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Mad 3D Taco

An All Out 3D Fun Fly Plane

The FlyingThingZ Mad 3D Taco is a fun 3D aerobatic park flyer’s dream.  This is a high performance
electric R/C airplane designed for all out 3D aerobatics using inexpensive power systems such as the
GWS EPS350D motor/gearbox combos.

Utilizing space age materials such as depron and carbon fiber, simple construction methods, and
adding small but powerful electric drive systems, you'll get a spectacular performing electric R/C park
flyer airplane capable of performing 3D maneuvers previously only expected from much larger and
more expensive glow or gas models.  Torque rolls with easy; knife edge and harrier right on the deck;
upright or inverted flat spins; If you can dream it up, the FlyingThingZ Mad3D Taco can do it.

All parts are laser cut with the utmost precision which makes assembly a snap.  No special tools are
required for alignment, all the parts fall together effortlessly.  The Mad 3D Taco could easily be assem-
bled within 3 to 5 hours.

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Kit# FTZ3D003

Specifications

Wingspan:

37”

Weight:

14 to 16 oz

Radio:

4 Channel with Micro Servos

Motor: 

GWS 350D to HiMax 2025

Summary of Contents for Mad 3D Taco

Page 1: ...R C park flyer airplane capable of performing 3D maneuvers previously only expected from much larger and more expensive glow or gas models Torque rolls with easy knife edge and harrier right on the d...

Page 2: ...Manual 4 Kit Contents 4 Required Tools and Adhesives 4 Wing Assembly 5 Preparing Control Surfaces 5 Elevator Assembly 5 Finalized Assembly 6 Painting Tips 6 Install Control Surfaces 7 Radio Control Pr...

Page 3: ...IS NOT A TOY IF MISUSED IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FLY ONLY IN OPEN AREAS PREFERABLY AT AMA www modelaviation com APPROVED SITES FOLLOW ALL INSTRUC TIONS INCLUDED WITH YO...

Page 4: ...Mount 1 J Control Rod Wire 1 K Velcro Strap 1 L Heat Shrink Tubing 1 M EZ Connector 4 Not Shown Elevator Joiner 1 Required to Complete Kit 4 Channel Radio with 4 Micro Servos eg Hitech HS 55 Electric...

Page 5: ...to hinge your control surfaces with regular hinges then the surface must be shaped as shown above for the 1 2A Hinges If you prefer to use tape to hinge your control surfaces then the surfaces must b...

Page 6: ...ure you don t put glue outside the wing area Apply a liberal amount of glue to the hor izontal stab between your marks and glue into place Use t pins to hold the assembly together as the glue sets Glu...

Page 7: ...nstall Repeat this step for the rudder and elevators Install the aileron using a small amount of epoxy Move the ailerons up and down so that the hinge pins don t get stuck Finally repeat the same proc...

Page 8: ...le with each other Cut down the heat shrink tubing to 1 1 2 pieces Place the tubing over the carbon fiber rod and insert the 90 degree bend into the drilled hole Using a hot air gun or lighter heat th...

Page 9: ...e opposite side that protrudes from the control horn Do not attach the servo at this time Install the rudder control horn in the same manner as previ ous steps The elevator and the rudder servos shoul...

Page 10: ...l rods to assure your control surfaces are perfectly lined up Make sure all the control surfaces operate in the proper direc tion for your control input Follow the manufactures instructions on setting...

Page 11: ...aseous boosts other than air nor will I operate model air craft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine 8 I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn...

Page 12: ...ilot No model aircraft shall be equipped with devices which allow it to be flown to a selected location which is beyond the visual range of the pilot FREE FLIGHT 1 I will not launch my model aircraft...

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