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The Zagi-5C Kit Contents:

2

Expanded polypropylene (EPP) wing panels and beds

2

Pre-cut airfoil shaped balsa elevons

5

.03 X .31 X 24 Carbon fiber spars

1

Roll 2.2 mil color poly tape

2

Control horns with 2 screw plates and 4 screws

2

Threaded 2-56 control rods

2

Threaded 2-56 clevises

2

Die-cut clear plastic winglets

1

EPP foam block for repair and reinforcement

1

Roll of 2” wide fiber filament tape

1

2” x 5.5” Styrene electronics bay floor

Needed Components:

1

Receiver (RX)

2

Standard servos (cutouts are for “standard” servos but minis may be used)

1

Battery  A 600 mAh Nicad AA size battery will allow several hours of flying
before recharging.

Tools and Materials Needed:

Small 90 degree square
Sanding block
#150 to #320 grit sandpaper
X-acto knife with #11 blade
Dremel (optional)
Spray adhesive (3M Super 77)
Lead weights for balancing (if needed)
Additional roll 2.2 mil color poly tape in contrasting color (optional) - see text
Round pencil or ball point pen
Mixing (popsicle) sticks
Clear food wrap
Scissors
Z-bend pliers (optional)

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Summary of Contents for ZAGI-DC

Page 1: ...g 8 5 oz sq ft Radio w mixer Servos 2 std Assemb Assemb Assemb Assemb Assembly Man ly Man ly Man ly Man ly Manual ual ual ual ual TRICK R C Products LLC 938VictoriaAvenue Venice California 90291 Visit...

Page 2: ...the nose to achieve balance So you pay a weight penalty twice or even more for adding the extra weight behind the CG Wing Panels The wing panels are die cut for standard servos The die cut electronics...

Page 3: ...Styrene electronics bay floor Needed Components 1 Receiver RX 2 Standard servos cutouts are for standard servos but minis may be used 1 Battery A600 mAh Nicad AAsize battery will allow several hours...

Page 4: ...ls will become one continuous 18 spar channel when the wings are joined There are three parts to each wing panel The wing core is shipped between the top and bottom beds The beds are used as construct...

Page 5: ...togethermakingsurethatthecentersparchannelsonthe bottomsideofthewingarealigned Puttwopiecesoffibertapeacrossthe seamtoholdthewingpanelstogetherwhilethegluedries Usethepopsiclestickasatroweltodirectthe...

Page 6: ...y may be expanded or shimmed to fit a different size servo Since the servos are mounted so close to the center of gravity CG different size servos may be used without effecting the balance Find the st...

Page 7: ...egrees to the servo case Use the trim lever to make micro adjustments to the alignment of the control arm When the elevon control stick is pulled back the opposite direction to antenna the servo contr...

Page 8: ...o the cutout forcing the cookie through to the bottom side of the wing Cut away any foam that prevents the insertion of the servo Use the servo to push the cookie out to the bottom side of the wing Al...

Page 9: ...y for 15 minutes before taping Thefibertapewillnotappearasdarkaspicturedhere Darkertapewasusedin thesepicturestoenhancecontrastvisibility Apply a piece of fiber filament tape straight across center se...

Page 10: ...top and bottom of the wing in contrasting colors enhances visual orientation Use the darker color on the bottom surface An optional roll of color tape will be required Wrap the first strip of tape ar...

Page 11: ...the part with adhesive Center the floor over the electronics bay and press it in place Spray a mist coat of adhesive to the bottom side of the part Apply two strips of fiber tape cordwise parallel to...

Page 12: ...e of the wing Align a straight edge with the wing tip Leave a 1 16 space between the end of the elevon and the straight edge Use small pieces of masking tape to hold the elevon in position temporarily...

Page 13: ...threaded clevis onto the control rod so that equal threads are showing on both sides of the clevis Hold the elevon in the neutral position and make a mark where the control rod matches the top hole in...

Page 14: ...antenna wire into the channel with a flat blade screwdriver Apply a piece of color tape over the channel DO NOT CUT OFF ANY OF THE ANTENNA 14 Drill a hole in the wall of the electronics bay at an angl...

Page 15: ...rolls of tape or anything that will let the elevons move freely Hold a ruler near the elevon Pull the elevator stick back to the full up position without any right or left movement The throw should be...

Page 16: ...ight it is nose heavy The weight in the nose pushes the nose down The elevons compensate in the up elevator position creating drag Balanced Lay the wing bottom side up Tape a 1 4 dowel 8 inches back f...

Page 17: ...opposite direction If the wing pitches up and immediately dives add 2 or 3 clicks of down trim Repeat the glide test until the Zagi 5C flies straight ahead with a slow sink rate to a sliding landing...

Page 18: ...use or modification In no case shall Trick R C s liability exceed the original price of the purchased kit Since Trick R C has no control over the final assembly no liability shall be assumed for any d...

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