Safety can never be taken lightly. recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Consult local • Do not fly near power lines. laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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We highly recommend re-binding the radio system once all the control throws are set. This will keep the servos from moving to their endpoints until the transmitter and receiver connect. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
The servos are shown with the servo arms centered. Make sure to position the servo horn so they travel equally from this center position or your retracts may not operate correctly. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
Use a hobby knife to enlarge the hole in the servo arm if needed. Peel the backing tape off of the servo and mount it in position. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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If you have opted to install on the wing cover. retracts, attach a 9-inch (228mm) extension to each retract servo lead. Use string to secure the extension(s) so they do not unplug accidentally. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
Phillips screwdriver, four 3mm x 10mm machine screws and the four 1/8-inch (3mm) spacers as shown. Use threadlock on the screws to prevent the vibrations of the motor from loosening the screws. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off. Also, be sure to use an ESC with the proper low-voltage cutoff and have it set correctly for the batteries you are using. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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If it is necessary to enlarge the hole in the propeller or the spinner, make sure to check the balance of each afterwards. 13. Slide the propeller adapter into the propeller. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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17. Place the spinner assembly on the motor shaft. Check that the positioning of the assembly will allow the backplate and propeller to spin without rubbing on the cowling. Tighten the adapter nut once all is well. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
1. Use a hobby knife to cut the rudder from the fin. Cut as close to the fin as possible for the best results. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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5. Use a pin drill and 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit to 7. Use a hobby knife to cut the slots for the rudder drill a hole for the tail gear wire in the rudder. hinges in the fin. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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9. Test fit the rudder to the fin. Once satisfied with the fit, use thin CA on the hinges and tail gear wire to secure the rudder to the fin. Make sure not to get CA in the tail gear assembly. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
Lightly sand the opening in the fuselage for the stabilizer to correct for any alignment issues. 2. Place the elevator joiner wire in the slot in the fuselage for the stabilizer. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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elevator servo horn. Position the horn so the angle between it and the servo is 90 degrees. Secure the horn to the servo. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
2. Secure the wing using two 3mm x 45mm machine screws in the center of the wing, and the pre-installed screw at the trailing edge of the wing. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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4. Connect the motor battery to the speed control. 6. Place the canopy back onto the fuselage. Make sure to be clear of the propeller when connecting the battery in case the motor starts unexpectedly. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
This will Low Rate keep the servos from moving to their endpoints 5/16-inch (8mm) (Up/Down) until the transmitter and receiver connect. Elevator High Rate 7/16-inch (11mm) (Up/Down) Low Rate 5/16-inch (8mm) (Up/Down) E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
The Sea Fury likes to be either landed on the mains or three pointed on the gear in a full stall. The choice is yours. We at E-flite hope you enjoy your Sea Fury as much as we have. Happy landings! E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA Notice: Do not ship Lipo batteries to Horizon. If you productsupport@horizonhobby.com have any issue with a Lipo battery, please contact 877-504-0233 the appropriate Horizon product Support office. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. E-flite Hawker Sea Fury 480 ARF Assembly Manual...