FUTABA SkyLeaf BP Instruction Manual

FUTABA SkyLeaf BP Instruction Manual

R/c model aerobatic biplane

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1M23Z06703

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  • Page 1 1M23Z06703...
  • Page 2 2. Modification, adjustment, and parts replacement:   Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, or replacement of parts on this product. 3. Your Sky Leaf should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full- size airplane.
  • Page 3: Assembly Precautions

    ■ Futaba is not responsible for damage sustained by combination the factory on the airplane.  with other than Futaba Genuine Parts. Use the parts specified in the instruction manual and catalog. ■ If the airplane is changed too much, the manufacture cannot...
  • Page 4: Flying Precautions

    Flying precautions DANGER Take enough safety precautions prior to operating this Do not touch the motor, motor controller, engine, model. You are responsible for this model's assembly and exhaust silencer, during and immediately after use.   safe operation. ■ These items may become hot during use. First-time fliers should seek advice for hints in pre- For safety, fly so that the aircraft is visible at all times.
  • Page 5 Battery and charger handling precautions DANGER ■ Charging the battery past the specified value may cause a fire, D o n o t r e c h a r g e a b a t t e r y t h a t i s d a m a g e d , combustion, rupture, or liquid leakage.
  • Page 6: Set Contents

    ● Needle nose pliers ● Extension code ● Scissors ● Spinner(57 mm) ● Screwdriver ● Motor 55 in. class(Futaba FMA-5055, KV525, etc.) ● Hex key ● Motor controller(Futaba MC970A, etc.) ● Drill (2.2mm, 2.4mm, 4mm) ● Lipo Battery(5 cell 3,500 ∼ 4,500 mAh)...
  • Page 7 Tail gear parts Control Horn Steering shaft Stay Set screw Paper hinge Stopper 115 mm Rod (Rudder) Ball Link 2.6 × 12 Tapping 60 mm Rod (Aileron・Elevator) Tail wheel Spring shaft Strut Hatch strut Set screw L-wire Stopper Aileron servo Decal sheet spacer Engine Kit:Throttle Rod...
  • Page 8 Example of setting S.BUS servo with T18MZ / T12K This aircraft is equipped with four aileron servos, so it is convenient to use S.BUS. In advance, decide the servo to be used and set the S.BUS Servo setting for each channel shown below. This page is unnecessary when S.BUS is not used.
  • Page 9 Main wing 1. Installation of Ailerons ● Push the Aileron into the wings. 2-Wings Take clearance between Aileron and Wing (about 1 mm). (So that Aileron and Wing do not interfere during operation) ● Spread the hinge insert point so that the paper hinge enters.
  • Page 10 2. Film cutting of main wing ● There are several holes in the wood at the position shown in the picture. Cut the film of that part. < Upper Wing Front side > Strut Screw hole Strut Screw hole Wing Screw holes <...
  • Page 11 3. Installation of 4-Aileron Servos ● 4-Aileron servos the wiring passes through the interior of the wing. ● Cut the Control Horn for length adjustment. ● Attach the servo Ruff up the bottom of the control horn with in the direction of sandpaper to help the glue stick to the horn.
  • Page 12: Horizontal Stabilizer

