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1) Glue the elevator and aileron control horns in place. Be sure to take into account the pushrod
angles on the ailerons. FLAMING OF THE HORNS AND CONTROL SURFACES PRIOR TO
GLUEING IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
2) Cut a hole in the wing just aft of the spar for a snug aileron servo fit. Flame and glue the two
PVC aileron servo mounts to the wing. Cut a small hole in the bottom of the wing for the servo
lead. Drill for, and
mount the aileron servo using servo screws.
3) Mount the elevator servo by cutting a hole in the rear fuselage to accept the servo, and secure
using servo screws. We have found that drilling a hole, and then using a small dremel stone
works great for this. Exact fore/aft placement of the elevator servo can be used to achieve proper
CG. Note: Before cutting the elevator servo hole, MAKE SURE YOUR SERVO LEAD WILL
REACH YOUR RECEIVER!
4) Secure the throttle servo to the inside of the fuselage using two sided foam mounting tape. For
extra security, you may wish to drill a hole on each side of the servo in the fuselage, and secure
with a zip-tie.
5) The battery and receiver are wrapped in foam for a snug fit. We have also used two sided
foam mounting tape or velcro for this. As this is a combat plane, we recommend filling all voids
inside the fuselage with foam to protect your equipment. We also recommend drilling holes in the
fuselage on each side of the battery and receiver, and further securing them in place with a zip-
tie!
6) Switch mounting and antenna routing are a matter of personal preference. A section of plastic
tubing glued to the inside of the fuselage makes a great antenna guide, and the switch on the
prototype is mounted on the left side of the fuselage, as high as possible.
Note: Any time you mount the switch on the side of the fuselage on a combat plane, be sure the
forward position is "on" and it is as high on the fuselage as possible. This helps prevent the
switch from being turned off when
your plane is hand launched!!!
7) Install pushrods and set your control surface throws as follows: set ailerons & elevator - 1/2" to
3/4" up & down (1" to 1 1/2" total). Make sure your throttle is rigged to shut your engine OFF.
NOTE: When rigging your ailerons, ensure that the bottom of the ailerons are parallel to the top
of the fuselage WITH THE WING INSTALLED! Do not allow then to droop (like flaps)! If your
ailerons droop, they will drastically affect pitch trim!
Flying your Debut:
1) Follow ALL AMA safety codes!
2) Attach your wing with at least 12 #64 rubber bands (6 per side).
3) Make sure your prop is clocked to stop horizontal, and that your throttle is rigged to shut the
engine off for landing.
4) Have some one else hand launch your plane until you have it trimmed out properly. IF YOU
