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Use a ruler to mark the positions of the horn, put the screws into the horns 
so that the point of the screws stick through by approx 1mm. Push the 
horn onto the elevon in the correct place and screw down. Align the horn 
bottom plate up with the screws and re-tighten, do not over tighten, just 
enough to grip the elevon firmly.

Switch on the radio system, neutralise all trims, check the horn is as 
vertical as it will allow.  Lay the model flat, the edge of the elevon should 
be raised up 8mm from the surface. This is the neutral position.

 

Create a z-bend with pliers. Take off clevis attach z-bend and re-attach 

clevis, adjust accordingly.

Installing the horns & pushrods.
SWITCH ON YOUR RADIO AND CANCEL ALL SUB TRIM
SET TRIMS TO NEUTRAL
Screw the screws into the horns so that the points of the 
screws are just proud, Line up the horns as shown in FIG 
5C, press down the horns, then screw them right down, get 
the bottom part of the horn, align screws and screw down 
until the horns grip the elevon, but not too tight.

Screw the clevises onto the pushrods halfway, attach the 
clevis to the servo horn, Set the elevon position slightly 
upwards as shown, mark the pushrod with a felt tip and 
make your z-bend at this point. Note the horn holes may 
need to be enlarged slightly,

Use a ruler to set neutral position

Z-Bend

Summary of Contents for ELECTRIC WING 46"

Page 1: ...enging weather where others would be grounded Kit Contents 100 EPP wing panels Laser cut Correx elevons wing tips Full Hardware pack Picture Manual Required to finish Covering Pack Glues 2 x Standard size servos approx 43g RC transmitter capable of elevon mixing with at least 3 ch receiver 2600mah 4 8V Nimh battery pack flat Suitable charger for battery Yetiwings encourages you to get insurance at...

Page 2: ...Install carbon spar Join wings Bottom Bottom Join the wing halves accurately with UHU por or hot glue avoid epoxy Fill the pre cut spar slot with UHU por glue insert the spar and tape in place Spar Slot ...

Page 3: ...aw around shapes to be cut out Cut out paper template Turn the wing over You will need to cut out the servo battery and receiver apertures Its best to set the depth of the cut using an adjustable knife so that you do not cut too deep ...

Page 4: ...the foam carefully with a screwdriver checking for fit as you go B Insert the servos they should sit flush with the top of the wing cut a shallow 3mm deep channel from the servo cable exit to the radio bay Also check that your chosen receiver fits with the servo plugs in Now remove all servos and receiver A B ...

Page 5: ... DO NOT COVER THE WHOLE WING IN STRAPPING TAPE This will cause balance problems later in the build Give the top surface of the wing a generous coat of spray glue allow to dry for 5 10 mins Apply the 50mm cross weave tape as shown take care to wrap the overlaps around to the bottom of the wing trim where necessary ...

Page 6: ...allow to dry for 5 10 mins Starting at the back edge of the wing apply the coloured tape working forward in strips overlapping by approx 3mm or 1 8 inch smooth each strip down as you go Note you will be judged by your friends on how many wrinkles you make Repeat for right hand wing Then follow the same procedure for the bottom of the wing If you wish to cover the elevons in coloured tape do it now...

Page 7: ...t to put some coloured tape over to make it tidy Do the same for the servo cables push them into the slot and re cover Pop the elevons out of the holder Cut some 50mm cross weave tape down the middle to give you some 25mm lengths Run a strip of tape along the rear of the wing half on half off Attach the elevon noting the 3mm gap to the tip of the wing and the 2mm gap Angle it down Turn the wing ov...

Page 8: ...d with pliers Take off clevis attach z bend and re attach clevis adjust accordingly Installing the horns pushrods SWITCH ON YOUR RADIO AND CANCEL ALL SUB TRIM SET TRIMS TO NEUTRAL Screw the screws into the horns so that the points of the screws are just proud Line up the horns as shown in FIG 5C press down the horns then screw them right down get the bottom part of the horn align screws and screw ...

Page 9: ...CENTRE OF GRAVITY 200MM ...

Page 10: ...ng tape Applying the vinyl graphics Last job to be done Step1 Carefully peel the white paper away from the backing paper the sticky paper that resembles masking tape leaving the vinyl graphic on the backing paper If any part refuses to stick to the backing paper press it down between your fingers until it does Step2 Align the backing paper with vinyl onto the model where you wish to apply it rub i...

Page 11: ... or add some more Exponential IMPORTANT CENTRE OF GRAVITY Measure back from the nose point 200mm make a small mark With all the parts assembled and the battery in the wing should balance at this point If the nose slightly tips forward that s OK If however the wing tips back place some lead into the nose until balance is achieved failing to do this may render the aircraft unflyable Recommended cont...

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