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Phoenix Model SBD DAUNTLESS Instruction Manual

Gp/ep size .46-.55 arf scale 1:8
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SBD DAUNTLESS
GP/EP SIZE .46-.55 ARF SCALE 1:8
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1440mm (56.7in)
- Length: 1140mm (44.9 in)
- Flying weight: 3000-3300 g
- Wing area: 42 dm2
- Wing loading: 78g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Mechanic retract (included)
- Spinner size: scale type (not included)
- Radio: 6 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 7 standard servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap; 1 elevator;
1 rudder; 1 throttle; and 1 low profile servo retract
(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: 115 mm (4.5 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: 20mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 30mm right/left, 15% expo
- Control throw Flap: 15-20 mm down
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Military
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .46-.55 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 4-6 cells / 4000 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 50-80A (not included)

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS GP/EP SIZE .46-.55 ARF SCALE 1:8 SPECIFICATION - Engine: .46-.55 / 2-stroke or .52/4-stroke glow - Wingspan: 1440mm (56.7in) engine (not included) - Motor: brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W, - Length: 1140mm (44.9 in) 480 KV (not included) - Flying weight: 3000-3300 g - Gravity CG: 115 mm (4.5 in) Back from the leading...

  • Page 2: Tools And Supplies Needed

    This will assure proper assembly. The TEMPORARY PIN SBD DAUNTLESS GP/EP SIZE .46-.55 ARF SCALE TO KEEP HINGE 1:8 is hand made from natural materials, every plane CENTERED is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.

  • Page 3: Installing The Aileron Servos

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 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 SBD DAUNTLESS 3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn 2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control on the opposite aileron. horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 4) Insert the dihedral brace into one wing half up to the centerline. Wipe off any excess epoxy that may have squeezed out of the joint using paper towels. Wing Assembly *Note* We highly recommend using 30 Minute...

  • Page 6: Installing The Landing Gear

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 8) When the epoxy has cured, carefully remove the 2. Remove the covering from the bottom of the wing and trim a slot onto the wheel well. masking tape from the wing. 9) Peel off the backing from the self adhesive covering strip used to cover the center section wing joint seam.
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 8. Install the adjustable servo connector to the 5. Install and secure the retract gear into the wing. servo arm of the servo retract gear. Screw 6. Secure the wheel. Screw Screw 7. Secure the wheel cover.

  • Page 8: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS Draw a centerline 3. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot. Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but don't glue anything yet. Retract and the gear is closed.

  • Page 9: Tail Gear Installation

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 8. 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 10 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 6. Cut away the tail gear. 3. Make a slot for tail gear. 25mm 22mm 7. Insert and glue the tail gear to the rudder using epoxy glue. Remover the covering Glue with epoxy 4. Slide the tail gear through the fuselage.

  • Page 11: Engine Installation

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS ENGINE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE ENGINE INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD HOUSING Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been 1. Install the engine mount. pre-bend in to a "Z" bend at the factory. This "Z"...
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS FUEL TANK INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory. 2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is calculated by how the weighted clunk should...

  • Page 13: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS 8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank compartment and through the pre-drilled hole Throttle servo Elevator servo in the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place.

  • Page 14: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS Control horn elevator Metal domino INSTALLING THE RUDDER PUSHROD 7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis. 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side of the fuselage.

  • Page 15: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS INSTALLING THE THROTTLE Drill two holes through the rudder using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place. 1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of one servo 7.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS open and close the canopy 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl and the side edges of the firewall. 5. Using a 3mm drill bit, enlarge the four holes in...

  • Page 17: Lateral Balance

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS LATERAL BALANCE After you have balanced a plane on the C.G. You should laterally balance it. Doing this will help the airplane track straighter. 1. Turn the airplane upside down. Attach one loop of heavy string to the engine crankshaft and one to the tail wheel wire.

  • Page 18: Flight Preparation Pre Flight Check

    Instruction Manual SBD DAUNTLESS FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
  • Page 19 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 20 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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