Stevens Aero Model QuickOats 100 Manual

QuickOats (100)
By Stevens AeroModel
Length 15 inches | Span 21.75 inches | Area: 100 inches2| Flying Weight 2 oz.
Version 02/01/2011
Build Instructions
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Build Instructions
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WARRANTY
Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification.
In no case shall Stevens AeroModel’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further,
Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
LIABILITY RELEASE
In that Stevens AeroModel has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly,
no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the
final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is
advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER
WARNING: This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
This product has been engineered to function properly and perform as advertised with the suggested
power system and supporting electronics as outlined within this product manual. Product support
cannot be provided nor can Stevens AeroModel assist in determining the suitability or use of
electronics, hardware, or power systems not explicitly recommended by Stevens AeroModel.
For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model
please contact Stevens AeroModel on-line at www.stevensaero.com.
Stevens AeroModel
PO Box 15347 - Colorado Springs, CO 80935 - USA
719-387-4187 - www.stevensaero.com

Project Checklist
Kit Contents
☐Laser cut wood (5 Sheets)
☐Laser cut acetate windscreen
☐Build Instructions
☐Computer drawn plan set (2 Pages)
☐Laser Cut Acetate Windscreen
Taped to back of wood brick:
☐1 - 1/32 in. x 12 in. wire
☐2 - 0.020 in. x 12 in. wire
☐Hardware Bag
1 - 1-1/2 in. length of 1/16 in. heat shrink tube
1 - 4 in. length of 1/8 in. dia. hardwood dowel
1 - Basswood elevator joiner “E5”
6 - #16 Rubber Bands
Suggested Electronics (Available at StevensAero.com)
☐Spektrum DSM2 2.4ghz transmitter with at least 3 channels
☐Parkzone or Spektrum ultra micro receiver/esc/servo “brick” [PKZ3351] or [SPMAR6400]*
☐Parkzone motor and gearbox [PKZ3624]
☐130mm x 70mm Propeller [EFL9051]
☐3.7V 120-160mAh LiPo compatible with Parkzone / Spektrum “brick”
Optional Brushless Electronics (Available at StevensAero.com
☐ Spektrum DSM2 2.4ghz computer programable transmitter
☐ SA Sport Park BL180 (2200KV)
☐ 5 x 3 GWS HD Propeller
☐ Spektrum ultra micro receiver/esc/servo “brick” [SPMAR6400LBL]*
☐ 7.4V 120-160mAh LiPo compatible with Spektrum “brick”
*Requires computer radio with available custom channel mixing function.
Required Building Supplies and Tools
☐Du-Bro RC 1-1/4 in. Wheels [DUB125MW]
☐1/2 oz. Medium CA Glue
☐1/2 oz. Thin CA Glue
☐CA glue applicator tips
☐CA glue accelerator (kicker)
☐Balsa filler
☐Hobby Knife with ample supply of #11 blades
☐Sanding block with 400 and 600 grit paper
☐Heat Gun and Covering Iron
☐Small Needle Nose Pliers
☐1/2 in. x 1 in. length sticky back velcro
☐1/2 in. wide clear tape
☐Servo mounting tape
Optional Building Supplies and Tools
☐1/2 oz. Thick CA Glue
☐Modeling Clay for Ballast
☐CA glue de-bonder
☐Long sanding bar
☐Masking Tape (Low tack painters tape)
☐Soldering Iron
Build Instructions
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Definitions of Construction Terminology:
Fit - Assemble parts together “dry”, using no glue, as friction between the fit parts alone should retain
the pieces within the assembly.
Tack / Tack Glue - Use medium CA glue administered sparingly through use of a fine gauge glue tip
to place a small dot of glue to retain fit parts within assembly (non-permanent easily separated).
Bond - Unless otherwise specified, use thin or medium CA glue and a fine applicator tip to thoroughly
glue parts within assembly along all mating surfaces.
