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INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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 Rudder pushrod install as same as the way

of aileron pushrod.

RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION.

C/A glue.

Elevator
pushrod.

Rudder
pushrod.

Elevator control horn

Rudder
control horn

Rudder
servo

C/A glue.

Elevator servo

Bend and cut after

Summary of Contents for Spitfire 40

Page 1: ...6 Speed Control 60A Electric Motor AXI 2826 10 Battery 4 5 Cells Li Poly 14 8 18 5v 5 000 mAh 20c SPECIFICATION Made in Vietnam Wingspan 1 390mm 54 75 in Length 1 220 mm 48in Weight 2 4kg 5 28lbs Part...

Page 2: ...ck Paper towels Some more parts HARDWAREPACK 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 tow...

Page 3: ...tached to the glow plug Do not flip the propeller with your fingers Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller Do not start the engine if people are near Do not stand in line with the side...

Page 4: ...tape and the servo lead from the thread 5 Install servo tray with aileron servo into the wing as same as picture below Servo wire Control horn of aileron 3x40mm Nilon control clasp M3 lock nut 2 Drill...

Page 5: ...raw a straight line as below picture Straitgh line Servo arm 3 Install aileron control horn as same as picture below 2 Drill through 6mm diameter the ai leron using the control horn as a guide and scr...

Page 6: ...on servo into the receiver and center the servo Install the servo arm onto the servo The servo arm should be perpen dicular to the servo and point toward the mid dle of the wing 1 Working with the ail...

Page 7: ...ng screws onto the wing sur face 5 Reinstall the gear wire and install the straps using the four 3mm x 12mm wood screws Tighten the screws completely to secure the gear wire in place 7 Slide one 60mm...

Page 8: ...it the dihedral brace into each wing haft The brace should slide in easily Apply epoxy to these areas Aluminium wing dihedral brace INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS 1 ELECTRIC MOTOR 2...

Page 9: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9 C A glue Epoxy glue Secure Secure Trim...

Page 10: ...SPITFIRE 40 10 Tie wrap...

Page 11: ...rd as possible the front of the tank should just about touch the back of the firewall 5 Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank o...

Page 12: ...fuel tank compartment Fuel tank Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle pushrod One end of the wire has been pre bend in to a Z bend at the factory This Z bend should be inserted into the...

Page 13: ...r clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the cran...

Page 14: ...ide 1 Using a modeling knife cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it 2 Using a ruler and a pen locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer at the trail ing edge...

Page 15: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 C A glue C A glue C A glue C A glue C A glue C A glue C A glue Bottom side Top side Top side...

Page 16: ...into place in the pre cut slot in the rear of the fuselage The stabi lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot 6 Using a modeling knife carefully re move the covering that overlaps t...

Page 17: ...fill in any gaps that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol 3mm x 40mm Nilon control clasp M3 lock nut Drill 1 hole with 6 mm diameter Control hor...

Page 18: ...SPITFIRE 40 18 C A glue C A glue Secure Elevator servo Elevator pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION Remove covering...

Page 19: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 19 VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Hinge C A glue Cut Secure Cut...

Page 20: ...glue C A glue C A glue C A glue Hinge slot 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 rudd...

Page 21: ...to the balsa structure may weaken it 5 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Using a triangle check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 to the hori zontal stabilizer 90 Vertical...

Page 22: ...ns or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding Expoxy glue Rudder control horn install as same as the way of ail...

Page 23: ...dder pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION C Aglue Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod Elevator control horn Rudder control horn Rudder servo C Aglue Elevator s...

Page 24: ...small drop of thin C A to the bot tom nut This will prevent the connector from loosening during flight INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD Servo arm Conector Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod Elevator push...

Page 25: ...protect them from vi bration Use a rubber band or masking tape to hold the foam in place 3 Position the battery pack and receiver behind the fuel tank Use sing to two tie wraps to hold the battery an...

Page 26: ...t should be centered on the plywood plate MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET 3x12mm 2 Using a pen mark the locations of the two mounting screws Remove the tail wheel bracket and drill 1mm pilot holes at...

Page 27: ...ff and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend With the...

Page 28: ...in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the balance of the airplane 4 Check the control surface 5 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully extended and not...

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