Tribute Fx 3D ARF Specifications Wingspan: Length: Wing Area: Weight w/Battery: Radio: 39 in (990mm) 44 in (1120mm) 345 sq in (22.3 sq dm) 17.
Table of Contents Specifications..........................................................................1 Introduction.............................................................................2 Using the Manual....................................................................2 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout.....................................................3 Required Radio Equipment.......................................................3 Important Information About Motor Selection....................
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Large Replacement Parts EFL2151 Main Wing EFL2152 Fuselage w/Rudder EFL2153 Horizontal Tail Assembly EFL2154 Canopy Hatch EFL2155 Cowl EFL2156 Wheel Pants EFL2158 Landing Gear Wire Small Replacement Parts EFL2157 Pushrods EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals Required Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter, crystals, micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos.
Important Information About Motor Selection We recommend the E-flite® Park 450 Brushless Outrunner, 890Kv (EFLM1400) to provide you with excellent high-power motor system, or the Park 400 Brushless Outrunner 920Kv (EFLM1305) for sport power and a worry-free outrunner motor. The Tribute Fx 3D does not include a propeller. Lightweight Outrunner Setup EFLM1305 EFLA311B THP9103SJPL APC11038SF EFLAEC303 EFLC3005 Park 400 BL Outrunner, 920Kv 20-Amp Brushless ESC 910mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po 11 x 3.
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. Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller. Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Damage Limits Questions, Assistance, and Repairs HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted.
Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor.
Aileron Servo Installation 2. Use the string to pull the servo lead through the wing and out the opening at the center section. Use tape to secure the servo lead so it won't fall back into the opening. 3. Use hot glue to secure the servo in the wing. The output of the servo faces toward the aileron.
4. Install the control horn in the aileron using 6-minute epoxy. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before continuing to the next step. 5. Drill a 1/16 in (1.5mm) hole through the outside hole in the servo arm. Slide the control connector through the hole and secure it using the connector backplate. E-flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF Assembly Manual 6. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver. Power up the transmitter and receiver. Center the aileron stick, trim, and any programmed sub-trim values.
8. Slide the linkage wire through the control connector. Center the aileron and use a 2mm x 4mm machine screw to secure the linkage. Use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from loosening during flight. Wing and Stabilizer Installation Required Parts Wing Belly pan Fuselage Stabilizer assembly Required Tools and Adhesives 3 in (76mm) servo extension (2) String Low-tack tape T-pin Foam-safe CA (thick) Foam safe accelerator 9.
2. Attach the 3 in (76mm) servo extensions to the aileron servo leads. Secure the extensions to the leads using tape or string so they don't come unplugged. 4. Position the fuselage on the wing. Measure the distance from the fuselage to the wing tip on both sides. The measurements must be equal,. If not, adjust the position of the fuselage on the wing. 3. Rest the fuselage on the wing. Guide the servo extensions above the former as shown. 5. Place a T-pin at the rear of the fuselage as shown.
6. Wrap a small piece of tape on the string where it crosses the wing tip. Mark the tape to indicate the exact location of the wing tip. Swing the tape over check the position of the opposite wing tip. If these are not equal, reposition the wing and tape and repeat until the mark on the tape aligns with both wing tips. 8. Check the alignment of the wing to the vertical stabilizer to make sure the wing is perpendicular to the wing.
10. Place a support under the wing so the fuselage is not touching the work surface. Use weights to hold the fuselage tight against the wing while the CA cures. 12. Slide the stabilizer through the slot in the fuselage. Measure each side of the stabilizer to make sure it is centered. 11. Use thick foam-safe CA to glue the belly pan to the wing. It may be necessary to lightly sand the belly pan to fit perfectly to the contour of the wing. 13.
14. Wrap a small piece of tape on the string where it crosses the stabilizer tip. Mark the tape to indicate the exact location of the stabilizer tip. Swing the tape over check the position of the opposite stabilizer tip. If these are not equal, reposition the stabilizer and tape and repeat until the mark on the tape aligns with both stabilizer tips. 15. Check the alignment of the stabilizer to the wing. The stabilizer must be parallel to the wing.
