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Arising Star

Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Hand-made Almost Ready to Fly R/C Model Aircraft.

Additional items required.

Engine.
4 Channel or greater Radio Control system.
Glues.
Tools.
Starting Equipment.

Made in Vietnam.

Specifications:

Wingspan _________________________ 63 in, 160cm.
Wing area ________________ 645 sq. in, 41.6 sq. dm.
Approximate flying weight _________ 5-6 lbs, 2.3-2.7kg.
Recommended engine size __ .40-.46 cu. in 2-stroke.
.50 cu. in 4-stroke.
Recommended R/C ________ 4 channel with 4 servos.
Flying skill level ________________________ Beginner.

Kit features.

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Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.

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Ready-covered—including decals, trim & covering.

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Factory-installed pushrod.

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Factory-installed engine mount.

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Comprehensive hardware pack including wheels, tank, spats, undercarriage, spinner.

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Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.

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Summary of Contents for Arising Star

Page 1: ... in 41 6 sq dm Approximate flying weight _________ 5 6 lbs 2 3 2 7kg Recommended engine size __ 40 46 cu in 2 stroke 50 cu in 4 stroke Recommended R C ________ 4 channel with 4 servos Flying skill level________________________ Beginner Kit features Ready made minimal assembly finishing required Ready covered includingdecals trim covering Factory installedpushrod Factory installedenginemount Compre...

Page 2: ...ou contact your R C supplier and join your local R C Model Flying Club R C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R C flight They will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 40 46 cu in 2 stroke engine 50 cu in 4 stroke engine 4 channel radio with four servos ...

Page 3: ...ottom as well as the sides of the dihedral brace Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps 1 Test fit the wing tube into each wing half The brace should slide in easily up to the centreline that you drew If not use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block and sand down the edges and ends of the brace until it fits properly WING ASSEMBLY NOTE We highly recommend using 30 minute epoxy as it is stronger and p...

Page 4: ...of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 2 Remove the aileron servo Place the mount onto the wing aligning the cutout in the mount with the cutout in the wing The two notches in the mount should face the leading edge of the wing 3 While holding the servo mount firmly in place trace around it using a pen 8 Peel off the backing from the self adhesive covering strip Apply the strip to the ce...

Page 5: ... lead ing edge of the wing using the wood screws provided with your radio system Drill 1 16 pilot holes through the mount before installing the screws This will prevent the wood from splitting 1 Thread one nylon adjustable control horn onto each aileron torque rod Thread the horns on until they are flush with the ends of the torque rods 2 Thread one nylon clevis at least 5 16 onto each of the two ...

Page 6: ...age sur face 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the two main gear mount ing slots located in the bottom of the fuselage 4 Slide the pushrod wires through the connectors as shown 5 With both the aileron servo and the ai lerons centered Tighten the set screws on the connectors Pushrod wire Connector 4 Insert the main gear wire into the mounting slot 5 Remove the two straps and th...

Page 7: ...truding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of silicon fuel line not included to 2 1 4 long Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pickup and the other end to the nylon pickup tube 3 Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º angle This tube is the vent tube Connector 4 Carefully heat the vent tube using a heat gun...

Page 8: ...ube should rest just below the top of the tank It should not touch the top of the tank 7 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split Use pieces off foam rubber to hold the tank in place Be careful the tank or the foam ...

Page 9: ...ws are tight before proceeding 6 Attach the Z Bend in the pushrod wire to the throttle arm on the carburetor You will need to remove the throttle arm from the car buretor to be able to attach the Z bend When complete reattach the throttle arm to the car buretor 1 Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment The pushrod housing should protru...

Page 10: ... the stabilizer into place in the pre cut slot in the rear of the fuselage The stabi lizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone The spinner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it does use a sharp modeling knife and carefu...

Page 11: ...rything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area 8 After the epoxy has fully cured re move the masking tape or T pins used to hold the stabilizer in place Carefully inspect the glue joints Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that may exist that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a ...

Page 12: ...the bottom edge of the stabilizer and the bottom and top edges of the filler block Leave the covering in place on the sides of the filler block 4 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Using a triangle check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori zontal stabilizer When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the c...

Page 13: ...light bends in the wires so they will align with the control horns without binding 1 Install the elevator pushrod into the fuse lage To help make installation easier thread string down through the elevator pushrod ex its and into the servo compartment in the fu selage Tie the thread to the threaded pushrod wires of the elevator pushrod Pull the pushrod through the exit slots PUSHROD INSTALLATION T...

Page 14: ...tening may cause the threads to strip not bind in any way If they do bind loosen the set screws in the outer wheel collars and move the collars out a small amount Retighten the set screws INSTALLING THE RECEIVERAND BATTERY 1 Plug the four servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rub...

Page 15: ...eceiver for the antenna to exit Route the antenna out of the fuselage and secure it to the vertical stabi lizer using a rubber band and a modified servo arm See picture as below 3 Place your fingers on the masking tape and carefully lift the plane 4 If the nose of the plane falls the plane is nose heavy To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage If this is not possibl...

Page 16: ...t of balance propeller will cause excessive vi bration which could lead to engine and or air frame failure INITIAL FLYING SPORT FLYING Ailerons 3 8 up 3 8 down Elevator 3 8 up 3 8 down Rudder 1 2 right 1 2 left AEROBATIC FLYING Ailerons 1 2 up 1 2 down Elevator 5 8 up 5 8 down Rudder 1 right 1 left Do not use the aerobatic settings for initial test flying or sport flying 4 By moving the position o...

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