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ToughJets,

LLC

Kittery,

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Now you have a complete airplane that can be customized with decals tape or

paint to your liking.

NOTE:

WHEN ELEVATOR STICK IS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION THERE

SHOULD BE APPROX. 1/2” OF UP DEFLECTON (OR REFLEX) ON BOTH

OUTBOARD FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT.

Summary of Contents for T-15 EDF

Page 1: ...s LLC Kittery ME Page 1 of 22 Wingspan 31in Weight 2 5 lb Length 41 75in Radio 3 channel Wing Area 515 sq in Motor Brushless EDF 70mm 12 Blade Battery 14 8v 2200mah 40c T 15 EDF INSTRUCTION MANUAL Spe...

Page 2: ...pacer 2 Vertical stabilizers 1 Canopy 1 Canopy hinge 2 14 Gauge wire 2 3mm X 14mm Bolts 2 3mm Lock Nuts 2 Flat washers 4 Control horns 4 Clevis 2 Push rods 2 Push rod keepers 2 Coroplast motor mount s...

Page 3: ...ngly suggest trial fitting the parts without glue first to ensure that all the parts align and fit properly This will ensure the airplane is built straight and square ABOUT THE TOUGH JETS T 15 EDF The...

Page 4: ...9 gram servos Tower Pro or equivalent 2 Y servo cords 70mm 12 blade Ducted Fan FMS 70mm Ducted Fan or equivalent 70 amp electronic speed control 4 cell lipo battery 14 8 volt 2200 mAh 40 c or 2600mAh...

Page 5: ...oose to leave these parts uncovered If you choose EconoKote or packaging tape spray the surfaces to be covered with 3M Type 77 spray adhesive prior to covering Allow the adhesive to set for 5 minutes...

Page 6: ...ide up This is the side with the hinge slots and crease Clean the bottom of the wing with rubbing alcohol before gluing Apply 5 minute epoxy to top of nacelle on flat section only Do not apply epoxy t...

Page 7: ...ore epoxy cures but move quickly Be sure that the nacelle is properly aligned with crease Hold the nacelle in place until the five minute epoxy cures check that nacelle is aligned with leading edge cr...

Page 8: ...o leading edge of the wing applying pressure on a smooth flat surface for 5 minutes until the epoxy cures Turn the wing over measure and mark on the top the center of the wing Apply 5 minute epoxy to...

Page 9: ...ing edge Leave about 1 of dowel exposed Twist a 1 8 inch drill bit in Vertical stabilizer dowel holes to clear out foam to for dowels Place Vertical stabilizer in wing at this time you can chose to gl...

Page 10: ...on fiber shaft then insert it in a wing flute approximately 2 7 8th inches behind the EDF see photo Apply a little 5 minute epoxy to the 25 inch carbon fiber shaft then insert it in a wing flite appro...

Page 11: ...ME Page 11 of 22 INSTALLING MOTOR Bolt motor to mount with 3mm x 14mm bolts included Set your EDF unit in wing with ESC wires facing down DO NOT omit intake ring Line up motor straight and square Mar...

Page 12: ...ToughJets LLC Kittery ME Page 12 of 22 Place washer and nut on bolt do not over tighten BOTTOM VIEW BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW Bolt mount through wing and Coroplast stiffener don t over tighten bolts BOTTOM...

Page 13: ...Carefully trim the canopy to fit the fuselage Cut the small piece of Coroplast to fit the rear part of the canopy Fit the Coroplast to the canopy Epoxy the Coroplast piece and glue canopy hinge into p...

Page 14: ...14 of 22 Cut a slit 1 4 in front of the battery box for the canopy hinge Test fit the hinge Then glue into place The hinged canopy will cover the battery box Drill a small hole and glue magnet to the...

Page 15: ...s now complete Drill a hole the same size as the magnet near the battery box position it such that it will align with the magnet on the canopy Ensure the polarity of the magnet is such that they are a...

Page 16: ...le Repeat steps for left side NOTE WHEN SERVO IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION THERE SHOULD BE APPROX 1 2 OF UP DEFLECTON ON THE FLIGHT CONTROLS TO MAINTAIN LEVEL FLIGHT Install the outboard servo into the moun...

Page 17: ...below outboard servos as seen on page 15 and 16 The servos are connected with Y cords to outboard elevon servos Thrust Vectoring Flight Center Elevon Control Surface Throws FULL UP about 1 inch up NE...

Page 18: ...on single knife cut is sufficient here Embed servo wire and extension Repeat steps for left side Cut slot for electronic speed control wires it may be necessary to extend you electronic speed control...

Page 19: ...lot cut in fueslage under the electronic speed control Use servo Y leads to route wires as shown in photo Once wires are neatly placed they can be taped in place in the slots and to bottom of wing wit...

Page 20: ...e a complete airplane that can be customized with decals tape or paint to your liking NOTE WHEN ELEVATOR STICK IS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION THERE SHOULD BE APPROX 1 2 OF UP DEFLECTON OR REFLEX ON BOTH O...

Page 21: ...e rest of the space and locks the battery in place Place it behind the battery for flying in wind You also may want to use this placement for the first few flights to get used to the plane Place the f...

Page 22: ...side Now push forward on the elevator stick and both outboard elevons should deflect down flush with wing Center elevons should move with outboard elevons see page 17 for throws Have your helper hold...