Assembly & Operation Manual
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING
Composite models are very light but strong. These characteristics do have a down side! It is brittle.
Take care when handling your model. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK UP AN FULLY FUELED MODEL
BY THE LEADING EDGE BY YOURSELF! The leading edges will crack and delaminate. Full size jets
have specially marked access points for the hooks of cranes!
Inspect your model before and after a rough landing. Make sure all parts are safe and sound.
Inspect model before and after transport. A sudden stop can easily cause an unnoticed dent!
The wings and tails are very flight worthy structures. They are light and extremely strong , however, they
will dent if mishandled. Always support these structures on clean soft foam rubber.
LIVE HINGE
Skymaster utilize this system of hinging control surfaces because it is a very strong hinge system and is
accomplished at the factory.
Occasionally, because of climatic changes, the bottom surfaces may “catch” or interfere with control
travel surface actuation.
Should this happen, use a fine abrasive strip to further bevel the L.E. of the con-
trol surface.
CAUTIONS: Do not apply any primer or paint to the underside of the main surface trailing edge.
Prior to each flight, check that the ailerons and elevators actuate properly, up and down.
Inspect the live hinges on a regular basis. If some cracks occur please repair asap with special hinge
tape available from Skymaster or its dealers.
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