[gd Eee GP/EP SIZE 46-55 SCALE 1:5 ARF ah Gc cons INSTRUCTIONS rot Tc BERNICE! i“ Ol CON Control throw Ailerons: Low: 11mm up/down, 10% expo; High: 14mm up/down, 10% expo SPECIFICATION Control throw Elevators: Low: 11mm up/down, Wingspan: 2150mm (84.6in) 12% expo; High: 14mm up/down, 12% expo Length: 1375mm (54.1 in) Control throw Rudder: Low: 25mm right/left, Flying weight: 3600-4000 gr 15% expo; High: 40mm right/left, 15% expo Wing area: 69.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Installing the elevator push rod 18 2 Installing the horizontal stab strut 20 2 Installing the engine mount 2 Installing the stopper. 21 2 Installing the fuel tank . 22 2 Installing the throttle push rod servo 23 2 Installing the engine 23 3 Installing the throttle 24 Covering tools. 3 Mounting the cow! . 25 Adhesives and required tools . .
INSTRUCTION MANUAL LL ag Phoenix Model guarantees the component parts in this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Phoenix Model.
ION MANUAL * When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. + Switch on the transmitter. « Switch on the receiver. * Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage. * Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check that the control surfaces move freely and in the CORRECT directions. * Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate power. * ALWAYS take off into the wind. « If the model does not respond comely to the controls, land it as soon as possible and comet the fault.
ION MANUAL « Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) {i} Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A) 3.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT NOTES ~ Grey Paint Paintbrush: \ PREPARATIONS Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheered areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE AILERONS 1. Test fit the ailerons to the wing with the hinges. If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through the middies of the hinge to hold it in position. 2. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron. TEMPORARY PIN ~~ TO KEEP HINGE CENTERED Main Wing < Bottom view > LA] pap pep] pe Aileron A.
INSTR ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets onto the aileron servo. 2. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering from over the per-cut servo arm exit hole on the aileron servo tray / hatch. This hole will allow the servo arm to pass through when installing the aileron push rods. 3. Place the servo into the servo tray.
SON MANUAL Servo extension cords. (300mm) A. > Set all screws securely. If they come off during fight you will lose control of your aircraft! Assemble left and right LA sides the same way ©} Tie the string. Must be purchased {2} Pull out servo cord with string. P separately! 2x 10mm TP Screw < Top view > INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS 1. One aileron control hom in positioned on each aileron. Using a ruler and a pen, locate and mark the location of the control hom.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2 x 20mm TP Screw Plastic Control Hom < Bottom view > 24 £3 Use this hole Mark the spot to attach {3 Bend 90° 2A Ey Assemble left and right Cut off excess 4 sides the same way.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BLUING THE PLASTIC COVER ee Plastic cover | i Cut off shaded portion Apply instant glue I (CA glue, super glue). Assemble left and right LA sides the same way INSTALLING THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the wing panels to the fuselage. silicone glue Main wing must be inserted and attached completely Assemble left and right before fixing with screw. LA] W sides the same way.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 4x15mm Cap Screw (moms #2 4.5mmx50mm Comm < Main Gear (R) > < Main Gear (L) > Nylons Nut 2 of 5mm Nut ©f— Washer 4.7mm Collar Washer © [9] ---om meme 2 2x 10mm TP Screw Nylon Nut (mms. eee 6 Collar Assemble left and right ly thread locker sides the same way. Fr Apply (screw cement).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL \ J Assemble left and right A sides the same way. Apply instant glue C1 (CA glue, super gust.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right LA sides the same way. INSTALLING THE WING STRUT 0 3x6mm ZA Aluminum ball 6mm Button Screw 8mm Button Screw 20mm Push rod 4 Assemble left and right "43 sides the same way. Ensure smooth, non-binding movement when assembling rH Apply thread locker (screw cement). Fa Drill holes with the specified diameter.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL [a Drill holes with the iim) specified diameter. Assemble left and right 2 sides the same way.
