Ecotop BIDULE 55, Руководство пользователя

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THANK YOU for your purchase of the RC towing machine BIDULE 55 ECOTOP!
We made a main effort while drawing and building this plane so that it is the best model you ever built and fly.
We provide you a kit with the highest quality and the best possible performances.
We wish you a great success while assembling and flying your new BIDULE 55 ECOTOP.
With over 6 years of loyal service under it’s belt, the Bidule has become renowned the world over as a rugged and reliable workhorse of the
sky. Not only known for its superb Aero-Towing capabilities but also for it’s precise and well balanced handing characteristics as a general
sports model.
Modified versions of the Bidule are even being used by our customers for both military and commercial applications.
So if the Bidule has been so successful, why have we decided to “change” a proven design?
Rather than go for “wholesale change” of an already strong and very successful product, we’ve gone for a more “evolutionary” approach.
Taking on board the comments and suggestions from our private, commercial and military customers and incorporated this knowledge
(gained over the past 6 years) to produce a fully coherent and truly evolved design.
So what has changed?
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A new fibreglass engine cowling has been fitted which improves aerodynamics and gives a sleeker nose profile.
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A new front air shock / dampened landing gear is provided which improves ground handling on rough strips.
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A new fibreglass moulded main landing gear is provided which once again improves grounding handling on rough strips and exhibits very
good “anti-bounce” properties on landing.
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A strong yet light carbon-fibre wing joiner is now provided.
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The firewall is drilled to accept the superb DLE 55 gas engine.
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We’ve updated both the colour scheme, graphics along with associated decals.
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In addition many detailed improves have been made on the airframe.
And of course the new Bidule 55 retains all of the fine qualities which made the original Bidule such a popular and best selling towing plane
among Sunday flyers and professionals.
Additional information:
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The tricycle landing gear (which is particularly robust) was specially developed for this new aircraft. The nose wheel being fully dampened
with an extra large track between the front and main fiberglass gear, reducing “nose pitching” during both take-off and landing phases.
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The ground clearance with a two-bladed 22 “diameter prop is increased to about 3.5”.
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The engine is mounted flat on a hyper strong aviation quality plywood firewall, with the mounting configured to allow the installation of
tuned pipe to fit perfectly under the fuselage.
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For aesthetics, a fibreglass engine cowl (supplied painted) surrounds the engine without sacrificing cooling, essential for this kind of plane.
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A tinted PVC canopy mounted on its frame disassembles easily, thus allowing easy access inside the entire fuselage from the firewall to the
towing hook (supplied in the kit). Excellent for easy maintenance!
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The two- parts wings (carbon wing joiner) are equipped with ailerons and powerful landing flaps to enable quick and accurate landing even
from “tight” fields.
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The 2.5° of wing dihedral (per wing) assure that the Bidule keeps a straight and consistent tracking and is easily controllability in turns.
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The tail is removable, the two rudder servos are integrated into the thickness of the airfoil and are accessible via two hatches.
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The two vertical stabilisers (fins) are also removable via 4 screws (with captive nuts fitted into the horizontal stabiliser).
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Thanks to the lightness of the airframe, the Bidule 55 can be powered with engines from 30cc, however for those who practice towing the
powerful DLE 55 is highly recommended.
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As mentioned previously, although the Bidule was originally designed as a professional towing machine, as a recreational aircraft, its ability
to perform soft and sweet aerobatics really take some beating.
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In addition it’s light wing loading, large and powerful flaps, rugged landing gear and its twin rudder configuration allow this aircraft to be
used from rough short-strips even in strong crosswinds.
IMPORTANT: Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before beginning assembly. Do an inventory of the parts using the
parts list, to control that there is no lack or imperfection.
Thank you to contact TOPMODEL immediately, if you note a missing part or a damaged part.
WARRANTY: It is important to notify to TOPMODEL all damage or problems with this model within 7 days following the reception of the kit to
be able to benefit the warranty. In the event of return of the model, the customer is responsible for transport and return shipping cost is at his
expenses. In the event of defect, the part will be exchanged or replaced once this one will be delivered to TOPMODEL for expertise (transport
on your cost). In the event of problem, do not hesitate to contact TOPMODEL.
TOPMODEL cannot control the dexterity of the modeler and cannot influence the builder during the assembly or the use of this radiocontrolled
model, thus TOPMODEL will in no way accept or assume responsability or liability for damages resulting from the use of this user assembled
product.
The purchaser/user accepts all the responsibilities in the event of structural or mechanical problems.