Techone Malibu-F3P User manual

Sand a 45º bevel into the bottom leading edge of the
elevator.
Cut a piece of carbon fiber strip to a length of 14-2/3"
(376mm), then glue it to the below of the elevator, using some
foam-friendly C/A. Make sure the elevator is flat and the
leadingedge is straight while the glue cures.

While holding the elevator tight against the stabilizer, apply a strip of
clear plastic tape (not included) to the top of the hinge line on both
sides of the elevator.
Sand a 45º bevel into the left side of the leading edge of the
rudder.
Sand a 45º bevel into the bottom of the leading edge of
the two ailerons.
Use foam-friendly C/A to glue the carbon strips to A and
B to strengthen the wings.
Use some tape to warp the carbon strips on A,B,C and D showed in
the picture to avoid the carbon falling off.
Glue the wings with aileron to fuselage.
Notice：Measure from the tips of the wing to the rear of
the fuselage. The measurements must match from right
to left. If not, adjust the position of the wing until both
measurements are equal.

Glue the side board and main board of fuselage.
Make sure the side board is vertical to the main board.
Hinge the rudder to the back of the fuselage, using the same
techniques that you used to hinge the elevator to the
stabilizer.
Locate the two carbon rods. Pass the rods through the fin and
stabilizer. Put the rods together in the fin and use foam-friendly
C/A to glue the rods to the fin ONLY at this time.
Use a square to align the stabilizer with the fin.Once the fin is
perpendicular to the stabilizer, use foam-friendly C/A to glue the
carbon rod to the stabilizer. Square each side before gluing the rod
on that particular side.
Installing the wing bracing is similar to installing
the fuselage bracing, as you want the rods to be
glued to the carbon bracing that has been preinstalled
on the wing and fuselage. The rods are staggered and
fit into notches in the fuselage. Make sure the rods
are straight and are not flexing the wing. Use foam-friendly C/A
to glue the rods in position. The wing
should be flat and parallel to the horizontal stabilizer,
while also being perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer
While also being perpendicular to the vertical
fuselage.

Install the propeller adapter onto your motor, using
the screws provided with your motor. Install the motor
mount onto your motor, using the screws provided
with your motor.
Glue the firewall to the head of the plane.
Install the motor assembly onto the firewall, using the
four wood screws provided.
PRO TIP After flying the airplane, you may want to add
right and/or down thrust to the motor. You can do this
by adding thin washers between the motor mount and
the firewall.
Cut two pieces of carbon fiber rod , then cut two
pieces of heat-shrink tubing to a length of 1-1/2" (38mm).
Cut two pieces of plain wire to a length of 1-1/2" (38mm), then
make a L-Bend in one end of each piece of wire and a 4mm
long 90º bend in the other end of each piece of wire.
Secure one piece of wire to one end of the carbon fiber
rod, using one piece of heat-shrink material. The piece
of wire should overlap the carbon fiber rod at least 1"
(25mm). Heat the heat-shrink material with a heat gun
to shrink it into place.PRO TIP For extra security, apply
a few drops of foam-friendly thin C/A to the end of the
pushrod and allow it to "wick" into the joint.

Slide one plywood pushrod supports over the end of
the carbon fiber rod and temporarily push the
plywood pushrod supports into the one precut slots
in the fuselage.
Center the elevator and rudder servos, then glue the
servo arms on .
Install the horn of aileron same as the horn of stabilizer.
Install wheel covers on the chock beside the wheel.
Screw one more chock outside of the cover, glue it.
Make sure that both landing
gear strut are even with each
other(the same distance from
the bottom of the wing)or else
the airplane won't sit level on
the ground.
Install the two wheels and wheel chocks.keep
1m m di sta nc e be twe en w hee l a n d i t s
chock.Apply some foam-friendly thick C/A to
glue the chocks.
Install the elevator aileron and rudder servos into
the servo mounting hole in the right side of the
fuselage.Use a dab of foam-friendly thick C/A to
secure them into place.Because the size of servos
are different,you may need to cut the servo mounting
hole larger to fit your particular servos.

Glue four wing fences to the wing, make sure that
the trailing edge of each wing fence is even with
the aileron hinge line. Use a builder's triangle to
make sure that the wing fences are perpendicular
to the wing.
Mount your ESC to the fuselage side, using a piece
of double-side foam tape (not included).
Plug the servo and ESC lead into their proper slots in
your receiver,then mount your receiver to the side of
the fuselage, opposite the ESC, using
a piece of double-sided foam tape (not
included).Draw the antenna out the bottom of the
fuselage and secure it along its length, using pieces
of clear tape (not included). Do not cut the antenna
shorter. Allow the excess to hang beyond the back of
the fuselage.
Install your battery into the battery compartment,
using a piece of hook and loop material.
Installing the propeller and decals.
Balance your propeller, then install it onto your
motor.Using a clean cloth wipe the airframe down
completely to remove any dust, debris and oil.

BALANCE POINT
The Center of Gravity (C/G or Balance Point) is 3" (77mm) back
from the leading edge of the TOP wing, measured at the center of
the wing.
WARNING For test flying and general sport flying, we suggest
you balance the airplane at the C/G recommended above. For 3D
flying, you may want to experiment moving the C/G back in small
increments until you're satisfied with the result.
Control throws
Sport Flying
Ailerons: (26.4mm)1.04" Up and Down
Elevator: (24.8mm)0.98" Up and Down
Rudder: (37.2mm)1.46" Right and Left
3D Flying
Ailerons: (72.6mm)2.86" Up and Down
Elevator: (74.4mm)2.93" Up and Down
Rudder: (111.6mm)4.40" Right and Left
The control throws are measured from the widest point
of the control surfaces
Exponential
Sport Flying
Ailerons: 20%
Elevator: 20%
Rudder: 20%
3D Flying
Ailerons: 45% - 55%
Elevator: 45% - 60%
Rudder: 45% - 60%
Exponential softens the response of the control surfaces around
neutral stick. This makes the airplane easier to control while using
such large control throws. The Exponential values shown are
given as a percent. Please note that different brands of radio
control systems may call for + or - Expo. Please check your
transmitter's owners manual for more info.