Fillet - Use medium or thick CA glue administered through a fine to medium gauge glue tip to build up
a trough of glue along adjoining parts. The easiest way to understand what a proper glue fillet looks
like is to go and have a look at the caulk that seals your bathroom shower or tub to the walls and
floor; your glue fillet should resemble this caulking. Fillets are typically used in high stress locations
such as motor or landing gear assemblies.
Harden - When requested to harden a wooden part with glue we are suggesting that a thin viscosity
CA glue is applied liberally to an area (usually a mounting hole for a screw, exit point for landing gear,
or some other part that needs additional strength), allowed to wick into the fibers and pores of the
material, and cure.
Proper Use of Thin, Medium, and Thick Cyanoacrylate (CA) Glue
Follow the general tips given below for determining the proper use of the various viscosities and
varieties of CA glue as they relate to the construction of balsa and hardwood models. We suggest
the use of a “Top Shelf” CA glue such as Zap brand glues as they have proven more consistent in
formulation, working time, and strength than the wide array of budget glue products.
Thin - This watery form of CA glue readily wicks into porous materials (such as balsa or ply woods)
and cures/sets rapidly (usually within 1-3 seconds of application). A fine gauge glue tip is mandatory
in regulating the flow of this CA glue from bottle to model. Thin CA glue is excellent at rapidly bonding
tight fitting joints and hardening areas of balsa wood. Thin CA glue is not suggested for bonding
parts that have minor gaps or spans to bridge, wrapped parts (such as sheeting), or when additional
working time is required. Generally an accelerator is not used with thin CA glue.
Medium - A general purpose glue with good gap filling properties, fair wicking ability, and intermediate
working times (5-10 seconds). Medium CA glue is an excellent glue for temporarily bonding or
tacking parts together, filling minor gaps, bonding plywoods, creating fillets, and reinforcing high
stress areas of the model such as spars and motor mounts. A fine gauge applicator tip is
recommended to precisely apply medium CA glue. Accelerators are typically not used with medium
CA glue unless repairing a previously bonded joint.
Thick - Generally not required for construction of our model kits, thick CA glue gives the user extra
working time (10-20 seconds) to properly locate and apply sheeting, build larger fillets, or fill large
gaps. Accelerators are generally preferred when making repairs with thick CA glue.
Accelerator - Commonly referred to as “Kicker” and available in pump and aerosol configurations.
Good for setting glue rapidly when making repairs or to decrease the working time of Medium and
Thick CA’s. An accelerated glue joint is typically weaker than if the glue was left to cure normally.
Odorless / Foam Safe - Often available in Medium and Thick formulas, this glue sets very slowly and
does not produce as many fumes when curing. Good for use in place of normal CA glue when the
user is sensitive to the fumes or has a CA glue allergy. Accelerators are almost mandatory to
decrease the working time of this product.
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General Assembly Instructions
Thank you, for purchasing the Stevens
QuickOats™ (100). A micro indoor flyer based
upon the 1937 Quaker Flash. This product has
been developed and manufactured using state of
the art CAD/CAM systems and features a unique
interlocking construction process that, when
compared to traditional methods found in other
model aircraft kits, saves countless hours of
measuring, cutting, sanding, and fitting. We are
certain that you’ll find our kit to offer a truly
exceptional build experience. As this kit is
recommended for the novice model builder and
pilot; we invite beginners who have purchased
this kit to seek the help of a seasoned builder and
pilot. At any time should one run across a term or
technique that is foreign please don’t hesitate to
contact our staff with your questions.
READ THIS!
Please READ and RE-READ these instructions
along with any other included documentation prior
to starting your build and/or contacting our staff
for builder support.
Pre-sanding
Do not skip this step. Prior to removing any parts
from the laser cut sheet wood use a sanding
block loaded with 250-400 grit paper and lightly
sand the back side of each sheet of wood. This
step removes any residue produced as a result of
the laser cutting process and, as we have found
that most stock wood sizes run several
thousandths of an inch over sized, slightly
reduces the thickness of each sheet.
Leave your pre-sanded parts in the sheet until
required in the assembly process.
