LR-1A Pogo 15e Assembly Manual
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5. Place the hinges in the aileron as shown. Joining the Wing Panels 9. Flex the aileron through its range of motion a number of times to break in the aileron hinges. Required Parts When gluing the hinges, do not use CA accelerator. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. Left wing panel Right wing panel Aluminum wing tube 2. Mix 1/2-ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy.
Installing the Aileron Servo Required Parts 2. Use a T-pin to poke holes through the covering in the locations for the mounting screws at each corner of the mount.
12. Use the radio system to center the aileron servo. Install the servo horn so it is perpendicular to the servo center line as shown. The servo horn has an odd number of splines, so rotate it until the arms are aligned, rather than using the sub-trim function from the radio. 14. Slide a silicone keeper on the metal clevis. Thread the nut on the 43/4-inch (120mm) linkage wire back so the metal clevis can be installed.
Hinging the Elevators Required Parts Stabilizer and elevator assembly Required Tools and Adhesives Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) Sandpaper Toothpicks 30-minute epoxy Low-tack tape Square Felt-tipped pen Thin CA T-pins Mixing cups Mixing sticks Paper towels Rubbing alcohol Ruler or straight edge 2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot. Drill holes in both the elevators and stabilizer at this time.
12. Press the elevators tightly against the stabilizer. Apply thin CA into the top and bottom of all three hinges. Tail Wheel Installation and Hinging the Rudder 14. Flex the elevator through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges. Required Parts Rudder and fin assembly Tail wheel assembly 2mm x 12mm sheet metal screw Tail wheel bracket 2. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the bottom of the rudder in preparation for the tail wheel assembly.
8. Use side cutters to trim the excess screw on the opposite side of the bracket. 10. Place a T-pin in the center of each of the three hinges. This will center the hinges when installed in the rudder. 12. Press the rudder tightly against the fin. Remove the T-pins and apply thin CA into the top and bottom of both hinges. 14. Flex the rudder through its range of motion a number of times to break in the hinges.
3. Attach a piece of hook and loop tape to the bottom of your speed control. Place the mating piece of tape inside the fuselage as shown. 5. Position the speed control in the fuselage and make sure it is secure. If the speed control is positioned too far rearward, it may interfere with the bolts for the landing gear. Check that it is far enough forward so this does not happen.
5. Check that the cowl is aligned with the spinner backplate. There should also be a 5/64-inch (2mm) gap between the backplate and cowl. You may need to remove the tape and adjust the position of the cowl for proper alignment. 7. Install two 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screws using a #1 Phillips screwdriver to hold the position of the cowl. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit to drill the remaining two holes for mounting the cowl. 8. Remove the cowl from the fuselage.
2. The rear of the wing is secured using two 4mm x 30mm machine screws, two 4mm washers and the wing bolt plate. Thread the first screw partially to get the parts in alignment. Install the second screw and tighten them both using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 3. Place the stabilizer in position. Use a T-pin at the rear of the stabilizer and tape at the front so it can be positioned. The line drawn earlier will help in setting the initial alignment. 5.
3. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fin on the top of the stabilizer. 5. Mix 1/2 ounce (15ml) of 30-minute epoxy. Lightly brush a thin layer of 30-minute epoxy on the exposed wood of the stabilizer. 7. Position the fin back on the fuselage. Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy. 9. Use low-tack tape to keep the fin in alignment with the stabilizer until the epoxy fully cures. Servo and Receiver Installation Required Parts 3.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to secure the rudder servo in the fuselage. The rudder servo is on the right side of the fuselage. 7. Secure the remote receiver in the fuselage using hook and loop tape. Rudder and Elevator Linkage Connections 2. Position the horn on the rudder so the holes in the horn align with the rudder hinge line. 4. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to drill the two locations for the control horn mounting screws.
8. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo arm that is 3/8-inch (10mm) from the center of the servo horn. 9. Use a square of straight edge to make sure the rudder is in alignment with the fin. 28 10. With the rudder and rudder servo centered, place the servo horn on the servo. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the rudder pushrod where it crosses the hole in the arm that was previously enlarged. 11. Remove the rudder pushrod from the fuselage.
Battery and Wing Installation Required Parts 2. Plug the aileron servo extension into the receiver. Route the extension through the servo tray so it can be accessed from the bottom of the fuselage. Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Wing assembly Fuselage assembly Motor battery Servo extension: 3-inch (76mm) 4mm washer (2) Wing bolt plate 4mm x 30mm machine screw (2) 1. Secure the battery in the fuselage using a hook and loop strap.
Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 8. Use the longer screw and washer to secure the wheel and wheel pant to the landing gear. Use a 3mm hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the screw. 10. Secure the landing gear to the bottom of the aircraft using two 1/4-20 x 2-inch nylon bolts. Use a flat blade screwdriver to tighten the bolts. Center of Gravity An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model.
Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field, be sure your batteries are fully charged per your radio’s instructions. Charge the transmitter and motor battery for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going out flying. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
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10 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code GENERAL 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-humancarrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity. 2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules. 3.
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