SIG Helio Courier Assembly Instructions Manual Download Page 6

Your First Flights

 
1.

 
Make sure that all flying surfaces are straight and warp free.

 
2.

 
Wind the motor about 100 turns.

 
3.

 
Point the nose of the model into any gentle breeze that may be blowing.

 
4.

 
Release the propeller and after it starts turning gently toss the model aiming the nose at a point on the ground 100' in front 
of you. Adjust the model to circle while gradually increasing the number of turns in the motor. Adjustments can be made by 
gently bending the tail surfaces and wing trailing edge.

 
5.

 
A properly trimmed model will circle to the left while climbing under power, level out as the power runs down and transitions 
into a right hand circling glide.

 

 
 

WARRANTY

Herr Engineering Corp. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both materials and workmanship at the time of purchase. 
This warranty does not cover any component damaged buy use or modification. In no case shall Herr Engineering 
Corporation's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further Herr Engineering Corp. reserves the right to 
change or modify this warranty without notice. 
In that Herr Engineering Corporation has no control over the assembly or use, no liability shall be assumed or accepted for 
any damage resulting from the use by the user during construction of the kit or the use of the final user assembled product. 
By the act of building this kit and/or using the final user assembled product, the user accepts all liability. 
If the buyer and/or user is not prepared to accept all of the liability associated with this product, he is advised to immediately 
return this kit in new and unused condition to the place of purchase for a full refund.

© Copyright SIG Mfg. Co., Inc.

SIG MFG. CO., INC............Montezuma, Iowa 50171-0520

LIMIT OF LIABILITY:

 

In use of our products, Sig Mfg. Co.'s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product proven to be defective. 
User shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and shall assume all risk and liability in connection 
therewith.

Summary of Contents for Helio Courier

Page 1: ...ion Manual 1 Molded Plastic Propeller 1 Propeller Shaft 2 Brass Washer 1 Nylon Propeller Bearing 2 Plastic Wheels 1 3 16 x60 Rubber Strip 2 Plastic Wheel Retainers 5 Laser Cut Sheets Tools and Building Supplies You will need the following items to assemble this model You must read and follow all of the manufactures instructions provided with these items Glue CA White Glue Sigment or Ambroid all wo...

Page 2: ...llowing pages as a guide It is possible that several of the laser cut parts may not be completely cut through If this is the case you can free the part from the sheet quickly using an X acto knife NOTE The slight discoloration on the edges of the laser cut parts may be removed by lightly sanding the edges with 400 grit sandpaper ...

Page 3: ...center section 9 Remove the pins from the wing center section and rotate the wing so that the right bottom spar is in full contact with the plan PIace this spar in the proper position on the plan and pin the spar to the plan 10 Cut the 3 32 x 1 4 trailing edge to length and pin it into position over the right wing plan 11 Glue seven W 4 ribs into position to the bottom right spar and the trailing ...

Page 4: ...nd F 5B 37 Glue the 1 16 sq strips into position on the bottom rear fuselage between F 5 and the aft end 38 Glue the rudder to the rear of the fuselage The forward end of R 1 fits into the slot in F 13 Use care to make sure that the rudder is straight and aligned properly 39 Glue the 1 16 sq strips to the top rear of the fuselage between F 6 and the tail 40 Glue the nose block pieces NB 1 NB 2 NB ...

Page 5: ...ided 62 Balance the model at the position shown on the plan 63 Your Helio Courier is now complete Beginners Note These instructions were written assuming that the builder has previous building experience If this is your flrst model then we recommend that you purchase a copy of the following book Rubber Powered Model Airplanes By Don Ross This excellent book covers basic building and flying procedu...

Page 6: ...ng Corporation s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Herr Engineering Corp reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Herr Engineering Corporation has no control over the assembly or use no liability shall be assumed or accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user during construction of the kit or the use of the final user ...

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