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- Page 1 LASER Electric ARF 1 ...
- Page 2 I much prefer the look of this canopy to the original and decided to incorporate it into the Laser EXP design. I was never a fan of the original cowling on the Laser. In my research I found photos of the Laser Z230, Laser 300 and 2000 that had all started incorporating much more streamlined and "sexy"...
- Page 3 Your flying experience will be greatly enhanced by doing this. Please note The assembly of the Laser EXP is almost identical to the assembly process of the previously released Extra 300 EXP. Most photos will show the Extra component assembly.
- Page 4 -4S 2100-2700 mah LiPo battery. -APC 12x6 E prop (NOT the slow fly version!). -52mm Extreme Flight spinner. -2 18"-24" extensions for the 2 rear servos and 2 6"-8" extensions to go between the receiver and the aileron servo leads. We recommend the 28 or 32 AWG extensions to save weight.
- Page 5 Let's begin! 1. Locate the 2 wing panels with ailerons as well as the 2 G10 aileron control horns. Remove the ailerons from the wing and remove the covering over the slot for the aileron horn on the bottom of the aileron with a sharp hobby blade.
- Page 6 3. Use a glue tip on your bottle of medium CA and apply glue to the slot as well as to both sides of the control horn. Insert the control horn into the slot and make sure it seats properly against the surface of the aileron. 6 ...
- Page 7 4. Remove the covering from the aileron servo location and make sure the hinges are centered in their slots. 5. Slide the aileron into position on the hinges and secure with several drops of fresh thin CA. This process is much easier and more effective if a fine glue tip is used.
- Page 8 6. Use the screws provided by the servo manufacturer to secure the aileron servo in the designated location. 1 screw installed in the center hole at each end of the servo is adequate to secure the servo. Make sure the output shaft is positioned toward the trailing edge of the wing.
- Page 9 8. Locate the carbon fiber main landing gear, 2 axles, 2 washers, 2 locking nuts, 2 wheels, 2 wheel collars and the 2 wheel pants from the hardware package. Place the threaded portion of the axle through the hole in the carbon gear, slide a washer over the threaded portion and screw the lock nut onto the axle, but do not tighten completely.
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- Page 11 9. Locate the fuselage, 2-3mm socket head cap bolts and 2 washers. Secure the landing gear to the fuselage by inserting a 3mm screw into a washer, through the carbon fiber gear and into the pre-installed blind nut in the fuselage.
- Page 12 11. Insert the stabilizer into its slot and the carbon fiber wing tube into the plastic sleeve. Use a ruler to insure that the stabilizer is centered in its slot and compare the stabilizer to the wing tube to make sure it is properly aligned.
- Page 13 13. Slide the elevator onto the hinges in the stabilizer and secure with thin CA. Again a fresh bottle of CA and a fine glue tip work best here 14. Remove the covering over the slot in the lower right side of the rudder where the rudder control horn will be installed.
- Page 14 15. Using the same process as with the ailerons and elevator, slide the rudder onto the hinges and secure to the vertical stabilizer with thin CA. 16. Locate the carbon fiber tailwheel assembly in the hardware package. Secure the tailwheel bracket to the bottom rear of the fuselage with the provided wood screws.
- Page 15 17. Secure the tiller using the provided screw, but do not over tighten as the tiller should be able to move on the screw as the rudder is deflected 18. Place the tailwheel wire in the proper position, aligned with the rudder and lock into place with the 2 set screws.
- Page 16 20. The rudder and elevator servo linkages assemble and are installed just like the aileron linkage. For maximum elevator travel we have included a G10 control horn which is bolted to the stock control horn provided with the servo. We have found it easiest to tack glue the G10 arm to the nylon arm and then using the holes in the nylon arm as a guide, drill through the composite arm.
- Page 17 21. Next lets prepare the Torque 2814/820 for mounting. First install the retaining collar onto the motor shaft and secure with the set screw. Make sure to use blue Loctite on all motor bolts! 17 ...
- Page 18 22. Slide the black radial mount over the shaft and collar and retain using the 4 tapered Phillips head screws. 23. Install the prop adapter onto the front of the motor using the 4 slotted head screws. 18 ...
- Page 19 Roll the tape back and slide the cowl into position. Install an Extreme Flight 52mm spinner onto the motor shaft for reference and once satisfied with the cowl position roll the tape back into place and secure the cowl.
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- Page 21 26. Use a sharp hobby knife to remove the covering from the opening in the bottom of the fuselage under the canopy to allow cooling air to exit the fuselage. 27. Use nylon cable ties or Velcro to secure the ESC to the bottom or side of the motor box.
- Page 22 28. Place a strip of Velcro onto the battery tray and onto your battery and use a Velcro strap around the battery and tray to prevent the battery from being ejected during high G maneuvers. Mount your receiver on the wing retention cross brace.
- Page 23 29. If using the included Side Force Generators now is the time to mount them. Each SFG mounts using 2 3mm thumb screws and 2 clear plastic washers. There is also a clear spacer that fits between the wing tip and SFG to prevent the SFG from interfering with the aileron movement.
- Page 24 Set-up and flying tips The CG range for the Laser EXP starts at the front of the wing tube and extends to the rear of the wing tube. There is plenty of room on the battery tray to move your battery to achieve this CG location. Depending on your flying style you can adjust the position of the battery to alter the CG to accommodate your preferences.
- Page 25 Here are some suggested rates to get started with. These are the rates and exponential values I feel comfortable with. They may feel awkward to you and if so please adjust to your taste. Elevator: Low rate-8-10 degrees; 15-20% Exponential 3D rate-45-50 degrees;...
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