Phoenix Model Tiger Shark F20 User 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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
Instruction Manual Tiger Shark F20
Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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Instruction Manual
We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
Picture 31
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Nylon control horn
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
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Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.

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) Fiberglass cowling
• (1) Belly Pan
MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (2) Main gears
• (2) 60mm diameter wheels
• (4) Wheel collars
• (4) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (4) Nylon plates
• (8) 3mm x 12mm screws
NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY
• (1) Nose gear
• (1) 60mm diameter wheel
• (2) wheel collars
• (2) 3mm x 4mm set screws
• (1) Nylon sttering arm
• (1) 1,3mm x 500mm wire
• (1) 3,5mm x 350mm nylon pushrod housing
• (1) Metal connector
• (1) 4mm x 4mm machine screw
ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screw
RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) 2mm nut
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
• (2) 2mm x 14mm sheet metal screws
MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood screws
• (4) Lock washers
AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM
• (2) 2mm x 180mm threaded wires
• (2) Metal clevises
• (2) 2mm nuts
• (2) Nylon snap keepers
• (2) Nylon control horn w/plates
• (4) 2mm x 20mm sheet metal screws
• (4) 20mm x 25mm block of woods
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
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 / 11mm
• (1) Pre - assembled stopper w / 3 tube
• (1) 165mm x 250mm foam padding
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• (1) Aluminuum dihedral brace
• (2) 25mm x 600mm trim tapes
• (4) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
• (2) Plate of nylon screws
• (4) 2.6mm x 10mm wood screws
• (1) Decal sheet
• (8) 2mm x 12mm wood screws
• (1) Spinner
• (1) Block of wood
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
• 40-46 two stroke Engine.
• 52 four stroke Engine.
• 4 channel Radio with 6 servos.
• Glow plug to suit Engine.
• Propeller to suit Engine.
• Protective foam Rubber.
• Silicone fuel line.
• Stick on weight for balance.
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Elevator servo
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.
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.
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.
SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING
THE FUSELAGE SERVOS
1. The servo tray was glued into the fuselage as
photo
2. 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.
3. Mount the servos to the tray using the mounting
screws provided with your radio system.
INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR SERVO
PARTS REQUIRED
• (1) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install the servo to the fuselage as shown.
To carburator
To muffler
2. Install the clevis on the elevator pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom,right side of the elevator at the leading
edge, in line with the elevator pushrod.
4. Drill three 2mm holes through the elevator using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
Throttle servo
Nose gear servo
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5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. 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.
8. Center both elevator halves and hold them in
place using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10.Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11.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) Metal clevis
• (1) Metal pushrod
• (1) Nylon snap keeper
• (1) Nylon control horn w/plate
1. Install servo to the fuselage as shown.
2. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make
sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
3. The control horn should be mounted on the left,
of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
4. Drill two 2mm holes through the rudder using
the control horn as a guide and screw the
control horn in place.
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Rudder servo
Nylon control horn
5. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
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 to accommodate the elevator
pushrod wire.
7. Plug the rudder 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.
8. Center rudder and hold them in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
11. 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 of the rudder.
Nylon control horn
Metal clevis
Picture 31
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
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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.
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.
Motor control servo
Nose gear control servo
Metal connector
Make a hole
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MOUNTING THE COWL
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Fiberglass cowl
· (4) 2.6mm x 10mm screws
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
WING MOUNTING
PARTS REQUIRED
· (1) Belly pan
· (2) 6mm x 45mm nylon screws
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INSTALLING THE WING
1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from
over the two pre-drilled holes in the forward
bulkhead that accept the wing hold down dowels.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the two pre-drilled wing mounting
holes in the trailing edge of the wing. Remove
the covering from over the holes on both the top
and the bottom of the wing.Glue the nylon plate
of the screw in place.
3. Place the wing into the wing saddle to check
the fit. Temporarily secure the wing in place
using the two 6mm x 45mm nylon screws.
Do not over tighten the screws.
ALIGNING THE BELLY PAN
1. With the wing securely attached to the fuselage,
trial fit the belly pan to the bottom of the wing. The
sides of the belly pan, at both the front and the
rear, should be flush with the sides of the fuselage.
2. When satisfied with the fit, hold the belly pan in
place on the wing using pieces of masking tape.
3. With the belly pan hold firmly in place and
aligned properly, use a felt tip pen and outline
the belly pan onto the wing surface on the two
outside edges of the belly pan.
4. Remove the belly pan. Using the lines as a
guide, use a modeling knife and carefully
remove about 4mm of the covering from just
inside the edge of each line. Be careful not to
cut in to the balsa under the covering.
INSTALLING THE BELLY PAN
1. Mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the bottom edges
of the belly pan. Carefully set the belly pan back
in place on the wing and align it as you did
previously. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
2. Hold the belly pan firmly in place using strips of
masking tape along the entire gluing surface.
Allow the epoxy to fully cure before you remove
the masking tape.
Be carefully not to get any epoxy between the
wing and the fuselage
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 bottom
the fuselage , 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
Switch
Battery
Receive
Glue with epoxy
Remove the covering
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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.
7. Use at least 5 rubber bands per side to hold the
wing onto the fuselage.
We wish you many enjoyable flights with
your plane and once again thank you for
your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
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.
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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
150mm 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 150mm 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.
Ailerons : 8mm up 8mm down
Elevator : 12mm up 12mm down
Rudder : 15mm right 15mm 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.
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.
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
8mm
8mm
Rudder Control
15mm
15mm
12mm
12mm
150mm
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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 F20 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) Aluminuum dihedral .
• (2) Adhesive Trim Tape.