    Horizontal stabilizer 1. Instal the Elevators ● Spread the hinge insert point so that the paper hinge enters. ● Pour CA glue into the paper hinge inserted in the wing. Horizontal stabilizer ● Move the Elevator after drying. Check that the ●...
  • Page 13 2. Install the Elevator Servos ● Linkage as shown. Use your radio to center your servos. Attach a servo horn to each servo so that the horn is vertical position. ● The hole of Servo on the wood under the film. Cut the film of that part.
  • Page 14 ● The hole on the wood under the film. Cut the ● Move the Rudder after drying. Check that the film of that part. (You can see through.) aileron is securely attached. ! Servo hole cuts only on the right side. Servo hole on the left side is not cut.
  • Page 15 ● There is a mark of the hole position according to Futaba FMA-5055 KV525 Motor. ● Cowling comes with 4 L-shaped locking tabs. Insert this locking tab into the hole of fuselage and lower it downward to lock cowling.
  • Page 16 This page is an explanation of the case of electric motor. (It is unnecessary in the case of engine.) ● Drill a hole with the 2.2 mm drill at the ● Install the Battery using Hook-and-Loop Tape position in the figure and fix the cowling inside the fuselage as shown.
  • Page 17 This page is an explanation of when to make it into an engine. (It is unnecessary in case of EP.) Installation of Engine and Cowling : GP kit only ● Temporarily fix Engine Mount to fuselage according to the width of your engine. ●...
  • Page 18 This page is an explanation of when to make it into an engine. (It is unnecessary in case of EP.) ● Adjust the engine mount position if the center position is offset. ● Install the Fuel tank to the fuselage with Hook-and-Loop Tape.
  • Page 19 Silicon tube Weight Fuel tank To carburetor When using interior silencer Futaba and O.S. do not sell interior silencer. ● Cut this film and wood. ● Screw the installation band of the silencer to the wood part inside the fuselage.
  • Page 20 This page is an explanation of when to make it into an engine. (It is unnecessary in case of EP.) ● Drill a hole with the 2.2 mm drill at the ● Cowling comes with 4 L-shaped locking tabs. Insert position in the figure and fix the cowling this locking tab into the hole of fuselage and lower it with M2.6 ×...
  • Page 21 Tail gear 40mm 30mm 14mm ● Drill a hole with ● Drill two holes with 4 mm drill. 2.2 mm drill. ● Install a Tail gear ● Insert Ball Link and by M2.6 × 12 ● Insert the Steering attach CA glue. Tapping screw.
  • Page 22 ● Wheel pants on the left and right Wheel. ● Install Main gear with M3 x 16 Hexagon bolt 6 pieces and M3 Washer 6 pieces. ● Insert screws from between the slits of the fuselage bottom wood plate. ● Parallel the Fuselage and the Wheel pants.
  • Page 23 Switch・Receiver・Battery ● Install Receiver battery and Receiver with ● Install the Receiver Switch on side plate. Hook-and-Loop Tape inside the fuselage. ● U s e t h e s c r e w s supplied with the switch. The hole here passes the extension code of Upper ●...
  • Page 24 Hatch attachment / detachment ● Insert the two dowels ● Attachment at the back end of the Hatch into the hole of fuselage. ● Cowling installed ● Detachment ● While holding the Lock knob ● Push the Lock knob backward. backwards, set down the hatch.
  • Page 25 Wing・Strut ● Bottom Wing Insert the two front dowels into the two holes of Fuselage. ● Fix Strut base with M3 × 35 Flat head screw. M3 × 35 Flat head screw ● Small Strut base to Upper Wing ● Adhere the Strut base to the wing with Silicone ●...
  • Page 26 Propeller・Spinner Propeller · Spinner is sold separately. Follow each manual to ensure installation. ● Make clearance of spinner and cowling about 3 mm. ● Propeller chooses Motor / engine specified size. ● If there is no clearance, extend Motor · Engine forward with Washer between the firewall and Motor ·...
  • Page 27: Set The Control Throws

    S.BUS connection(e.g. T18MZ ) Upper Wing Left Right Aileron Aileron Rudder S.BUS HUB 120-70 mm 6-Terminal box TB16PP Extension cord 200 mm S.BUS HUB 500 mm Extension cord 300 mm To S.BUS2 Port S.BUS cord 100 mm Extension cord 200 mm (Supplied with TB16PP)...
  • Page 28 C.G. Position ● With the wing attached to the fuselage, all ● If the tail drops, the model is "tail heavy" and the battery and/or receiver must parts of the model installed (ready fly) and be shifted forward or weight must be added to the nose to balance. If the nose installed battery.
  • Page 29: Specification

    (35.9 × 19.5 × 24.9 mm / 27 g) 2015 F3A World Championship   9th ● Operating Voltage 2013 ∼ 2018 F3A Japan Championship 2nd  6.0 V ∼ 7.4 V ! No dry battery use The product is not repairable by Futaba service center if damaged.
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