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1.60 cubic inch displacement 2-stroke(glow)

Requires:  6 channel

                        

2

 

low

 

profile

 

retract

 

servos

-

 

radio

 

w/

 

7

 

standard

 

servos

 

and

 

Specifications

Wing  Span
Wing  Area
Flying  Weight
Fuselage  Length

80  in  /  2030  mm
1138  sq  in  /  73.4  sq  dm 
13  lb  /  5850  g
68  in  /  1730  mm

It  is  designed  for  maximum  performance.  Please  seek  advice  if  one  is  not  familiar  with  this  kind  of 

engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. 

Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick 

reference.

Warning!  This  model  is  not  a  toy.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SPITFIRE G.S.

EAD

R

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Y

T

-T

S

O

O

-F

M

L

L

Y

A

ARF      

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*

FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED

ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF)  SERIES

MADE IN CHINA

A154PO29381404

Summary of Contents for SPITFIRE G.S.

Page 1: ...se seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind of engine powered precision model Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries Remember safety is the most important thing Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference Warning This model is not a toy INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPITFIRE G S EAD R Y T T S O O F M L L Y A ARF Specifications are subject to change with...

Page 2: ...RE YOU BEGIN PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P 1 P 2 P 12 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read through the manual before you begin so you will have an overall idea of what to do Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following 1 2 3 3mm Do not overlook this symbol Cut off shaded portion Peel off shaded portion covering film Pay close attention here Pierce the shaded portion coveri...

Page 3: ...TIE 1 5x8x500mm 1 pc DOUBLE SIDE TAPE 40x160mm 1 pc PLYWOOD 3x42x125mm For Fixing Fuel Tank 1 pc BALSA 8x8x42mm For Throttle Servo Stand 2 pcs 11 THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1 2x350mm 1 pc w Plastic Tube d2xD3x170mm 1 pc ANTI VIBRATION MOUNT 4C 120 PL5214092 1 set INCLUDE SOCKET HEAD SCREW M4x35mm 4 pcs SCREW KM3x20mm 8 pcs WASHER d4xD12mm 8 pcs NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M3 8 pcs NYLON INSERT LOCK NUT M4 4 pcs...

Page 4: ...rew 8 M2 Nut 8 16 d2xD5 Washer Covering Film 8 PWA2 3 8mmScrew x PWA2 3x8mm d2xD5mm Washer PM2x8mm M2 NUT Bottom View Aileron Servo lead 2mm 1mm Pre glued L Retract Servos R Wheel Down Wheel up Wheel Down Wheel up 32mm Travel 32mm Travel Plywood 3x28x62mm or A154PO29381404 ...

Page 5: ...ol surfaces Push Rod 1 8x110mm Ø PB2x14mm Screw PWA2x8 mm Screw PB2x25mm Screw 6 6 The existing slots are for 2 channels mixing operation of the flaps Straper Push Rod 1 8x105mm Ø P 4 PWA2x8mm 16 PB2x14mm 1 5mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Tri horn M3x14mm L Clevis PB2x25mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Tri horn M3x14mm L Clevis Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm A154PO29381404 ...

Page 6: ...r Elevator 4 A A A A PA3x12mm Screw 2 d3xD7mm Washer 2 PA3x12mm Stabilizer Tube D9 5x257mm d3xD7mm 97mm 60mm Completed Pre glued d3xD7mm PA3x12mm 5 A A A A Completed pre glued Vertical Fin Rudder 2mm A154PO29381404 ...

Page 7: ...1 5mm PA3x12mmScrew 3mm Set Screw 2 6mm Collar 2 1 1 PB2x25mm Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at under side of control surfaces 2 5mm Fuel Tube Ø6x5mm Tri horn M3x14mm L Clevis TWM PL8210010 CLEVIS WRENCH 3mm Set Screw PA3x12mm A154PO29381404 ...

Page 8: ...0 B Inclined mount Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models tri horn are pre drilled Please look for pin hole marks at side of control surfaces Rudder Pullwire 8 PM 2x30mm Screw 3 M2 Nut 3 PM2x30mm M2 Nut Clevis Rigging Coupler Ø1 8x27mm Fuel Tube Ø 6x5mm 2mm Ring 135mm 23mm Copper Tube d6xD15mm M6x30mm M6xD18mm Apply thread locker to screws To seal off unused holes 7 5mm A154PO29381404 ...

Page 9: ...nstall Engine position M 4 x 3 5 m m S c r e w M4 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 4 8 4 8 d4xD12mm Washer KM3x20mm Washer M3 Nylon Insert Lock Nut 8 ANTI VIBRATION MOUNT INSTALLATION M3 KM3x20mm Counter Sink 4 1mm 5 1mm 3 2mm M a k e s u r e t h e r o u n d e d edges are facing the shock absorbing SILICON PAD d4xD12mm M4x 35mm 3 2mm 3 Fuel Tank 10 Plywood 3x42x125mm Completed Fuel Tank 800cc Balsa 8x8x42mm ...

Page 10: ...nd arrange the servo as shown in the diagram Front Throttle pushrod Ø1 2x350mm Bottom View Throttle Servo Plywood 3x12x119mm Elevator Servo Pushrod Connector J1 Pushrod Ø1 8x70 J1 J2 KM2x8mm M2 Nut Elevator Pushrod Ø1 8x70mm Plastic Tube d2xD3x170mm Battery Copper Tube Press down the center 1 3 portion 1mm Balsa 8x8x62mm Switch Elevator Servo Balsa 6x62x125mm Rigging Z Bend Straper Balsa 8x8x62mm ...

Page 11: ... D25 4x670mm Wing Tube D9 5x 325mm 15 PM3x75mm d3xD7mm d3xD7mm NylonInsertLockNut M3 M3x15mm d3xD7mm d3xD7mm M3 Up Down Cowling PWA2 6x12 mm Screw d1 5xD6 5 mm Silicon Grommet First insert the grommet to the cowling then apply screw 4 4mm KA2 3x8mm 14 10 KA2 3x8mm Screw 10 4 Quick Release Nylon Rivet Quick Release Nylon Rivet Fuselage Cowling PWA2 6 x 12 mm d1 5 x D6 5 mm Silicon Grommet A154PO293...

Page 12: ...ommet 4 4 16Canopy First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw Silicon Grommet d1 5xD6 5mm Apply double sided tape Pilot Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as show in the diagrams B B C C A A B B C C Wing Setting 17 A A P 11 1mm A154PO29381404 ...

Page 13: ...ecially designed to be powered by 1 60 2 stroke glow engine using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance In fact over powered engine may cause severe damage and injuries When Flaps are lowered nose of model will rise The nose up varies with the speed at which the model is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered Check effect of flaps at higher altit...

Page 14: ...inst the shoulder Apply CAor permanent thread locker After fastening the round nut make sure that the linkage connector can rotate freely Landing Gear Should you need to bend the landing gear wire use the radio control to open or close the gear to 25 from fully retracted position and switch off the receiver It is safer to bend the wire in this position Bending the wire in fully open position may d...

Page 15: ...e to bend the anding gear wire please insert a round metal bar into the spring coil and apply force there as leverage Bending the wire directly may damage the mounting block structure Round metal bar P 14 A154PO29381404 ...

Page 16: ...S Customers We would like to share with you any relevant information regarding your model including product news and free upgrade parts when applicable Please fill in the following and send to 1 Name 2 Address 3 Phone e mail 4 Model Wing QC Fuselage QC QC numbers are stamped on wing and fuselage 5 Date of Purchase 6 Store Name Please call AirBorne Models at 925 371 0922 for any assistance in filli...

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