Vmar F5e tiger ii Supplement

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You are entirely responsible for the mechanical,

aeronautical and electrical integrity of this model and it's

structure, control surfaces, hinges, linkages, covering,

engine, radio, wiring, battery and all other components.

Check all components before and after each flight.

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ASSEMBLY & OPERATIONS MANUAL

Please review this manual thoroughly before assembling or operating this model

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1B- Aileron & aileron servo locations

Aileron servo cavity

1A- Prepare the servos by fitting the rubber grommets &

ferrules supplied with your servos

To install the aileron servos into the wing you will need the

following items:

- Servos

- Servo mounting screws and grommets as supplied with

servos

- Servo control arms as supplied with servos

- Two aileron control rod assemblies supplied with the kit

The assemblies consist of a metal rod with a clevis on

each end

- Low tack masking tape

- 2 aileron control horn assemblies

Step 1.1 Turn the wing upside down and locate the aileron

servo cavities. See 1B

Step 1.2 Trial fit the aileron servos into their servo mounting

cavities. You may have to modify the cavity slightly to pro-

vide clearance for the servo and servo wires. Use a hobby

knife to modify the cavity as required. Most servos have their

output shaft closer to one end than the other. We recom-

mend locating the servo so that the output shaft is as close

to the front of the wing as possible. See 1C

Step 1.3 Screw the servos into place with the screws and

grommets supplied. It is important to install the grommets

and screws correctly. See the manual that came with your

radio for instructions about your particular servo grommets.

See 1C

Step 1.4 Fasten the screws down according to the servo

manufacturers recommended tightness.

Step 1.5 Repeat this procedure for both wing servos.

Aileron

INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS INTO THE WING

STAGE

1C- Mount the aileron servos into the wing

Step 2.1 Consult your radio instruction manual and center each aileron servo by plugging it into the aileron channel in

the receiver. Turn on the transmitter and then the receiver. Center the aileron trim lever on the transmitter. Remove the

servo arm mounting screw and the servo arm.

Step 2.2 Mount the servo arm back on the servo. Position the arm to be parallel with the back edge of the wing. Screw

the arm into place with the servo arm mounting screw supplied with the servo. Locate the two aileron control rods in the

hardware bag. See 2A. Ensure the clevises are screwed well onto the threaded portion of the rod. Rotate and tug aggres-

sively on the clevises and ensure that they are not loose on the rods. Tape the ailerons into their neutral position so that

they are even with the trailing edge of the wing and not pointing either up or down.

Step 2.3 Ensure that the aileron control horns are screwed onto the threaded aileron control horn bolts and that both con-

trol horns are in approximately the same place on their respective bolts. See2B

Step 2.4 Connect the aileron servo rods to the aileron control horns. Connect the control rod to the servo output arm

using a clevis. See 2C

Step 2.5 Connect the other end of the control rod to the control horn using the second clevis. See 2C

Step 2.6 Remove the masking tape holding the aileron.

Step 2.7 In the case of computer radios couple the servos together electronically by connecting them to the appropriate

receiver channels. In the case of analog radios couple the servos together using a Y harness.

INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM

STAGE 2

Note

Step 2.8 Turn on your radio and activate the ailerons, using the aileron stick and ensure a smooth full motion can be

achieved.

Step 2.9 With the wing top side up and viewed from the back, ensure that moving the transmitter aileron stick to the left

raises the left aileron and lowers the right aileron. Movement of the stick to the left will roll the aircraft to the left.

(Counterclockwise roll of the wing when viewed from the back).

Step 2.10 With the wing top side up and viewed from the back, ensure that moving the transmitter aileron stick to the right

raises the right aileron and lowers the left aileron. Movement of the stick to the right will roll the aircraft to the right

2A- Aileron control rod assembly 2B- Aileron control horn installed 2C- Aileron control rod installed

To install the stabilizers into the fuselage you will need:

- Fuselage

- Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder and torque rod - Horizontal stabilizer with pre-installed elevators

3A- The fuselage slot for the vertical

stabilizer

4A- Horizontal stabilizer bottom face

3B- Vertical stabilizer with pre-

installed rudder and torque rod

4B- Install the horizontal stabilizer

onto the fuselage by using three 3-40

[mm] hex bolts and three wooden

washer

3C- Horizontal stabilizer with pre-

installed elevators & servo rails

4C- Horizontal stabilizer attached to

the fuselage

Vertical slot

60 mm (2-1/3 in.)

Mounting holes

Step 4.1 Attach the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage

using three 3 x 40 [mm] hex bolts and three wood washers

(supplied). See 4A, 4B and 4C

To install the vertical stabilizer you will need:

- Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder and torque rod

- 30 minute epoxy

REVIEW THE VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS

STAGE 3

INSTALL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

STAGE 4

INSTALL THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

STAGE

26B- Trim the wing cover plate using sharp scissors. See

26C 26C- Wing cover plate after trimming with sharp scissors

26D- Carefully align the clearance holes in the wing cover

plate to ensure access to the wing bolts. Then use CA to

attach the cover plate to the wing

26E- Wing cover plate installed

HAPPY FLYING!

