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Instruction Manual Book

Item code: BH179

Made in Vietnam.

95% ALMOST READY TO FLY

ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION.

COVERED IN A HEAT-SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED.

GILMORE

Glow and EP

SPECIFICATION:

-  Wingspan: 2,350mm (92.5 in).

-  Length:  1,880mm (74 in).      

-  Weight:  9.4 kg (20.7 lbs).

-  Wing area:  98.5dm2.

-  Wing loading: 95.4 g/dm2.

-  Wing type: Naca Airfoil.

-  Servo mount: 42mm x 21mm.

-  Gear type: Aluminium Hi-grade

 for main gear and tail gear (included).

Parts listing required (not included):

-  Radio: 05 channels.

-  Servo: 6 standard high torque servos.

-  Engine: 60 cc gas.

-  Motor: Brushless outrunner 5000 -  6500W, 230KV.

-  Propeller: Suit with your engine.

Recommended motor and battery 

set up (not included):

-  Motor:  RIMFIRE. 50 cc.

-  Lipo cell: 12 cells 5500 - 6000mAh.

-  Receiver battery: 6.0V 2400-2600mAh(2 Packs).

-  ESC: 120A.

Summary of Contents for GILMORE BH179

Page 1: ...2 Wing loading 95 4 g dm2 Wing type Naca Airfoil Servo mount 42mm x 21mm Gear type Aluminium Hi grade for main gear and tail gear included Parts listing required not included Radio 05 channels Servo 6 standard high torque servos Engine 60 cc gas Motor Brushless outrunner 5000 6500W 230KV Propeller Suit with your engine Recommended motor and battery set up not included Motor RIMFIRE 50 cc Lipo cell...

Page 2: ...anual before starting construction Introduction 2 Warranty 3 Disclaimer 3 Safety precaution 3 Important building notes 3 Suggestion 3 Flight warnings 3 Covering tools 4 Adhesives and required tools 4 Academy of Model Aeronautics National 4 Model Aircraft Safety Code 4 Parts listing not included 6 Tools supplies needed 6 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise 6 Installing the aile...

Page 3: ...ust as the dust will blow back into your eyes Always wear safety goggles a particle mask and rubber gloves when grinding drilling and sanding fiberglass parts Vacuum the parts and the work area thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES To avoid scratching your new airplane do not unwrap the pieces until they are needed for assembly Cover your workbench with an old tow...

Page 4: ...ght including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except fo...

Page 5: ... AMA Documents 922 and 923 6 With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and the pilot s helper s located at the flightline 7 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch an outdoor model aircraft in flight while it is still u...

Page 6: ... B A Apply epoxy glue Apply threadlocker screw cement C A Apply instant glue C A glue super glue Cut off shaded portion carefully Assemble left and right sides the same way Must be purchased separately Ensure smooth non binding movement when assembling Warning Set all scerws securely If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft Pay close attention here Drill holes using th...

Page 7: ...Flat Washer Horn Ball link 1 1 1 2 6x109mm Push rod 3 x 35mm Cap Screw 3 8 44mm Pinned Hinge 2 2 4 2 4 3x12mm Cap Screw 3mm Hex Nut 3mm Flat Washer Horn Ball link 2 2 2 2 6x103mm Push rod 3 x 35mm Cap Screw 4 5 3x12mm Tp Screw 5a 5 3x16mm Button head Cap Screw 2 2 3mm Spring Washer 3x15mm Tp Screw 2 6 6x60mm Socket Head Cap Screw 6x20mm Head Cap Screw 2 4x12mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2 6mm Spring Wa...

Page 8: ...E Item code BH179 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE AILERON Bottom View 8 44mm Pinned hinge Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue If they come loose in flight accidents may result Aileron x8 ...

Page 9: ...he servo box for each of the four mounting screws Secure the servo tray in place using the mounting screws provided 6 Repeat step 2 5 to install the second aileron servo in the opposite wing half 2 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the pre cut servo arm exit hole on the aileron servo tray hatch This hole will allow the servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron pushro...

