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Summary of Contents for E-FLITE Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer
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Page 1: Specifications
Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 32-inch (810mm) Length: 26-inch (660mm) Wing Area: 304 sq in (19.6 sq dm) Weight wbattery: 7.5–8 oz (210–225 g) Radio: 3-channels with 2 sub-micro servos... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Inspection or Repairs ..............6 major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next Warranty Inspection and Repairs ..........6 to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with Non-Warranty Repairs ............6 a single circle () are performed once, while steps with two Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ..........7 circles ( ) indicate that the step will require repeating, such Motor Installation ..............7 Rudder and Elevator Installation ..........10 as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc. Radio Installation ..............12 Remember to take your time and follow the directions. Wing Installation ..............15 Landing Gear Installation ............18 Wing Rigging Installation ............19 Control Throws ..............21 Center of Gravity ..............22 Range Test Your Radio ............22 Preflight ................23 Flying the Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ...........23 2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ..24 E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 3: Contents Of Kit/Parts Layout
EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals Alternate Radio System SPM2710 D X7 DSM2 7CH System with AR6100 Microlite 6- Channel Receiver Or Purchase Separately JSP30610 6 -Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal, Positive Shift JR/AIR (72MHz) JSP30615 6 -Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Crystal, Negative Shift Fut/HRC (72MHz) JRPXFR** F M Receiver Crystal (JR only, not AR6000) SPM6000 A R6000 DSM 6-Channel Park Flyer Receiver SPM6100 A R6100 DSM2 Microlite 6-Channel Receiver (must be used with the DX7) EFLRS60 6.0g Super Sub-Micro S60 Servo (2) E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 4: Motor Setup
Sandpaper Rx Current Meter Adhesives Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries EFLA208 Foam CA 1oz/Activator 2oz Pack RTV silicone Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used Warning in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow the preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio. Polymer batteries. Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller. Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 5: Limited Warranty
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS to the place of purchase. OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to (c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation hereunder conflict of law principals). shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Safety Precautions In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser's exclusive This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all operated with caution and common sense and requires some equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of Product or other property. This Product is not intended for use God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, by children without direct adult supervision. The Product manual or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved correctly and avoid damage or injury. in writing by Horizon before shipment. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 6: Questions, Assistance, And Repairs
Warranty Inspection and Repairs Champaign, Illinois 61822 To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided Please call 877-04-0 with any questions or concerns warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be regarding this product or warranty. repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 7: Safety, Precautions, And Warnings
• A lways operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic, or people. • A void operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur. • N ever operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason. • Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. • C arefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use. • K eep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. • M oisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 8: Motor Installation
Motor Installation 2. Lightly sand the motor tube once the adhesive used to glue the motor to the motor tube has fully cured. Required Parts • Fuselage • Receiver • Park 250 Brushless motor • Electronic speed control (ESC) • 1 -inch (38mm) motor tube Required Tools and Adhesives • Phillips screwdriver • RTV silicone • Double-sided tape • Foam-safe CA • Sandpaper 1. Locate the 1 -inch (38mm) motor tube. Follow the instructions to glue (using RTV silicone) the motor to the motor tube. Be careful not to get glue inside the motor bearing. 3. Remove the two screws holding the cowl to the fuselage and slide the cowl away from the fuselage. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 9 4. Slide the motor assembly into the fuselage. 6. Position the motor so is does not rub against the cowl. Apply a few drops of foam-safe CA to the intersection of the fuselage and motor tube. 5. Slide the cowl back in position and attach it to the 7. Once the CA has cured, remove the propeller and fuselage. Attach the propeller to the motor following the cowl. Apply foam-safe CA to the tube at the front of the instructions provided with the motor. motor box. