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Tower Hobbies Mini Uproar, Instruction Manual

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17

90°

16" [406 mm]

Servo Extension

Cut

5/8" [16 mm]

5/64" ( 2 mm )

22

23

Cut a 30mm long piece of adhesive 
backed hook and loop material. 
Mount the receiver to the wing 
underside with the piece of hook 
and loop material.

Assemble the elevator servo.

INSTALL THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER SERVOS

Summary of Contents for Mini Uproar

Page 1: ...uct or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to as...

Page 2: ... are available at AMA club sites to help you get started the right way There are over 2 500 AMA chartered clubs across the country Contact the AMA at the address or toll free phone number below Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Muncie IN 47302 9252 Ph 800 435 9262 Fax 765 741 0057 Or via the Internet at www modelaircraft org IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do...

Page 3: ...euvers flying slowly We as the ARF manufacturer provide you with a top quality thoroughly tested plane and instructions But ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it Therefore we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model RE...

Page 4: ...all out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop NEVER NEVER operate the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes NEVER touch the motor during or right after operation The motor gets HOT NEVER switch off the transmitter with the motor batteries plugged in NEVER reach through the arc of the propeller when plugging the battery into the ESC W...

Page 5: ...en or has any type of visible damage NEVER use a NiCd NiMH peak charger to charge a LiPo battery NEVER charge in excess of 4 20V per cell unless the battery is rated for a higher voltage NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C unless the battery is rated for a higher charge rate NEVER trickle charge a LiPo battery NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 140 degrees F 60 degrees C NEVER disa...

Page 6: ... that will help you build the model CA Applicator Tips HCAR3780 CA Debonder GPMR6039 Robart Super Stand II ROBP1402 Servo Horn Drill HCAR0698 Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer TOPQ5700 Radio Components 4 Channel Transmitter minimum Four micro servos with 39 oz in 2 8 kg cm torque Two 6 9 152 229mm servo extensions Two 16 406mm servo extensions 1 1 8 28mm 1 2 13mm Electric Power 30 35 1000 BL Motor ...

Page 7: ... Wing H CONTENTS 4 Nylon clevises 4 Silicone clevis keepers 4 Nylon control horns 4 Landing gear straps 4 Faslinks 17 CA hinges 4 3 mm wheel collars 1 2 mm wheel collar 5 3 x 3 mm set screws 8 2 x 10 mm washer head sheet metal screws 8 2 x 10 mm machine screws 4 3 x 10 mm machine screws 4 3mm flat washers 200mm self adhesive hook and loop material 200 mm hook and loop strap material PARTS NOT SHOW...

Page 8: ...to low heat with a covering sock to go over the model slowly and carefully tightening the covering where necessary Do Not use excessive heat or the covering may cause the parts to twist Center the wing in the fuselage Mark the outline of the fuselage on both sides of the wing ...

Page 9: ... the covering from the wing Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the wing centered in the fuselage Wipe off any access epoxy with a paper towel dampened in denatured alcohol before the epoxy hardens 1 3 X5 2 6 Starting with the left aileron install the aileron hinges ...

Page 10: ... receiver switch on transmitter then receiver center the aileron trims Tape or locking clips are recommended for servo extension connections 5 64 2mm 1 2 6 drops on both sides of each hinge 8 7 Prepare the aileron servo Glue the hinges in the wing and aileron ...

Page 11: ...ner 25 Turns 2 56 x 12 305mm Pushrod Nylon Clevis Silicone Clevis Retainer 1 16 1 5 mm Tie string to the servo extension and pull it through the wing Screws included with servo 10 9 Install the aileron clevis Install the aileron servo ...

Page 12: ...12 90 degrees 2x 10mm Machine Screw Control Horn Back Plate 5 64 2mm 1 Control Horn 1 Control Horn Back Plate 2 M2 x 8 Machine Screw Align Holes with Hinge Line 11 Install the aileron control horn ...

Page 13: ...ree bend and trim to 1 4 6mm Connect the aileron pushrod to the aileron servo arm using a Faslink Test fit the horizontal stabilizer on the fuselage Mark cut and remove the covering on the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer and from the fuselage Do not cut into the wood 13 Return to step 6 and install the aileron and servo in the right wing FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY INSTALL THE TAIL SURFACES ...

