Apply a drop of vaseline or oil to the center axle of each hinge point. Be careful not to get it on the ends
of the hinge points.
Page 1: ...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 n...
Page 2: ...g adhesive Dremel type rotary tool Small adjustable wrench or wrench set IMPORTANT NOTE 3DHS Recommends ONLY High Torque Digital Metal gear Servos for this aircraft Suitable part numbers include Hitec HS 7955TG and HS 7954SH DO NOT attempt to use nylon geared servos on this airplane THIS AIRCRAFT IS NOT A TOY IT IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC AIRCRAFT AND IMPROPER SETUP AND OR USE COULD RESULT IN...
Page 3: ...ed with the gentle application of heat to the covering material on your airplane using an iron and or 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 Wrinkles do not a...
Page 4: ...s as needed NOTE Bigfoot includes two rudder servo mounts one in the rear on the right side shown below and one in the cabin for pull pull cable arrangement If you are using an electric power don t cut the covering away from the servo opening on the right side of the fuselage since you will be mounting your rudder servo in the front For gas power mount the rudder servo in the rear ...
Page 5: ...Test fit the vertical stabilizer into the slot but do not glue it yet The fit should be snug If it is too tight sand the bottom of the vertical stabilizer slightly ...
Page 6: ...The main axles on the Bigfoot include a cross drilled hole in the end of the axle for positive retention of the main wheels with a cross pin Bolt the main axles onto the landing gear as shown ...
Page 7: ...Your kit includes 3 wheels which are a very lightweight option If you wish to use them install them onto the axles along with wheels collars and pins as shown ...
Page 8: ...ok you can use 6 8 balloon tires such as the pictured DuBro 6 balloon tires Be certain to use the cross pins as shown for wheel retention Attach the landing gear to the fuselage as shown being sure to loctite these screws ...
Page 9: ...Use rubber cement or epoxy to attach the landing gear fairings Use tape to hold the fairings in place while the glue sets ...
Page 10: ...Use rubber cement or epoxy to install the landing gear cover plate on the bottom of the fuselage as shown ...
Page 11: ...ny covering from the horizontal stabilizer Instead once you are satisfied with the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer in all directions apply thin CA glue as shown It will wick into the joint and permanently adhere the stab We recommend this on all of our 30CC aircraft gas or electric powered Clean up any excess CA on the covering with debonder Since there is bare wood exposed on the vertical ...
Page 12: ...on the right Note also that your elevator horn will be on the elevator half on the left side of the fuselage Use 30 minute epoxy to install these horns Remove the covering over the slots for the horns liberally apply epoxy to the slots and the bottom of the horn press in and remove excess epoxy with a q tip soaked in rubbing alcohol Locate and open the hole in the rear of the fuselage for the lowe...
Page 13: ...Apply a drop of vaseline or oil to the center axle of each hinge point Be careful not to get it on the ends of the hinge points ...
Page 14: ...0 minute epoxy and install the hinge points into the horizontal stab and elevators with 30 minute epoxy Align everything and apply masking tape as shown to hold elevators in alignment while the glue dries Install the rudder hinge points with 30 minute epoxy as shown ...
Page 15: ...Install elevator servo as shown running extension forward through the fuselage Install elevator pushrod as shown ...
Page 16: ... you are using the tail mounted rudder servo install rudder servo and pushrod as shown IF you are using an electric power system and need to use the pull pull rudder system mount the rudder servo as shown ...
Page 17: ...rudder are assembled as shown in the following diagram Assemble the forward ends of the pull pull cables first Crimp the brass crimp sleeves firmly looping the cable trough as shown Install the cables onto the rudder servo as shown ...
Page 18: ...rear of the fuselage pull the cables taut and crimp the ends as on the front NOTE Do not pull the cables too tight They only need to be snug so that they do not sag and the rudder does not flop back and forth ...