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Step 5.4 Peal away the covering from the contact area in

preparation for applying 30 minute epoxy. See 5D

Step 5.5 Apply sufficient 30 minute epoxy to the lower sta-

bilizer tonque (See 5E) and the bottom of the vertical stabi-

lizer (see 5F) and to the exposed contact area on the top of

the fuselage (See 5D).

Step 5.6 Press the vertical stabilizer into place in the fuse-

lage slot and wipe away any excess epoxy (See 5G).

Step 5.7 Align the vertical stabilizer perpendicular (90

degrees) to the horizontal stabilizer and hold in position with

low tack masking tape until the epoxy cures (See 5H).

Step 5.1 Trial fit the vertical stabilizer

into the fuselage slot. See 5A

Step 5.2 Use a water soluble non-per-

manent marker to outline the area

where the vertical stabilizer contacts

the top of the fuselage. See 5B

Step 5.3 Use a ruler & sharp hobby

knife to cut the covering just inboard of

the outline marks. See 5C

5C- Use a ruler and sharp hobby knife to

cut the covering just inboard of the out-

line marks

5D- Remove the covering from the

fuselage 5E- Apply sufficient 30 minute epoxy

to the lower stabilizer tonque. Avoid

the control rod

5A- Trial fit the vertical stabilizer to the

fuselage 5B- Mark an outline around the area

where the vertical stabilizer contacts

the top of the fuselage

5G- Carefully press the vertical stabilizer

into place and remove any excess

epoxy

5H- 90 degree angle between the hori-

zontal and the vertical stabilizer

5F-Apply more 30 minute epoxy to the

bottom of vertical stabilizer

Donot apply the

epoxy here

90o

INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR

STAGE

The F5E TIGER II has a tricycle gear configuration

(trike gear) using a steerable nose wheel and main

landing gear.

Step 7.1 Turn over the wing to locate the pre-drilled main landing gear mount-

ing cavities. See 7B

Step 7.2 Insert the pre-assembled main landing gear into place. Use 4 of the

sheet metal screws to mount each of the main landing gear assemblies to the

wing. See 7C and 7D 7A- Pre-assembled main landing gear

and the sheet metal mounting screws

INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

STAGE

Identify the main landing gear components shown below:

- 2 pre-bent main landing gear sets pre-assembled with struts, wheels and

mounting plates.

- 8 sheet metal screws (3x15 mm)

The F5E flaps can function as flaps and/or air brakes. Air

brakes can be quite useful during touchdown and roll out.

Consult an experienced RC pilot before using the air

brakes. Do NOT attempt the use of air brakes on first

flights.

25C- Install the servos and flap control horns. Connect the

flap control rods to the servo arms

25D- For each flap, connect a control rod between the

servo arm and the flap control horn 25E- Flap/Air brake normal position

25F- Flap deployed 25G- Air brake deployed

INSTALL THE WING COVER

26A- Wing cover

STAGE

After the wing has been attached to the fuselage, install the

wing cover plate.

2-1/3 in. (60 mm)

Step 8.1 Remove the steering arm from the nose gear assembly. Insert the nose

gear push rod through the EZ-connector. Do not tighten yet. See 8B

Step 8.2 Slide the nose gear wire through the nose gear bearing in the fuselage,

passing the wire through the steering arm. Secure the steering arm to the nose

gear wire by tightening the steering arm set screw. See 8C

Step 8.3 Secure the EZ-connector to the nose gear push rod by tightening the

EZ-connector set screw. See 8D

INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR

8B- Insert the nose gear push rod

through the steering arm EZ-connec-

tor. Do not tighten yet

8C- Secure the steering arm to the

nose gear wire by tightening the

steering arm set screw

8D- Secure the EZ-connector to the

nose gear push rod by tightening the

EZ-connector set screw

8A- Nose gear assembly

Identify the nose gear components per illustration 8A

- 1 completed nose gear assembly with strut and wheel

- 1 steering arm with pre-installed EZ-connector

STAGE

FITTING THE FUEL TANK

9B- Fuel tank and stopper assembly (front view)

To assemble the fuel tank you will need the following items:

- The fuel tank and fuel stopper assembly (supplied)

- 2 clunks (supplied)

- About 10 in. (25.4 cm) of medium ID silicone fuel line (DUB-197 or DUB-222 or similar)

9A- Use 2 in. (50 mm) for the pressure line and 4 in. (100

mm) for the refuel line

Pressure line

Fuel line Fuel line

Refuel and empty line

Refuel line

STAGE

7B- Main landing gear location 7C- Mounting the main landing gear to

the wing 7D- Main landing gear mounted to

both wings

Main landing gear location

INSTALLING OPTIONAL FLAPS &/OR AIR BRAKES

24A- Dummy missile and mounting rack 24B- Install the mounting rack to the wing tip using 2

screws 2x10 [mm]

24C- Install the dummy missile to the mounting rack 24D- Secure the missile to the mounting rack by using 2

screws, 1 in the top...

