Super Flying Model SE5a User manual

Please read this addendum carefully and understand the information in it before attempting to y your SE5A. There
are some important changes (especially the new CG position).
Some changes will help save you money also (motor/ESC recommendation)
Many of these changes are a result of our own test ying so are based on true experience with the model.
--- Equipment Recommendations ---
Electric motor recommendation – We recommend the Quantum II 36 motor. The motor specied in the instructions is
way more than is actually needed.
ESC recommendation – If you are using the Quantum II 36 motor only a 40A ESC is necessary. We suggest the Quan-
tum 40A SBEC. The small servos needed are often a little heavy on current so the SBEC version is better. We recom-
mend a 12 x 6” propeller for this motor.
We recommend the Hi-Energy 4 cell 2200mAh 30C Li-Po pack with the above motor/ESC combination or the Hi-Ener-
gy 4 cell 2700mAh 30C for longer duration. The motor will only draw about 28A with the 12 x 6 propeller on full
power, so this will give good duration with good ight performance.
We recommend a .48 - .56 four stroke engine if you are going for GP power and a 12 x 6 propeller. A .60 size is too
much power and torque.
We recommend Newpower XLD09HMB or Quartz QZ102 servos. Both have metal gears (important) and the right
torque. The ailerons in particular need good torque. It is not essential that the rudder has metal gears unless you are
using GP power.
--- Build Changes ---
We suggest putting two 1mm thick washers between the motor mounting plate (left side only) and the bulkhead .
This will give a little right side thrust to counter the torque. The same change is needed for the engine mount if GP
power.
Both the dummy rocker boxes and exhausts need to be xed to the top cover for scale positioning. To remove the
cover for access, you release the catches and lift the back slightly, slide the cover back about 10mm to be able to lift
the front over the dummy radiator. Slide the whole top cover assembly forwards to remove it. Take care not to
damage the dummy exhausts as you do so.
----- INSTRUCTION ADDENDUM – VERY IMPORTANT! -----
SE5a
--- Undercarriage Assembly ---
Model: Super Flying Models SE5A Kit
Part Number: A-SFM8630K

Please read this addendum carefully and understand the information in it before attempting to y your SE5A. There
are some important changes (especially the new CG position).
Some changes will help save you money also (motor/ESC recommendation)
Many of these changes are a result of our own test ying so are based on true experience with the model.
--- Equipment Recommendations ---
Electric motor recommendation – We recommend the Quantum II 36 motor. The motor specied in the instructions is
way more than is actually needed.
ESC recommendation – If you are using the Quantum II 36 motor only a 40A ESC is necessary. We suggest the Quan-
tum 40A SBEC. The small servos needed are often a little heavy on current so the SBEC version is better. We recom-
mend a 12 x 6” propeller for this motor.
We recommend the Hi-Energy 4 cell 2200mAh 30C Li-Po pack with the above motor/ESC combination or the Hi-Ener-
gy 4 cell 2700mAh 30C for longer duration. The motor will only draw about 28A with the 12 x 6 propeller on full
power, so this will give good duration with good ight performance.
We recommend a .48 - .56 four stroke engine if you are going for GP power and a 12 x 6 propeller. A .60 size is too
much power and torque.
We recommend Newpower XLD09HMB or Quartz QZ102 servos. Both have metal gears (important) and the right
torque. The ailerons in particular need good torque. It is not essential that the rudder has metal gears unless you are
using GP power.
--- Build Changes ---
We suggest putting two 1mm thick washers between the motor mounting plate (left side only) and the bulkhead .
This will give a little right side thrust to counter the torque. The same change is needed for the engine mount if GP
power.
Both the dummy rocker boxes and exhausts need to be xed to the top cover for scale positioning. To remove the
cover for access, you release the catches and lift the back slightly, slide the cover back about 10mm to be able to lift
the front over the dummy radiator. Slide the whole top cover assembly forwards to remove it. Take care not to
damage the dummy exhausts as you do so.
--- Undercarriage Assembly ---
--- Flying Setup ---
The CG position on the instructions is incorrect. It should be 95mm from the wing leading edge of the top wing on
the underside. DO NOT USE THE INSTRUCTION POSITION!! Add weight around the front bulkhead area to correct as
necessary.
Aileron control movement – We suggest 20mm up and 15mm down if you have each aileron on a dierent channel. If
they are on the same channel then 20mm up and down is ok.
It is a good idea to set up a 20% rudder to aileron mix (ie, right aileron gives a small right rudder input etc), especially
if you have the ailerons on a single channel. It helps to counter adverse yaw if you are not familiar with co-ordinating
rudder to aileron in the turns. Learning that co-ordination is more fun though!
Elevator control movement – We suggest 20mm up and down plus 30% exponential rates. For Futaba radios this is
minus 30%. This makes the elevator a little less sensitive around the centre for ne control.
Rudder control movement – We suggest 20mm right and left.
We are sure you will really enjoy building and ying your SE5A and trust that these small changes to the instructions
will help you to do that. Look out for another new model in the series soon!
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Step 1 – Prepare F27, F28, F29, F30, F31 and
undercarriage wire.
Step 3 – Using 30 min epoxy and clamps, glue the two
F28/27 to F30 and then glue the main undercarriage
wires to F27/28 each side, hold in place with clamps,
now push the wire for the wheels into F30 making sure
that wire has equal length each side for the wheels.
Step 2 – Locate F27 x 2 and F28 x 2, glue F27 to F28
making sure that they are left and right handed, then
glue F29 and F30 to F31 making sure that the tabs line
up.
Step 4 – Now round the leading edge with sand paper,
then cover and paint. Retain the wheels in their
position with the four wheel collects provide in the kit,
then using the undercarriage claps and screws, screw
the undercarriage into position as shown on the plan.
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