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Ailerons

:..Each.side.of.this.airplane.has.a.hinged.

control.surface.(aileron),.located.on.the.trailing.edge.of.

the.wing..Move.the.aileron.stick.on.the.transmitter.left,.

the.left.aileron.moves.up.and.the.right.aileron.moves.

down..Moving.the.left.aileron.up.causes.more.drag.and.

less.lift,.causing.the.left.wing.to.drop.down..When.the.

right.aileron.moves.down,.more.lift.is.created,.causing.

the.right.wing.to.rise..This.interaction.causes.the.

airplane.to.turn.or.roll.to.the.left..Perform.the.opposite.

actions,.and.the.airplane.will.roll.to.the.right..

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Clevis

:.The.clevis.is.a.small.clip.that.connects.the.wire.

end.of.the.pushrod.to.the.control.horn.which.is.secured.

to.the.control.surface..It.has.fine.threads.so.you.can.

adjust.the.length.of.the.pushrod.

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Control Horn

:.This.arm.connects.the.control.surface.

to.the.clevis.and.pushrod.

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Dihedral

:.The.degree.of.angle.(V-shaped.bend).

at.which.the.wings.intersect.the.fuselage.is.called.

dihedral..More.dihedral.gives.an.airplane.more.

aerodynamic.stability..Some.sailplanes.and.trainer.

planes.with.large.dihedral.dispense.with.ailerons.and.

use.only.the.rudder.to.control.the.roll.and.yaw.

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Elevator

:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.back.of.the.

stabilizer.that.moves.to.control.the.airplane’s.pitch.axis..

Pulling.the.transmitter’s.control.stick.toward.the.bottom.

of.the.transmitter.moves.the.elevator.upward,.and.the.

airplane.begins.to.climb..Push.the.control.stick.forward,.

and.the.airplane.begins.to.dive.

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Fuselage

:.The.main.body.of.an.airplane.

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Hinge

:.Flexible.pieces.used.to.connect.the.control.

surface.to.the.flying.surface..All.hinges.must.be..

glued.properly.and.securely.to.prevent.the.airplane..

from.crashing.

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Horizontal Stabilizer

:.The.horizontal.flying.surface.of.

the.tail.gives.the.airplane.stability.while.in.flight.

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 Leading Edge

:.The.front.of.a.flying.surface.

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Main Landing Gear

:.The.wheel.and.gear.assembly.

the.airplane.uses.to.land..It.is.attached.to.the.bottom.of.

the.fuselage.

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Pitch Axis

:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.

airplane’s.nose.is.raised.or.lowered..By.moving.the.

elevator,.you.can.raise.the.airplane’s.nose.above.the.

pitch.axis.(climb).or.lower.it.below.the.pitch.axis.(dive).

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Pushrod

:.The.rigid.mechanism.that.transfers.

movement.from.the.servo.to.the.control.surface.

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Roll Axis

:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.airplane’s.

wings.are.raised.or.lowered..By.adjusting.the.ailerons,.

you.can.drop.a.wing.tip.below.the.roll.axis.and.cause.

the.airplane.to.bank.or.roll.

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Rudder

:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.vertical.

stabilizer.that.controls.the.airplane’s.yaw..Moving.the.

rudder.to.the.left.causes.the.airplane.to.yaw.left;.moving.

the.rudder.to.the.right.causes.it.to.yaw.right.

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Servo

:.The.servo.transforms.your.transmitter.

commands.into.physical.adjustments.of.the.airplane.

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Servo Output Arm

:.A.removable.arm.or.wheel..

that.connects.the.servo.to.the.pushrod.(also.called.

servo.horn).

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Spinner

:.Term.describing.the.nose.cone.that.covers.

the.propeller.hub.

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Threadlock

:.A.liquid.that.solidifies;.used.to.prevent.

screws.from.loosening.due.to.vibration.

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 Torque Rods

:.Inserted.into.the.ailerons,.these.rigid.

wire.rods.run.along.the.wing’s.trailing.edge,.then.bend.

downward.and.connect.to.the.pushrod.

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  Vertical Stabilizer

:.The.vertical.flying.surface.of.the.

tail.gives.an.airplane.stability.while.in.flight.

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Wheel Collar

:.The.round.retaining.piece.that.anchors.

wheels.in.place.on.the.wheel.axle.

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Wing

:.The.lifting.surface.of.an.airplane.

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Yaw Axis

:.The.vertical.plane.through.which.the.

airplane’s.nose.rotates.as.it.yaws.to.the.left.or.to.the.

right..The.rudder.controls.the.yaw.axis.

Glossary of Terms

Summary of Contents for Pulse XT 40 Plug-N-Play

Page 1: ...Wingspan 60 7 in 1540 5mm Wing Area 667 sq in 43 sq dm Assembly manual Pulse XT 40 Plug N Play Length 50 in 1270mm Weight 5 5 6 25 lb 2 5 kg 2 8 kg Specifications 5 ...

