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Made in Vietnam.

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

MS: SEA 68

“Graphics and specfications may change without notice”.

Kit features.

Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.

Ready-covered covering.

Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.

     Specifications

Wingspan--------------------------------------85.4 in------------------------------ 216cm.
Wing area------------------------------------ 1371 sq.in-------------------- 88.5 sq.dm.
Approximate flying weight---------------- 19 lbs--------------------------------- 8.6kg.
Length----------------------------------- ------ 71.5in------------------------------- 181cm.
Recommended engine size-------------------------------- 62cc  Gasoline Engine.
Radio  System  required 4 channels  with 6 digital servos/karbonite or metal
gear.
Flying skill level  Intermediate/advanced.

Item code : SEA 68.

Summary of Contents for SPARROW HAWK 62 CC

Page 1: ...eredcovering Photo illustratedstep by stepAssemblyManual Specifications Wingspan 85 4in 216cm Wing area 1371 sq in 88 5 sq dm Approximate flying weight 19 lbs 8 6kg Length 71 5in 181cm Recommended engine size 62cc Gasoline Engine Radio System required 4 channels with 6 digital servos karbonite or metal gear Flying skill level Intermediate advanced Item code SEA 68 ...

Page 2: ...SPONSIBILITY If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you 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 62c...

Page 3: ...he wing panel This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the aileron HINGING THE AILERONS 3 Slide the wing panel on the aileron until there is only a slight gap The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron Remove the T pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel A gap of 1 64 or less should be maintained between...

Page 4: ...d wing panel 6 Using C A remover debonder and a paper towel remove any excess C A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons Work the aileron up and down several times to work in t...

Page 5: ...ith the screws pro vided with your radio system AILERON CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION 2 Thread the screw insert the washer in to the hole from the top of surface Wipe away any excess epoxy on the wing and screw with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel Screw the M3 nut insert the washer in place as shown Alllow the epoxy to fully cure 1 Aileron control horn Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and light...

Page 6: ...using the radio system AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION Aileron pushrods assembly follow pictures below Pushrod L 114mm INSTALLING THE MAIN GEAR WIRES 3 x 15 mm Aileron control horn M lock nut 3 Wing bottom M nut 3 control horn Aluminium washer 3 2 mm 3 x 10 mm Loctite secure Wheel not included Pre drill at factory ...

Page 7: ...rill four 1 5mm pilot holes into the wing for the wood screws 3 Using the two landing gear straps as a guide mark the locations of the four 3 x 15mm mounting screws onto the wing sur face 5 The landing gear wire is held in place using two nylon landing gear straps and four 3mm x 15mm wood screws The straps should be located equal dis tance from the inside and outside ends of the wire Support mount...

Page 8: ...lue drying before the wing halves are aligned properly which may result in failure of the wing centre section during flight 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 Be careful do not to drill through the top ...

Page 9: ... 2 Remove the brace when satisfied with its fit ineach wing half Coat the dihedral brace with 30 minute epoxy Next pour some epoxy into the dihedral box in one wing panel Make sure you cover the top and bottom as well as the sides of the dihedral brace Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps Masking tape 1 Install the pushrod housing through the predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compart...

Page 10: ...lts Through the engine mount Spacess and Washers Insert the bolts Through the firewall and washell and lock nits Tighten use loctite to secure 1 Using a modeling knife carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of fuel line Connect one end of the line t...

Page 11: ...er stopper ex pands and seals the tank opening Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split Attach the fuel and pressure pipes to the tank The lower pipe is the feed and the upper two the pressure and fill The fill pipe is the next pipe 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 ...

Page 12: ...ne The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape Trim and cut Trim and cut Trim and cut Trim and cut TypeA2 TypeA1 TypeA3 TypeA4 TypeA5 Type B1 TypeA Type B Type A or B Type A or B Machine screw 3 x 15 mm ...

Page 13: ... the fuel to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuselage using the 3x15mm screws 4 Type B2 Type B3 Type B4 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side of the fuselage Switch Elevators Servos Rudder Servo Throttle Servo INSTALLING FIN SET 1 1 Remove the covering as same as pictures shown below Remove covering Because the size of servos diff...

Page 14: ...g sandpaper This will improve the bond of the epoxy to the cardboard horizontal fin Coat both sides of one half of the aluminium tube with 30 minute epoxy Next pour some epoxy into the cardboard horizontal fin Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps 4 Slide the two horizontal fin halves together and carefully align them at the possition on the fuselage Wipe away any excess epoxy using paper towels 3 Ins...

Page 15: ... horn Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn See picture below INSTALLATION FIN SET 2 Insert the aluminium tube to fuselage 162mm 128mm 162mm 128mm Rudder control horn 3x30mm 4x15mm ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION Elevator pushrods assembly follow pictures below ...

Page 16: ...e rudder control horn and at the servo arm Once adjustments are made secure the servo arm to the rudder arm servo using the screw that came with the servo M3 lock nut Cable wire See picture below MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL See pictures below RUDDER PULL PULL CABLE SYSTEM Right side Cable Pushrod Metal clevis Elevator pushrod Repeat the procedure for other elevator Center the servo using the radio sys...

Page 17: ...Y RECEIVER 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape See pic ture below 3x25mm M3 x10 mm 1 Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also M3 x10 mm 3x25 mm Spring Antenna Receiver INSTALLATION PILOT 2 x8 mm ...

Page 18: ...YING SPORT FLYING Ailerons 3 16 up 3 16 down Elevator 5 16 up 5 16 down Rudder 3 4 right 3 4 left 10 cm When balanced correctly the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers Bolt the wing to fuselage ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE To correct this move the battery and receiver forward or if this is not possible stick weight onto the firewall or use a brass heav...

Page 19: ...ble flights with your SPARROW HAWK 7 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage PREFLIGHT CHECK 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying 3 Double check the balance of the air plane Do this with the fuel tank empty 4 Check the control surfaces All should move in the correct direction and not bind in...

Page 20: ...ced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repai...

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