Protecting your worktable
Use the poly tube that this kit was shipped in as a
non-stick barrier between your worktable and the
product assembly. Promptly clean up any epoxy
spills with rubbing alcohol and a disposable towel.
Bonding the assembly
As this product tabs, notches, and otherwise
interlocks like a 3D puzzle we suggest that when
fitting parts you dry fit (use no glue) the parts
together first. It’s advised to work 1-2 steps
ahead in the instructions using this dry-fit
technique which allows ample opportunity to
inspect the fit and location of assembled
components and realizes a benefit as each
successive part contributes to pulling the entire
assembly square. Once you arrive at the end of a
major assembly sequence, square your work on
top of a flat building table and revisit the dry fit
joints with glue. Using the dry-fit process you’ll be
able to recover from a minor build mistake and
will ultimately end up with a more square and true
assembly.
Unless otherwise noted in the instructions we find
it easier to tack glue part (temporarily bonding
parts in assembly using a small dot of glue) using
medium CA glue applied with a fine-tip CA glue
applicator tip. Tight fitting joints should be bonded
using thin CA glue applied, sparingly, with a CA
glue applicator tip.
Never force the fit!
Remember this is a precision cut kit our machines
cut to within 5 thousandth of an inch in accuracy.
Yet the wood stock supplied by the mill may vary
in thickness by up to 20 thousandths. This
variance in the wood stock can cause some tabs/
notches to fit very tight. With this in mind,
consider lightly sanding, or lightly pinching, a tight
fitting tab rather than crushing and forcing your
parts together. You’ll break fewer parts in
assembly and will end up with a more square and
true airframe.
Manual Updates
Please check our web-site for updates to these
instructions prior to commencing the build.
While not required for proper assembly of this
model, full-color photos following the build
sequence given in this instruction manual are
available to download at www.stevensaero.com
To obtain downloads and updates relative to this
model aircraft kit, please visit the corresponding
product page at StevensAero.com
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Empennage
The empennage consists of the horizontal
stabilizer, elevator, vertical stabilizer and rudder.
Assemble parts required for each component of
the empennage over top of your plan set. Dry fit
components together then bond all parts while
holding assembly flat against your work table.
1. Fit and bond the vertical stabilizer from 3/32
in. balsa parts V1, V2, V3 and V4.
2. Fit and bond the rudder from 3/32 in. balsa
parts R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5.
3. Fit and bond the horizontal stabilizer from
3/32 in. balsa parts H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5.
4. Fit and bond one elevator half from 3/32 in.
balsa parts E1, E2, E3, and E4. Repeat for
second elevator halve.
5. Align leading edge (hinge line) of elevator
parts against a straight edge or ruler. Use
medium CA glue to bond 3/32 in. bass wood
part E5 (included in your hardware bag)
between elevator halves as indicated on the
plan set.
6. Lightly sand all empennage parts using 400
grit sand paper and a sanding block. Lightly
radius the leading edge of the horizontal and
vertical stabilizes leaving the trailing edge of
parts square.
7. Follow sanding instructions given on the plan
set under “Tape Hinge Diagram” for
preparing surfaces for hinging.
8. Cover empennage parts using a high quality
light weight covering film. We suggest
AeroLITE by Stevens AeroModel. Note that
the plan set contains a trim guide for the
scalloped covering scheme represented on
the product packaging.
9. Once again, following the “Tape Hinge
Diagram” instruction given on the plan set,
leave a 1/32 in. gap between surfaces at
hinge line then, apply tape hinges to join the
horizontal stabilizer to elevator and vertical
stabilizer to rudder. Note: we prefer clear
tape or covering film for tape hinges.
Tip: Use a low-tack painters masking tape to
tape the parts to be hinged to your work table.
This will make it much easier to retain part
alignment and hinge gap distances while
applying your tape hinges.
Set empennage parts aside until final assembly.
Wing
The wing is composed of two spars (main and
sub), leading edge, trailing edge, ribs and sub
ribs. Wing parts are designated with a “W”
followed by a number. Parts have been
numbered so that the wing assembly and required
parts follows in numeric order from W1 to W17.
