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VMAR CHALLENGER 40ARF TRAINER
TM
INDEX.
Another feature that experienced RC flyers look for is
"pinned" hinges that don't rely solely on the hinge glue to
keep the control surfaces attached. Look no further. Turn
over a Challenger wing and look at the outboard and in-
board hinges... yup, they're pinned! Double pinned in fact!
With steel pins to ensure the hinges are in to stay! Better
yet we've done all the end hinges on the rudder and elevator
as well! Check out other ARF trainers and you'll see how
rare this level of completeness is.
Don’t have a drill and tap system for installing your engine?
Relax, we’ve already done it for you by providing a cast
aluminum engine mount that has been pretapped and
comes with black allen head machine screws and engine
clamp straps. Check out how much a metal engine mount
costs in the store and you’ll wonder how we can do it! Put
your engine on the mount, line it up, cinch down the clamps
and you are done with the engine mounting stuff!
Liability Disclaimer and Caution
Page 2
Introduction
Page 2-3
Check Out the Contents
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Page 4-5
Check Off Tools & Shop Materials Needed
Page 6
Check Off Other Items Needed to Complete
Page 6
Check Off Optional Equipment & Access
Page 6
Notes (blank page)
Page 7
Wing Assembly
Page 8-11
Wing Servo Installation
Page 12-13
Installing the Main Landing Gear
Page 14-15
Installing the Nose Gear
Page 16-17
Installing the Fuel Tank & Battery Pack
Page 18-20
Installing the Engine
Page 20-21
Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer
Page 22-23
Installing the Vertical Stabilizer
Page 24-25
Installing the Radio
Page 26-29
Balancing
Page 30
Sealing the Fuel Tank into Position
Page 30-31
Functional Integrity
Page 31
Caution
Page 31
Replacement Parts
Page 31
More Information
Page 31
Copyright Notice
Page 31
Manual - Change Log
Page 31
Other VMAR Products.
Page 32
Errors and Omissions.
Corrections to errors or omissions related to the
documentation and discovered after the initial printing
may be noted in a separate pamphlet entitled "READ
THIS FIRST"
BEFORE PROCEEDING:
Please check the READ
THIS FIRST pamphlet carefully for any Errors or
Omissions and take careful note of any references to
corrections or additional instructions.
MANUAL - ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
DAMAGED, MISSING or DEFECTIVE
ITEMS.
If upon arrival of your model you noted damaged, missing
or defective components DO NOT proceed with assembly.
Damaged, missing or defective components must be
reported to your vendor within 30 days of purchase
and BEFORE any assembly begins. Please DO NOT
START if something is damaged, missing or defective.
Your vendor will not be able to provide you with
exchanges or replacements of parts that have been
assembled.
DO NOT START UNLESS IT'S RIGHT!
Please check the "READ THIS FIRST" pamphlet included
with your kit for information about Troubleshooting, Contact
Procedures, Return Procedures and Conditions.
This page was last updated 1999 11 30.
Please check the "READ THIS FIRST" pamphlet included
with your kit. Review any Errors or Omissions listed there
that may describe errors or omissions in this manual that we
discovered after the manual was printed but prior to your kit
being shipped.
Check our web site at www.richmondrc.com/vmar
for the latest information related to this product. Such informa-
tion may include further tips or corrections to the documenta-
tion that we have added since your kit was shipped.
