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RV-8

 

70

cc

 

FLS

 

ARF and ARFSV 

Instruction Manual 

Содержание FeatherLite RV-8 70cc FLS

Страница 1: ...RV 8 70cc FLS ARF and ARFSV Instruction Manual...

Страница 2: ...TH THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR AIRCRAFT PLEASE VISIT OUR WIKI SUPPORT SITE FOR THE LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES FEATURE CHANGES AND MANUAL ADDENDUMS FOR THIS PRODUCT wiki flexinnovations...

Страница 3: ...8 Tail Wheel Installation 18 Rudder and Rudder Control Horn Installation 20 Rudder Hinge Installation 21 Rudder Control Horn Installation 22 Rudder Servo and Linkage Installation 24 Push Pull System S...

Страница 4: ...66 Motor ESC Cooling 68 Final Assembly 69 Radio Installation 69 Wing Installation 72 Pilot Installation Optional 75 Canopy Installation 76 Decal Installation 77 Final Setup and Flying Notes 84 Center...

Страница 5: ...so designed to accept multiple power systems including 60cc electric setups that allow you to fly anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes on a typical 12S Li Po setup We also cannot forget about its float ready...

Страница 6: ...ended Servo Arms Aileron Flaps Elevators 6 2 inch Single Arm Potenza 2 inch Clamping Servo Arm FPZA1036 recommended Rudder Tail mounted Push Pull 2 inch Single Arm Potenza 2 inch Clamping Servo Arm FP...

Страница 7: ...DA 70 Throttle Servo High Quality Metal Gear Digital Servo Potenza DS22209HV high voltage servo recommended Throttle Servo Extension 18 inch 460 mm Ignition Regulator Follow your engine manufacturer...

Страница 8: ...um Wing and Tail Bag Set ISDTD2 ISDT D2 Dual Port AC 200W Charger FPM2022 Premium Vinyl Graphics Set RV 8 70cc FLS Red Scheme by Callie Graphics FPM2023 Premium Vinyl Graphics Set RV 8 70cc FLS Camouf...

Страница 9: ...se of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition in the original packaging material to the place of purchase SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Protect yo...

Страница 10: ...EFORE ASSEMBLY Carefully unpack your aircraft and inspect the parts Review the manual and gather the required tools and supplies o Remove all parts from their plastic bags inventory all items and clos...

Страница 11: ...ls o Toothpicks o Mixing Cups o Mixing Sticks something to mix epoxy with The flap and aileron control horns have been marked and bagged individually It is especially important that you use the correc...

Страница 12: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 8 2 Locate the aileron and flap control horn slots You can find them close to the front edge of the control surface 210mm 160mm...

Страница 13: ...h hinge that is inserted into the wing aileron or flap Use isopropyl alcohol and a paper towel to clean the hinge and remove any debris that may be left after scuffing 3 Use a toothpick or cotton swab...

Страница 14: ...1040 heat shrink tubing or thread to secure the connection 3 Insert the aileron servo into the servo bay with the output shaft towards the leading edge of the wing Be sure to route the servo lead out...

Страница 15: ...ied with the length of the linkage secure the linkage to the control horn with the hardware in the following order o M3x15 Socket Head Cap Screw o M3 Washer o Control Horn Side 1 o Ball Link o Control...

Страница 16: ...k and secure them in place at this time 5 Using a pushrod with a length of 3 5 inches 90mm assemble the flap linkages so that the total length from center of ball to center of ball is approximately 11...

Страница 17: ...ote The angle of the linkage is correct As the servo arm rotates and the control surface deflects the linkage will straighten ELEVATOR INSTALLATION Required for this section Components Tools Adhesives...

Страница 18: ...he control horn slots in the elevator as well as the control horn Push the control horns into the slot being sure to wipe away any excess epoxy with isopropyl alcohol and a paper towel Quique s Tip To...

Страница 19: ...s possible while still allowing for proper control surface deflection Wait at least 1 hour before removing the tape and testing the control surfaces ELEVATOR SERVO AND LINKAGE INSTALLATION Required fo...

