Brio 10 ARF Assembly Manual
Table of Contents Contents of Kit/Parts Layout..................................3 Introduction........................................................4 Specifications.....................................................4 Required Radio Equipment...................................4 Important Information About Motor Selection..........5 Quique Somenzini’s Lightweight 3D Power Setup....5 High Speed Precision Outrunner Setup..................5 High Power 6-Pole Setup (Using Gearbox)*...........
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Large Replacement Parts: EFL2276 Wing Set w/Aileron EFL2277 Fuselage w/Hatch EFL2278 Tail Set EFL2280 Main Landing Gear EFL2281 Hatch & Canopy EFL2283 Painted Cowl EFL2284 Painted Wheel Pant Set EFL2286 Firewall Set Small Replacement Parts EFL2086 Hook & Loop Tape EFL2279 Pushrod Set EFL2282 Pull-Pull Control Horn EFL2285 Wing Tube EFLA200 Micro Control Horns EFLA202 Micro Tail Skid EFLA203 Micro Control Connectors EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals EFLA214 Micro Pull-Pull Set EF
Introduction Required Radio Equipment Thank you for purchasing the E-flite™ Brio 10 ARF. If anybody knows what precision feels like, 3-time World Champion and 2-time US Champion Quique Somenzini certainly does. And he has poured all this experience into the design of the Brio 10—a 10-size replica of the same F3A plane he used to win the 2005 US Nats. At the heart of its performance is a low aspect ratio wing that moves the center of lift closer to the fuselage.
Important Information About Motor Selection The Brio 10 has two firewall options that are designed to easily utilize our recommended E-flite™ Park 480 BL Outrunner Motor, 1020Kv, the optional Power 10 BL Outrunner Motor, 1100Kv or our optional Six-Series BL 2700Kv Motor (28mm) with a gearbox. First determine what power system you will be using, an outrunner or 6pole inrunner with a gearbox.
Other Possible Setups Optional High Speed Precision Outrunner Setup EFLM4010A Power 10 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1100Kv EFLA312B 40-Amp Brushless ESC (V2) APC12060E Electric Propeller, 12 x 6E THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, 16GA WSD1300 Ultra Plug, Male/Female Set EFLC3005 Celectra 1–3 Cell Li-Po Charger This setup is for high speed F3A. It is not recommended for 3D flying. Optional High Power 6-Pole Setup (Using Gearbox) EFLM2005 Six-Series BL 2700Kv Motor (28mm) EFLM236 400 Gearbox w/56T 0.
Using the Manual Before Starting Assembly This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with a single circle () are performed once, while steps with two circles ( ) indicate that the step will require repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.
Safety Precautions Questions or Assistance This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the product.
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Landing Gear Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Main landing gear (L&R) • Tail skid • Wheel pant (L&R) • 2mm nut (6) • #4 washer (4) • 1 3/8" (35mm) wheel (2) • 2mm x 25mm screw (2) • 4-40 x 1/2" socket screw (4) • 2mm x 8mm wood screw (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Threadlock • Drill bit: 1/8" (3mm) • Drill • Medium CA • Hobby knife • Hex wrench: 3/32" • Thin CA • Phillips screwdriver (small) 1.
2. Slide the landing gear into the fuselage. The holes in the gear will only line up when installed correctly. Slide a #4 washer onto each of the four 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw. Place a drop of threadlock onto each of the 4-40 screws. Slide the screws through the landing gear and into the preinstalled blind nuts. Use a 3/32" hex wrench to tighten each of the screws. 12 3. Slide the 2mm x 25mm bolt through the landing gear. Secure the bolt using a 2mm nut and threadlock.
4. Thread a 2mm nut 1/8" (3mm) from the first nut. Use threadlock or thin CA to keep the nut from rotating. Slide the wheel on and thread a final 2mm nut onto the screw, using threadlock or thin CA to keep the nut from rotating. 5. Slide the wheel pant into position and secure it using the 2mm x 8mm wood screw. Don’t over-tighten the screw which can damage the wheel pant. Note: Be very careful when using thin CA as not to glue the wheel so it won’t rotate on the 2mm x 25mm screw.
6. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the remaining wheel and wheel pant. 7. Drill two 1/8" (3mm) holes in the tail for the tail skid. 14 8. Use Medium CA to glue the tail skid into position.
