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SpecificationsWingspan: 39in(990mm)Length: 44in(1120mm)WingArea: 345sqin(22.3sqdm)Weightw/Battery: 17.5–19oz(495–540g)Radio: 6-Channelwith4sub-microservos
TributeFx3DARF
AssemblyManual
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IntroductionDesignedbyETOCchampGeorgeHicks,theTributeFx3Dcombinesthelightweight,fly-anywherefreedomofaprofilefoamiewithfull-fuselagerigidityonparwithbalsaplanes.Italsofeaturesafull-formsymmetricalairfoilwingthatletsyoufly3Dmaneuversinthekindofwindthatwouldgroundmostprofilefoamies.Inshort,thisisafantastic-flyingfreestyle3Dmachinethatisjustasathomeattheflyingfieldasitisatthepark.Forfreestylefunthatknowsnobounds,thisistheplane.
Using the ManualThismanualisdividedintosectionstohelpmakeassemblyeasiertounderstand,andtoprovidebreaksbetweeneachmajorsection.Inaddition,checkboxeshavebeenplacednexttoeachsteptokeeptrackofeachstepcompleted.Stepswithasinglecircle()areperformedonce,whilestepswithtwocircles()indicatethatthestepwillrequirerepeating,suchasforarightorleftwingpanel,twoservos,etc.
Remembertotakeyourtimeandfollowthedirections.
Table of ContentsSpecifications.........................................................................1Introduction............................................................................2UsingtheManual...................................................................2ContentsofKit/PartsLayout....................................................3RequiredRadioEquipment......................................................3ImportantInformationAboutMotorSelection...........................4HighPowerOutrunnerSetup..................................................4LightweightOutrunnerSetup...................................................4OptionalAccessories..............................................................4NoteonLithiumPolymerBatteries...........................................4RequiredToolsandAdhesives.................................................4Warning................................................................................5WarrantyPeriod....................................................................5LimitedWarranty...................................................................5DamageLimits.......................................................................6SafetyPrecautions..................................................................6Questions,Assistance,andRepairs.........................................6InspectionorRepairs..............................................................6WarrantyInspectionandRepairs............................................6Non-WarrantyRepairs...........................................................7Safety,Precautions,andWarnings..........................................7AileronServoInstallation........................................................8WingandStabilizerInstallation............................................10RudderandElevatorServoInstallation...................................15MotorInstallation.................................................................18ReceiverandBatteryInstallation............................................22LandingGearInstallation......................................................23ControlThrows.....................................................................25CenterofGravity.................................................................25RangeTestYourRadio..........................................................26Preflight...............................................................................262007OfficialAMANationalModelAircraftSafetyCode......27
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Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement Parts
EFL2151 MainWingEFL2152 Fuselagew/RudderEFL2153 HorizontalTailAssemblyEFL2154 CanopyHatchEFL2155 CowlEFL2156 WheelPantsEFL2158 LandingGearWire
Small Replacement PartsEFL2157 PushrodsEFLA213 E-flite/JR/HorizonDecals
Required Radio EquipmentYouwillneedaminimum6-channeltransmitter,crystals,microreceiver,andfoursub-microservos.Youcanchoosetopurchaseacompleteradiosystemthatincludesalloftheseitemsor,ifyouareusinganexistingtransmitter,justpurchasetheotherrequiredequipmentseparately.
Complete Radio SystemSPM2460 DX6DSM®6CHParkFlyer
w/4-S75Servos
Note: We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum® DX6 2.4GHz DSM 6-Channel System, which includes a micro receiver and 4 sub-micro servos.
Or Purchase SeparatelySPM6000 AR6000DSMDuaLink™6-Channel
ParkFlyerRxOr
JSP30610 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,PositiveShiftJR/AIR(72MHz)
OrJSP30615 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,
NegativeShiftFUT/HRC(72MHz)JRPXFR** FMReceiverCrystalEFLRS75 7.5-GramSub-MicroServo(4)
AndJSP98100 3"(76mm)ServoExtension(2)JSP98120 18"(457mm)ServoExtension(2)
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Important Information About Motor Selection
WerecommendtheE-flite®Park450BrushlessOutrunner,890Kv(EFLM1400)toprovideyouwithexcellenthigh-powermotorsystem,orthePark400BrushlessOutrunner920Kv(EFLM1305)forsportpowerandaworry-freeoutrunnermotor.TheTributeFx3Ddoesnotincludeapropeller.
