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F6F Hellcat 60 ARF
Specifications
Wingspan:. . ......................................65.in.(1651mm)
Wing.Area:..........................770.sq.in.(49.68.sq.dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Length:. . ...........................................53.in.(1346mm)
..............Measured.with.Tru-Turn."A".Style.Spinner
Weight:. . ............................ .8–9.5.lb.(3.6.kg–4.3.kg)

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  • Page 1 F6F Hellcat 60 ARF Assembly mAnuAl Specifications Wingspan:........65.in.(1651mm) Length:..........53.in.(1346mm) Wing.Area:......770.sq.in.(49.68.sq.dm) ....Measured.with.Tru-Turn."A".Style.Spinner Weight:.......8–9.5.lb.(3.6.kg–4.3.kg)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents.of.Kit..............3 Radio.and.Power.Systems.Requirements..

  • Page 3: Contents.of.kit

    Contents of Kit Large Parts: A.. Fuselage. HAN4076 B.. Wing. HAN4077 C.. Cowling. HAN4079 D.. Tail.Set. HAN4078 E.. Scale.Detail.Set. HAN4080 F.. Canopy. HAN4081 Items Not Shown: Fuel.Tank.(Assembled). HAN4086 Tail.Wheel.Assembly. HAN408 Decal.Set. HAN4087 Pushrod.Set. HAN4083 Retract.Set. HAN4084 Wheels. HAN584 Plastic.Wheel.Wells. HAN4085 Radio and Power Systems Requirements Additional Required Equipment (not included) •.537.Standard.Servo.(JRPS537).(5).or.equivalent...

  • Page 4: Required.tools.and.adhesives

    Required Tools and Adhesives Tools •.Drill. •.Drill.bits:.. 1 /16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(mm),.. 3/3".(.5mm).1/8".(3mm),.5/3".(4mm) •.Crescent.wrench. •.Hex.wrench:.9/64",.3/16" •.Hobby.knife. •.Hobby.scissors •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small). •.Pliers •.Ruler. •.Side.cutters •.Socket.wrench:.11/3". •.T-pins Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy.(HAN8000). •.30-minute.epoxy.(HAN800) •.Thin.CA. •.Canopy.glue •.Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo. •.Threadlock Other Required Items •.Epoxy.brushes. •.Felt-tipped.pen.or.pencil •.Measuring.device.(e.g..ruler,.tape.measure). •.Mixing.sticks.for.epoxy •.Paper.towels. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Masking.tape. •.Sanding.bar •.Sandpaper. •.Rotary.tool.w/sanding.drum •.Sealing.Iron.(HAN101).

  • Page 5: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined. by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,. commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper. installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service. center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s. liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral. damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to. change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice. REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER.. HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES. As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all. resulting.liability.. If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.are. advised.to.return.this.product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires. some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or. damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision. The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.. the.instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid. damage.or.injury. Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use. of.the.product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer. your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance. Questions or Assistance For.questions.or.assistance,.please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@horizonhobby.com,.or.call.877.504.033.toll.

  • Page 6: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the. product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to. withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for. lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at. our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA. number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the. shipping.carton. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing. warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby. Warranty Information Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.kit.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase.. This.warranty.does.not.cover.any.parts.damage.by.use.or.modification..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s.liability.exceed. the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.kit..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without. notice..In.that.Horizon.Hobby.has.no.control.over.the.final.assembly.or.material.used.for.the.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. Once.assembly.of.the.model.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly.regarding.any.warranty. question.that.you.have..Please.do.not.contact.your.local.hobby.shop.regarding.warranty.issues,.even.if.that.is.where.you. purchased.it..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any. assistance..If.the.buyer.is.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.the.buyer.is.advised. to.return.this.kit.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Horizon.Hobby. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.618. (17).355-9511 Using the Manual This.manual.is.divided.into.sections.to.help.make.assembly.easier.to.understand,.and.to.provide.breaks.between.each. major.section..In.addition,.check.boxes.have.been.placed.next.to.each.step.to.keep.track.of.each.step.completed..Steps.  ...

  • Page 7: Non-Warranty.repairs

    Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be. provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs.. Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as. well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned. and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly. Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.618 All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Product.Support. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.618 Warning An.RC.aircraft.is.not.a.toy!.If.misused,.it.can.cause.serious.bodily.harm.and.damage.to.property..Fly.only.in.open.areas,. preferably.at.AMA.(Academy.of.Model.Aeronautics).approved.flying.sites,.following.all.instructions.included.with.your. radio.and.power.systems. Before Starting Assembly Before.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.F6F.Hellcat,.remove.each.part.from.its.bag.for.inspection..Closely.inspect.. the.fuselage,.wing.panels,.rudder,.and.stabilizer.for.damage..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.the. place.of.purchase. If.you.find.any.wrinkles.in.the.covering,.use.a.heat.gun.or.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around. areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors. HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN141 – Sealing Iron HAN150 –...

