Value Hobby Cap 35 User manual

35in Series Electric Profiles
Almost-Ready-to-Fly
Instruction Manual
Cap 35
Sabre 35
Specifications
Wingspan: 35in (890mm)
Length: 37 in (940mm)
Wing Area: Approx. 350 sq in (22.6 sq dm)
Flying Weight: Approx. 20oz

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a 35in Series Electric Profile from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous support,
and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we want to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and use with ease.
That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products necessary for you to setup properly.
We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any suggestion to help us
improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the instructions, or about the setup that we
suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to
contact us at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]
Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This model should be
built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased model. Further,
Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of
assembly or the material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final
user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C
product vendor, provides a top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of
the finished model depends greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. 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.
Safety in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all safety procedures
recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses are the best
way to protect your eyes.
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches where they can roll off or be
knocked off.
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools.
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
Safety in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be
operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision.
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly.
NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street.

Never fly too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
CA Glue – Thin and Thick
Epoxy glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Optional – Heat gun
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage, please contact Value
Hobby immediately.
Covering
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering. You may notice some wrinkles now;
more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take the plane out to the flying field. These wrinkles are
the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion. Balsa wood changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity
in the air. This is a natural property of balsa wood. As your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world, wrinkles
may appear and disappear. Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your
airplane. The best tool to use is a hobby heat gun. Apply the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat,
and this will remove the wrinkles. BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by
causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it. The covering will shrink at low temperature
with patient application of heat.
Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect flight performance.
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-activated plastic and WILL
deform with the application of heat. Do not apply heat to the canopy.
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel. The paint used on the canopy and cowl is not safe for all
cleaners. In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove the paint.

Recommended Setup
Configuration Model Qty SKU
Radio At least 4 channel 1
Motor GForce E400 Brushless Outrunner Motor (2815-1200KV) 1TPB-MT-0164
Speed Control Hobbywing Flyfun 30ABrushless ESC 1HWG-SC-0238
Battery GForce 30C 1300mAh 3S 11.1V LiPO 1RFI-LP-0293
Prop EMP Neodym 10 X 5 Electric Scimitar Prop 1XYH-MP-0436
Servos Towerpro MG90S Metal Gear Micro Servo 4TWP-SV-0359
Y-Harness Universal Servo Y-Harness 12-Inch (Futaba and JR Compatible) 1AMS-AC-0869
Extension Universal Servo Extension 12-Inch (Futaba and JR Compatible) 2AMS-AC-0560
Parts of the Airplane

ASSEMBLY
Step 1: Using xacto knife and covering iron, trim the covering over the wing opening, tail stab opening, and motor mount on
the fuselage.

Step 2: From the parts bag, find the plywood motor mount parts as shown below. Assemble as shown below and secure
with CA glue. The assembly is slightly off-center for the motor offset.

Step 3: From the parts bag, find the wire landing gear, foam wheels, heat shrink tubing, and zip-ties. Secure the wire
landing gear using the zip-ties. Secure the foam wheels on the landing gear using heat shrink tubing.Apply a few drops of
CA on the heat shrink tubing to further secure the wheels.

Step 4: Slot the wing inside the wing opening on the fuselage. Make sure the wing is in line up properly with the fuselage.
Find the plywood control horns and glue them into the pre-cut slots on the aileron.

Step 5: Find the fin, the two elevator halves and the “U” shaped joiner wire. Follow the steps below, test fit the two elevator
halves; secure the joiner wire onto the fin and install the fin onto the fuselage; and secure the elevator to the fin. Make sure
you have the joiner wire in proper position before gluing the elevators.

Step 6: Use the three CAhinges to secure the rudder to the fuselage.
Step 7: Secure the landing skid to the fuselage with the ziptie.
Step 8: Make sure all the control surfaces are lined-up properly. A=A` B=B` C=C` D=D`. After everything is properly
positioned, apply additional CA glue to secure wing and all control surfaces.

Step 9: Cut the covering over the servo openings and install the servos and connect the control surfaces. For motor and
power setup, please refer to the recommended setup.

Step 10: Secure the motor, speed controller and battery. You can arrange the parts to your own preference, but make sure the wires does
not interfere with the motor or the servos.

Step 11: Set the CG location at the red dot position as shown below.
Control surfaces:
Elevator 35-45 degrees
Aileron 30-40 degrees
Rudder 35-45 degrees