Lightweight Outrunner SetupEFLM1305 Park400BLOutrunner,920KvEFLA311B 20-AmpBrushlessESCTHP9103SJPL 910mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-PoAPC11038SF 11x3.8SlowFlyerPropEFLAEC303 EC3Device&BatteryConnector,
Male/FemaleEFLC3005 Celectra1-to3-CellLi-PoCharger
Thisisalightweightsportsetupwithadequatepowerfor3Dflights.
High Power Outrunner SetupEFLM1400 Park450BLOutrunner,890KvEFLA311B 20-AmpBrushlessESCTHP13203SPL 1320mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-PoAPC12060E 12x6ElectricPropEFLAEC303 EC3Device&BatteryConnector,
Male/FemaleEFLC3005 Celectra1-to3-CellLi-PoCharger
Thisisahigh-powerperformancesetupforstrong3Dflights.
Optional AccessoriesEFLA110 PowerMeter
Note on Lithium Polymer BatteriesLithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkalineorNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteriesusedinRCapplications.Allmanufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedclosely.MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinfire.Alwaysfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhendisposingofLithiumPolymerbatteries.
Required Tools and AdhesivesTools & Equipment
EFLA250 ParkFlyerToolAssortment,5-pieceOr Purchase Separately
EFLA257 Screwdriver,#0Phillips(orincludedwithEFLA250)
EFLA251 HexWrench:3/32”(orincludedwithEFLA250)
6-minuteepoxyCardstockDrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)Felt-tippedpenFoam-safeacceleratorFoam-safeCAHobbyknife(#11blade)HotglueLow-tacktapePapertowelsRulerSidecuttersStringT-pinsThreadlock
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WarningAnRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyonlyinopenareas,preferablyatAMA(AcademyofModelAeronautics)approvedflyingsites,followingallinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.
Keeplooseitemsthatcangetentangledinthepropellerawayfromtheprop,includinglooseclothing,orotherobjectssuchaspencilsandscrewdrivers.Especiallykeepyourhandsawayfromthepropeller.
Warranty PeriodHorizonHobby,Inc.,(Horizon)warrantiesthattheProductspurchased(the“Product”)willbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipatthedateofpurchasebythePurchaser.
Limited Warranty(a)ThiswarrantyislimitedtotheoriginalPurchaser("Purchaser")andisnottransferable.REPAIRORREPLACEMENTASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYISTHEEXCLUSIVEREMEDYOFTHEPURCHASER.ThiswarrantycoversonlythoseProductspurchasedfromanauthorizedHorizondealer.Thirdpartytransactionsarenotcoveredbythiswarranty.Proofofpurchaseisrequiredforwarrantyclaims.Further,Horizonreservestherighttochangeormodifythiswarrantywithoutnoticeanddisclaimsallotherwarranties,expressorimplied.
(b)Limitations-HORIZONMAKESNOWARRANTYORREPRESENTATION,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,ABOUTNON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEOFTHEPRODUCT.THEPURCHASERACKNOWLEDGESTHATTHEYALONEHAVEDETERMINEDTHATTHEPRODUCTWILLSUITABLYMEETTHEREQUIREMENTSOFTHEPURCHASER’SINTENDEDUSE.
(c)PurchaserRemedy-Horizon'ssoleobligationhereundershallbethatHorizonwill,atitsoption,(i)repairor(ii)replace,anyProductdeterminedbyHorizontobedefective.Intheeventofadefect,thesearethePurchaser'sexclusiveremedies.Horizonreservestherighttoinspectanyandallequipmentinvolvedinawarrantyclaim.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizon.ThiswarrantydoesnotcovercosmeticdamageordamageduetoactsofGod,accident,misuse,abuse,negligence,commercialuse,ormodificationofortoanypartoftheProduct.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamageduetoimproperinstallation,operation,maintenance,orattemptedrepairbyanyoneotherthanHorizon.ReturnofanygoodsbyPurchasermustbeapprovedinwritingbyHorizonbeforeshipment.