Aileron Hinging Required Parts • Wing (left and right) • Aileron (left and right) • CA hinges (6) Required Tools and Adhesives • T-pins • Thin CA • Drill • Paper towel • Drill bit: 1/16" (2mm) 1. Locate the positions for the hinges. Drill a 1/16" (2mm) hole in the center of each slot of both the wing and aileron. This creates a tunnel for the CA, allowing the CA to penetrate into the hinge better, bonding the hinges more securely.
2. Slide three hinges into the slits in the aileron. Center the slot in the hinge with the hole drilled in Step 1. Place a T-pin in each hinge to prevent it from being pushed into the wing when installing the aileron. Note: Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond. Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process. 16 3. Slide the aileron into position.
4. Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot be pulled apart. Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing the structure. 5. Work the aileron up and down several times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the remaining aileron.
Aileron Servos and Linkages Required Parts • Wing panel (right and left) • Micro control connector (2) • 2mm x 4mm screw (2) • Sub-Micro Servo (2) • 3" (75mm) pushrod (2) • Control horn and backplate (2) • 6" (150mm) servo extension (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Hobby knife • 6-minute epoxy • String • Phillips screwdriver (small) 1. Use 6-minute epoxy to attach the control horn to the aileron. Make sure the horn is fully seated in the opening. 18 2.
3. Place the servo in the wing. Guide the servo lead out through the opening at the wing root. Secure the aileron servo using the screws provided with the servo. 4. Attach the 3" (75mm) pushrod to the control horn. Start the wire from the wing tip side of the control horn.
5. Attach the micro control connector to a long 3D servo arm. Be sure to use the included retainer to secure the micro control connector to the servo arm. Remove the remaining unused part of the servo arm. 6. Turn on the radio system and center the aileron trim and stick. Make sure the aileron servo is operating properly using the transmitter. Slide the pushrod wire through the micro connector. Install the servo arm parallel to the aileron hinge line.
Wing Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Wing (right and left) • Wing tube • #4 washer (2) • 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Hex wrench: 3/32" 2. Remove the hatch from the fuselage. Slide the wing panel with tube into position on the fuselage. 1. Slide the wing tube into a wing panel.
3. Slide a #4 washer onto a 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw. Slide the remaining wing panel into position. Secure the panels using 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws with #4 washers (silver) using a 3/32" hex wrench.
Stabilizer, Elevator & Rudder Required Parts • Fuselage w/wing installed • Stabilizer • Rudder • Elevator • CA hinge (9) Required Tools and Adhesives • Hobby knife • Felt-tipped pen • Ruler • T-pins • Thin CA • Hobby knife 2. Cut the rear of the fuselage using a hobby knife to allow the stabilizer to be slid into the fuselage. 1. Hinge the elevator and stabilizer, using the same process as described in Aileron Hinging. Use 6 hinges for this process.
3. Position the stabilizer into the slot in the aft end of the fuselage. Slide the stabilizer as far forward as possible. Center the stabilizer in the slot in the fuselage. 4. Measure from the stab tip to the wing tip. Adjust the stab until the measurements are equal.
5. View the airframe from the rear and make sure the wing and stab are parallel. If not, lightly sand the stab saddle until they are. 6. Double-check the adjustments from Steps 1 through 3. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto the top and bottom of the stabilizer.
7. Use a sharp hobby knife to cut the covering slightly inside the lines drawn. Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood, as this will weaken the stab and cause it to fail in flight. Note: You can use a soldering iron or hot knife instead of a regular old hobby knife. This will help in reducing the chance of damaging the wood. 26 8. Slide the stab and elevator back into position. Again, check the alignment and make sure everything lines up.
9. Install the four carbon rods between the fuselage and stabilizer as shown. Glue the rods to the stabilizer and fuselage using 6-minute epoxy. 10. Attach the rudder using three CA hinges. Use the technique as described in Aileron Hinging for this procedure.
Firewall Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Power 10 Outrunner Firewall Or • Inrunner/Park 480 Outrunner Firewall Required Tools and Adhesives • 6-minute epoxy 1. The Brio has two firewall options. One is identified as the Inrunner/Park 480 Outrunner Firewall. The second is identified as Power 10 Outrunner Firewall. It is very important that you choose the one that will work with the way you will be mounting your motor.
