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Motor Installation:
Install the motor mount to the motor. Mount the
motor to the firewall using #2 servo mounting
screws. Connect the motor wires to the ESC. You
can use forceps through the air intake hole to connect
the bullet connectors. Check to see that the motor is
turning in the correct direction. If not, switch any
two of the motor wires connecting the ESC. The ESC
can be mounted with double-sided tape or Velcro to
the inside of the fuselage bottom.
Tip: Whenever you attach double-sided tape or
Velcro to foam put a thin coat of 5-minute epoxy on the foam and let it thoroughly cure
before attaching the tape or Velcro.
Tip: The smooth, flat side of the ESC is the heat sink. Attach the Velcro or tape to the
other side.
Glue the hood scoop in place.
Radio installation:
Attach the receiver near the rear of the wing
opening with Velcro or double-sided tape. The
ailerons can be wired with a 3" micro wire "Y"
connector or if your receiver allows for direct
connection of the ailerons to the receiver, use
two 3" servo extensions. The removable wing
provides access to the battery so make sure
you have enough slack in the aileron wires to allow the battery to be installed and
removed.
Setup:
The CG is located 2 ⅝" from the leading edge of the wing. The battery is
mounted slightly forward of the CG so you can use just about any weight battery
without affecting the CG too much. Loosely locate the battery in the fuselage, install
the wing and check the CG. When you've determined the correct battery location, mark
the location on the inside of the fuselage and install the battery with Velcro. The
battery can be moved slightly forward or back to fine tune the CG.
A 2-cell Li-Po 1000 to 1300 mAh 20C battery is recommended for the average RC pilot.
This will give you plenty of performance while keeping the speed down. For those of
you hot shot pilots, use a 3-cell 1000 to 1300 mAh 20C Li-Po and be ready! This little
guy screams!
A 1000 mAh 15C battery is lighter and therefore a better choice for all out performance,
but the heavier batteries have the added advantage of not pushing the Li-Po batteries
to their limits.