The wing is assembled one half at a time and is
composed of a right and left side. Assembly
begins with the left half of the wing and works out
to the wing tip. When a part is required in the
build sequence (for instance “W3”) refer to the
plan set for part placement.
You will dry fit the majority of this wing assembly
together only gluing at the final instructional steps.
When parts cannot easily be retained with friction,
use a single tiny drop of medium CA glue applied
sparingly through a CA glue applicator tip to “tack
glue” the part in place. Should you commit an
error in assembly it will be easier to recover from
the mistake and remove or correct the part fit in
error if you do not slather the assembly in glue
after each step! Further this method of assembly
will allow our interlocking design to do it’s job as
each successive part installed within the wing will
help pull the entire structure square and true.
10. Locate parts W1 (main spar), W2 (sub spar),
and W3 (two each center section ribs). Using
the plan set as a guide, dry fit ribs W3 to slots
within spars W2 and W3. Note: The bottoms
of ribs should seat flush with bottom of spars.
11. Locate ribs W4 and W5 in slots in W1 and
W2. Use plan set as a placement guide.
12. Assemble W6 trailing edge over plan set from
parts W6a, W6b. Tack glue parts W6b to
W6a to retain parts within assembly.
13. Fit assembled W6 at trailing edge of ribs W3,
W4, and W5. Tack glue W6 where it contacts
ribs to retain within assembly.
14. Locate leading edge jig W7 at leading edge of
wing, with tabs facing forward, notches facing
aft, and etched arrow on part W7 facing rib
W3. Use plan set as a placement guide. Fit
W7 flush with bottom of ribs W3, W4, and W5
at leading edge. Ensure that W7 is properly
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seated to rib assembly and retain using tack
glue method described previously.
15. Fit sub rib W8 spanning W1 main spar and
W7 leading edge jig. Tack glue part at W1
and W2 to retain.
16. Fit sub rib W9 spanning W1 main spar and
W7 leading edge jig. Tack glue part at W1
and W7 to retain.
17. Fit tip rib W10 to assembly spanning sub spar
W2, main spar W1, and leading edge jig W7.
Tack glue W10 to assembly at W7 leading
edge and spar W1. Do not glue W10 to sub
spar W2.
18. Fit tip rib W10 to assembly spanning trailing
edge W6, sub spar W2, main spar W1, and
leading edge webbing W7. Tack glue W10 to
assembly at leading edge and spar W2. Do
not glue W10 to sub spar W3.
19. Fit notches in W11 leading edge over tabs in
W7 at leading edge of wing. Retain W11 by
tack gluing at each rib and sub rib interface.
20. Assemble W12 wing tip from parts W12a and
W12b. Fit and bond parts over a flat work
surface.
21. Fit W12 wing tip to assembly aligning tabs in
spars W2 and W6 trailing edge with notches
in W12. Bond wing tip first at tab locations
along and in-between trailing edge and spar
at tip rib.
Now wrap W12 wing tip forward to main spar
W1 following contour of tip rib W10 and
nesting tabs within corresponding notches to
rib. Bond from sub spar forward to main spar
along tip rib.
Complete wing tip by wrapping forward to
leading edge following contour of tip rib W10
and nesting tabs within corresponding
notches to rib. Bond from main spar forward
to leading edge. Wing tip should come to rest
flush with leading edge part W11. Bond wing
tip at W11.
22. Hold wing assembly flat against your work
table and fit W13 truss rib where indicated on
plan set. W13 should fit flush with bottom of
wing and taper in width as it approaches the
leading edge.
With W13 installed, and your wing held flat to
your building table, thoroughly bond all parts
within the wing assembly.
23. Repeat steps 11-21 for right side of wing
assembly.
24. Hold center section of wing flat on a smooth
surface, checking that both wing tips are an
equal distance above the surface.
25. Fit and bond trailing edge W14 between ribs
W3.
26. Fit and bond leading edge webbing W15
between ribs W3.
27. Fit and bond leading edge W16 between ribs
W3.