24E- ...and 1 in the bottom 24F- Repeat the procedure shown in 23B - 23F for the

other missile

25A- Flap servo locations

INSTALL THE DUMMY MISSILES

STAGE

The VMAR F5E TIGER II comes with wing tip dummy missiles. To install the dummy missiles you will need:

- 2 missile mounting racks (1 left and 1 right)

- 2 missiles (1 left and 1 right)

- 8 screws 2x10 [mm]

Your model comes with optional flaps that can also be con-

figured as air brakes.

To install the optional flaps &/or air brakes you will need:

- 2 flap/air brake control rods (supplied)

- 2 standard servos (not supplied)

2x10 srcews

Flaps

Flap servos location

25B- Flap/Air brake control rod

2-1/3 in. (60 mm)

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

STAGE 10

10A- Pre-installed engine mount 10B- Allow for a gap between the spinner back plate and

the fuselage

10C- Mark the location of the engine mounting holes 10D- Drill 3/32 in. (2.5mm) pilot holes at right angles

through the beams

The F5E TIGER II is designed for .60 to .90 2 stroke glow engines; 4 stroke and gas engines are not recommended.

Step 10.1 See 10B. Position and align your engine so that it is pointing straight ahead with a 1/16-3/32 in. (1.5-2.5 mm)

gap between the spinner backing plate and the front of the fuselage.

Step 10.2 Without shifting the engine, use a pencil to mark the location of the engine mounting holes. See 10C

Step 10.3 Remove the engine, center punch the hole location and drill a 3/32 in. (2.5 mm) hole at right angles to and

through the beams. Put a drop of oil in each hole. Use four 4x25 [mm] metal sheet screws (supplied) to mount the engine.

See 10D

Step 10.4 Connect the throttle control rod to the engine throttle arm first. Then place the engine back on the beams and

align the mounting holes. See 10E

Step 10.5 Attach the engine to the beams using four 4x25 [mm] screws (supplied). See 10F

1/16 in. to 3/32 in. (1.5 to 2.5 mm)

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9C- Illustration of fuel line positioning inside cutaway of

the tank

Pressure line

Fuel line

Refuel and empty line

9D- Fuel tank installed into the fuselage after adding

external fuel lines from tank forward to engine area

NOSE

TAIL

22A- Cut out the cavity covers using

sharp scissors 22B- Glue the main gear cavity covers

into place using CA glue 22C- Glue the nose gear cavity cover

into place using CA glue

The VMAR F5E TIGER II is retract ready. The fixed gear can be replaced with retracts. We have tested with ROBART

#ROB-RB610 nose gear and #ROB-608HD main gear. Please follow instructions that come with the retracts.

If you are NOT installing retracts please do the following:

Step 22.1 Cut out the cavity covers using sharp scissors. See 22A

Step 22.2 Glue the cavity covers into place using CA glue. Use the glue sparingly and do not drip any CA onto the sur-

face. Avoid fingerprints. See 22B and 22C

The dummy fuel tanks can be mounted to the wings using the following proce-

dure:

Step 23.1 Review 23B & 23C and mark the location of the mounting holes for

the aluminum rack outboard of the main landing gear plates. Drill 5/64 in. (2mm)

holes about 3/8 in. (10mm) deep.

Step 23.2 Use sheet metal screws to mount the aluminum rack to the wing. See

23C

Step 23.3 Mount the dummy tanks to the aluminum rails on both wings. See

23D

INSTALL THE DUMMY WING TANKS

INSTALL LANDING GEAR CAVITY COVERS

STAGE

CONTROL SURFACE THROW SPECIFICATIONS:

The throws are measured at the widest part of the control

surface. Adjust the position of the pushrods at the control

and/or servo horns to control the amount of throw. You may

also use ATV's if your radio has them but the mechanical

linkages should still be set so that theATV's are near 100%

for best servo resolution.

Low rate High rate

ELEVATOR 1/3 “ (8mm) up 3/8” (10 mm) up

1/3 “ (8mm) down 3/8” (10 mm) down

AILERON 3/16” (5 mm) up 3/8” (10 mm) up

3/16” (5 mm) down 3/8” (10 mm) down

RUDDER 5/8 “ (16 mm) right 1” (25 mm) right

5/8 “ (16 mm) left 1” (25 mm) left

23B- Drill the mounting hole

23A- Dummy wing tanks and mounting

rails

23C- Mount the mounting rails to the

wing 23D- Mount the dummy tanks to the

aluminum rails on the wings

5/8 in.(15 mm)

1-1/3 in.

(35 mm)

Drill the hole with 2mm

diameter, 10mm deep

710

11E- Connect the throttle control rod to the engine throt-

tle arm 11F- Attach the engine to beams using four screws (sup-

plied)

Step 11.1 Consult your engine manual and select a suitable propeller.

Step 11.2 Install the thrust washer, the spinner backing plate, the propeller, the prop washer, and the prop nut. Ensure

that they are all firmly attached. See 11B, 11C

Step 11.3 Trial fit the spinner cone and spinner cone retaining screw. If necessary enlarge the cutouts in the spinner cone

to allow adequate clearance for the propeller. See 11D

Step 11.4 Double check that the prop nut and spinner cone retaining screw are firmly attached.

