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Notice Table of Contents Intro.................................................................................. 2 Product Support............................................................... 2 Specifications.................................................................... 2 Included Parts . ................................................................ 3 Contents of Kit and Parts Number..................................... 4 Safety Precautions and Warnings..................................... 4 3.
Included Parts Packaged in Kit Fuselage with hinged rudder Right horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator Left horizontal stabilizer with hinged elevator Wings with hinged aileron Cowl 1 1 1 1 1 Hardware bags Aileron and Elevator Control Horns, Plates and Nylon Wing Bolts 2.5mm and 4-40 Screws Left Horns (Shorter) are for Elevators and Longer Ones for Aileron Ball Links Pushrods, Washers and Locknuts Hangar 9 3.
7 1 2 4 Safety Precautions and Warnings Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use. Improper use can result in fire, serious injury and damage to property. 8 6 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. 17 Flight Fly only in open areas to ensure safety.
3.1m Sukhoi Operating Recommendations • I nspect your model before every flight to make certain it is airworthy. • Be aware of any other radio frequency user who may present an interference problem. • lways be courteous and respectful of other users of A your selected flight area. • hoose an area clear of obstacles and large enough to C safely accommodate your flying activity. • ake certain this area is clear of friends and spectators M prior to launching your aircraft.
Additional Required Tools Cut-off wheel Sanding drum Drill Epoxy brush Felt-tipped pen Ruler Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 3/32inch, 5/32-inch Iron Hobby knife with #11 blade Mixing cup Mixing stick Paper towel Pencil Hemostat Shoo Goo or Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo Phillips screwdriver: #1, #2 Pin vise Vise grip Masking tape Rotary tool Rubbing alcohol Nut driver: 1/4-inch Heat gun Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm), 3/32-inch (2.
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6. Attach the linkage to the servo arm at the 1 inch hole. If using aluminum JR arms, use the second hole from center outward. Use threadlock on all the screws except for the two setscrews of the arm. 9. Mount the MatchBox™ in the wing root using sticky back hook and loop. Before applying the hook and loop to the MatchBox, apply masking tape to the back of the MatchBox so it can easily be removed when need be. 7. To adjust the length of linkages, servos need to be powered and at center.
to turn the dial on the MatchBox back to the 0 position to save the settings before powering off the receiver. Hint, when adjusting for endpoints (full deflection), it is hard to hold the sticks and adjust the MatchBox at the same time. It is best to move the sticks to full deflection and while holding the stick, turn off the radio. This will put the receiver into hold and makes adjustment easier working only the MatchBox and observing the linkage position over the servo arm. 3.
7. The picture below shows the wing with a 3-servo setup at full deflection. For MatchBox setup, refer to previous section. 5. Attach an 18-inch JR Heavy-Duty extension to the middle servo. Mount the servo such that the output shaft is towards the leading edge of the wing. The picture below shows the comparison of precision wing and 3D wing setup. 6. 1.5-inch servo arms are used for 3D wing setup. Assemble the linkages and use threadlock on all the screws.
Elevator Servos Installation Required Parts Elevator panel 4-40 screws (8) Locknuts (8) Ball link (8) Control horns (4) (3D elevator setup only) 27/16-inch elevator pushrod (4) towards the leading edge of the stab. The servo arm needs to be 1.25 inch; if in case of using a JR aluminum servo arm, this would be the third outermost hole. 4. Mount the servo so the output shaft is towards the leading edge of the stab. 2. Mount the servo screws and back them out. 5. Prepare the ball link and pushrod.
3D Elevator Setup 4. Remove the covering to mount the control horns. 7. Prepare the ball link and pushrod for installation. 5. Mix 30-minute epoxy and fill the control horn slots. 8. Install the ball links at the 1.5-inch hole on the arm. Use threadlock on the center servo arm screw. 1. The second servo bay needs to be opened and control horns and plate need to be glued using 15- to 30-minute epoxy. This step is also very similar to Aileron Servo Installation in 3D section.
Rudder Installation Required Parts Fuselage Hinge rod Rudder Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Pliers Petroleum Jelly/Industrial lubricant Note: Refer to MatchBox setup in the wing section. 1. Apply some industrial lubricant to the rod. Pass the rod through the hinges in rudder and fuselage vertical fin separately. This helps remove any possible dirt in the hinges and makes for easier final assembly. 10. Glue opposite side of hook and loop to stab root with CA. 2.