  • Page 8: Section.1:.Retract.linkage.installation

    Section 1: Retract Linkage Installation Required Parts  Step 2 •.Quick.connector.retainer.().•.3mm.setscrew.() Locate.the.retract.servo.tray..Use.6-minute.epoxy. •.Retract.servo.tray.rail.(). •.Retract.servo.tray to.glue.the.servo.tray.into.position..Keep.the.retract. actuating.wires.on.the.top.side.of.the.servo.tray. •.3 ".(8.5mm).main.wheel.() •.5/3".wheel.collar.(4) •.3mm.x.10mm.screw.(8). •.3mm.washer.(8) •.3mm.lock.nut.(8). •.Aluminum.bracket.(4) •.Landing.gear.door.(L&R). •.3mm.setscrew.(4) •.Quick.connector.(). •.Wheel.well.() •.Quick.connector.washer.() Required Tools and Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Thick.CA •.Retract.Servo.(JRPS791). •.Hobby.knife •.Drill. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(mm),.1/8".(3mm) •.Hex.wrench.(included.in.kit).•.Paper.towel ...
  • Page 9 Section 1: Retract Linkage Installation   Step 4 Step 6 Select.a.servo.arm.from.those.included.with.your. Connect.the.retract.servo.to.your.radio.system. servo.that.has.a.distance.of.1".(5mm).between. and.electronically.move.the.servo.to.the. equally.spaced.holes.as.shown..Use.a.5/64".(mm). retracted.position..Slide.the.retract.control.wires. drill.bit.to.drill.the.appropriate.holes.in.the.arm. through.the.quick.connectors.as.shown.and. secure.the.servo.arm.to.the.retract.servo.  Step 5  Step 7 Attach.two.quick.connectors.to.the.servo.arm. using.quick.connector.washers.and.retainers. With.the.retract.servo.in.the.up.position,.use. the.linkage.to.manually.retract.the.landing.gear.. Install.a.3mm.setscrew.into.the.quick.connectors. and.tighten.them.to.secure.the.linkage.
  • Page 10 Section 1: Retract Linkage Installation     Step 8 Step 9 Check.the.actuation.of.the.retracts,.making.sure. Install.the.wheel.wells.once.the.retracts.have.been. they.fully.lock.in.both.the.up.and.down.positions.. adjusted..Roughen.the.bottom.side.of.the.well.and. Make.any.necessary.adjustments.to.the.linkages.as. surrounding.covering.using.medium.sandpaper..Clean. necessary.for.proper.operation.of.the.retracts. both.the.wing.and.wheel.well.using.rubbing.alcohol.and. a.paper.towel..Trace.around.the.wheel.well.onto.the.wing.. Use.a.sharp.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.to.expose. the.underlying.wood..Glue.the.wells.using.6-minute.epoxy. Hint:.Use.clear.tape.and.tape.the.wells.into. position.when.flying.from.rough.surfaces.. This.will.allow.easy.access.to.the.linkages.in. case.they.might.need.future.adjustments.   Step 10 Install.a.wheel.and.two.wheel.collars.on.the.main. landing.gear..The.order.of.items.is.5/3".wheel.collar,. wheel,.and.then.another.wheel.collar..Secure.the.collars. using.the.3mm.setscrews..Use.threadlock.to.prevent. Hint:.Adjustments.and.fine.tuning.can. the.wheel.collars.from.vibrating.loose.during.flight. also.be.made.to.the.retract.linkages. from.inside.the.wheel.wells.
  • Page 11 Section 1: Retract Linkage Installation Note:.The.retract.has.been.removed.   Step 13 from.the.aircraft.for.clarity..Do.not. The.landing.gear.door.is.attached.using.two.aluminum. over-tighten.the.screw.or.the.retract. brackets,.four.3mm.x.10mm.screws,.four.3mm.washers. will.bind.and.not.operate.correctly. and.four.3mm.nuts..Draw.a.centerline.down.the.backside. of.the.landing.gear.door.to.aid.in.alignment..Pre-drill.the.   Step 11 landing.gear.doors.for.the.screws.using.a.1/8".(3mm). With.the.retract.extended,.physically.check.to.make. drill.bit..Make.sure.the.location.of.the.aluminum.brackets. sure.the.retract.does.not.move.fore.or.aft.by.moving. does.not.interfere.with.the.operation.of.the.retracts. the.strut.as.shown.in.Step.10..Tighten.the.adjustment. screw.in.the.front.of.the.retract.to.eliminate.any. play.when.in.the.down.and.locked.position.   Step 12 If.you.notice.that.the.retract.has.play.when.fully. retracted,.it.may.be.necessary.to.tighten.the.adjustment. screw.on.the.retract.to.eliminate.this..The.screw. is.located.inside.the.retract,.so.it.will.have.to.be. removed.from.the.aircraft.to.make.this.adjustment. Note:.It.is.suggested.to.leave.the. gear.doors.off.when.flying.from. grass.or.other.rough.surfaces.
  • Page 12 Section 2: Aileron Installation Required Parts   Step 2 •.Outer.wing.panel.(L&R). •.Aileron.(left.and.right) Locate.three.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.. •.Nylon.clevis.(). •.Clevis.retainer.() of.each.hinge. •.CA.hinges.(6). •.#.x.3/4".screw.(6) •.#.x.3/8".sheet.metal.screw.(8) •.Servo.() •.Long.servo.arm.(JRPA1).() •.6".(153mm).pushrod.wire.() •.Control.horn.w/backplate.() •.Servo.Extension,.18".(458mm).().(JRPA099) •.. 3 /8".x.3/4".x.3/4".(9.5mm.x.19mm.x.19mm). servo.mounting.block.(4) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins •.Drill. •.6-minute.epoxy •.Ruler. •.Felt-tipped.pen   Step 3 •.Drill.bit:..
