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Page 1: ...property Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R C flying site We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your airplane before its first flight Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane your radio control system and any other components purchased separately safety warning Get into racing the easy and fast way with the Fun Fighters ...
Page 2: ...important point or an assembly hint INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Global Hobby Distributors will not disclose the information it collects to outside parties We do not sell trade or rent your personal information to others Your privacy is important to us IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS In the USA Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA ...
Page 3: ...ng For racing we suggest using a speed propeller that matches the particular engine you re using For example if using a 32 size engine an 8 x 7 propeller would be ideal In general choose a propeller that will give you more rpm therefore more top speed For general sport flying use the standard propeller recommended by your engine manufacturer We do not recommend using an engine larger than recommen...
Page 4: ...2 Wheels q 4 Mounting Straps 8 M3 x 12mm Wood Screws 2 Wheel Spacers 2 Wheel Collars 2 M3 x 5mm Machine Screws LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY ELEVATORAND RUDDER CONTROLSYSTEMASSEMBLIES AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 2 3 1 8 80mm Threaded Pushrod Wires with 90º Bends 2 Adjustable Control Horns 2 Clevises q 2 Snap Keepers 6 C A Style Hinges 2 Hardwood Dowels 2 Plain Pushrod Wires q 3 Threaded Pushrod Wires ...
Page 5: ...s important to lightly roughen the gluing surfaces with 220 grit sandpaper This will allow the glue to stick better Also never glue directly to the covering material unless otherwise specified Always remove the covering material from the gluing surfaces prior to gluing the parts together When cutting away the covering material from the gluing surfaces be careful to cut only through the covering ma...
Page 6: ... C A could result in failure of the hinges during flight For flutter free control surfaces and crisp control response it is imperative that the hinges be glued in properly This is achieved by having the correct hinge gap and using plenty of thin C A glue Poor hinge installation can lead to control surface flutter which can result in a catastrophic failure of the airframe or loss of control of the ...
Page 7: ...urn the wing panel over and repeat for the other side of the hinges Allow the C A and the epoxy to fully cure then pivot the aileron up and down several times to free up the hinges and then repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second aileron to the other wing panel IMPORTANT Check the integrity of the hinges after the C A fully cures by gently pulling on the ailerons If one or more hinges f...
Page 8: ... no gaps in the center section joint Step 3 joining the wing panels When satisfied with the fit and alignment pull the wing panels apart and remove the wing joiner Apply a strip of masking tape to the top and bottom edges of the root rib of each wing panel The masking tape will prevent excess epoxy from getting onto the wing panels when you join them Working with only one wing panel for now apply ...
Page 9: ...owing parts FROM THE KIT You ll Need the following TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 30 Minute Epoxy q Thick C A q 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver Modeling Knife Straight Edge Ruler Pencil q Airplane Stand 1 Fuselage q 1 Radiator Scoop q 1 Wing Screw Doubler q 1 M3 x35mm Machine Screw q 1 M3 Flat Washer 220 Grit Sandpaper w Sanding Block Masking Tape Paper Towels Rubbing Alcohol Epoxy Mixing Sticks Epoxy Mixing Cups...
Page 10: ...adiator scoop in place until the epoxy fully cures Step 2 installing the wing screw doubler Cut away the covering material from over the top and bottom of the predrilled wing screw mounting hole in the leading edge of the wing The predrilled hole is located on the centerline of the wing 1 1 8 28mm behind the leading edge Cut away the covering material from over the predrilled hole in the wing scre...
Page 11: ...asking Tape Paper Towels Rubbing Alcohol Epoxy Mixing Sticks Epoxy Mixing Cups Step 1 aligning the horizontal stabilizer q Remove the elevator halves from the stabilizer and set them aside for now Cut away the covering material from over the top and bottom of the two slots in the middle of the stabilizer The first slot is located 5 8 16mm behind the leading edge and the second slot is located 2 3 ...
Page 12: ...isfied with the alignment Step 2 installing the horizontal stabilizer Once you re satisfied with the alignment draw a line on each side of the bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage WARNING When cutting through the covering to remove it in the next procedure cut with only enough pressure to cut through only the covering itself Cutting down into the balsa structure could weaken the st...
Page 13: ...ment draw an outline around the base of the stabilizer onto both the fuselage and the horizontal stabilizer Cut away the covering material from the gluing surfaces then glue the stabilizer into place using a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy While the glue is setting up use a builder s triangle to ensure that the stabilizer is perpendicular 90º to the horizontal stabilizer q Glue one stabilizer f...
Page 14: ...er so that the crankshaft will line up with the cowl ring Test fit the tail wheel wire into the precut hole and groove in the rudder When properly aligned the tail wheel wire should rest within the groove and the front edge of the tail wheel wire should be flush with the leading edge of the rudder If it s not you will need to cut the groove slightly deeper IMPORTANT Double check that the tail whee...
Page 15: ...ts your engine s crankshaft then push the adapter ring firmly into the spinner backplate Mark the locations of the engine mounting holes onto the engine mounting beams Remove the engine and drill 5 64 2mm diameter pilot holes through the engine mounting beams at the marks you drew then enlarge the pilot holes using a 1 8 3mm diameter drill bit IMPORTANT Be careful that you drill the holes straight...
Page 16: ... servos Step 2 Assembling the elevator pushrod Cut one hardwood dowel to a length on 9 1 4 235mm Drill one 5 64 2mm diameter hole through the center of the hardwood dowel 1 25mm in from one end q Drill two 5 64 2mm diameter holes through the center of the opposite end of the hardwood dowel Position one hole 1 25mm in from the end and the second hole 1 1 8 28mm in from the end IMPORTANT Drill the t...
