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E-flite Aeronca Champ 15e ARF Assembly Manual

FLIGHT

Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is

recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of

Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Consult local

laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly

your aircraft.

PROPELLER

Keep loose items that can get entangled in the

propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing,

or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers.

Especially keep your hands away from the propeller as

injury can occur.

BATTERIES

Notes on Lithium Polymer Batteries

When misused, lithium polymer batteries are

significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/

Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. Always

follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using

and disposing of any batteries. Mishandling of Li-Po

batteries can result in fire and explosion causing

serious injury and damage.

SMALL PARTS

This kit includes small parts and should not be left

unattended near children as choking and serious injury

could result.

SAFETy PRECAUTIONS

• Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff.
• Do not fly your model near spectators, parking areas

or any other area that could result in injury to people

or damage of property.

• Do not fly during adverse weather conditions. Poor

visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control

of your aircraft. Strong winds can cause similar

problems.

• Do not take chances. If at any time during flight you

observe any erratic or abnormal operation, land

immediately and do not resume flight until the cause

of the problem has been ascertained and corrected.

Safety can never be taken lightly.

• Do not fly near power lines.

During the course of building your Aeronca Champ

we suggest you use a soft base for the building

surface. Such things as a foam stand, large piece of

bedding foam or a thick bath towel will work well

and help protect the model from damage during

assembly. This is not shown in the instructions

to provide the greatest detail in the photos.

Aileron Servo Installation

Required Parts

Wing panel (right and left)

Transmitter

Receiver

Receiver battery

Nylon clevis (2)

Silicone clevis retainer (2)

Micro servo (2)

Large servo horn (2)

Servo mounting block, 8mm x 9mm x 12mm (4)

Aileron linkage wire, 4-inch (102mm) (2)

Nylon pushrod connector (2)

2.6mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (4)

Servo extension, 6-inch (152mm) (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

String

Sanding block

Thin CA

Pin vise

Pliers

Clamps

Side cutter

Phillips screwdriver: #1

Ruler

Razor saw

Pencil

Scissors

6-minute epoxy

Mixing cups

Mixing stick

Paper towel

Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm)

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1. Install the servo grommets and brass eyelets

following the instructions provided with the servo.

Summary of Contents for Aeronca Champ 15E ARF

Page 1: ...Aeronca Champ 15e ARF Assembly Manual ...

Page 2: ...ul of everyone who flies it Now modelers can experience the Champ s winning ways in stunning scale detail with the E flite Aeronca Champ 15e In addition to its near perfect scale outline this Platinum Series ARF comes out of the box with many other details most of which have been completed for you Some of these include a classic Champ trim scheme instrument panel details a painted fiberglass cowl ...

Page 3: ...R6200 AR6200 DSM2 6 Channel Full Range Receiver JSP20030 MC35 Servo 4 JSP98110 6 inch 152mm 2 aileron servo inside wing JRPA096 9 inch 228mm receiver to aileron extension JSP98030 12 inch 305mm receiver to aileron extension JSP98060 Large JR Sport Servo Arm Optional JSP98020 6 inch 152mm Y Harness Required if not using a computer radio with dual aileron inputs Power 15 Motor Setup EFLM4015A Power ...

Page 4: ... weather conditions Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your aircraft Strong winds can cause similar problems Do not take chances If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation land immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected Safety can never be taken lightly Do not fly near power lin...

Page 5: ...the servo horn from the servo Position the servo so the servo output is centered on the mark made in the previous step Use a pencil to transfer the edges along the sides of the servo on the servo cover If you are using a computer radio select an unused model memory to begin the setup of your model It is highly recommended to reset the model memory to make sure the programming is set to the default...

Page 6: ... the block to fit over the tab that secures the rear of the cover Position the block against the tab and use a pencil to draw a line on the block to determine how much to remove 10 With the block positioned on the marks made for the servo use a pencil to mark the block for the amount required to be removed so it can fit over the tab 11 Use a sanding block or razor saw to remove the material necess...

Page 7: ... prevent the blocks from splitting when they are drilled for the servo mounting screws 16 Position the servo between the blocks Position the servo so there is a small gap of 1 64 inch 5mm between the servo cover and servo to prevent the transfer of vibration from the airframe into the servo Use a pencil to mark the locations on the servo mounting blocks for the servo mounting screws 17 Use a pin v...

