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using a small amount of 5 minute epoxy, leaving about 1" extending under wing.

9. Now run the excess antenna back and forth through the flutes in the tiplet, leaving a couple
inches extending out the back of the tiplet.

Final Setup

1. Find the micro control horns and install them in the top of the elevons.  Just push them
through making sure that they are lined up with the control horns of the servos.  Cut the
covering away from where the micro control horns sit. Now permanently attach the horns with
thin CA.  Once that is dry, you can cut off the post sticking through the elevon.

2. Make a small “Z” bend in the end of both music
wire pushrods.  Attach the pushrods to the elevons.
Make sure that your servos are centered, then cut the
pushrods to the correct length.  If you are using the
Dubro micro EZ-Connects, all you have to do is slide
the pushrods through the EZ-Connect and tighten the
screw making sure that the elevon has a very slight
reflex (up angle) to the wing.  If you are not using the
EZ-Connects, mark the location of the servo arm on
the pushrod and make another z-bend.  Then insert
the z-bend into the control horn of the servo.  I
recommend the Dubro EZ-Connects as it makes for a
MUCH simpler setup.

3. The battery is attached using Velcro.  I suggest the use of Industrial strength Velcro as it is
much stronger.  First lightly “paint” some 5-minute epoxy in the battery bay (you can thin the
epoxy by using denatured alcohol) and let dry.  Then position the battery where you can obtain
the correct C.G. This is where you will install the velcro.  If you are using a single battery and 2
speed controls, you will have to make a “Y” connector, if you use two smaller LiPoly batteries
you can connect them normally.

4.  Attach the motor to the motor mount using the tie wraps included.  Make sure that you
tighten the tie wraps fully.  Attach the prop to the motor making sure that the letters on the
prop are facing forward. Make sure that the rubber adapter doesn’t rub on the motor.  If you
are using 2 ESC’s, plug the motors into their  speed controls.  If you are only using 1 ESC (no
rudder), snip the connectors off of each motor and solder the red motor wires to the red ESC
wire, then the black motor wires to the black ESC wire.  Be sure to cover the solder joints with
heat shrink or electrical tape.

Summary of Contents for SpeedWing MiniTwin 250

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Page 2: ...low is a list of supplies and tools needed to complete the MiniTwin 250 Supplies Velcro Tape for battery attachment Dubro Micro EZ Connects for servo horns Pen 5 minute epoxy 320 grit sand paper or equivalent Hobby knife Dremel Tool optional Thin CA superglue CA Accelerator optional Two sided foam tape for servo anchor 3M 600 3 4 tape for hinges Covering tape or Low Heat iron on covering 3M 77 Spr...

Page 3: ...ned to the shape of the wing core and that the two cutouts at the back are on both top and bottom of the wing 4a Once that is dry epoxy the left and right wing cores to the assembly Before the epoxy dries make sure that the wing cores line up Wait for the epoxy to dry Lightly sand the leading edge so that it is rounded 5 Mark the areas where you will recess your radio gear You can put the gear whe...

Page 4: ...all the radio gear making sure that your servos are centered and that the servos move in the right direction for elevon operation To do this make sure the left aileron makes the left elevon move up and the right elevon move down right aileron makes the right elevon move up and the left elevon move down up elevator makes both elevons move up and down elevator makes both elevons move down Also make ...

Page 5: ...y if not cut some more 1a Place one of the lengths of carbon fiber tape through one of the holes in the rear portion of the mount Leaving about 1 overlap past the wing on both ends cut the CF tape to length MAKING SURE TO LEAVE THE 1 OVERLAP AT BOTH ENDS Using some masking tape secure one side of the CF tape down tightly to one side of the core NOT ONTO THE WING ITSELF Stretch the other end of the...

Page 6: ... slots in the motor mounts with 5 minute epoxy 5 Now use a sharp xacto and cut the excess foam out from behind the wing joiner on the center core Covering the Wing You can cover the wing any way you want If you are going to use iron on covering make sure to use LOW HEAT covering material Econokote Solite For simplicity I prefer to use colored packing tape like that used on other wings I ll give yo...

Page 7: ... front of the elevon for clearance 6 Lightly spray the elevon with 77 spray and let dry if you are using iron on covering don t spray Cover the elevon with the colored tape you used for the bottom of the wing 7 Now attach the elevons to the top of the wing using 3M 600 3 4 tape Bend the elevons to their maximum deflection before taping to the wing Also put a couple of small strips of tape 2 on the...

Page 8: ...he pushrod and make another z bend Then insert the z bend into the control horn of the servo I recommend the Dubro EZ Connects as it makes for a MUCH simpler setup 3 The battery is attached using Velcro I suggest the use of Industrial strength Velcro as it is much stronger First lightly paint some 5 minute epoxy in the battery bay you can thin the epoxy by using denatured alcohol and let dry Then ...

Page 9: ...mount of reflex to fly Make sure the rubber prop adapter doesn t touch the motor To launch the wing grasp the back of the wing in the center and toss then start the motor after it leaves your hand There is no need to give it full throttle as it will fly at 1 4 throttle Trim it for level flight LIGHTLY oil the motor at both bushings after every 2 hours or so of flight This will extend the motor lif...

Page 10: ...computer mixing you have to go into the programming mode on your computer and use Premix 1 and Premix 2 Here s how they are set Mixes Master Slave Settings Premix 1 Premix 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 4 Channel 3 100 U 100 D 100 L 100 R V Tail Mixing If you don t have a computer radio you can use a simple V Tail mixer to create differential thrust The GWS V Tail mixer available on our website wor...

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