Assembly Manual
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................2 Table of Contents ........................................................2 Warning ....................................................................3 Additional Required Equipment ..................................3 Additional Tools and Adhesives ..................................3 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ........................................4 Warranty Information ....................................
Warning An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio. Additional Required Equipment Recommended JR® Systems Servos: JR 241 Sub-micro servo (2) Receiver: JR R610M 6-channel micro FM Rx Battery and Speed Control Requirements Li-Po Battery: 7.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Replacement Parts: Main Wing Fuselage Tail Assembly Windshield Battery Hatch 4 EFL2051 EFL2052 EFL2053 EFL2057 EFL2058 Items not shown: Pushrod Set Main Landing Gear Wheel Set Decal Set Micro Control Horns Micro Pushrod Keepers Tailskid Micro Control Connectors 370 Motor w/5.33:1 gearbox Micro Rubber Spinner 10x4.
Optional Parts Park 370 Brushless Motor, 4100Kv 10x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) 11x4.7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) 11x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) 12x3.8 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) 12x6 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) Celectra 1-2 cell Li-Po Charger Celectra 1-3 cell Li-Po Charger Before Starting Assembly EFLM1000 EFLP1070 EFLP1147 EFLP1170 EFLP1238 EFLP1260 EFLC3000 EFLC3005 Before beginning the assembly of your Gypsy, remove each part from its bag for inspection.
Warranty Information Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damage by use or modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
Checking the Wing Washout Required Parts Wing Required Tools and Adhesives Heat gun ❍ 1. Place the wing on a flat surface and check the wing washout. There must be 1/2" (13mm) between the trailing edge of the wing at the tip and work surface when the center of the wing is flat against the work surface. If the wing is not twisted correctly, hold the wing in a twisted position and use a heat gun to remove the wrinkles from the covering. Repeat the process until the correct washout is present.
Attach the Wing Required Parts Wing Required Tools and Adhesives Heat gun Hex wrench: 3/32" ❍ 2. Secure the wing to the fuselage using a 4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolt and a #4 flat washer. ❍ 1. Place the wing onto the fuselage by guiding the wing dowel into the hole on the forward former. Note: The 4-40 socket head screw uses the 3/32" hex wrench.
Join the Vertical Fin and Horizontal Stabilizer Required Parts Vertical fin Horizontal stabilizer Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Square Felt-tipped pen Hobby knife ❍ 1. Draw two lines on the top of the stabilizer extending back from the sides of the notch in the front to the trailing edge. Use a square to make the lines 90-degrees to the trailing edge of the stabilizer. Note: The hole for the control horn will be on the left side when the top is facing up.
❍ 2. Carefully remove the covering along the lines using a sharp hobby knife. Be very careful not to cut into the underlying wood and weaken the stabilizer. If the stabilizer is weakened, it could fail in flight. 10 ❍ 3. Align a straight edge along the bottom of the fin. Use a felt-tipped pen to draw a line onto the lower front section of the fin. Draw lines on both sides of the fin.
❍ 4. Remove the covering from the lower front section of the fin 3/16" (5mm) below the lines drawn in the last step. Also make sure there is no covering on the bottom of the fin as indicated. Leave the covering on the top forward fin as shown. ❍ 5. Place the fin onto the top of the stabilizer. The positioning of the fin will be as far back in the notch as possible, aligned with the covering removed from the stabilizer, and square to the stabilizer.
Attach the Tail to the Fuselage Required Parts Tail assembly Fuselage Clear tape Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Felt-tipped pen Hobby knife ❍ 1. Carefully remove the covering from the fuselage from the slot in the top to the fuselage to the very tip of the fuselage. 12 ❍ 2. Place the tail assembly onto the fuselage. Trace the outline of the fuselage onto the stabilizer using a felt-tipped pen.
❍ 3. Separate the tail assembly from the fuselage. Remove the covering from inside the lines using a sharp hobby knife. ❍ 4. Place the tail assembly back in position. Before using medium CA to attach the tail assembly to the fuselage, stand about 10 feet away and see if the stabilizer and wing are parallel. Apply the CA to the slot in the fuselage where the fin fits, and to the top of the fuselage where the stabilizer rests. Allow the CA to fully cure before continuing. ❍ 5.
Radio Installation Required Parts Fuselage Micro control connector (2) Control connector backplate (2) Two-sided tape (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver Side cutters Servo (2) Speed control Receiver Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm) ❍ 1. Install the servo eyelets and grommets using the instructions provided with your particular radio system. 14 ❍ 2. Remove the covering from the front opening on the bottom of the fuselage.
❍ 3. Connect the servos and battery to your radio system as shown in the radio instructions. Center the trim levers and turn on the radio. This will center the servos. It is your job to remove the servo arms and position them so they are perpendicular to the servo. ❍ 4. Locate the micro control connector and connector backplate. Slide the connector through the servo arm and secure its location using the connector backplate. Prepare two servos with the connectors opposed to each other as shown in the photo.
❍ 5. Unplug the servos from the receiver. Remove the servo arms that are not in use, using side cutters. Place the servos into the fuselage with the connectors towards the outside of the fuselage, and the servo arms towards the front of the fuselage. 16 ❍ 6. Use a 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the locations for the servo mounting screws.