Page 8: ... opening to the end of the servo extension 21 Use the string to pull the servo lead and extension through the wing and out at the wing root as shown Leave a short 2 inch 52mm piece of the string tied to the aileron extension just in case it happens to fall into the wing accidentally 22 Place the servo cover in position in the servo opening Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and two 2 6mm x 8mm sheet met...

Page 9: ... Fuselage Landing gear strut 2 2mm locknut 6 4mm locknut 2 Side landing gear mount 4 Bottom landing gear mount 2mm washer 12 2mm x 12mm machine screw 6 2 6mm x 10mm sheet metal screw 2 3mm x 8mm machine screw 4 Wheel collar 4mm with setscrew 2 Wheel with brass spacer 21 2 inch 63mm 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Nut driver 7mm Ruler Hemostat Threadlock Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdr...

Page 10: ...ening the screw using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Do not over tighten the screw and cause binding of the landing gear Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners so they don t vibrate loose 6 Install the 4mm wheel collar on the landing gear strut Position the wheel collar so it is 5 8 inch 16 5mm from the end of the axle as shown Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew that sec...

Page 11: ...ck Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners so they don t vibrate loose 1 Attach the X mount to the back of the motor using the screws provided with the motor Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners so they don t vibrate loose 2 Attach the motor to the firewall using four 4 40 x 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...If connected correctly it will spin counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the fuselage If not reverse any two wires between the motor and speed control to correct the direction of rotation of the motor Disconnect the receiver and turn off the transmitter and receiver and set them aside 8 Cut four 1 2 x 2 inch 13mm x 52mm pieces of card stock Use low tack tape to tape the card stock on the...

Page 13: ... a 1 Phillips screwdriver Always balance your propeller An unbalanced propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted into the airframe which could damage the airframe or other components as well as produce unwanted flight characteristics 14 Slide the propeller on the propeller adapter It may be necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller slightly to fit the adapter 15 Slide the propeller asse...

Page 14: ...hinge to secure its location 2 Flex the control surface through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges Read through the steps on installing the stabilizers The alignment must be as accurate as possible so we suggest fitting these components BEFORE mixing any epoxy 3 Fit the stabilizer into the tubes in the fuselage It will fit with a little play which is normal Both stabilize...

Page 15: ...izer halves Note Because the covering is flared near the base of the fin you will need to use a square that is notched as shown in the photo or measure the angle as close to the hinge line as possible to avoid the covering interfering with checking the alignment Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the fuselage and stabilizer before it fully cures 9 Once the alignm...

Page 16: ...he fin for the tail rigging 12 Position the rudder on the fuselage and fin Remove the T pins from the hinges There should be no gap between the rudder and fin along the hinge line 13 Check the gap between the rudder balance tab and top of the fin There should be just enough clearance to allow the rudder to move without binding on the fin When gluing the hinges the CA must be allowed to soak into t...

Page 17: ...quired Tools and Adhesives Side cutter Pin vise Thin CA Pencil Straight edge Phillips screwdriver 1 Hobby knife with 11 blade Drill bit 1 16 inch 1 5mm 5 64 inch 2mm 1 Use a hobby knife to remove the backplate from the three control horns Remove any flashing from between the horn and backplate at this time 2 Use two 2mm x 8mm machine screws and a 1 Phillips screwdriver to attach the control horn t...

Page 18: ...lage so it doesn t damage the covering at the exit 5 Slide a silicone clevis retainer over a nylon clevis Thread the clevis 10 turns on the end of the rudder pushrod Connect the clevis to the outer hole of the rudder control horn The overall length of the pushrod must still be adjusted so don t slide the retainer over the clevis at this time 6 Install the servo grommets and brass eyelets following...

Page 19: ...orn prepared in Step 6 on the servo Note the position of the servo horn for the rudder and elevator servos 9 Insert the rudder servo in the fuselage by placing the servo in the servo tray at an angle then rotating it into position Note that the output shaft on the servo faces to the front of the fuselage 10 Slide the rudder servo into position The rudder pushrod will align with the hole in the ser...

Page 20: ... is perpendicular to the servo centerline Install the screw securing the horn to the servo using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 15 Repeat Steps 4 through 14 to install the 19 inch 482mm elevator pushrod 16 With the servos plugged into the receiver and the radio system on center the sticks and trims for the rudder and elevator Use a straight edge to make sure the elevator is aligned with the stabilizer A...

