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GRAUPNER/SJ GmbH   D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK   GERMANY 

Modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors.  

 

                03/2013 

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Specification - DANDY 
Wingspan approx. 

 

 

 

 

 

1600 mm 

Overall length approx.   

 

 

 

 

  975 mm 

Wing area approx. 

 

 

 

 

 

 27.8 dm² 

Tailplane area approx.   

 

 

 

 

   7.0 dm² 

Total surface area approx. 

 

 

 

 

 34.8 dm² 

Total surface area loading approx. 

 

 

 

 27,2 g/dm² 

All-up weight approx. 

 

 

 

 

 

  950 g 

Longitudinal dihedral approx. 

 

 

 

 

      2° 

 
Replacement parts (not included) 
Canopy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 9502.1 

Fuselage 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 9502.2 

Wing panels   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 9502.3 

Tailplane 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 9502.4 

Decal sheet   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order No. 9502.14 

 

Safety Notes 
Caution: cyano-acrylate adhesive must never be allowed to contact any part of your body, and your eyes 
in  particular.  For  this  reason  we  recommend  the  use  of  gloves  and  goggles  when  handling  these 
materials. The workshop should be effectively ventilated. Store the adhesive out of the reach of children. 

 

It is a legal requirement to obtain third-party insurance before you operate any model aircraft. 
Before attempting to operate the model for the first time it is essential to read right through the operating 
instructions attentively. You alone are responsible for the safe operation of your RC model aircraft. Young 
persons must be supervised by a responsible adult who is aware of the possible hazards involved in the 
operation of model aeroplanes. 
 
In legal terms our models are classed as aircraft, and as such are subject to legal regulations and 
restrictions which must be observed at all times. 
 
Avoid short-circuits at all times. The high energy density of the batteries used in modelling involves a 
constant risk of explosion and fire. 
 
A radio-controlled model aircraft can only work properly and fulfil your expectations if it is built very 
carefully, and in accordance with the building instructions. Nobody would climb into a full-size sailplane 
and try to fly it without first completing a course of training. Model flying is just such a skill, and has to be 
learned in exactly the same way. 
However, as manufacturers we have no means of influencing the way you build and operate your RC 
model aircraft, and for this reason we can do no more than point out the hazards expressly. We accept no 
further liability. 
 
If you need help, please enlist the aid of an experienced modeller, join a model club or enrol at a model 
flying training school. Model shops and the specialist model press are also good sources of information. 
The best course is always to join a club and fly at the approved model flying site. 
 
Adhesives contain substances which can be harmful to health under certain circumstances. It is therefore 
important to read and observe the notes and warnings supplied by the glue manufacturer. 
 
The operator must be in possession of his full bodily and mental capabilities. As with car driving, it is not 
permissible to fly a model aircraft under the effect of alcohol or drugs. 
 
Make sure that all passers-by and onlookers are aware of the hazards involved in the operation of your 
model. Remind spectators to keep a safe distance from the model. 
 
Always maintain a safe distance between your model and other people or objects. Never fly low over 
people or directly towards them. 
Radio-controlled models should only be flown in “normal” weather conditions, i.e. a temperature range of 
-5° to +35°C. More extreme temperatures can lead to  changes in battery capacity, material characteristics, 
the strength of glued joints and other unwanted effects. 
All model flyers should behave in a way which minimises the danger to people and property. Never act in 
any manner which will disturb other pilots, or have an adverse effect on safe, orderly flying at the site. 

Summary of Contents for DANDY

Page 1: ...CHHEIM TECK GERMANY Modifications reserved No liability for printing errors 03 2013 1 Order No 9502 Assembly Instructions DANDY ARTF RC model aircraft Wingspan approx 1600 mm This model requires a two function HoTT COMPUTER SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ... the model If anything is missing or you are not satisfied with any component please contact your retail supplier before you start building the aeroplane Essential additional items not included Graupner SJ MX 10 HoTT computer system Order No 33110 DES 657 BB servo 2 required Order No 7935 ULTRAMAT 8 battery charger Order No 6411 BEC charge lead Order No 3037 BRUSHLESS CONTROL 18 BEC Order No 7232 ...

Page 3: ...nd elevator servos by pressing the rubber grommets and metal spacers into the mounting lugs these parts are supplied with the servos The pictures show how the grommets and spacers are fitted to the servos Remove the servo output levers cut them down to the shapes shown in the pictures and fit them on the servos again don t forget the output screws Check from the transmitter that the servos are at ...

Page 4: ...ssembly shifting on the fuselage The next step is to attach the horns to the rudder and elevator as shown in the pictures First connect the clevises to the horns You may need to bend the pushrods slightly where they exit the fuselage at the tail end to ensure that they move smoothly Position the horns on the control surfaces with the linkage holes directly over the hinge pivot line then mark the h...

Page 5: ...right angles at the marked point and snip off the excess material leaving about 1 mm projecting when the pushrod keepers are in place The wing is retained on the fuselage using rubber bands which are stretched between two aluminium dowels Fit the dowels through the holes in the fuselage and centre them equal projection on both sides Secure them with a few drops of cyano Drill a central 1 mm Ø hole...

Page 6: ...p edge of the tape before gluing the moulding in place using UHU ALLESKLEBER Kraft Tape the canopy in place while the glue is hardening Installing the receiving system Connect the servo leads to the receiver in the following sequence socket 1 speed controller socket 2 rudder servo socket 3 elevator servo Refer to the diagram printed on the receiver to ensure that all the leads are plugged in the r...

Page 7: ...ow fit the other wing panel on the joiner rod until it also makes contact with the pylon Cut a hole about 10 mm in diameter in the former aft of the canopy The BEC lead attached to the speed controller passes through this hole to the LiPo flight battery Control surface travels The rudder and elevator travels should be set as follows in each case measured at the trailing edge of the control surface...

Page 8: ... check that the control surfaces are properly centred before undertaking the first flight Wait for a day with little or no breeze A good flying site is a flat grassy field ideally with a gentle slope facing into wind Note for the initial test glide push the model forward directly into any wind the fuselage nose should be angled down slightly by about 10 If necessary use very slight rudder and elev...

Page 9: ...y carefully and in accordance with the building instructions Nobody would climb into a full size sailplane and try to fly it without first completing a course of training Model flying is just such a skill and has to be learned in exactly the same way However as manufacturers we have no means of influencing the way you build and operate your RC model aircraft and for this reason we can do no more t...

Page 10: ...s manufacturer s declaration does not affect the consumer s legal or contractual rights regarding defects arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor dealer Extent of the guarantee If a claim is made under guarantee we undertake at our discretion to repair or replace the defective goods We will not consider supplementary claims especially for reimbursement of costs relat...

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