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The Cougar 2000 is one of Weston UK`s high performance ARTF

kits designed to provide the ultimate in freestyle and 3D

performance. Flick the rates on and with the Cougar`s unsurpassable slow

speed characteristics it becomes the ideal trainer aircraft.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE COMMENCING

IF UNSURE ABOUT ANY STAGE OF ASSEMBLY PLEASE CONTACT WESTON UK

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION

Motor (.36 size 2 stroke recommended motor West Eurotech 36TIR)

Prop (APC 11x4)

Electric motor West 770kv and 60A speed control, 4 cell 3350 lipo,13x6.5 APC prop

(up to 15 min flight duration)

Electric motor West 770kv and 60A speed control, 3 cell 2200 lipo, 14x7 APC prop

(up to 10 min flight times)

Cyano

Good quality tools and a very sharp blade.

WE RECOMMEND HITEC RADIO EQUIPMENT AS USED BY

THE WESTON UK DISPLAY TEAM.

Recommended servos:

Throttle HS 325 Elevator/Ailerons HS 625MG Rudder HS 645MG

84-88, LONDON ROAD

TEYNHAM,

NEAR SITTINGBOURNE

KENT. ME99QH

ENGLAND

Tel:+44(0)1795 521030

Fax:+44(0)1795 522020

www.westonuk.co.uk

This is not a toy

Electric or I/C

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Electric or I/C This is not a toy The Cougar 2000 is one of Weston UK`s high performance ARTF kits designed to provide the ultimate in freestyle and 3D performance. Flick the rates on and with the Cougar`s unsurpassable slow speed characteristics it becomes the ideal trainer aircraft. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE COMMENCING IF UNSURE ABOUT ANY STAGE OF ASSEMBLY PLEASE CONTACT WESTON UK MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION Motor (.
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Designed specifically for the Cougar 2000 the West 36 TIR motor and pipe combination gives more power than most 50 size engines. We recommend the West 36 because with the enormous power advantage and minimal weight penalty of this motor (only 290g including motor mount) the Cougar 2000 will perform every trick that it has been designed to do.
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WING AILERONS Each aileron has four hinge points pre-cut. Carefully insert the mylar hinges supplied in the accessory pack into the ailerons ensuring that the long cut-out in the centre of the mylar hinge runs parallel to the leading edge of the aileron. Once in place lock these into position with a couple of drops of thin cyano top and bottom. Ensure the pre-cut slits in the wing align with the mylar hinges in the aileron.
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TAIL PLANE Position the tail plane on the fuselage ensuring that it is correctly aligned. When happy mark out the joining points with a pen and remove the tail plane. Using a very sharp knife remove the film ensuring that you do not cut into the wood. When happy glue the tail plane to the fuselage with epoxy. FIN Insert the fin into the pre-drilled hole in the back of the fuselage and ensure it passes through the fuselage and into its pre-drilled locator in the bottom of the fuselage.
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UNDERCARRIAGE Secure the wheels to the u/c using the wheel collets supplied. Then using the template provided mark the holes for the screws and attach the u/c to the front of the model on the ply plate using the four plastic securing plates and the 10mm self-tapping screws. Make sure when installing the undercarriage that the thin wire of the undercarriage is to the front of the aircraft.
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Using the ply plate and triangle re-inforcing install the speed control tray. Use the speed control to set how high the tray can be as you need it to be as high as possible for the lipo access. With the tray in position you can now mark out and cut the holes for the cooling ducts. Make sure the two side ones are below the speed control tray hight. Cut and glue the cooling ducts into position and install the speed controller.
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CARBON WING DOWELS Install the 2 x carbon tubes into the pre-drilled fuselage at either side of the wing and glue in place with thin cyano. Please note it will be necessary to shorten the rear carbon wing dowel so as not to interfere with the aileron movement. RUDDER SERVO Install the rudder servo in the raised servo tray with the output arm forwardmost. The rudder utilizes a closed loop system.
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ELEVATOR SERVO AND CONTROL ROD INSTALLATION Before you make the control rod please take into consideration that the overall length of the control rod needs to be approximately 555mm. Install the elevator servo in the rearmost servo tray with the output arm at the rear. To make the elevator control push rod, take the 420mm carbon rod and 2 x 130mm metal rods which have to be fitted into the carbon rod. This is done by putting a right angle bend on the unthreaded end of the 130mm rod.
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Control rod inserted into carbon tube with the end coming out of the drilled hole. With the control rod inserted the scrap balsa is pushed in to wedge the control rod into place. With the scrap balsa in place run thin cyano into the balsa. Use the control rod when connected to the servo to align the elevator control horn over the pivot point of the control surface whilst ensuring the control rod does not bind against the fin post.
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THROTTLE SERVO To install the throttle servo it is necessary to make the control rod up as this determines the position of the servo. Take the 290mm x 2mm rod and put the plastic clevis on the threaded end which will be connected to the carburettor throttle lever to prevent any metal to metal contact. A small set will be required in the rod before it goes through the firewall to allow free and easy movement, once the rod has been passed through the throttle servo position can be determined.
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FUEL TANK Make the fuel tank up as per the picture and install the tank. It is always good practice to pack foam around the tank in order to reduce any vibration.
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C of G For beginners:-100mm - 115mm from the leading edge of the wing For expert :- 115mm - 135mm from the leading edge of the wing CONTROL MOVEMENT BEGINNERS: - Ailerons 15mm up and down Elevators 25mm up and down Rudder 25mm up and down ADVANCED:- Max movement Max movement Max movement EXPO :- 15% - 35% all control surfaces FLAPPERONS + SPOILERONS Flapperons and spoilerons can aid the advanced flight characteristics of the Cougar giving some incredible hover and tight-manoeuvre capabilities.