Page 10: ...10 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 2 2 o 90 2 approx 16mm 2 mm 2 2 2x10mm Tp Screw Screw 3x12mm Cap Screw 3mm Flat Washer 3mm Hex Nut 2 2 1 5mm 1 5mm 2mm 2 6x90mm For Aileron Servo ...

Page 11: ...11 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 2x10mm Tp Screw Aileron servo 1 2 Cap Screw C A 2 3x12mm Tp Screw Horn 3x12mm Aileron 2 Aileron Bottom View ...

Page 12: ...ALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR Left Right 6x60mm Socket Head Cap Screw 6x20mm Head Cap Screw 2 4x12mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2 6mm Spring Washer 4 4 5mm Spring Washer 2 6mm Flat Washer 4 6mm Flat Washer 4 6mm Collar 2 4 6mm Hex Nut Wood Aluminium Plastic ...

Page 13: ...13 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual Left 4 6x20mm Head Cap Screw 6mm Spring Washer 6mm Flat Washer ...

Page 14: ...14 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 2 4x12mm Socket Head Cap Screw 5mm Spring Washer 1 2 ...

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Page 16: ...16 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 1 x mm Socket Head Cap Screw x mm Flat Washer 5x16mm Flat Washer 5mm Colar Plastic 5mm Hex Nut 2 2 ...

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Page 18: ...THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator rudder and throttle servos Test fit the servos into the servo tray Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos 2 Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio system o 90 approx 16mm 2mm 5 2mm 2mm For rudder servo ...

Page 19: ...t as shown 5 When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply a thin layer to the bottom and to the top of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Insert the stabilizer in place and re align Double check all of your measurements one more time before the epoxy cures Remove any excess epoxy usi...

Page 20: ...RE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 3x12mm Cap screw Push rod 3x mm Cap screw x2 Elevator Elevator Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue If they come loose in flight accidents may result x8 ...

Page 21: ...21 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual Elevator Elevator Push rod Ball link 3mm Hex nut 3x12mm Cap scew 3mm Flash washer Servo tail 2 Fuselage Top View ...

Page 22: ...e hinges are adequately secured with glue If they come loose in flight accidents may result Rudder x5 3x12mm Cap screw 2 6x109mmPush rod 3x35mm Cap screw x2 5 44mm Pinned Hinge 1 1 2 1 2 3x12mm Cap Screw 3mm Hex Nut 3mm Flat Washer Horn Ball link 1 1 1 2 6x109mm Push rod 3 x 35mm Cap Screw Rudder ...

Page 23: ...23 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual Rudder Fuselage Top View Push rod Ball link 3mm Hex nut 3x12mm Cap scew 3mm Flash washer Servo tail 2 ...

Page 24: ...GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE TAIL GEAR 3x16mm Button head Cap Screw 2 2 3mm Spring Washer 3x15mm Tp Screw 2 3x16mm Button Head Cap Screw 3mm Spring Washer 3x15mm Tp Screw 2 5mm ...

Page 25: ...25 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual SECURE THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE Ø32x890mm Aluminium tube 1 ...

Page 26: ...26 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 4x15mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2 ...

Page 27: ...e mount for DLE 55CC or OS 60CC OR DLE 55CC Throttle Lever OS 60CC Throttle Lever Mark Line DLE 55CC Plate of plywood Throttle hole Φ 6mm DLE 35CC DLE 55CC DLE 55CC 6 2mm 6 2mm Mark Line OS 60CC Plate of plywood Throttle hole Φ 6mm DLE 35CC OS 60CC OS 60CC 6 2mm 6 2mm DLE 35CC May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri angle wood for the installation is easy DLE 35CC ...

Page 28: ... Flat Washer 4 5x16mm Rubber Washer 4 500mm Pushrod wire 4 4 12x70mm Aluminium 4 2 5x100mm Socket Head Cap Screw M5 Blind Nut INSTALLING THE ENGINE 12x70mm Aluminium 16x5mm Flat Washer 16x5mm Rubber Washer 5mm Spring Washer 5mm Flat Washer 5x100mm Socket Head Cap Screw X M5 Blind Nut Zip tie ...