Page 2: ... or Assistance 6 Inspection or Repairs 6 Warranty Inspection and Repairs 6 Non Warranty Repairs 7 Safety Precautions and Warnings 7 Section 1 Landing Gear Installation 8 Section 2 Receiver and Battery Installation 9 Section 3 Tail Installation 10 Section 4 Spinner Installation 12 Section 5 Wing Installation 13 Control Throws 14 Recommended Center of Gravity CG 15 Pre Flight 15 Range Test Your Radi...

Page 3: ...2 Cycle Sport Plug HAN3001 2 Cycle Super Plug HAN3006 4 Cycle Super Plug HAN3011 Manual Fuel Pump HAN118 Contents of Kit Replacement Parts A Fuselage w o Engine HAN4101 B Wing w o Aluminum Tube HAN4102 C Tail Set HAN4104 D Canopy HAN4108 E Landing Gear HAN4107 F Painted Cowl HAN4105 G Painted Wheel Pants HAN4106 Items not shown Pushrod Set HAN4109 Decal Set HAN4112 Aluminum Wing Tube HAN4103 Wing ...

Page 4: ...each step completed Steps with a single box are performed once while steps with two boxes indicate that the step will require repeating such as for a right or left wing panel two servos etc Remember to take your time and follow the directions Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the Pulse XT remove each part from its bag for inspection Closely inspect the fuselage wing panels ...

Page 5: ...nc Further Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER HORIZON HOBBY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES As Horizon Hobby Inc has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted...

Page 6: ...ded but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon Hobby Inc is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility Include your complete name address phone number where you can be reached during business days RMA number and a brief sum...

Page 7: ...duct you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources ...

Page 8: ... a little threadlock on the bolts to prevent them from vibrating loose during flight Step 2 Secure the wheel pant to the landing gear using two 4 40 x 3 8 socket head screws Make sure to use threadlock to prevent the screws from loosening during flight Step 3 Check that the wheel can spin freely without rubbing on the wheel pant If it does loosen the 4mm nut and 4mm locknut and reposition the whee...

Page 9: ...ons and switch harness into the receiver Plug the receiver battery and switch harness together Place the receiver and receiver battery into the fuselage Step 3 Route the receiver antenna to the rear of the fuselage using the pre installed antenna tube Note Do not cut the excess antenna wire as it will reduce the range of your radio system Section 2 Receiver and Battery Installation ...

Page 10: ...p 2 Slide the tail assembly into position on the fuselage Step 3 Secure the tail assembly to the fuselage using two 4 40 locknuts and two 4 washers Note Do not over tighten the nuts and crush the fuselage Step 4 Connect the rudder clevis to the rudder control horn With the radio system on check that the rudder is centered If not either thread the clevis on or off the pushrod until the rudder is ce...

Page 11: ...11 Step 5 Repeat Step 4 for the elevator Section 3 Tail Installation ...

Page 12: ...ackplate onto the crankshaft Step 3 Slide the propeller onto the engine crankshaft Install the washer and nut onto the engine crankshaft Align the propeller so it is slightly away from the dimples of the spinner backplate Step 4 Test fit the spinner cone onto the backplate Make sure the gap in the spinner cone is evenly positioned around the propeller Reposition the propeller in relation to to the...

Page 13: ...dhesives Thin CA Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Slide the wing tube and the 15 16 33mm wing dowel into one of the wing panels Step 2 Slide the remaining wing panel onto the wing tube aligning the dowel into the panel Step 3 Slide the 1 4 20 x 11 2 wing bolts through the wing bolt plate Position the wing dowels into the holes in the fuselage Slide the bolts through the wing and tighten them to secure ...

Page 14: ...ite effect Moving it closer to center will decrease throw and away from center will increase throw Work with a combination of the two to achieve the closest or exact control throws listed Aileron Low Rate Up Down 11 32 9mm 11 32 9mm High Rate 1 2 13mm 1 2 13mm Elevator Low Rate Up Down 1 2 13mm 1 2 13mm High Rate 7 8 22mm 7 8 22mm Measured at the trailing edge of the elevator Rudder 3 4 19mm Left ...

Page 15: ...throttle when adjusted Recommended Center of Gravity CG An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model Caution Do not inadvertently skip this step The recommended Center of Gravity CG location for the Pulse XT is 23 4 70mm behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage Make sure the aircraft is inverted when measuring the CG If necessary move the b...

Page 16: ...horn screws to remove the control horn Place 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the screw holes In addition use a T pin to poke small holes in the covering in the area where the control horn mounts then saturate the area with thin CA This will harden the wood and give the control horns a solid surface to be mounted to Checking the Wheel Collars Check the setscrews on the main and tail wheel wheel c...

Page 17: ...ilizer The horizontal flying surface of the tail gives the airplane stability while in flight Leading Edge The front of a flying surface Main Landing Gear The wheel and gear assembly the airplane uses to land It is attached to the bottom of the fuselage Pitch Axis The horizontal plane on which the airplane s nose is raised or lowered By moving the elevator you can raise the airplane s nose above t...

Page 18: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 19: ...o powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every organiz...

Page 20: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com 9282 5 ...

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