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Damage LimitsHORIZONSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORSPECIAL,INDIRECTORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,LOSSOFPROFITSORPRODUCTIONORCOMMERCIALLOSSINANYWAYCONNECTEDWITHTHEPRODUCT,WHETHERSUCHCLAIMISBASEDINCONTRACT,WARRANTY,NEGLIGENCE,ORSTRICTLIABILITY.Further,innoeventshalltheliabilityofHorizonexceedtheindividualpriceoftheProductonwhichliabilityisasserted.AsHorizonhasnocontroloveruse,setup,finalassembly,modificationormisuse,noliabilityshallbeassumednoracceptedforanyresultingdamageorinjury.Bytheactofuse,setuporassembly,theuseracceptsallresultingliability.
IfyouasthePurchaseroruserarenotpreparedtoaccepttheliabilityassociatedwiththeuseofthisProduct,youareadvisedtoreturnthisProductimmediatelyinnewandunusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchase.
Law:TheseTermsaregovernedbyIllinoislaw(withoutregardtoconflictoflawprincipals).
Safety PrecautionsThisisasophisticatedhobbyProductandnotatoy.Itmustbeoperatedwithcautionandcommonsenseandrequiressomebasicmechanicalability.FailuretooperatethisProductinasafeandresponsiblemannercouldresultininjuryordamagetotheProductorotherproperty.ThisProductisnotintendedforusebychildrenwithoutdirectadultsupervision.TheProductmanualcontainsinstructionsforsafety,operationandmaintenance.Itisessentialtoreadandfollowalltheinstructionsandwarningsinthemanual,priortoassembly,setuporuse,inordertooperatecorrectlyandavoiddamageorinjury.
Questions, Assistance, and RepairsYourlocalhobbystoreand/orplaceofpurchasecannotprovidewarrantysupportorrepair.Onceassembly,setuporuseoftheProducthasbeenstarted,youmustcontactHorizondirectly.ThiswillenableHorizontobetteransweryourquestionsandserviceyouintheeventthatyoumayneedanyassistance.Forquestionsorassistance,pleasedirectyouremailtoproductsupport@horizonhobby.com,orcall877.504.0233tollfreetospeaktoaservicetechnician.
Inspection or RepairsIfthisProductneedstobeinspectedorrepaired,pleasecallforaReturnMerchandiseAuthorization(RMA).PacktheProductsecurelyusingashippingcarton.Pleasenotethatoriginalboxesmaybeincluded,butarenotdesignedtowithstandtherigorsofshippingwithoutadditionalprotection.Shipviaacarrierthatprovidestrackingandinsuranceforlostordamagedparcels,asHorizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.AServiceRepairRequestisavailableatwww.horizonhobby.comonthe“Support”tab.Ifyoudonothaveinternetaccess,pleaseincludealetterwithyourcompletename,streetaddress,emailaddressandphonenumberwhereyoucanbereachedduringbusinessdays,yourRMAnumber,alistoftheincludeditems,methodofpaymentforanynon-warrantyexpensesandabriefsummaryoftheproblem.Youroriginalsalesreceiptmustalsobeincludedforwarrantyconsideration.Besureyourname,address,andRMAnumberareclearlywrittenontheoutsideoftheshippingcarton.
Warranty Inspection and RepairsTo receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receiptverifyingtheproof-of-purchasedate.Providedwarrantyconditionshavebeenmet,yourProductwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.RepairorreplacementdecisionsareatthesolediscretionofHorizonHobby.
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Non-Warranty RepairsShould your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds �0% of the retail purchase cost.Bysubmittingtheitemforrepairyouareagreeingtopaymentoftherepairwithoutnotification.Repairestimatesareavailableuponrequest.Youmustincludethisrequestwithyourrepair.Non-warrantyrepairestimateswillbebilledaminimumof½houroflabor.Inadditionyouwillbebilledforreturnfreight.Pleaseadviseusofyourpreferredmethodofpayment.Horizonacceptsmoneyordersandcashierschecks,aswellasVisa,MasterCard,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercards.Ifyouchoosetopaybycreditcard,pleaseincludeyourcreditcardnumberandexpirationdate.Anyrepairleftunpaidorunclaimedafter90dayswillbeconsideredabandonedandwillbedisposedofaccordingly.Please note: non-warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines.
