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Additional Tools and Adhesives

Tools

Square

Hobby knife

Ruler

T-pin

Razor saw

Drill bit: 1/16", 1/8"

Drill

Small Phillips screwdriver

Motor/Gearbox

E-flite™ Park 370 Outrunner, 1080KV

Propeller: 10x4.7

Adhesives

Foam-safe CA

Servo tape

Thin CA

Warning

An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause

serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly

only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of

Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following

all instructions included with your radio.

Additional Required Equipment

Recommended JR® Systems

Servos: JR 241 Sub-micro servo (3)

Receiver: JR R610M 6-channel micro FM Rx or R610UL

Radio: JR 4-channel system

Battery and Speed Control Requirements

Li-Po Battery: 7.4V 860 2-Cell

Speed Control: 10 amp brushless

Summary of Contents for Tensor 4D

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual Tensor 4D...

Page 2: ...ming and Flying the Tensor 4D 41 Basic Guide for Learning to Fly 3D Maneuvers 43 2004 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 46 Introduction A true breakthrough in electric flight the Tensor...

Page 3: ...y If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included wit...

Page 4: ...ail Assembly EFL2105 Wheel Pants EFL2106 Firewall Mount w Hardware EFL2110 Landing Gear Small Replacement Parts EFL2108 Carbon Fiber Wing Supports EFL2109 Pushrods and Control Rods EFL2107 Nylon Strin...

Page 5: ...1 to 3 cell Li Po Charger EFLM110 Power Meter EFLA208 Foam CA 1 oz Activator 2 oz pack Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of your Tensor 4D remove each part from its bag for inspec...

Page 6: ...Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com Warranty Information Horizon Hobby Inc guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship...

Page 7: ...ort 2 Elevator stabilizer Carbon elevator joiner brace Required Tools and Adhesives Foam safe CA Square 1 Carefully remove the horizontal fuselage supports from the horizontal fuselage 2 Slide the hor...

Page 8: ...8 3 Use foam safe CA to attach the carbon stabilizer joiner brace to the bottom of the elevator 4 Slide the elevator stabilizer assembly into position...

Page 9: ...notch at the rear fits with the stabilizer Note There are small notches along the center of the horizontal fuselage to aid in alignment 6 Use foam safe CA to glue the horizontal fuselage to the verti...

Page 10: ...he horizontal fuselage Use a square to check the alignment to the fuselage 8 Use foam safe CA to glue the stabilizer into position 9 Use foam safe CA to glue the horizontal fuselage supports into posi...

Page 11: ...n backplate 2 065 x 16 carbon pushrod 2 1 32 x 2 pushrod end 4 Micro pushrod keeper 2 String Required Tools and Adhesives Foam safe CA Servo tape Razor saw 1 Plug in the aileron elevator and rudder se...

Page 12: ...A on the backplate to ensure its security Note The control horns can be modified to greatly increase surface throws Remove the back flange of the horn using scissors Install the horn by sliding the ho...

Page 13: ...he elevator servo Cut a hole in the horizontal fuselage support to fit your servo The servo must rest flush with the support Use double sided tape or foam safe CA to attach the servo to the fuselage s...

Page 14: ...re one of the 065 x 16 carbon pushrods by attaching one of the 1 32 x 2 pushrod ends using 10 of string and thin CA Make a 90 degree bend 1 4 from the end of the pushrod end 5 Repeat Step 4 for the ru...

Page 15: ...Use the outer hole for minimum throw and the inner hole for maximum throw 8 Tape the elevator so it will remain centered Measure back 1 2 from the elevator servo arm on the pushrod Cut the pushrod at...

Page 16: ...16 11 Attach the L bend to the control horn using a micro pushrod keeper 10 Install a micro control connector and connector backplate to the servo arm...

Page 17: ...17 12 Slide the pushrod end through the micro connector Center the elevator and secure the pushrod using a 2mm x 4mm screw 13 Repeat Steps 7 through 13 to assemble and install the rudder pushrod...

Page 18: ...ls and Adhesives Foam safe CA Hobby knife Square 1 Test fit the lower wing to the fuselage The lower wing has the holes towards the leading edge for the landing gear wires 2 Carefully check to make su...

Page 19: ...per and lower fences from the main section 4 Position the side force generator in the holes closest to the trailing edge of the bottom wing Use a square and foam safe CA to glue the side force generat...

Page 20: ...rators and fuselage onto the wing Hold the wing flat while gluing the fuselage and side force generators to the wing Note It is recommended to use a square to check the side force generator alignment...

Page 21: ...d will work too This is necessary to keep the wing as flat as possible to keep from inducing any twist in the wing which will greatly affect the performance of your Tensor 1 Use a T pin to make small...

Page 22: ...fuselage Apply foam safe CA to the rod both at the inside and outside in order to capture the rod in position 3 Place the top wing on a surface that will allow the wing panel to lie perfectly flat App...

