FB Jets T33, Инструкция по сборке, Страница: 15 / 19

FEI BAO/FB Jets Large T33
Step 15: Cockpit
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Trim the edges of the cockpit area so that the tubs sit inside the canopy. We fitted the
scale cockpit supplied into the canopy to make start-up easier and preparation easier.
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We suggest trial fitting the cockpit to the fuselage and trimming where necessary.
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Make sure it is smooth to install and remove as once you secure into the canopy this is
important.
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Once happy with the fit of the cockpit, place it inside the cockpit. Place a small amount of
Hysol or the like along the join of the cockpit and canopy.
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Place a large sheet of gladwrap or similar flexible think material over the entire cockpit area
of the fuse. This will protect the fuse from any glue on the cockpit when you install the
canopy to the fuse.
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Now install the fuse so the right shape of the Cockpit and canopy is achieved while this
glue is drying.
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The use of about a dozen rare earth magnets will also assist in this process.
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Make sure that the cockpit tubs are clear of any electronic gear sitting on the component
boards.
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At this point, you may wish to paint the tub, instrument panel and glare shield with flat black
paint.
Step 16: Radio Programming
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Complete the installation of your radio gear and batteries. In our T33, the switches were
mounted in the front access hatch while the RX, ECU shut down, valves, ecu etc. are locate
on the front component board.
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The front board has the air equipment and the UAT however the fill valves are located on
the front access hatch area;
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Batteries were mounted to the nose forward and above the front nose wheel so they can
be removed for charging if required. We used 2* 4000mAh 7.4v Lipo’s for the RX and a 7.4
4000mAh for the Turbine ECU.
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Set your radio for the following throws:
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Ailerons: 25-30 mm in either direction
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Elevators: 25-30 mm in either direction
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Rudder: max throw allowable for nice controlled knife edge manoeuvres
Step 17: Weight and Balance
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Test fuel the aircraft. Check for leaks, then drain.
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Set your CG. For the initial flights, the plane should balance slightly nose down with the CG
which resulted in approximately 220mm from the LE, fuel in the UAT only, with the gear
down.
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Adjust CG as necessary.
Step 18: Test Flight
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Before any test flight, make sure all systems are fully tested on the ground and there are no
known problems. The gear is essentially important to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
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Try to conduct test flights under ideal weather conditions, at a flying facility that offers
plenty of “outs” in case of problems. The T33 will enjoy any wind but a head wind on take
off and landing will make for very slow controlled landings and smooth short take offs. We
deactivated the speed brakes for a first flight and actually found that this model by FB jets
slows up superbly even without speed brakes.
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During the first flight, spend the majority of time on slow flight and approaches. Your primary
goal in the first few flights is to get a good feel for throws, CG and most importantly, the nice
controlled landing characteristics of the aircraft.
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This is a heavy aircraft, so make sure to carry sufficient power to touchdown to avoid wear
and tear on the airframe. Land with a little speed. The T33 will slow nicely and maintain
good forward speed and the T33 will respond to the final flare very well.
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Ailerons = 25-30mm 0% expo
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Elevator = 30mm up 10% expo – 30mm down 10% expo