11B- Install the spinner backing plate

11C- Install the propeller, the prop washer and the prop

nut 11D- Install the spinner cone using the retaining screw.

Ensure the retaining screw is tight and secure

11A- Aluminum spinner complete with all hardware (sup-

plied)

INSTALL THE PROPELLER AND THE SPINNER

STAGE

INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

STAGE 12

Step 12.1 Ths model uses two servos for elevator control.

See 12F

Step 12.2 The elevator torque rods and servo rails are pre-

installed. See 12B & 12C

Step 12.3 Install the elevator servos. See 12D & 12F

Step 12.4 Connect the elevator control rods between the

servo arms and the control horns. See 12E

Step 12.5 Adjust the horn positions and control rod lengths

to align and synchronize the elevator movements so that

they are identical. See 12F

18A- Receiver location 18B- Receiver battery location

Receiver Receiver

Battery

CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION

STAGE

BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT

STAGE

CONFIRM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY

STAGE

Step 19.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

testing and operating your radio system.

Step 19.2 Pay particular attention to charging your radio

system batteries and range testing the system before and

after each flight.

Step 19.3 Check that all controls are working correctly

before and after each flight.

The CG for your F5E TIGER II is located at 8-7/8 in. to

9 in. (225 - 230 mm) back from the leading edge of the wing

when the wing has been attached to the fuselage.

For the initial flight, the CG should be located at 8-7/8

in. (225mm) back from the leading edge of the wing when

the wing has been attached to the fuselage.

The CG is measured with the engine, radio gear and all

other components installed but WITH NO FUEL IN THE

TANK.

It is very important to have the CG correct. Flying your

model with the CG too far back will likely lead to loss of

control and a crash. If you discover that after you have

assembled your model and installed your radio and engine

that the CG of your model is incorrect you must bring the

CG to the correct location by doing the following BEFORE

FLYING :

- Move the battery pack fore or aft.

- Move other components fore or aft.

- Change engine to a lighter or heavier model.

- Add weight to the nose or tail. If adding weight to

the nose, try to make it useful by going to a heavier duty

engine or adding a spinner with a heavy metal backing

plate. As a last resort, add stick on “dead” weight where

appropriate.

Once you have confirmed that the CG is correct, you

should do a thorough review of the entire model before your

first flight. Check everything twice! Every hook up, every

coupling, everything! Do it twice!!

Before your first flight, have an experienced flyer review

your work. Do not fly your model until it has been checked

out by a third party who knows how to fly and how to set up

a model aircraft. Do not fly alone. Seek experienced help.

Once you have completed your first flight, get in the habit of

checking your model over before and after each flight! Don’t fly

if you find something that is not right!

8-7/8 in.(225mm)

9 in.(230mm)

TAIL

NOSE

Step 18.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

hooking up your receiver.

Step 18.2 Plan where you are going to put the receiver

with consideration for routing the antenna safely.

Step 18.3 Wrap the receiver securely in foam suitable for

RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated receiver in a

plastic bag or cling wrap.

Step 18.4 Install your receiver near the aft end of the fuse-

lage as shown in 18B.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER BATTERY

STAGE

Step 17.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

hooking up your receiver battery, receiver and switch har-

ness.

Step 17.2 Wrap the battery pack securely in foam suitable

for RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated pack in a

plastic bag or cling wrap. Position the battery pack as

shown in 18B.

Step 17.3 Thread the battery pack connector forward in

preparation for connecting to your switch harness.

Step 17.4 Connect the battery pack connector to your

switch harness according to your radio manual.

With the throttle control arm connected to the engine throttle arm ensure that the throttle servo moves the throttle barrel

from nearly closed to fully open.

Adjust the deflection of the control surfaces to match the

specifications on page 11. You can reduce the amount of

throw by doing either or both of the following:

- From the servo end, move the clevis or EZ connector to a

hole in the servo arm that is closer to the servo output shaft.

- From the control horn end, move the horn out further on

the threaded bolts. Always confirm that the horn is still

thoroughly engaged with the threaded bolt after you have

adjusted it.

CONNECTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL

STAGE

14B- The throttle servo controls the

engine throttle using the throttle con-

trol rod

14C- Completed engine with throttle

control connected and muffler

installed

14A- Throttle control rod connected to

the engine throttle arm

ADJUST CONTROL SURFACE THROW LIMITS

STAGE

FINAL RC SET-UP

STAGE 16

Step 16.1 Before starting the final set-up of the model,

switch on the radio and ensure that all trims are in their

neutral positions. Check that the aileron, elevator and rud-

der are centered. If any adjustments are needed, do these

by uncoupling the relevant clevis and turning it clockwise to

shorten the linkage or counter - clockwise to lengthen it.

Only when each control surface has been centered

mechanically in this way should you begin adjusting the

surface movement (or throw).

Step 16.2 Now confirm that the control surfaces are mov-

ing in the correct direction. Use the servo reversing switch-

es on your transmitter to reverse the direction of a servo if

necessary.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER

STAGE

TAIL

Throttle

control rod

NOSE

TAIL NOSE

Step 13.1 Align the rudder with the vertical stabilizer and fuselage using a Bulldog paper clamp.

