ASSEMBLY MANUAL WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM ISPORTS10cc “ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ . ALMOST READY TO FLY Specifications: Wingspan---------------65.0 in (165 cm). Wing area----------------821.5 sq.in (53.0 sq.dm). Weight-------------------7.1 - 7.9 lbs (3.2 - 3.6 kg). Length-------------------51.9 in (131.7cm). Engine-------------------0.55 - 0.61 cu.in -2 stroke ...................................10cc - 15cc. Radio--------------------5 channels with 7 servos.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc INTRODUCTION. Thank you for choosing the ISPORT ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD,. The ISPORT was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to fly and quick to assemble. The airframe is onventionally built using balsa, plywood to make it stronger than the average ARTF, yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM KIT CONTENTS. SEA2101 Fuselage SEA2102 Wing set SEA2103 Tail set SEA2104 Canopy Hatch SEA2105 Cowling SEA2106 Landing gear SEA2107 Hardware set SEA2108 Pushrod set SEA2109 Wheel Pants SEA2110 Wing tube HINGING THE AILERONS. Note : The control surfaces, including the ailerons, elevators, and rudder, are prehinged with hinges installed, but the hinges are not glued in place.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure. Hinge. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM T-pin. Epoxy. Hinge. . 3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron. Hinge. 4) Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure.
ISPORT 10-15cc 8) After both ailerons are securely hinged, firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution Instruction Manual. Epoxy. Glue the hinge hinges in place using the same techniques used to hing the ailerons. Note : Work the aileron up and down several times to “work in” the hinges and check for proper movement.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Epoxy. Epoxy. INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN. Epoxy. INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN. Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns. Elevator control horn. . Install the flap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns. Epoxy. Flap control horn. Epoxy. Elevator. Epoxy.
ISPORT 10-15cc INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN. Repeat steps to install the rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons. Instruction Manual. 2) Use four 4x30mm head bolts and four 4mm washers to attach the engine mount rails to the firewall. Tighten the screws . Make sure to use threadlock on the screws to help prevent them from vibrating loose. . Thread locker glue. Rudder control horn. Epoxy. Rudder control horn. ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick-up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank. 6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening. Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO FUSELAGE. Balsa block. Vent tube. 2) Using the hardware provided, mount the main landing gear to the fuselage. Fuel pick up tube. Fuel fill tube. INSTALLING THE BATTERY. Battery. Battery. 10 1) The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage. 3) Place the fuselage inverted on the workbench in a suitable stand.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Drill a hole. 8mm. 14mm. 3) You have to trim each axle using a tool cutting and cut-off wheel. M4x20mm Thread locker glue. 4) Slide the collar to the axle and setscrew the collars to secure the collar to the axle and then slider the wheel on the axle with a drop of oil on the axle so the wheel will spin freely when installed. Prepare a second collar and tighten the setscrew using hex wrench to secure the collar to the axle. 5) Place the wheel assembly in the wheel pants.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc 6) Slide the threaded end of the axle through the hole in the bottom of the landing gear leg. Use a washer and locknut to tighten the axle to the landing gear. Make sure to use threadlock on the nut so it won’t vibrate loose in flight as shown. 7) Tighten the setcrews using a hex wrench to secure the collars on the axle over the flat spot to retain the wheel as shown. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Throttle. Rudder. Trim and cut. Elevator. INSTALLING THE SWITCH RECEIVER. Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. Switch. 3/32” Hole. MOUNTING THE ENGINE. Trim and cut. 1) Position the engine with the drive washer (110mm) forward of the firewall as shown. 110 mm Switch. 2) Use a pin drill and 2mm drill bit to drill a small indentation in the mount for the engine mounting screw.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc 7) Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube. Position the engine between the mounts. Use four M4x30mm machine screws to secure the engine to the mount as shown. 2mm 3) Use a drill to drill the four holes in the engine mount rails. Machine screw M4x30mm 2mm Pushrod wire. 2mm 8) Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the connector over the pushrod wire. Center the throttle stick and trim and install the servo horn perpendicular to the servo center line.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM Because of the size of the cowl, it may be necessary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of sufficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve. Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve. COWLING. 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc - Model size: .46-.52 size models - Motor: 35mm 830 rev per volt - Propeller: 12x6 ~ 13x6 - ESC: 60A - Lipo Batteries: 4 cell 4200mA 3x10mm 3) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve. Secure the cowl to fuselage using the M3x10mm screws.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM M3x15mm 4mm. 3) Attach the motor to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M3x15mm hex head bolts to secure the motor. Please see picture shown. Nut M3. 4) Locate the plywood battery tray to the fuselage. Tighten the screws using machine screws M3x15mm to secure the tray in position. 110 mm 5) Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the motor.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc Speed control. INSTALLING THE AILERON -FLAP SERVOS. Battery. INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. Servos . Small weight . Thread . Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM C/A glue 4) Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator. C/A glue 5) Use dental floss to secure the connection so they cannot become unplugged. 6) Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo. 7) Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure without using accelerator.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc Use a felt tip pen to mark the wire where it crosses the hole. Use a pair of pliers to put a shrp 90-degree bend in the wire at the mark. Mark. 2x10mm Bend at the mark M2 lock nut. 2x10mm 8mm Snap keeper. Metal clevis. Servo arm. AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Snap keeper. Please see below pictures. Nylon Snap keeper. Fuel tubing. 20 Hex Nut.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM FLAP PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION. Assemble and install the flap pushrods as same as the aileron pushrod. 4) With the stabilizer held firmly in place, use a pen and draw lines onto the stabilizer where it and the fuselage sides meet. Do this on both the right and left sides and top and bottom of the stabilizer. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. 1) Using a ruler and a pen, locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer, at the trailing edge, and place a mark.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc 6) Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage. Remove the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides. 7) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sidesin the fuselage.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. 4) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also.
Instruction Manual. ISPORT 10-15cc M2 clevis. M2 lock nut. 8mm 2) Adjust the wheel collar shown to set the height of the tailwheel wire. Then check to see if the long steering leg of the tailwheel wire is parallel to the bottom of the rudder. The wire may need to be tweaked slightly to make it parallel. 3) Slide the Nylon Rudder Steering Clasp onto the bottom of the rudder and onto the tailwheel wire at the same time.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM 2) A scale pilot is included with this ARF. The Seagull Pilot included fitting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot figures made by Seagull factory. They are available at Seagull distributors.) If you are going to install a pilot figure, please use a sanding bar to sand the base of the figure so that it is flat. M2 clevis. 3) Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show. Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the covering.
ISPORT 10-15cc APPLY THE DECALS. Instruction Manual. Wing tube. 1) If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust. Position decal on the model where desired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location. 2) If all the decals are not precut, please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM BALANCING. 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 75MM BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING AT THE WING ROOT. 2) Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple of pieces of masking tape, place them on the bottom side of the wing 75mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root. Lift the model.
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WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM FLIGHT PREPARATION. PREFLIGHT CHECK. Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. 1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. A) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer’s instructions and turn everything on. B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves should move up.
ISPORT 10-15cc Instruction Manual. FOR USA MARKET ONLY. Safety,Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
WWW.SEAGULLMODELS.COM If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). Safety Precautions: This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
