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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
.................................................2
PRECAUTIONS
...................................................3
PREPARATIONS
.................................................3
Required
accessories
...................................3
Suggested
supplies
.......................................4
Building
notes
...............................................4
Types of wood ..............................................4
Metric
conversions
........................................5
DIE PATTERNS
...................................................5
BUILD THE TAIL SECTION
................................6
Build the fin and rudder ................................6
Build the stabilizer .........................................7
Build the elevators ........................................7
BUILD THE WING
...............................................8
Sheet the top of the wing ............................11
Finish the wing ............................................13
Build the ailerons ........................................14
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
...................................15
Assemble the firewall ..................................15
Build the bulkheads and fuselage sides ............18
Assemble the fuselage ...............................19
Mount the wing ...........................................21
Sheet the top of the fuselage ......................23
Finish the bottom of the fuselage ...............24
Mount the tail ..............................................26
Make and mount the wing struts .................28
Finish the windshield and cowl ...................29
FINAL ASSEMBLY
...........................................30
Install the radio system ...............................30
Set the control throws .................................30
FINISHING
........................................................31
Finishing the struts ......................................31
Balance your model ....................................31
PREFLIGHT
......................................................31
Balance your propellers ..............................31
Charge your batteries .................................32
AT THE FLYING SITE
.......................................32
Ground check your model ...........................32
Range check your radio ..............................32
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
.................................32
FLIGHT
..............................................................33
Takeoff
........................................................33
Flying
..........................................................33
Landing
.......................................................34
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of this kit for your
next project. The Super Decathlon is a Fun Scale
®
model of a truly classic aerobatic aircraft. It has the
presence that only a big model can deliver. The
full-scale Super Decathlon is a basic aerobatic
aircraft capable of spins, loops, rolls, immelmanns,
split S’s, hammerheads and basic inverted flight.
Super Decathlons have been the choice for basic
aerobatics in the US for the past twenty-five years.
One of the things that made this plane so popular
was the fact that it was one of the easiest landing
taildraggers ever made. The Dynaflite Super
Decathlon has the great landing habits of the full-
scale plane, with more aerobatic potential.
The two-piece wing means transporting this 89"
span model can be done in any vehicle which can
hold the manageable 67" fuselage. The big wing
and strong structure of the Dynaflite Super
Decathlon allows for an engine range from the
1.08 2-stroke all the way up to the 2.1 gas engines.
We do recommend flying wires on the tail if you are
using an engine at the larger end of the
recommended range.
At Dynaflite, we take pride in offering kits that are
simple and straightforward to build and provide
value for your modeling dollar. Because of the size
and cost of this model, we assume you have built
several models and have a general working
knowledge of modeling and its terms. If you HAVE
NOT built and flown several kits, we strongly
recommend you back up and get some experience
before beginning this kit.
Your Super Decathlon is not a toy, but a sophisticated
working model that functions like a full-size airplane.
Because of its performance, if you do not assemble
and operate the Super Decathlon correctly, you
could possibly injure yourself or spectators and
damage property. To make your R/C modeling
experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that
you get assistance with assembly and your first
flights from an experienced, knowledgeable
