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Turbinator-2 

Build Manual 

 

 

 

Thank you for your purchase of the Turbinator-2 sport jet by Boomerang RC Jets. This RC Jet IS NOT A TOY and 
should only be flown and operated by experienced RC Turbine Pilots. Please seek assistance from an 
experienced builder and pilot if you are new to Remote Controlled Turbine Jets.  

 

Turbine Waiver requirements for operation in the United States can be found by visiting the Academy of 
Model Aeronautics website.   https://www.modelaircraft.org/ 

If you have any questions regarding this model you can reach us at 

[email protected]

 

By building this model you assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY for the safe operation of this model.  

It is assumed that you have built model planes prior to this build. This manual is to be used as more of a 
guide than a hard set of instructions. 

 

Let’s get started: 

Take your time on each step and enjoy the building process as you progress. There is no better feeling than 
flying a model you’ve built. So, take your time, build it right and enjoy many years of successful flights. 

If you have built a model airplane in the past you will find that the Turbinator-2 goes together just as any other 
model airplane would with common materials and practices being used throughout the build. The kit comes 
complete with the necessary hardware, linkages and the landing gear.  

You may speed thing up a bit by working on different sections of the airplane at the same time. In other 
words, while waiting for the glue to dry on the aileron hinges you can work on the rudder hinges etc…. 

 

Step 1)   Open the box and inspect for damages. Contact us right away if anything is damaged.  

2)  This is the best time to tighten up the covering. Using your heat gun or iron go over all surfaces and insure 
that the covering is properly adhered to the structure. 

Summary of Contents for Turbinator-2

Page 1: ...instructions Let s get started Take your time on each step and enjoy the building process as you progress There is no better feeling than flying a model you ve built So take your time build it right and enjoy many years of successful flights If you have built a model airplane in the past you will find that the Turbinator 2 goes together just as any other model airplane would with common materials ...

Page 2: ...fit the 2 parts together and insure proper alignment Apply masking tape over the seam and very carefully slice along the seem to separate the 2 halves This will help keep the surface clean from excess glue that may run Do not overload the epoxy Use only enough to provide adequate adhesion Separate the 2 parts and apply the epoxy Use the tie wraps to clamp the parts together while the epoxy cures ...

Page 3: ...ce Also check the fit into the adjoining surface such as wings and stabs Will need to remove a bit of the covering around holes as needed With slow set epoxy or Hysol glue the hinges into the control surface first and let them dry completely before gluing to the corresponding wing or stab Add a VERY SMALL drop of oil to the hinge pin prior to gluing to insure the glue doesn t bind the hinge Do not...

Page 4: ...ontrol surface The Flaps should be set to allow for at least 70 degrees of deflection The Ailerons and Rudder should have inches of travel The elevator should have 1 inch of travel 4 While the hinges are drying this is a good time to install servos on the servo covers Find the covers for the flaps and ailerons We recommend at least 150 in oz of torque for all servos We are running Hitec 5645mg at ...

Page 5: ...t up a bit This will help the epoxy to adhere to the horn When installing the horns be sure to install one of the provided ball links between the set of control horns while the glue is setting This will insure proper alignment of the 2 horns during installation Prior to gluing the horns make sure you gently remove the covering under the backer plate Do not cut into the wood You can apply some thin...

Page 6: ...g the push rods It is best power up your servos and make sure they are centered before installing the pushrods This will save you from have to disconnect the rods later to insure the servos are centered Make your mechanical adjustments as needed so that all surfaces are as close to center as possible The Flap servo should be centered and the push rod set to the HALF FLAP position Then you can adju...

Page 7: ...Zero Flap Full Flap 2 inches from bottom of fuse ...

Page 8: ...with 3mm blind nuts and screws This will take some time but is better than wood screws which will come loose over time Install one blind nut at a time If you try and install all 4 at once you run the risk of them not lining up properly Again this is where some patience will pay off I chose to modify the brake and retract leads to a standard servo connector I used opposite ends of the connector to ...

Page 9: ...Main Gear installed with 3mm blind nuts Leads modified with servo connectors ...

Page 10: ...to the pins You may have to adjust the hole in the tip tank to insure a perfect alignment This can be done with a drill bit and drill and auguring the block in the tip tank as needed Once you are satisfied with the alignment of the tip tank go ahead and apply epoxy to both the pin and the tip tank Use masking tape or plastic wrap to insure you don t glue the tank to the wing I used Hysol for this ...

Page 11: ...rods and butt against the fuselage They are held in place by two 6mm aluminum rods the protrude from the fuselage and are secured with 4mm screws from the bottom of the wing To allow for a smooth fit over the 6mm pins it is best to round off the ends of the 6mm pins and sand them as needed to make for a smooth fit ...

Page 12: ...rity of the wing in flight You do not have to crank down hard on the screws when assembling the wing for flight Just snug pressure is enough to hold it 10 Nose gear installation We used 3mm blind nuts and screws to attach the nose gear Once you ve completed this step you can install the steering servo and linkage You do not need full throw for the steering In fact you ll only need about 40 percent...

Page 13: ...Nose Steering linkage ...

Page 14: ...class of turbines We have also flown it on a wren 44 When installing you turbine make sure the tail cone is protruding out the back of the fuselage a few millimeters Install the turbine of your choice according to the manufacturers instructions Mounting rails are installed using Hysol adhesive Swiwin 60 installed with 3mm blind nuts ...

Page 15: ...Aluminum Heat Tape installed on engine bay cover ...

Page 16: ...nstall my equipment I am using a Hanson 4 ounce UAT a Smart Fly Voltage regulator Swiwin ECU and the landing gear controller I have 3 batteries on board The ECU battery is a Turnigy 3s LiPo and the Receiver batteries are Turnigy 2s LiPo I use the receiver batteries to power the landing gear controller at 6v by running a simple Y connector from the regulator ...

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Page 18: ...serve A Dubro 60 ounce tank will also work great and it is the tank we flew the prototype on It s a great inexpensive tank that will still allow for 7 minute flights with reserve Be sure to set the tank on the CG location when installing it The CG is 5 75 inches from the leading edge of the wing For tank venting we used a piece of 1 8 inch brass tubing out the bottom of the fuselage We installed a...

Page 19: ...om the bottom of fuse Full Flap 2 inches down from the bottom of fuse You can adjust these settings to your personal taste as you gain familiarity with the airplane and it s flight characteristics Flight tips On Takeoff use half flaps and insure a positive rate of climb before retracting the flaps and gear The aircraft will accelerate briskly Landing The Flaps are very effective and will slow the ...

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