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7)  Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube.
Position the engine between the mounts. Use
four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the
engine to the mount as shown.

Machine screw M4x30mm.

9)  Move the throttle stick to the closed position
and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 2.5mm
hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures
the throttle pushrod wire. Make sure to use
threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate
loose.

Screw.

Pushrod wire.

INSTALLING NOSE RETRACTABLE

LANDING GEAR.

8)  Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the
connector over the pushrod wire. Center the
throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn
perpendicular to the servo center line.

  Locate the items ceccessary to install the
Retractable landing gear as shown.

Trim and cut.

Pushrod wire.

Summary of Contents for LANCAIR LEGACY

Page 1: ...e MS 160 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Specifications Wingspan 70 9in 180cm Wingarea 613 8sq in 39 6sqdm Weight 9 7 10 6lbs 4 4 4 8kg Length 58 8in 149 3cm Engine 0 75 0 91cu in 2 stroke 1 00 1 25cu in 4 stroke Radio 6channelswith 11 servos Electricconversion optional ...

Page 2: ...ction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your LANCAIR LEGACY Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RES...

Page 3: ...y adhere the hinges in place per the steps that follow using a high quality thin C A glue Note 1 Carefully remove the flap from one of the wing panels Note the position of the hinges 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and flap and place a T pin in the center of each hinge Slide each hinge into the aileron until the T pin is snug against the aileron This will help ensure an equal amount of hin...

Page 4: ...tructed of a special material that allows the C A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge securely bonding it to the wood structure of the wing panel and flap hinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the flap to the wing panel hinge line Note 7 Repeat this process with the other wing panel securely hinging the flap in place 6 Using C ...

Page 5: ...p of 1 64 or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron T pin C A glue 8 After both ailerons are securely hinged firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out Do this by carefully applying medium pressure trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel Use caution not to crush the wing structure 7 Repeat this proces...

Page 6: ...ailerons HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons Aileron Fiberglass control horn INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Epoxy Install the flap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn Epoxy Epoxy C A Hinge ...

Page 7: ...Thread locker glue ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Locate the items necessary to install the engine mount included with your model 2 Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall Tighten the screws Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose 4x30mm Fiberglass control horn Fiberglass control horn Elevator Fibergl...

Page 8: ...er ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage it may be difficult to determine which is which FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 7 Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage Guide the...

Page 9: ...LLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Throttle servo Elevator servo THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Adjustable Servo connector Servo arm Loctite secure 1 PCS Throttle servo arm Elevator servo arm Rudder and Steering servo arm 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron s...

Page 10: ...be hole 3 Use a drill to drill the four holes in the engine mount rails 4 On the fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube pre drill 4mm 4mm INSTALLING THE SWITCH 3 32 Hole Install the switch into the precut hole in the side in the fuselage Trim and cut Switch 150mm MOUNTING THE ENGINE 1 Position the engine with the drive washer 150mm forward of the firewall as shown 2 Use a pin dr...

Page 11: ...d Use a 2 5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose Screw Pushrod wire INSTALLING NOSE RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR 8 Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire Center the throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn perpendicular to the servo center line Locate the...

Page 12: ...ANCAIR LEGACY Instruction Manual 12 Screw Screw 1 Install Wheel 2 Install Nose landing gear at the Fuselage Axle Nose Retractable landing gear Axle Wheel Collar Axle Wheel Collar Wheel 2mm Pen Drill 2mm ...

Page 13: ...13 www seagullmodels com 2 Crimp Cable end M3 clevis Metal connector M3x15mm Screw 3 Install Retractable landing gear pushrod Retract pushrod M2 lock nut M2 clevis 30mm 1 1 2 Cable Steering ...

Page 14: ...e Make this out of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the c...

Page 15: ...ure the motor Please see picture shown Blind nut 4mm ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION 1 Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model 2 Attach the electric motor box to the firewall suitable with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and firewall Using epoxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall Please see pictures below M4x20mm ...

Page 16: ...ller comes in contact with it M4x20mm Balsa sticks 150mm 4 Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage Tighten the screws using machine screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in position Epoxy Electric Motor Epoxy Tie wraps Speed control 5 Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor Make s...

Page 17: ...s indicated Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 3 Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the blocks 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 5 Use dental floss to secure the c...

Page 18: ...ithout using accelerator 8 A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string Electric wire Small weight String String ...

Page 19: ...nstall it with four wood screws Wing Aileron M2 lock nut AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M2 lock nut M2 clevis 30mm 70mm INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo Wing Flap M2 lock nut Aileron Wing Aileron Repeat the procedure for the other aileron servo Wing M2x10mm ...

Page 20: ...n Manual 20 M3x15mm INSTALLING RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR 1 Locate the items necessary to install the retractable landing gear as shown 2 Install Retractable landing gear at the Wing 3 Install Wheel Screw 2mm Pen 2mm Wheel Washer ...

Page 21: ...21 www seagullmodels com Wheel collar Screw Screw RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR PUSHROD INSTALLATION 1 Locate items necessary to install landing gear pushrod M3x10mm M3x10mm ...

Page 22: ...a mark Use a triangle and extend this mark from back to front across the top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the trailing edge of the stabilizer 4 With the stabilizer held firmly in place use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer Draw center line 2 Using a ...

Page 23: ...ayer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Slide the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all of your mea surements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or mask ing tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol 1 Using a modeling knife remove the cov...

Page 24: ... stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage 4 When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical sta bilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bot tom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also Set the stabilizer in place and realign Double check all ...

Page 25: ...e 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration APPLY THE DECALS 1 If all the decals are precut and ready to stick Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid in their location 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a...

Page 26: ...up to 10mm forward or back to change the flying characteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smoothness and arrow like tracking but it may then require more speed for take off and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend With the wing attache...

Page 27: ...S 60mm Ailerons High Rate Up 18 mm Down 18 mm Low Rate Up 12 mm Down 12 mm Elevator High Rate Up 20 mm Down 20 mm Low Rate Up 15 mm Down 15 mm Rudder High Rate Right 30 mm Left 30 mm Low Rate Right 20 mm Left 20 mm Flap Mid 18 mm Full 25 mm ...

Page 28: ...ation which could lead to engine and or air frame failure PREFLIGHT CHECK D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carbu retor barrel If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up and t...

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