Preflight ............... 19 Weight with Battery: 4.40–4.60 oz (1.90–2.10 kg) to become familiar with the features of the product Flying Your Rhapsody 25e ARF ......20 Weight w/o Battery: 3.70–3.90 oz (1.60–1.80 kg) before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal Range Test Your Radio ..........
Top/bottom wing retention bolt 4-40 x 1/2-inch socket head bolt The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
Ni-Cd/ Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using and disposing of any batteries. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire and explosion causing serious injury and damage. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
7/64-inch hex wrench or ball driver. Please make sure the landing gear angles forward. Important: Do not over-tighten the nuts as this could damage the stabilizer. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to install the remaining collars. Position the flats 1/4-inch (6mm) and 1 wheel to the landing gear. inch (28mm) from the outer end of the axle as shown. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
The front is installations. You will need to adjust their position held in place using two dowels. to suit your particular motor selection. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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E-flite components. Use 6-minute epoxy to glue the dummy radial engine inside the cowling. Use the following colors to paint the dummy radial engine.
This hole is 3/8-inch (10mm) from the center of the horn as shown. Use side cutters to remove any unused arms so they don’t interfere with the operation of the servo. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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Tie the string to the end of servo lead. the servo lead as shown. Attach clevis to outer hole Drawing not to scale 11. Repeat Steps 1 though 10 to install the remaining aileron servo. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the wire to the servo horn using the bend in the wire. screws. Note that the output for the servos face to the front of the fuselage. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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Attach clevis to outer hole to outer hole Drawing not to scale Drawing not to scale When centering the control surfaces, use a ruler or straightedge to make sure the surface is in alignment. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
5. Attach the center section to the fuselage using two 6-32 x 1-inch socket head machine screws and two #6 washers. Use a 7/64-inch hex wrench to tighten the screws. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
We left the string tied to the aileron servo lead, but cut it to a length of 3-inches (76mm) so the lead can be easily retrieved if it falls back into the wing. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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3. Attach the top wing center section to the cabane struts using four 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head machine screws and four #4 washers. Use a 3/32- inch hex wrench to tighten the screws. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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Once the length is set, make sure both clevises are ball driver to tighten the screws for this step. secure and that the silicone retainer has been slid over the forks of the clevis. Repeat for the opposite aileron connection. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to remove the remaining wing panels from the fuselage. Note: To reattach the wings, simply step through Steps 1 through 3 in reverse order. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
• D o not take chances. If at any time during flight you observe any erratic or abnormal operation, land immediately and do not resume flight until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected. Safety can never be taken lightly. • Do not fly near power lines. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must you have any issue with a battery, please be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
I operate model aircraft with fuels you purchased the product. containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine. Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...
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I will have completed a successful radio equipment Model Aircraft Safety Code. ground-range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft. E-flite Rhapsody 25e ARF Assembly Manual...