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DIABLO                                                                        Instruction Manual.

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   This instruction manual is designed to help you build a  great flying aeroplane. Please read this
manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your 

DIABLO 

. Use the parts listing below to identify

all parts.

WARNING.

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is
capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C supplier
and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.
30 minute epoxy.
5 minute epoxy.
Hand or electric drill.
Assorted drill bits.
Modelling knife.
Straight edge ruler.
2mm ball driver.
Phillips head screwdriver.
220 grit sandpaper.
90° square or builder’s triangle.
Wire cutters.
Masking tape & T-pins.
Thread-lock.
Paper towels.

Some more parts.

HARDWARE PACK

COWLING.

Landing 

gear.....

To avoid scratching  your new airplane, do not
unwrap the pieces until they are needed for
assembly. Cover your workbench with an old
towel or brown paper, both to protect the
aircraft and to protect the table. Keep a couple
of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts
after you open the bag.

   Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you
have the correct parts and that they fit and are
aligned properly before gluing! This will assure
proper assembly.

 DIABLO

  ARF is hand made

from natural materials, every plane is unique
and minor adjustments may have to be made.
However, you should find the fit superior and
assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit
are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant
of many harsh chemicals including the
following: paint thinner, C/A glue accelerator,
C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do not let
these chemicals come in contact with the
colors on the covering and the plastic parts.

PARTS LISTING.

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

(1) Fuselage.

WING ASSEMBLY

(1) Right wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
(1) Left wing half with pre-installed
aileron.
Some more parts........

Tail section assembly

(1) Vertical stabilizer with pre-
installed rudder.
(1) Horizontal stabilizer with pre-
installed elevator halves.

                       SUGGESTION.

                              NOTE.

Summary of Contents for Diablo

Page 1: ...n Length 1 400 mm 55 1 in Weight 1 8 kg 3 96 Lbs Parts listing required not included Radio 04 channel Servo 04 05 servos Motor AXI2826 12 Battery 3 CELLS LI POLY 11 1v 3 500 mA h Propeller 12 x 4 8 En...

Page 2: ...k Paper towels Some more parts HARDWAREPACK COWLING Landinggear To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workbench with an old towel...

Page 3: ...adjustments from behind the propeller only Do not reach around the spinning propeller SAFETY PRECAUTION 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servos INSTALLING THE AILERON...

Page 4: ...NSTALLING THEAILERON CONTROLHORN Pen 2 mm x 30 mm Straigh line 2 Locate nylon control horns nylon con trol horn backplates and 2 machine screws 3 Position the aileron horn on the bottom side of ailero...

Page 5: ...DIABLO Instruction Manual 5 Aileron pushrod Cut INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR C A glue Aileron pushrod C A glue Push...

Page 6: ...lue Front view 3 Slide the cowl back over the motor 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor The front of the cowl sh...

Page 7: ...DIABLO Instruction Manual 7 INSTALLING THE BATTERY Battery stray Rubber band Rubber band...

Page 8: ...er This tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve FUEL TANK When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank It should n...

Page 9: ...el tank in place apply a bead of silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank where it exits the fuselage behind the engine mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the forward bulkhead Do not se...

Page 10: ...ect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve 3 Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in place using four wood screws See picture below Trim and cut 3x10m...

Page 11: ...inner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 15mm wood screws SERVOS INSTALLATION Throttle servo INSTALLING THE SPINNER Installing the servo as same as picture bellow SERVO INSTALLATION 1 Install the r...

Page 12: ...stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer 2 Slide the the elevator into place in the pre cut slot in the rear of the fuselage INSTALLING ELEVATOR 3 Using a...

Page 13: ...x 16 mm INSTALLING RUDDER 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage This slot accepts the lower rudder hinge Remove c...

Page 14: ...l horn MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET 1 Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate The pivot point of the tail wheel wire should be even with the rudder hinge line and the tail wheel b...

Page 15: ...in the bottom of the fuselage 2 Using the two landing gear straps as a guide mark the locations of the four mounting screws onto the fuselage surface 3 The landing gear wire is held in place using two...

Page 16: ...el 4 Using a 2mm drill bit drill a hole through the side of the fuselage near the receiver for the antenna to exit 1 Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver You may want to plug an...

Page 17: ...top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage The balance point is located 65 90mm mm back from the leading edge This is the balance point at which your model should balance for your first flights Lat...

Page 18: ...eceiver batteries before your first day of flying 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the airplane 4...

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