  • Page 13 Section 2: Aileron Installation     Step 4 Step 6 Slide.the.aileron.and.wing.together..The.gap.between. Firmly.grasp.the.wing.and.aileron.and.gently.pull. the.leading.edge.of.the.aileron.and.wing.should.be.a. on.the.aileron.to.ensure.the.hinges.are.secure.and. maximum.of.approximately.1/64".(.4mm)..Check.to. cannot.be.pulled.apart..Use.caution.when.gripping.the. make.sure.the.gap.at.the.ends.of.the.aileron.are.equal. wing.and.aileron.to.avoid.crushing.the.structure. and.the.aileron.can.move.without.rubbing.on.the.wing.   Step 7 Work.the.aileron.up.and.down.several.times.to.work. in.the.hinges.and.check.for.proper.movement. Note:.Do.not.use.CA.accelerator.during. the.hinging.process..The.CA.must.be. allowed.to.soak.into.the.hinge.to.provide. the.best.bond..Using.accelerator.will.not. provide.enough.time.for.this.process.   Step 5 Remove.the.T-pins.and.move.the.aileron.to.provide. the.best.access.to.the.hinge..Apply.thin.CA.to.each. hinge..Make.sure.the.hinge.is.fully.saturated.with. CA..Use.a.paper.towel.and.CA.remover/debonder.to. clean.up.any.excess.CA.from.the.wing.and/or.aileron..
  • Page 14 Section 2: Aileron Installation     Step 8 Step 10 Remove.the.aileron.hatch.from.the.wing..Remove. Locate.the.servo.mounting.blocks..Use.6-minute. the.covering.from.the.slot.for.the.aileron.horn. epoxy.to.glue.the.blocks.to.the.hatch..Let.the.epoxy. fully.cure.before.proceeding.to.the.next.step. Note:.The.aileron.servo.is.   mounted.directly.to.the.hatch. Step 11 Place.the.aileron.servo.between.the.mounting.   Step 9 blocks.and.use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the. location.of.the.four.servo.mounting.screws. Install.the.recommended.servo.hardware.(grommets. and.eyelets).supplied.with.the.servo..Cut.one.arm.off. a.long.half.servo.arm.(JRPA1).and.attach.it.to.the. servo.and.position.the.servo.onto.the.hatch.so.the. servo.arm.is.centered.in.the.notch..Once.satisfied,. mark.the.location.for.the.servo.mounting.blocks. Note:.The.servo.must.not.touch.the.hatch. in.order.to.isolate.engine.vibration. Note:.Before.mounting.the.servo,.it.is. suggested.to.electronically.center.the. servo.using.the.transmitter,.then.install.
  • Page 15 Section 2: Aileron Installation Note:.It.may.be.necessary.to.slightly.   Step 14 trim.one.of.the.servo.mounting. Tie.the.preinstalled.string.onto.the.servo.extension.. blocks.to.clear.the.servo.wire. Tie.a.small.weight.onto.the.string.at.the.root. of.the.outer.panel..Use.the.string.and.weight.   Step 12 to.pull.the.extension.out.of.the.tip.panel. Remove.the.servo.and.use.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.to. predrill.the.holes.for.the.servo.mounting.screws.marked. in.the.previous.step..Use.the.screws.supplied.with. the.servo.to.mount.it.to.the.servo.mounting.blocks.   Step 15 Place.the.hatch.cover.in.position.in.the.aileron. opening..Measure.in.1/8".(3mm).on.all.four. sides.of.the.hatch..Drill.four.1/16".(1.5mm).holes.   Step 13 at.the.intersections.of.the.lines.as.shown. Connect.an.18".(458mm).Servo.Lead.extension. Note:.Drill.through.the.servo.hatch.and.the. (JRPA099).to.the.servo.lead..Secure.the.connectors.by. underlying.hatch.mounts..Use.caution.not.to. tying.them.in.a.knot.using.dental.floss.(as.shown).or. accidentally.drill.through.the.top.of.the.wing.
  • Page 16 Section 2: Aileron Installation     Step 16 Step 17 Remove.the.servo.hatch.cover.and.re-drill.the.holes. Remove.the.back.plate.from.a.control.horn. using.a.5/64".(mm).drill.bit..Use.–3.drops.of.thin. using.side.cutters.or.a.sharp.hobby.knife. CA.to.harden.the.underlying.wood..This.will.prevent. the.screws.from.crushing.the.wood.when.they.are. tightened..Secure.the.hatch.using.four.#.x.3/8".screws.   Step 18 Position.the.control.horn.on.the.aileron.so.the. horn.aligns.with.the.aileron.servo.horn.and.the. aileron.hinge.line..Mark.the.position.for.the. mounting.holes.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.   Step 19 Drill.three.3/3".(.5mm).holes.at.the. locations.marked.in.the.previous.step.
  • Page 17 Section 2: Aileron Installation     Step 20 Step 22 Attach.the.control.horn.using.three.#.x.3/4". Center.the.aileron.servo.electronically.using.the. screws.and.the.control.horn.backplate. radio.system..Attach.the.pushrod.with.clevis.to. the.control.horn..Physically.place.the.aileron. control.surface.in.neutral..Mark.the.pushrod. where.it.crosses.the.holes.in.the.servo.arm.   Step 23 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. previous.step..Cut.the.wire.3/8".(9.5mm).above.the.bend.   Step 24 Use.a.5/64".(mm).drill.to.enlarge.the.outer.hole. in.the.servo.arm..Slide.the.wire.through.the.hole.. Secure.the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper. Note:.Cut.the.excess.screw.extending.from. the.control.horn.backplate.using.side.cutters.   Step 21 Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.nylon.clevis..Thread.a.clevis. onto.a.6".(153mm).pushrod.wire.a.minimum.of.10.turns. ...