28. Fit and bond ply trailing edge support W17 to
notch on trailing edge center section.
29. Using 400 grit sand paper and a sanding
block, lightly sand exterior edges of wing in
preparation for covering. Use the “airfoil
profile” on the fuselage plan set as a guide to
shape leading edge. At wingtip taper leading
edge upward from rib W10 to flow into wing
tip sheeting.
Cover wing using a high quality light weight
covering film. We suggest AeroLITE by
Stevens AeroModel. Note that the plan set
contains a trim guide for the scalloped
covering scheme represented on the product
packaging.
Set wing aside until final assembly.
Fuselage
Fuselage parts are designated with a “F” followed
by a numeric. Parts have been numbered so that
the fuselage assembly and required parts follows
in alpha-numeric order from F1 to F20.
The fuselage is of traditional sheet side with
central crutch assembly. Many of the formers will
need to be installed in a forward and top
orientation. Unless otherwise specified, formers
should be installed with the etched part number
facing the front of the assembly and any top or
bottom designations followed.
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You will dry fit the majority of this fuselage
assembly together only gluing at the final
instructional steps. When parts cannot easily be
retained with friction, use a single tiny drop of
medium CA glue applied sparingly through a CA
glue applicator tip to “tack glue” the part in place.
Should you commit an error in assembly it will be
easier to recover from the mistake and remove or
correct the part fit in error if you do not slather the
assembly in glue after each step! Further this
method of assembly will allow our interlocking
design to do it’s job as each successive part
installed within the fuselage will help pull the
entire structure square and true.
30. Build the center crutch. Locate the instrument
panel F2, central crutch F1, and rear former
F3. Center crutch F1 should be installed so
that etched receiver placement guidelines will
be visible from the bottom of the fuselage
assembly. Instrument panel etching should
face aft. Orient part F3 so that etched part
number faces forward and observe “top”
designation. Reference parts over plan set
and retain by tack gluing.
31. Place F4 fuselage side on work table with
etched part number facing up. Now, dry fit
completed center crutch to fuselage side F4
aligning tabs in crutch with corresponding
notches in F4.
32. Interlock ply motor mount parts F5b within
F5a to create F5 motor mount. Use plan set
to reference part orientation. Attention: when
fitting parts please observe top and forward
orientation, F5a has etch lines to reference
motor right thrust angles that must be visible
from top of fuselage assembly.
33. Dry fit F5 motor mount assembly to F4
fuselage side aligning tabs in motor mount
with notches in fuselage side.
34. Dry fit F6 landing gear mount to F4 fuselage
side aligning tabs in panel with notches in
fuselage side and center crutch F1.
35. Create F7 windscreen frame. Use a slow set
medium or thick CA glue to bond balsa part
F7b on top of ply part F7a. Match edges of
parts carefully prior to bonding.
36. Dry fit F7 windscreen frame to F4 fuselage
side with balsa side facing outside of
assembly. Align tabs of F7 windscreen
frame with notches in fuselage side. Tack
glue windscreen frame to fuselage side at top
of front window cut-out on fuselage side.
37. Fit opposite fuselage side F8 to assembly
capturing formers, motor mount, central
crutch, and windscreen frame within fuselage.
38. Check to ensure that all dry fit parts are
properly seated within assembly. Square
assembly to your work table and tack glue
parts at tab and notch locations.
39. Bond F9 within notches spanning fuselage
sides and F7 wind screen frame at nose of
model.
40. Fit top former F10 spanning F7 windscreen
frame and fuselage sides match tabs and
notches. Bond F10 within assembly from F7
windscreen aft to rear former F3.
41. Fit ply landing gear pocket F11 within
fuselage behind F6. Bond pocket within
assembly around perimeter. Do not fill pocket
area with glue.
42. Fit ply landing gear pocket cover F12 within
fuselage assembly behind F11 and
interlocking with F1 center crutch. Bond F12
to retain part. Attention: be careful not to
allow glue to enter landing gear pocket.