3. Cut excess rod long enough (1mm) that it is easy to grab and pull out when needed for transportation. The tail wheel bracket will stop the rod from backing out of the hinges. Rudder Servos Installation Required Parts Fuselage 4-40 screws (4) Ball link (4) Locknuts (4) 33/16-inch rudder pushrod (2) Required Parts (not included) JR 8911HV or similar digital servo (2) JR 1.5-inch servo arm (2) JR heavy-duty servo extension, 48-inch (2) The picture below shows the rod at top end of the vertical fin.
4. Mount the servo screws and remove. 5. Apply some thin CA to harden the wood. Once glue is dry, mount the servo. servo arm so it is pointing to the bottom of the fuse and is parallel to the rudder hinge line. Use sub-trim if needed. 8. Apply threadlock on main mounting servo screw. Tighten the setscrews without use of threadlock. 6. Prepare the servo arm by mounting the ball link and pushrod at 1.5-inch hole out. 9. Connect other side of pushrod to control horns. 7.
Main Gear and Tail Gear Installation Required Parts Landing gear Wheel pants Landing gear hardware Wheels Required Tools and Adhesives 2.5mm ball driver Crescent wrench Threadlock Thin CA 10mm wrench and socket 4.5mm ball driver Felt-tipped pen Pin vise 1. Locate all the hardware necessary to mount the wheels and wheel pants. 3. Install the wheel using the two wheel collars provided; apply threadlock to the setscrews and slightly tighten them. 6.
angle slightly swept forward. 8. Tail gear is mounted using (3) 4-40 ½ inch screws and 11. Apply thin CA in the holes and wait until it is dry, this will harden the wall. 9. Mount the T-bracket and mark the holes. 12. Mount the T-bracket using small wood screws and the tail gear using washers and screws; make sure to use threadlock on the bolts. Hook the springs from the tiller arm to the T-bracket and secure them. 3 washers included in the kit. 10.
Pipes/Canisters Mount Installation and Assembly Required Parts Pipe or canister mounts 4. Prepare the fuselage for pipe installation. Remove the covering as pictured and iron down the edges. Masking tape can be used to give good guidance when cutting. Note: Final picture is shown below to give a good perspective as where to remove the covering.
The picture below is of the tail end of the pipe tunnel. 6. Once mounts are centered mark the spot on the sides and formers. 5. Temporarily mount the pipe mounts and install pipes to center the mounts before they are glued. Use lubricant on the pipes for easier passage through the mounts when they are not glued yet. Pipe mounts will not touch the floor of the fuselage and need to be glued to the sides and bottom former. 8. Reinstall the mounts and allow time for epoxy to cure. 7.
Pipe Header Assembly pipe and header, such that is it forward the bump on the header and over the grooves on the pipe/canister. 1. Recommended header length for MTW RE3 tuned pipe Canisters Mount Installation 1. Kit comes with 2 canister mounts and silicone tubing. There is only one support location for the canister mount that is under the landing gear area. Scratch the surface of each mount with a hobby knife and glue the layers using a thin layer of 5 to 15-minute epoxy. Clamp until glue is cured.
Canister/Header Assembly 1. Recommended header length for MTW TD110 canister and DA-170 is 8--9-inches. Cut 1 inch off the stock header. Assemble the canister/header using a vice-grip to open the clamps and slide them over the header first then insert the header and canister into coupler. Leave 1/8--1/4 inch gap between header and pipe.
Cowl Mounting Required Parts Cowl mounting ring Gussets Lower cowl Lower cowl mounting hardware Required Tools and Adhesives 30-minute epoxy Iron Hobby knife 3/32-inch ball driver 1. The pictures below show the cowl mounting ring and 3 gussets. They assemble as pictured. Mount the cowl mounting ring and open the slots where the gussets sit on and around the engine box. 22 2. Dry fit everything and temporarily mount the bottom cowl to ensure correct alignment. Adjust if necessary. Hangar 9 3.
3. Mark where the cowl mounting ring and gussets touch the engine box and remove the covering before applying epoxy. The picture below shows where the gusset attaches to the cowl mounting ring and engine box. 4. Mix 30-minute epoxy and apply glue to the gussets and cowl mount ring, also rub some epoxy in the slots where the gusset tabs interlock, then glue the mounts in place. Attach bottom cowl and wait until epoxy is set before removing the cowl.
Engine, Throttle Servo and DA Muffler Installation Required Parts 1/4-20 1-inch bolts (4) Required Parts (not included) DA-170 Engine JR-537 servo (1) JR 24-inch servo extension DA stock muffler Required Tools and Adhesives Threadlock 4.5mm hex wrench Hobby knife with #11 blade Felt-tipped pen Pin vise Phillips screwdriver Rotary tool with sanding drum 1. Mount the engine using 1-inch ¼-20 bolts provided and make sure to apply threadlock to all the bolts. 2.