  • Page 18: Section.3:.Joining.the.wing.panels

    Section 3: Joining the Wing Panels Required Parts   Step 2 •.Left.and.right.wing.panels. •.Center.wing.panel Without.using.any.glue,.test.fit.the.wing.panel.and.center. •.Wing.joiner.() panel.together.using.the.wing.joiner..The.panels.must. fit.together.without.any.gaps.top.or.bottom..If.any.gaps. Required Tools and Adhesives do.exist,.use.a.sanding.bar.to.lightly.sand.the.root.ribs. •.Masking.tape. •.30-minute.epoxy of.both.panels.until.the.panels.fit.together.perfectly. •.Epoxy.brush. •.Mixing.stick •.Rubbing.alcohol. •.Paper.towels •.Sealing.iron. •.Measuring.cup   Step 1 Test.the.fit.of.the.wing.joiner.into.the.outer.wing. panel.and.the.center.panel..The.forked.end.is. inserted.into.the.center.panel..The.joiner.should. slide.into.each.with.little.resistance..Lightly.sand. the.joiner.as.necessary.to.achieve.a.proper.fit.
  • Page 19 Section 3: Joining the Wing Panels Hint:.It.is.extremely.important.to.use.   Step 6 plenty.of.epoxy.when.joining.the.wing. Apply.a.generous.amount.of.epoxy.to.the.joiner. panels..It.will.also.be.helpful.to.use. cavity.and.root.rib.of.the.center.wing.panel. wax.paper.under.the.wing.joint.to.avoid. gluing.the.wing.to.your.work.surface.   Step 4 Mix.approximately.1.ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Using. an.epoxy.brush,.apply.a.generous.amount.of.epoxy. to.the.wing.joiner.cavity.of.the.outer.wing.panel. Note:.Be.careful.not.to.get.epoxy.in. the.area.of.the.retract.linkage.   Step 7 Apply.epoxy.to.the.exposed.portion.of.the.wing. joiner.and.to.the.root.wing.rib.of.both.panels.   Step 5 Completely.coat.the.section.of.the.wing.joiner.that.will. be.inserted.into.the.outer.panel.with.epoxy..Be.sure.to. apply.epoxy.to.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.joiner.also.. Insert.the.epoxy-coated.side.of.the.joiner.into.the. outer.wing.joiner.cavity.up.to.the.mark.on.the.joiner..
  • Page 20 Section 3: Joining the Wing Panels     Step 8 Step 10 Carefully.slide.the.wing.panels.together..Apply.enough. Once.the.epoxy.has.fully.cured,.use.a.sealing.iron.to.apply. pressure.to.firmly.seat.the.two.wing.panels.together,. the.trim.to.the.joint.between.the.outer.panel.and.center. causing.any.excess.epoxy.to.ooze.out.from.between. panel..Position.the.wing.so.the.tip.panel.is.up..The.weight. the.panels..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel. should.fall.to.the.center.where.it.can.be.retrieved.from.the. to.remove.the.excess.epoxy..Check.to.make.sure. opening.for.the.retract.servo..Pull.the.servo.lead.through. there.are.no.visible.gaps.between.the.panels.   Step 9 Use.masking.tape.to.securely.hold.the.wing. panels.together..Allow.the.epoxy.to.fully.cure. before.continuing.to.the.next.section.  Step 11 Repeat.Steps.1.through.10.for.the.remaining.wing.panel.

