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Xenon 

 
Xenon building instructions 

 

 

Building Instructions 
Xenon RC model aircraft 
 

Order No. 1311/00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
The “Xenon” is a high-performance electric-powered thermal soarer. Its low all-up weight and 
aerodynamically efficient wingtips guarantee superb handling and flying qualities, combined with a 
broad speed range and low rate of sink. 

 
 

Specification 

 

Wingspan 

approx. 2500 mm 

Length 

approx. 1340 mm 

Wing area 

approx. 53.5 dm² 

All-up weight 

approx. 1.2 - 1.5 kg 

Wing loading 

approx. 22.5 - 28 g / dm² 

RC functions: 

Aileron, elevator 

 

rudder, flaps, 

 

throttle 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Xenon RC

Page 1: ...Its low all up weight and aerodynamically efficient wingtips guarantee superb handling and flying qualities combined with a broad speed range and low rate of sink Specification Wingspan approx 2500 mm Length approx 1340 mm Wing area approx 53 5 dm All up weight approx 1 2 1 5 kg Wing loading approx 22 5 28 g dm RC functions Aileron elevator rudder flaps throttle ...

Page 2: ... wire 50 mm 17 Elevator pushrod 1 Pre formed wire 20 mm 18 Servo mount 4 pairs Wood ready made 19 Short horn ailerons rudder 3 Plastic ready made 20 Long horn elevator flaps 3 Plastic ready made 21 Rudder elevator servo well covers 2 GRP ready made 22 Self tapping screw 8 1 9 x 6 5 mm 23 Tailplane retainer screw 1 Aluminium M4 x 70 mm 24 Screw guide 1 Plastic 5 Ø x 4 Ø x 63 mm 25 Screw guide suppo...

Page 3: ... must be secured with adhesive tape to avoid any danger of them working loose A six pin plug and socket connection is required at the transition from the wing centre section to the fuselage Note that all the positive servo wires can be soldered to a common pin as can the negative wires Connect the radio control system and check the operation of the installed servos from the trans mitter At this po...

Page 4: ... described previously for the elevator roughen the GRP surface thoroughly before applying glue as the production process tends to leave traces of mould release agent which could cause the glued joint to fail Extend the rudder servo lead with twisted cable so that it reaches the area under the wing where the receiver will be installed Assemble the rudder linkage as described for the ailerons and fl...

Page 5: ... mm down elevator but the exact value needs to be found by test flying In this configuration the model can approach for landing at a very steep angle without gaining speed The plotted stickers can now be applied to the finished model using the arrangement shown in the kit box illustration The first flight Once you have completed all the checks there is nothing to stop you carrying out the model s ...

Page 6: ...l clash two transmitters on the same frequency If possible join a model flying club where you will find plenty of friendly people to help with all your queries and problems Please note if damage ensues due to failure to observe these instructions the guarantee is rendered invalid We accept no liability for consequent damage which results from such ac tions Please follow the building instructions t...

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