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• Easy-to-Build • All Wood Hand-Launched Glider
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION, READ THROUGH THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Dynaflite guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of
purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no
case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the
final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to
accept the liability associated with the use of this product, return this kit immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
SKTRP03 Printed in USA
• 2-Channel Radio Required
(mini servos recommended)
WARRANTY
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- Page 1 CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL. WARRANTY Dynaflite guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
- Page 2 55-1/2" inch wingspan and Selig 3021 airfoil, the at the address or toll-free phone number below. Skeeter is a real winner. You will have many hours of Academy of Model Aeronautics fun with this little ship and never have to chase a 5151 East Memorial Drive Hi-Start.
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Page 3: Required Items
Please inventory and inspect all parts carefully *0n our workbench/ we have four 11" Easy-Touch™ Bar Sanders/ equipped with #50/ #80/ #150 and before starting to build! If any parts are missing, #220-grit sandpaper. This setup is all that is required broken or defective, or if you have any questions about building or flying this model, please call us at for almost any sanding task. -
Page 4: Die-Cut Patterns
DIE-CUT PATTERNS... -
Page 5: Build The Wing
BUILD THE WING U 1. Start the wing by placing the wing portion of the plans on the building board. Cover the plans with wax paper or plastic wrap. This is to prevent the wing from becoming glued to the plans. Q 2. - Page 6 Q 11. Carve and sand the trailing edge sheeting to accept the upper trailing edge sheeting. Q 16. Prepare the wing for the Polyhedral. Q 12. Lay the wing back down on the work surface. Beginners Note: To avoid difficulties, read this step Apply thick CA to the area where the top TE is about through BEFORE cutting and sanding! Refer to the to be installed.
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Page 7: Build The Tail Group
Q 20. Joining the wing panels: Using the same U 6. Hinge the elevator to the stabilizer. Start by techniques outlined in steps 16 thru 19, prepare, fit cutting the hinges from the 2" x 9" strip of hinge and glue the two wing panels together using the material to a size of 1/2"... - Page 8 Q 10. Starting at the nose/ cut and glue 3 pieces of 1/8" balsa bottom sheeting as shown on the plans. [-ll1. Glue the 1/16" balsa bottom sheeting into Q 2. Glue the 1/4" sq. top and bottom longerons place. Do not sheet the top yet, we will need to into place.
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Page 9: Final Assembly
Glue them in place with CA. against F2. This should finish the basic construction. Cover your "Skeeter" according to the instructions included with the covering of your choice. Q 3. Drill a 3/16" hole through F2 and into the leading edge and rib W1. - Page 10 the coupler). Now, measure another 1/2" toward 1—1 2. Based on the servo location, cut the pushrod the elevator on the pushrod wire and make another guide tubes to fit. Leave enough room for the servo mark. Trim the pushrod wire at the second mark. output attachment.
- Page 11 Elevator - The horizontal moving surface hinged to the stabilizer. Used to raise and lower the tail in flight, thus causing the aircraft to pitch about the lateral axis. DYNAFLITE BUTTERFLY. .DYFA1010 Fin - The fixed vertical stabilizer The Butterfly is a "powered sailplane" or "motor glider"...
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Page 12: Flight Log
FLIGHT LOG DATE COMMENTS Started Construction Finished Construction First Flight...
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