  • Page 21: Section.4:.Engine.installation

    Section 4: Engine Installation Required Parts  Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.Engine.mount.() Temporarily.attach.the.engine.using.four.8-3.x.1 ". •.8-3.nylon.lock.nut.(4). •.8-3.blind.nut.(4) socket.head.screws,.four.#8.washers.and.four.. nylon.lock.nuts. •.#8.washer.(8). •.Engine •.8-3.x.1 ".socket.head.screw.(4) •.8-3.x.1".socket.head.screw.(4) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Hex.wrench:.9/64". •.Ruler •.Adjustable.wrench. •.11/3".socket.wrench •.Drill.bit:.5/3".(4mm). •.Drill •.Phillips.screwdriver  Step 1 Locate.the.engine.mount.and.the.associated.hardware.. Temporarily.install.the.engine.mount.to.the.fuselage. using.four.8-3.x.1".socket.head.screws,.four.#8.washers. and.four.blind.nuts..Leave.the.bolts.loose.enough.not.to. ...
  • Page 22 Section 4: Engine Installation   Step 4 Step 6 Center.the.engine.mount.in.relation.to.the.oval.holes. Drill.a.5/3".(4mm).hole.in.former..that.corresponds. in.the.firewall..Tighten.the.bolts.holding.the.mount. to.the.location.of.the.hole.drilled.in.the.firewall. to.the.firewall..(Remember.to.make.sure.the.barbs.on. the.blind.nuts.go.into.the.backside.of.the.firewall.) Note:.Install.the.screws.and.blind.nuts. Note:.Make.sure.to.drill.the.hole.in.former. one.at.a.time.so.the.mount.doesn't. .far.enough.inside.the.fuselage.so.the.wing. change.positions.on.the.firewall. will.not.interfere.with.the.pushrod.tube.   Step 5 Step 7 Determine.the.proper.location.for.the.throttle.pushrod.. Test.fit.the.throttle.pushrod.tube.through.the. Mark.the.location.with.a.felt-tipped.pen..Remove. firewall,.through.former.,.and.into.the.fuselage.. the.engine.and.drill.the.firewall.for.the.pushrod. Once.satisfied.with.the.fit,.roughen.the.tube.using. tube.using.a.drill.and.5/3".(4mm).drill.bit. medium.sandpaper..Slide.the.tube.back.into.position. and.use.medium.CA.to.glue.it.to.the.firewall.
  • Page 23 Section 4: Engine Installation   Step 8 Step 9 Attach.the.“Z”.bend.on.the.throttle.pushrod.wire. Install.the.fuel.tank.into.the.fuselage..Place.small. onto.the.carburetor.arm..Slide.the.pushrod.wire.into. pieces.of.foam.where.the.fuel.tank.contacts. the.tube.and.secure.the.engine.to.the.firewall. the.formers..Make.any.necessary.supports.to. keep.the.tank.from.moving.during.flight. Note:.Make.sure.that.any.support. Note:.When.installing.the.fuel.tank,.make. braces.installed.will.not.interfere.with.the. sure.to.have.a.piece.of.foam.at.any.point. installation.of.the.wing.or.linkages. that.contacts.any.structure.inside.the. fuselage..Without.the.foam,.vibrations.will.be.  Step 10 transmitted.to.the.fuel.tank,.which.could.cause. Install.the.muffler..There.should.be.plenty.of.clearance. the.fuel.to.foam..In.turn,.you.will.not.get.the. between.the.muffler.and.firewall..Make.the.proper. optimum.performance.from.your.engine. connections.to.the.engine,.using.the.engine.manufacturer’s. instructions..If.you.are.using.a.four-stoke,.make.sure.to. route.the.crankcase.vent.to.the.outside.of.the.cowling. Hint:.The.fuel.tank.tubes.have.be.anodized. red.and.green..The.red.tube.is.associated.with. the.clunk,.which.goes.to.the.carburetor..the. green.tube.is.associated.with.the.muffler.

  • Page 24: Section.5:.Canopy.and.decal.installation

    Section 5: Canopy and Decal Installation Required Parts  Step 4 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Canopy Position.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Trace.around.the. •.#.x.1/".sheet.metal.screw.() canopy.and.onto.the.fuselage.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. Required Tools and Adhesives •.Canopy.glue. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo. •.Paper.towel •.Sandpaper.(medium.grit) •.1/7.U.S..WWII.Pilot.(HAN8311)  Step 1 Trim.the.instrument.decal.from.the.decal.sheet.. Place.the.instrument.panel.into.position..Use.Zap- A-Dap-A-Goo.to.glue.the.backrest.into.position.  Step 5 Lightly.sand.the.inside.edge.of.the.canopy.and. slightly.inside.the.line.drawn.on.the.fuselage.using. medium.sandpaper..Clean.both.the.fuselage.and. canopy.using.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.  Step 2 Install.a.pilot.of.your.choosing..We.used.the.
  • Page 25 Section 5: Canopy and Decal Installation   Step 6 Step 8 Apply.a.bead.of.Canopy.Glue.around.the.inside.edge.of. Cut.a.small.hole.in.the.upper.edge.of.the.fuselage.big. the.canopy..Position.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Use. enough.to.install.the.radio.mast..Remove.at.least.1/4". tape.to.hold.the.canopy.secure.until.the.glue.fully.cures. of.covering.from.the.mast,.and.then.insert.it.into.the. hole..Use.medium.CA.to.secure.the.mast.into.position.  Step 7 Note:.The.mast.is.optional..If.you.know. Apply.the.decals..Use.the.photos.on.the.box.to.aid.. the.mast.will.get.bumped.in.transport,. in.their.location. you.can.opt.to.leave.it.off.your.model.

