.... Install the canopy.
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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 80 - 85mm
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 80 - 85mm 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.
80 - 85mm
Ailerons : 12 mm up 12 mm down
Elevator : 15 mm up 15 mm down
Rudder : 30 mm right 30 mm left
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
12mm
12mm
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.
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