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SIG MFG. CO., INC. is totally committed to your success in both assembling and flying the Cabinaire. Should you encounter any 
problem building this kit or discover any missing or damaged parts, please feel free to contact us by mail or telephone.

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The craftsmanship, attention to detail and actions of the builder/flyer of this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the 
airworthiness, flight performance and safety of the finished model. SIG MFG. CO's obligation shall be to replace those parts of 
the kit proven to be defective or missing. The user shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and 
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Sig Cabinaire SIGFF20 Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Cabinaire SIGFF20

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Page 2: ...l If you are inexperienced at covering with Japanese tissue omit the 1 16 square stringers from the sides and top of the fuselage Covering will be much easier and can be done in larger pieces Landing Gear Sandwich the landing gear wire between the 2 pieces of 1 16 x 3 8 over the pattern on the plans Before the glue dries completely clamp the assembly tightly between two flat surfaces so the wire i...

Page 3: ...nt the fin to the stabilizer as shown Then cut a slot in the fuselage top covering to let the front half of the fin slide into the fuselage Then slide the stabilizer onto the rear of the fuselage and cement Do not forget the 1 16 x 1 8 x 1 8 incidence block under the rear edge of the stabilizer Note that the front edges of the fin and stabilizer are not cemented to the fuselage at this time Attach...

Page 4: ...as shown in the drawing Right and left wing should look alike you shouldn t see the top of one wing and the bottom of the other The fin should point straight ahead and the stabilizer should be flat This does not mean that the stabilizer and the wing sit on the fuselage at the same angle The wing will be tilted upward more than the tail A model can be made to fly with twisted surfaces but it s conf...

Page 5: ... changing the thickness of the incidence block under it Lower the front edge or raise the rear edge See drawing But make SMALL changes 1 32 at a time If a change of more than 1 16 is needed go back and perform the Preflight checks again It s likely your Classic is incorrectly balanced tail heavy or the surfaces are warped Diving A model that darts quickly into the ground without swooping or stalli...

Page 6: ...under control Power On Turns Because of the effects of the rotating propeller models usually turn better in one direction than the other Your plans will say which way to circle Don t circle any tighter than necessary Circles smaller than about 50 ft diameter are tricky If you have plenty of flying space turns can be as large as you like The drawing shows how side thrust is used to control power on...

Page 7: ...r AFTER the knot has been securely tied Use just enough to make the motor barely damp If it s too juicy it will splatter all over the inside of the fuselage Next make a strong wire hook like a teacup hook and lock it VERY TIGHTLY in the chuck of a hand drill Then while your helper holds the model by the rear rubber peg and the cowling stretch the motor out the front of the model to about twice its...

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Page 9: ... 0215 SIG WEB SITE www sigmfg com Copyright SIG Mfg Co Inc SIG MFG CO INC Montezuma Iowa 50171 0520 LIMIT OF LIABILITY The craftsmanship attention to detail and actions of the builder flyer of this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the airworthiness flight performance and safety of the finished model SIG MFG CO s obligation shall be to replace those parts of the kit proven to be defecti...

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