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EG AIRCRAFT

CORVUS 540 60CC

Giant Scale Aerobatic Aircraft

Specifications:

Scale: 30 %

Wing Span: 91”

Length: Including spinner 88 inches

Wing Area

：

1500 sq. in.

Flying Weight

：

16.5 to 18 lbs

Spinner

：

3.5

”

Engine

：

50cc

–

70cc Gas

Radio

：

4+ Channels

Servos

：

6 to 9 servos required 180 oz to 240 oz

Version 2.0, Mar 2013

Summary of Contents for corvus 540 60CC

Page 1: ...ions Scale 30 Wing Span 91 Length Including spinner 88 inches Wing Area 1500 sq in Flying Weight 16 5 to 18 lbs Spinner 3 5 Engine 50cc 70cc Gas Radio 4 Channels Servos 6 to 9 servos required 180 oz t...

Page 2: ...have AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT SAFETY AND RADIO CONTROL FLYING MODELS Flying radio control aircraft like any hobby or sport contains certain risks The operator of these models is responsible for the...

Page 3: ...his model by the user By the act of using the final assembled model the user accepts all resulting liability If you should find any missing or damaged parts or have any questions about this product pl...

Page 4: ...ontrol Surfaces Pre assembled and mounted Fuel Tank Extra covering provided for small repairs Installed Servo Wire Guide Tube Covered in Genuine Ultracote Oracover Complete and Detailed Instructions o...

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Page 7: ...ng Inspect all the parts for any shipping damage and report any issues to EG as soon as you can Make sure you have a flat and sturdy workbench and follow all safety rules for the tools and adhesives y...

Page 8: ...epoxy and coat the inside of the slots and the center of the control horns Hint a scrap piece of 1 16 ply tooth pick or old hobby blade can be used to coat the inside of the rudder slots Slide the co...

Page 9: ...at hinges Install this end into the slots of the rudder and make sure each hinge is properly aligned at exactly 90 degrees to the hinge line 6 Now coat the other end of the flat hinges with epoxy and...

Page 10: ...EAR ASSEMBLY 1 Locate the supplied main and tail wheel landing gear parts and sort them out on your workbench NOTE There are pictures of other planes in this manual however the Corvus is assembled the...

Page 11: ...2 Bolt the main gear to the bottom of the fuselage using the supplied bolts Use a small drop of thread lock to secure the bolts in place...

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Page 13: ...the composite landing gear and tighten the nylon insert lock nut Install one wheel collar onto the axle Use a second wheel collar as a guide to leave a gap on the inboard of the axle Use a small drop...

Page 14: ...5 Fit the wheel pant in place and install using the two supplied screws Use thread lock to secure the screws in place Repeat the above steps for the other main gear...

Page 15: ...ail wheel assembly with CNC machined metal parts including the aluminum tail wheel hub The installation is very simple the factory has installed most of the accessories please see the followin g pictu...

Page 16: ...es on the fuselage use a knife to open the Oracover then use three screws to attach the carbon plate to the fuselage using thread lock Then install the spring using the self tapping screws to attach t...

Page 17: ...ll need to set up the servo coupling very accurately to assure zero binding and drain on your batteries Threaded couplers and ball links are provided for your use If you are new to multiple servos gan...

Page 18: ...s the servo mount location A coat hanger with a hook on the end can be useful here if you can t reach the cable 6 Use your radio system to center the rudder servo and attach either the supplied arm or...

Page 19: ...can remove the ball link from the rudder horn to give you more working slack in the fuselage Re install the ball link prior to setting the other cable 7 Check the operation of the rudder using your r...

Page 20: ...module according to the manufacturer s instructions The best place to mount it is on the side of the engine box Secure the pickup lead and ignition wires with zip ties so that they do not vibrate or...

Page 21: ...on Connect a fuel line between the tank and carb a fuel line between the tank vent and the bottom of the fuselage and a fill line to a fueling port which can be mounted on the fuselage side opposite y...

Page 22: ...n tunnel can be removed The tunnel can be closed off to accept canisters of all sizes or stock mufflers Follow the manufacturer s instructions for your exhaust system paying attention to vibration mou...

Page 23: ...The Corvus comes with many openings for the exhaust outlet line up the exhaust then remove the covering for the required outlet They come with covers that can be used for cooling Use a soldering iron...

Page 24: ...iece of card to the bottom of the fuselage that can overlap the cylinder head Remove the engine and refit the cowl Then fold over the card to show where the cylinder head would be as below 2 Mark onto...

Page 25: ...prop shaft of the engine will be in the centre of the cowl HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND ELEVATOR CONTROLS ASSEMBLY 1 Install the carbon fiber control horns in the same way as you did the rudder horns Do...

Page 26: ...stall the large control horn onto the servo Assemble the control rod and ball links and adjust the control linkage for proper geometry When satisfied screw the ball link to the servo arm The servo arm...

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Page 28: ...lips or tape Use the supplied screws and rubber washers to secure the stabilizers to the fuselage WING AND AILERON CONTROLS ASSEMBLY 1 Install the Carbon Fiber control horns in a similar fashion as de...

Page 29: ...one correctly to prevent excessive battery drain and possible damage to your servos If you are new to ganged servo setups EG recommends you seek assistance from a local experienced modeler or have the...

Page 30: ...progress to assure a zero binding operation Once satisfied permanently attach the ball link to the servo arm with the supplied screw and nut...

Page 31: ...lation and care is vital for the safe and reliable operation of your aircraft Follow the manufacturer s instruction for installation guidance of receivers and batteries paying attention to factors suc...

Page 32: ...the art aerobatic aircraft allow for a wide margin for balancing depending on what level of precision or freestyle the pilot prefers To perform properly without being too pitch sensitive the CG shoul...

Page 33: ...place and tighten the canopy screws Be sure to use the supplied rubber washers under the screw heads 5 If you have removed your horizontal stabilizers install them once again and check all bolts and c...

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