Electronicsandenginesrequiringinspectionorrepairshouldbeshippedtothefollowingaddress:
HorizonServiceCenter4105FieldstoneRoad
Champaign,Illinois61822
AllotherProductsrequiringwarrantyinspectionorrepairshouldbeshippedtothefollowingaddress:
HorizonProductSupport4105FieldstoneRoad
Champaign,Illinois61822
Please call 8��-�0�-0�33 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.
Safety, Precautions, and WarningsAstheuserofthisproduct,youaresolelyresponsibleforoperatingitinamannerthatdoesnotendangeryourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyofothers.
Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.
Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisnecessarytoalwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel,asthismarginwillhelptoavoidcollisionsorinjury.
•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,traffic,orpeople.
•Avoidoperatingyourmodelinthestreetwhereinjuryordamagecanoccur.
•Neveroperatethemodeloutintothestreetorpopulatedareasforanyreason.
•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
•Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.
•Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.
•Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.Avoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecificallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.
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Aileron Servo InstallationRequired Parts
Wing Servow/longservoarm(2)Controlhorn(2) ControlconnectorConnectorbackplate Linkagewire,4
1/4in(108mm)(2)2mmx4mmmachinescrew(2)
Required Tools and AdhesivesHotglue 6-minuteepoxyDrill Drillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)Sidecutters Low-tacktapeThreadlock
1.Removethetapeholdingthestringinsidethewing.Pullenoughofthestringoutofthewingtotieittotheservolead.
2.Usethestringtopulltheservoleadthroughthewingandouttheopeningatthecentersection.Usetapetosecuretheservoleadsoitwon'tfallbackintotheopening.
3.Usehotgluetosecuretheservointhewing.Theoutputoftheservofacestowardtheaileron.
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4.Installthecontrolhornintheaileronusing6-minuteepoxy.Allowtheepoxytofullycurebeforecontinuingtothenextstep.
5.Drilla1/16in(1.5mm)holethroughtheoutsideholeintheservoarm.Slidethecontrolconnectorthroughtheholeandsecureitusingtheconnectorbackplate.
6.Plugtheaileronservointothereceiver.Powerupthetransmitterandreceiver.Centertheaileronstick,trim,andanyprogrammedsub-trimvalues.Installthearmontheservosoitisparalleltotheaileronhingeline.
7.AttachtheZ-bendofthe41/4in(108mm)linkagewire
tothecontrolhorn.
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8.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertheaileronandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usethreadlockonthescrewtopreventitfromlooseningduringflight.
9.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswireextendingbeyondtheconnector.
10.RepeatSteps1through9fortheremainingaileronservoandlinkage.
Wing and Stabilizer InstallationRequired Parts
Wing FuselageBellypan Stabilizerassembly
Required Tools and Adhesives3in(76mm)servoextension(2)String Low-tacktapeT-pin Foam-safeCA(thick)Foamsafeaccelerator
1.Removethecanopybyliftingfromtherear.Amagnetholdsthecanopyinpositionattherear.
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2.Attachthe3in(76mm)servoextensionstotheaileronservoleads.Securetheextensionstotheleadsusingtapeorstringsotheydon'tcomeunplugged.
3.Restthefuselageonthewing.Guidetheservoextensionsabovetheformerasshown.
4.Positionthefuselageonthewing.Measurethedistancefromthefuselagetothewingtiponbothsides.Themeasurementsmustbeequal,.Ifnot,adjustthepositionofthefuselageonthewing.
5.PlaceaT-pinattherearofthefuselageasshown.TieastringtotheT-pinthatislongenoughtoreachbeyondthewingtip.
