Skywalker Flying Wing User manual

Falcon Flying-Wing Installation Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Falcon flying-wing. Before you start the installation, please
read this manual carefully, so that you may have an overall idea of what to do. In the same
time, please check all parts before you begin. If you find any missing or defective parts,
please contact your local dealer.
1, Required for Installation and Operation:
1.1 Required RC Equipments:
The below RC gears are not included to enjoy your Falcon. They may need to be
purchased separately. For details concerning the equipment listed, please check with your
local hobby shop.
- Minimum 3 channel radio control system for aircraft with transmitter V-mixing function
built-in, or a separated servo V-mixing board
- 2 pieces of 9g micro servos or similar
- AXI 2208 KV1900 out-runner brushless motor or
equivalent
- 18~25A brushless ESC
- APC-LP06040E propeller or equivalent
- 1500~2200mAh 3S lithium-polymer battery pack
1.2 Required Tools and Material for Installation:
- Phillips screwdriver & allen key
- Sharp hobby knife
- Hobby scissors
- Needle nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Awl
- Marker pen
- Hobby epoxy glue
- Foam double-sided tape
- Fibre tape
- Cable tight
- Male & female velcro tape
2, Assembly Steps:
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Step 1:
Trim the plastic canopy with hobby scissors along the
line.

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Step 2:
Apply a thin layer of supplied EPO glue on the area
that the plastic canopy will be seated.
Step 3:
Wait for about 1~2 minutes for the glue to solidified
slightly before sit the plastic canopy into place.
Step 4:
Apply a thin layer of the EPO glue on the area at the
both sides of fuselage, where the both fuselage sides
and wing roots of both wing pieces will be joint.
Step 5:
Also, apply a thin layer of the EPO glue on the area at
the wing roots for both wing pieces, where the wing
roots of both wing pieces and both fuselage sides will
be joint.
Step 6:
Wait for about 1~2 minutes for the glue to solidified
slightly before join the both wing pieces and fuselage
together.

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Step 7:
Free the control surfaces from the wing pieces at the
wing root side with sharp hobby knife. Trim off the un-
necessary EPO material.
Step 8:
Free the control surfaces from the wing pieces at the
wing tip side with sharp hobby knife. Make sure the
both control surfaces could operating smoothly without
friction.
Step 9:
Reinforce the both control surface hinges with
8~12mm wide fibre tape.
Step 10:
Separate the two vertical stabiliser fins with sharp
hobby knife. Trim the un-necessary EPO material from
the vertical stabiliser fins.
Step 11:
Apply a thin layer of the EPO glue on the area at the
both wing tips, where the vertical stabiliser fins will be
seated on.

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Step 12:
Also, apply a thin layer of the EPO glue on the area at
the root of both vertical stabiliser fins, where the
vertical stabiliser fins and the wing tips will be joint.
Step 13:
Wait for about 1~2 minutes for the glue to solidified
slightly before sit the vertical stabiliser fins onto the
wing tips for both sides.
Step 14:
Prepare suitable amount of hobby epoxy glue (not
included) for about 5~10ml. Mix the A and B epoxy
well.
Step 15:
Apply the mixed epoxy glue into the carbon-rod slot at
the top wing surface.
Step 16:
Place the ϕ6mm carbon-rod (length of 640mm) into
the slot. Hold the carbon-rod in place until the epoxy
solidified.

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Step 17:
Apply the mixed epoxy glue into the carbon-rod slot at
both sides of the bottom wing surface.
Step 18:
Place the ϕ4mm carbon-rods (length of 390mm) into
the slots for both sides. Hold the carbon-rods in place
until the epoxy solidified.
Step 19:
Apply the foam double-sided tape (not included) onto
the micro servos.
Step 20:
Install the Z-bended side of steel wires onto the servo
arms for both servos. Enlarge the servo arm holes if
necessary.
Step 21:
Place the two servos into place at the both sides of top
wing surfaces.