43. Matching tabs and notches, fit nose sheeting
F13 to underside of fuselage assembly
spanning fuselage sides forward of landing
gear pocket. Bond F13 within assembly from
pocket and F6 forward.
44. Matching tabs and notches, fit bottom
sheeting F14 within fuselage assembly
behind landing gear pocket and spanning
fuselage sides. Bond F14 to retain.
Attention: be careful not to allow glue to
enter landing gear pocket.
45. Fit and bond F15 bottom sheeting spanning
fuselage sides forward of former F3.
46. Fit and bond F16 bottom sheeting spanning
fuselage sides aft of former F3 to rear of
fuselage.
47. Fit and bond F17 top sheeting spanning
fuselage sides aft of former F3
48. Fit and bond F18 to rear portion of fuselage
top.
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49. Revisit all interior formers previously dry fit or
tack glued, with CA glue to thoroughly bond
parts.
50. Sand fuselage with sanding block and 400 grit
paper. Remove protrusion of F11 forward of
F7 windscreen. Lightly radius corners of
fuselage.
51. Cover fuselage using a high quality light
weight covering film. We suggest AeroLITE
by Stevens AeroModel. Note that the plan set
contains a trim guide for the scalloped
covering scheme represented on the product
packaging. Windows may be left open or
covered using clear AeroLITE or acetate.
Some modelers may choose to use an
opaque black or silver covering to represent
the windows instead of leaving them clear or
open.
KIT UPDATE 02.01.2011
We now provide a laser cut Acetate wind
screen. Remove backing paper from
windscreen and fold at edges of “front”
window. Use the plan set as a guide to
position the wind screen within fuselage and
retain using canopy glue or medium CA glue.
Set fuselage aside until final assembly.
Final Assembly
52. Following “Landing Gear Detail” on plan set
accurately bend landing gear using needle
nose pliers and included 1/32 in. wire.
53. Trim covering on fuselage to expose landing
gear pocket. Test fit landing gear within gear
pocket of fuselage. Remove.
54. Install wheels of your choosing to landing
gear. We suggest Du-Bro 1-1/4 in. mini lite
wheels [DUB125MW] available at
stevensaero.com. Retain wheels by making a
90 degree bend in gear axle and trimming
excess wire as illustrated on plan set.
55. Install landing gear within fuselage and retain
with 1/32 ply part F19 as illustrated on plan
set. Friction alone should be sufficient to
retain F19 allowing easy removal of landing
gear. If desired, retain F19 and landing gear
within fuselage using CA glue.
56. Paint F20 tail skid to match trim scheme of
model. Open covering in fuselage where tail
skid installs. Fit and bond F20 to fuselage
using medium CA glue.
57. Cut the provided 4 in. length of 1/8 in.
hardwood dowel to 1 and 2 in. lengths
forming front and rear wing retention dowels.
If desired, paint these dowels to match your
trim scheme.
58. Use a hot soldering iron or knife to open oval
pocket at top/center of wind screen to allow
for installation of previously cut 1 in. length of
dowel (step 56). Reference plan set for
installation of forward wing retention dowel.
Bond within fuselage assembly from behind
wind screen and underneath top former F11.
59. Use a hot soldering iron or knife to open
circular pockets immediately aft of rear former
F3 to allow for installation of previously cut 2
in. length of dowel (step 56). Center 2 in.
dowel between fuselage sides through holes
behind rear former F3. Make certain equal
amounts of dowel protrude beyond fuselage
sides on both right and left of fuselage. Once
centered, bond dowel with thin CA glue to
secure rear wing retention dowel.
60. Remove covering from tab on bottom of
vertical stabilizer where it will insert through
horizontal stabilizer and fuselage. Next,
remove covering over notch in top/aft deck of
fuselage to receive vertical stabilizer. Finally,
remove covering from rectangular slot in
center of horizontal stabilizer to allow tab on
bottom of vertical stabilizer to pass through
the slotted horizontal stabilizer.
61. Fit vertical stabilizer through horizontal
stabilizer nesting tab on vertical stabilizer
within slot at top rear of fuselage.
