I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES
Made in Vietnam
When ready to fly, first extend the
transmitter aerial.
Operate the control sticks on the
transmitter and check that the control
surfaces move freely and in the
CORRECT directions.
ALWAYS
land the model INTO the
wind, this ensures that the model lands
at the slowest possible speed.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch off the transmitter.
Check that the transmitter batteries
have adequate power.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch on the receiver.
ALWAYS
take off into the wind.
Check that the wings are correctly
fitted to the fuselage.
If the model does not respond correctly
to the controls, land it as soon as
possible and correct the fault.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left
in the tank can cause corrosion and
lead to engine problems.
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SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1600mm (63in)
- Length: 1250mm (49.2 in)
- Flying weight: 4.6-5.1 kg
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 5 Hi-torque servo (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery: 4.8-6V /
800-1200mAh NiMH (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: .91 / 2-stroke glow engine or 15cc
gas engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2200 W,
500 KV (not included)
- Gravity CG: 120 mm (4.7 in) Back from
the leading edge of the upper wing
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 11mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 13mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 10mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 12mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 40mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 55mm right/left, 15% expo
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Civilian
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .80 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 6 cells / 4000 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 60-100A (not included)
GP
version
EP
version
SIZE .91/15CC GP/EP SCALE 1:5 ¾ ARF
WACO F5C
WACO F5C
MXS size .46-.55
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INSTALLING THE AILERONS
1. Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges.
If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin
through the middle of the hinge to hold it in
position.
TEMPORARY PIN
TO KEEP HINGE
CENTERED
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED.
• Medium C/A glue
• 30 minute epoxy
• 6 minute epoxy
• Hand or electric drill
• Assorted drill bits
• Modeling knife
• Straight edge ruler
• 2 bender plier
• Wire cutters
• Masking tape
• Thread lock
• Paper towels
• Rubbing alcohol
SUGGESTION
To avoid scratching your new airplane, do not unwrap
the pieces until they are needed for assembly. Cover
your workbench with an old towel or brown paper,
both to protect the aircraft and to protect the table.
Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the
small parts after you open the bag.
NOTE:
Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the
correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly
before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The
WACO F5C Size .91/15CC GP/EP SCALE 1:5 ¾
ARF is hand made from natural materials, every
plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to
be made. However, you should find the fit superior
and assembly simple.
The painted and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel
proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh
chemicals including the following: paint thinner, C/A
glue accelerator, C/A glue debonder and acetone. Do
not let these chemicals come in contact with the
colors on the covering and the plastic parts.
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
• This is not a toy
• Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio
frequency.
• Do not smoke near fuel
• Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from
children and pets.
• Wear safety glasses.
• The glow plug clip must be securely attached to
the glow plug.
• Do not flip the propeller with your fingers.
• Keep loose clothing and wires away from the propeller.
• Do not start the engine if people are near. Do not
stand in line with the side of the propeller.
• Make engine adjustments from behind the propeller
only. Do not reach around the spinning propeller.
PREPARATIONS
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on
high heat to tighten the covering if necessary.
Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
2. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom
of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After
the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by
pulling on the aileron.
Main Wing
< Bottom view >
Aileron
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Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue. If
they come loose in flight accidents may result.
Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful
not to glue the wing and airleron together.
Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
Align the center line of main wing with aileron.
Cut away film only. here
Supplied with the servo
approx. 13mm
2mm
1.5mm
1.5mm
Aileron Servo
Must be purchased
separately!
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets
onto the aileron servo.
2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering
from over the pre-cut servo arm exit hole on the
aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow
the servo arm to pass through when installing
the aileron pushrods.
3. Place the servo into the servo tray. Center the
servo within the tray and drill pilot holes
through the block of wood for each of the four
mounting screws provided with the servo.
4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking
tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the
thread: carefully pull the thread out. When you
have pulled the servo lead out, remove the
masking tape and the servo lead from the
thread.
5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the
servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill
pilot holes through the tray and the servo box
for each of the four mounting screws. Secure
the servo tray in place using the mounting
screws provided .
6. Repeat step # 2 - # 5 to install the second
aileron servo in the opposite wing half.
< Bottom view >
Aileron
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Set all scerws securely. If they come
off during flight you will lose control
of your aircraft!
2 x 10mm TP Screw
8
Warning!
Must be purchased
separately!
Cut away film only here.
Tie the string.
