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Dear Customer, 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of Aviator Trainer 40 ARF from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous 
support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane. 
 
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and 
use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products 
necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are 
grateful you choose to buy from us.   
 
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any 
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the 
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and 
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at 
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Disclaimer

 

 

By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This 
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites. 
 
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. 
This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby’s liability 
exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty 
without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final 
assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of 
using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a 
top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished 
model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and 
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not 
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit 
immediately, in new and unused condition. 

 

Safety in Assembly 

 
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all 
safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these 
important guidelines: 
 
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses 
are the best way to protect your eyes. 
 
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially 
power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches 
where they can roll off or be knocked off. 
 
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. 
 
ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children. 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Aviator Trainer40 ARF

Page 1: ...Aviator Trainer40 ARF Instruction Manual Specifications Wingspan 65 0 in 1650 mm Length 53 1 in 1350 mm Wing Area 729sq in 47 0 sq dm Flying Weight 5 3 lbs 2400g...

Page 2: ...er Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty without notice Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final assembly No liability shall be...

Page 3: ...or the first time you take the plane out to the flying field These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and or expansion Balsa wood changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying hum...

Page 4: ...0566 2 RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP Product SKU Motor Gforce G32 42 50 800KV XYH MT 0178 ESC Hobbywing Flyfun 80A Opto ESC HWG SC 0244 UBEC Hobbywing 3A UBEC HWG SC 0258 Battery GForce Elite Series 30C 400...

Page 5: ...www valuehobby com aviator trainer 40 arf html 5 Main Parts Accessories...

Page 6: ...M4 washer x 2 M2 x 10mm 0 4inch self tapping screws for hatch x 2 Pack5 Pushrod for nose wheel 1 5x400mm 15 7inch x 1 Pushrod for aileron servo 1 8x150mm 6 0inch x 2 Pushrod for elevator servo 1 8x850...

Page 7: ...a gap between the aileron and the wing Also check the aileron can move freely without rubbing at the wing foot Step4 Saturate each hinges with thin CA make sure to glue both the top and bottom Once CA...

Page 8: ...lead Step3 Thread the servo arm through the wing out of the hole as shown You need to use a servo extension if your servo lead is not enough long Step4 Use a drill bit to drill four mounting holes fo...

Page 9: ...and one backplate Step11 With the control surface centered tighten the screw to secure the pushrod to the servo arm Step12 Repeat steps 1 through 11 to install the remaining aileron servo linkage Sec...

Page 10: ...ng to the fuselage using two M4 35mm 1 4inch screws and two M4 washers Section4 Tail Set Installation Step1 Attach the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer using the same way in section 1 Step2 Slide...

Page 11: ...fuselage Adjust the stabilizer to make it satisfy the requirements in step2 and step3 Step7 Use the same way to install the fin and rudder to the fuselage Make sure the fin is square to the stabilizer...

Page 12: ...control horn to the elevator using two M2 10mm 0 4inch screws and backplate Step4 In the same ways install the control horn to the rudder Note please don t let the rudder pushrod affect the movement o...

Page 13: ...hobby com aviator trainer 40 arf html 13 Step7 Locate the electric motor and install it to the fuselage Step8 Connect the pushrod for nose wheel to the steering arm Step9 Install the nose wheel to the...

Page 14: ...the fuselage With rudder elevator and steering arm centered tighten the screw to secure the pushrods to the arm Step11 Install the electric motor to the mount Section6 Nitro Engine Installation Step1...

Page 15: ...of the stopper above the sealed off fuel tube hole The fill and carburetor lines should extend out 12mm beyond the stopper and the vent line should be bent upwards and left uncut Step6 Fit the stoppe...

Page 16: ...he wheel to the landing gear strut Step3 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to install the other wheel Step4 Use a hobby knife to remove the coverings from the fuselage for the landing gear Step5 Insert the lan...

Page 17: ...d the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage Use the battery pack moving it forward or backward to achieve the correct balance Control Throws Aileron High Rate 30 degree up down Normal Flight D...

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