Page 14: ...Screw 4 3 x 3mm Set Screw 4 3mm Wheel Collar 15 16 17 View the model from the back If the horizontal stabilizer is not parallel to the wing lightly sand the stabilizer seat until it is Use 30 minute epoxy to glue the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fin to the fuselage MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Install the main wheels ...

Page 15: ...E INSTALLATION Test fit the elevators CA hinges and the elevator joiner wire together Check that both elevator halves are aligned If they are not adjust the bend in the elevator joiner wire until the elevator halves are aligned Attach the elevators to the horizontal stabilizer ...

Page 16: ...16 6 drops on both sides of each hinge X3 20 Install the rudder 1 3 x 3mm Set Screw 1 2mm Wheel Collar 21 Install the tail gear ...

Page 17: ... 5 8 16mm 5 64 2mm 22 23 Cut a 30mm long piece of adhesive backed hook and loop material Mount the receiver to the wing underside with the piece of hook and loop material Assemble the elevator servo INSTALL THE ELEVATOR AND RUDDER SERVOS ...

Page 18: ...crew 1 Nylon Clevis 1 Clevis Retainer 1 Control Horn 1 Control Horn Back Plate 24 25 Install the elevator servo in the fuselage with the screws included with the servo Install the elevator pushrod and control horn following the same procedure used to install the aileron pushrods ...

Page 19: ...covering from this opening Cut 5 8 16mm 5 64 2mm Do not cut into the wood 90º 26 27 Install the rudder servo and pushrod the same as the elevator servo and pushrod Glue the canopy top piece to the fuselage FINAL ASSEMBLY ...

Page 20: ... ESC into your receiver With the propeller removed switch on your transmitter and plug the motor battery into the ESC Follow the instructions included with your ESC to arm it Advance the throttle and check the rotation of the motor It should rotate counter clockwise when viewed from the front If it is rotating in the wrong direction switch two of the motor wires Disconnect the motor battery and sw...

Page 21: ...ip Battery Strap 30 31 32 Install the remaining adhesive backed hook and loop strip Attach the opposite side of the strip to your motor battery Locate the double sided hook and loop battery strap Install the battery strap ...

Page 22: ...ater transfer type submersing them in soap and water allows accurate positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath 3 Position decal on the model where desired Holding the decal down use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away 4 Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee the remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals using the same method GET THE MODEL R...

Page 23: ... propeller removed and the control throws set set and check the failsafe on the transmitter Check the failsafe by switching off the transmitter with the motor battery connected to the ESC and the motor running at a slow speed The motor must stop running when the transmitter is switched off Once you have determined that it is operating correctly switch off the receiver or unplug the motor battery a...

Page 24: ...th the wing level have an assistant help you lift the model by the propeller shaft and the bottom of the fuse under the TE of the fin Do this several times 2 If one wing always drops when you lift the model it means that side is heavy Balance the airplane by adding weight to the other wing tip An airplane that has been laterally balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers ...

Page 25: ...the model between the strips of tape with your fingers to check the C G location Do not balance the model outside this C G range 3 First move the flight battery forward or aft to adjust the C G location If the plane still balances outside the range use Great Planes stick on weight GPMQ4485 to balance the plane Place incrementally increasing amounts of weight on the bottom of the fuselage over the ...

Page 26: ...mmon in the hobby It has been flown on batteries from 1800 to 3200 mAh We like the balance of weight and duration with 2200 mAh batteries The CG range is very wide and it will fly very nicely at the forward balance point with low control throw rates However you can crank up the throws move the CG back and it becomes a very different flying airplane The profile canopy turtle deck is not only for ap...

Page 27: ...n the high or low rates Do not try to land on 3D rates Level the attitude when the model reaches the runway threshold modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed If you are going to overshoot smoothly advance the throttle always ready on the right rudder to counteract torque Climb out to make another attempt When the model is a foot or so off the deck smoothly inc...

Page 28: ...ess found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for ...

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