Pull out servo cord with string.
Cut off shaded portion
3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn
on the opposite aileron.
RIGHT
WRONG
INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS
1. One aileron control horn in positioned on each
aileron. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark
the location of the control horn. It should be
mounted on the bottom side of the aileron at the
leading edge, IN LINE with the aileron pushrod.
2. Drill two holes through the aileron using the control
horn as a guide and screw the control horn in
place.
INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES
1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, thread
one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of the
threaded wires.
2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
3. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center of the arm to accommodate the aileron
pushrod wire.
4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center
the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo.
The servo arm should be perpendicular to the
servo and point toward the middle of the wing.
5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a
couple of pieces of masking tape.
6. With the aileron and aileron servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod wire
where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 6mm beyond the bend.
8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in
the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over
the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo
arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape
from the aileron.
9. Repeat step # 4 - # 8 to install the second aileron
linkage. After both linkages are completed,
connect both of the aileron servo leads using a
Y-harness you have purchased separately.
Aileron
2x10mm
< Bottom view >
Servo extension
cords. (300mm)
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Bend 90
Mark the spot to attach.
Use this hole.
Cut off excess.
< Bottom view >
Neutral
6mm
4
2 x 20mm TP Screw
Aileron
< Bottom view >
2x20mm
Aileron Rod
Aileron
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
Cut off shaded portion
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< Main Gear (R) >
< Main Gear (L) >
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
2
Collar
8
4.2mm
5
2
4
4
Wheel pant
Washer
Main gear
Nut
Nut
Wheel
Collar
Collar
Washer
Collar
Collar
Nut
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INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT
INSTALLING The horizontal stab strut
3 x 10mm TP Screw
4
4 x 25mm Cap Screw
4mm Washer
4mm Spring Washer
May be you also need to trim some
wood from the tri-angle wood for
the installation is easy.
Apply epoxy glue
3x10mm
3x10mm
Apply epoxy glue
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD SERVO
1. Place the engine into the engine mount and align it
properly with the front of the cowling.
If your engine is equipped with a remote needle
valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at
this time.
!
2. Slide the pushrod housing through the hole in the
firewall, through the hole in the forward bulkhead,
and into the servo compartment.
3. Apply epoxy glue to the pushrod housing where it
exits the firewall and where it passes through the
forward bulkhead. This will secure the housing in
place.
4. Using a modeling knife, cut off the nylon pushrod
housing 26mm in front of the servo tray.
Refer to engin’s instruction
manual and set up piping.
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Zip tie
Silicone Tube
Fuel Tank
PP Pipe
PP Pipe
Temporarily install the engine and
make a hole for the throttle rod by
aligning with the position of the
throttle lever.
Throttle Rod
INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK
1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the
factory.
2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon
fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is
calculated by how the weighted clunk should
rest about 5mm away from the rear of the tank
and move freely inside the tank). Connect one
end of the line to the weighted clunk and the
other end to the nylon pick up tube in the
stopper.
3. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be the vent tube to the muffler.
4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45
degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This
tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve.
!
When the stopper assembly is installed in the
tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just
below the top surface of the tank. It should not
touch the top of the tank.
5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It
may be necessary to remove some of the
flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make
sure none of it falls into the tank.
6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper
assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine
screw until the rubber stopper expands and
seals the tank opening. Do not over tighten the
assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line
150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent
tubes and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the
stopper.
8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank
compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in
the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the
engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.
Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible,
the front of the tank should just about touch the
back of the firewall.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel
lines have not become kinked inside the fuel
tank compartment. Air should flow through
easily.
Do not secure the tank into place permanently
until after balancing the airplane. You may
need to remove the tank to mount the battery in
the fuel tank compartment.
9. Secure the fuel tank.
!
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
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4x25mm
4x25mm
4mm
4mm
Engine Mount
Foam ring
Engine Mount
Adjust the throttle input (transmitter throttle stick),
throttle trim movement and the carburattor opening to the
suitable position and screw in the 4x4mm set screw.
Must be purchased
separately!
Cut off shaded portion
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
Ensure smooth, non-binding
movement when assembling
3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo arm
assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire.
Position the throttle stick and the throttle trim at
their lowest positions.
4. Manually push the carburator barrel fully closed.
Angle the arm back about 45 degree from center
and attach the servo arm onto the servo. With the
carburator barrel fully closed, tighte the set screw
in the adjustable metal connector.