Step 13.2 With the rudder aligned straight with the fuselage. Turn over the fuselage and install the rudder control horn with

the EZ-connector installed. See 13C

Step 13.3 With the rudder aligned straight with the fuselage connect the rudder servo to the receiver and turn on your trans-

mitter. Ensure the rudder servo is centered at neutral.

Step 13.4 Connect the rudder control rod between the rudder servo arm and the rudder control horn EZ-connector. Tighten

the EZ-connector set screw firmly and ensure it is secure. Use medium thread locker (Blue). See 13D

Step 13.5 Connect the nose gear steering rod to the opposite side of the rudder servo arm. See 13D

13B- Align rudder with Bulldog paper clamp

13A- Rudder control horn assembly

13D- Rudder control rod installed between the rudder

servo and rudder control arm. Nose gear steering rod

connected to opposite side of servo arm

13C- Rudder control horn installed on the rudder control

rod

INSTALLING THE RUDDER

& NOSE WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM

STAGE 13

TAIL NOSE

12B- Pre-installed elevator torque

rods & servo rails

12A- Elevator control rod assembly 12C- Control horns pre-installed on

the elevator torque rods

12D- Mount the servos on the pre-

installed servo rails 12E- For each servo, connect the con-

trol rod between the servo arm and

the control horn

12F- Elevator servos and control rods

installed

2-1/2 in. (65 mm)

Step 18.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

hooking up your receiver.

Step 18.2 Plan where you are going to put the receiver

with consideration for routing the antenna safely.

Step 18.3 Wrap the receiver securely in foam suitable for

RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated receiver in a

plastic bag or cling wrap.

Step 18.4 Install your receiver near the aft end of the fuse-

lage as shown in 18B.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER BATTERY

STAGE

Step 17.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

hooking up your receiver battery, receiver and switch har-

ness.

Step 17.2 Wrap the battery pack securely in foam suitable

for RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated pack in a

plastic bag or cling wrap. Position the battery pack as

shown in 18B.

Step 17.3 Thread the battery pack connector forward in

preparation for connecting to your switch harness.

Step 17.4 Connect the battery pack connector to your

switch harness according to your radio manual.

With the throttle control arm connected to the engine throttle arm ensure that the throttle servo moves the throttle barrel

from nearly closed to fully open.

Adjust the deflection of the control surfaces to match the

specifications on page 11. You can reduce the amount of

throw by doing either or both of the following:

- From the servo end, move the clevis or EZ connector to a

hole in the servo arm that is closer to the servo output shaft.

- From the control horn end, move the horn out further on

the threaded bolts. Always confirm that the horn is still

thoroughly engaged with the threaded bolt after you have

adjusted it.

CONNECTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL

STAGE

14B- The throttle servo controls the

engine throttle using the throttle con-

trol rod

14C- Completed engine with throttle

control connected and muffler

installed

14A- Throttle control rod connected to

the engine throttle arm

ADJUST CONTROL SURFACE THROW LIMITS

STAGE

FINAL RC SET-UP

STAGE 16

Step 16.1 Before starting the final set-up of the model,

switch on the radio and ensure that all trims are in their

neutral positions. Check that the aileron, elevator and rud-

der are centered. If any adjustments are needed, do these

by uncoupling the relevant clevis and turning it clockwise to

shorten the linkage or counter - clockwise to lengthen it.

Only when each control surface has been centered

mechanically in this way should you begin adjusting the

surface movement (or throw).

Step 16.2 Now confirm that the control surfaces are mov-

ing in the correct direction. Use the servo reversing switch-

es on your transmitter to reverse the direction of a servo if

necessary.

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER

STAGE

TAIL

Throttle

control rod

NOSE

TAIL NOSE

Step 13.1 Align the rudder with the vertical stabilizer and fuselage using a Bulldog paper clamp.

Step 13.2 With the rudder aligned straight with the fuselage. Turn over the fuselage and install the rudder control horn with

the EZ-connector installed. See 13C

Step 13.3 With the rudder aligned straight with the fuselage connect the rudder servo to the receiver and turn on your trans-

mitter. Ensure the rudder servo is centered at neutral.

Step 13.4 Connect the rudder control rod between the rudder servo arm and the rudder control horn EZ-connector. Tighten

the EZ-connector set screw firmly and ensure it is secure. Use medium thread locker (Blue). See 13D

Step 13.5 Connect the nose gear steering rod to the opposite side of the rudder servo arm. See 13D

13B- Align rudder with Bulldog paper clamp

13A- Rudder control horn assembly

13D- Rudder control rod installed between the rudder

servo and rudder control arm. Nose gear steering rod

connected to opposite side of servo arm

13C- Rudder control horn installed on the rudder control

rod

INSTALLING THE RUDDER

& NOSE WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM

STAGE 13

TAIL NOSE

12B- Pre-installed elevator torque

rods & servo rails

12A- Elevator control rod assembly 12C- Control horns pre-installed on

the elevator torque rods

12D- Mount the servos on the pre-

installed servo rails 12E- For each servo, connect the con-

trol rod between the servo arm and

the control horn

12F- Elevator servos and control rods

installed

2-1/2 in. (65 mm)

710

11E- Connect the throttle control rod to the engine throt-

tle arm 11F- Attach the engine to beams using four screws (sup-

plied)

Step 11.1 Consult your engine manual and select a suitable propeller.

