Seagull Models RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 PERESTROIKA User manual

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Specications:
Wingspan--------------- 70.9 in (180.0 cm).
Wing area--------------- 850.3 sq.ins (54.9 sq.dm).
Weight------------------- 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg).
Length------------------- 54.6 in (138.8 cm).
Engine/Motor size----- 20-26cc gasoline.
Radio--------------------- 7 channels with 9 servos.
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Code : SEA 302

RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA” Instruction Manual.
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ank you for choosing the RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA” ARTF by SG
MODELS . e RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA” was designed with the inter-
mediate/advanced sport yer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to y and quick
to assemble. e airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than
the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will nd that most
of the work has been done for you already. e motor mount has been tted and the hinges
are pre-installed. Flying the RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA” is simply a joy.
is instruction manual is designed to help you build a great ying aeroplane. Please read
this manual throughly before starting assembly of your RENO AIR CARE YAK-11 “PERE-
STROIKA” Use the parts listing below to indentify all parts.
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is ca-
pable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & REPONSIBILITY.
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C ight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C
supplier and join your local R/C model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs oer a variety
of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C ight.
ey will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
INTRODUCTION.
WARNING.
KIT CONTENTS.
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KIT CONTENTS.
SEA302 RENO AIR CARE YAK-11
“PERESTROIKA”
1. Fuselage
2. Wing set (2)
3. Tail set (2)
4. Canopy
5. Cowling
6. Wing tube
7. Pilot
8. landing gear
9. Fuel tank
10. Tail wheel
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
in cyanoacrylate glue.
Medium cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modelling knife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
read-lock.
Paper towels.
�22-26cc gasoline engine.
�Computer radio 6 with chanlel 8
servos.
�Glow plug to suit engine.
�Propeller to suit engine.
�Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
HINGING THE FLAP.
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2x10mm
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HINGING THE AILERON.
Note : e control surfaces, including the ailer-
ons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with
hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in
place. It is imperative that you properly adhere
the hinges in place per the steps that follow us-
ing a high-quality thin C/A glue.
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of
each hinge. Slide each hinge into the wing
panel until the T-pin is snug against the wing
panel. is will help ensure an equal amount
of hinge is on either side of the hinge line
when the aileron is mounted to the aileron.
3) Slide the wing panel on the aileron un-
til there is only a slight gap. e hinge is
now centered on the wing panel and ai-
leron. Remove the T-pins and snug the
aileron against the wing panel. A gap of
1/64” or less should be maintained be-
tween the wing panel and aileron.
NOTE : e hinge is constructed of a spe-
cial material that allows the C/A to wick
or penetrate and distribute throughout
the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood
structure of the wing panel and aileron.
4) Deect the aileron and completely sat-
urate each hinge with thin C/A glue. e
ailerons front surface should lightly con-
tact the wing during this procedure. Ide-
ally, when the hinges are glued in place,
a 1/64” gap or less will be maintained
throughout the lengh of the aileron to the
wing panel hinge line.
T-pin.
Hinge.
Hinge.
Epoxy.
5.
1.3.
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5) Turn the wing panel over and deect the
aileron in the opposite direction from the
opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each
hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates
into both the aileron and wing panel.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a paper
towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may
have accumulated on the wing or in the
aileron hinge area.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in
place.
Install the p control horn using the same
method as same as the aileron control
horns.
8) Aer both ailerons are securely hinged,
rmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to
make sure the hinges are securely glued
and cannot be pulled out. Do this by care-
fully applying medium pressure, trying to
separate the aileron from the wing panel.
Use caution not to crush the wing struc-
ture.
Work the aileron up and down sev-
eral times to “work in” the hinges
and check for proper movement.
Note :
INSTALL THE AILERONS
CONTROL HORN.
Epoxy.
Fiberglass control horn
Fiberglass control horn
Ailerons control horn
INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN.
Epoxy.
Epoxy.
2.
5.
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Because the size of servos dier, you
may need to adjust the size of the precut
opening in the mount. e notch in the
sides of the mount allow the servo lead to
pass through.
1) Place the servo between the mounting
blocks and space it from the hatch. Use a
pencil to mark the mounting hole loca-
tions on the blocks.
4) Use dental oss to secure the connec-
tion so they cannot become unplugged.
C/A glue
INSTALLING THE ALLERON SERVOS
Flap control horn
5.
6.
3.
1.
2.
2) Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the
mouting holes in the blocks.
3) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each
of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to
cure without using accelerator.
1.5mm
3.
4.
Ask the customer to use this machine.
Torque : 80 oz-in (5.8 kg-cm) @ 4.8V;
100 oz-in (7.2 kg-cm) @ 6.0V

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5) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch
using Phillips screwdriver and the screws
provided with the servo.
6) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of
the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure
without using accelerator.
7) Remove the string from the wing at the
servo location and use the tape to attach it
to the servo extension lead. Pull the lead
through the wing and remove the string.
C/A glue
7.
8.
9.
10.
8) Set the aileron hatch in place and use a
Phillips screw driver to install it with four
wood screws.
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12.
2x10mm
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AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION.
Please see below pictures.
INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO.
Repeat the procedure for the ap servo.
INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD.
55mm.
35mm.
2.
3.
4.
1.
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INSTALLING LANDING GEAR.
1)Locate items necessary to install Sprin
Landing Gear.
2.5mm.
1.
2.
3.
WING ASSEMBLY.
1.
2.
3.
4.
3.5x20mm
Mark.