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 10 8. Plug the leads from the motor to the speed 9. Use double-sided tape to secure the receiver control. Attach the speed control using double-sided inside the fuselage. Position the antenna wires tape as shown. according to your radio manual. Never shorten the receiver antenna wire, as this will greatly reduce the range of your radio system. 10. Turn on the transmitter and bring the throttle trim and stick to the low throttle position. Plug the battery into the speed control and check the operation of the motor. It should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft. Use the instructions provided with your ESC to make corrections to the direction of rotation of the motor if necessary. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 11: Rudder And Elevator Installation
Rudder and Elevator Installation 2. Slide a micro control horn into the slot in the elevator from the bottom. Required Parts • Rudder/Fin • Elevator/Stabilizer • Micro control horn (2) • Micro control horn backplate (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Square • Foam-safe CA • Sandpaper 1. Position the rudder/fin tab into the slot in the stabilizer/elevator. The yellow side of the stabilizer/ elevator faces the rudder/fin. Use a square and foam- safe CA to glue the two items together, making sure the rudder/fin is square to the stabilizer/elevator. 3. Slide the micro control horn backplate onto the control horn from the opposite side of the elevator as the horn. Apply a few drops of foam-safe CA onto the backplate to secure it to the horn. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 12 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to install the rudder 5. Position the assemble onto the fuselage. Check the control horn. alignment as shown in the drawing. The rudder must be parallel to the cabane struts. If not, lightly sand the fuselage where the elevator rests and check the alignment again. Once the alignment is correct, use foam-safe CA to glue the assembly to the fuselage. Rudder parallel to cabanes Note: The rudder horn is opposite the elevator horn. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 13: Radio Installation
Radio Installation 3. Mount the elevator servo in the fuselage using the screws provided with the servo. Required Parts • Assembled fuselage Sub-micro servo (2) • Micro pushrod connector (2) • 2mm x 4mm machine screw (2) • Micro pushrod connector backplate (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Hobby knife • Phillips screwdriver 1. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the outer hole in the servo arm. Slide the micro pushrod connector into the hole. 4. Slide the elevator pushrod wire through the center hole in the control horn. Place a small bend in the pushrod wire to apply light tension to keep the pushrod wire from popping out of the horn. 2. Secure the micro pushrod connector using a micro pushrod connector backplate. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 14 5. Check to make sure the elevator and stabilizer 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to install the rudder servo are parallel. and linkage. 6. Slide the pushrod wire through the connector. With the elevator centered, thread a 2mm x 4mm machine screw in the connector and tighten it to secure the pushrod wire. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 15 Using a 730 2-cell cowl so it can be repositioned enough so the motor does battery will move the CG forward just a small amount not rub the cowl. and will not affect the flight characteristics. 9. Use hook and loop tape to secure the battery inside the cowl. The battery can be moved forward or backward to adjust the Center of Gravity. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 16: Wing Installation
Wing Installation 2. Slide the outer struts through the bottom wing. Note the direction of the strut. The rear has an angle, while the Required Parts front is straight. • Wing (top and bottom) • Outer strut (2) • Inner strut (front) (2) • Inner strut (rear) (2) • 2mm x 4mm sheet metal screw (8) Required Tools and Adhesives • Phillips screwdriver • Foam-safe CA • Hobby knife • Felt-tipped pen 1. Position the bottom wing on the fuselage. Line the holes in the wing up with the holes in the cross supports in the fuselage. Use four 2mm x 4mm sheet metal screws to attach the bottom wing to the fuselage. Do not over- tighten the screws and damage the wing. 3. Use a hobby knife to make two small holes in the mounting points of the cabane struts. Make the hole in the rear mounting pads at this time. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 17 Note: The alignment of the wings is very important for screws through the wing on the mounting pads. The smooth, predictable flight. Take your time during the next cabane struts may require some adjustments to line up few steps to ensure you do not build a warp into the with the holes in the wing. wing platform at any time. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 18 7. Apply foam-safe CA to the strut where it will come 9. Locate the inner struts. Select a front and rear strut. in contact with the bottom wing. Push the strut tight The rear strut has a greater angle than the front as shown against the wing. in the photo below. 10. Position the inner struts between the top and bottom wing. Use foam-safe CA to glue the struts to the wings. 8. Apply foam-safe CA to the ends of the struts where they come in contact with the top wing. Slide the struts into position and hold the strut while the CA cures. 11. Repeat Steps 9 and 10 to install the remaining inner struts. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 19: Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Installation 2. Press the front of the gear into the opening in the fuselage. Required Parts • Airframe • Landing gear • Wheel (2) • Wheel retainer (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Foam-safe CA 1. Locate the landing gear. Position the gear with the main axle toward the front of the plane. 3. Press the rear of the gear into the slot in the wing and into the fuselage. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 20: Wing Rigging Installation