2. Attach the firewall to the sub-firewall structure on the front of the fuselage nose at this time using 6-minute epoxy or thick CA. Epoxy is best for this application. Make sure all joints are secure when finished so the firewall does not detach from the sub-firewall. Note: Make sure to install the firewall as shown for correct orientation.
Park 480 Outrunner Motor Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Firewall stick mount (included) • 4-40 x 1/2" (12mm) socket head screw (4) • Outrunner stick mount (included) • Aluminum spacers, 4mm long (4) • 3mm x 8mm Phillips head screws (4) (to mount motor to Outrunner stick mount) • 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (3) (to secure mounts) • Park 480-size Brushless Outrunner Motor Required Tools and Adhesives • Hex wrench: 3/32" • Phillips screwdriver (small) Skip to page 36 for setup of a 6-pole motor inst
2. Attach the outrunner motor to the outrunner motor mount using the included spacers (4) and 3mm x 8mm screws (4). 3. First, cut 3/16" inches (5mm) off the end of the included Firewall Stick Mount so the motor properly clears the cowling. Assemble the Outrunner stick mount to the Park 480 Outrunner using the spacers and screws provided with the mount. Attach to the Brio firewall using the four 4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolts. Attach the motor to the Firewall Stick Mount as shown.
Power 10 Outrunner Motor Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Outrunner offset mounts, 32mm (4) • 4-40 x 43mm socket head screws (4) • 4-40 washers (4) • Power 10 Brushless Outrunner Motor Required Tools and Adhesives • Hex wrench: 3/32" Skip to page 36 for setup of a 6-pole motor installation using a gearbox. Note: This section covers the installation of our Power 10 Outrunner or equivalent size motor. 32 1.
2. Using four 4-40 x 43mm socket head screws and washers and outrunner offset spacers, attach the motor with X-mount to the blind nuts on the firewall The offset spacers have already been sized correctly so you have proper clearance when the cowling is installed later.
6-Pole Motor Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (3) (to secure mounts) • 4-40 x 1/2" (12mm) socket head screw (4) • Firewall stick mount • 6-Pole motor • 400 Gearbox w/56T 0.5M spur gear • 19T 0.5 Module 3.2mm ID pinion gear Required Tools and Adhesives • Hex wrench: 3/32" • Phillips screwdriver (small) • Medium CA • Threadlock Note: This section covers the installation of an inrunner motor and gearbox. Refer back to pages 31 or 34 for outrunner installation. 34 1.
2. Attach the motor to the gearbox using the screws provided with the motor and blue threadlock. 3. Attach the firewall stick mount to the firewall using four 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws. Hint: The gearbox is in two pieces. Apply a bead of medium CA where the two pieces join to stiffen the mount for extreme aerobatics.
4. Slide the gearbox into position on the motor mount. Use a 1/16" (1.5mm) drill to drill a hole on each side of the gearbox and into the mount. Stagger the holes so the screws will not interfere with each other. Secure the gearbox using three #2 x 8mm screws.
Some 35A–40A brushless ESC on the market either warn against running four (4) sub-micro servos or do not specify this setup will work. The reason is because oftentimes running four sub-micro servos with a 3-cell Li-Po battery are outside the range of the controller’s BEC capability. Most controllers on the market can only handle 800mA to 1 Amp continuous draw when using a 3-cell Li-Po battery, some even lower. However, many consumers are still running four sub-micro servos with success.
1. Connect the ESC to the motor and secure the ESC to the inside of the fuselage using hook and loop material and/or a tie wrap. The location of the ESC may be changed depending on the length of the motor wires, type of ESC and necessity to move the ESC to achieve the correct Center of Gravity. 2. Use the radio system and motor battery to determine the direction of rotation of the propeller. When connected correctly it should rotate counter-clockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft.
Note: Steps 4 through 6 cover the installation of the propeller when using an Outrunner motor. Skip to Step 7 for the installation of the propeller when using an Inrunner motor and gearbox. 4. If using an Outrunner motor, it may be necessary to ream a larger opening into the backplate of your E-flite™ spinner to fit the shaft size of the prop adapter shaft. Slide the aluminum prop adapter shaft and collet onto the motor to check the size of the hole in the propeller.
Note: Two spacers have been provided that are placed between the propeller and spinner backplate. Use the thin spacer for low-pitch propellers, the thick spacer for high-pitch propellers. This will prevent the blades of the propeller from contacting the spinner backplate. 5. Slide the spinner backplate onto the gearbox shaft. Slide the propeller ontot he shaft then secure the propeller and spinner backplate using the supplied aluminum prop adapter cone.