❍ 7. Secure the servos using the screws provided with your radio system. ❍ 8. Pass the servo leads through the opening in front of the servos. Plug the servos into the receiver, making sure the rudder and elevator servos are in the correct channels. Plug the speed control into the receiver at this time too.
❍ 9. Use two-sided tape to mount the receiver and speed control to the sides of the fuselage. Linkage Installation Required Parts Fuselage Pushrod wire (2) Micro pushrod keeper (2) Control horn (2) Control horn backplate (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Small pliers ❍ 1. Remove the covering in the elevator and rudder for the control horns. ❍ 10. Route the receiver antenna outside the fuselage. Use tape to attach the antenna to the tail.
❍ 2. Locate one of the control horns and slide it through the hole in the bottom of the elevator. Secure the control horn by snapping the control horn backplate onto the top of the control horn. Put a couple drops of medium CA onto the control horn backplate to prevent it from coming loose in flight. ❍ 3. Repeat Step 2 for the rudder control horn. Note that the rudder control horn will be on the opposite side of the fuselage from the elevator control horn.
❍ 4. Make an L-bend in one of the pushrod wires using small pliers. ❍ 5. Slide the pushrod wire into the pushrod tube on the same side as the elevator control horn. The wire will pass through the hole in the micro control connector on the elevator servo. 20 ❍ 6. Insert the L-bend in the pushrod through the middle hole in the control horn.
❍ 7. Slide the micro pushrod keeper onto the Lbend of the pushrod wire. The keeper then snaps onto the pushrod wire, securing the wire to the control horn. ❍ 8. Use a ruler to center the elevator in the neutral position. With the radio system on, tighten the screw in the micro control connector to secure the pushrod wire at the servo. ❍ 9. Repeat steps 4 thought 8 to install and connect the rudder linkage.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Main landing gear Wheels (2) Wheel retainers (2) Tailskid 4-40 x 1/2" socket head cap screw #4 washer Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Hex wrench: 3/32" Drill bit: 1/8" (3mm) 22 ❍ 1. Locate the main landing gear. Slide the gear into the slot in the fuselage. Use a 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw and #4 washer to secure the main landing gear.
❍ 2. Slide one of the main wheels onto the landing gear. Secure the wheel using a plastic wheel retainer. A drop of medium CA on the outside of the retainer will keep it in position. Repeat this step for the other main wheel. ❍ 3. Drill a 1/8" (3mm) hole in the bottom of the fuselage 2" (51mm) forward of the end of the fuselage. Note: Do not get CA between the wheel and landing gear.
❍ 4. Position the tailskid so the front pin is aligned with the hole drilled in Step 3. Mark the location of the aft pin onto the fuselage using a felt-tipped pen. ❍ 5. Drill the location made in Step 4 using a 1/8" (3mm) drill bit. ❍ 6. Use medium CA to glue the tailskid to the fuselage.
Motor Break-in Required Parts Motor Required Tools and Adhesives Low voltage battery source It is suggested to break-in the motor properly and to extend the life of the motor. Place a drop of oil on both the front and rear bushing of the motor, then run the motor for a few minutes on a lower voltage source, such as 4.8 volts. This will seat the brushes to the commutator, giving the best performance. Apply a drop of oil after every 5–6 flights for good measure.
❍ 2. Connect the motor and speed control wires. Install the gearbox into the fuselage. Use four 3 x 10mm self-tapping screws to secure the gearbox to the firewall. Note: It is highly suggested to make the adjustments to the speed control before installing the propeller. Use the instructions provided with the speed control for this step. 26 ❍ 3. Attach the propeller to the gearbox output shaft.
❍ 4. Press the safety spinner onto the gearbox output shaft.
Battery Installation Required Parts Fuselage Battery hatch 4-40 x 1/2" socket head cap screw #4 washer Required Tools and Adhesives Battery Hex wrench: 3/32" ❍ 1. Turn on the radio system and plug the battery and speed control together. Place the battery into the battery compartment. 28 ❍ 2. Place the battery hatch onto the fuselage. Use a 3/32" hex wrench to install the 4-40 x 1/2" screw and #4 washer.
Control Throws Required Parts Fuselage Battery Required Tools and Adhesives Ruler ❍ 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up. ❍ 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Gypsy. 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.
❍ 3. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator and rudder. Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the flowing measurements when moving the sticks to their endpoints. Moving the linkage at the control horn can increase or decrease the throw. Moving the linkage to the top of the horn will decrease the throw, while moving toward the bottom of the horn will increase the throw.
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 Gypsy is 2 3/8" (60mm) behind the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage. If necessary, move the battery pack towards the nose or the tail until the correct balance is achieved.
Range Test Your Radio ❍ 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the engine running, you should be able to walk 30 paces (approximately 100 feet) away from your airplane and still have complete control of all functions. If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer. ❍ 2.
Compact enough for any small park, E-flite's electric Ascent ARF park glider is the perfect plane for experienced park or slow flyers who want to break into the glider set. It comes out of the box already 90% prebuilt, and the high-quality, lightweight fiberglass fuselage and bolt-on wing guarantee you'll spend less time building and more time flying. It includes a sturdy Speed 400 motor that provides plenty of power. The innovative folding prop eliminates drag and improves aerodyamics.
2004 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.
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 the 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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