Rudder and Elevator Servo Installation 2. Position the elevator against the stabilizer. Check to make sure the elevator can move without any binding before securing the tape. Use the remaining piece of hinge tape on the bottom of the elevator to complete the hinging process. 3. Use foam-safe CA to glue the elevator joiner rod to the left elevator half. Allow the CA to fully cure before continuing with your assembly of the Tribute.
16 4. Prepare the elevator and rudder servos by attaching 18 in (457mm) servo extensions to each servo. Drill a 1/16 in (1.5mm) hole in the outer hole in the servo arm. Install a control connector in the long servo arms and secure them using the control connector backplates. Use the radio system to center the servos before attaching the servo arms to the servo. 5. Install the elevator servo in the fuselage using hot glue. Make sure the output of the servo faces toward the rear of the fuselage.
8. Attach the Z-bend of the 5 in (127mm) linkage wire to the control horn. Slide the linkage wire through the control connector. Center the elevator and use a 2mm x 4mm machine screw to secure the linkage. Use side cutters to remove any excess wire that extends beyond the connector. Use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose in flight. E-flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF Assembly Manual 9. Install the rudder servo using hot glue.
Motor Installation Required Parts Airframe Brushless motor Electronic speed control Hook and loop tape Spinner Motor adapter Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver Drill bit: 1/16 in (1.5mm) Low-tack tape 18 2. Plug the motor leads into the electronic speed control. Cowling Outrunner stick mount w/hardware 1.5mm x 10mm sheet metal screw 2mm x 6mm sheet metal screw (4) Spinner backplate 1/2 in (13mm) washer Drill Cardstock 1.
3. Slide the electronic speed control into the fuselage. Slide the stick mount on the motor mount stick. 5. Check the operation of the motor using the radio system. The motor should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Follow the instructions included with the speed control if necessary to reverse the direction of rotation of the motor. Secure the speed control inside the fuselage using hook and loop tape. Note: Never check the motor rotation on the bench with the propeller installed.
7. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. Important Information About Your Propeller It is very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics. Note: If it is necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller, make sure to check the balance of the propeller afterwards. 20 9. Slide the 1/2 in (13mm) washer onto the adapter. 8.
10. Slide the spinner backplate on the adapter. Thread the propeller nut onto the adapter, but do not tighten it at this time. 11. Slide the spinner assembly onto the motor shaft. Align the cowling with the spinner backplate, leaving a 1/8 in (3mm) gap between the spinner and cowl. Use a 1/16 in (1.5mm) drill bit to drill four holes through the cowling and into the hard points in the fuselage. E-flite Tribute Fx 3D ARF Assembly Manual 12.
Receiver and Battery Installation Required Parts Airframe Motor battery Receiver Canopy Required Tools and Adhesives Hook and loop tape Hook and loop strap 2. Secure the battery inside the fuselage using the hook and loop tape, then use a hook and loop strap to secure. 3. Position the canopy back in position on the fuselage. 1. Mount your receiver inside the fuselage using hook and loop tape. Route the receiver antenna following the instructions provided with your radio system.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Airframe Main landing gear Wheel retainer (4) Wheel pant strap (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA Drill bit: 1/16 in (1.5mm) 2. Slide the main landing gear in the slot in the fuselage. 3. If the landing gear is loose, or you choose to permanently attach the gear, use foam compatible CA to glue the plywood landing gear retainer into the slot. Tail skid Plywood landing gear retainer Wheel pant (2) 2mm x 4mm sheet metal screw (2) Drill 1.
4. If you choose not to use the wheel pants, you can secure the wheels on the landing gear using the wheel retainers. Use hot glue or foam compatible CA to glue the retainers onto the landing gear. Use care not to glue the wheel to the landing gear. 5. Install the wheel pants and wheels. Use needle-nose pliers to insert the wheel retainers on the ends of each of the axle portions of the landing gear inside of the wheel pant. 24 6.
Control Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your aircraft. 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 ailerons using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the right aileron will move up and the left aileron will move down. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 3.
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.
2007 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.
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