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- Page 1 Alpha Sport 450 ARF ™ Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 48.5 in (1230mm) Length: 40 in (1015mm) Wing Area: 395 sq in (25.5 sq dm) Weight w/o Battery: 23–24 oz (650–680 g) Weight w/Battery: 28–29 oz (790–820 g)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Product Registration Introduction ............2 The Alpha Sport 450 ARF combines the mild manners Register your product online at: Important Warranty Information ......2 of a high-wing trainer with all the fun of a sport www.e-fliterc.com/register/ Using the Manual ........... -
Page 3: Recommended Radio Equipment
If you own a Spektrum radio, just add a DSM2 ™ 16AWG receiver and four E-flite S75 Sub-Micro servos. We show the installation of the AR500 receiver in the Required Tools and Adhesives An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause manual. -
Page 4: Installing The Aileron Servos And Linkages
Make sure not to lose the screw from the servo as it will be used at the end of this section. Note: Use the radio system to center the aileron servo at this time. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 5 #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws. Remember the output of the servo will face the trailing edge of the wing when placed back in the rectangular opening for the servo in the wing. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 6 11. Insert the micro pushrod connector in the hole drilled in the previous step. The connector will be on the top side of the servo horn. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 7: Installing The Nose Gear
1 and a #0 Phillips screwdriver to secure the servo horn to the aileron servo. 16. Repeat Steps 1 through 15 to install the remaining aileron servo and linkage. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 8: Installing The Main Landing Gear
A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required to tighten the screw. Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners to keep them from vibrating loose. Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners to keep them from vibrating loose. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 9: Installing The Motor And Speed Controller
4. Lift up at the rear of the battery hatch and slide it to the rear of the fuselage to remove. Set the battery hatch aside. Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners to keep them from vibrating loose. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 10 If using all E-flite branded equipment in your power system, the wires will connect to the corresponding colors; red to red, blue to blue, black to black.
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Page 11: Installing The Rudder And Elevator Servos
Position the speed control in the wood so it can be hardened in the next step. hook and loop material. Use care not to cut your fuselage as shown. fingers while cutting the hook and loop material. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 12 Note that the output of the servo faces the rear of the fuselage when installed. Note: Use the radio system to cetner the rudder and elevator servos at this time. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
- Page 13 10. Use a hobby knife to remove the ribs on the the pushrod connector. Use pliers to fully seat the bottom of the servo horn. This is necessary so backplate in position. the micro pushrod connector backplate rests flush against the horn. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 14: Installing The Tail Surfaces
4. Slide a 3mm steel washer on the 3mm x 50mm the outer hole of the elevator control horn. thread a 3mm locknut on the bolt. Leave the nut machine bolt. slightly loose at this time. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 15 7. Rotate the rudder into position as shown. 9. Slide the rudder assembly into position, making sure it is fully seated on the fuselage as shown. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 16: Installing The Receiver
2. Use scissors to cut a small piece of hook and loop tape. Remove the backing and apply the hook and loop to the bottom of the receiver. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 17: Centering The Rudder, Nose Gear And Elevator
The wire must remain free to move when the strap is installed. When balancing your model, you will be required to move the battery forward or aft to achieve the best CG for flight. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 18 Do not use the rudder trim to correct a tracking problem with your aircraft. The rudder trim is used to trim the model in flight. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 19: Attaching The Wing And Centering The Ailerons
1. Slide the wing tube in the socket in the root end of the wing. The tube will slide in easily. Do not force the wing tube in farther than it can easily slide. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 20 6. Position the wing bolt plate as shown in the photo. The rounded end will face to the front of the airframe. The holes in the plate will align with the holes in the wing. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 21: Checking The Control Movements
Use threadlock on all metal-to-metal fasteners to keep them from vibrating loose. 11. Unplug the motor battery and then turn off the transmitter if you are not continuing to the next section of this manual. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 22 8. Unplug the motor battery and then turn off the the airplane elevator move up. right aileron will move up and the left aileron will transmitter if you are not continuing to the next move down. section of this manual E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 23: Checking The Control Throws
section details the basics for setting the control Elevator high Rate of the ailerons. Make sure the ailerons move up throws. We at E-flite have also detailed how to 1/2-inch (12mm) 1/2-inch (12mm) from center and down 1/2-inch measure the control throws if this is the first time you... - Page 24 9. From center, use a ruler to measure the movement of the elevator. Make sure the elevator move up 1/2-inch (12mm) from center and down 1/2-inch (12mm) from center. This is the setting for the high rate. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 25: Installing The Propeller And Spinner
1. Slide the propeller adapter in the hole in the center of the propeller. The E-flite logo will be on the side with the threads to be installed in the correct direction. - Page 26 A. Use a drill and 3/8-inch (9.5mm) drill bit or a propeller reamer to enlarge the hole in the propeller so it will fit on the aluminum spinner. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 27: Center Of Gravity
Move the motor battery as necessary so the model hangs level or slightly nose down. This is the correct balance point for your model. BALANCEd MOdEL E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 28: Range Test Your Radio
Spektrum distributor in your has been removed for charging. country for service if you are using a Spektrum radio system. After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 29: Flying Your Alpha 450
Flying Your Alpha 450 Age Requirements daily Flight Checks The Alpha Sport 450 is a park flyer version of the Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not 1. Check the battery voltage of the transmitter famous Hangar 9 Alpha trainer but with reduced a toy. -
Page 30: Glossary Of Terms
It is attached to the bottom of airplane’s nose rotates as it yaws to the left or to the the fuselage. right. The rudder controls the yaw axis. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 31 Product will be repaired or replaced free of productsupport@horizonhobby.com with any questions charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole or concerns regarding this product or warranty. discretion of Horizon Hobby. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 32: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union
This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 33 25 feet to any the first flight of a new or repaired model individual, except for the pilot and located at aircraft. the flightline. E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 34: Building And Flying Notes
Building and Flying Notes E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 35: Building And Flying Notes
Building and Flying Notes E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 36 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com E-fliteRC.com Printed 06/09 16032...