The Wings Maker Spitfire EP User manual

THE WINGS MAKER
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of electric powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
Warning ! This model is not a toy.
Wing Span: 39.5 in / 1000 mm
Wing Area: 257 sq in / 16.6 sq dm
Flying Weight: 26 oz / 740 g
Fuselage Length: 32.5 in / 830 mm
Requires: 4- channel radio w/ 4 micro servos,
15A speed controller
and 8 cells 1000 mAh battery.
Specifications
Before commencing assembly, please read these instructions thoroughly.
Specifications
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GE017

I N D E X
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P.1
P.2
P.3-9
P.9
Apply epoxy glue.
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Drill holes with the specified
diameter(here:3mm)
Pay close attention here!
Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
Apply instant glue
(C.A. glue, super glue.)
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Cut off shaded portion.
Must be purchased separately!
Do not overlook this symbol!
3 mm
P.1
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT
and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you
find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement.
The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend to the parts that are good
before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will not cover any parts modified
by customer.
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
1
2
3

Parts List
P.2
COVERING:
LIGHTEX SGX203 LIGHT GRAY
LIGHTEX SGX340 OLIVE DRAB

Aileron Servos
2
4
PM2x16mm Screw
Ø1mm pilot holes for The
Maker horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks
at under side of control surfaces.
Wings
Bottom View
PM2x16mm
Pushrod
Clevis
Horn
Fuel Tube
d2xD4X4mm
straper
1mm
Ø1.4x95mm
2mm
Main Wing
1
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
Bottom View
Aileron Servo Lead
P.3

Vertical Fin & Rudder
4
P.4
Apply instant type CA glue to both
sides of each hinge.
C=C´
C C´
2
PM2x8mm Screw
Completed
PM2x8mm
A=A
A
A
(Stabilizer)
(Main Wing)
B=B´
B B´
*Also refer to step 13 Wing Setting
Temporary install the main wing, adjust
leveling of the stabilizer to make it as
parallel to the main wing as possible.
2mm
Completed
Ø1mm pilot holes for The Wings tri-horn are pre-
drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of
control surfaces.
Maker
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.

Rudder Pushrod
6
2
PM2 x 8mm Screw
Bottom View
Elevator Pushrod
7
P.5
≈14mm
PM2 x 8mm
Clevis
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
2mm
Pushrod
Ø1.4x430mm
Horn
≈60mm
Tail Landing Gear
5
PA2 x 8mm
1mm
2
PA2x8mm Screw
Plastic Collar
Wheel Ø23mm
PA2x8mm
M2 Nut
PM2x6mm
2
PM2x6mm Screw1
2.6mm Collar
M2mm Nut
1
1mm
Bottom View
≈33mm
≈101mm
Clevis
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Pushrod
Ø1.4x423mm

Radio Equipment
9
Elevator Pushrod
Rudder Pushrod
Receiver / Sponge
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Battery Tie
Elevator Servo
Rudder Servo Battery
Straper
Front
Bottom View
Double-Sided Tape
(Inside fuselage)
15A Speed Controller
P.6
8
M2.6 x 7mm
3
M2 Nut
PM2 x 12mm
Washer d2 x D5mm
Motor / Cowling
1
Speed 400 Motor
2
PWA2 x 8mm Screw
4
2
1
3mm Set Screw
2
PA2.6 x 8mm Screw
M2 Nut
2
d2 x D5mm Washer
2
PM2 x 12mm Screw
4
M2.6 x 7mm Socket Head Screw
4
6
PM2 x 12mm
PM2 x 12mm
3mm Set Screw
5
PWA2 x 8mm
PA2.6 x 8mm
1.5mm
7
Ø45mm
Ø1.2x35mm
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
TO ALLOW FOR BACKLASH OF
MATCHING GEAR, PUT A PIECE
OF THIN PAPER BETWEEN THE
GEARS AND THEN TIGHTEN
THE M2.6X7mm SCREWS.
REMOVE THE PAPER BEFORE
FLYING.

Main Landing Gear
11
PA2.3x12mm Screw
4
2.6mm Collar
2
3mm Set Screw
2.6mm Collar
PA2.3x12mm
1.5mm
P.7
Main Wing
10
M2.5x20mm Nylon Bolt
2
d2.6x D9mm Nylon Washer
2
M2.5x20mm
d2.5x D8mm
Nylon Washer
M2.5 x 20mm
d2.6 x D9mm
Nylon Washer
Plywood
2x20x55mm
Mounting
Plate
57mm
46mm
Canopy
12
PWA2 x 8mm Screw
4
1mm
PWA2 x 8mm

P.8
A =A ' B =B ' C =C '
BB´
C
C´
Wing Setting
13
Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams.
A
A´

Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram.
These throws are good for general flying. You can
adjust according to your personal preference.
Elevator
Important Safety Precautions
#First time flyer should never fly by himself/herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is
absolutely necessary.
#Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly
pre-adjusted aircraft.
# is specially designed to be powered by speed
motor.
#Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get
too close to a running propeller.
#If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron
to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise
the temperature until the wrinkles are gone. Too hot an iron may damage the covering.
#Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if applicable.
400 geared
Warning!
Control Throws
Rudder
20mm
20mm
10mm
14
Aileron
8mm
C.G.
15
The ideal C.G. position is 60mm (2.36 in.) behind
the leading edge measured at where the wing
meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G.
specified, add weight to the fuselage or move
the battery position. Check the C.G. before
flying.
60mm
C.G.
2.36in.
8mm
10mm
P.9
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