Weston UK CAPICHE 50CC User manual

CAPICHE 50CC
The latest in Weston UK`s range of high performance ARTF kits
to provide the ultimate in freestyle and 3D performance.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE COMMENCING!
IF UNSURE ABOUT ANY STAGE OF ASSEMBLY PLEASE CONTACT
WESTON UK.
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION:
MOTOR (DLE/DLA/DA 50CC)
CYANO
GOOD QUALITY TOOLS AND A VERY SHARP BLADE
WE RECOMMEND HITEC RADIO EQUIPMENT AS USED BY WESTON UK DISPLAY TEAM.
RECOMMENDED SERVOS:
THROTTLE:1X HS645MG 2X ELEVATOR HS-7955TG 2X AILERONS:HS-5625MG
1X RUDDER: HS-7955TG

Before starting please check all components.
BAG 1
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
BAG 2
2 X MAIN WHEELS
4 X TIE-WRAPS
1 X TUBING
BAG 3
FUEL TANK
BAG 4
1 X CARBON U/C
BAG 5
2 X WHEEL SPATS
BAG 6
2 X U/C FAIRING
BAG 7
1 X PILOT
BAG 8
2 X AILERON CONTROL RODS
1 X THROTTLE ROD
1 X THROTTLE TUBE
BAG 9
2 X REAR STAB SPARS
BAG 10
1 X MAIN SPAR
BAG 11
28X PIN HINGES
2 X WING RETAINER BOLTS(PLASTIC)
1 X CLEVIS
1 X SWING KEEPER
BAG 12
6 X CLOSED LOOP CABLES
12 X FERRULES
12 X CLOSED LOOP ENDS
BAG 13
8 X BALL LINK ENDS
8 X CONTROL HORN ENDS
BAG 14
3 X 115MM STUDDING
2 X 80MM BOLTS (2 SPARE)
10 X DOMED WASHERS(CONTROL HORN)
8 X CONES(CONTROL HORN)
2 X CONCAVE SPACERS (AILERONS)
2 X AXLES
2 X AXLE LOCK NUTS
4 X WHEEL COLLETS
4 XWHEEL COLLET BOLTS
6 X WASHERS WITH RUBBER BACKING
(COWLING +CANOPY)
8 X LOCK NUTS(CONTROL HORNS)
8 X SMALL WASHERS
4 X LARGE WASHERS
6 X 20MM BOLTS (U/C + CANOPY)
4 X 15MM BOLTS (COWLING)
4 x 12.5MM BOTS (SPATS)
4 X 12.5MM BOLTS (STAB FIXINGS)
BAG 15
AILERON CONTROL ROD CARBON TUBE
PARTS LIST
1 X FUSELAGE
2 X TAIL PLANE
2 X ELEVATORS
1 X RUDDER
2 X WINGS
2 X AILERONS
1 X ENGINE COWL
1 X CANOPY
Recommended Genesis pipe package
Genesis Stainless header
£39.95
Genesis Mini Can
£89.95

WING
AILERONS
Each aileron has 7 hinge points pre-drilled. Carefully
insert the hinges supplied in the accessory pack into the
aileron ensuring that the hole is clear and free. Repeat
procedure on all the aileron holes and when happy
install the aileron to the wing to ensure everything
aligns. Remove all the hinges and glue them into place
in the aileron with Weston Rhino glue ensuring they are
in the correct orientation. When you are happy glue the
aileron into the wing so there are no gaps between the
wing and the aileron and there is no binding at the edges.
Ensure once assembled there are no gaps and no
binding.
If any glue has set in the hinges this will cause excessive
resistance for the servo. This can be removed with
Cyano Wipe available from Weston uk.
REPEAT PROCESS ON OTHER WING

AILERON CONTROL HORN
Using the items as shown in the picture assemble
into the aileron. When you are happy and all set
up has been completed it is recommended to use
Weston Superlock to secure the bolt and nut
assembly.
AILERON SERVOS
Pass the servo cable through the wing section to the
exit point in the centre of the wing. Install the servo so
the output arm is to the trailing edge of the wing and
screw into position. Take the aileron pushrods and
connect to the servo arm using the large ball link as
shown. Ensure that the servo and control surface are
both in the neutral position .
Control rod
With the servo installed and the control horn installed
and all in the neutral position make the control rod up
as shown. Using the supplied carbon tube cut to the
required length and wet assemble with slow cyano or
epoxy.
Repeat procedure on other aileron.
WE RECOMMEND DUBRO HEAVY DUTY
SERVO ARMS.
Carbon tube cut to length
Using the control horns as a guide mark out the
hardwood points in the control surfaces and drill to
accept the control horn bolts. Please ensure that
the hole you drill has sufficient hard wood area is
around it and not too close to the edge. Then with
the supplied carbon tube of 4mm ID cut to length
with a razor saw or cutting disk as per pic with angled
ends to sit at the same angle as the control surface
angle. Re-drill the control surface to accept the carbon
tube, the carbon tube is to sit just below the surface
so as not to take the main load but to stop
any compression of the aileron when the control
horn bolts are done up tight. When happy run some
thin cyano to lock carbon tube in place.
CUT AT THE SAME
ANGLE AS THE
AILERON
CARBON TUBE GLUED
IN PLACE

FIN
insert the pin hinges into the rudder and repeat procedure as per
the ailerons.
Ensure when inserted there is no binding.
ELEVATOR STABS
Insert the pin hinges into the stab as per the ailerons and repeat
procedure.
Insert the rear spars into the fuselage and attach
the stabs to the fuselage and bolt into position as
per pictures using the 12.5mm bolts and small
washers.

ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION
Install the control rods as per the picture.
When you are happy with the control rods and
all set up has been complete it is recommended
you use Weston Superlock to secure the control horns.
UNDERCARRIAGE/SPATS
Before installing the axles it will be necessary to put the
u/c under fairings on and simply glue in place.
Push the supplied axle bolt through the undercarriage leg
and using the nylock nut secure to the undercarriage leg.
Use the 4 axle collets supplied to space the wheel on the
axle so the wheel does not bind on the wheel spat. Slide
the spat over the wheel and using the supplied bolts fix the
spat to undercarriage leg using the 12.5mm bolts. Repeat
procedure on other spat. Attach undercarriage to fuselage
using the 4 bolts (20MM) and washers provided.
Attention !! It is necessary to open the axle
bolt hole to allow correct alignment of the
spat bolts
Under
fairings
Using the control horns as a guide mark out the hardwood points in the control surfaces and drill to
accept the control horn studding ensuring that when they are assembled the pivot point is
directly over the hinge line.
Connection point over the hinge line

TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION
Using the allen key self tappers install the tail
wheel assembly so that the pivot point of the
wheel is over the rudder hinge line. Then using
the springs and aluminium ferrule terminate the
steering springs to the wheel and the steering
plate and then with even tension attach the
steering plate to the rudder with the self tappers.
Servo installation
RUDDER
SERVO POSITION
STBD ELEVATOR
SERVO POSITION
PORT ELEVATOR
SERVO POSITION
PORT ELEVATOR
SNAKE TUBES
STBD ELEVATOR
SNAKE TUBES
RUDDER
SNAKE TUBE
RUDDER
SNAKE TUBE
AERIAL TUBE
Before servo installation you must run a bead of epoxy around the servo blocks to
ensure secure fitment to the tray.

RUDDER SERVO
Pass the closed loop wire through the fuselage from the
rudder outlet point to the servo arm. Terminate the cable at
the rudder end and servo end with the ferrule, clevis adjuster
and clevis ball link. Ensure when doing so that the rudder and
servo are in the neutral position. Repeat procedure on other
control wire.
Install the servos with the output arms forward most.
The lower elevator servo (stbd side) is for the port elevator
control and the upper servo is for the stbd elevator.
ATTENTION !! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THERE
IS ADEQUATE TENSION ON THE CABLES. IF THE
CABLES ARE SLACK THEN THIS CAN CAUSE FLUTTER
IN FLIGHT AND FAILURE TO THE CONTROL SURFACES.
WE RECOMMEND DUBRO HEAVY DUTY SERVO ARMS
PORT AND STBD ELEVATOR SERVOS
Pass the closed loop wire through the fuselage from the
elevator outlet point to the servo arm. Terminate the cable at
the elevator end and the servo end with the ferrule, clevis
adjuster and clevis ball link Ensure when doing so that the
elevator and servo are in the neutral position. Repeat
procedure on other control wire. One wire from the top of the
elevator to one side of the servo arm, and the bottom of the
elevator to the other side of the same servo horn.

MOTOR
The length of your chosen engine will determine where you mount the engine and what stand offs you require.
Position the cowling onto the fuselage so the bolt holes align and then measure from the fire wall to the cowling
ring. This measurement will determine what length stand offs you require.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank is ready to install but is only supplied with a normal clunk and not a felt clunk which is more
advisable and available from Weston UK( PT NO. 1121). Install the tank into the tank frame in the fuselage. When
the tank has been installed secure into place with tie wraps and pack with foam to prevent vibration .
THROTTLE SERVO AND PUSHROD
Install the throttle servo in the desired servo tray. Install clevis on the threaded end of the throttle control rod and
connect to the engine. You will have to put a set in the control rod to ensure a good alignment with the throttle arm
ensuring no metal to metal contact. Terminate the other end of the control rod to the servo arm with the swing
keeper.
CHOKE SERVO (IF REQUIRED)
THROTTLE SERVO
SWITCH HARNESS

SWITCH INSTALLATION
Install your receiver switch in the pre-cut slot in the side of the fuselage. It`s always a good idea to install the
switch so that the on position is to the rear. There is option for a large s/w harness or standard size.
RECEIVER INSTALLATION
The receiver should be installed with all leads and crystals secured into place by means of tape and foam to
prevent any migration due to vibration. A good position for the receiver is in the redundant throttle servo position.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
This will depend on what engine and what battery pack you are using to achieve your C.G . Make sure it`s packed
with foam and lead locked.
EXHAUST INSTALLATION
The airframe has a tunnel on the underside to mount a mini aerobatic pipe .
COWLING
Cut the holes in the cowling in the correct position for your required engine. It is a good idea to cut the rear of the
cheeks out to allow airflow through the cowling. Once all holes have been cut and you are happy that there is no
interference install cowling with the bolts and washers provided, to the pre-installed captive nuts.
CANOPY
Install the pilot into the canopy, the canopy is then glued to the frame with Weston odourless cyano or
alternatively use
Weston canopy glue.
The wing is secured to the fuselage via the wing bolts supplied which bolt through the fuselage and into the
captive nuts in the wing. These can be cut down to make it easier to secure the wings as they come longer than
required.
SET UP
Use the nicad to adjust the C of G. The range for normal use is between 225mm and up to 240mm for experts -
from the leading edge of the wing .
CONTROL MOVEMENT SET UP MEASURED FROM INBOARD POINTS
Intermediate : ailerons 20mm up and down
elevator 35mm up and down
rudder 45 degrees side to side
Advanced: ailerons MAX
elevator MAX
rudder MAX
It is not necessary to have flaperons/spoilerons but these can give incredibly tight loop manoeuvres.
SUGGESTED AIR HOLES