Страница 20: ...h 55mm length assemble the elevator linkages and ball links so that the total length from center of ball to center of ball is approximately 3 1 8 inches 78mm Final length will be adjusted when centeri...

Страница 21: ...abilizers onto the fuselage and stand approximately 10 feet 3m behind the aircraft while sighting the two elevator halves Using this method you can best align the most important part of the control su...

Страница 22: ...lwheel Wire o Tailwheel Bracket o Tail wheel o Lock Collar 2 o Flat File o 1 5mm Hex Driver o 30 Minute Epoxy o Blue Thread Lock o Epoxy Mixing Cups o Low Tack Masking Tape o Isopropyl Alcohol o Paper...

Страница 23: ...lange facing the wheel location Apply blue thread lock to a setscrew and secure the wheel collar to the tail wheel wire Apply a drop of light oil on the axle and slide the tail wheel onto the axle Ins...

Страница 24: ...be used for a proper CG If you choose to use a 70cc twin cylinder engine you can mount the rudder servo in one of the two positions in the tail If using any other type of engine it s recommended that...

Страница 25: ...e Do not apply petroleum jelly to the entire hinge The petroleum jelly is used to prevent glue from adhering to the pivot of the hinge keeping the hinge moving free 4 Mix an adequate amount of 30 minu...

Страница 26: ...marked as follows Pull To be used with the Pull Pull cable installation Total of 4 control horns two horns for the left side and two horns for the right side in the upper rudder spot 40mm from the bot...

Страница 27: ...eft after scuffing 5 Mix an adequate amount of 30 minute epoxy Apply epoxy to the control horn slots in the rudder as well as the control horn Push the control horns into the slot being sure to wipe a...

Страница 28: ...rvo Extension o Fuselage o M3x15 Socket Head Cap Screw 4 o M3 Washer 4 o Hobby Knife with a 11 blade o 1 Phillips Screwdriver o 2 5mm Hex Driver o Thin CA o Blue Thread Lock 1 Use a 1 Phillips screwdr...

Страница 29: ...s located 1 3 16 inches 30 mm from the fin s root 4 Attach a 48 inch 1220mm servo extension to the servo Use Flex Servo Connector Safety Clips FPZA1040 thread or heat shrink tubing to secure the exten...

Страница 30: ...dder linkage so that the total length from center of ball to center of ball is approximately 5 7 inches 145mm Final length will be adjusted once the linkage has been attached to the servo and control...

Страница 31: ...RTICAL FIN Required for this section Components Tools Adhesives Building Materials o Vertical fin Assemblies o Vertical Fin Carbon Fiber Tube o M3x15 Socket Head Cap Screw 3 o M3 Washer 3 o Hobby Knif...

Страница 32: ...you can rotate the fin to align it in line with the fuselage Finish seating the vertical fin fully being sure to avoid pinching your rudder servo wires 3 The vertical fin is secured in place by one M...

Страница 33: ...nting screw into each of the pre cut holes in the servo mounting location on the rudder servo tray inside the fuselage Remove the screw and apply a small amount of thin CA to each of the holes to hard...

Страница 34: ...nd looking from the cockpit towards the tail you will see the nylon tube guides for the cables 5 Using pliers thread a rigging coupler approximately halfway into a ball link Take a section of pull pul...

Страница 35: ...river and a 5 5mm nut driver Use the same order of hardware as done with the aileron control horns 9 Power on your radio system and make sure the control horn is perpendicular to the servo case Route...

Страница 36: ...ction Components Tools Adhesives Building Materials o 2 inch Single Sided Servo Arm o Ball Link 2 o M3x15 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 o M3 Flat Washer 4 o M3 Lock Nut 2 o 48 inch 1220mm Servo Extension o...

Страница 37: ...the servo Apply a small amount of blue thread lock to the servo arm screw and secure it in place If your servo arm has clamping screws apply blue thread lock to these screws and secure them in place...

