User Manual

Table of Contents
Contents of Kit and Parts Layout.................................2
Included Hardware.......................................................3
Introduction..................................................................4
Important Warranty Information...................................4
Recommended Setup–2-stroke Glow..........................4
Recommended Setup–Electric Power (EP)................4
Radio Equipment Requirements..................................4
Transmitter Requirements...........................................4
Required Tools and Equipment....................................4
Required Adhesives.....................................................4
UltraCote Covering Colors...........................................4
Field Equipment Required...........................................4
Other Required Items..................................................4
Using the Manual.........................................................5
Before Starting Assembly.............................................5
Product Registration....................................................5
Work Area Cleanliness.................................................5
Optional Accessory......................................................5
Workspace Preparation...............................................5
Elevator Servo Installation...........................................6
Aileron Servo Installation.............................................9
Flap Servo Installation...............................................12
Nacelle Installation.....................................................16
Motor, ESC and Battery Installation............................17
Cowling, Propeller and Spinner Installation–EP........20
2-Stroke Installation...................................................21
Cowling, Propeller and Spinner Installation................27
Rudder Hinging.........................................................28
Rudder Servo and Linkage Installation.......................29
Nose Gear and Steering Servo Installation..................32
Main Landing Gear Installation..................................35
Nose Cone Installation..............................................37
Receiver, Battery and Switch Installation..................37
Final Assembly...........................................................38
Center of Gravity........................................................41
Control Throws..........................................................41
Flight Preparations.....................................................42
Maintaining Your Model..............................................42
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots................................43
Dual Rates.................................................................43
Age Requirements.....................................................43
Daily Flight Checks....................................................43
Flying Tips.................................................................44
Build and Flying Notes...............................................44
Warranty Information.................................................45
Compliance Information for the European Union......46
2010 AMA Safety Code.............................................47
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Contents of Kit and Parts Layout
1 HAN461001 Fuselage Assembly with Hatch 12 HAN461012 Left Main Gear
2 HAN461002 Cowling 13 HAN461013 Right Main Gear
3 HAN461003 Left Nacelle 14 HAN461014 Wing and Tail Tubes
4 HAN461004 Right Nacelle 15 HAN461015 Landing Gear Fairings
5 HAN461006 Left Stabilizer 16 HAN461020 2 1/4-inch Black Spinners
6 HAN461005 Right Stabilizer 17 HAN461021 Fiberglass Nose Cone
7 HAN461007 Rudder Not Illustrated
8 HAN461008 Left Wing 1 HAN461016 Electric Mounting Pack
9 HAN461009 Right Wing 2 HAN461017 Glow Mounting Pack
10 HAN461010 Struts 3 HAN461018 Main Hardware Pack
11 HAN461011 Nose Gear Assembly 4 HAN461019 Fuel Tanks
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