Page 21: ...selage assembly Tail wheel assembly 2mm nut 2mm x 8mm machine screw 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw 2 Rudder steering bracket 2 Tail wheel spring 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Side cutter Threadlock Nut driver 4mm Needle nose pliers Ruler Phillips screwdriver 1 Make sure to use threadlock on all metal to metal fasteners so they don t vibrate loose 1 Attach the two rudder steering brackets to the rudd...

Page 22: ...xcess wire 5 Attach the spring between the rudder steering bracket and the tail wheel tiller arm 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 to prepare and install the remaining tail wheel spring Receiver Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Hook and loop tape Receiver Servo extension 9 inch 228mm Servo extension 12 inch 305mm Y harness optional if not using a computer radio Required Tools and Adhesives S...

Page 23: ...eiver Peel the backing from the tape and place it on the back of the receiver 4 Use the hook and loop tape to secure the receiver in the fuselage Make sure the antennas on the receiver are straight If they are not straight it could reduce the range of the radio system Carefully tuck the servo leads so they don t interfere with the operation of the rudder and elevator servos 5 Use scissors to cut a...

Page 24: ...ully cures 2 Repeat Step 1 to secure the side windows in the fuselage 3 Optional If you are installing the optional pilot use medium CA to assemble the pilot 4 Optional Use scissors to shorten the height of the pilot 3 8 inch 9mm 5 Optional Use canopy to glue the pilot to the cockpit floor Form a small fillet between the pilot and cockpit floor to secure the pilot Allow the glue to cure before pro...

Page 25: ...ube against the fuselage on one side so it can be quickly positioned if it moves 2 Slide a wing panel on the wing tube on the side without the tape Make sure to connect the extensions from the wing and fuselage 3 Slide the wing tightly against the fuselage Check to make sure the wing tube has not slid out of position If so reposition the wing tube so the tape is against the fuselage 4 Use a drill ...

Page 26: ...e of the wing Insert both the long and short supports at this time 8 Locate the wing struts The wider strut will face to the front of the airframe while the narrow strut will face the rear of the airframe 9 Install the two wing strut support fittings in the struts using two 2mm locknuts Use pliers to hold the fitting and a 4mm nut driver to hold the nut Leave the fittings slightly loose so they ca...

Page 27: ...naturally over the holes in the wing If not readjust the fittings so they do Use two 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws and a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure the strut fittings to the wing 14 Insert a 2mm x 5mm machine screw in the support cross brace The screw then goes through the support and threads in the fitting Tighten the screw using a 1 Phillips screwdriver Use two screws to secure the front an...

Page 28: ...all metal to metal fasteners so they don t vibrate loose 2 Attach a fitting to the top and bottom of the stabilizer using a 2mm x 8mm machine screw and a 2mm nut Make sure the small hole in the fitting faces in the direction of the hole in the fin on the top and to the pre drilled hole for the fitting on the bottom of the fuselage Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver and 4mm nut driver to tighten the hard...

Page 29: ...e stabilizer Use hemostats or tweezers to hold the line while tying the knot Place a light amount of tension on the line Make sure not to pull the stabilizer out of alignment with the fin so use a square to verify the stabilizer and fin are still aligned Once tied place a drop of thin CA on the knot Use scissors to trim the excess line as close to the fitting as possible 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for...

Page 30: ...cation for your model is 17 8 to 23 8 inches 48 to 60mm back from the leading edge of the top wing as shown with the battery pack installed Mark the location of the CG on the bottom of the wing with a felt tipped pen 5 When balancing your model support the plane upright at the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand This is the correct bal...

Page 31: ...ht 13 16 inch 30mm 0 Exponential Left 13 16 inch 30mm 0 Exponential Rudder Low Rate Right 13 16 inch 20mm 0 Exponential Left 13 16 inch 20mm 0 Exponential Measurements are taken at the inner or widest point on the control surface These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying Travel Adjust and Sub Trims a...

Page 32: ...Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position Be sure the throttle is in the full down position and plug the flight battery into the speed control 3 As you move the controls watch to be sure the airplane s motor and controls operate smoothly You should have total control of the model at 30 paces 90 feet 4 If control issues exist call the appropriate Horizon Product Support off...

Page 33: ...mbly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase ...

Page 34: ...isposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protect...

Page 35: ...iduals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies 6 I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency management agreement A frequency management agreement may be an allocation of frequencies for each site a day use agreement between sites or testing which determines that no inter...

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