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- Page 1 YAK-54F Assembly Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Horizontal Stab Installation ........10 extreme 3D flying performer like no other foam Hinging the Elevator and Rudder ........12 airplanes of this class. The Yak-54F will be capable Servo & Receiver Installation ........14 of doing all the maneuvers that you have ever dreamt Linkage Installation ............16... -
Page 3: Contents Of Kit/Parts Layout
Hook & Loop & Servo Tape EFLA200 Micro Control Horns EFLA202 Micro Tail Skid EFLA203 Micro Control Connectors EFLA204 Micro Rubber Spinner EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals EFLA214 Micro Pull-Pull Set EFLA220 Foam Park Wheels, 1.25” EFLM207 Pinion Gear, 10T 0.4 Module EFLM221 Gearbox, 6.6:1 EFLM222... -
Page 4: Optional Accessories
Required Electronics & Accessories High Power Outrunner (direct drive) Motor Set-Up* JRP6654** 6102FM, R610UL & 4-S241 - Complete radio system EFLM1305 Park 400 Outrunner Motor, 920 Kv JRPR610UL** R610UL 6CH FM Receiver, EFLP1047 10 x 4.7 Slow Flyer Prop (2) Shrinkwrap JRPS241 S241 Sub-Micro Servo (3) -
Page 5: Warning
Warning Additional Tools and Adhesives An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause Tools serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly Hobby knife only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy Ruler of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, Hot glue gun following all instructions included with your radio. -
Page 6: Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of your Yak-54F, any damage resulting from the use of the final remove each part from its bag for inspection. -
Page 7: Hinging The Ailerons
Hinging the Ailerons 1. Remove the ailerons from the wing. Break in each hinge by folding them in half or over a thin Required Parts ruler, then back over itself. Wing Hinges (10) Aileron (left and right) 20mm x 80mm clear tape (4) Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA Ruler... - Page 8 2. Install the hinges into the aileron. Slide the aileron hinges into the wing until there is a slight 1/64" gap between the wing and aileron. Apply foam-safe CA to each hinge, top and bottom. Do not use accelerator during this process, as the CA must soak into the hinge.
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Page 9: Wing Installation
Wing Installation 2. Pin a string to the center aft fuselage. Use the string to square the wing to the Required Parts fuselage centerline. Wing Fuselage Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA Ruler Paper towel / tissue String T-Pins Tape ... -
Page 10: Horizontal Stab Installation
Horizontal Stab Installation 4. Once satisfied with the wing alignment, use foam-safe CA to glue the wing to the Required Parts fuselage. Clean up excess glue with a tissue or Fuselage Stabilizer paper towel. Required Tools and Adhesives Foam-safe CA Ruler Paper towel / tissue String... - Page 11 3. Sight down the fuselage and square the 2. Pin the string from the previous section into the stabilizer to the wing. Sand the opening in the top of the fuselage. Check the alignment of the fuselage if necessary. stabilizer using the string.
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Page 12: Hinging The Elevator And Rudder
Hinging the Elevator and Rudder 2. Install the hinges into an elevator half. Slide the elevator hinges into the stabilizer until there Required Parts is a slight 1/64" gap between the stabilizer Airframe Elevator (2) and elevator. Make sure the elevator can move Rudder Hinge (7) freely. - Page 13 3. Locate and install the 2 " x 3/8" (66mm x 4. Break in and install the remaining three hinges 10mm) carbon elevator joiners on the top and for the rudder. bottom of the elevators using foam-safe CA. Do not block the hole for the elevator control horn.
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Page 14: Servo & Receiver Installation
Servo & Receiver Installation 1. Use hot glue to install the rudder, elevator and aileron servos. Required Parts Airframe Double-sided tape Servo extension, 3" Servo (3) Receiver Required Tools and Adhesives Hot glue... - Page 15 2. Use double-sided tape to attach the receiver to the inside of the fuselage. Use a short 3" extension for the aileron servo if needed.
