eSKA - INTRODUCTION
M O D E L S
Before You Start
Compare the parts in this kit with the parts list on page 3, and note any miss-
ing parts. Also inspect all parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality.
If any part is missing, broken or poor quality, or if you have any questions
about building or flying this airplane, please call us at 763-560-5529, or email
us at [email protected]. If you are contacting us for replacement parts,
please include the kit name, part name, part code/number and your mailing
address. You can also check our web site at www.electroflying.com for the
latest updates.
Radio Equipment
The ElectroFlying eSKA can use any standard 4 channel narrow-band receiver,
but to save a little weight you may want to use one of the smaller receivers
such as the Hitec 555 (Without case) or FMA M5.
eSKA
has been design to use
2–3 Hitec HS-55 servos and BEC.
Motor and Batteries
eSKA
has been designed to use either an Astro Brushless .010 geared motor.
The Astro Brushless motor should be used with 3S - 1200mAh LiPoly cells. The
Astro .010 motor mount is included in the kit. The optional motor mounts for
other brushless motors can be requested at no charge.
Supplied Parts List
(Or What's In The Box)
Use the check-list below to make sure you have everything before you
start. If you are missing any parts, contact us at 763-560-5529 or at
[email protected].
General
(1) This Manual (20 Pages, Illustrated)
(1) Plan Sheets Rolled (24" x 36")
Wood
(Balsa, Birch & Lite-Ply)
(1) Laser Cut 1/32" Plywood Sheet
V1S1
(Doublers & Control Horns)
(1) Laser Cut 1/16" Balsa Sheet
V1S2
(Wing Ribs 2, 3, 4, 5, TE & Fuse Top)
(1) Laser Cut 1/16" Balsa Sheet
V1S3
(Wing Ribs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10)
(1) Laser Cut 1/16" Balsa Sheet
V1S4
(Fuse Bottom & LGM2)
(1) Laser Cut 1/16" Balsa Sheet
V1S5
(Fuse Bottom Sheeting)
(1) Laser Cut 3/32" Balsa Sheet
V1S6
(Fuse & Hatch Right Side)
(1) Laser Cut 3/32" Balsa Sheet
V1S7
(Fuse & Hatch Left Side)
(1) Laser Cut 1/8" Balsa Sheet
V1S8
(Fin, Rudder & Elevator)
(1) Laser Cut 1/8" Balsa Sheet
V1S9
(Wing Spar & Horizontal Stabilizer)
(1) Laser Cut 1/8" Balsa Sheet
V1S10
(Stab, Fin, TE Joiner & LG Cover)
(1) Laser Cut 1/8" Lite-Ply Sheet
V1S11
(Fuselage Formers, Motor Mount,
Wing Spar Joiners, Landing Gear Mount, Wing Hooks & Servo Mounts)
(1) Laser Cut 3/32" Balsa Sheet
V1S12
(Ribs 1, 11 & Wing Tips)
(1) Laser Cut 3/32" Balsa Sheet
V2S13
(Left Aileron)
(1) Laser Cut 3/32" Balsa Sheet
V2S14
(Right Aileron)
(1) 3/16" x 11/16" Birch Dowels (Wing Mounting Dowel)
(2) 1/8"x 1/4"x 18" Balsa Stick (Wing Trailing Edges)
(2) 1/4" x 3/8" x 18" Balsa Stick (Wing Leading Edges)
(2) 1/8" x 3/8" x 18" Balsa Stick (Top Wing Spar)
(1) 1/16" x 1/4" x 12" Balsa Stick (Aileron Braces/Ribs)
(1) 1/8" sq. x 18" Balsa Stick (Tail Surface Braces/Ribs & LG Brace)
Hardware
(4) Small Rubber Bands (Hatch Hold Down)
(4) Du-BroMicro E/Z Links
(4) Du-Bro Mini E/Z Connector Sets
(4) Du-Bro .032 Micro Pushrod System Wires
(1) 5/64"x 14" Music Wire (Landing Gear Legs)
(2) 1-1/2" Du-Bro Light Weight Foam Wheels
(2) 3/32" Du-Bro Wheel Collars and Set Screws
(4) #2 x 3/8" Button Head Sheet Metal Screws (Du-Bro 526)
(1) 3" x 3/4" Adhesive Back Velcro Strip (Hook and Loop Set)
Additional Items Required to Complete eSKA
Propeller - APC Slow Flyer 10" x 7" (Astro Brushless .010)
1 Roll of Light Weight Iron-On Plastic Covering (Nelson LiteFILM
or Ultra Coat Lite Film)
Clear Packing Tape for Hinges
Building Supplies/Adhesives
1 oz. Thin C/A and 1 oz. Thick C/A
C/A Accelerator (Optional)
120, 220 and 400 Grit Sanding Paper
Waxed Paper
Thread Locker
Lite Hobby Filler
Building Tools
Flat level building surface (2' x 4' Ceiling Tile)
Hobby Knife and #11 Blades
Small T-Pins
.050 Hex Ball Wrench
Electric Drill, 1/16" and 3/16" Drill Bits
Small and Medium Flat Blade Screw Drivers
Small and Medium Phillips Screw Drivers
Pliers or Vice Grips and Various Small Clamps
Various Size Sanding Blocks
Covering Iron and Sock
24" Straightedge/Ruler
Cutting Mat
Masking Tape and/or Small Rubber Bands
Rotary Tool and Reinforced Cut-off Wheel
