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MINI SPARROWHAWK EP

                                     

              Instruction Manual.

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7) Check the receiver antenna.  It should

be fully extended and not coiled up inside the
fuselage.

5) If your radio transmitter is equipped

with dual rate switches double check that they
are on the low rate setting for your first few
flights.

6) Check to ensure the control surfaces

are moving the proper amount for both low
and high rate settings.

8) Properly balance the propeller.  An out

of balance propeller will cause excessive vi-
bration which could lead to engine and/or air-
frame failure.

3) Double check the balance of the air-

plane.  Do this with the fuel tank empty.

2) Check every bolt and every glue joint

in the 

MINI SPARROWHAWK EP

 to ensure

that
 everything is tight and well bonded.

1) Completely charge your transmitter

and receiver batteries before your first day of
flying.

PREFLIGHT CHECK.

    We wish you many safe and enjoyable
flights with your MINI SPARROWHAWK EP.

4) Check the control surfaces.  All should

move in the correct direction and not bind in
any way.

D) Check the throttle.  Moving the throttle

stick forward should open the carburetor bar-
rel.  If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch
on your transmitter to change the direction.

E) From behind the airplane, look at the

aileron on the right wing half.  Move the aileron
stick to the right.  The right aileron should move
up and the other aileron should move down.  If
it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.

C) Check the rudder.  Looking from be-

hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the
right.  The rudder should move to the right.  If it
does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.

B) Check the elevator first.  Pull back on

the elevator stick.  The elevator halves should
move up.  If it they do not, flip the servo re-
versing switch on your transmitter to change
the direction.

   Check the operation and direction of the
elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.

FLIGHT PREPARATION.

A) Plug in your radio system per the

manufacturer's instructions and turn every-
thing on.

Содержание Mini Sparrowhawk EP

Страница 1: ...90cm Wingarea 235 6sq in 15 2sqdm Weight 1 4 1 9lbs 0 63 0 85kg Length 29 6in 75 2cm Speed control ESC 15A 30A amp Motor 450 480 Radio 4 channels with 4 mini servos Battery 3 cell 1800mAh to 2100mAh Li Po 10 x 5E Electric Prop Graphics and specifications may change without notice ...

Страница 2: ...joy This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your MINI SPARROWHAWK EP Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU...

Страница 3: ...nges 2 Remove each hinge from the wing panel and aileron and place a T pin in the center of each hinge Slide each hinge into the aileron until the T pin is snug against the aileron This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel Hinge T pin TOOLS SUPPLIES NEEDED Thick cyanoacrylate glue 30 minute epoxy 5 minute epoxy ...

Страница 4: ... hinges and check for proper movement Note HINGING THE ELEVATORS 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure Ideally when thehinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line Hinge The hinge is constructed of...

Страница 5: ... the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Hinge Epoxy Aileron control horn INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Apply epoxy glue ...

Страница 6: ... the servo into the aileron servo mount 2 Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Rudder control horn Elevator control horn Epoxy Cut Epoxy ...

Страница 7: ... wing as indicated Because the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 4 Apply 2 3 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting holes Allow the C A to cure without using accelerator 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with th...

Страница 8: ...poxy and balsa stick to secure the motor box to the firewall Please see pictures below 8 A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string 9 Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw...

Страница 9: ...icture shown Battery Epoxy Balsa Epoxy 1800mAh 2100mAh Speed control 5 Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two sided tape and tie wraps Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl over the mo tor and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you ma...

Страница 10: ...to the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve Trim and cut Machine screw M2x6mm 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the motor The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backp...

Страница 11: ...ucture may weaken it Trim and cut 5 Remove the stabilizer Using the lines you just drew as a guide carefully remove the covering from between them using a model ing knife 6 Using a modeling knife carefully re move the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Re move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides Epoxy 7 When you are sure th...

Страница 12: ...measurements once more before the epoxy cures Hold the stabilizer in place with T pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding INSTALLING VERITICAL FIN 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage 2 Slide the vertical stabilizer...

Страница 13: ...STALLATION Rudder control horn 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 2 Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator Elevator control horn Wing Aileron AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION ...

Страница 14: ... landing gear mounting slots located in the bottom of the wing 3 Fit the main landing gear legs into the slots in the underside of the wing panels Position two nylon landing gear straps over each landing gear leg as shown Mark the location of the screw holes onto the wing and drill holes at your marks using a drill bit Secure the landing gear legs to the wing panels using the nylon landing gear st...

Страница 15: ...15 www seagullmodels com 5 Epoxy 1 4 Screw M2x12mm 3 5mm Repeat the procedure for other landing gear 5 Installation wheel cover as shown ...

Страница 16: ...ape Tie wrap ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE APPLY THE DECALS 1 If all the decals are precut and ready to stick Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid in their location 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Please be ...

Страница 17: ...he flying characteristics Moving the balance forward may improve the smoothness and arrow like tracking but it may then require more speed for take off and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend With the wing attached to the fuselage all parts of the mod...

Страница 18: ...ontrol surfaces All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way D Check the throttle Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar rel If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up...

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