Page 23: ...ge Apply foam safe CA to the rod both at the inside and outside in order to capture the rod in position 6 Place the bottom wing on a surface that will allow the wing panel to lie perfectly flat Apply...

Page 24: ...d on the outside of the side force generator Glue the rod only to the fuselage spine Note There is a small notch in the spine for the location for the carbon rod 9 Use a straight edge to make sure the...

Page 25: ...side force generator first and then check the wing on a flat surface before gluing the brace to the upper and lower wings Repeat for both left and right sides 12 Cut a 10 piece of string Wrap the stri...

Page 26: ...kplate 6 065 x 7 carbon pushrod 2 1 32 x 2 pushrod end 4 1 32 x 31 8 pushrod 2 Micro pushrod keeper 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Foam safe CA T Pin Drill 1 16 drill bit Razor saw 1 Position the aile...

Page 27: ...r servo Make sure the hole is centered in the wing 3 Install the aileron servo using foam safe CA Make sure to glue the servo to both the wing and the fuselage 4 Install the aileron control horns and...

Page 28: ...kages to the control horn using two micro pushrod keepers Center the ailerons and aileron servo Use 2mm x 4mm screws to complete the aileron linkage installation 6 Trim the remaining four control horn...

Page 29: ...he drilled out horns Make sure to install the connectors opposite each other as shown 8 Install a horn from the previous step in the upper wing The connector will face outward allowing access to the s...

Page 30: ...eron connecting pushrod using 065 x 7 carbon rod 1 32 x 2 pushrod end and 10 of string Bend the rod at a 90 degree angle and attach it to the bottom aileron control horn With the ailerons centered mea...

Page 31: ...ep using a razor saw Finish the assembly of the pushrod using a 1 32 x 2 pushrod end and 10 of string Install the pushrod using a micro pushrod keeper and a 2mm x 4mm screw 12 Repeat Steps 8 through 1...

Page 32: ...ate the plywood motor mount Attach your particular motor at this time using two 4 40 x 3 8 socket screws and two 4 40 locknuts To save weight use wood screws making sure they are secure in the mount b...

Page 33: ...ntenna wire to the bottom of the fin 4 Solder any necessary connectors to your speed control Cut a small hole in the fuselage spine to pass the battery lead through Connect the speed control to the re...

Page 34: ...CG An alternate method is shown below Trim a section of the fuselage so you can slide the battery in place securing with hook and loop 6 Set up the operation of the motor using the instructions inclu...

Page 35: ...Check that they can roll freely Enlarge the hole in the wheel if necessary Use a wheel stopper and foam safe CA to retain the wheel Note Be very careful not to get CA onto the wheel preventing it fro...

Page 36: ...nterline Check to make sure the installation of the landing gear is not deforming the bottom wing Use foam safe CA to glue the landing gear to the wing vertical fuselage and horizontal fuselage suppor...

Page 37: ...quired Tools and Adhesives Foam safe CA 1 Locate a 065 x 6 carbon rod Position the rod from the tip of the stabilizer to the bottom of the fin Use foam safe CA to glue the rod into position 2 Repeat s...

Page 38: ...resting on its wheels Install the upper fences using foam safe CA Control Throws Aileron 30 degrees Up 30 degrees Down Use 40 expo Elevator 60 degrees Up 60 degrees Down Use 60 expo Rudder 40 degrees...

Page 39: ...ion The control system is arguably of equal importance to actual construction and must be given adequate attention to ensure that the potential of the airplane is realized Since the purpose of the Ten...

Page 40: ...udinal and directional stability This brings us to the most important aspect of 3D setup control surface deflection Do you need large amounts of deflection to hover The truth is you do not During the...

Page 41: ...Now that the airplane mechanical set up is correct it is time to fine tune the set up in the air Start by flying the airplane on low rates If you have triple rates set the mid rate in between the high...

Page 42: ...mix to handle the situation an asymmetric vertical tail configuration the Tensor has nearly equal vertical tail area above and below the thrustline As a result the Tensor needs no side thrust to fly p...

Page 43: ...Basic Guide for Learning to Fly 3D Maneuvers The Tensor is quite capable of performing a wide range of 3D maneuvers but the ultimate goal is to make the pilot capable of performing them as well let s...

Page 44: ...good thing about the Tensor is you can typically pick it up after a mishap and fly again immediately Nerves can play a big part in hovering success but you will find the better you get at the simulato...

Page 45: ...hen you start doing this you will quickly realize that you are starting to perform a very high angle of attack harrier With this in mind let s tackle the Elevator and Harrier which is the second most...

Page 46: ...ully or deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 4 The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules 5 I will no...

Page 47: ...e exists Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters Documents of agreement and reports may exist between 1 two or more AMA C...

Page 48: ...7184 2004 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www horizonhobby com...

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