Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual
Notice Table of Contents Notice.................................................................... 2 Meaning of Special Language.................................. 2 Introduction............................................................ 2 Important Information Regarding Warranty Information......................................... 2 Specifications.......................................................... 2 Using the Manual....................................................
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Replacement Parts EFL4176001 EFL4175002 EFL4175003 EFL4175004 EFL4175005 EFL4175006 EFL4175007 EFL4175008 EFL4175009 EFL4175010 EFL4175011 EFL4175012 EFL4175013 EFL4175015 Bottom Wing Set Top Wing Set Fuselage with Hatch Tail Set Wing Strut Set Cowling Wing Truss Set Wheel Pant Set Decal Set Pushrod Set Main Gear Wing Spar Set Wing Cabane Set Hardware Set Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver and four servos.
Warnings Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious injury and damage to property. Components Use only with compatible components. Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to the product instructions, the component instructions or contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. Flight Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites.
2. Slide a #4 washer on each of the threaded rods from the bottom side of the stabilizer. Use two 4-40 lock nuts to secure the fin to the stabilizer. Tighten the nuts using a 1/4-inch nut driver. Landing Gear Installation 3. Position the assembly at the rear of the fuselage. The stabilizer will rest on the fuselage as shown.
4. Slide a 5/32-inch wheel collar on the axle and use a 1.5mm hex wrench to tighten the setscrew on the flat made in the previous step. Slide the wheel in position and use a second wheel collar and 1.5mm hex wrench to secure the wheel on the axle. Check that the wheel can rotate freely on the axle. If not, reposition the wheel collars so they are not binding against the wheel. Make sure to use threadlock on the setscrews so they don’t vibrate loose. 5.
Motor, Speed Control and Cowling Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Cowling 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head machine screw (4) #4 washer (4) Hook and loop tape Hook and loop strap (2) Make sure to use threadlock on all metal-tometal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose. 2. Use the screws included with the motor to attach the X-mount to the rear of the motor. Make sure to use threadlock on all metal-tometal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose. 3A.
4. The tabs on the cowl have markings so the cowl can be oriented on the firewall. The L and R indicate the left and right as viewed as if sitting in the cockpit. Note: We used the following colors when painting the engine: Make sure to paint the motor before gluing it in the cowling. 5. (Optional) Use a hobby knife and rotary tool to remove the area in the center of the dummy radial engine.
Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Bottom wing panel (right and left) Servo with hardware 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screw (8) Nylon clevis (2) Silicone clevis retainer (2) 2-56 x 17/8-inch pushrod (2) Transmitter Receiver Receiver battery 2. Prepare the aileron servo by installing the servo grommets and brass eyelets. Remove the servo horn from the servo using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 4. Secure the aileron servo to the servo mount using the hardware included with the servo.
6. Use the radio system to center the aileron servo. Use the screw from the servo to install the servo horn on the servo as shown. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw that secures the servo horn to the servo output. 7. A string is located in the wing to pull the servo lead through the wing. Tie the string to the end of the servo lead as shown. 8. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA in each of the servo cover mounting holes to harden the surrounding wood.
Rudder and Elevator Servo Installation 2. Prepare the rudder and elevator servos by installing the servo grommets and brass eyelets. Remove the servo horn from the servo as well. 3. Secure the elevator and rudder servos in the radio tray using the hardware included with the servo. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. Note that the output for the servos face to the front of the fuselage.
6. Slide the pushrod wire into the pushrod tube inside the fuselage. Center the elevator servo using the radio system. Attach the servo horn to the servo output using the hardware provided with the servo and a #1 Phillips screwdriver. 7. Repeat Steps 4 though 6 to install the rudder servo horn and the 2-56 x 191/2-inch rudder pushrod wire. 8. Slide a silicone clevis keeper on a clevis. Thread the clevis on the pushrod wire.
Bottom Wing and Receiver Installation 2. Insert the Y-harness in the center section. Make sure the end that plugs into the receiver is exiting the hole in the top of the center section. 3. Use scissors to cut a piece of hook and loop tape the size of the receiver. Use the tape to secure the receiver to the center section as shown. Plug the Y-harness into the aileron port of the receiver.
6. Use scissors to cut a piece of hook and loop tape the size of the remove receiver. Use the tape to attach the remote receiver to the side of the fuselage as shown. 8. Slide the carbon tube and wing panel into the bottom wing center section. Plug the lead from the aileron servo into the Y-harness. The panel will fit tight against the center section when installed. 7. Slide the short carbon wing tube in the bottom wing panel.
Make sure to use threadlock on all metal-tometal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose. 2. Thread the two outer strut fittings into the blind nuts installed in the top of the bottom wing panel. Install fittings in both the right and left wing panels at this time. Make sure the fitting is installed so the bottom is flush with the wing and they are facing parallel to each other as shown. Make sure to use threadlock on all metal-tometal fasteners so they don’t vibrate loose. 6.
8. Slide the remaining wing panel into position and secure it to the center section using a 4-40 x 1/2inch socket head machine screw and #4 washer. Use a 3/32-inch hex wrench to tighten the screw. 9. Locate the outer strut. Note the bottom of the strut has more curvature than the top to fit the airfoil of the bottom wing. 16 10. Use four 4-40 x 1/4-inch socket head machine screws and four #4 washers to attach the outer strut to the strut fitting.
Removing the Wing Panels Motor Battery, Propeller and Pilot Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Wing transport truss (2) Rubber band (4) Required Parts Fuselage assembly Canopy hatch Propeller Transmitter Propeller adapter Motor battery (charged) Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench: 3/32-inch Note: This section is to show you how to remove the wings using the transport trusses. The wings are reinstalled repeating the procedure starting from Step 3 and going to Step 1. 1.
4. Use medium CA to glue the pilot in the cockpit as shown. An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly balancing the model. Do not inadvertently skip this step or property damage and injury could occur. Always balance your propeller. An unbalanced propeller can cause vibrations to be transmitted into the airframe, which could damage the airframe or other components as well as produce unwanted flight characteristics.
Control Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. 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 toward the bottom of the transmitter makes the airplane elevator move up. 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system.
Flying Your Rhapsody 25e ARF As you taxi out to the runway you will find the ground handling to be very gentle and easy. The wide stance main gear and low angled stance keeps the model tracking very straight through all aspects on the ground. Once you are lined up on the runway ensure you have your throttle trim set to where the motor is spinning at a low idle setting. This is your flight idle. Apply power smoothly and steering with rudder.
Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom sales@horizonhobby.co.uk +44 (0) 1279 641 097 To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
8. 9. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight. Rocket motors up to a G-series size may be used, provided they remain firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight.
© 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. horizonhobby.com www.e-fliterc.
