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Construction Manual
WARNING
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING
THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THIS
MODEL.
A Radio-Controlled aircraft is not a toy!
If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm
and damage to property. Fly only in open
areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model
Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio, powerplant,
electronics and batteries.
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) and
a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model aviation
and membership is required to fly at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefits, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection.
Additionally, training programs and instructors are available at
AMA club sites to help you get started the right way. There are
over 2,500 AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the
AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5161 East Memorial Drive • Muncie, IN 47302
Phone (800) 435-9262 • www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you
can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid
flying near full-scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups
of people.
INCLUDED ITEMS
Wood parts included in this kit:
• 2 - LP1 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 5 x 24 sheet
• 2 - LP2 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 5 x 24 sheet
• 1 - LP3 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 5 x 24 sheet
• 1 - LP4 - Laser Cut 1/16” x 3 x 19 sheet
• 2 - BP1 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 2 - BP2 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 1 - BP3 - Laser Cut 1/8” x 4 x 13 sheet
• 1 - BP4 - Laser Cut 1/4” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 1 - BP5 - Laser Cut 1/4” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 2 - BP6 - Laser Cut 1/16” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 4 - BP7 - Laser Cut 1/16” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 2 - BP8 - Laser Cut 1/16” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 1 - CAP - Laser Cut 1/16” x 4 x 24 sheet
• 5/16” x 5/16” x 36” balsa strips (2 pieces)
• 5/16” x 1/2” x 36” balsa strips (2 pieces)
• 5/16” x 1-1/4” x 36” tapered balsa strips (2 pieces)
• 3/16” x 3/8” x 36” basswood strips (6 pieces)
Hardware parts included in this kit:
• 1 - steerable nose gear gear
• 2 - pre-bent main gear
• 10 - C/A type hinges for control surfaces
• 3 - control horns
• 4 - wheel collars 1/8” I.D.
• 4 - 1/8” plastic landing gear straps
• 6 - 2-56 x 3/4” machine screws
• 25 - 2-56 x 3/4” self tapping screws
• 1 - 10-32 x 1/2” thumb screw
• 1 - 7” canopy
Other items included in this kit:
• Rolled plan
• 1 - Construction Manual
ITEMS NEEDED
Hardware needed (not included in the kit)
For some of these items there is more than one option which will
require a bit of decision making ahead of time. There isn’t a right or
a wrong choice, so choose the items that work best for you.
Our engine size recommendation range is a .25 two-stroke or an
electric motor with similar power output, such as the E-Flite 25.
Remember that the Comet is sport that is intended to fly at average
speeds, not rocket speeds, so prudent throttle management
should be practiced.
Here is a list of additional parts needed to complete and fly this
kit, all of which must be purchased separately. Again, we would
recommended supporting your local hobby shop.
• Powerplant:
if Electric (.25-sized brushless motor, 60amp ESC, 3S LiPo)
if Glow (.19-.30 engine, 4 ounce tank, fuel tubing)
• Propeller
• Engine/Motor mount and mounting hardware
• Receiver - (4 channel minimum)
• Servos with 40-70 in./oz. of torque. 1 for each elevon,
1 for rudder; 1 for throttle (if using a glow engine)
• Pushrods (two 5” for elevons, one 18” for rudder, two 12” (one
for the nose gear and one for throttle if glow powered)
• Clevises for the pushrods (6 if electric, 8 if glow).
• 3 - wheels (2.75” - 3.25” diameter)
• Covering
Additional Required Building Tools and Adhesives
• Drill & assorted drill bits
• Hobby knife and new, sharp blades
• Sandpaper: coarse (80 or 100 grit) & medium (150-200 grit)
• Pencil or pen
• Ruler
• T-Pins
• Waxed paper
• Building board
• Adhesives of your choice. We recommend thin and medium
CA (cyanoacrylate) viscosities
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