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6.Wrapasmallpieceoftapeonthestringwhereitcrossesthewingtip.Markthetapetoindicatetheexactlocationofthewingtip.Swingthetapeovercheckthepositionoftheoppositewingtip.Ifthesearenotequal,repositionthewingandtapeandrepeatuntilthemarkonthetapealignswithbothwingtips.
7.Placelow-tacktapeonthewingagainstthefuselageasanindicatorforthewingalignment.
8.Checkthealignmentofthewingtotheverticalstabilizertomakesurethewingisperpendiculartothewing.Lightlysandthefuselagewingsaddleifthereisanalignmentcorrectiontobemade.
90 Degrees
9.Applythickfoam-safeCAtothefuselagewhereitcontactsthewing.Positionthewingbackontothefuselage.
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10.Placeasupportunderthewingsothefuselageisnottouchingtheworksurface.UseweightstoholdthefuselagetightagainstthewingwhiletheCAcures.
11.Usethickfoam-safeCAtogluethebellypantothewing.Itmaybenecessarytolightlysandthebellypantofitperfectlytothecontourofthewing.
12.Slidethestabilizerthroughtheslotinthefuselage.Measureeachsideofthestabilizertomakesureitiscentered.
13.PlaceaT-pinatthefrontofthefuselageasshown.TieastringtotheT-pinthatislongenoughtoreachbeyondthestabilizertip.
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14.Wrapasmallpieceoftapeonthestringwhereitcrossesthestabilizertip.Markthetapetoindicatetheexactlocationofthestabilizertip.Swingthetapeovercheckthepositionoftheoppositestabilizertip.Ifthesearenotequal,repositionthestabilizerandtapeandrepeatuntilthemarkonthetapealignswithbothstabilizertips.
15.Checkthealignmentofthestabilizertothewing.Thestabilizermustbeparalleltothewing.Ifnot,lightlysandtheopeninginthefuselagetocorrectanyalignmentissues.
Parallel
16.Usefoam-safeCAtogluethestabilizertothefuselage.
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Rudder and Elevator Servo InstallationRequired Parts
Airframe Elevator(left)Hingetape Servow/longservoarm(2)Controlconnector(2) Controlconnectorbackplate(2)Controlhorn(2) Controlhornbackplate(2)18in(457mm)servoextension(2)Linkagewire,6
7/8in(175mm)Linkagewire,5in(127mm)
Required Tools and AdhesivesFoam-safeCA ThreadlockHotglue DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)
1.Applyapieceofthehingetapetothetopoftheleftelevator.Centerthetapewidth-wideonthehingelineoftheelevator.
2.Positiontheelevatoragainstthestabilizer.Checktomakesuretheelevatorcanmovewithoutanybindingbeforesecuringthetape.Usetheremainingpieceofhingetapeonthebottomoftheelevatortocompletethehingingprocess.
3.Usefoam-safeCAtogluetheelevatorjoinerrodtotheleftelevatorhalf.AllowtheCAtofullycurebeforecontinuingwithyourassemblyoftheTribute.
Hint: Use low-tack tape to hold the two elevator halves in neutral while the CA fully cures to ensure they are in alignment with each other.
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4.Preparetheelevatorandrudderservosbyattaching18in(457mm)servoextensionstoeachservo.Drilla1/16in(1.5mm)holeintheouterholeintheservoarm.Installacontrolconnectorinthelongservoarmsandsecurethemusingthecontrolconnectorbackplates.Usetheradiosystemtocentertheservosbeforeattachingtheservoarmstotheservo.
5.Installtheelevatorservointhefuselageusinghotglue.Makesuretheoutputoftheservofacestowardtherearofthefuselage.
6.Slidethecontrolhornthroughthepre-cutslotintheelevator.Theshoulderonthehornreststightagainsttheelevator.
7.Slidethecontrolhornbackplatedownonthecontrolhornfromthetopsideoftheelevator.Thebackplatereststightagainsttheelevator.Usefoam-safeCAonthebackplatetocompletethecontrolhorninstallation.
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8.AttachtheZ-bendofthe5in(127mm)linkagewiretothecontrolhorn.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertheelevatorandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswirethatextendsbeyondtheconnector.Usethreadlockonthescrewtopreventitfromvibratinglooseinflight.