  • Page 26: Section.6:.Cowling.installation

    Section 6: Cowling Installation Required Parts  Step 2 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Cowling Use.a.rotary.tool.to.remove.the.openings.in.the. •.#.x.1/".sheet.metal.screw.(4) cowling.to.allow.for.air.to.flow.to.the.engine. •.Dummy.radial.engine Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill. •.Sandpaper •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.1/8".(3mm) •.Hobby.scissors. •.6-minute.epoxy •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small). •.Cardstock •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Rubbing.alcohol •.Paper.towel •.Rotary.tool.with.sanding.drum  Step 1 Locate.the.dummy.radial.engine..Use.a.sharp. hobby.knife.to.trim.the.material.between.the.  Step 3 cylinders.and.bottom.as.shown..Leave.the.material. Use.medium.grit.sandpaper.to.sand.the.inside.of. above.the.cylinders.in.tact.for.strength..Remove.
  • Page 27 Section 6: Cowling Installation   Step 5 Step 7 Use.a.piece.of.cardstock.to.indicate.the.location.of.the. Remove.the.cowl.and.remove.the.necessary.material. engine.head,.needle.valve.and.cowl.mounting.blocks. to.fit.the.cowl.over.the.engine..Install.the.engine.back. onto.the.firewall.and.test.fit.the.cowl.over.the.engine.. Use.a.small.amount.of.threadlock.on.the.four.bolts. to.prevent.them.from.loosening.during.flight. Hint:.Start.by.removing.only.a.little. material.at.a.time..Work.until.the. cowl.fits.nicely.over.the.engine.  Step 8 Slide.the.cowling.onto.the.fuselage..Position. the.cowl.so.the.engine.drive.washer.is.1/8". (3mm).in.front.of.the.dummy.engine. Hint:.Remove.the.muffler.at.this. time.and.fit.the.cowl.to.it.later.  Step 6 Remove.the.engine..Position.the.cowl.onto.the.fuselage. so.it.is.5 ".(140mm).from.the.firewall..Transfer.the. location.for.the.engine.and.needle.valve.onto.the.cowl.
  • Page 28 Section 6: Cowling Installation  Step 9 Use.the.cardstock.from.Step.4.to.locate.the.positions.for. the.cowling.screws..The.goal.is.to.drill.into.the.center.of. the.cowl.mounting.blocks.for.the.four.screws.that.hold.the. cowling..Drill.the.locations.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.  Step 10 Enlarge.the.holes.drilled.in.the.cowling.using.a.. 1/8".(3mm).drill.bit.  Step 11 Attach.the.cowl.using.four.#.x.1/".sheet.metal.screws. Hint:.Apply.several.drops.of.CA.into.the.screw. holes.after.threading.the.screws.in.a.couple. of.times..This.will.harden.the.wood.and.keep. the.screws.from.loosening.during.flight.  Step 12 Attach.the.propeller.to.the.engine..An.A-Style.Propeller. Nut:.1 ".(TRUB150A).and.matching.adapter.for. the.engine.were.used.for.the.photos.on.the.box.

  • Page 29: Section.7:.Stabilizer.installation

    Section 7: Stabilizer Installation Required Parts  Step 2 •.Assembled.wing. •.Fuselage Use.the.two.1/4.x.1 ".socket.head.bolts.and.1/4". •.1/4-0.blind.nut.(). •.1/4".washer.() washers.to.attach.the.wing.to.the.fuselage. •.Stabilizer •.1/4-0.x.1 ".socket.head.bolt.() Required Tools and Adhesives •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Pliers •.Hex.wrench:.3/16". •.Hobby.knife •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Ruler •.Paper.towels. •.Mixing.sticks •.Measuring.cup. •.Epoxy.brush •.Rubbing.alcohol  Step 1 Locate.the.two.1/4-0.blind.nuts..Mix.a.small. amount.of.30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.  Step 3 barbs.of.the.blind.nut..Use.pliers.to.install.the.
  • Page 30 Section 7: Stabilizer Installation   Step 4 Step 6 Slide.the.stab.into.the.fuselage,.making.sure.the. Check.to.make.sure.the.wing.and.stabilizer.are.parallel.. stabilizer.is.as.far.forward.as.possible..Center.the. If.they.are.not,.lightly.sand.the.opening.in.the.fuselage. stab.in.the.opening.by.measuring.the.distance. for.the.stab.until.the.stab.is.parallel.to.the.wing. from.the.fuselage.to.each.tip..The.stab.is.aligned. when.both.measurements.are.identical.  Step 7 After.verifying.the.alignment.of.the.stabilizer,.use.a.felt- Hint:.Place.the.elevators.in.position.on.the. tipped.pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage.on.the.stab. stabilizer.to.help.in.centering.the.stabilizer..DO. NOT.glue.the.hinges.until.instructed.to.do.so.  Step 5 Check.the.distance.from.each.stab.tip.to. each.wing.tip..These.measurements.must. be.equal.for.the.stab.to.be.aligned.
  • Page 31 Section 7: Stabilizer Installation   Step 8 Step 9 Remove.the.stab.and.use.a.hobby.knife.with.a.new.blade. Slide.the.stabilizer.partially.back.into.the.slot..Mix.. to.remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines. 1/.ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.epoxy.to.the.top.. just.drawn..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.to. and.bottom.of.the.exposed.wood.of.the.stabilizer..Slide.the. remove.the.lines.once.they.are.no.longer.needed. stabilizer.the.rest.of.the.way.into.the.slot.in.the.fuselage.. Double-check.the.alignment.to.verify.it’s.correct..Remove. any.excess.epoxy.using.a.paper.towel.and.rubbing. alcohol..Allow.the.epoxy.to.fully.cure.before.continuing. Note:.Use.care.not.to.cut.into.the.underlying. wood.and.weaken.the.structure..Doing. so.could.cause.the.stab.to.fail.in.flight,. resulting.in.the.loss.of.your.airplane. Hint:.Use.a.soldering.iron.or.hot. knife.as.an.alternative.to.a.hobby. knife.to.melt.the.covering.