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Page 16: Linkage Installation
Linkage Installation 1. Install the plywood control horns for the elevator and rudder using foam-safe CA. Square the Required Parts horns to the control surface. Airframe Cable crimp (8) Plywood control horn (2) Control cable Micro control connector (6) Control connector back plate (6) 2mm x 3mm screw (6) Micro control horn (2) - Page 17 2. Install the six micro control connectors into each 3. With the radio system on, install the servo arms of the three long servo arms. Secure them using on the servos. the control connector back plates.
- Page 18 4. Use tape to hold the rudder in neutral. Slide a 5. Silde the micro cable adjust connector into cable crimp onto the control cable. The cable the micro control connector and use a 2mm x then goes through the horn, then back through 3mm screw to hold it in position.
- Page 19 7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the elevator 9. Pass the “Z” bend of the aileron linkages cables. through the control horns. The opposite end goes through the micro control connector. With everything centered, secure the linkages using ...
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Page 20: Motor & Speed Control Installation
12 x 6 prop (use 12 x 6 if you are using the for installing the motor. When installing your motor gearbox with our recommended motor) into the E-flite™ gearbox, it is very important that 2.5mm x 10mm sheet metal screws (4) the gear mesh is set correctly and is smooth with 3mm x 8mm screws/3mm washers (2) (use for no binding. - Page 21 Use the 10-tooth pinion we include with this 3. Make sure the gearbox sits flat against the back airplane on the motor. of the firewall by removing any excess glue. Attach the gearbox using the 2.5mm x 10mm sheet metal screws. ...
- Page 22 4. Attach the propeller as shown. 5. To use the E-flite Outrunners, the shaft of the motor must exit the fixed part of the motor instead of through the rotating portion. You will have to change this. Loosen the setscrew in the rotating part of the motor.
- Page 23 6. Mount the motor, using two 3mm x 8mm screws 7. Attach the propeller using the propeller adapter and two 3mm washers. included with the motor. Note: If using a direct drive Outrunner motor, a smaller prop is needed. Use 11 x 4.7 for the Park 400 Outrunner, 920 Kv or use a 10 x 4.7 for the Park 370 Outrunner, 1080 Kv.
- Page 24 This photo shows the location in the front of the fuse if you are using our E-flite™ 20-Amp Brushless ESC. Note: The above photo shows an alternative location option for the speed control behind the landing gear.
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Page 25: Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Installation 2. Install the landing gear into position by pressing up into the landing gear mount. Required Parts Airframe Landing gear Tail skid Wheel pant (2) 1 ¼-inch wheel (2) Wheel retainer (2) Landing gear fairing (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Hot glue Foam-safe CA... - Page 26 3. Install the landing gear fairings and wheel 4. Install the wheels using the wheel retainers and pants using hot glue. We recommend gluing the foam-safe CA. wire to the fairings only at the two ends.
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Page 27: Center Of Gravity / Battery Installation
Battery Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! Hook and loop The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Yak-54F is 3/8 – 1 " (10 – 45mm) 1. Glue the 50mm x 85mm fuselage doubler in behind the front wing spar against the fuselage. -
Page 28: Control Throws
Control Throws Aileron: 2" Up 2" Down Elevator: " Up " Down Rudder: " Right " Left Note: The above throws are a good starting point for high rates and most flight conditions. Experienced 3D pilots can use even higher throws for extreme maneuvers. -
Page 29: National Model Aircraft Safety Code
2005 Official AMA 5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address or AMA number on or in the National Model Aircraft Safety Code model. (This does not apply to models while being flown indoors.) GENERAL 6) I will not operate models with metal-bladed... -
Page 30: 2005 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must 6) For Combat, distance between combat engagement be established in front of which all flying takes place line and spectator line will be 500 feet per cubic inch with the other side for spectators. Only personnel of engine displacement. - Page 31 © 2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com 7567...