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Blériot XI:  S130926

 

7.

 

Before you begin assembly of this model airplane, read all instructions and test-fit each part to 

ensure you fully understand the instructions and that no parts are missing, damaged or 

unsatisfactory. (Note: Temperature and/or humidity differences between the factory, our 
warehouse and your home or workshop may dictate the need for slight adjustments to the wing, 

and/or the vertical or horizontal tail surfaces to ensure proper alignment; however, we recom-
mend you contact us before you attempt any such adjustments.) 

8.

 

To help ensure the security of the optional servo connections, we recommend use of 

optional Maxford USA servo-extension safety clips. 

9.

 

If you are not an experienced R/C pilot or have not flown this type of model before, 

we strongly urge you to get assistance from an experienced R/C pilot. 

10.

 

You may use 30-minute epoxy to attach critical parts permanently (such as where the elevators 
attach to their torque rod) and apply a threadlock compound to secure all airframe components 

from vibration. 

11.

 

If you have any concern about the security of any factory fabrication procedure(s), you may apply 

30-minute epoxy around the perimeter of such part(s) as an extra safety precaution. 

12.

 

This model may include some plastic, fiberglass and/or carbon-fiber-reinforced parts. If you drill, 
grind or sand any such part, always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber gloves to 

guard yourself from eye, skin and respiratory-tract irritation; never blow into the part as the dust 
may blow back into your face. 

13.

 

Check the Mylar covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use an iron (do NOT 
set the iron’s temperature too high) to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas. 

Recheck and retighten from time to time. 

14.

 

Read all instructions included with your electric power system’s motor, speed control (ESC), 
battery and charger. Failure to follow instructions could result in bodily harm and/or permanent 

damage to the motor, ESC, battery and surroundings! If you crash this model airplane, check 

whether the battery is damaged. Do NOT attempt to use or recharge a damaged battery. 

II.  LIMITED WARRANTY, LIABILITY WAIVER & RETURN POLICY: 

Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time 
of purchase. All our products have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when 

shipped from our warehouse. However, Maxford USA cannot directly control the materials you 
may use or your final assembly process. Therefore, Maxford USA cannot in any way guarantee the 

performance of your finished model airplane. Furthermore, in purchasing this product, you (the 
buyer or user of this product) exempt, waive, and relieve Maxford USA from all current or future 

liability for any personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user 
of this product) are involved in any claim or suit, you will not sue Maxford USA or any of its 

representatives. 
If you do not fully accept the above liability and waiver, you may request a return-merchandise 
authorization number (RMA#) as explained below in item 2. If you think there is a missing, 

damaged or unsatisfactory part, please read our after-sales service and return policy: 
1.

 

Inspect your order upon delivery for any missing, damaged or unsatisfactory part(s). If you 

believe there is a problem, you must call us at 562-529-3988 (Monday through Friday except 

holidays, between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM Pacific time) before you begin assembly and 
within 10 days from receipt of your purchase. During this telephone conversation, and with 

your support, we will determine how to resolve your concern. 

2.

 

To request a return-merchandise authorization number (RMA#), call 562-529-3988 (Monday 

through Friday except holidays, between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time). If we elect to 

issue you an RMA#, you must clearly mark this RMA# on the outside of the package. (No return 
or exchange will be authorized after 10 days from the date of your receipt of the product; any 

package delivered to us without a Maxford USA RMA# is subject to being returned to the sender, 
as received, with return postage payable upon delivery.) Returned merchandise must be in its 

original condition as received from Maxford USA, with no assembly or modification, in the 

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Summary of Contents for Bleriot XI

Page 1: ...cessor it was a tractor configuration monoplane with a partially covered box girder fuselage built from ash with wire cross bracing Harriet Quimby pictured at above right was America s first licensed...

Page 2: ...tly could cause injury to you or spectators and damage to property Maxford USA provides you with a high quality thoroughly tested model airplane kit with assembly instructions However the quality and...

Page 3: ...odel airplane check whether the battery is damaged Do NOT attempt to use or recharge a damaged battery II LIMITED WARRANTY LIABILITY WAIVER RETURN POLICY Maxford USA guarantees this kit to be free fro...

Page 4: ...nd weights are approximate IV PARTS LIST 1 Included items Prebuilt and precovered fuselage horizontal tailplane elevators rudder and wing Included aileron option complete with all associated hinges se...

Page 5: ...glue the wooden control horn parts together or to the torque rod at this time 4 Center the torque rod within the horizontal tailplane Mark where the torque rod exits each end of the horizontal tailpl...

Page 6: ...assembly on a flat surface with their flat lower surfaces facing down and aligned to each other Allow the CA adhesive or epoxy to set or cure fully 10 With the horizontal tailplane torque rod and elev...

Page 7: ...nectors on the rudder and elevator servos 19 Leave not less than 1 2 inch of pushrod length in front of each of the EZ Link connectors attached to the servos to allow for fine tuning of the control su...

Page 8: ...toward the tail covering both the composite and metal pushrods e Confirm masking tape is still holding the rudder in a straight ahead position Being careful to shrink evenly but not burn the heat shr...

Page 9: ...irm masking tape is still holding the elevators in a level position aligned with the horizon tal tailplane Being careful to shrink evenly but not burn the heat shrink tubing apply heat from an electri...

Page 10: ...n the aileron control horns 12 Use CA adhesive to secure the aileron control horns into the holes in the firm balsa wood in each aileron 13 Securely tighten the EZ Link connectors onto the aileron pus...

Page 11: ...be moved forward See section VII 1 on page 15 25 Temporarily attach your motor to the front former of the fuselage as noted above do NOT permanently mount your motor to the front former at this time 2...

Page 12: ...sary slightly rebend the wire legs of the lower wing wire mounting brace to position each of its metal mounting tabs over a guide hole in the bottom of the fuselage 37 Secure the lower wing wire brace...

Page 13: ...ently secure both knots to the spring at A with a drop of CA adhesive Trim off any excess loose ends of the simulated wing wires from the knots i Position the crimp tubes at approx 1 4 inch 5 mm from...

Page 14: ...per wing wire mounting brace at G i Permanently secure both knots to the spring with a drop of CA adhesive Trim off any excess loose ends of the simulated wing wire from the knots j Position the crimp...

Page 15: ...ar from the fuselage and drill 1 8 inch holes at the eight scribed locations Using the hardware supplied with your motor permanently attach the motor with its output shaft aligned at the center of the...

Page 16: ...of the landing gear 2 Check the Mylar covering material s joints and surfaces If necessary carefully use an iron on medium heat to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas Recheck and retig...

Page 17: ...axford USA Order by telephone as shown on page 16 in the Instruction Manual 3 If you will install an optional simulated Anzani 3 cylinder fan semiradial engine after permanently attaching the motor to...

Page 18: ...sert the wire into the fuselage through the opening in the lower left corner of former 4 b Guide the wire through the fuselage out through the opening in the lower right corner of former 4 and back th...

Page 19: ...tops of formers 8 7 6 and 5 i As shown below insert the wire into the fuselage through the opening in the upper right corner of former 4 Guide the wire through the fuselage and out through the openin...

Page 20: ...gh the holes in in the lower left corner of former 4 pull the wire snug and form a knot s At the back of former 4 apply CA adhesive to both knots Trim off the loose ends of excess wire t Insert the en...

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