  • Page 32: Section.8:.Installing.the.elevators

    Section 8: Installing the Elevators Required Parts   Step 3 •.Elevator.joiner.wire. •.CA.hinge.(6) Mix.1/.ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the. •.Fuselage.assembly groove.and.hole.in.the.elevator.half..Insert.the.elevator. joiner.wire..Press.the.elevator.against.the.stabilizer.so. •.Elevator.(left.and.right) that.the.hinge.gap.between.the.elevator.and.stabilizer.is. Required Tools and Adhesives roughly.1/64".(.4mm)..Remove.the.T-pins.and.remove.any. •.Thin.CA. •.T-Pins excess.epoxy.using.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel. •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Medium.sandpaper Note:.You.can.combine.the.previous.step.with.   Step 1 the.following.step.if.you.like..This.will.hold. the.elevator.in.position.while.the.epoxy.cures. Remove.the.covering.from.the.slot.in.the.elevator.. Locate.three.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.   Step 4 the.hinges..Place.the.hinges.into.the.elevator.half.

  • Page 33: Section.9:.Installing.the.rudder

    Section 9: Installing the Rudder Required Parts  Step 2 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Rudder Push.the.tail.wheel.until.the.wheel.collar.is.against.the. •.CA.hinge.(3). •.Tail.wheel.wire bracket.inside.the.fuselage..Measure.1 ".(35mm).up. from.the.fuselage.and.mark.the.tail.wheel.wire..Position. Required Tools and Adhesives the.wire.so.the.tail.wheel.will.be.parallel.to.the.runway.. •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins Make.a.90-degree.bend.in.the.wire.at.the.mark.so.the. •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Medium.sandpaper wire.will.extend.into.the.rudder..Cut.the.excess.wire.so. •.Hobby.knife. •.Rubbing.alcohol only.1".(5mm).extends.past.the.rear.edge.of.the.fin. •.Hex.wrench. •.Ruler •.Mixing.sticks. •.Paper.towel  Step 1 Remove.the.covering.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.and. behind.the.fin.using.a.sharp.hobby.knife..Slide.the.tail.
  • Page 34 Section 9: Installing the Rudder   Step 5 Step 8 Locate.three.CA.hinges.and.place.a.T-pin.in.the.center. Check.to.make.sure.the.rudder.moves.freely..Apply. of.each.hinge..Place.the.hinges.into.the.rudder. thin.CA.to.both.sides.of.the.hinges..Make.sure.to. saturate.the.hinge.and.don’t.use.accelerator.  Step 6  Step 9 Test.fit.the.rudder.to.the.fin.and.tail.wheel.wire..The. gap.between.the.rudder.and.fin.should.be.a.maximum. Once.the.CA.and.epoxy.have.fully.cured,.gently.pull.on. of.approximately.1/64".(.4mm)..Check.the.movement. the.fin.and.rudder.to.make.sure.the.hinges.are.well.glued.. of.the.rudder.to.make.sure.it.clears.the.fin. Flex.the.rudder.a.few.times.to.break.in.the.hinges.  Step 10 Loosen.the.setscrew.in.the.wheel.collar.and.slide.it. tightly.against.the.bracket.inside.the.fuselage..This. prevents.loads.from.landing.on.the.rudder.hinges.  Step 7 Remove.the.rudder.from.the.fin..Mix.1/.ounce.of.. 30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.groove.and.hole.. in.the.rudder..Insert.the.rudder.control.rod..Remove.any.

  • Page 35: Section.10:.Radio.installation

    Section 10: Radio Installation Required Parts Important:.Apply.–3.drops.of.thin. CA.onto.each.servo.screw.to.prevent. •.Nylon.clevis.(). •.Nylon.wire.keeper.() them.from.vibrating.loose.in.flight. •.Nylon.control.horn.(3). •.-56.x.1/".screw.(6) •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Servo.w/hardware.(3)  Step 2 •.Quick.connector. •.Receiver Use.6-minute.epoxy.to.glue.the.servo.tray.inside. •.Quick.connector.backplate. •.Receiver.battery the.fuselage..Make.sure.there.is.a.good.bond. •.Pushrod.wire.(9 ").(756mm).() between.the.formers.and.servo.tray.to.prevent.it. •.3mm.setcrews. •.1/4".(6mm).foam from.coming.loose.during.the.life.of.the.aircraft. •.Switch.harness Required Tools and Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Thin.CA •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Hobby.knife •.Ruler. •.Drill •..
  • Page 36 Section 10: Radio Installation     Step 4 Step 6 Thread.a.clevis.onto.a.9 ".(756mm).pushrod.wire.a. Remove.the.back.plate.from.a.control.horn.using. minimum.of.10.turns. side.cutters.or.a.sharp.hobby.knife..Position.the. control.horn.on.the.rudder.so.the.horn.aligns. with.the.hinge.line..Mark.the.position.for.the. mounting.holes.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.   Step 5 Remove.the.covering.on.the.fuselage.to.expose.the. end.of.the.pushrod.tube..Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.   Step 7 pre-installed.pushrod.tube.inside.the.fuselage. Drill.three.3/3".(.5mm).holes.through.the.rudder. at.the.locations.marked.in.the.previous.step..Place. –3.drops.of.thin.CA.into.the.hole.to.harden.the. wood..Repeat.this.for.each.of.the.three.holes. Note:.It.may.be.difficult.to.locate.the. pushrod.tube..Slide.the.pushrod.wire.from. the.inside.of.the.fuselage.and.note.where.the. covering.is.displaced.to.locate.the.tube.
  • Page 37 Section 10: Radio Installation     Step 8 Step 9 Attach.the.control.horn.using.three.-56.x.1/".screws. Center.the.rudder.servo.electronically.using.the.radio. and.the.control.back.plate. system..Install.a.servo.arm.onto.the.rudder.servo..Attach. the.pushrod.with.clevis.to.the.control.horn..Physically. place.the.rudder.control.surface.in.neutral..Mark.the. pushrod.where.it.crosses.the.holes.in.the.servo.arm.   Step 10 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. previous.step..Cut.the.wire.3/8".(9.5mm).above.the.bend.
  • Page 38 Section 10: Radio Installation    Step 11 Step 14 Drill.out.the.hole.in.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64". Center.the.throttle.stick.and.trim.with.both.the. (mm).drill.bit.then.slide.the.wire.through.the. receiver.and.transmitter.on..Slide.the.throttle. outer.hole.in.the.rudder.servo.arm..Secure. pushrod.through.the.connector.and.install.the. the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper. throttle.servo.arm.in.the.neutral.position.   Step 12 Step 15 Repeat.Steps.4.through.11.for.the.elevator.. Move.the.servo.to.the.throttle.closed.position.using. pushrod.installation. the.radio.system..Manually.move.the.throttle.arm. on.the.carburetor.to.the.closed.position..Use.a.3mm.  Step 13 setscrew.to.secure.the.throttle.pushrod.wire. Use.a.5/64".(mm).drill.bit.to.drill.a.hole.in.the.throttle. servo.arm..Attach.a.quick.connector.to.the.servo. arm.using.quick.connector.washers.and.retainers.  Step 16 Check.the.movement.of.the.throttle.to.verify.there.

