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Revised 2014-09-07 

 

 

Micro Eurofighter Assembly 
and Setup Manual  

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications 

 

Recommended Power System 

Wingspan 

12” 

  RX/ESC/Servo 

Spektrum AR6400 (or similar) 

Overall Length 

17.28” 

 

Motor 

Parkzone P-51 Motor & Gearbox (PKZ3624) 

Wing Area 

66.86 in

2

 

 

or 

Flying Weight 

1.1oz 

 

Hobbyzone Champ Motor & Gearbox (HBZ4930) 

Intended Use 

Indoor/Calm Winds 

 

Battery 

160mAh 1S 3.7V 25C LiPo (or similar) 

Содержание Micro Eurofighter

Страница 1: ...ded Power System Wingspan 12 RX ESC Servo Spektrum AR6400 or similar Overall Length 17 28 Motor Parkzone P 51 Motor Gearbox PKZ3624 Wing Area 66 86 in2 or Flying Weight 1 1oz Hobbyzone Champ Motor Gearbox HBZ4930 Intended Use Indoor Calm Winds Battery 160mAh 1S 3 7V 25C LiPo or similar ...

Страница 2: ...y both stability and maneuverability without any sacrifice in precision or control feel Your Sawn Craft Micro Eurofighter aircraft represents the benchmark of ultra micro performance and aerobatic versatility All you have to do next is read and apply the information presented in this instruction manual I sincerely hope that you enjoy your model as much as we do If you have any troubles with these ...

Страница 3: ... 2 1 Fuselage Lamination 4 2 2 Wing Reinforcement Lamination 5 2 3 Elevator Elevon Rudder Hinging 6 2 4 Skid Installation 9 2 5 Fuselage Installation 10 2 6 Vertical Stabilizer Installation 11 2 7 Electronics Installation 12 3 Setupand Tuning 14 3 1 Center of Gravity 14 3 2 Control Throws and Expo 14 3 3 Launching 14 3 4 Flying Tips 15 3 5 Decorating Finishing 15 3 6 Spare Parts 15 ...

Страница 4: ... this manner Warning Any area that poses either a physical hazard or the danger will be formatted in this manner Arrows inform where to click or to perform the specified operation Circled items inform of items of interest for the specified operation Circled items will typically be accompanied by text further identifying the region of interest 1 2 Required Tools Supplies The list below contains all...

Страница 5: ...t below contains all of the required and recommended parts for the successful operation of this model 1S LiPo Brick Ultra Micro Motor and Gearbox Propeller 1S LiPo Battery Please note that other power systems and components may be compatible and may work without issue but the listed components have been used successfully by Sawn Craft Optional Parts for Completion To make your build easier and ens...

Страница 6: ...mage please contact Support Sawn Craft com for assistance a Main Wing b KFm Step c Fuselage Half 2 each d Vertical Stabilizer 2 each e Elevator f Elevon 2 each g Skid 2 each h Vertical Stab Angle Template Foot 2 each i Micro Control Horn 4 each j 2 x 0 024 Control Wire with Z Bend 2 each k 5 0 051 Carbon Rod 2 each l 6 0 083 Carbon Rod m 1 5 3mm Heat Shrink Tube 4 each n 12 Micro Wire o 2 1mm Heat...

Страница 7: ...e glued fuse half recessed slots facing each other and gently slide the parts around to spread the glue evenly 3 Separate the two fuse halves and insert the carbon rod into one of the recessed slots 4 Rejoin the two fuse halves glue side toward each other ensuring that the carbon rod already in the slot aligns with the recessed slot on the other fuse half Set the assembled fuse lamination aside to...

Страница 8: ...acing up Apply a bead of glue around the entire perimeter of the KFm Step 2 Press the glued side of the KFm onto the Main Wing aligning the leading edges of both parts and gently slide the parts around to spread the glue evenly 3 Set the assembled fuse lamination aside to allow the glue to cure If desired you can place a flat weight book etc on top of the lamination while curing to ensure a flat a...

Страница 9: ...icro Control horn 2 each o Main Wing Elevator Rudder Setup Warning This process involves using extremely sharp cutting blades Care must be taken to avoid injury 1 Lay the elevator on the table with the leading edge facing yourself and the control horn slot to the left Use a straight edge ruler and a hobby knife or a sanding block to cut an approximate 45 bevel into the leading edge of the control ...

Страница 10: ...the leading edge of the control surface ensuring that the bevel is on the correct side If you choose to use a glue hinge for your surfaces ensure you bevel the mating surface as well 4 Place the vertical stabilizer and rudder back together with trailing and leading edges touching oriented the proper direction for the bevel to face to the left when installed Cut approx x 1 pieces of hinge tape Use ...

Страница 11: ...g edge facing yourself and the wide part of the elevons on the outside Use a straight edge ruler and a hobby knife or a sanding block to cut an approximate 45 bevel into the leading edge of the control surface ensuring that you have both a left and right elevon Dry fit a micro control horn into the slots ensuring that the hinge bevel is facing down 2 Place the elevon and main wing together with tr...

Страница 12: ...1 Lay the main wing assembly on the table with the KFm step facing down Apply a bead of glue down the entire length of the top of the skid 2 Press the glued side of the skid onto the Main Wing aligning the slots on the wing with the tabs on the skids and gently press the parts together to spread the glue evenly Allow glue to cure before proceeding Slot ...

Страница 13: ...ar of the fuselage assembly Also apply glue on the inside edges of the main wing assembly fuselage slot 2 Press the glued side of the fuselage assembly onto the main wing assembly sliding the fuse all the way back and gently slide the parts back and forth to spread the glue evenly Check that the front of the wing that is glued to the side of the fuse is straight and even on both sides of the fuse ...

Страница 14: ...ing assembly onto the proper slots ensuring that the stab sits evenly on the wing Allow the glue to cure fully prior to proceeding 2 Secure the push rod z bends to the carbon rods by using glue and heat shrink tube Glue one rudder joiner control horn and dry fit the other Adjust the control rod length and then shrink the heat shrink tube to lock the z bend wire in place to ensure that the rudder i...

Страница 15: ...r and battery extensions simply install the extensions to the respective wires and continue by gluing the electronics If you did not purchase wire extensions cut the motor and battery wires approximately in the center Strip the insulation off the wire about 1 8 and tin the wires Strip and tin one end of the micro wire as well Cut pieces of shrink tube to cover the exposed wires Slide the shrink tu...

Страница 16: ...4 Use glue to secure the motor to the airframe Let glue cure fully before proceeding Secure all loose wires with tape or glue around the prop slot to ensure it is not damaged by the prop 5 Attach a piece of hook and loop material to the side of the fuse under the canopy for battery mounting and adjustment 6 Secure the push rod z bends to the carbon rods by using glue and heat shrink tube Adjust th...

Страница 17: ... CG without adding additional weight 3 2 Control Throws Expo By altering the amount of control throw the surfaces have you can fine tune the handling and performance Below are the recommended settings as tested that will provide a successful flying experience Throws are measured at the point farthest from the hinge Control Surface Low Rate Throw Low Rate Expo High Rate Throw High Rate Expo Elevato...

Страница 18: ... some throttle applied and as the plane nears the ground pull back on the elevator to flare 3 5 Decorating Finishing The beauty of this aircraft is that you have the opportunity to finish it with the look that you desire We recommend using colored packaging tape available on the Building Supplies tab for decorating as it is easy to use lightweight and provides a nice glossy finish Water based pain...

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