Step 11.2 Install the thrust washer, the spinner backing plate, the propeller, the prop washer, and the prop nut. Ensure

that they are all firmly attached. See 11B, 11C

Step 11.3 Trial fit the spinner cone and spinner cone retaining screw. If necessary enlarge the cutouts in the spinner cone

to allow adequate clearance for the propeller. See 11D

Step 11.4 Double check that the prop nut and spinner cone retaining screw are firmly attached.

11B- Install the spinner backing plate

11C- Install the propeller, the prop washer and the prop

nut 11D- Install the spinner cone using the retaining screw.

Ensure the retaining screw is tight and secure

11A- Aluminum spinner complete with all hardware (sup-

plied)

INSTALL THE PROPELLER AND THE SPINNER

STAGE

INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

STAGE 12

Step 12.1 Ths model uses two servos for elevator control.

See 12F

Step 12.2 The elevator torque rods and servo rails are pre-

installed. See 12B & 12C

Step 12.3 Install the elevator servos. See 12D & 12F

Step 12.4 Connect the elevator control rods between the

servo arms and the control horns. See 12E

Step 12.5 Adjust the horn positions and control rod lengths

to align and synchronize the elevator movements so that

they are identical. See 12F

18A- Receiver location 18B- Receiver battery location

Receiver Receiver

Battery

CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION

STAGE

BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT

STAGE

CONFIRM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY

STAGE

Step 19.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about

testing and operating your radio system.

Step 19.2 Pay particular attention to charging your radio

system batteries and range testing the system before and

after each flight.

Step 19.3 Check that all controls are working correctly

before and after each flight.

The CG for your F5E TIGER II is located at 8-7/8 in. to

9 in. (225 - 230 mm) back from the leading edge of the wing

when the wing has been attached to the fuselage.

For the initial flight, the CG should be located at 8-7/8

in. (225mm) back from the leading edge of the wing when

the wing has been attached to the fuselage.

The CG is measured with the engine, radio gear and all

other components installed but WITH NO FUEL IN THE

TANK.

It is very important to have the CG correct. Flying your

model with the CG too far back will likely lead to loss of

control and a crash. If you discover that after you have

assembled your model and installed your radio and engine

that the CG of your model is incorrect you must bring the

CG to the correct location by doing the following BEFORE

FLYING :

- Move the battery pack fore or aft.

- Move other components fore or aft.

- Change engine to a lighter or heavier model.

- Add weight to the nose or tail. If adding weight to

the nose, try to make it useful by going to a heavier duty

engine or adding a spinner with a heavy metal backing

plate. As a last resort, add stick on “dead” weight where

appropriate.

Once you have confirmed that the CG is correct, you

should do a thorough review of the entire model before your

first flight. Check everything twice! Every hook up, every

coupling, everything! Do it twice!!

Before your first flight, have an experienced flyer review

your work. Do not fly your model until it has been checked

out by a third party who knows how to fly and how to set up

a model aircraft. Do not fly alone. Seek experienced help.

Once you have completed your first flight, get in the habit of

checking your model over before and after each flight! Don’t fly

if you find something that is not right!

8-7/8 in.(225mm)

9 in.(230mm)

TAIL

NOSE

INSTALLING THE ENGINE

STAGE 10

10A- Pre-installed engine mount 10B- Allow for a gap between the spinner back plate and

the fuselage

10C- Mark the location of the engine mounting holes 10D- Drill 3/32 in. (2.5mm) pilot holes at right angles

through the beams

The F5E TIGER II is designed for .60 to .90 2 stroke glow engines; 4 stroke and gas engines are not recommended.

Step 10.1 See 10B. Position and align your engine so that it is pointing straight ahead with a 1/16-3/32 in. (1.5-2.5 mm)

gap between the spinner backing plate and the front of the fuselage.

Step 10.2 Without shifting the engine, use a pencil to mark the location of the engine mounting holes. See 10C

Step 10.3 Remove the engine, center punch the hole location and drill a 3/32 in. (2.5 mm) hole at right angles to and

through the beams. Put a drop of oil in each hole. Use four 4x25 [mm] metal sheet screws (supplied) to mount the engine.