Page 29: ...79 Instruction Manual Rubber Rubber Aluminium Aluminium 30mm Screw INSTALLING THE STOPPER Cut off shaded portion Bend 400 degree Bend 400 degree 40 degree bend 400 400 9mm 12mm 6mm Inflame Do not overheat it may break WARNING ...

Page 30: ...ing using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none of it falls into the tank 5 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split 6 Using a modeling knife cut 3 lengths of fuel line Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent...

Page 31: ...d wire using wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining screw 1 Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector Remove the excess material from the arm After installing the adjustable metal connector apply a small drop of thin C A to the bottom nut Thi...

Page 32: ...32 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual MOUNTING THE COWL 2 5mm 300mm 360mm 349mm 5 3x12mm Tp Screw 1 Cowling 1 Plastic part ...

Page 33: ...33 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 3x12mm Tp Screw 160mm 160mm ...

Page 34: ...r when you are installing the wing Plug the battery pack lead into the switch Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery until after balancing the model 1 The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side opposite the muffler close enough to the receiver so the lead will reach Use the face plate of the switch cut out and locate the mounting holes 3 Secure the switch in place using the two ...

Page 35: ... Pilot 1 Top hatch 1 Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch Use low tack tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Wrap the tape completely around the canopy hatch ...

Page 36: ...36 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 160mm 160mm Adhesive tape C A 160mm 160mm Open Close ...

Page 37: ...37 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE PROPELLER AND SPINNER ...

Page 38: ...9 Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR EP MOTOR 4 4mm Flat Washer 4 4mm Spring Washer 4 1 4 4x35mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4 10x20mm Aluminium M4 Blind Nut 10x20mm 4mm Spring Washer 4mm Flat Washer 4x35mm M4 Blind Nut ...

Page 39: ...39 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual 12x70mm 5mm Flat Washer 5mm Rubber Washer 5mm Spring Washer 5mm Flat Washer 5x100mm Zip tie ...

Page 40: ...ne to lose control and crash THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 118mm 46 5in BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE FUSELAGE BALANCE A PLANE UPSIDE DOWN WITH THE FUEL TANK EMPTY After you have balanced a plane on the C G You should laterally balance it Doing this will help the airplane track straighter 1 Turn the airplane upside down Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft an...

Page 41: ... highly recommend setting up a plane using the control throws listed 2 The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each control surface 3 Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the correct directions CONTROL THROWS FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying 2 Check every bolt and every glue...

Page 42: ...ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS For more information refer to radio system instruction manual Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery ESC BATTERY Receiver Motor BATTERY Engine Aileron Rudder Elevator Elevator Servo Aileron Throttle Servo Aileron Servo Aileron Servo Rudder Servo Receiver Battery Receiver Switch Elevator Elevator Servo ...

Page 43: ...43 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual MAIN GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL TAIL GEAR DIMENSIONAL DETAIL 41mm 127mm 6 1mm hold 48 5mm 35mm 31mm 241mm 180mm 67mm 5mm 19mm 24 5mm 130mm 12mm 3 m m 28mm 9mm ...

Page 44: ...44 GILMORE Item code BH179 Instruction Manual DECORATION Top View Bottom View 2 1 3 4 Side View Right 4 2 Side View Left 3 1 ...

Page 45: ... close to people or built up areas DO NOT dispose of empty fuel containers on a fire this can lead to an explosion NEVER fly in wet conditions or on windy or stormy days NEVER use damaged or deformed propellers or spinners THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS Keep fingers clothing ties shirt sleeves scarves or any other loose objects that could be caught or drawn in away from the propeller Take care at ALL ...

Page 46: ...this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed Switch on the transmitter OFF ON OFF ON Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage If the model does not respond correctly to the controls land it as soon as possible and correct the fault Empty the fuel tank after flying fuel left in the tank can cause corrosion and lead to engine problems Check that the transmitter ba...

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