7. Insert the 'hex to round' adapter onto the shaft. Then, slide the 6mm washer included with your gearbox onto the output shaft. 8. Slide the propeller onto the gearbox shaft. Slide the spacer included with the spinner onto the gearbox shaft in front of the prop as needed. Note: Two spacers have been provided that are placed between the propeller and spinner backplate. Use the thin spacer for low-pitch propellers, the thick spacer for high-pitch propellers.
9. Slide the spinner backplate onto the gearbox shaft. Secure the propeller and spinner backplate using a 4mm washer and 4mm locknut. Make sure not to over-tighten the 4mm locknut. 42 10. Snap the spinner cone onto the spinner backplate.
Rudder and Elevator Servos Required Parts • Fuselage • Plastic rudder horn • Pull-pull cable • 2mm x 4mm screw (3) • 3" (75 mm) pushrod wire • Brass cable keepers (4) • Micro control horn w/backplate • Micro control connector w/retainer (3) • Sub-micro servo (2) • 12" (305 mm) servo extension (2) • Micro cable adjust connector (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Hobby knife • Phillips screwdriver (small) • Medium CA • Thin CA 1. Secure a 12" (305 mm) servo extension to one of the servos.
2. Attach the micro control horn to the elevator using a micro control horn backplate. Apply a few drops of medium CA to the backplate. 3. Install the micro control connector onto the elevator servo arm. Pass the elevator pushrod wire through the connector. With the radio on and elevator trim centered, center the elevator. Secure the elevator pushrod wire using the 2mm x 4mm screw and a small Phillips screwdriver. Note: Make sure to set the elevator sub-trim to 0.
Note: An optional rudder servo location has been provided at the rear of the fuselage if using heavier motors and you choose not to use the pull-pull system. The installation procedure is identical to the elevator servo installation, except the covering must be removed from the fuselage first. At this time, we suggest that you trial fit the battery and receiver into the front of the fuselage and follow the steps outlined on page 49 and check the CG location.
4. Lightly sand both sides of the middle section of the plastic rudder control horn before installing so the CA wicks better. Install the rudder control horn for the rudder using medium CA. Square the horn to the control surface. Note: The control horn has ears that will allow it to only slide into the rudder from one direction. These ears rest against the side of the rudder when installed correctly. 46 5. Mount the rudder servo inside the fuselage using the hardware provided with the servo.
6. Use tape to hold the rudder in neutral. Slide a cable crimp onto the control cable. The cable then goes through the horn, then back through the crimp twice. Pull the wire tight, and then use pliers to secure the crimp. Add a small drop of thin CA inside the brass crimp to help secure the wire. Wipe away any excess immediately. 7. Slide the micro cable adjust connector into the micro control connector and use a 2mm x 3mm screw to hold it in position.
8. The cables will cross inside the fuselage to get the proper geometry for the rudder to operate correctly. 48 9. Remove the tape from the control surface. Install the second cable following Steps 9 through 11. Tension the cables lightly using the cable connectors to pull the surface into neutral.
Final Assembly Required Parts • Fuselage • Receiver • 3-cell 11.1V Li-Po, 16GA • Hook and loop tape (2) • Canopy hatch Required Tools and Adhesives • Thin CA Optional Parts • Hook and loop strap 1. Check to make sure all servo wires and ESC wires can reach the location of the receiver before mounting the receiver. Cut a piece of the hook and loop tape to the size of the receiver. Install the receiver using the hook and loop. Plug in the rudder, elevator, and aileron servos (after attaching the wing).
2. Install the battery in the fuselage using the remaining piece of hook and loop material. The battery location may vary but we anticipate that it will need to be mounted at the farthest back location on the battery tray in order to achieve the correct Center of Gravity. Hint: It is recommended you may use a piece of hook and loop strapping around the battery to help secure it in position. 50 3. Install the canopy hatch by sliding it under the cowling, then snapping it down onto the fuselage.
Control Throws & Exponential 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Brio 10. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up. 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system.
Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Brio 10 is 3 7/8" (100mm) to 4 3/8" (110mm) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. Use this CG range for the first flights until you have become more experienced. 52 The CG range was determined from our flight tests.
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2005 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
2005 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited. 4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
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