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AVIOS 1450MM SUPERMARINE

SPITFIRE Mkvb

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...AVIOS 1450MM SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Mkvb INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s to yourself 5 Do not fly in thunderstorms strong winds or bad weather 6 Never fly R C planes where there are overhead power lines automobiles near an airport railway lines or near a highway 7 Never fly R C planes where there are crowds of people Give yourself plenty of room for flying this plane can fly at a very high speeds Remember that you are responsible for others safety and the safe conduc...

Page 3: ... USAAF with the multiple and historically accurate national markings supplied in the box Beyond the unique markings the attention to detail in the PNF model is matched only by its superb performance and grace in the air The Mk5 is designed for 6S set ups and boasts a range of features typical of the Avios standards This includes the faithfully produced split flaps scale outline fine surface detail...

Page 4: ...mum performance and great value All these items are available at HobbyKing com Transmitter OrangeRx TX6i 2 4GHz 6ch programmable Tx Mode 1 International Part 9171001328 0 Mode 2 International Part 9171001327 0 Mode 1 EU Part 9171001329 0 Mode 2 EU Part 9171001330 0 Receiver OrangeRx R620X 6ch 2 4GHz Part 9171000757 0 Battery Turnigy Nano Tech 3300mah 6S 65 130C with XT90 connector Part 9210000206 ...

Page 5: ... the carbon tail spar into the starboard horizontal tail A Before sliding this into the tail slot of the fuselage be sure to insert the elevator joiner into the driving unit which will drive both elevators Now install the remaining port side of the tail B Secure both halves with the supplied 2 3x6mm screws and the elevator joiner 2 3x6 This installation is self aligning but do double check to ensu...

Page 6: ...ith the servo centered loosen the grub screws of the piano wire fastener and slide along the push rods until both are neutral The steerable tail wheel can be adjusted in the same way tighten all the grub screws firmly when done 4 Connect the ballinks to the balls first With the aileron control horn at 90 to the wing surface neutral insert the aileron push rod into the top hole of the control horn ...

Page 7: ...glue into place the cannon magazine blisters use the 2 small holes to center and the pitot tube Insert the 2 main wing spars into one wing half 7 4x16mm bolts supplied 4x16mm 6 Connect the 2 wing halves together we suggest applying a bit glue to the roots for better security The cannons can also be glued into place at this point ...

Page 8: ...ear view mirror 3x25mm 3x32mm 10 Install your choice of 6ch receiver ensuring all the wires are clear and held away from the servo horns The chosen battery should be fitted into the battery compartment as far forward as possible to achieve the correct C of G as shown on Page 10 11 Assemble the propeller as shown using the supplied 3x25mm screws pull these screws up evenly Once assembled slide the ...

Page 9: ...mble the head rest Glue the FPV gear as far rearward as possible it is also best to remove the wind shield to reduce the distortion of the camera image 2 You can cover the air vent under the fuselage if the canopy is open this gives it a better scale appearance Optional FPV Version ...

Page 10: ...o their correct channels you can connect the flight battery to the ESC and power up the electronics Once the model is armed ensure all the servos are centered correctly and all control surfaces are neutral If not then adjust the push rod lengths until the control surface is neutral ...

Page 11: ... test flown the model you can adjust to suit your particular flying style 4 Flaps on the Spitfire should be set for 3 stages up no flap mid flap and full flap Set these either mechanically by adjusting the clevises or by using your computer radio Set the mid flap position to 40 and full flaps to approximately 87 as shown In the up no flap position ensure the flaps are closed fully but without stra...

Page 12: ...eight will need to be added if a heavier battery or you prefer a more rearward CofG then slide the battery rearwards in the battery compartment C of G is between 80 95mm when measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root Carry out this check with the gear retracted and the model inverted With the assembly and the set up of your Avios Mk5 Spitfire complete you should be ready for your firs...

Page 13: ...tion when charging your batteries Follow the battery manufacturers safety guidelines when doing so 1 Always range check your model before any flight especially when flying it for the first time Follow your radio manufacturers guidelines for carrying out this check 2 Check that all the screws bolts and mounting points are secure including the control horns and clevises 3 Only fly with fully charged...

Page 14: ...und 50 60 throttle which is more than sufficient for a scale speed to be achieved Opening the throttle up to full is very exciting but generally is not necessary A full airshow routine can be performed including loops rolls low banked passes split S s etc and all the large and vertical manoeuvres are possible An average flight time with mixed throttle settings is approximately 7 8 minutes Your Spi...

Page 15: ...ar forward as possible for initial flights to prevent you from flying the Spitfire in a tail heavy configuration Ensure you follow the C of G guidelines on pages 6 8 and 9 before flying your Spitfire A Turnigy Nano Tech 3300mah 6S 65 130C is the preferred battery pack to use on the Mk5 Other packs can of course be used but ensure you check the C of G before flying Do not use full flaps on a windy ...

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Page 19: ...ep in mind that this model has travelled a long way and has experienced many temperature changes These occasionally causes the edges of the pre applied stickers to lift Use an iron in the same way as you did on the main decals you have applied and this will seal down the decal once more ...

Page 20: ...p blade to remove the small molding marks from the surface of the foam where the decal is to be applied Scale Maintenance decals found on p 32 sheet can be used on either scheme these are vinyl type Position all decals carefully once applied they cannot be removed without lifting the paint from the model Be patient and take your time when applying the decals this will reward you with the perfect f...

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