9.Installtherudderservousinghotglue.Makesuretheoutputoftheservofacestowardtherearofthefuselage.Slidethecontrolhornthroughthepre-cutslotintherudder.Theshoulderonthehornreststightagainsttherudder.Slidethecontrolhornbackplatedownonthecontrolhornontheoppositesideoftherudder.Thebackplatereststightagainsttherudder.Usefoam-safeCAonthebackplatetocompletethecontrolhorninstallation.AttachtheZ-bendofthe6
7/8in(175mm)linkagewiretothecontrolhorn.Slidethelinkagewirethroughthecontrolconnector.Centertherudderandusea2mmx4mmmachinescrewtosecurethelinkage.Usethreadlockonthescrewsoitwon'tvibratelooseinflight.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswirethatextendsbeyondtheconnector.
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Motor InstallationRequired Parts
Airframe CowlingBrushlessmotor Outrunnerstickmountw/hardwareElectronicspeedcontrol 1.5mmx10mmsheetmetalscrewHookandlooptape 2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrew(4)Spinner SpinnerbackplateMotoradapter 1/2in(13mm)washer
Required Tools and AdhesivesPhillipsscrewdriver DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm) CardstockLow-tacktape
1.Mountyourparticularmotortotheoutrunnerstickmountusingthehardwareprovidedwiththemount.TherearespacersprovidedwiththemounttousewiththeE-flitePark450Outrunner,whichhasthecollaronthebackofthemotor.
2.Plugthemotorleadsintotheelectronicspeedcontrol.
Important Information About Your Brushless ESC
Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off. Also, be sure to use an ESC with the proper 9V cutoff when using 3-cell Li-Po packs, or 6V cutoff when using 2-cell Li-Po packs.
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3.Slidetheelectronicspeedcontrolintothefuselage.Slidethestickmountonthemotormountstick.
4.Useadrilland1/16in(1.5mm)drillbittodrillapilotholeforthescrewintothemotorstick.Usethe1.5mmx10mmsheetmetalscrewtosecurethemounttothestick.
5.Checktheoperationofthemotorusingtheradiosystem.Themotorshouldrotatecounterclockwisewhenviewedfromthefront.Followtheinstructionsincludedwiththespeedcontrolifnecessarytoreversethedirectionofrotationofthemotor.Securethespeedcontrolinsidethefuselageusinghookandlooptape.
Note: Never check the motor rotation on the bench with the propeller installed. The plane could move and cause serious injury. Always check the motor without the propeller to avoid injury.
6.Tapefourpiecesofcardstockontothefuselage(twooneachsideofthefuselage)toindicatethelocationsofthehardpointsinsidethefuselageformountingthecowling.
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7.Slidethecowlingontothefuselage.
8.Slidethepropelleradapterthroughtheholeinthepropeller.
Important Information About Your Propeller
It is very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics.
Note: If it is necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller, make sure to check the balance of the propeller afterwards.
9.Slidethe1/2in(13mm)washerontotheadapter.
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10.Slidethespinnerbackplateontheadapter.Threadthepropellernutontotheadapter,butdonottightenitatthistime.
11.Slidethespinnerassemblyontothemotorshaft.Alignthecowlingwiththespinnerbackplate,leavinga1/8in(3mm)gapbetweenthespinnerandcowl.Usea1/16in(1.5mm)drillbittodrillfourholesthroughthecowlingandintothehardpointsinthefuselage.
12.Securethecowlingtothefuselageusingfour2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrews.
13.Snapthespinnerinplaceonthespinnerbackplate.
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Receiver and Battery InstallationRequired Parts
Airframe ReceiverMotorbattery Canopy
Required Tools and AdhesivesHookandlooptape Hookandloopstrap
1.Mountyourreceiverinsidethefuselageusinghookandlooptape.Routethereceiverantennafollowingtheinstructionsprovidedwithyourradiosystem.
Note: Never cut the receiver antenna as this will greatly reduce the range of your radio system.
2.Securethebatteryinsidethefuselageusingthehookandlooptape,thenuseahookandloopstraptosecure.
3.Positionthecanopybackinpositiononthefuselage.
