Seagull Models SPORT CRUISER User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Specifications:
Wingspan------------------------------70.9in(180cm).
Wingarea-----------------844.8sq.in(54.5sqdm).
Weight------------------------9.7-10.6lbs(4.4-4.8kg).
Length------------------------------49.7in(126.2cm).
Engine ------------------0.75-0.95cu.in-----2-stroke.
0.91-1.25cu.in -----4-stroke.
Radio-------------------6channelswith7 servos.
Electricconversion:optional

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INTRODUCTION.
ThankyouforchoosingtheSPORTCRUISER ARTFbySEAGULLMODELSCOMPANY LTD.The
SPORT CRUISER was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi
scaleairplane whichiseasytoflyandquicktoassemble.Theairframeisconventionallybuiltusing
balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to
bekeptlight.Youwillfindthatmostoftheworkhasbeendoneforyoualready.Themotormounthas
been fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the SPORT CRUISER is simply a joy.
This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manualthoroughlybeforestartingassemblyofyour SPORTCRUISER .Usethepartslistingbelow
to identify all parts.
WARNING.
Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.
IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
proceduresdesignedto help thenewpilotonhisway tosuccessfulR/Cflight.Theywill also beable
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.
KIT CONTENTS
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.
0.75- 0.95 2-stroke.
0.91 - 1.25 4-stroke.
Computer radio with 7 servos.
Glow plug to suit engine.
Propeller to suit engine.
Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modellingknife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.
SEA14801 Fuselage
SEA14802 Wing Set
SEA14803 Tail Set
SEA14804 Cowling
SEA14805 Wheel Pants
SEA14806 Main gear
SEA14807 Nose gear
SEA14808 Fuse Hatch
SEA14809 Canopy
SEA14810 Decal Set
SEA14811 Pushrod Set
SEA14812 Wing Tube
SEA14813 Hardware Set
KIT CONTENTS.SHINGING THE FLAP .
Hinge.
T-pin.
The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, 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 using a high-quality
thin C/A glue.
Note:
1) Carefully remove the flap from one of
thewingpanels.Notethepositionofthehinges.
2)Removeeachhingefromthewingpanel
andflapandplaceaT-pininthecenterofeach
hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron until
the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This will
help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on
either side of the hinge line when the flap is
mounted to the wing panel.
3) Slide the flap on the wing panel until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and flap. Remove
the T-pins and snug the flap against the wing
panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be
maintained between the wing panel and flap.

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The control surfaces, including the
ailerons, 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 using a high-quality
thin C/A glue.
2)Removeeachhingefromthewingpanel
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of
each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron
untiltheT-pinissnug against theaileron.This
will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is
oneithersideof the hingelinewhentheaileron
is mounted to the wing panel.
Note:
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the
hinges.
HINGING THE AILERON .
Hinge.
C/Aglue.
4)Deflect the flap and completely saturate
eachhingewiththinC/Aglue.Theaileronsfront
surface should lightly contact the wing during
this procedure. Ideally, when the
Thehingeis constructed of a special
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 flap.
hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less
will be maintained throughout the lengh of the
flap to the wing panel hinge line.
Note:
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the flap in place.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
papertowel,remove any excess C/A gluethat
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
flap hinge area.
5)Turnthe wing paneloveranddeflect the
flapintheopposite direction from the opposite
side.Apply thinC/Agluetoeach hinge, making
sure that the C/A penetrates into both the flap
and wing panel.
8)Afterbothflap are securelyhinged,firmly
grasp the wing panel and flap to make sure
the hinges are securely glued and cannot be
pulled out. Do this by carefully applying
medium pressure, trying to separate the flap
from the wing panel. Use caution not to crush
the wing structure.
Work the flap down several times to
“work in” the hinges and check for
proper movement.
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4) Deflect the aileron and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The
aileronsfrontsurfaceshouldlightlycontactthe
wing during this procedure. Ideally, 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.
Thehingeis constructed of a special
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.
Note:
3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now
centered on the wing panel and aileron.
Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron
against the wing panel.A gap of 1/64” or less
shouldbemaintained between the wingpanel
andaileron.
Hinge.
T-pin.
C/Aglue.
8)Afterbothailerons aresecurely hinged,
firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to
make sure the hinges are securely glued and
cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully
applying medium pressure, trying to separate
the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution
not to crush the wing structure.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
papertowel,remove any excess C/A gluethat
may have accumulated on the wing or in the
aileronhinge area.
Workthe aileron upanddown several
times to “work in” the hinges and
check for proper movement.
Note:
5)Turnthe wing paneloveranddeflect the
aileron in the opposite direction from the
opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each
hinge,makingsure thattheC/Apenetratesinto
both the aileron and wing panel.