5. Remove the excess throttle pushrod wire using
wire cutters and install the servo arm retaining
screw.
!
INSTALLING THE THROTTLE
1. Install one adjustable metal connector through
the third hole out from the center of one servo
arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a
2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo
connector. Remove the excess material from
the arm.
After installing the adjustable metal connector
apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut.
This will prevent the connector from loosening
during flight.
2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on
the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle
servo output shaft is moving in the correct
direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward
from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should
also open and close using this motion. If not,
reverse the direction of the servo, using the
transmitter.
Metal connector
1
Throttle Servo
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INSTALLING THE ENGINE
Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle
pushrod. One end of the wire has been
pre-bend in to a "Z" bend at the factory. This
"Z" bend should be inserted into the throttle
arm of the engine when the engine is fitted
onto the engine mount. Fit the engine to the
engine mount using the screws provided.
Must be purchased
separately!
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Nut
4x30mm Screw
4mm
4
8
4
4mm Washer
4x30mm
4x30mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
Throttle Rod
Muffler
Cut off shaded portion
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MOUNTING THE COWL
1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly
from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over
the engine.
2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out
for engine head clearance, needle valve,
muffler. Remove the cowl and make these
cutouts using a rotary tool with a cutting disc
and a rotary sanding drum attachment.
5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in
the cowling.
Enlarging the holes through the cowl will prevent
the fiberglass from splitting when the mounting
screws are installed.
6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it
in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
7. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure
lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler
valve. Tighten the screws completely.
3. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of
the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The
front of the cowl should be positioned so the
crankshaft is in the middle of the precut
opening. Hold the cowl firmly in place using
several pieces of masking tape.
4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill
four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl
and the side edges of the firewall.
!
3 x 10mm TP Screw
Apply epoxy glue
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INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR
Must be purchased
separately!
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
White glue
4x16mm
4x16mm
4mm
4 x 70mm Cap Screw
4 x 16mm Cap Screw
4mm Washer
8
5mm Washer
8
8
4mm Spring Washer
10x50mm Aluminum
4
4x70mm
4x70mm
4mm
5mm
10x50mm
Electric Speed Controller
Velcro
Battery
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OPEN AND CLOSE THE CANOPY
< Check the
motor rotation >
Epoxy, white or
silicone glue
Epoxy, white or
silicone glue
Epoxy, white or
silicone glue
C.A glue
When rotating clock wise, change the
connection of 2 wires.
C.A glue
Adhesive tape
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage
side, opposite the muffler, close enough to the
receiver so the lead will reach. Use the face plate
of the switch cut out and locate the mounting
holes.
2. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife.
Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting
holes through the fuselage side.
3. Secure the switch in place using the two machine
screws provided with the radio system.
!
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY
1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the
receiver. You may want to plug an aileron
extension into the receiver to make plugging in the
aileron servo lead easier when you are installing
the wing. Plug the battery pack lead into the
switch.
2. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective
foam to protect them from vibration. Use a rubber
band or masking tape to hold the foam in place.
Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery
until after balancing the model.
Foam Pad
Receiver Tape
Foam Pad
Tape
Battery
On
Off
Trim the cowling so it
will match your engine
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
Must be purchased
separately!
3x10mm
Switch
5mm
Washer
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Pay close attention
Cut off excess.
Set all screws securely. If they come off during
flight you will lose control of your aircraft!
Pay close attention here
Elevator Rod
Elevator
approx. 13mm
Elevator Rod
3x4mm
Elevator Servo
2x16mm
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INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side
and left side of the fuselage. It is located
slightly ahead and below the horizontal
stabilizer.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from
the slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the
exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis into the two elevator pushrod.
Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the
bottom, left side and right side of the elevator at
the leading edge, in line with the elevator
pushrod.
6. Drill two holes through the elevator using the
control horn as a guide and screw the control
horn in place.
7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control
horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
8. Connect the two elevator pushrod using the
metal domino.
9. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center to accommodate the elevator pushrod
wire.
10. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and
center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the
servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular
to the servo and point toward the middle of the
fuselage.
11. Be sure both elevator halves are flat. Center
both elevator halves and hold them in place
using a couple of pieces of masking tape.
12. With the elevator halves and elevator servo
centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator
pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the
servo arm.
13. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire,
leaving about 8mm beyond the bend.
14. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole
in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper
over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the
servo arm retaining screw and remove the
masking tape the elevator halves.
< Right side
view.>
< Top view.>
2 x 16mm TP Screw
4
Rudder Servo
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R7.5
13.0
2.5
3.5
21.0
32.5
23.0
53.0
10.0
525.0
29.0
36.0
2.5
7.0
9.0
15.0
103.2
58.0
72.0
TAIL Gear Dimensional Detail
Main Gear Dimensional Detail
40.0
30.0
8.0
6.0
12.0
12.0
34.0
220.0
178.0
9.0
8.0
3.5
40.0
267.5
BALANCING
1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced
correctly. Improper balance will cause your
plane to lose control and crash.
THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED
120mm (4.7 in) BACK FROM THE LEADING
EDGE OF THE UPPER WING.
2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple
of pieces of masking tape, place them on the
bottom side of the wing 120mm (4.7 in) bach
from the leading edge.
3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose
heavy. To correct this first move the battery
pack further back in the fuselage, If this is not
possible or does not correct it, stick small
amounts of lead weight on the fuselage under
the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail of the plane
falls, the plane is tail heavy. To correct this,
move the battery and receiver forward or if this
is not possible, stick weight into the firewall.
When balanced correctly, the airplane should
sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up
with your fingers.
2. If one side of the wing falls, that side is heavier
than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead
weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing
half's wing tip. Follow this procedure until the
wing stays level when you lift the airplane.
!
LATERAL BALANCE
After you have balanced a plane on the C.G.
You should laterally balance it. Doing this will
help the airplane track straighter.
1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop
of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and
one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level,
carefully lift the airplane by the string. This may
require two people to make it easier.
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Open and close
Top Hatch
120mm
(4.7 in)
Ailerons : 11mm up 11mm down
Elevator : 10mm up 10mm down
Rudder : 40mm right 40mm left
CONTROL THROWS
1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using
the control throws listed.
2. The control throws should be measured at the
widest point of each surface!.
3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in
the correct directions.
Elevator Control
Aileron Control
11mm
11mm
Rudder Control
40mm
40mm
10mm
10mm
FLIGHT PREPARATION
PRE FLIGHT CHECK
1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver
batteries before your first day of flying.
2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your
plane to ensure that everything is tight and well
bonded.
3. Double check the balance of the airplane
4. Check the control surface
5. Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
6. Properly balance the propeller.
BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS
FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION
Example of connection
For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual.
Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery.
Switch
Receiver
Engine
Throttle Servo
Y-Harness
Battery (Receiver)
Rudder Servo
Rudder
Elevator Servo
Elevator
Aileron Servo
Aileron Servo
Aileron
Aileron
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6. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute
epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of
the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer
mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Slide
the stabilizer in place and re-align. Double check
all of your measurements one more time before
the epoxy cures. Remove any excess epoxy using
a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer
in place and carefully inspect the glue joints. Use
more epoxy to fill in any gaps that were not filled
previously and clean up the excess using a paper
towel and rubbing alcohol.
!
5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just
drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering
from between them using a modeling knife.
When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut
with only enough pressure to only cut through the
covering it's self. Cutting into the balsa structure
may weaken it. This could lead to possible failure
during flight.
8. Installing the elevator using C.A glue as installing
the aileron.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering
from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer.
3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot.
Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and
centered to the fuselage by taking measurements,
but don't glue anything yet.
4. With the horizontal stabilizer correctly aligned, mark
the shape of the fuselage on the top and bottom of
the tail plane using a water soluble /
non-permanent felt-tip pen.
Cut off shaded portion
Apply epoxy glue
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
Align the center line of horizontal tail
with elevator.
Cut away film only here
Secure nylon hinges with instant
glue, being careful tail wing and elevator.
Make certain plane is aligned
accurately per the diagram.
A mis-aligned plane can fly
erraticaliy and cause accidents.
Warning!
I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS
Always operate in open areas, away
from factories, hospitals, schools,
buildings and houses etc.
NEVER
fly
your aircraft close to people or built
up areas.
THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS
Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt
sleeves, scarves) or any other loose
objects that could be caught or drawn
in, away from the propeller. Take care
at
ALL
times.
Keep all onlookers (especially small
children and animals) well back from
the area of operation. This is a flying
aircraft, which will cause serious
injury in case of impact with a person
or animal.
