Maxford USA de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth V2 Instruction Manual Download Page 12

 

Copyright Maxford USA 2019

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS! 

IX.  INITIAL SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS

1.

 

Check the 

C.G.

 point, which is about 263

measured at the center of the upper wing center section.

2.

 

Perform a radio range check with the engine running.

3.

 

Adjust the control-surface throws:

Elevator:

 30 degrees up / down

Rudder:

 30 degrees left / right

Ailerons:

 30 degrees up / down

4.

 

Check the heat-shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary,
dedicated covering-material 
areas. Always use low heat to prevent any possible damage the covering mylar. 
retighten from time to time, being especially careful to ke

5.

 

Check/adjust servo centering, direction and end
you pull the right stick toward you, the elevator should deflect upwards; push the right stick to 
the right and the right aileron should de
downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the 
rear of the fuselage. Review your radio’s instruction manual if you require assistance with any 
radio-related installation or servo

6.

 

Double-check the security of the engine/motor 
and other connections throughout the airframe are secure.

7.

 

Double-check the control directions of the throttle, ailero

8.

 

As with all radio-controlled model airplanes, this model must pass the radio range ground 
check recommended by your radio’s manufacturer, or you may not safely fly.

9.

 

Get into the habit of moving your transmitter’s throttle to minimu
radio system, and carefully break
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!  ASSEMBLY IS FINISHED!

 

ADJUSTMENTS AND PREFLIGHT CHECKS  

point, which is about 263-mm (about 10.35 in) behind the leading edge 

measured at the center of the upper wing center section. 

range check with the engine running. 

surface throws: 

30 degrees up / down 

30 degrees left / right 

30 degrees up / down

  

shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary,

material heat gun/iron to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened 

Always use low heat to prevent any possible damage the covering mylar. 

retighten from time to time, being especially careful to keep the edges well sealed.
Check/adjust servo centering, direction and end-point adjustments. If you fly mode 2, when 
you pull the right stick toward you, the elevator should deflect upwards; push the right stick to 
the right and the right aileron should deflect upwards and the left aileron should deflect 
downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the 
rear of the fuselage. Review your radio’s instruction manual if you require assistance with any 

installation or servo-adjustment questions. 

check the security of the engine/motor cowl and make certain that all screws, clevises 

and other connections throughout the airframe are secure. 

check the control directions of the throttle, ailerons, elevator and rudder.

controlled model airplanes, this model must pass the radio range ground 

check recommended by your radio’s manufacturer, or you may not safely fly.
Get into the habit of moving your transmitter’s throttle to minimum before turning ON your 
radio system, and carefully break-in and operate your engine or electric power system 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

 

RS190529

 

 

mm (about 10.35 in) behind the leading edge 

shrink covering material’s joints and surfaces; if necessary, carefully use a 

iron to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened 

Always use low heat to prevent any possible damage the covering mylar. Recheck and 

ep the edges well sealed. 

point adjustments. If you fly mode 2, when 

you pull the right stick toward you, the elevator should deflect upwards; push the right stick to 

flect upwards and the left aileron should deflect 

downwards; push the left stick left and the rudder should deflect to the left as viewed from the 
rear of the fuselage. Review your radio’s instruction manual if you require assistance with any 

and make certain that all screws, clevises 

ns, elevator and rudder. 

controlled model airplanes, this model must pass the radio range ground 

check recommended by your radio’s manufacturer, or you may not safely fly. 

m before turning ON your 

in and operate your engine or electric power system 

Summary of Contents for de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth V2

Page 1: ...succeeded and replaced by the during the early 1950s Many of the military surplus aircraft subsequently entered into civil operation Many nations have used the Tiger Moth in both military and civil ap...

Page 2: ...alent powered electric motor Dimensions and weights are approximate II PARTS LIST 1 Included items Pre covered fuselage wing panels ailerons empennage with elevator and rudder Cockpit hatch Landing ge...

Page 3: ...your radio s battery with any battery eliminator circuit V STORAGE FIELD SETUP PREFLIGHT CHECKS 1 Check the Mylar covering material s joints and surfaces If necessary carefully use an iron on medium h...

Page 4: ...A quality thoroughly tested model airplane kit and written photo instructions However the quality and capabilities of your finished model airplane depend on how you assemble it and your safety depends...

Page 5: ...nector to the control arm be careful to not let any nearby surfaces or a servo tester to center your servos before installation You may at http www maxfordusa com servo aspx String may be supplied to...

Page 6: ...tisfactory part please read the following after sales service and return policy and instructions After sales service and return policy and instructions 1 Inspect your order upon delivery for any missi...

Page 7: ...on servo to servo mounting blocks with servo s screws Install servo mounting plate with screws 2 Insert hinges and aileron into wing then use CA to fix them 3 Mount the aileron control horns and ailer...

Page 8: ...fuselage bottom rudder servos and throttle servo if set up for gas in the servo tray Connect the clevises of the two sets of elevator pull pull wires to the elevator servo arm Install rudder cable rin...

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Page 10: ...he Step5 Assembling the wing and installing the wing flying wires Install the lower wing center section to the fuselage test fit the lower wing lower wing panels Test fit Maxlok tab with center sectio...

Page 11: ...ay not be controllable in flight Step 6 Install the engine and engine cowl Use the specific dimensions of your engine to locate and drill holes into the mount s firewall then attach the engine with th...

Page 12: ...possible damage the covering mylar retighten from time to time being especially careful to keep the edges well sealed Check adjust servo centering direction and end point adjustments If you fly mode 2...

Page 13: ...r safety depends on how you use and fly it Any testing flying and use of this model airplane is done entirely at your own risk PLEASE ENJOY YOUR HOBBY AND FLY SAFELY HAPPY LANDING Manufactured and dis...

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