Страница 38: ...s Tools Adhesives Building Materials o Carbon Fiber Horizontal Stabilizer Tube o Left and Right Horizontal Stabilizers o M3x15 Socket Head Cap Screw 4 o M3 Washer 4 o 48 inch 1220mm elevator extension...

Страница 39: ...2 flat washers in place 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right horizontal stabilizer LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required for this section Components Tools Adhesives Building Materials o Fuselage Assembly...

Страница 40: ...rily slide a lock collar fully onto the axle and space it 2mm 3 32 inch off the axle flange Secure it in place with a 1 5mm hex driver Slide a wheel onto the axle followed by a second wheel collar sec...

Страница 41: ...al as it will weaken the axle You only need a small flat spot for each set screw 4 Re assemble the lock collars and wheel as done in step one Use blue thread lock on the set screw and tighten the lock...

Страница 42: ...an M4x25 socket head cap screw with an M4 washer through the landing gear and through the landing gear mount in the fuselage Note that there are not threads in the aluminum angle mount in the fuselage...

Страница 43: ...o Engine o Engine Standoffs 20mm o 20 Blind Nut 4 o 20 x 1 1 2 inch Socket Head Screw 4 o inch flat washer 4 o Drill o 1 8 inch 3mm Drill Bit o 5 16 inch 8mm Drill Bit o inch Hex Driver o Blue Thread...

Страница 44: ...m plywood washers 4 Use a 20 x 1 1 2 inch screw inch flat washer and 20mm standoff to pull the blind nut into the back side of the firewall Once fully seated you may apply some medium CA to help secur...

Страница 45: ...r 2 o M2 Lock Nut 1 o 1 Phillips Screwdriver o 2 5mm Hex Driver o Thin CA o Blue Thread Lock 1 Attach the 18 inch 460mm servo extension to the throttle servo Use a Servo Connector Safety Clip FPZA1040...

Страница 46: ...the ball link to your engine throttle arm using the 2 x 10mm screw 2mm washers 2 and 2mm lock nut Do not use thread lock on these parts as it can weaken the plastic insert in the lock nut The order o...

Страница 47: ...Bit o inch Hex Driver o Blue Thread Lock 1 Remove the plywood structure on the fuselage just below the motor box and behind the throttle servo mounting location by pushing with your fingers If this d...

Страница 48: ...get any adhesive on the threads of the blind nut Let the CA fully cure before moving to the next step 4 Mount the engine without the exhaust to the firewall using 4 30mm engine standoffs 4 20 x 1 1 2...

Страница 49: ...rottle Servo o choke servo optional o 18 inch 460mm Servo Extension o 2mm White Ball Link o M2x10 Phillips Head Screw 1 o Safety Servo Clip Connector o M2 Flat Washer 2 o M2 Lock Nut 1 o 2mm wood serv...

Страница 50: ...or Safety Clip FPZA1040 thread or heat shrink tubing to secure the extension in place 4 When viewing the aircraft as if you were the pilot install the servo right side up on the left side of the tray...

Страница 51: ...your engine throttle arm using the 2 x 10mm screw 2mm washers 2 and 2mm lock nut Do not use thread lock on these parts as it can weaken the plastic insert in the lock nut The order of these component...

Страница 52: ...ssembly o Ignition o Ignition Switch o Ignition Battery o Regulator if applicable o Hobby Knife w 11 Blade o Hook and Loop Strap 2 o Adhesive Back Hook and Loop Tape 1 Locate the ignition switch hole...

Страница 53: ...I have found that the below described system provides a solid mounting platform while still providing enough dampening from vibration Mount as you prefer but this works very well and is a proven metho...

Страница 54: ...craft Also be sure to secure the wiring in a way the wires will not chafe over time from vibration A typical ignition setup will be connected as follows Ignition Battery Ignition Switch Ignition Regul...

Страница 55: ...Fuel Smoke tanks FPM2019 should be used One is included in your kit Apply adhesive backed hook and loop tape to the bottom of your tank s and to the fuel tank tray Place the tank s in their location...

