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TRAVEL AIR-

Item code:BH06-A.

 

                                               

Instruction Manual

 + This is not a toy
 + Be sure that no other flyers are using your
radio frequency.
 + Do not smoke near fuel
 + Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from
children and pets.
 + Wear safety glasses.
 +The glow plug clip must be securely attached
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 of the propel-
ler.
 + Make engine adjustments from behind the
propeller only. Do not reach around the spin-
ning propeller.

Caution:

 this model is not a toy!

If you are a beginner to this type of powered
model, please ask an experienced model flyer
for help and support. If you attempt to operate
the model without knowing what you are doing
you could easily injure yourself or somebody
else. Please keep your safety and well-being
in mind at all times.

Important:

 

before you start construction

Even if you have already built a large number
of RC models please read right through these
instructions and check all the kit components
against the parts list. We have taken great
trouble to keep construction as simple as
possible, without making any compromises
in the area of safety.

Note regarding the film covering

Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the
film covering due to major fluctuations in
weather conditions (temperature, humidity
etc.); in rare cases you may even find a slight
warp in a component. These minor faults are
in the nature of film-covered built-up wooden
structures, and can easily be corrected using
a heat gun, as commonly used for modelling.

Caution! do not heat the film more than is
absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is
too hot, the film may melt and holes may be
formed.
This model is highly pre-fabricated and can
be built in a very short time. However, the work
which you have to carry out is important and
must be done carefully. The model will only
be strong and fly well if you complete your
tasks competently - so please work slowly and
accurately.

When self-tapping screws have to be
screwed into wood, apply a little white glue
to prevent them shaking loose: just squirt
white glue into the hole and fit the screw.

Creases:

Blow warm air over the area
and rub down with a soft
cloth.

            SAFETY PRECAUTION.

Wing warp:

Hold the panel twisted gently
in the opposite direction to
the warp, and apply warm
air to remove the creases
from the covering.

 

REPLACEMENT LARGE PARTS

E. Aluminium tube wing

D. Vertical stabilizer

A. Fuselage.

B. Wings panel(B1&B2).

C. Horizontal stabilizer

Summary of Contents for Travel Air BH06-A

Page 1: ...8 lbs Parts listing required not included 1 Radio 04 channels 1 Servo 05 servos 1 Engine 40 46 2 stroke 52 4 stroke 1 Electric motor BL 2826 06 OUTRUNER 1 Battery 4 cells Li Poly 14 8V 5 000mAh 1 Spee...

Page 2: ...ing tape T pins 1 Thread lock 1 Paper towels Some more parts HARDWARE PACK Landinggear To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your work...

Page 3: ...possible without making any compromises in the area of safety Note regarding the film covering Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions...

Page 4: ...o REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS 5 Plastic parts for elevator and rudder pushrod 8 Spinner 2 Fuel Tank 6 Tail gear 3 Wheels 4 Tie wrap INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 1 Aluminium landing gear Temporary pin to...

Page 5: ...all servo into ai leron servo tray as same as picture below 1 4 Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape tape the servo lead to the end of the thread carefully pull the thread out When you h...

Page 6: ...with the aileron linkage for now thread one clevis onto one of the threaded wires 1 2 Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control horn Install a silicone tube on the clevis INSTALLING THE AILER...

Page 7: ...s Using a 2mm drill bit enlarge the third hole out from the center of the arm to accommo date the aileron pushrod wire 1 5 Using pliers carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made Cut off th...

Page 8: ...A Instruction Manual THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS 1 ELECTRIC MOTOR 2 ENGINE MOUNT 1 OPTION 1 ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT Repeat the procedure for the other wing half Secure 3 x 15mm C A glue F...

Page 9: ...Z bend at the factory This Z bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto the engine mount Fit the engine to the engine mount using the screws provided I...

Page 10: ...by how the weighted clunk should rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank Connect one end of the line to the weighted clunk and the other end to the nylon pick up...

Page 11: ...ee lines through the fuel tank compartment and through the pre drilled hole in the firewall Pull the lines out from behind the engine while guiding the fuel tank into place Push the fuel tank as far f...

Page 12: ...the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector Remove the excess mate rial from the arm After installing the adjustable metal con nector apply a small drop of thin C A to the...

Page 13: ...1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator servo Test fit the servo into the servo tray 1 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio sys te...

Page 14: ...horn install as same as the way of aileron control horn Please see pic tures below Control horn of elevator ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALLA TION 2 x12mm Drill 1 hole with 1 5mm diameter Secure Bottom s...

Page 15: ...een them using a modeling knife When cutting through the covering to remove it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering it s self Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it T...

Page 16: ...cess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the stabi lizer in place with T pins or masking tape Epoxy glue Epoxy glue Check to mark sure the wing and stabi lizer are paralell If they...

Page 17: ...ruction Manual Elevator pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod Please see pictures be low ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION Elevator pushrod Elevator pushrod Secure Elevator pushrod Elevato...

Page 18: ...ee picture below Hinge Control clasp Cut the covering away from the slot Temporary pin to keep hinge centered Assemble then apply drops of thin C A to center of hinge on both sides 1 1 Locate the two...

Page 19: ...halves Secure Drill a hole 1 5mm o 4 Using a modeling knife remove the cov ering from the top of the fuselage and the cov ering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the f...

Page 20: ...ng is a aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply a thin layer to the slot in the mounting platform and to the verti cal stabilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the lower rud...

Page 21: ...21 TRAVEL AIR Item code BH06 A Instruction Manual Rudder pushrod cut RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Rudder pushrod Snap keeper Bend and cut after...

Page 22: ...Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using three 3mm x 12mm wood screws Be careful not to overtighten the screws 1 1 Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate The pivot point of the...

Page 23: ...elevator and rudder pushrod Cut C A glue Bottom side Top side MAIN GEAR INSTALATION PARTS REQUIRED 1 1 Assemble and mounting the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures 1 2 Using the hardware...

Page 24: ...1 1 Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes through the fuselage side 1 2 Secure the switch in place using the two machine screws provi...

Page 25: ...ind the fuel tank Use sing to two tie wraps to hold the battery and receiver securely in place as picture below Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery until after balancing the model 1 4 U...

Page 26: ...e top side 1 1 It is critical that your airplane be bal anced correctly Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 72mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDG...

Page 27: ...riment by shifting the balance up to 10mm forward or back to change the flying characteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smooth ness and arrow like tracking but it may then require mo...

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