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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Tower Hobbies Laser 200 ARF.
The Laser bridges the gap between heavier, durable “fl at
foamies” intended for 3D fl ight with a 3S battery and the
feather-weight, delicate types intended for slow, precision
fl ight on 2S. If 3D is your game, the Laser still features the
ingredients of a typical 3S airframe, but has been lightened
and simplifi ed to also fl y well on 2S. So, whichever is your
preference let’s get started!
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the
Laser, go to www.towerhobbies.com/products/towa2005.html
and click on the Tech Notes button. If there is new technical
information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will
appear in the upper left corner of the page.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’ rights
and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can
do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
fl ying near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over
groups of people.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Protect Your Model, Yourself & Others…
Follow These Important Safety Precautions
1. Your Laser should not be considered a toy, but rather a
sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the
Laser, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the Laser
according to the instructions
.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good condition.
All components must be correctly installed so that the model
operates correctly on the ground and in the air. You must
check the operation of the model and all components before
every
fl ight.
4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this type
of model before, we recommend that you get the assistance
of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for your fi rst fl ights.
If you’re not a member of a club, your local hobby shop has
information about clubs in your area whose membership
includes experienced pilots.
5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying,
such as racing, or if a motor or battery larger than ones in
the recommended range is used, the modeler is responsible
for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points and/or
substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends on how
you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the
performance of your completed model, and no representa-
tions are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your completed model.
REMEMBER: Take your time and follow the instructions
to end up with a well-built model.
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
Radio Equipment and Accessories
The radio required to fl y your Laser is standard and straight-
forward: A 4-channel radio system is required with a micro
receiver and micro servos. You may have to decide whether
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Radio Equipment and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tools and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT INSPECTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
KIT CONTENTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assemble the Bottom Half . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assemble the Top Half. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hook up the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hook up the Elevator and Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Final
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check the C.G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check the Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ground
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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