NEVER
fly near power lines, aerials
or other dangerous areas including
airports, motorways etc.
NEVER
use damaged or deformed
propellers or spinners.
DO NOT
dispose of empty fuel
containers on a fire, this can lead to
an explosion.
NEVER
fly in wet conditions or on
windy or stormy days.
ALWAYS
adjust the engine from
behind the propeller, and do not allow
any part of your body to be in line
with the propeller.
Cut off shaded portion
Apply epoxy glue
Apply instant glue
(CA glue, super glue).
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4mm Washer
4mm Spring Washer
4 x 20mm Cap Screw
4
4
5mm Washer
4
4
4x20mm
Remove the covering
Plastic cover
2mm
4mm
5mm
4x6mm
Before
After
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Apply epoxy glue
SECURE THE LOW WING TO THE FUSELAGE
Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the
wing panels to the fuselage.
Cut off shaded portion
4
4
4 x 10mm Button Screw
4
4
2
4 x 6mm Button Screw
4
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
< Bottom view >
Plate of plywood
4x10mm
< Right Wing >
4x6mm
< Bottom view >
4x10mm
4x10mm
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2mm
2x10mm(TP)
2x20mm
2mm
2x20mm
4 x 10mm
4 x 10mm
4 x 6mm
4 x 10mm
4 x 10mm
2x10mm(TP)
4 x 6mm
4 x 10mm
4 x 6mm
4 x 6mm
4 x 6mm
4 x 6mm
4 x 10mm
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Align the center line of
vertical fin with rudder.
Secure nylon hinges
with instant glue, being
careful vertical fin
and rudder.
INSTALLING ruDDER AND TAIL GEAR
Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
Ensure smooth, non-binding
movement when assembling
2mm Collar
3 x 4mm Set Screw
3 x 12mm TP Screw
2
INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD
1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side of the
fuselage.
2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the
slot.
3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the
threaded end of the remaining pushrod down the
inside of the fuselage until the pushrod reaches
the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw
driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.
4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make sure
6mm of thread shows inside the clevis.
5. The control horn should be mounted on the right
side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with
the rudder pushrod.
6. Drill two holes through the rudder using the control
horn as a guide and screw the control horn in
place.
7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn.
Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire
cutters, remove all but one of the arms using a
2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the
center to accommodate the rudder pushrod wire.
9. Plug the rudder servo into the receiver and center
the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo.
10. Center the rudder and hold it in place using a
piece of masking tape.
11. With the rudder and rudder servo centered,
carefully place a mark on the rudder pushrod wire
where it crosses the hole in the servo arm.
3x12mm TP
90 Degree
3x4mm
Pay close attention
Cut off excess.
Set all screws securely. If they come off during
flight you will lose control of your aircraft!
Install the horn in a position so the rod is straight
Use this hole
Cut away film only. here.
Must be purchased separately!
Cut off shaded portion
2 x 30mm Screw
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Rudder Rod
Screw 2x30mm
12. Using a pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend
up at the mark made. Cut off excess wire, leaving
about 6mm beyond the bend.
13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in
the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over
the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo
arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape
from the rudder.
14.Using thick CA glue, secure the pushrod sleeves to
the pushrod sleeve guide.
approx. 13mm
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Apply epoxy glue
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Cut off shaded portion
Plate of plywood
Plate of plywood
< Left Wing >
< Left Wing >
4x10mm
4x10mm
4x10mm
4x10mm
4x10mm
4x10mm
Plate of plywood
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SECURE THE HIGH WING TO THE FUSELAGE
Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the
wing panels to the fuselage.
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Cut off shaded portion
Assemble left and right
sides the same way
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
4 x 10mm Button Screw
8
4 x 6mm Button Screw
4
4
4
4
2
Before
After
< Right Wing >
4x6mm
4x6mm
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Apply epoxy glue
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Cut off shaded portion
Plate of plywood
4x10mm
4x10mm
< Left Wing >
< Left Wing >
< Left Wing >
< Left Wing >
< Right Wing >
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2mm
2mm
2x10mm
4x4mm
2mm
2mm
3x4mm
3x12mm(TP)
3x10mm
3x10mm
3x10mm
3x10mm
2x16mm
2x16mm
2x30mm
3x10mm(TP)
4x25mm
4x30mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
4mm
4x70mm
4mm
5mm
10x50mm
4x16mm
4mm
4x20mm
4mm
5mm
