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using the directions in this assembly manual.
ESC ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (supplied): An 18 amp
Brushless type Electronic Speed Control is included. This ESC is
completely factory wired with exception of the battery connector
leads.
PROPELLER (supplied): A SIG 8-1/2 x 8 EP propeller is
furnished with this model. This propeller provides excellent flight
performance throughout the model's flight envelope.
BATTERY PACK (not supplied): The included motor/ESC
combination is designed to use 3-cell Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
battery packs in the 900 - 1400 mAh capacities. Properly charged,
these packs deliver excellent power and duration for the KADET
EP-42B.
NOTE: Be aware that as battery pack sizes go up in capacity, so
does their weight. In turn, this can effect the recommended Center
of Gravity location for this model. Use the pack size and capacity
that best suits the model in terms of the C.G. location. See the
"Balance Your Airplane" section of this manual for more details.
BATTERY CHARGER (not supplied): FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY
AND PERFORMANCE, YOU MUST ONLY USE A BATTERY
CHARGER DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHARGING
LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES!
Most modern Lithium Polymer battery chargers additionally include
the capability of "balancing" the available voltage from the cells,
ensuring that the battery pack is at peak capacity at the end of the
charge cycle. This translates to better flight times and a longer life
from the battery pack.
RADIO EQUIPMENT:
The KADET EP-42B gets its great flight performance from many
factors, but two of the most important factors are its lightweight and
generous wing area. The lighter the final weight is, the better this
airplane will fly! Since this model is factory built and covered, you
can only realistically control the finished, ready-to-fly weight by
choosing the most appropriate radio equipment for a model of this
size. In short, the flight performance of your KADET EP-42B will
be directly controlled by the weight of the radio equipment you
choose to put in it. Maximum performance can only be achieved
with lightweight components.
RECEIVER: A small or "micro" size receiver should be used in this
model due to weight and size constraints. In our flight tests of the
KADET EP-42B, we have used the following dual conversion
receivers:
Receiver Weight
FMA M5 11 grams
Hitec Electron 6 19 grams
NOTE: Single conversion receivers can also be used as long as you
are aware of the potential for interference from other transmitters.
SERVOS: Standard servos, the ones that come with most sport
radio systems, are too big and too heavy for the KADET EP-42B.
You will need smaller servos. In our flight tests of the KADET
EP-42B, we have used the following servos:
Servo Weight Torque
Hitec HS-55 7.9 grams 15 in/oz
Airtronics 94091 9.0 grams 18 in/oz
NOTE: Any other brand of servo that is in the same size and
torque range will also work just fine.
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INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on your purchase of the SIG KADET EP-42B. The
KADET EP-42B is the latest addition to the long line of legendary
SIG KADET trainers. Did you know that the first SIG KADET was
introduced in 1973! Since that time, thousands upon thousands of
student pilots have successfully learned to fly R/C with a SIG
KADET. Even expert pilots enjoy flying a SIG KADET now and
then for an easygoing change of pace. Flying low and slow on a
dead calm summer evening provides a satisfaction that can't be
matched with other types of models.
The KADET EP-42B represents a major milestone in the history of
SIG KADETS. This is the first ever electric powered SIG KADET
kit! This blending of the legendary KADET flying characteristics
with a state-of-the-art brushless electric power system has
produced a marvelous little R/C ship, that is a pure joy to fly. It's
small enough to carry around in your vehicle completely
assembled and ready to fly almost anywhere, anytime! Unlike
most other small electric powered models, the KADET EP-42B has
a light wing loading - light enough to make you forget that you are
flying an electric airplane. That overweight, heavy, afraid-to-slow-
it-down feeling you may have experienced with other electric
airplanes is gone!
Assembly of your SIG KADET EP-42B ARF is fast and simple
when following the detailed instructions in this manual. A low parts
count and professional engineering ensure quick and easy
assembly. All parts are CAD-drawn, laser-cut, and jig assembled,
which means that everything fits the way it should! We urge you to
read this instruction manual completely before starting assembly,
to familiarize yourself with the parts and the assembly sequence.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LEARNING TO FLY R/C
The KADET EP-42B ARF is certainly a suitable model for learning
to fly R/C. However, it is important to understand that if you have
never flown an R/C airplane before, you will need to find and use a
qualified R/C flight instructor. The instructor should make the first
test flight of the new airplane, to make sure it "trims out" to fly
properly. After that, he can teach you how to fly the airplane.
Without an instructor, your chance of a successful first R/C flight is
less than 1 in 1000. You will most likely crash and destroy your new
airplane! With a qualified instructor, your chance of learning to fly
R/C is nearly 100%. So, if this is your first radio control model
airplane, DO NOT attempt to fly it without a qualified instructor. It's
the fastest, most efficient way to become a good R/C pilot. And
you'll make a new R/C flying buddy.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM:
MOTOR (supplied):
Your KADET EP-42B comes with a powerful
90-watt brushless motor, ready to easily and quickly install