Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane Manual

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DYFZ5000 for DYFA0500 V1.0

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT

CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE

ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

Instruction Manual

WARRANTY

Dynaflite

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 damaged by use or

modification. In no case shall Dynaflite’s liability exceed the original cost of the

purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without

notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final

assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by

the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product,

the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability

associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit

immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

™

P.O. Box 788

Urbana, IL 61803

(217) 398-8970

productsupport@dynaflite.com

Wingspan: 117 in. [2972mm]

Wing Area: 1050 sq in [67.73 dm

]

Weight: 60 oz [1700 g]

Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft [25.0 g/dm

]

Length: 49 in. [1245mm]

Radio: 2-Channel with 2 servos

Summary of content (20 pages)

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™ ™ READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL. Wingspan: 117 in. [2972mm] Wing Area: 1050 sq in [67.73 dm2] Weight: 60 oz [1700 g] Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft [25.0 g/dm2] Length: 49 in. [1245mm] Radio: 2-Channel with 2 servos Instruction Manual WARRANTY Dynaflite® guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Bird of Time, visit the web site listed below and select the Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF. If there is new technical information or changes to this model, a "tech notice" box will appear in the upper left corner of the page. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................2 Safety Precautions ..................................2 Additional Items Required ......................3 Flight Equipment ...........................
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structurally sound. Be sure to check clevises or other connections often and replace them if they show signs of wear or fatigue. ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED Flight Equipment 7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you should fly the model only with the help of a competent, experienced R/C pilot. The Bird of Time ARF requires a two-channel radio with two servos and a receiver. A standard receiver can be used, but you will need one micro or mini servo and one standard servo.
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Building Supplies This is a number six screw that is 3/4" [19mm] long. In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, here is the list of items used to build the Bird of Time ARF. Great Planes Pro™ CA and epoxy glue is recommended. Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per inch and a length. For example 4-40 x 3/4" [19mm]: ❏ 6-minute epoxy (GPMR6042) ❏ 1 oz.
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF, use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are available separately. Replacement parts are not available from Product Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms. Hardware items (screws, nuts, bolts) are also available from these outlets.
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KIT CONTENTS Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Dynaflite Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list on this page.
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dihedral brace into the right outer wing tip panel. It should be a tight fit. Also insert one of the short 1" [25.4mm] metal anti-rotation pins into the panel. Test fit the panel to the wing center section. Be sure the dihedral brace and anti-rotation pin fit properly and that the wing tip panel fits tightly to the center section. Make any adjustments needed. ASSEMBLY Assemble the Wing ❏ ❏ 3. When satisfied with the fit, remove the wing tip panel from the center section.
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draw the outline of the plate on the TE. Remove the covering 1/16" [1.6mm] inside the lines and glue the plate in place with medium CA. Be careful not to cut the wood under the covering. the bottom of the fuselage. The first hole should be 15" aft of the nose. Carefully drill a 1/8" [3.2mm] hole at each of the four marks. Install the Tow Hook Mount NOTE:The fuselage has lead weight installed in the nose to aid in balancing the model.
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holes for the screws and mount the control horn to the rudder with the 2-56 x 5/8" [15.9mm] machine screws and the nylon back plate. Note that the holes in the front of the control horn (for the clevis) are in line with the hinge line. Trim the corner of the control horn and the nylon backplate as shown in the picture above. Install the Rudder ❏ 1. Cut three hinges from the supplied CA hinge material to a size of 3/4" x 1" [19 x 25.4mm].
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installed the completed stab on the model, you may want to glue these wires permanently into one of the stab halves with thin CA. This will make it harder to misplace the wires. Assemble the Horizontal Stab ❏ 1. Cut the covering from the two small holes in the bottom of the left and right stab halves. The joiner wire should have flat spots ground into it for the 4-40 x 1/8" [3.2mm] set screws that will hold the stab halves to the joiner wire. ❏ 4. The stab pivots on the rear wire.
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the threaded end of the elevator pushrod. Cut the servo arm so that there is only one arm left. Plug the servo into the elevator connector of the receiver. Turn on the radio system with the elevator trim centered on the transmitter. Install the servo arm on the servo, perpendicular to the servo. Install the retaining screw on the servo arm. Turn off the radio system and unplug the servo. Insert the Z-bend on the elevator pushrod into the outer hole of the servo arm.
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protect the receiver and hold it in place. Note: The receiver can also be mounted in the nose if required for balancing the model. ❏ 2. Route the receiver antenna to the second tube in the fuselage. Push the antenna into the tube making sure the antenna goes down the full length of the tube. ❏ 6. Put the 1/16" [1.6mm] ply strip across the servo. Drill a pilot hole through the ply and into the hardwood block at each end of the ply strip. Use two #2 x 3/8" [9.
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❏ 2. Center the trims on the transmitter. Adjust the clevises to center the rudder and elevator. ❏ 3. Use the ATV function in the transmitter or adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arms or the control horns to get the control surface throws shown in the chart that follows. The throws are measured at the trailing edge of the widest part of the control surface. Control Surface ❏ 2. Install the receiver switch and battery charge connector.
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the tail, it can be stuck inside the servo compartment. If weight is required in the nose, use epoxy to hold it in place inside the nose. Balance the Model (C.G.) IMPORTANT: More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can have the greatest effect on how the model flies and may determine whether or not your first flight will be successful. If you value this model, DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE. A model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and possibly unflyable. ❏ 4.
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Charge the Batteries AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPT) Be certain the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged. Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your radio control system to charge the batteries. Cycle your batteries if you have not done so recently. Read and abide by the following Academy of Model Aeronautics Official Safety Code: General 1.
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4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission. FLYING IMPORTANT: If you are an inexperienced modeler we strongly urge you to seek the assistance of a competent, experienced R/C pilot to check your model for airworthiness AND to teach you how to fly.
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(not banked left or right). Point the model into the wind with the pilot (that would be you!) standing behind the plane. As the assistant releases the model, be immediately ready to make corrections to keep the sailplane flying straight and climbing directly into the wind. speed. Instead, allow the sailplane to establish a gradual descent. Concentrate on keeping it heading into the wind toward the runway.
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Great Planes® ElectriFly™ Mini FM Receivers FUTJ50** Stock # FUTJ51** 2FR AM System 3FR AM R132JE Receiver R114H S3003 (2) Servos S3003 (2) 27, 72MHz Band 27, 72MHz GPML0044 4-Channel Low Band 72MHz FM Receiver GPML0045 4-Channel High Band 72MHz FM Receiver Futaba® Single-Stick 2FR and 3FR AM Radios Futaba's 2FR and 3FR not only control aileron and rudder with a single stick — the whole stick assembly is angled slightly to take advantage of the way your thumb moves.
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BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: ___________________ Date Construction Finished: ___________ Where Purchased: ____________________ Finished Weight: ______________________ Date Construction Started:_____________ Date of First Flight:____________________ FLIGHT LOG 19
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FLIGHT LOG