Jenny. 1. Pass the rigging thread through the hole in the outer strut as shown. Hint: Use medium foam-safe CA on the retainer if it is not snug on the axle. Use care not to glue the wheel to the axle. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 21 2. Guide the thread through the hole in the inner strut. 4. The rigging thread goes through the hole in the inner strut then to the outer strut. Glue the thread to the strut using foam-safe CA. 3. A tube has been installed in the fuselage to 5. Apply very light tension to the rigging thread and pass the rigging thread through to the opposite side apply foam-safe CA to the thread to attach it to the strut. of the fuselage. Use scissors to cut the rigging thread once the CA cures. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 22: Control Throws
Control Throws 6. When installing the rigging from the bottom of the outer strut, the rigging will pass through holes in the cabane struts as shown. 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your aircraft. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane elevator move up. Elevator High Rate: 1 -inch (32mm) up/down Low Rate: 7/8-inch (22mm) up/down Rudder High Rate: 2-inch (51mm) left/right Low Rate: 1 -inch (38mm) left/right 7. Complete the rigging installation because it looks great and adds realism to your model. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 23: Center Of Gravity
Range Test Your Radio An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check balancing the model. your radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! receiver in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the engine running, you should be able to The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location is walk 30 paces (approximately 100 feet) away from your 2-inches (51mm) behind the leading edge of the top wing airplane and still have complete control of all functions. against the cabane struts. Model is balanced in an upright If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment position. checked out by the manufacturer. 2. Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle) move in the correct direction. 3. Be sure that your transmitter batteries are fully charged, per the instructions included with your radio. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 24: Preflight
Especially keep your hands away from the propeller. You will find flying the Jenny to be very relaxing and easy. The model is not designed for high banked turns or high speed Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder and flight. Most flight is accomplished below half throttle and will throttle) move in the correct direction. yield flights in excess of 15 minutes with a 480 2-cell battery with a Park 250 when outfitted with the GWS 6x5 slow flyer Check the radio installation and make sure all the control prop. Landing the Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer is as easy as setting up surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction and with on final approach, lowering the throttle to idle and gliding in to the recommended throws). Test run the motor and make sure a soft touch-down. it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back. Also ensure the engine is installed according to the manufacturer’s We hope you enjoy the experience of flying the Jenny JN-4 instructions, and it will operate consistently. Slow Flyer. Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises to make sure they are secure and in good condition. Replace any items Happy landings. that would be considered questionable. Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 25: 2007 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
6) I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or with safety requirements will be per the RC Combat section of the gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their internal current Competition Regulations. combustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely 7) At air shows or model flying demonstrations, a single straight line hazardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or must be established, one side of which is for flying, with the other hydrazine. side for spectators. RADIO CONTROL 8) With the exception of events flown under AMA Competition rules, 1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range after launch, except for pilots or helpers being used, no powered check before the first flight of a new or repaired model. model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person. 2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I 9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper. powered model in flight. 3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited. E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 26: Building And Flying Notes
Building and Flying Notes E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 27 Building and Flying Notes E-flite Jenny JN-4 Slow Flyer ARF Assembly Manual...
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