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E-flite Diamante 5e ARF Assembly Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the E-flite

®

 Diamante 25e ARF. 

The Diamante 25e was designed by champion pilot Peter 

Goldsmith to provide intermediate to experienced pilots a 

precision aerobatics platform that is excellently balanced 

stability and has benign stall characteristics. At the heart of this 

design is the SD8020 airfoil that provides excellent tracking 

and crisp response in any axis. It is also extremely resistant 

to accelerated stalls so you’ll feel like you’re on rails in any 

attitude. Construction is balsa and light ply with a custom Peter 

Goldsmith UltraCote

®

 trim scheme. The fiberglass cowl and 

wheel pants come painted from the factory. You will find two 

sets of mounting holes on the firewall to mount your choice of 

either the Power 25 or 32 Outrunner motors. The Power 32 is 

recommended if you wish to fly aggressive artistic aerobatics 

along with sport and precision flying. The Power 25 is ideal for 

sport aerobatics.
This model was purposely designed for electric power 

application from the ground up. The flight characteristics of this 

design are such that it will reach a large cross section of skills. 

Whether you are just learning to explore the aerobatic realm,  

or a more experienced pilot, the Diamante 25e will touch 

your skills with a low level of intimidation. The Diamante 25e 

was designed to be a straightforward, pure flying aerobatic 

performer. Much attention was spent developing the flight forces 

in all 3 axes ensuring minimum coupling, meaning a lower 

workload for the pilot.

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly 

easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each 

major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next 

to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with 

a single circle (

) are performed once, while steps with two 

circles (

 

) indicate that the step will require repeating, such 

as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

Table of Contents

Specifications .........................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................2

Using the Manual ...................................................................2

Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ....................................................3

Required Radio Equipment ......................................................3

Important Information About Motor Selection ...........................3

Lightweight Sport Setup ..........................................................4

Recommended High Power Precision Aerobatic Setup ..............4

Alternative Sport andPrecision Setup .......................................4

Optional Accessories ..............................................................4

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ...........................................4

Required Tools and Adhesives .................................................5

Warning ................................................................................5

Warranty Period ....................................................................5

Limited Warranty ...................................................................6

Damage Limits .......................................................................6

Safety Precautions ..................................................................6

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs .........................................7

Inspection or Repairs ..............................................................7

Warranty Inspection and Repairs ............................................7

Non-Warranty Repairs ...........................................................7

Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ..........................................8

Aileron Installation .................................................................8

Landing Gear Installation ......................................................14

Horizontal and Vertical Tail Installation ..................................17

Motor Installation .................................................................24

Final Assembly .....................................................................27

Control Throws .....................................................................28

Center of Gravity .................................................................29

Range Test Your Radio ..........................................................29

Preflight ...............................................................................29

Flying the Diamante 25e .......................................................30

Reduce Your Workload .........................................................30

Servo and Control Setup .......................................................31

Sequencing ..........................................................................32

Balance ...............................................................................32

Dynamic Balance .................................................................33

Thrust Angles .......................................................................33

Differential ...........................................................................34

Programmable Mixing ..........................................................35

2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......38

Building and Flying Notes .....................................................39

Содержание Diamante 25e ARF

Страница 1: ...Specifications Wingspan 48 in 1200mm Length 50 in 1250mm Wing Area 485 sq in 31 3 sq dm Weight w o Battery 3 3 3 lb 1 4 1 5 kg Weight w Battery 3 6 4 2 lb 1 6 1 9 kg Diamante 25e ARF Assembly Manual...

Страница 2: ...e flight forces in all 3 axes ensuring minimum coupling meaning a lower workload for the pilot Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand and to p...

Страница 3: ...ete system includes standard servos which are not required for the Diamante Purchase Separately SPM6070 DSM2 7 Channel Receiver Or JRPR720 7 Channel ScanSelect FM Receiver Or JRPR790 7 Channel ScanSel...

Страница 4: ...batics and very strong aggressive artistic aerobatics performance Alternative Sport and Precision Setup EFLM4032A Power 32 BL Outrunner 770Kv THP42003S2PPL 4200mAh 3S2P 11 1V Li Po 13GA APC14070E Elec...

Страница 5: ...Petroleum jelly Canopy glue Square Sandpaper Masking tape Warning An RC aircraft is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at A...

Страница 6: ...ation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE...

Страница 7: ...shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been me...

Страница 8: ...ry or damage can occur Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Carefully follow the directions and warning...

Страница 9: ...ron and wing This provides a tunnel for the CA to wick into penetrating the hinge Hint You can prepare the rudder fin elevator and stabilizer at this time as well 3 Slide the four hinges into the slot...

Страница 10: ...Do not use accelerator on the hinges The CA must be allowed to soak in and penetrate the hinge 6 Gently pull the aileron from the wing once the CA has fully cured This is to verify the hinges are glue...

Страница 11: ...h a 6 in 152mm servo extension to the aileron servo Use a commercially available clip to keep the two from becoming disconnected inside the wing 10 Tie the string to the extension installed on the ail...

