Hangar 9 Advance 40, Instruction Manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Hangar 9’s Advance 40, the second in Hangar 9’s VRTF series of airplanes. VRTF, Virtually Ready
to Fly, is a concept Hangar 9 pioneered. Unlike standard ARF (Almost Ready to Fly) airplanes that typically take up to 20 hours to
build, the Advance 40 can be assembled in just five hours or less. Furthermore, the Advance 40 requires only one tool, a Phillips
screwdriver, and some epoxy for the complete assembly process. The epoxy is used to join the main wing panels.
For newer flyers, the Advance 40 is the perfect follow-up to the Easy 2. More experienced flyers will find the Advance 40 to be a quick
way to get in the air fast with a high-quality, all-wood UltraCote-covered airplane that even the most discriminating pilot would be
proud to show off.
If you have any questions concerning the construction of the Advance 40, please feel free to call our service technicians at:
Horizon Hobby Distributors
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-9511
www.horizonhobby.com
Warning
An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably
AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio and engine.
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Checking Hinges
Important: Check each control surface (aileron, elevator, and
rudder) to make absolutely certain that the hinges holding the
control surfaces are glued sufficiently.
To check that hinges are secure, pull on the control surface
using just a little bit of pressure. If you find a hinge that’s loose,
saturate it using thin CA (not included).
Using Thin CA to Glue Hinges
If you don’t have thin CA, we recommend Pacer (PAAPTO8) or
NHP (NHP311) thin CA. CA is a very useful glue commonly used
in the hobby—it even comes in handy around the house!