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electrifly Spad XIII Instruction Manual Download Page 16

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INSTALL THE LANDING GEAR

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1. Locate two 3 x 25mm

fi ne thread

machine screws

and four 3mm nuts. Apply thread locking compound to each
screw and install each to a wheel using one 3mm nut. To
achieve the proper spacing, turn the nut until it contacts the
wheel and then back it off 1/2 of a turn.

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2. Install a wheel and axle assembly to each landing gear

leg using a 3mm nut. Hold the outboard nut while you tighten
the inboard nut.

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3. Use four 2-56 x 3/8" machine screws and four small

washers to attach the landing gear legs to the bottom wing.

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4. Install the 4 x 150mm axle tube.

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5. Install the tail skid using your choice of glue.

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Summary of Contents for Spad XIII

Page 1: ...m send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as mu...

Page 2: ...head stalls and dizzying spins the Great Planes SPAD XIII EP is stable enough to handle all of these with ease and confidence So grab a friend and let s start a dog fight Learn where the 94th Aero is...

Page 3: ...nstructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it therefore we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model and no represe...

Page 4: ...Line Pen TOPQ2510 Rotary tool Dremel with cutoff wheel Hobbico Flexible 18 Ruler Stainless Steel HCAR0460 Builder s Triangle Set HCAR0480 AccuThrow Deflection Gauge GPMR2405 Hobbico 12 Volt DC power...

Page 5: ...ck to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only...

Page 6: ...n 1 Locate the wooden 3 x 20mm dowels Holes are provided in the leading edge of the lower wing Test fit each dowel making sure that the dowel sticks out 1 4 6mm from the LE of the wing When you are sa...

Page 7: ...fuselage A A A A B B B B 4 Align the horizontal stab so that the tips of the stab are the same distance from the aft corner of each wing tip Align the horizontal stab so that it is parallel with the...

Page 8: ...t and add at least 3 drops of thin CA to both sides of each hinge Let the hinges air dry without adding any CA accelerator 9 Remove the bottom wing from the fuselage and retain the screw and washer IN...

Page 9: ...use sandpaper or a Dremel tool to grind down the bottom of the battery tray or any obstruction 6 Install three 3 5mm male 2mm female bullet connector adapters onto the ESC motor leads GPMM3122 7 Coat...

Page 10: ...e two Screw Lock pushrod connectors two 2 56 x 3 16 screws and two plastic locking collars Install these on the rudder and elevator servos in the holes shown if you are using Futaba micro servos 4 Ins...

Page 11: ...o not attach these to the servos yet 9 Find the pushrod support and position it in the fuse as shown Do not glue it in place yet Route the antenna and the ESC signal lead through the right side of the...

Page 12: ...x 550mm elevator pushrod Install the pushrod through the outermost hole of the horn Install a plastic retainer Glue the elevator horn to the right elevator 15 At this point while the motor wires are s...

Page 13: ...dium CA to glue a servo to the servo bay cover so that the tip of the servo arm is centered in the opening NOTE This will set the servo output shaft aft about 1 8 3mm from the center of the opening 4...

Page 14: ...r Wing x 4 B C 1 Locate the twelve strut mounts marked A Test fit these in the bottom of the top wing as shown When you re satisfied with the fit glue these to the wing using thin CA 2 Install the fou...

Page 15: ...wo 2 x 7mm sheet metal screws in the lower legs of the forward cabanes 4 Route the aileron servo leads through the slot in the fuselage Use a tie strap to secure them to the cabane strut 5 Connect the...

Page 16: ...acing turn the nut until it contacts the wheel and then back it off 1 2 of a turn 2 Install a wheel and axle assembly to each landing gear leg using a 3mm nut Hold the outboard nut while you tighten t...

Page 17: ...prop nut onto the prop adapter Tighten the prop nut FINISH THE MODEL The actual SPAD XIII was covered in fabric and had a doped finish brushed onto it This gave it a semi gloss or dull finish Dependin...

Page 18: ...Control Directions WARNING Once the battery is connected to the ESC stay clear of the propeller 1 Turn on the transmitter center the trims and move the throttle stick all the way down Plug your airpl...

Page 19: ...ure the linkages to achieve the proper throws using Futaba micro servos and a Futaba radio system If you are using a different radio system or you cannot achieve the proper control throws using our su...

Page 20: ...e to balance If the nose drops the model is nose heavy and the battery pack must be shifted aft or weight must be added to the tail to balance 5 Using a felt tip pen mark the position of the battery p...

Page 21: ...the controls tell you what the control surfaces are doing Repeat this test with the motor running at various speeds with an assistant holding the model using hand signals to show you what is happenin...

Page 22: ...full turn Check for free rotation of the prop 6 Check the wheels for free rotation the axles and landing gear for security and add a drop of light machine oil to the axles 7 Make sure all hinges are...

Page 23: ...ying again When you re comfortable with stalls try some slow speed maneuvering Practice making shallow left and right banking turns at low power while holding your altitude Pay attention to how the ai...

Page 24: ...90 RUDDER HIGH 17 AILERON HIGH 20 AILERON LOW 10 ELEVATOR HIGH 18 ELEVATOR RUDDER LOW 13 Please photocopy to use the templates and ID tag...

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