62. Center wing over fuselage and retain using
two #16 rubber bands looped across front and
rear wing retention dowels. Square wing to
fuselage.
63. Check and adjust square of horizontal
stabilizer relative to wing until identical
measurements can be obtained from identical
reference points at wing trailing edge and
outside point of hinge line at stabilizer on both
right and left sides of model. When in doubt,
stand back from model and trust your eye it’s
far more accurate than you give it credit. With
stabilizer squared to wing and fuselage, retain
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by gluing with medium CA glue at several
points along fuselage.
Square vertical stabilizer perpendicular to
wing and horizontal stabilizer. Retain
stabilizer with medium CA glue.
64. Open up slot on left side of elevator to receive
one laser cut control horn. Additionally, open
up top push-rod exit slot on left side of
fuselage to allow elevator push-rod to exit. Fit
and bond control horn as illustrated on plan.
65. Open up slot on right side of rudder to receive
one laser cut control horn. Additionally, open
up lower push-rod exit slot on right side of
fuselage to allow rudder push-rod to exit. Fit
and bond control horn as illustrated on plan.
66. Mount PKZ3351 receiver/esc/servo unit
exactly as illustrated on plan set using Du-Bro
RC double sided servo tape [DUB634].
67. Follow instructional given on plan set for
creating rudder and elevator push-rods.
Route push-rods through proper slots in
fuselage sides and holes provided in F3. It
may be helpful to trim covering from the
lightening hole at bottom of fuselage
assembly aft of former F3 to allow better
access to push-rod routing (make a covering
patch after installation of push-rods).
Connect push-rods to servos on PKZ3351
and control horns at control surfaces. Prior to
setting final length of push-rods (by securing
parts “A” and “B” with heat shrink), power up
your radio equipment and center the trims for
channels controlling elevator and rudder.
Once centered at transmitter, mechanically
center the rudder and elevator. Finally use a
soldering iron to shrink tubing joining overlap
of push-rod parts “A” and “B” then secure with
a drop of medium CA glue.
68. Remove plastic mounting “pins” from “ears” of
motor/gearbox PKZ3624. Route motor wire
from PKZ3624 through opening in landing
gear pocket. Connect motor to receiver. Set
motor and gearbox on top of F5a and align
outside edge of gearbox “ears” with etch lines
engraved on top side of motor mount F5a.
Secure gearbox with a drop of medium CA
glue under each “ear” to retain proper right
offset to thrust line.
69. Install 120-160 mAh 3.7V li-po battery within
fuselage behind landing gear pocket on top of
bottom sheeting F14, using a small patch of
velcro (not supplied). Alternatively, battery
may be passed through opening in landing
gear pocket into cavity forward of gear to
adjust balance of model forward.
70. Adjust balance of model by moving battery or
adding a bit of modeling clay within nose of
model. Model should balance on or just
forward of the spar or 1-5/8 in. to 1-3/4 in.
from the leading edge of the wing.
Flight Control Setup
☐ Inspect wing for any warps that may have
worked their way in when covering, or while
the model was in storage, and remove prior to
flight. DO NOT ATTEMPT FLIGHT IF WING
IS WARPED. Lack of aileron control on this
model will make contending with a warped
wing very difficult. FIX THE WARP.
☐ Center control surface then set direction, rate
of travel, and dampening (expo).
Rudder servo should be controlled by the
Aileron channel of your radio as rudder on
this model also controls roll of the aircraft.
Rudder should follow Aileron stick travel i.e.
moving Aileron stick to right should move
Rudder to right of aircraft. Likewise, left
Aileron stick input will move Rudder left.
Elevator servo will be controlled by Elevator
channel of your radio. Pulling back on the
Elevator stick should result in the Elevator
moving UP! Likewise, forward stick results in
the Elevator moving DOWN!
QuickOats™ is designed to be a very docile
flyer, therefore the flight controls are set up for
fairly minimal throws. The Rudder and
Elevator throws should be as follows:
Rudder Travel (rudder is VERY effective)
Low Rate +/- 15 degrees 30% expo
High Rate +/- 20 degrees 50% expo
Elevator Travel
Low Rate +/- 15 degrees 30% expo
High Rate +/- 20 degrees 50% expo
The above Exponential settings apply only to
computer radios.