Page 19: ...Locate the stabilizer brace wire hardware pack There are a total of six cables Four long cables for the top two shorter for the bottom ...
Page 20: ...uires two on each side all others receive one Now bolt the had points to the stabilizers in the provided holes There is a small slit in the covering indicating the hole locations Use the pictures for reference The bottom two hard points attached to the fuselage are installed using wood screws Best to install the wood screw then remove and harden the wood with thin CA Once dry reinstall Now attach ...
Page 21: ...take up the slack not banjo or guitar tight Once you are satisfied with the cable tension apply medium CA where the pushrod enters the kwik link and apply CA kicker This will keep the pushrods from rotating but will allow adjustment later if necessary Install the tailwheel with wood screws as shown ...
Page 22: ...Install the tiller bar and springs as shown ...
Page 23: ...Use the template to mark the firewall or transfer your engine or motor s mounting dimensions to the firewall Drill the firewall and cut for carb clearance if necessary ...
Page 24: ...sing electric power you may elect to use the electric motor extension box If you motor s mounting pattern down no match the extension box you may use standoffs to mount your electric motor directly to the firewall ...
Page 25: ...Install throttle servo box on appropriate side of fuselage for your engine using 30 minute epoxy ...
Page 26: ...Mount your engine as shown Mount the ignition box as shown Mount fuel tank as shown ...
Page 27: ...Trim cowl for cylinder clearance and cooling Use tape and paper strips as shown to make the cowl for drilling as shown Install wood screws to retain the cowl as show ...
Page 28: ...Install side door as shown using thin CA on the hinges as shown Apply canopy glue to the side windows as shown ...
Page 29: ...Install the side windows into the fuselage and side hatch and use masking tape to hold windows in place while the glue dries ...
Page 30: ...Apply canopy glue to windscreen as shown Use tape to hold windscreen in place while the glue dries When glue is dry you can outline the windscreen with black trim tape for appearance ...
Page 31: ...Using 30 minute epoxy install control horns in the flaps and ailerons as shown Remove the covering over the aileron servo opening as shown ...
Page 32: ...Install servo as shown Install servo cover also locate the screw holes for the wing struts and remove the covering over them as shown ...
Page 33: ...Install the flap servo as shown ...
Page 34: ...Remove the covering over the flap servo arm slot as shown To achieve full flap deflection you will need to trim the slot as shown Assemble aileron and flap pushrods as shown ...
Page 35: ...Install flap servo arm and pushrods as shown ...
Page 36: ...ent draw at full flap deflection It is important to be precise in setting the servo endpoints If you let the servo travel too far the current draw will increase dramatically The goal is achieve 70 75 degrees of flap deflection at a very low current draw ...
Page 37: ...wing for lights You can install an LED light system in these locations if desired The kit includes form fitting lenses for the leading edge of the wing Start by trimming the lens material to length Install the lenses with canopy glue and trim tape as shown ...
Page 38: ...bolts and locknuts Attach wing struts in between fuselage and wing as shown with a bolt and washer Take your time installing the wing struts the first time The ends will need to be bent slightly for the mounting bolts to align with the installed blind nuts Take care not to accidentally push the blind nuts into the fuselage or wing ...
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Page 40: ...inside the motor box Install a 18 21 diameter propeller as appropriate for your power system Control Setup Control throws High Rate Ailerons 30 degrees Elevator 30 degrees Rudder Maximum throw available without interference High rate exponential typically 55 75 Control throws Low Rate Ailerons 15 degrees Elevator 15 degrees Rudder 18 degrees Low rate exponential typically 35 50 Flap throws three p...
Page 41: ...uld any sport plane Once you have done this gain a lot of altitude on the next flight and extend the flaps 40 degrees You will see the nose pitch up Take note of how much down elevator pressure it requires for level flight Retract flaps Land as before Program in this same amount of elevator as your elevator to flaps compensation on your transmitter so that you automatically have this amount of dow...