Страница 56: ...pass back in front of the tank s It should then exit the bottom of the fuselage as shown in the image above After the vent line exits the fuselage use a cable tie around the fuel line to prevent it f...

Страница 57: ...licone Red typically preferred o Thin CA o Medium CA o CA Accelerator If you plan to use stock mufflers please follow the instructions A below If you plan on using canisters please follow canister ins...

Страница 58: ...Use a rotary tool with a sanding drum to cut the holes Test fit the cowling to be sure there is adequate gap between the muffler and cowling We recommend at least 1 8 inch 3mm gap 3 Open the rear lip...

Страница 59: ...e fuselage Be sure to leave about 1 8 inch 3mm overlap so that you can iron the covering to the sheeting on the inside of the fuselage You may need to cut a few slits in the edge of the covering due t...

Страница 60: ...ypically most engines will use a gasket between the muffler and cylinder and the socket head cap screws will pass through a lock washer before securing the muffler to the cylinder 2 Place the mount in...

Страница 61: ...a 2 to 1 header for a single canister The header has been cut short by 28mm 1 3 32 in in length to fit appropriately The header has been cut 28mm to fit the length Note that during testing Quique was...

Страница 62: ...ve show the DA 60 with header for a canister install 5 Every engine and exhaust choice will require different openings in the cowling The images above show a DA 70 with 2 to 1 header install Use a rot...

Страница 63: ...hown in the image above Each piece has markings that should assist you in assembly On the corner of each baffle is two letters Match the letters for the proper assembly Note the lettering should face...

Страница 64: ...needed for any interference with the engine Using colored silicone we use black so that it matches the baffling paint cover all the joints on the inside of the cowling to permanently fix it in place L...

Страница 65: ...oles in the motor box for the top plate Remove the screw and apply a small amount of thin CA to each of the holes to harden the threads cut by the screw Let the CA fully cure before proceeding 6 Secur...

Страница 66: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 62 9 Install your propeller and spinner For the DA 70 we recommend a Falcon 25x8W carbon fiber propeller and a Falcon 5 inch 127mm carbon fiber spinner...

Страница 67: ...according to your particular flight style Recommended Electric Power System o Potenza 65cc 185kV Motor FPZM65CC o 4 2 5 in 63mm motor standoffs o Potenza 6S 6200mAh 40C batteries two in series for 12...

Страница 68: ...mm plywood washers to the firewall This will provide the correct clearance between the spinner and cowling 3 Use 4 1 4 x 3 4 inch socket head cap screws and 4 1 4 inch washers to mount the motor Be su...

Страница 69: ...on the bottom of the motor box as shown in the picture above This is a great location for cooling Mark the mounting hole locations and use a 1 5mm drill bit to drill holes in the mounting locations o...

Страница 70: ...cky Velcro o Flex Innovations Battery Hook and Loop Strap Medium 30mm Long 4 FPMA1016 o 30 Minute Epoxy o Mixing Cups o Mixing Sticks 1 Using 30 minute epoxy glue the battery tray on top of the front...

Страница 71: ...t the rear edge of the receiver tray and the rudder servo is mounted in the tail of the fuselage o If adjustments are needed for proper CG you can move one motor battery to the fuel tank mounting tray...

Страница 72: ...light batteries MOTOR ESC COOLING 1 When using the electric power setup we recommend that you do not use the provided baffles for gas engines The front openings provide enough cooling for the electric...

Страница 73: ...o Tie Wraps o Hobby Knife with 11 Blade o 2mm Hex Driver o 1 Phillips Screwdriver o Thin CA 1A If you are using an Aura Professional it can be mounted forward of the rudder servo location as shown in...

Страница 74: ...r as well as a hook and loop strap to secure it in place 2 Locate the receiver switch location just under the canopy and just in line with the Aura receiver area as indicated in the picture above Note...

Страница 75: ...ded to achieve the proper CG This picture uses the rudder servo in the tail with a push pull setup and the DA 70 engine In the image above we are using the Aura 8 Pro with dual Futaba S Bus receivers...

