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Assembly and Operations Manual VIMAR - EASY 3D FUN SPORT MODEL
CHECK OFF TOOLS AND SHOP MATERIALS NEEDED.
These tools and shop materials are not included and are
required to complete and operate your EASY 3D and most
other remote control aircraft.
- Clean and flat table or work surface approximately
600 x 1800 mm (24 x 72 in)
- 2.5 mm ball socket screw driver or Allen wrench
- 3.0 mm ball socket screw driver or Allen wrench
- 4.0 mm ball socket screw driver or Allen wrench
- Phillips (cross head) screw driver small size
- Phillips (cross head) screw driver medium size
- Flat blade screw diver medium size
- Low tack masking tape.
- Ruler or tape measure
- Side (“wire”) cutters
- Pencil, pliers and hobby knife with #11 blade
- 30 minute Epoxy and 240 grit sandpaper
- Silicon Based Sealant (Dap – A – Goo)
- Epoxy mixing dishes, brushes and sticks
- Paper towels
- Rubbing alcohol
- Crescent wrench (optional)
- Heat gun and heat iron for covering
(optional for covering touch up)
CHECK OFF OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE EASY 3D FUN SPORT MODEL
- These items are not included and are required to
complete and operate your VMAR MODEL and most
other remote control aircraft.
- Medium fuel tubing appropriate for your choice of
engine and fuel. 500 – 750 mm ( 24-36 in.)
- Liquid thread locker
- RC FM radio with at least four channels of control and
on a frequency appropriate for your market area.
- Five servos compatible with the RC FM Radio.
Servos generally are sold with new radio systems
- External Switch Actuator appropriate for your radio
system (optional)
- Engine and muffler suitable for use in a remote control
model aircraft. A two stroke glow fuel .40-.52 cubic inch
engine is recommended
- Propeller suitable for the engine. See the engine instruction
manual recommendation for diameter and pitch.
- Engine glow plug
- Engine glow plug igniter
- Engine 4 way wrench
- Fuel for the engine
- “After run” oil for engine
- RC Foam sheeting for wrapping radio receiver
and battery pack.
CHECK OFF COMPONENTS AND PARTS INCLUDED.
Major components and sub-assemblies
- 01 Fuselage (pre-installed engine mount)
- 02 Wing halves (left and right)
- 01 Vertical stabilizer with pre-installed rudder.
- 01 Horizontal stabilizer with pre-installed elevator .
- 01 Fiberglass cowl
- 01 Landing gear (6061 T6 Aluminum)
- 01 Documentation set including instruction booklet
- 01 Set of patch and/or trim sheets if required
- 01 Master bag
Contents of master bag
- 02 Ultralight threaded wheels
- 01 Landing gear (6061 T6 Aluminum)
- 01 Spinner parts bag
- 01 Control horn parts bag
- 01 Tail wheel parts bag
- 01 Miscellaneous parts bag
- 01 Spare parts bag
Contents of main landing gear parts bag
- 04 Mounting screws
- 02 Axle assemblies with wheel collars
Contents of wing parts bag
- 02 Aluminum tube wing joiners
- 02 Aileron control rod assemblies with clevises
- 02 Wing mounting butterfly nuts (or nuts) & washer.
Contents of spinner parts bag
- 01 Spinner with allen screws
- 01 Allen wrench
- 01 Spinner shaft collet set
Contents of control horn parts bag
- 04 Metal bolts 3mm x 35-40mm
- 04 Metal nuts 3mm
- 04 Plastic control horns
- 04 Plastic T - nuts
- 04 Plastic beveled washers
Contents of tail wheel parts bag
- 01 Pre-assembled wire, wheel and bracket assembly
- 02 Mounting screws
Contents of miscellaneous parts bag
- 01 Allen wrench for control rod EZ connector if fitted
Contents of spare parts bag
Assortment of extra spare parts that are not required
but may come in handy in service
In addition to the items in the parts bags the follow-
ing items have been pre-installed or placed into the
fuselage at the factory.
- 01 Fuel tank assembly with stopper,
clunk and pre-bent metal tubing.
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130 -140 mm
Step 23.1
Consult your radio manual for instructions about
hooking up your receiver battery, receiver and switch
harness.
Step 23.2
Wrap the battery pack securely in foam suitable
for RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated pack in a
plastic bag or cling wrap.
Step 23.3
Thread the battery pack connector back through
from beneath the fuel tank to the radio compartment by
passing the battery connector through an opening beside
the fuel tank.
Step 23.4
Connect the battery connector to your radio sys-
tem according to the radio manual.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER BATTERY
Step 23
Step 24.1
Consult your radio manual for instructions about
hooking up your receiver.
Step 24.2
Plan where you are going to put the receiver
with consideration for routing the antenna safely.
Step 24.3
Wrap the receiver securely in foam suitable for
RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated receiver in a
plastic bag or cling wrap.
Step 24.4
Generally in the absence of specific instructions
from the radio manufacturer, it is recommended that the
receiver should be placed where it is least likely to have
impact during a crash. Keep the battery pack and other
heavy loose items ahead of the receiver.
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
Step 24
Step 25.1
Consult your radio manual for instructions about
testing and operating your radio system.
Step 25.2
Pay particular attention to charging your radio
system batteries and range testing the system before and
after each flight.
Step 25.3
Check that all controls are working correctly
before and after each flight.
CONFIRM RADIO OPERATION
Step 25
The CG for your Easy 3D is located at 130 - 140 mm
(5 1/8” to 5 1/2”) back from the leading edge of the wing
when the wing has been attached to the fuselage.
For the initial flight, the CG should be located at
130mm (5 1/8”) back from the leading edge of the wing
when the wing has been attached to the fuselage.
The CG is measured with the engine, radio gear and all
other components installed but WITH NO FUEL IN THE
TANK.
Set up the CGI as it will be when you fly it BUT WITH NO
FUEL IN THE TANK.
It is very important to have the CGI correct. Flying your
model with the CG too far will likely lead to loss control and
a crash.
If you discover that after you have assembled your model
and installed your radio and engine that the CG is incorrect
you must bring the CGI to the correct location by doing the
following BEFORE FLYING :
- Move the battery pack fore or aft.
- Move other components fore or aft.
- Change engine to a lighter or heavier model.
- Add weight to the nose or tail. If adding it to the nose,
try to make it useful by going to a heavier duty engine
or adding a spinner with a heavy metal backing plate.
As a last resort, add stick on “dead” weight where
appropriate.
BALANCING THE AIRCRAFT.
Step 26
27.1
Once you have confirmed that the CG is correct, you
should do a thorough review of the entire model before your
first flight. Check everything twice! Every hook up, every
coupling, everything! Do it twice!!
27.2
Before your first flight, have an experienced flyer
review your work. Do not fly your model until it has been
checked out by a third party who knows how to fly and how
to set up a model aircraft
27.3
Once you have completed your first flight, get in the
habit of checking your model over before and after each
flight! Don’t fly if you find something that is not right!
CONFIRM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY
Step 27