• (4) Blocks of wood : 20mm x 25mm.
• (8) Screws 2mm x 12mm.
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 in the root rib
and the top 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 over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
Remove the covering
Remove the covering
4. Using medium viscosity C.A Glue, glue two
block of wood onto the servo tray. Use your
servo to space the blocks properly. Position
the blocks so that the servo arm exits at the
center of the slot in the servo tray.
C.A. glue
Block of wood
Servo tray
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5. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill 1,6mm pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
6. 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.
7. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the
servo box for each of the four mounting screws.
Secure the servo tray in place using the
mounting screws provided ( 2mm x 12mm ).
8. Repeat step # 2 - # 7 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
9. Using masking tape, tape the servo leads on to
the top of the wing.
3. Test fit the dihedral brace into the carton tube in
each wing half. The brace should slide into
each wing half up to the center line. If it does
not, remove the brace and lightly sand the
edges and tips until the proper fit is obtained.
4. Test fit both of the wing halves together with the
dihedral brace 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 and tips of the dihedral brace. 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.
5. When satisfied with the fit of the wing halves,
remove the wing halves and the dihedral brace.
Servo lead
Masking Tape
INSTALLING THE DIHEDRAL BRACE
1. 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.
2. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the
center line of the Aluminum dihedral brace.
Draw the vertical line at this location on each
side of the brace.
Draw a center Line
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3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of
the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis
3. 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.
AILERON LINKAGE
PARTS REQUIRED
· (2) 2mm x 180mm thread wires
· (2) Nylon control horns
· (2) Metal clevises
· (2) 2mm nuts
· (2) Mounting snap keepers
· (4) 2mm x 20mm screws
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.
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JOINING THE WING HALVES
1. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Working with only one wing half for now, apply
a thin layer of epoxy inside the carton dihedral
brace tube and to only half of the dihedral
brace. Make sure to cover the dihedral brace
around as well as the sides, and use enough
epoxy to fill any gaps.
2. Slide the dihedral brace into the carton tube 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.
3. Once the epoxy has cured, trial fit both wing
halves together to double check that the wing
halves still fit correctly.
4. Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the exposed half
of the dihedral brace, the inside of the carton
dihedral brace tube and the entire surface of
both root ribs. Make sure to use enough epoxy
to fill any gaps.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Apply the trim tape to the center section of the
wings where they join.
Trim tape
Control horn
Servo arm
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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.
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.
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
Remove
the covering
Remove the covering
Glue with epoxy
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.
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LANDING GEAR INSTALATION
1. Locate the two main landing gear wires, one
nose gear wire, four nylon mounting straps eight
3*12mm Phillips head sheet metal screws, three
wheels, six wheel collars w/set screws, and one
nylon steering arm with set screw.
2. There are two hardwood landing gear blocks
with one precut channel in each block in the
bottom of the wing. Locate the two landing gear
blocks on the bottom of the wing and using a
modeling knife, remove the covering from over
the precut channels.
Remove the covering 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear
wire up through the lower portion of the nose
gear block, then through the nylon steering
arm, then through the upper portion of the nose
gear block. The top of the nose gear wire
should be flush with the top of the nose gear
bracket.
8. With the nose gear wire straight, angle the nylon
steering arm about 300 forward of the fire-wall
and tighten the set screw. Angling the arm
forward like this will allow room for the arm to
move back for more adequate steering.
3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the
channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure the
wires in place using the four nylon straps and
eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws. If you look
closely at the wing surface surrounding the
channel for the wire, you will notice that there
are already four pilot holes drilled to
accommodate the screws for the straps. Mount
the straps at these locations.
4. Install two of the wheels onto the axles using
the four wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheels should be centered on the axles
with a wheel collar on each side, holding them
in place. Tighten the set screws on the collars
to secure them in place.The wheels should
rotate freely. You should apply a small drop of
lock-Tite thread lock to each set screw to
prevent them from coming loose.
5. Remove the hatch cover from the bottom front
of the fuselage. Working with the preinstalled
nylon steering housing, position it so the end of
it is flush with the front of the firewall. When
satisfied with the fit, glue the housing to the
firewall from the inside of the fuselage using 5
Minute Epoxy.
6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a
factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it.
Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod.
The pushrod should be installed in the
outermost hole in the steering arm.
SET
SCREW
STREERING
ARM
Z-BEND
PUSHROD WIRE
Main gear Wheel
Screw
Nylon plate
Steering arm
Set screw arm
Nose gear arm
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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.
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.
10down thrust 50right thrust
9. Install the remaining wheel onto the axle using
the two wheel collars and set screws provided.
The wheel should be centered on the axle with
a wheel collar on each side, holding it in place.
Tighten the set screws on the collars to secure
them in place. The wheel should rotate freely.
You should apply a small drop of Lock_tite
thread lock to each set screw to prevent them
from coming loose.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
PARTS REQUIRED
• (4) 3mm x 25mm wood csrews
• (1) 1.3mm x 500mm wire.
• (1) 3.5mm x 350 mm nylon pushrod housing.
• (1) Metal connector.
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 [100mm]
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.
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8. 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.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 11 to install the second aileron
linkage.
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.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
4. 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.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. 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.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess
wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend.
Draw a center line
mark the shape
of the fuselage
Metal clevis
Nylon control horn
Nylon snap keeper
Remove the covering film
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Wingspan: 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Length: 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Weight: 2600 gr
Engine: 40 - 46 two strokes
52 four strokes
Radio : 4 channels / Servos: 6 standard
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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
ALMOST READY TO FLY
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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I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
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.
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.
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.
NEVER fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
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.