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Summary of Contents for FUTABA Big SkyLeaf
- Page 1 1M23Z06705...
- 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.
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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 engine, exhaust silencer, during and model. You are responsible for this model's assembly 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 Gasoline precautions DANGER Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, toxic and extremely dangerous, so be careful when handling it. Carefully read the manual of the gasoline engine and follow it. Always keep fire extinguishers near the fuel and plane. Remove fuel from the plane when not in flight, remember that there is a danger of igniting remaining gas.
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Page 7: Set Contents
Required for flight (Purchase separately) ● Exacto Knife ● Transmitter/Receiver (More than 6 channels) （e.g. Futaba 10J, 12K, 14SG, 16SZ, 18SZ, 18MZ） ● Wire cutter ● Receiver battery ● Needle nose pliers ● Extension code ● Scissors ● Gasoline Engine 60cc（O.S.GT60, etc.）... - Page 8 Tail gear parts Rudder attachment Decal sheet Steering shaft Wheel nut Wheel stopper M3 × 14 Tapping screw M3 × 4 Screw Steering joint Shaft joint Set screw Stay Wheel shaft Shaft Tail Stopper wheel Throttle control parts Throttle rod Ball link-S Wing bolt Wood washer...
- Page 9 Main wing 1. Installation of Ailerons ● After the adhesion has dried, pour a suitable amount of Epoxy glue into the hinge hole of the wing and insert aileron into the wing. Take clearance between Aileron and Wing (about 1 mm). (So that Aileron and Wing do not interfere during operation) 2-Wings ●...
- Page 10 ＜Leading edge＞ shown in the figure. Servo mount ● Futaba Aluminum horn 38GM (Servo SET included) ＜Wing tip＞ ● Drill a hole in the wood screw in the servo mount. Fix the servo with 4 wood screws.
- Page 11 Rudder 1. Installation of Rudder ● After the adhesion has dried, pour a suitable amount of Epoxy glue into the hinge hole of the wing and ● There are four holes in the insert aileron into the wing. vertical tail and Rudder where Hinge enters.
- Page 12 (Both sides ) ● Brass pipe ● Rudder wire adjuster ● M2x8 screw ● Futaba Aluminum horn 89WOS GM ● Ball link ● Attach the Rudder wire as shown. ● After adjusting the length, brace pipe is caulked with pliers to fix the wire.
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Page 13: Horizontal Stabilizer
Horizontal stabilizer 1. Instal the Elevators ＜ ＞ Horizontal stabilizer ● After the adhesion has dried, pour a suitable amount of Epoxy glue into the hinge hole of the Horizontal stabilizer and insert Elevator into the wing. ＜ Elevator ＞ No Clearance Clearance is needed. - Page 14 ● Linkage as shown. Use your radio to center your servos. Included to aluminum horn. M3×15 Hex Servo horn screw Ball link Spring washer Spacer Aluminum horn M3 Washer M2x8 screw M3 Nut M3×16 Hex Ball link ● Futaba Aluminum horn 38GM Control horn Elevator rod M3 Washer M3 Nut...
- Page 15 Tail gear 100ｍｍ ● Place 2.2 mm holes in 3 ● Drill holes for Rudder places according to the hole attachment. position of the stay. ＜ Fuselage ＞ ＜ Rudder ＞ ● Pass the steering shaft through the hole of the ●...
- Page 16 ● Drill a hole of 2.6 mm in the four holes on the outer side of the main gear and tighten the tapping screws to reinforce it. ● Wheel pants on the left and right Wheel. 4- M3.5 × 12 Tapping screws If Wheel pants and wheels interfere, cut wheel pants.
- Page 17 ● Mount the throttle servo according to the throttle position of your engine. Set screw Throttle adjuster ● Open the throttle rod hole. washer Servo horn washer M2 Nut ● Throttle adjuster ● Throttle rod ● Open the hole to enter the servo on the wood plate.
- Page 18 Cowling ● Fit the Cowling from the front to the fuselage and ● Cut the part that interferes with secure it with six M3 × 10 Hex screws and six M3 the engine and silencer of the washers. cowling. ● Cut a lot in order to air cool the e n g i n e w i t h Dremel.
- Page 19 Attach the Main Wing ● Insert the Wing tube straight into fuselage. ● Use both Wing bolts to secure the wings. ！ Insert straight. Wood washer in the wing bolt. ● Insert the Wings into Wing tube. ！ Insert straight. ●...
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Page 20: Canopy ＆ Hatch
Canopy ＆ Hatch ● Cut the unnecessary part of the canopy with scissors. ● Ruff up the adhesive part with sandpaper to help the glue ● Install Canopy & Hatch on Fuselage. Remove it stick to the horn. when removing main wing or exchange the battery. ●... - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Set The Control Throws
Set the control throws ● Use a ruler, an inclinometer, or a protractor to accurately measure and set the control throw of each control surface in left/right or up/ down same throw. ● Make sure that the surface is not binding. In case of binding reduce the travel adjustment in the TX. Do the first flight in low rate. -
Page 23: Specification
(40.0 × 20.0 × 36.8 mm / 66 g) 2015 F3A World Championship 9th ● Operating Voltage 2013 ∼ 2018 F3A Japan Championship 2nd 4.8 V ∼ 7.4 V ! No dry battery use The product is not repairable by Futaba service center if damaged. - Page 24 ©FUTABA CORPORATION 2019, 3 (1)