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THUNDER TIGER Cloud Dancer 60 ARF Assembly Manual

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Specifications:
Wingspan: 72" (1828mm)
Length: 57" (1447mm)
Wing Area: 840in2 (54.2 dm2)
Weight: 6.5-7 lbs.(3000-3200g)
Engine: .61 2 cycle
.91~1.20 4 cycle
Radio: 4 CH. 5 servos
Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 2682 Walnut Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: 714-544-0330 • www.acehobby.com • email: service@acehobby.com
This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend beyond the
product itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user-assembled
kit, the user accepts all resulting liability for damage caused by the final product. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept this liability, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund.
This is not a toy. Assembly and flying of this product requires adult supervision.
Read through this book completely and become familiar with the assembly and flight of this airplane.
Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. If you encounter any problems, call us for help.
Cloud Dancer 60 ARF
Assembly Manual
Thunder Tiger Cloud Dancer 60 ARF (TTR4559)
Notice: Adult Supervision Required
Warranty
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  • Page 1 Engine: .61 2 cycle .91~1.20 4 cycle Radio: 4 CH. 5 servos Thunder Tiger Cloud Dancer 60 ARF (TTR4559) Distributed in North America by Ace Hobby Distributors, Inc. • 2682 Walnut Avenue,Tustin, CA 92780 Phone: 714-544-0330 • www.acehobby.com • email: service@acehobby.com Warranty This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing one of the finest 60 sized sport planes available, the Cloud Dancer 60. Designed by the late Fred Reese, this airplane offers a unique appearance and sprightly, yet predictable performance. This model features state-of-the-art engineering that provides quick and easy assembly of a strong, yet lightweight airplane that will give you an enjoyable and thrilling experience.

  • Page 3: Recommended Tools & Materials

    M M A A S S T T E E R R Engine - The Thunder Tiger PRO-61 or 91 is the ideal engine for this airplane. It is a quiet running engine that is easy to start and require no special break- in period, is very easy to maintain, and will last for years.

  • Page 4: Parts Drawings

    PARTS DRAWINGS Kit Contents: Main Wing Retract Landing Gear Plastic Tube Guide x 1pc Retract Pushrod x 2pcs Left Wing x 1pc Retract Landing Gear (Not included, P/N 3008) Clevis x 7pcs Right Wing x 1pc 3x8mm Sink Wood Screw x 8pcs M2 Nut x 7pcs Hatch Cover Plate x 2pcs Retract Servo Tray x 1pc...

  • Page 5: Wing Assembly

    WING ASSEMBLY I. Pre-Assembly Notes Please assemble your model according to these instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change in any way as doing so may adversely change its flying characteristics. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit against the parts list and photo to make sure that no parts are missing or damaged.
  • Page 6 WING ASSEMBLY III.Decide On Retracts Before assembling the wing, you must decide whether or not you are going to install the optional retracts. If you fly off a grass field, we recommend you stay with the stock fixed gear. Instructions are provided for either event.

  • Page 7: Retract Installation

    RETRACT INSTALLATION Retract Installation (Optional) See page 2 for a discussion on the retracts we recommend. Begin by hinging the ailerons to the wing panels as shown in the section on fixed gear. Locate the three plywood dihedral braces. Using epoxy or thick CA, glue and clamp these pairs of pieces together.
  • Page 8 RETRACT INSTALLATION Glue the wheel wells into the wing using a compatible glue such as “Zap-a-dap-a-goo”, RC 56, or “Shoe-Goo “. Drill pilot holes for the retract assemblies. Cut away the balsa sheeting to expose the retract servo location. Glue the retract servo mount and wing dowel in place as shown. Attach pushrod with metal clevis to the retract assembly, move it into position.
  • Page 9 RETRACT INSTALLATION Screw the Wing Bolts inversely so the sharp ends just a little higher than the saddle of fuselage. Bend the pushrods for proper clearance and connect to servo arm with “Z” bend or “ EZ contnects”. Install the wheels and check for proper operation.
  • Page 10 FUSELAGE/ELEVATOR V. Fuselage Temporarily mount the wing to fuselage, so that stabilizer can be properly aligned. Measure from stab tip to wing tip on both sides. This will ensure that the stab is square in the saddle. Also check the alignment of the stab horizontally.

  • Page 11: Fixed Landing Gear

    RUDDER/TAILWHEEL Push the tailwheel bracket into the holes then secure with 3x8mm and 3x15mm wood screws. Locate two control horns for the elevators. You will also need four 2mm x 15mm bolts to attach the control horns to the elevators. Mark and drill the holes for the control horn screws on each right and left elevators.

  • Page 12: Motor Mount

    CANOPY/TANK/MOTOR MOUNT Attach a 6” piece of standard fuel line (not furnished) to both the fuel outlet nipple and the vent nipple on the tank. The vent nipple is the top one with the hole. Slide the fuel tank cap end-first into the front of the fuselage, threading the fuel lines through the oblong hole in the firewall.
  • Page 13 RADIO/CG/FLIGHT XI. Cowl Attach the end of the antenna to the top of the vertical fin with a small #10 rubber band and a T-pin. Maintain only a slight amount of tension on the antenna wire. Set-up your radio so the airplane has the following throws. Make sure the directions of the surfaces corresponds with the commands from the transmitter;...
  • Page 14 Range check the radio both with and without the engine running! Follow the radio manufacturers instructions for this. TTR9800 Thunder Tiger F-54S The F-54S is the perfect engine for your XIX. Post-flight Checks Cloud Dancer, with plenty of power and Be sure that both the transmitter and receiver switches are turned off.
  • Page 15 TTR4550 G-202 140 Wing Span: 70 in(1776mm) Wing Area: 1022 in (66dm Length: 70 in(1770mm) Weight: 10-10.5 lbs(4540~4800g) Engine: 1.08-1.6 2 Cycle 1.2-1.8 4 Cycle Radio: 4 CH w/6 Servos G-202 U L T R A C O T E C O V E R E D hunder Tiger’s first venture This...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    • Completely built from balsa/ply and covered with UltraCote • Quality epoxy/fiberglass cowl is flawlessly painted The Staudacher 60 is performance matched for either the UltraCote® is a registered trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Thunder Tiger PRO-61(#9160) or the F-91S(#9801) engines.

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