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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY 

Modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors. 

 

 

 

       12/2011 

    Made in 

Vietnam

 

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The following points are important and must be observed at all times: 

 

Before  you  fly  the  model,  check  that  the  radio  control  system  is  working 
reliably, and that all connections are secure. 

 

The batteries must be charged and the range of the radio control system must 
be  checked  before  you  operate  the  model.  In  particular,  the  radio  control 
system  batteries  must  be  charged  before  each  session  and  checked  before 
every flight. 

 

Ensure  that  the  channel  you  intend  to  use  is  not  already  in  use  by  other 
modellers. Never fly the model if you are not certain that your channel is free. 

 

Read  and  observe  the  instructions  and  recommendations  provided  by  the 
manufacturer of your radio control system and accessory components. 

 

Ensure  that  the  servos  are  not  mechanically  obstructed  at  any  point  in  their 
travel. 

 

Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. 

 

Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it. 

 

Do not subject the model to dirty or cold conditions, or high levels of humidity 
or heat. 

 

Secure  the  model  and  your  RC  equipment  carefully  when  transporting  them. 
They may be seriously damaged if they are free to slide about. 

 
Care and maintenance 

  Clean  the  model  carefully  after  every  flight,  and  remove  any  dirt  from  the 

propeller.  Clean  the  aeroplane  and  the  RC  components  using  suitable 
cleaning agents only. Ask your model shop for information if you are not sure. 

  If  the  model  is  not  to  be  operated  for  a  considerable  time  it  is  important  to 

clean and re-lubricate all the moving parts. 

 
Notes on building the model 

  Before you start building the aircraft it is essential to study the plan and read 

right through the instructions. Please bear in mind the dangers inherent in the 
handling of tools. 

  When preparing wiring, be sure to use cable capable of carrying the currents 

likely to flow when the model is flying. 

  Remove all traces of grease from the joint surfaces of components which are 

to be glued. A good method is to sand lightly before wiping with a non-greasy 
liquid  detergent  solution.  The  same  applies  to  surfaces  which  are  to  be 
painted,  otherwise  the  paint  will  not  adhere  permanently.  Before  gluing  any 
GRP  parts,  and  GRP  fuselages  in  particular,  the  joint  surfaces  must  be 
sanded  thoroughly  with  fine-grit  abrasive  paper  before  de-greasing  with  a 
solvent  such  as  acetone.  This  is  the  only  method  of  obtaining  durable  glued 
joints involving GRP parts. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for LANCAIR

Page 1: ...cations reserved No liability for printing errors 12 2011 Made in Vietnam 1 Order No 9357 Building Instructions LANCAIR For two stroke engines up to around 10 63 cc capacity and electric power systems...

Page 2: ...opriate distance and deflect in the correct sense direction relative to the stick movements If you are a relative beginner to model flying we recommend that you enlist the aid of an experienced model...

Page 3: ...event them shaking loose just squirt white glue into the hole before fitting the screw Additional items required Glowplug engine Engine Order No Propeller Order No OS MAX 65 AX 2771 33 x 18 cm 1318 33...

Page 4: ...zer battery with plug clip e g Order No 3248 Electric starter e g Order No 1628 Starter battery e g Order No 2592 Accessories required for the electric powered version see table Battery chargers see m...

Page 5: ...th the flange on the underside The spacers are easier to fit if you slip them on a suitable screwdriver first Drill 1 5 mm pilot holes in the support blocks using the metal spacers as a guide then fit...

Page 6: ...e wings and glue them in place with cyano Note that there should be a gap about 0 5 mm wide at the hinge line Shorten the GRP horns to the point where only the bottom linkage hole remains Use the tip...

Page 7: ...hold the two wing panels against the fuselage a retaining bolt has to be screwed into each wing root rib Apply UHU thread lock fluid to the threaded part and screw the bolts into the sockets as far a...

Page 8: ...ad lock fluid to the grub screws and nuts to prevent them working loose Use the tip of a hot soldering iron to melt the film over the screw holes and under carriage mountings Fix the undercarriage uni...

Page 9: ...sides of the wheel spat The nosewheel unit can now be slid into the bearing hole in the noseleg bracket from the underside fitting the steering arm on it at the same time To avoid having to dismantle...

Page 10: ...ne of the fuselage on the underside of the tailplane Melt the covering film by running the tip of a hot soldering iron along the marked lines working just inside the lines Take care not to use too pow...

Page 11: ...ng out of position As described in the first section press the rubber grommets and metal tubular spacers into the mounting lugs of the rudder and elevator servos and screw the ser vos to the servo pla...

Page 12: ...should end at the top of the fueltank the other at the bottom this ensures that the tank can be completely filled and completely emptied when required Now push the tank stopper complete with pick up a...

Page 13: ...The bottom of the fuselage has to be cut away at the appropriate point to clear the silencer silencer duct slit the covering film as shown in the photo and peel it back from the underlying wood The wo...

Page 14: ...arts such as the silencer carburettor noseleg needle valve etc File all openings to a smooth neat shape Cut all openings undersize at first then slowly open them up to final shape The cowl can now be...

Page 15: ...nt for the electric motor is installed using the same screws and nuts intended for the glowplug engine Screw the motor mount to the firewall and the electric motor to the motor mount Glue triangular f...

Page 16: ...ing the switch in the fuselage The ON OFF switch for the RC system PRX 3A can be installed in either fuselage side right or left Use the tip of a hot soldering iron to melt the film over the openings...

Page 17: ...ry box supplied in the set and solder the cables from the wings to the other side of the switch Assembling the LANCAIR It is advisable to connect two short extension leads Order No 3935 18 to receiver...

Page 18: ...travels Ailerons 15 mm up 12 mm down Elevator 10 mm up 10 mm down 30 Exponential Rudder 30 mm right 30 mm left Please note that the control surface travels are only a recommended starting point you wi...

Page 19: ...odel aircraft may only be employed for the purpose intended by the manufacturer They must never be used as man carrying machines Any other use of this model is prohibited A radio controlled model airc...

Page 20: ...off at high speed hitting you or anybody else in the vicinity Never touch the spinning propeller with any object Take care with loose clothing such as scarves loose shirts etc Flapping cloth can easil...

Page 21: ...c is in good condition and undamaged If you find a fault do not fly the model until you have corrected it Model engines are usually started with the help of an electric starter which should be fitted...

Page 22: ...hrottle stick and trim to their end points If this does not work pinch the fuel feed line between your fingers or pull it off the carburettor Never try to stop the engine by grasping the flywheel prop...

Page 23: ...mstances is limited to the amount of money which you actually paid for the model This model is built and flown at the sole and express responsibility of the operator The only way to avoid injury to pe...

Page 24: ...ure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them They may be seriously damaged if they are free to slide about Care and maintenance Clean the model carefully after every flight and...

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