Fuel Tank, Fill and Over Flow Installation Required Parts Fuselage Fuel tank Required Parts (not included) Hangar 9 Fuel filler and T 4. Use cutting disk, drum sander and a rotary tool to cut the cowl. Holes need to be at least 1/4 inch larger than muffler stack diameter. Required Tools and Adhesives Drill and bits (1/16-inch, 1/8-inch) Zip tie Hemostat Double-sided tape or adhesive-backed hook and loop Medium CA Hook and loop staps Rotary tool Sanding Drum (3/8-inch) 1.
6. Glue two pieces of hook and loop to the tank tray using medium CA. 4. To secure the fuel tank from forward/aft motion, double-sided or servo tape should be applied to the bottom of the tank. There is no foaming issue with hard-mounted tanks in gas engines. For removable setup, apply a couple of pieces of masking tape to the bottom of the tank. 5. Glue a piece of hook and loop to the masking tape using 7. Strap the tank with hook and loop strips provided. Loop the overflow line around the tank.
Ignition Module, Battery, Regulator and Switch Installation Required Parts Fuselage Required Parts (not included) JR 5203 regulator Ignition Module Ignition Battery, 2000 2-cell Spektrum JR heavy-duty switch or similar JR heavy-duty 6-inch extension 11. To help prevent the line from going back inside the cowl, open up the fuel line with use of hemostat and pull over the overflow line. Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Masking tape Hook and loop Iron Medium CA Double-sided tape 2.
5. Apply servo/double-sided tape between battery and ignition module. 6. Glue ¼-inch thick DuBro foam to the bottom of the battery using CA. Glue a piece of hook and loop to the foam. 7. Apply opposite side of adhesive-backed hook and loop to the engine box. 9. Ignition will be mounted next to ignition module and battery. Glue a piece of hook and loop next to ignition module and battery. 8. Mount the ignition and battery as one piece and strap it with hook and loop straps.
Receiver Mount and Throttle Servo Regulator Installation 11. Mount the regulator. Required Parts Receiver tray and stands Fuselage Required Parts (not included) JR 5203 regulator Receiver Required Tools and Adhesives Masking tape CA accelerator Dubro 1/4-inch foam Hook and loop CA thin and medium 5-minute epoxy Hook and loop 3. Throttle servo regulator is mounted next to the receiver using two pieces of hook and loop similar to step 1. 1.
Receiver Battery Installation the kit and secure the batteries by passing the strips through the top and bottom slots. Required Parts Fuselage Required Parts (not included) (2) Spektrum 4000 2-cell LiPo (2) 12-inch EC3™ extensions Required Tools and Adhesives Medium CA Hook and loop 5. Glue the tray on the balsa stick using either Medium CA or 5-minute epoxy. Hold pressure on the tray until glue dries or epoxy sets. Masking tape Hook and loop straps 1.
Satellite Receiver and Receiver Switch Installation Required Parts Fuselage Required Parts (not included) (3 to 4) Satellite receivers Receiver switch Required Tools and Adhesives Double-sided tape Hook and loop Medium CA Masking tape Threadlock Note: It is best to use 4 satellite receivers as this is a large model, however, with proper placement of the satellite receivers, 3 would be adequate. A Flight Log can help with correct placement of the satellite receivers.
Pilot/Panel Assembly and Installation Required Parts Pilot Pilot hardware Required Tools and Adhesives 3/32-inch ball driver Threadlock Music wire, .050-inch (not included) Flexible adhesive (Shoo Goo or Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo) Foam-Safe CA 1. Pilot head comes in two pieces with two screws and washers. Apply threadlock to bolts and pass them through the lower body of the pilot through the head. 2. Glue the pilot using Shoo Goo to the place allocated in the canopy. 3.
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 your model is 10.5 inches forward from the trailing edge of the wing tip as shown. Mark the location of the CG on the top of the wing with a felt-tipped pen. Use help to lift the plane from the marked position. 3. Peel the decal and stick to the foam pilot panel.
Applying Decals Kit comes with decal sets and all decals are die-cut. All large decals should be applied wet so the bubbles can be worked out by squeegee. Allow 24 hours for decals to dry and adhesive to set. It is important to take all the wrinkles in the covering out and would be best to apply the decals after the plane has been taken to a flying field a couple of times and all the wrinkles have been removed. The following pictures show the location of decals. Wing Decal Close-up 34 Hangar 9 3.
Applying Decals Fuselage Decal Close-up Hangar 9 3.
Control Throws Pro-Tips Aileron: 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 will make the airplane elevator move up. 3.
Preflight Check Your Radio Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots • 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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2010 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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