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Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts
Airframe TailskidMainlandinggear PlywoodlandinggearretainerWheelretainer(4) Wheelpant(2)Wheelpantstrap(2) 2mmx4mmsheetmetalscrew(2)
Required Tools and AdhesivesFoam-safeCA DrillDrillbit:1/16in(1.5mm)
1.Usefoam-safeCAtogluethetailskidintothepre-drilledholesneartherudder.
2.Slidethemainlandinggearintheslotinthefuselage.
3.Ifthelandinggearisloose,oryouchoosetopermanentlyattachthegear,usefoamcompatibleCAtogluetheplywoodlandinggearretainerintotheslot.
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4.Ifyouchoosenottousethewheelpants,youcansecurethewheelsonthelandinggearusingthewheelretainers.UsehotglueorfoamcompatibleCAtogluetheretainersontothelandinggear.Usecarenottogluethewheeltothelandinggear.
5.Installthewheelpantsandwheels.Useneedle-noseplierstoinsertthewheelretainersontheendsofeachoftheaxleportionsofthelandinggearinsideofthewheelpant.
6.Positionthewheelpantsoitisnottouchingtheworksurfacewhentheplaneisrestingonthetailskidandwheels.
7.Eachwheelpantissecuredusingtwo2mmx6mmsheetmetalscrewsandawheelpantstrap.Drilltheholesforthescrewsintothewheelpantsusingadrilland1/16in(1.5mm)drillbit.
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Control Throws
1.Turnonthetransmitterandreceiverofyouraircraft.Checkthemovementoftherudderusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,theruddershouldalsomoveright.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.
2.Checkthemovementoftheaileronsusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,therightaileronwillmoveupandtheleftaileronwillmovedown.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.
3.Checkthemovementoftheelevatorwiththeradiosystem.Movingtheelevatorstickdownwillmaketheairplaneelevatormoveup.
4.Useathrowgaugetoadjustthethrowoftheelevator,aileronsandrudder.Adjustthepositionofthepushrodatthecontrolhorn,orthetravel/endpointadjustmentsofyourcomputertransmitter,toachievethefollowingmeasurementswhenmovingthestickstotheirendpoints.
Ailerons:High/3DRate:21/2in(63mm)upanddown.
Low/SportRate;1in(26mm)upanddown.
Elevator:High/3DRate:31/2in(89mm)upanddown.
Low/SportRate:11/4in(32mm)upanddown.
Rudder:High/3DRate:31/2in(89mm)leftandright.
Low/SportRate:11/2in(38mm)leftandright.
Center of GravityAnimportantpartofpreparingtheaircraftforflightisproperlybalancingthemodel.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
TherecommendedCenterofGravity(CG)locationis4
3/4"(120mm)forPrecisionto51/8"(130mm)for3Dbehind
theleadingedgeofthewingagainstthefuse.
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Range Test Your Radio 1.Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheck
yourradio.Thisisaccomplishedbyturningonyourtransmitterwiththeantennacollapsed.Turnonthereceiverinyourairplane.Withyourairplaneonthegroundandtheenginerunning,youshouldbeabletowalk30paces(approximately100feet)awayfromyourairplaneandstillhavecompletecontrolofallfunctions.
Ifnot,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.
2.Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.
3.Besurethatyourtransmitterbatteriesarefullycharged,pertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.
PreflightCheck Your Radio
Beforegoingtothefield,besurethatyourbatteriesarefullychargedpertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.Chargeboththetransmitterandreceiverpackforyourairplane.Usetherecommendedchargersuppliedwithyourparticularradiosystem,followingtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeradio.Inmostcases,theradioshouldbechargedthenightbeforegoingoutflying.
Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Seeyourradiomanualfortherecommendedrangeandinstructionsforyourradiosystem.Eachradiomanufacturerspecifiesdifferentproceduresfortheirradiosystems.Next,startthemotor.Withthemodelsecurelyanchored,checktherangeagain.Therangetestshouldnotbesignificantlyaffected.Ifitis,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.
Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop. These include loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.
Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.