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2) Install servo for Retractable landing
gear.
3) Slide the wheel on the axle, then se-
cure it using the wheel collar.
A
A
Collar.
M3x4mm.
5.
6.
7.
13.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
M3x10mm
Ask the customer to use this machine.
Torque : 222 oz-in (16 kg-cm) @ 4.8V;
278 oz-in (20 kg-cm) @ 6.0V

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4) Secure the landing gear doors to the
landing gear struts.
Collar.
17.
14.
15.
16.
M3x4mm.
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19.
20.
21.
M3x10mm

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3.5x20mm
2.5mm Drill.
4.
5.
OPTIONAL RETRACTABLE
LANDING GEAR.
Electric retractable landing gear is not
included in this kit, however it is a very
popular add-on as optional. If you want
to use retracts in your RENO AIR CARE
YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA”, we recom-
mend that you buy a good set of electric
retracts as the Himark AM05 Main Gear
shown as below. se retract units will
bolt right into the RENO AIR CARE
YAK-11 “PERESTROIKA” inplace of
the standard ed gear.
1.
2.
Mark.
3.
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M3x10mm
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11.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Collar.
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2) Secure the servos with the screws pro-
vided with your radio system.
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INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.
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Because the size of servos dier, you
may need to adjust the size of the precut
opening in the mount. e notch in the
sides of the mount allow the servo lead to
pass through.
1) Install the rubber grommets and brass
collets into all servos. Test t the servos
into the fuselage servo mounts.
Rudder servo.
Elevator servo.
rottle servo.
Elevator servo arm .
rottle servo arm.
THROTTLE SERVO ARM
INSTALLATION.
Install adjustable servo connector in the
servo arm as same as picture below:
1.
1.
2.
14.
Rudder servo arm.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH.
Install the switch into the precut hole in
the side, in the fuselage.
3/32” Hole.
Trim and cut.
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INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH.
Switch.
Trim and cut.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER
ASSEMBLY.
1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut
o the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon
tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the
rear of the stopper. is will be the fuel
pick up tube.
2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length
of silicon fuel line. Connect one end of
the line to the weighted fuel pick up and
the other end to the nylon pick up tube.
Switch.
B
A
3.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up
at a 45º angle. is tube is the vent tube.
4) Test t the stopper assembly into the tank.
It may be necessary to remove some of the
ashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If ashing is present, make
sure none falls into the tank.
3.Vent tube.
Fuel ll tube.
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FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.
7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide
the lines from the tank through the hole in
the ewall.
6) When satised with the alignment of the
stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm ma-
chine screw until the rubber stopper expands
and seals the tank opening. Do not overtight-
en the assembly as this could cause the tank
to split.
5) With the stopper assembly in place, the
weighted pick-up should rest away from the
rear of the tank and move freely inside the
tank. e top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top of the tank. It should not touch
the top of the tank.
A
You should mark which tube is the vent
and which is the fuel pickup when you attach
fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once
the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may
be dilt to determine which is which.
Epoxy.
Ignition Modude.
B
2.
3.
4.
1.
Fuel pick up tube. Fuel ll tube.
Vent tube.
5.
8) Connect the lines from the tank to the
engine and mu.  vent line will con-
nectto the mu and the line from the
clunk tothe carburetor.
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ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION.
1) Locate the items necessary to install
the engine mount included with your
model.
2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four
4mm washers to attach the engine mount
rails to the ewall. Tighten the screws
. Make sure to use threadlock on the
screws to help prevent them from vibrat-
ing loose.
ead locker glue.
4mm
MOUNTING THE ENGINE.
1) Position the engine with the drive
washer (145mm) forward of the ewall as
shown.
145mm
2) Use a pin drill and 4mm drill bit to drill
a small indentation in the mount for the
engine mounting screw.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure
the fuel lines have not become kinked inside
the fuel tank compartment. Air should w
through easily.
6.
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3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the
engine mount rails.
4) On the e wall has the location for the
throttle pushrod tube (pre-drill).
5) Slide the pushrod tube in the ewall
and guide it through the fuel tank mount.
Use medium C/A to glue the tube to the
ewall and the fuel tank mount.
6) Connect the Z-bend in the 450mm
throttle pushrod to the outer hole of the
carburetor arm.
7) Slide the throttle pushrod wire into
the tube. Position the engine between
thmounts. Use four M4x30mm machine
screws to secure the engine to the mount
as shown.
4mm
Machine screw M4x30mm
Pushrod wire.
5.
6.
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8) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the
connector over the pushrod wire. Cent-
er the throttle stick and trim and install
the servo horn perpendiular to the servo
center line.
9) Move the throttle stick to the closed po-
sition and move the carburetor to closed.
Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten the
screw that secures the throttle pushrod
wire. Make sure to use threadlock on the
screw so it does not vibrate loose.
COWLING.
Please see below pictures.
9.
10.
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1) Tape the cowl to the fuselage using
low-tack tape.
2) Use a drill and drill bit to drill the holes
for the cowl mounting screws. Make sure
the cowl position is correct before drill-
ing each hole.
3) With the mu, needle valve, and spark/
glow plug removed from the engine, slide
the cowl in place over the engine. Tem-
porarily install the propeller and spinner
in order to d the exact location of the
cowl. When satisd with the cowl place-
ment, secure the cowl to the fuselage us-
ing masking tape.
4) Install the mu and mu extension
onto the engine and make the cutout in
the cowl for mu clearance. Connect the
fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor,
mu and fuel ler valve. Secure the cowl
to fuselage using the M3x10mm socket
head screws.
9.
10.
5.
6.
7.
8.