See 10D

Step 10.4 Connect the throttle control rod to the engine throttle arm first. Then place the engine back on the beams and

align the mounting holes. See 10E

Step 10.5 Attach the engine to the beams using four 4x25 [mm] screws (supplied). See 10F

1/16 in. to 3/32 in. (1.5 to 2.5 mm)

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9C- Illustration of fuel line positioning inside cutaway of

the tank

Pressure line

Fuel line

Refuel and empty line

9D- Fuel tank installed into the fuselage after adding

external fuel lines from tank forward to engine area

NOSE

TAIL

22A- Cut out the cavity covers using

sharp scissors 22B- Glue the main gear cavity covers

into place using CA glue 22C- Glue the nose gear cavity cover

into place using CA glue

The VMAR F5E TIGER II is retract ready. The fixed gear can be replaced with retracts. We have tested with ROBART

#ROB-RB610 nose gear and #ROB-608HD main gear. Please follow instructions that come with the retracts.

If you are NOT installing retracts please do the following:

Step 22.1 Cut out the cavity covers using sharp scissors. See 22A

Step 22.2 Glue the cavity covers into place using CA glue. Use the glue sparingly and do not drip any CA onto the sur-

face. Avoid fingerprints. See 22B and 22C

The dummy fuel tanks can be mounted to the wings using the following proce-

dure:

Step 23.1 Review 23B & 23C and mark the location of the mounting holes for

the aluminum rack outboard of the main landing gear plates. Drill 5/64 in. (2mm)

holes about 3/8 in. (10mm) deep.

Step 23.2 Use sheet metal screws to mount the aluminum rack to the wing. See

23C

Step 23.3 Mount the dummy tanks to the aluminum rails on both wings. See

23D

INSTALL THE DUMMY WING TANKS

INSTALL LANDING GEAR CAVITY COVERS

STAGE

CONTROL SURFACE THROW SPECIFICATIONS:

The throws are measured at the widest part of the control

surface. Adjust the position of the pushrods at the control

and/or servo horns to control the amount of throw. You may

also use ATV's if your radio has them but the mechanical

linkages should still be set so that theATV's are near 100%

for best servo resolution.

Low rate High rate

ELEVATOR 1/3 “ (8mm) up 3/8” (10 mm) up

1/3 “ (8mm) down 3/8” (10 mm) down

AILERON 3/16” (5 mm) up 3/8” (10 mm) up

3/16” (5 mm) down 3/8” (10 mm) down

RUDDER 5/8 “ (16 mm) right 1” (25 mm) right

5/8 “ (16 mm) left 1” (25 mm) left

23B- Drill the mounting hole

23A- Dummy wing tanks and mounting

rails

23C- Mount the mounting rails to the

wing 23D- Mount the dummy tanks to the

aluminum rails on the wings

5/8 in.(15 mm)

1-1/3 in.

(35 mm)

Drill the hole with 2mm

diameter, 10mm deep

Step 8.1 Remove the steering arm from the nose gear assembly. Insert the nose

gear push rod through the EZ-connector. Do not tighten yet. See 8B

Step 8.2 Slide the nose gear wire through the nose gear bearing in the fuselage,

passing the wire through the steering arm. Secure the steering arm to the nose

gear wire by tightening the steering arm set screw. See 8C

Step 8.3 Secure the EZ-connector to the nose gear push rod by tightening the

EZ-connector set screw. See 8D

INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR

8B- Insert the nose gear push rod

through the steering arm EZ-connec-

tor. Do not tighten yet

8C- Secure the steering arm to the

nose gear wire by tightening the

steering arm set screw

8D- Secure the EZ-connector to the

nose gear push rod by tightening the

EZ-connector set screw

8A- Nose gear assembly

Identify the nose gear components per illustration 8A

- 1 completed nose gear assembly with strut and wheel

- 1 steering arm with pre-installed EZ-connector

STAGE

FITTING THE FUEL TANK

9B- Fuel tank and stopper assembly (front view)

To assemble the fuel tank you will need the following items:

- The fuel tank and fuel stopper assembly (supplied)

- 2 clunks (supplied)

- About 10 in. (25.4 cm) of medium ID silicone fuel line (DUB-197 or DUB-222 or similar)

9A- Use 2 in. (50 mm) for the pressure line and 4 in. (100

mm) for the refuel line

Pressure line

Fuel line Fuel line

Refuel and empty line

Refuel line

STAGE

7B- Main landing gear location 7C- Mounting the main landing gear to

the wing 7D- Main landing gear mounted to

both wings

Main landing gear location

INSTALLING OPTIONAL FLAPS &/OR AIR BRAKES

24A- Dummy missile and mounting rack 24B- Install the mounting rack to the wing tip using 2

screws 2x10 [mm]

24C- Install the dummy missile to the mounting rack 24D- Secure the missile to the mounting rack by using 2

screws, 1 in the top...

24E- ...and 1 in the bottom 24F- Repeat the procedure shown in 23B - 23F for the

other missile

25A- Flap servo locations

INSTALL THE DUMMY MISSILES

STAGE

The VMAR F5E TIGER II comes with wing tip dummy missiles. To install the dummy missiles you will need:

- 2 missile mounting racks (1 left and 1 right)

- 2 missiles (1 left and 1 right)

- 8 screws 2x10 [mm]

Your model comes with optional flaps that can also be con-

figured as air brakes.

