Summary of Contents for Goldwing Corvus Racer 540 30CC
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Corvus Racer 540 30 CC Specifications Wing Span 74”(1880mm) Length 68”(1728mm) Wing Area 69.2 Flying Weight 9.7-11lbs(4400g-5000g) Glow 91-1.20(2C) 1.10-1.40(4C ) Gasoline 26-35 cc gas Radio 4CH/5-6 servos Description - Carbon Fiber : Wing tube and sleeves , Landing gear, Tail gear ; - Fiberglass servo arms , horn, and reinforced mounting - Scale read deck - Canister-ready tunnel...
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Unpacking Carefully unpack the model making sure to cut any c overing on the model if using a sharp knife. Inspect each item to make sure no transit damage has occurred . If you are not happy with any part or are unsure , please contact the Dealer that you purchas -ed from.
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Landing Gear Assembly ● To help prevent the fuselage from being damaged while the model is being assembl -ed we recommend fitting the landing gear first. Note -Before beginning assembly be sure to determine your left and right wheels pants. ●...
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● Insert the protruding bolts through the landing gear hole. ● Tighten up using a washer and lock nut. ● Repeat for other side. Horizontal Stab ● First , remove the covering where the elevator horns fit into the stab, use either a soldering iron or a sharp hobby knife.
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● Glue the horns in place using epoxy glue. Put a bolt through the ball joint hole to make sure that the horns stay in alignment while drying. ● Before fitting the elevator servo fix an extension lead so that the wire can be routed through the cardboard tube wire holder in the fuselage.
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● Re-fit the elevator servo and secure it in with servo screws after the . Glue fully dries. ● Centre the servo using your TX, and fit a servo arm. Use either an aftermarket arm or attach the arms that were supplied to a servo head. Screw ball joints onto the pushrod (use pliers to hold pushrod) and bolt in place with supplied bolts.
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● Sand the area on the horn that fits inside the rudder so the glue bonds better ● Glue the rudder hinges into both the rudder and fin using epoxy glue. Remember to use Vaseline on the hinge joint. While drying , use tape to keep it in alignment.
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● The closed loop wires are assembled in the plane; attach the rear ball joints to the rudder. Do this to both sides. ● Fit the arm onto the rudder servo and crimp the wires to a taut tension Tail Gear ●...
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● Drill a hole in the base of the rudder for the rudder steering guide. ● Before gluing with C.A. glue, place it over the thin rod. Aileron Servos ● The ailerons on the wings are pre-glued. Check each one by gently pulling to make sure that they are secure ●...
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● If required, use a servo extension with the servo remember to use a servo plug clip. ● Fit the servo and centre the servo arm. ● Using the pushrod supplied Ball links onto each end. The correct length will leave the aileron lined up to the inner part still attached to the wing.
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Gas Engine ● From the template that came with the engine, use the cross axis on the engine box to mark the mounting holes. ● Check the diameter of the required bolts and drill accordingly. ● Mount the engine with the stand offs to the bulkhead. Remember to use large washers on the inside to spread the load and use plenty of thread lockers.
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● Cut out the area for the engine cylinder head and the exhaust outlet on a piece of thin card and tape this to the fuselage at one end. ● Remove the engine and fit the cowl, then fold the card back over. ●...
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● Install the engine box cover plate once all connections have been made for the engine. Electric ● Assemble the supplied electric motor box and bolt to the engine bulkhead. ● Depending on the length of your motor you may need to use the supplied round plywood spacers to achieve the correct length for the motor .
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● A convenient place to mount the RX is just in front of the rudder servo. Ensure that it is mounted on Velcro and strapped down. Canopy ● The canopy is held in place with the 2 thumb screws. Ensure these are tight before flying Set-up We highly recommend the use of both dual rates and exponential.
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