Checktheradioinstallationandmakesureallthecontrolsurfacesaremovingcorrectly(i.e.thecorrectdirectionandwiththerecommendedthrows).Testrunthemotorandmakesureittransitionssmoothlyfromofftofullthrottleandback.Alsoensuretheengineisinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,anditwilloperateconsistently.
Checkallthecontrolhorns,servohorns,andclevisestomakesuretheyaresecureandingoodcondition.Replaceanyitemsthatwouldbeconsideredquestionable.Failureofanyofthesecomponentsinflightwouldmeanthelossofyouraircraft.
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GENERAL1) Iwillnotflymymodelaircraftinsanctionedevents,airshows
ormodelflyingdemonstrationsuntilithasbeenproventobeairworthybyhavingbeenpreviously,successfullyflighttested.
2) Iwillnotflymymodelhigherthanapproximately400feetwithin3milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingtheairportoperator.Iwillgiveright-of-wayandavoidflyingintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.Wherenecessary,anobservershallbeutilizedtosuperviseflyingtoavoidhavingmodelsflyintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.
3) Whereestablished,IwillabidebythesafetyrulesfortheflyingsiteIuse,andIwillnotwillfullyordeliberatelyflymymodelsinacareless,recklessand/ordangerousmanner.
4) Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelis55pounds,exceptmodelsflownunderExperimentalAircraftrules.
5) IwillnotflymymodelunlessitisidentifiedwithmynameandaddressorAMAnumberonorinthemodel.(Thisdoesnotapplytomodelswhilebeingflownindoors.)
6) Iwillnotoperatemodelswithmetal-bladedpropellersorwithgaseousboosts,inwhichgasesotherthanairentertheirinternalcombustionengine(s);norwillIoperatemodelswithextremelyhazardousfuelssuchasthosecontainingtetranitromethaneorhydrazine.
RADIO CONTROL1) Iwillhavecompletedasuccessfulradioequipmentgroundrange
checkbeforethefirstflightofaneworrepairedmodel.2) IwillnotflymymodelaircraftinthepresenceofspectatorsuntilI
becomeaqualifiedflier,unlessassistedbyanexperiencedhelper.3) Atallflyingsitesastraightorcurvedline(s)mustbeestablished
infrontofwhichallflyingtakesplacewiththeothersideforspectators.Onlypersonnelinvolvedwithflyingtheaircraftareallowedatorinfrontoftheflightline.Intentionalflyingbehindtheflightlineisprohibited.
4) IwilloperatemymodelusingonlyradiocontrolfrequenciescurrentlyallowedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission.(OnlyproperlylicensedAmateursareauthorizedtooperateequipmentonAmateurBandfrequencies.)
5) Flyingsitesseparatedbythreemilesormoreareconsideredsafefromsite-to-siteinterference,evenwhenbothsitesusethesamefrequencies.Anycircumstancesunderthreemilesseparationrequireafrequencymanagementarrangement,whichmaybeeitheranallocationofspecificfrequenciesforeachsiteortestingtodeterminethatfreedomfrominterferenceexists.AllocationplansorinterferencetestreportsshallbesignedbythepartiesinvolvedandprovidedtoAMAHeadquarters.
Documentsofagreementandreportsmayexistbetween(1)twoormoreAMACharteredClubs,(2)AMAclubsandindividualAMAmembersnotassociatedwithAMAClubs,or(3)twoormoreindividualAMAmembers.
6) ForCombat,distancebetweencombatengagementlineandspectatorlinewillbe500feetpercubicinchofenginedisplacement.(Example:.40engine=200feet.);electricmotorswillbebasedonequivalentcombustionenginesize.AdditionalsafetyrequirementswillbepertheRCCombatsectionofthecurrentCompetitionRegulations.
7) Atairshowsormodelflyingdemonstrations,asinglestraightlinemustbeestablished,onesideofwhichisforflying,withtheothersideforspectators.
8) WiththeexceptionofeventsflownunderAMACompetitionrules,afterlaunch,exceptforpilotsorhelpersbeingused,nopoweredmodelmaybeflowncloserthan25feettoanyperson.
9) Undernocircumstancesmayapilotorotherpersontouchapoweredmodelinflight.
2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
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