  • Page 39: Adjusting.the.engine

    Adjusting the Engine   Step 1 Step 3 Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your. Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles. engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break-in.procedure. reliably,.transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle. settings..Only.when.this.is.achieved.should.  Step 2 any.plane.be.considered.ready.for.flight. At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich. setting.at.full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low- speed.needle.so.that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved. Control Throws The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as. Aileron. 9/16".(14mm).up. 9/16".(14mm).down closely.as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather. Note:.Aileron.throw.is.measured.at.the. than.making.large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio.. inboard.trailing.edge.of.the.aileron. By.moving.the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control. horn.toward.the.outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease. Elevator. 7/16".(11mm).up. 1/".(13mm).down the.amount.of.control.throw.of.the.control.surface.. Moving.it.toward.the.control.surface.will.increase.the. Note:.Elevator.throw.is.measured.at.the. amount.of.throw..Moving.the.pushrod.wire.at.the.servo. inboard.trailing.edge.of.the.elevator.

  • Page 40: Recommended.cg

    Recommended CG An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight. is.properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially. important.when.various.engines.are.mounted. Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! The.recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(CG).location.for. the.F6F.Hellcat.is.5 ".(134mm).behind.the.leading. edge.of.the.wing.against.the.fuselage..Make.sure.the. gear.is.retracted.when.checking.the.CG,.as.the.CG. will.change.depending.on.the.gear.position..Make. sure.the.aircraft.is.inverted.when.measuring.the.CG.. If.necessary,.move.the.battery.pack.or.add.weight.to. either.the.nose.or.the.tail.until.the.correct.balance. is.achieved..Stick-on.weights.are.available.at.your. local.hobby.store.and.work.well.for.this.purpose. Preflight Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your. Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the.control. airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with. surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct.direction.and. your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions. with.the.recommended.throws)..Test.run.the.engine.and. provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio. make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly.from.idle.to.full.throttle. should.be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying. and.back..Also.ensure.the.engine.is.tuned.according. to.the.manufacturer's.instructions,.and.it.will.run. consistently.and.constantly.at.full.throttle.when.adjusted. Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and. clevises.to.make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good. condition..Replace.any.items.that.would.be.considered. questionable..Failure.of.any.of.these.components. in.flight.would.mean.the.loss.of.your.aircraft.

  • Page 41: 006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any. GENERAL device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile. 1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned. of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,. events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations. explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke. until.it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having. bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled. been.previously,.successfully.flight.tested. balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching. ).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately. a.projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are. 400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without. rockets.flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model. notifying.the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right- Rocketry.Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached. of-way.and.avoid.flying.in.the.proximity.of.full- (as.per.JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for. scale.aircraft..Where.necessary,.an.observer.shall. Air.Show.Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory. be.utilized.to.supervise.flying.to.avoid.having. Committee.(document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In. models.fly.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft. any.case,.models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary. 3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety. means.of.propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum. rules.for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not. weight.of.3.3.pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A. willfully.and.deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a. model.aircraft.is.defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or. careless,.reckless.and/or.dangerous.manner. without.engine,.not.able.to.carry.a.human.being.) 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.
  • Page 42 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more. Organized RC Racing Event are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,. 10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule. even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any. Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete. circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require. in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of. a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may. finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner. be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for. A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which. each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from. contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course: interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference. 1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must. test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved. properly.wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,. and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of. DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or.NOCSAE.approved.or. agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two. comparable.standard.while.on.the.racecourse. or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.().AMA.clubs.and. ..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except. individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA. for.the.starter.and.their.assistant. Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members. 3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond. 6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement. the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.

  • Page 43: Notes

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