Страница 12: ...Use a pen drill and 1 16 in 1 5mm drill bit to drill the four locations for the servo mounting screws 13 Apply a few drops of thin CA to each of the four holes This will harden the underlying wood an...

Страница 13: ...Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the assembly Note Use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose 16 Thread the nylon control horn onto the control horn screw until the top of t...

Страница 14: ...e using side cutters 20 Repeat Steps 9 through 19 to complete the aileron servo installation Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Landing gear left and right 21 4 in 57mm wheel 2 Wheel pa...

Страница 15: ...the screw then slide the wheel onto the screw Slide a second 6 washer onto the screw and secure the wheel using a 6 32 lock nut Make sure the wheel can turn freely after installing the final nut 4 Tes...

Страница 16: ...nt 7 Use a drill and 9 64 in 3 5mm drill bit to drill the location made in the previous step 8 Press the 4 40 blind nut into the hole from the inside of the wheel pant 9 Slide the wheel pant back onto...

Страница 17: ...sembly 1 in 25mm tail wheel 3 32 wheel collar 2 Servo extension 12 305mm 2 11 4 in x 1 4 in 32mm x 6mm wing dowel 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Drill bit 1 4 in 6mm 6 minute epoxy Ruler String...

Страница 18: ...inges when installing the elevator hinges 5 Install the elevator control horn as shown following the same technique as the aileron control horn Note the position of the control horn 6 Slide the stabil...

Страница 19: ...and fuselage Use a piece of string to check the distance between the wing and stabilizer 8 Check to make sure the stabilizer is parallel to the wing Lightly sand the fuselage where the stabilizer res...

Страница 20: ...to fail in flight Hint You can use a soldering iron or hot knife as an option to a hobby knife This will greatly lower the chances of cutting into the stabilizer 11 Slide the stabilizer back into the...

Страница 21: ...ight against the end of the fuselage as it can rock forward in the slot Note The aft edge of the fin will be parallel to the aft end of the fuselage when positioned correctly 15 Use a square to make s...

Страница 22: ...in CA to secure the fin to the fuselage 18 Use three hinges to install the rudder onto the fin The tail gear wire will be glued into the rudder using 6 minute epoxy 19 Secure the tail wheel onto the t...

Страница 23: ...he same technique as the aileron servo Use the 7 in 178mm pushrod wire to connect the servo to the rudder control horn 22 Attach a 12 in 305mm servo extension to the elevator servo lead Install the se...

Страница 24: ...3 5mm Note There are two sets of holes in the firewall The outer set of holes is used to mount the Power 32 motor while the inner holes are used for mounting the Power 25 motor Use the appropriate ho...

Страница 25: ...720mAh Ni MH 4 8V receiver battery EXRB100 Expert Standard Switch EXRA050 Use the battery and switch harness to power the receiver and servos after disabling the BEC on the ESC by following the instr...

Страница 26: ...ition the cowling so it lines up with the spinner backplate and has a small gap between the spinner backplate and cowling 8 With the cowl aligned with the spinner use a drill and 1 16 in 1 5mm drill b...

Страница 27: ...oop tape Follow the instructions provided with the receiver when installing the antenna 2 Place the canopy onto the hatch Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the canopy onto the hatch Note U...

Страница 28: ...necessary 2 Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up 3 Use a throw gauge to adjust the throw of the elevator aile...

Страница 29: ...em following the instructions provided with the radio In most cases the radio should be charged the night before going out flying Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio See your...

Страница 30: ...trimming information you can have the Diamante performing perfect aerobatic maneuvers Landing the Diamante 25e is as easy as setting up on final approach lowering the throttle to idle and gliding in...

Страница 31: ...bias towards Free With 1 horns and 1 distance from control hook up I am getting slightly better that 1 to 1 ratio More importantly I am getting closer to the maximum servo power and control geometry a...

Страница 32: ...r of Gravity should be For precision flying forward is better but too far forward can be a problem I cannot put in writing what is the best feel for each pilot other than it is a feel thing I can howe...

Страница 33: ...a friend observe the proceedings do many pull outs and make absolutely sure before you move on to the next step of trimming Thrust Angles OK guys it s time to put aside aesthetics and get that thrust...

Страница 34: ...rting to understand the importance of trimming your model in the correct sequence Each step complements the last and should have no negative effects in trim Aileron differential is required when the d...

Страница 35: ...ork on the mixing to fine tune our model What I would like to do is to break up this Programmable Mix section into 2 sections The first is the down line torque offset or throttle offset mixing and sec...

Страница 36: ...ight rudder mixed on full throttle That works well or so I ve been told but I haven t tried it myself One thing you may want to experiment with in both these scenarios is where the mix is activated I...

Страница 37: ...I need up to 10 If I just have a 10 mix it will be too much at small rudder inputs The curve mix is designed to solve this problem One of the most common questions I get asked is what can I do to imp...

Страница 38: ...established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flyi...

Страница 39: ...39 E flite Diamante 25e ARF Assembly Manual Building and Flying Notes...

Страница 40: ...9891 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com E fliteRC com...

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