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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only
in open areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio control
system and any other components purchased separately.
OUR GUARANTEE
Sportsman Aviation guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This does not cover any
component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification.
In no case shall Sportsman Aviation's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit.
In that Sportsman Aviation has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed for any damage
resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all
resulting liability.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help with assembly and
during your first flights. Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area whose membership includes qualified
instructors. If there is no hobby shop in your area, we recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below. They will be able to
help you locate a flying field near you.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie IN 47302-9252
(800) 435-9262
www.modelaircraft.org
SAFETY WARNING
Safety Warning ........................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................. 3
Section 1: Our Recommendations ............................................ 4
Section 2: Tools and Supplies Required .................................. 5
Section 3: Kit Contents ............................................................. 5
Section 4: Replacement Parts .................................................. 7
Section 5: A Note About Covering ............................................ 7
Section 6: Wing Assembly ........................................................ 8
Section 7: Wing Fairing Installation ........................................ 10
Section 8: Stabilizer Installation .............................................. 13
Section 9: Control Surface Hinging ........................................ 18
Section 10: Landing Gear Installation .................................... 21
Section 11: Engine Installation ............................................... 24
Section 12: Fuel Tank Assembly & Installation ...................... 25
Section 13: Throttle Control System Installation .................... 27
Section 14: Rudder Control System Installation .................... 29
Section 15: Elevator Control System Installation ................... 31
Section 16: Aileron Control System Installation ..................... 33
Section 17: Cowling Installation .............................................. 35
Section 18: Final Assembly ..................................................... 37
Section 19: Balancing the F-20 Tigershark 40 ARF
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Section 20: Control Throws ..................................................... 40
Section 21: Preflight Check & Safety ..................................... 40
Full-Size Elevator Pushrod Assembly Template ..................... 42
Product Evaluation Sheet ........................................................ 43