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Phoenix Model DECATHLON MK2 Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1669mm (65.7in)
- Length: 1229mm (48.43 in)
- Flying weight: 3300-3400 gr
- Wing area: 44.2 dm2
- Wing loading: 67g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Aluminum main gear and
spring tail gear (included)
- Spinner size: Plastic 58mm (included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 5 standard servo: 2 aileron; 1 elevator;
1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
4.8-6V / 800-1200mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
Instruction Manual
- Engine: .46-.55 / 2-stroke or .52/4-stroke
glow engine (not included)
- Motor: brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W,
480 KV (not included)
- Gravity CG: 75 mm (2.9 in) Back from the
leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 8mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 8mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 25mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 40mm right/left, 15% expo
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Civilian
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .46-.55 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 6 cells / 4000 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 50-80A (not included)

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual SPECIFICATION - Engine: .46-.55 / 2-stroke or .52/4-stroke - Wingspan: 1669mm (65.7in) glow engine (not included) - Length: 1229mm (48.43 in) - Motor: brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W, - Flying weight: 3300-3400 gr 480 KV (not included) - Wing area: 44.2 dm2 - Gravity CG: 75 mm (2.9 in) Back from the - Wing loading: 67g/dm2 leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage...

  • Page 2: Tools And Supplies Needed

    TEMPORARY PIN before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The TO KEEP HINGE DECATHLON MK2 GP/EP Size .46-.55 SCALE 1:6 CENTERED ARF is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.

  • Page 3: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets 1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the onto the aileron servo.

  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn 8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the on the opposite aileron. hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a modeling knife. When cutting through the covering to remove it,...

  • Page 6: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 5. When you are sure that everything is a aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in 1. Using a modeling knife, remove the covering on the mounting platform and to the vertical the top of the fuselage for the vertical stabilizer.

  • Page 7: Installing The Wheel Pants

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 Screws Clasps 16mm flat washer INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS 1. Locate the wheel pants from the hardware bag. Mark the locations of the mounting axles onto the wheel pants. The locations of the two mounting holes are the middle of the wheel opening, on right side, left side and 10mm from the bottom of the wheel pant.

  • Page 8: Installing The Motor And Battery

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 INSTALLING THE MOTOR AND BATTERY Installing the electric motor This model can fly with electric, here is our recommended for set up the system. - Motor brushless: Rimfire .46 - .55 - Lipo cells: 6 cells / 4000 - 5500 mAh.

  • Page 9: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 Atter confirming the direction (see front view of fuel tank). Insert and tighten the screw. 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of the flashing around the tank opening using a Battery modeling knife.

  • Page 10: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the threaded end of the pushrod until it reaches the exit slot. Carefully reach in with a small screw driver and guide the pushrod out of the exit slot.

  • Page 11: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 8. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire 5. The control horn should be mounted on the left cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the with the rudder pushrod.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine. 2. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler.

  • Page 13: Installing The Wing Strut

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 INSTALLING THE wing strut The wing strut was installed as the picutre below. - Install the aluminum plate. Cowl area cutout for proper airflow to carburetor. FINAL ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE SPINNER Aluminum plate Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone.

  • Page 14: Installing The Door

    Instruction Manual DECATHLON MK2 NOTE: When flying with EP (Electric), please trim the leg (or foot) of pilot figure. (Or remove the pilot figure 475mm because they will touch the battery). 80mm INSTALLING THE DOOR 490mm 105mm 1. That is the final working. Attach the door to the fuselage by two CA hinge and glue the hinge by C.A glue.

  • Page 15: Control Throws

    Follow this procedure until the 6. Properly balance the propeller. wing stays level when you lift the airplane. We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and once again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model's product.
  • Page 16 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...

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