To install the optional flaps &/or air brakes you will need:

- 2 flap/air brake control rods (supplied)

- 2 standard servos (not supplied)

2x10 srcews

Flaps

Flap servos location

25B- Flap/Air brake control rod

2-1/3 in. (60 mm)

Step 5.4 Peal away the covering from the contact area in

preparation for applying 30 minute epoxy. See 5D

Step 5.5 Apply sufficient 30 minute epoxy to the lower sta-

bilizer tonque (See 5E) and the bottom of the vertical stabi-

lizer (see 5F) and to the exposed contact area on the top of

the fuselage (See 5D).

Step 5.6 Press the vertical stabilizer into place in the fuse-

lage slot and wipe away any excess epoxy (See 5G).

Step 5.7 Align the vertical stabilizer perpendicular (90

degrees) to the horizontal stabilizer and hold in position with

low tack masking tape until the epoxy cures (See 5H).

Step 5.1 Trial fit the vertical stabilizer

into the fuselage slot. See 5A

Step 5.2 Use a water soluble non-per-

manent marker to outline the area

where the vertical stabilizer contacts

the top of the fuselage. See 5B

Step 5.3 Use a ruler & sharp hobby

knife to cut the covering just inboard of

the outline marks. See 5C

5C- Use a ruler and sharp hobby knife to

cut the covering just inboard of the out-

line marks

5D- Remove the covering from the

fuselage 5E- Apply sufficient 30 minute epoxy

to the lower stabilizer tonque. Avoid

the control rod

5A- Trial fit the vertical stabilizer to the

fuselage 5B- Mark an outline around the area

where the vertical stabilizer contacts

the top of the fuselage

5G- Carefully press the vertical stabilizer

into place and remove any excess

epoxy

5H- 90 degree angle between the hori-

zontal and the vertical stabilizer

5F-Apply more 30 minute epoxy to the

bottom of vertical stabilizer

Donot apply the

epoxy here

90o

INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR

STAGE

The F5E TIGER II has a tricycle gear configuration

(trike gear) using a steerable nose wheel and main

landing gear.

Step 7.1 Turn over the wing to locate the pre-drilled main landing gear mount-

ing cavities. See 7B

Step 7.2 Insert the pre-assembled main landing gear into place. Use 4 of the

sheet metal screws to mount each of the main landing gear assemblies to the

wing. See 7C and 7D 7A- Pre-assembled main landing gear

and the sheet metal mounting screws

INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

STAGE

Identify the main landing gear components shown below:

- 2 pre-bent main landing gear sets pre-assembled with struts, wheels and

mounting plates.

- 8 sheet metal screws (3x15 mm)

The F5E flaps can function as flaps and/or air brakes. Air

brakes can be quite useful during touchdown and roll out.

Consult an experienced RC pilot before using the air

brakes. Do NOT attempt the use of air brakes on first

flights.

25C- Install the servos and flap control horns. Connect the

flap control rods to the servo arms

25D- For each flap, connect a control rod between the

servo arm and the flap control horn 25E- Flap/Air brake normal position

25F- Flap deployed 25G- Air brake deployed

INSTALL THE WING COVER

26A- Wing cover

STAGE

After the wing has been attached to the fuselage, install the

wing cover plate.

2-1/3 in. (60 mm)

Step 2.8 Turn on your radio and activate the ailerons, using the aileron stick and ensure a smooth full motion can be

achieved.

Step 2.9 With the wing top side up and viewed from the back, ensure that moving the transmitter aileron stick to the left

raises the left aileron and lowers the right aileron. Movement of the stick to the left will roll the aircraft to the left.

(Counterclockwise roll of the wing when viewed from the back).

Step 2.10 With the wing top side up and viewed from the back, ensure that moving the transmitter aileron stick to the right

raises the right aileron and lowers the left aileron. Movement of the stick to the right will roll the aircraft to the right

2A- Aileron control rod assembly 2B- Aileron control horn installed 2C- Aileron control rod installed

To install the stabilizers into the fuselage you will need:

- Fuselage

- Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder and torque rod - Horizontal stabilizer with pre-installed elevators

3A- The fuselage slot for the vertical

stabilizer

4A- Horizontal stabilizer bottom face

3B- Vertical stabilizer with pre-

installed rudder and torque rod

4B- Install the horizontal stabilizer

onto the fuselage by using three 3-40

[mm] hex bolts and three wooden

washer

3C- Horizontal stabilizer with pre-

installed elevators & servo rails

4C- Horizontal stabilizer attached to

the fuselage

Vertical slot

60 mm (2-1/3 in.)

Mounting holes

Step 4.1 Attach the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage

using three 3 x 40 [mm] hex bolts and three wood washers

(supplied). See 4A, 4B and 4C

To install the vertical stabilizer you will need:

- Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder and torque rod

- 30 minute epoxy

REVIEW THE VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS

STAGE 3

INSTALL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

STAGE 4

INSTALL THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

STAGE

26B- Trim the wing cover plate using sharp scissors. See

26C 26C- Wing cover plate after trimming with sharp scissors

26D- Carefully align the clearance holes in the wing cover

plate to ensure access to the wing bolts. Then use CA to

attach the cover plate to the wing

26E- Wing cover plate installed

HAPPY FLYING!

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