ION MANUAL INSTR HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it. 2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but don't glue anything yet. 4.
INSTALLING RUDDER AND TIL GEAR INSTR ION MANUAL 2x 16mm TP Screw 4 — 4 3x12mm TP 3x12mm TP 90 Degrees oO Secure nylon hinges with Instant gue being careful vertical fin Cut off shaded portion H Apply threadlike (screw cement). © Align the center line of vertical fin |Z] Apply Instant gluey Ensure smooth, non-binding with rudder. (CA glue, super glue} movement when assembling INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSH ROD 1. Locate the push rod exit slot on the right side of the fuselage. .
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Plastic Control Hom 2x 16mm TP Ser Snap keeper ee || Wiki link (M2) 1.7 x 800mm Push rod Set all screws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! « Side view. > Cea Rudder Rod “= Screw 2x16mm £3 Cut away film only. here. {Duse this hole © Install the hom in a position so the rod is straight Cut off shaded portion a Pay close attention Rudder Rod Cut off excess.
ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD 1. Locate the push rod exit slot on the right side and left side of the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead and below the horizontal stabilizer. 2. Carefully cut away the covering material from the slot. 3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the push rod until it reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw driver and guide the push rod out of the exit slot. 4. Install the clevis into the two elevator push rod.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STAB STRUT 3 x 15mm TP Screw (moan Assemble loft and right LA sides the same way INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT 4 x 26mm Cap Screw Co (rom 4mm Washer May ba you also need to trim some wood from the tree-angle wood for the installation is easy. Engine Mount aad “e 4x26mm 4mm H Apply thread locker {screw cement).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE STOPPER WARNING Do not overheat, it may break. 6mm 3 Refer to engine's Instruction manual and set up piping.
ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK 4. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be _— necessary to remove some of the flashing around 1. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is present, make sure none of it falls into the tank. calculated by how the weighted clunk should | } | rest about 5mm away from the rear of the tank 5.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSH ROD SERVO 1. Place the engine into the engine mount and align it properly with the front of the cowling. If your engine is equipped with a remote needle valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at this time. Throttle Red » Temporarily install the engine and make a hole for the throttle rod by aligning with the position of the throttle lever. 2.
ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Install one adjustable connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo arm, enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 2mm drill bit to accommodate the servo connector. Remove the excess material from the arm. After installing the adjustable connector apply a small drop of thin C/A to the bottom nut. This will prevent the connector from loosening during flight. 2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and tum on the radio system.
ION MANUAL MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cow! over the engine. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler. Remove the cowl and make these cutouts using a rotary tool with a cutting disc and a rotary sanding drum attachment. Slide the cowl back into place. Align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine.
ION MANUAL INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it. Propeller Spinner not Included A. > Securely titan the nut holding the propeller for It not come off when the motor Is spinning. If coming off, theirs Is a high risk of injury! = Always ensure propeller and spinner are balanced.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR 4 x 16mm Cap Screw 4 x 60mm Cap Screw ( ——mm 10x35mm Aluminum SIE 4 5mm Washer 4x60mm A White glue Apply thread locker (screw cement).
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Open and Close When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires. Motor Land Electric Speed Controller \ = Check the motor rotation critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. 3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy.
ION MANUAL ca 92mm (36in) ® LOW RATE LATERAL BALANCE Aileron | [Immune i meltdown | Afi h bal J a oi the C.G. Elevator 1 I Imm up 1 1 Imm down r you have balanced a plane on the C.6. You should laterally balance i. Doing this will Rudder | 25mm right | 25mm eft help the airplane track straighter. 1. Tum the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire. With the wings level, = carefully lift the airplane by the string.
ION MANUAL 4 CHANNEL RADIO SETUP (STANDARD MODE 2) dy oy ELEVATOR MOVES UP RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded. Double check the balance of the airplane 4.