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Pre-Flight
Have and experienced pilot assist you with pre-
flighting your new model. Just like having
someone proof read something you’ve written,
having a second fresh set of eyes to inspect your
final product is often helpful at avoiding disaster.
While not an exhaustive pre-flight check these are
some of the major items that you should consider
using when developing your own pre-flight check
list. Get in the habit of always pre-flighting your
models before each and every flight.
☐ Weight and Balance - Check QuickOats’™
balance. The model should balance between
1-5/8 - 1-3/4 inches from the leading edge of
the wing (basically at or just forward of the
main spar). Use a permanent marker or trim
tape to mark the underside of the left and
right wing half at the forward and aft most CG
measurements as given above.
☐ Use your right and left hand index fingers and
suspend the model from below, between the
marked CG measurements. Site from profile
of aircraft against horizon. If the top edge of
the fuselage appears to hang level with
horizon line, then QuickOats™ is properly
balanced to fly. Move equipment and or
battery within fuselage to obtain proper
balance.
☐ Check Weather - QuickOats’™ first flight
should be outdoors and in zero wind
conditions. QuickOats™ is capable of flying
in winds up to 5-8 mph so long as the pilot is
capable.
☐ Inspect airframe for warps and obvious signs
of wear or damage. Do not fly a damaged or
warped model.
☐ Inspect control surfaces for center, proper
direction of travel, rate of throw, secure
pushrod connections, hinges, and receiver/
servo mounting hardware.
☐ Check wing attach points for damage and/
or wear. Inspect rubber bands, that they are
installed correctly and in good condition to
adequately retain wing.
☐ Inspect battery for full charge. Never begin
a flight with a partially charged battery.
☐ Clear prop! Before applying power to the
model, clear and keep clear of the prop arc.
☐ Range check radio. Follow the radio makers
guidelines for performing a proper range
check.
☐ Check for traffic. Proceed to the flight line
(With your mentor/instructor if you are a
novice pilot) and observe other RC traffic. If
the runway is clear, and no one is in the
pattern to land, loudly announce your
intentions to take off. Remember etiquette
dictates that all aircraft on ground must yield
the runway to those landing.
☐ Go flying. Point model into wind (if present)
and steadily advance throttle to full. Use
rudder to correct track while on ground roll.
Within several feet the model should be
airborne. Fly model to a comfortable 1-2
mistake high altitude, reduce throttle to stop
climb, then trim model for straight and level
flight at a comfortable cruise speed
(Depending on speed control responsiveness
QuickOats™ typically cruise at just over 1/2
throttle).
☐ Setup for landing. Clearly announce your
intention to land. Make landings into the
wind. With rudder/elevator control and no
ailerons setting up landings in cross-winds
should be avoided until you are comfortable
with the model’s in-flight behavior.
Congratulations!
You’ve completed your first flight(s) on
QuickOats™
By now you’ll have noticed that QuickOats™ is a
very stable airplane. When built straight, and
trimmed for level flight, QuickOats™ should
always return to wings level from any attitude.
We’ve found QuickOats™ to capture the
imagination of prospective pilots both young and
old. We never miss an opportunity to allow an on-
looker at the field to get some stick time in with
QuickOats™. In-fact we’ve found QuickOats™
to be a very capable, instructor assisted, three
channel trainer.
If your first flight was a bit more exciting than
you’d have liked and are having problems with
erratic flight performance; please inspect your
equipment and airframe for damage, improper
installation, and/or twists and warps. The most
common mistake is to try and fly with a warped or
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twisted wing. With such a fat chord and short
moments a small warp can cause big in-flight
problems. Make certain that your wing is straight
before you fly.
We are committed to improving your build and
flying experience and are constantly refining our
processes, designs, and manuals to reflect
customer feedback. You may correspond with
Stevens AeroModel staff using any of the
following methods:
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