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. Install the magnetic  hatch  by  putting  the 

back end in first and then laying the front 
down.  Remove  the  hatch  by  first  lifting 
the front and pulling up and away.

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.Congratulations, you’ve finished the 

assembly. Follow the information listed 
below for recommended control throws 
and center of gravity.  

 

CG Location

Forward position for CG is 3-3/4” back from the Leading Edge of wing.

Aft position for CG is 4” back from the Leading Edge of wing.

Control Throws

Ailerons = 10mm Up and Down for Low Rates

15mm Up and Down High Rates

Flaps = As much as you want!

Elevator = 8mm Up and Down for Low Rates

12mm Up and Down for High Rates

Rudder = 12mm Left and Right for Low Rates

20mm Left and Right for High Rates

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Summary of Contents for Funster V2

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Funster V2 ARF Wingspan 72 1 2 in Length 53 in Wing Area 846 sq in Weight with battery 83 oz 1 ...

Page 2: ...manual Contents List Fuselage Cowling Canopy 2 Wing Panels Horizontal Stabilizer Elevator and Balsa Triangle Supports Vertical Stabilizer with Rudder Aluminum Wing Joiner Wire Landing Gear Wooden Motor Mount Main Wheels and Steerable Tail Wheel Pushrods Control Horns Pin Hinges and assorted fasteners Additional Items Required 6 channel Aircraft Radio w Receiver minimum 4000mah 4 cell 14 8v Lipo ba...

Page 3: ...the wood 3 Once the hinges are set flex the ailerons a few times to break in the hinge 4 Now install the flaps in the same manner as you did the ailerons Use 5 minute epoxy to glue the metal control arm into the slot of the flap 5 After all wing control surfaces are hinged check for free movement and prepare to install the servos 6 Pull the aileron servo covers out of the wing Trail fit your servo...

Page 4: ... horns to the ailerons The nylon control horn positions are marked on the surfaces with pre drilled pilot holes 9 Install the aileron pushrods to the servo arm and the control horn as shown 10 Place the flap servo in the wing as shown Place the aluminum servo cover over the servo and screw in place using 4 of the smallest wood screws 4 ...

Page 5: ...l arm as shown You will connect the other side when joining the wings 12 Slide the aluminum wing joiner tube into the wings and slide together You can connect the flap linkage at this time 13 Locate the two main landing gear wire pieces two wheels 4 aluminum plates 4 wheel collars and 8 wood screws 14 Begin by inserting the wire gear into the wing slots Use the aluminum plates and wood screws to s...

Page 6: ... the side with the Z Bend is facing forward Install the plastic nose gear mount using 4 wood screws 17 Find the plastic nose gear control arm and connect it with the Z Bend on the pushrod 18 Slide the nose gear through the mount and control arm Use the provided screw to secure the nose gear to the control arm Note When the nose gear is pointing straight ahead the steering arm will be at an angle a...

Page 7: ...e wheel 20 For the next steps we will first need to install the wing Place the wing onto the fuselage and use the large nylon wing bolts to secure the wing to the fuselage 21 Install the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer using 6 CA hinges 22 Mark the centerline on the bottom of the stabilizer 7 ...

Page 8: ...the outside of the lines you just marked with the back edge of the pieces at the hinge line as shown Trace around the pieces 25 Your stabilizer should look like the photo Use a soldering iron and run the iron along the outside lines but place the iron just inside those lines 26 The iron will melt the covering cleanly without damaging the wood and you can peel the coving away from the middle 8 ...

Page 9: ...ight down the fuselage and make sure the horizontal stabilizer is parallel to the wing Once the epoxy glue has fully cured you can remove the wing for easier assembly of the next steps 29 Place the vertical stabilizer into the slot of the horizontal stabilizer Check for a good fit and straightness Use epoxy or thin CA glue to secure the vertical stabilizer 30 Install the rudder using CA hinges and...

Page 10: ...a triangle pieces in place using epoxy or thin CA glue 33 Find the two long carbon fiber pushrods Inset them into the holes at the back of the fuselage one on each side The end with the Z Bend goes in first 34 Make sure the pushrods go into the correct holes inside the fuselage 10 ...

Page 11: ...ded control arm as shown Install the included EZ Connector onto one side 37 Center your servos and install the control arms and linkages as shown Center the nose wheel before tightening the EZ Connector to its pushrod 38 Adjust the clevises at the tail and install onto the rudder and elevator making sure the surface is in the neutral position 11 ...

Page 12: ...e and align the marks to center the motor mount Mark the positions of the 4 outer holes onto the firewall Remove the mount and drill a 1 16 pilot hole through the firewall at the marked positions 41 Install the radial mount plate onto your motor This kit does not provide hardware to mount the motor to the motor mount Use 4 allen head screws and lock nuts to secure the motor to the motor mount as s...

Page 13: ...SC should be placed inside the hole shown for access to the battery 44 With the fuselage upside down trial fit the cowling and mark where the nose gear wire touches the cowling 45 Use a knife or a dremel tool to cut out a slot in the cowling that is 7 8 long and 1 4 wide 46 The cowling should be able to slide on the fuselage fully without interference from the nose gear wire Trim the cowl as requi...

Page 14: ...nts two on each side 48 Use 4 of the smallest wood screws to secure the cowling 49 Install your prop washer and nut 50 Install the battery through the front hatch and use the included Velcro straps to secure it Adjust the batteries position to achieve the proper center of gravity which is shown below 14 ...

Page 15: ...r recommended control throws and center of gravity CG Location Forward position for CG is 3 3 4 back from the Leading Edge of wing Aft position for CG is 4 back from the Leading Edge of wing Control Throws Ailerons 10mm Up and Down for Low Rates 15mm Up and Down High Rates Flaps As much as you want Elevator 8mm Up and Down for Low Rates 12mm Up and Down for High Rates Rudder 12mm Left and Right fo...

Page 16: ...ll soon find out the Funster is a real pleasure to fly Takeoffs landings and flaps down slow flight are all easy to accomplish We hope you enjoy your Funster as much as we do Happy Landings WARNING THIS IS NOT A TOY Radio controlled model aircraft are capable of inflicting serious injury and or property damage if not assembled operated and maintained in a competent and safe manner If you are not a...

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