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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNING
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only
in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully
inspect your airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this
airplane, your radio control system and electronic speed control.
Balancing .............................................................. 18
Balancing the Thermalaire EP ....................... 18
Control Throws ..................................................... 18
Preflight Check ..................................................... 19
Safety .................................................................... 19
ABC's of Flying .................................................... 20
Basics of Flight ..................................................... 20
Flying the Thermalaire EP ............................. 21
Things to Avoid .............................................. 22
Planning the first Flight ................................. 22
Basics of Thermal Flying ..................................... 22
Glossary of Terms ................................................. 23
Motor Maintenance .............................................. 25
Notes ..................................................................... 25
Product Evaluation Sheet ..................................... 27
Safety Warning ....................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................ 3
Our Recommendations ........................................... 4
Additional Items Required ..................................... 5
Tools and Supplies Required .................................. 5
Kit Contents ............................................................ 6
Full Size Hardware Drawings ................................ 7
Motor Break-In ....................................................... 7
Breaking In the Motor ...................................... 7
A Note About Covering ......................................... 8
Wing Assembly ...................................................... 9
Joining the Wing Panels ................................... 9
Wing Installation .................................................. 10
Installing the Wing Bolts ............................... 10
Tail Group Installation .......................................... 11
Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer ................. 11
Mounting the Stabilizers ................................ 11
Installing the Rudder Pushrod ....................... 12
Servo Installation .................................................. 13
Aligning the Servos ....................................... 13
Mounting the Servos ...................................... 13
Servo Horn Installation ........................................ 13
Installing the Elevator Servo Connector ........ 13
Installing the Servo Horn ............................... 14
Adjusting the Elevator Pushrod ..................... 14
Installing the Rudder Servo Connector .......... 15
Installing the Servo Horn ............................... 15
Adjusting the Rudder Pushrod ....................... 15
Final Assembly ..................................................... 16
Installing the Receiver ................................... 16
Installing the ESC .......................................... 17
Installing the Flight Battery ........................... 17
Installing the Hatch Cover ............................. 18
Summary of Contents for Wattage Thermalaire EP
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