Page 17: ...terline of the control horn should be 3 8 10mm out from the inside edge of the elevator half measured at the hinge line and the clevis attachment holes should be lined up over the hinge line The base of the control horn should be angled slightly toward the pushrod exit slot too so that it will line up with the elevator pushrod wire when it s installed Drill 5 64 2mm diameter pilot holes through th...
Page 18: ...w a mark on the elevator pushrod wire where it crosses the hole that you enlarged in the servo arm Remove the masking tape and move the elevator halves up and down several times to ensure that the linkage assembly does not bind It should operate smoothly in both directions Both elevator halves should be even with each other and they should both produce the same amount of control throw throughout t...
Page 19: ...f the rudder hinge line and 3 4 19mm up from the bottom of the fuselage Step 7 installing the rudder pushrod assembly Slide the rudder pushrod assembly into the fuselage and guide the threaded pushrod wire out through the rudder pushrod exit slot Use a couple of pieces of masking tape taped between the rudder and the stabilizer to hold the rudder centered Thread one clevis onto the pushrod wire an...
Page 20: ...ith Sanding Drum IMPORTANT The rudder pushrod passes close to the wing mounting bulkhead In some cases it might be necessary to cut a shallow relief in the edge of the bulkhead so that the pushrod doesn t rub against or get caught on the bulkhead Step 1 installing the throttle servo Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto your throttle servo making sure to install the collets with the f...
Page 21: ...in C A to it Allow the C A to fully cure before proceeding Connect your radio system and check that the throttle servo output shaft is rotating in the correct direction then position the throttle control stick and the throttle trim lever to their lowest positions Slide the adjustable pushrod connector assembly onto the pushrod wire then install the servo horn onto the servo making sure that it s a...
Page 22: ... of the rubber stopper and slide the small diameter metal plate over the tubes at the rear of the rubber stopper Measure the distance that the two aluminum tubes protrude from the front of the stopper assembly This distance should be 3 8 10mm Secure one end of the silicone fuel tubing onto the end of the clunk Slide the silicone fuel tubing with the clunk attached onto the end of the aluminum fuel...
Page 23: ...NG THE fuel tank Cut two pieces of silicone fuel tubing not included to a length of 6 152mm and install them to the aluminum tubes at the front of the fuel tank PRO TIP Mark the ends of the silicone tubing vent and pick up so you don t confuse them when it comes time to connect them to the engine later on Feed the ends of the fuel tubing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and slide the fu...
Page 24: ...e gluing the aileron servo tray into place in the next procedure remember to cut away the covering material from over the gluing surfaces and to use a generous amount of glue to fill the narrow gap caused by the wing s dihedral angle Install the aileron servo into the servo tray making sure to drill 1 16 1 6mm diameter pilot holes for the mounting screws IMPORTANT When installed the servo output s...
Page 25: ...he masking tape and move the ailerons up and down several times to ensure that the linkage assembly does not bind It should operate smoothly in both directions LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION You ll Need the following parts FROM THE KIT You ll Need the following TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 2 Phillips Head Screwdriver q Modeling Knife q Electric Drill q 2 Landing Gear Wires 2 Wheels q 4 Mounting Straps 8 M3 x 12m...
Page 26: ...not to drill through the top of the wing Repeat the previous procedures to install the remaining two mounting straps and secure the second landing gear wire into place Step 2 installing the wheels Push one wheel spacer completely onto each axle Slide one wheel onto each axle then secure the wheels into place using two wheel collars and two M3 x 5mm machine screws COWLING INSTALLATION You ll Need t...
Page 27: ...Remove the cowling and measure the distance from the three marks that you just drew to the center of the firewall Write these measurements down They will be transferred to the cowling to ensure that the cowl mounting screws are positioned correctly Slide the cowling back into position and realign it then use pieces of masking tape to hold it securely in place q Measure forward from the back edge o...
Page 28: ...ed the following parts FROM THE KIT You ll Need the following TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Formula 560 Canopy Glue 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver Modeling Knife Electric Drill 5 64 2mm Drill Bit Straight Edge Ruler q 1 Canopy Pencil q Airplane Stand q 220 Grit Sandpaper with Sanding Block Masking Tape q Paper Towels Cut out the canopy along the molded scribe line then sand the edges of the canopy smooth and st...
Page 29: ... run the antenna out the bottom of the fuselage behind the wing saddle and secure it to the tail wheel wire using a rubber band and an antenna mount made from an extra servo horn Mount the switch to the fuselage side opposite the muffler and connect the battery lead to the switch and the switch and servo leads to the receiver Servo Horn Cut Antenna To Tail Wheel Wire Modified Servo Arm Rubber Band...
Page 30: ... flown when racing CONTROL THROWS Ailerons 5 16 8mm Up and 5 16 8mm Down Elevator 11 16 17mm Up and 11 16 17mm Down Rudder 3 4 20mm Right and 3 4 20mm Left TEST FLYING GENERAL SPORT FLYING The control throws are measured from the widest point of the control surfaces VERY IMPORTANT After you are finished adjusting the pushrods and control throws we strongly suggest installing 3 8 10mm long pieces o...
Page 31: ... of the spinner touches the propeller You may need to enlarge the spinner cutouts to fit You should complete a successful range check of your radio equipment prior to each new day of flying or prior to the first flight of a new or repaired model You should perform your initial turn after take off away from the flight line and or spectator area You should not knowingly operate your R C radio system...
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