Tower Hobbies Slow Ride, Instruction Manual

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When You See This Symbol …
Use CA glue.
Use
threadlocker
compound.
Use
30 minute
epoxy.
Use
6 minute
epoxy.
Use the
drill size
specified.
Use a blade
for trimming.
Use CA glue
to harden
the holes.
Use light oil.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AS A NEW OWNER . . .
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As a new owner of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), you
are responsible for the operation of this vehicle and the safety
of those around you. Please contact your local authorities
to find out the latest rules and regulations.
In the United States, please visit:
knowbeforeyoufly.org
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of
model aviation and membership is required to fly at AMA
clubs. Though joining the AMA provides many benefits, one
of the primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage
is not limited to flying at contests or on the club field. It even
applies to flying at public demonstrations and air shows.
Failure to comply with the Safety Code may endanger
insurance coverage. Additionally, training programs and
instructors 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
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over
groups of people.
AS A NEW OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . 4
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
REQUIRED ITEMS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WING ASSEMBLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
JOIN THE WING PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glue Fuselage Halves Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main Landing Gear Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tail Surface Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Install the Elevator and Rudder Servos . . . . . . . . . . 20
Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
APPLY THE DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Check the Control Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Install the Propeller and Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Install the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Balance the Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Balance the Model C.G.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PREFLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Charge the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ground Check and Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
I.D. TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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