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Phoenix Model SONIC Instruction Manual

Low wing mk2 gp/ep.25-.32 arf scale 1:10
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LOW WING MK2 GP/EP.25-.32 ARF SCALE 1:10
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1340mm (52.7in)
- Length: 1040mm (40.9 in)
- Flying weight: 1800-2000 gr
- Wing area: 27 dm2
- Wing loading: 79g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: V-kote film
- Spinner size: Plastic 53mm (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
- Engine: .25-.32 / 2-stroke (not included)

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SONIC
- Motor: brushless outrunner 1200W, 800 KV
(not included)
- Gravity CG: 65-70 mm (2.5-2.7 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: Low wing sport
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .32 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 3cells / 2000-3000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 30-40A (not included)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual SONIC LOW WING MK2 GP/EP.25-.32 ARF SCALE 1:10 SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 1340mm (52.7in) - Motor: brushless outrunner 1200W, 800 KV - Length: 1040mm (40.9 in) (not included) - Flying weight: 1800-2000 gr - Gravity CG: 65-70 mm (2.5-2.7 in) Back from...

  • Page 3: Tools And Supplies Needed

    This will assure proper assembly. The SONIC LOW WING MK2 GP/EP.25-.32 ARF SCALE 1:10 is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.

  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the servo box for each of the four mounting screws.

  • Page 5: Wing Assembly

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 2) Test fit the dihedral brace into each wing half. The brace should slide in easily up to the centerline you drew. If it does not, use 220 grit sandpaper with a sanding block and sand down the edges and ends of the brace until the proper fit is obtained.

  • Page 6: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 7) Mix a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Coat the exposed half of the dihedral brace, the wing joiner box and both root ribs with epoxy. Slide the two wing halves together and carefully align them at the leading and trailing edges.

  • Page 7: Installing The Vertical Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 7. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the masking tape or T-pins used to hold the stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that were not filled previously and clean up the excess using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.

  • Page 8: Installing The Landing Gear

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 4. Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using Remove the covering a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90 degree to the horizontal stabilizer. 5. When you are sure that everything is a aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.

  • Page 9: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual sonic lw INSTALLING THE ENGINE 6. The preinstalled wire steering pushrod has a factory made Z-Bend on the front end of it. 1. Install the engine mount to the fuselage. Connect the nylon steering arm to this pushrod. The pushrod should be installed in the outermost hole in the steering arm.

  • Page 10: Fuel Tank Installation

    Instruction Manual sonic lw Battery FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the fuel tank. Screw Atter confirming the direction (see front view of fuel tank). Insert and tighten the screw. 2. Slide the fuel tank in the fuselage using foam rubber to cushion the tank, and route the fuel lines out the hole in the firewall.

  • Page 11: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 3. Working from inside the fuselage, slide the To carburator 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 12: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual sonic lw 11. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about 8mm beyond the bend. 12. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm.

  • Page 13: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction Manual sonic lw FINAL ASSEMBLY 13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the INSTALLING THE SPINNER servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the rudder.

  • Page 14: Lateral Balance

    Instruction Manual sonic lw BALANCING Elevator Aileron Rudder 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced 25mm correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. 10mm 10mm 40mm THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 65-70mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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