Страница 76: ...et Head Cap Screw 4 o M4 Flat Washer 4 o 3mm Hex Driver o Hobby Knife with 11 Blade o Covering Iron or Trim Iron 1 Use a hobby knife with a sharp 11 blade to remove covering from these holes Be sure t...

Страница 77: ...nue pushing the wing onto the tube until it is fully seated against the side of the fuselage Ensure the servo wires are routed properly into the fuselage Make sure the wing tube doesn t slide out the...

Страница 78: ...hex driver Repeat the process for the other wing panel 5 Connect the aileron and flap leads to their corresponding extensions connected to the Aura or to your receiver if Aura is not used Quique s Tip...

Страница 79: ...noting the cutout area Take a 11 blade and cut three of the four side of the rectangle as shown in the picture above This will allow you access for mounting the pilot Once you mount the pilot glue the...

Страница 80: ...elage Assembly o Canopy o M3x20 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 o M4 Flat Washer 2 o 2 5mm Hex Driver 1 As noted at the beginning of this manual the canopy has hooks along the sides to help secure the canopy...

Страница 81: ...um Vinyl Graphics Kit Camouflage Use the drawings provided below for a guide to apply decals to your model 1 Thoroughly clean the model to ensure it is free of oil fingerprints and dust 2 Separate the...

Страница 82: ...in place and use a paper towel to gently wipe most of the water away 7 Use a soft piece of balsa or similar to squeegee out the remaining liquid from underneath the decal 8 Repeat the process until a...

Страница 83: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 79 INNOV A TIONS TM 35 0000 3 5 0 0 0 0 Aura...

Страница 84: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 80 INNOV A TIONS TM INNOV A TIONS TM ULTRACOTE COLORS TRUE RED HANU866 MIDNIGHT BLUE HANU885 SILVER HANU881 WHITE HANU870...

Страница 85: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 81 RV 8 70cc FLS Camouflage Scheme ARMY GROUND EARTH HERE ARMY GROUND EARTH HERE...

Страница 86: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 82 U S ARMY...

Страница 87: ...RV 8 70cc FLS Instructions 83 ARMY GROUND EARTH HERE ULTRACOTE COLORS OLIVE DRAB HANU904 LIGHT GRAY HANU882 ORANGE HANU877 WHITE HANU870 BLACK HANU874...

Страница 88: ...riend Regardless of the method used ensure that the tests are accurate and repeatable If there are any inconsistencies between measurements work to isolate the source of the error s to ensure that the...

Страница 89: ...the flap at the aileron Elevator and rudder throws are measured from the center of the fin or stab to the center of the counterbalance Since expo directions vary by transmitter manufacturer all expos...

Страница 90: ...ure that all metal to metal connections have thread lock applied and ensure that all controls move freely and in their proper direction 3 Verify proper functioning break in and operation of your engin...

Страница 91: ...flying your aircraft we recommend following the guidelines set by the Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA You can find their Safety handbook as well as more information on the AMA at their website locate...

Страница 92: ...mouflage FPM2004A RV 8 70cc FLS Vertical Stabilizer with Rudder Red FPM2004B RV 8 70cc FLS Vertical Stabilizer with Rudder Camouflage FPM2005A RV 8 70cc FLS Cowling with hardware Red FPM2005B RV 8 70c...

Страница 93: ...bon Fiber Spinner 5 inch FPMHOLYG2 Holy Smokes Gen2 Smoke System FPMPF249CF Flex 24x9 Two Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller FPMPF258WCF Falcon 25x8W Two Blade Carbon Fiber Propeller FPZA1036 Aluminum Servo...

Страница 94: ...PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Flex s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Flex will at its option either i service ii replace any part of the Product d...

Страница 95: ...carton Please note that both the inner and outer boxes need to be included The inner box is not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection from the outer shipping cart...

Страница 96: ...Innovations LLC All rights reserved Potenza is a trademarks of Flex Innovations LLC Futaba and S Bus are registered trademarks of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Rev A Creat...

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