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Dynaflite Bird of Time Instruction Manual

Unlimited class 3-meter arf sailplane
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READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE
ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
Wingspan: 117 in. [2972mm]
Wing Area: 1050 sq in [67.73 dm
Weight: 60 oz [1700 g]
Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/sq ft [25.0 g/dm
Length: 49 in. [1245mm]
Radio: 2-Channel with 2 servos
Dynaflite
®
guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Dynaflite's liability exceed the original cost of the
purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without
notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the final assembly or material used for 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. 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.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2003
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WARRANTY
Instruction Manual
DYFZ5000 for DYFA0500 V1.0
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P .O. Box 788
Urbana, IL 61803
(217) 398-8970
productsupport@dynaflite.com

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  • Page 1 In no case shall Dynaflite’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Dynaflite reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Dynaflite has no control over the final assembly or material used for final P .O. Box 788...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in Thank you for purchasing the Dynaflite Bird of first-class condition. Time ARF . The Bird of Time ARF is a lightweight, high performance model that has great soaring 5. You must correctly install all R/C and other qualities.

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    R/C pilot. The Bird of Time ARF requires a two-channel radio with two servos and a receiver. A standard receiver can be used, but you will...

  • Page 4: Building Supplies

    This is a number six screw that hobby tools, here is the list of items used to is 3/4" [19mm] long. build the Bird of Time ARF . Great Planes Pro™ CA and epoxy glue is recommended. Machine screws are designated by a number, threads per inch and a length.

  • Page 5: Ordering Replacement Parts

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF , use the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. Replacement parts are available only as listed. Not all parts are available separately. Replacement parts are not available from Product Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order/Internet order firms.

  • Page 6: Kit Contents

    Dynaflite Product Support Telephone: (217) 398-8970 Fax: (217) 398-7721 E-mail: productsupport@greatplanes.com You can also check our web site at www.dynaflite.com for the latest Bird of Time updates. Kit Contents (Photographed) 1 Left Wing Panel 5 Left & Right Stabilizer 9 Rudder...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    dihedral brace into the right outer wing tip panel. ASSEMBLY It should be a tight fit. Also insert one of the short 1" [25.4mm] metal anti-rotation pins into the panel. Test fit the panel to the wing center section. Assemble the Wing Be sure the dihedral brace and anti-rotation pin fit properly and that the wing tip panel fits tightly to the center section.

  • Page 8: Install The Tow Hook Mount

    draw the outline of the plate on the TE. Remove the bottom of the fuselage. The first hole should the covering 1/16" [1.6mm] inside the lines and be 15" aft of the nose. Carefully drill a 1/8" glue the plate in place with medium CA. Be [3.2mm] hole at each of the four marks.

  • Page 9: Install The Rudder

    holes for the screws and mount the control horn Install the Rudder to the rudder with the 2-56 x 5/8" [15.9mm] machine screws and the nylon back plate. Note that the holes in the front of the control horn (for the clevis) are in line with the hinge line.

  • Page 10: Assemble The Horizontal Stab

    installed the completed stab on the model, you Assemble the Horizontal Stab may want to glue these wires permanently into one of the stab halves with thin CA. This will make it harder to misplace the wires. 1. Cut the covering from the two small holes in the bottom of the left and right stab halves.
  • Page 11 the threaded end of the elevator pushrod. Cut the width of your servo. Glue the blocks to the servo arm so that there is only one arm left. Plug fuselage side with a 6-minute epoxy. Do not get the servo into the elevator connector of the any epoxy on the servo.

  • Page 12: Install The Receiver

    protect the receiver and hold it in place. Note: The receiver can also be mounted in the nose if required for balancing the model. 2. Route the receiver antenna to the second tube in the fuselage. Push the antenna into the tube making sure the antenna goes down the full length of the tube.

  • Page 13: Prepare The Model For Flying

    To decrease the control surface throw, do the opposite. Set up the Bird of Time so it has the PREPARE THE MODEL FOR FLYING following control surface throws: Set the Control Throws HIGH ELEVATOR: 9/16"...

  • Page 14: Balance The Model (C.g.)

    the tail, it can be stuck inside the servo Balance the Model (C.G.) compartment. If weight is required in the nose, use epoxy to hold it in place inside the nose. IMPORTANT: 4. After placing weight on the model where More than any other factor, the C.G.

  • Page 15: Charge The Batteries

    Charge the Batteries AMA SAFETY CODE (E XCERPT Be certain the transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged. Follow the battery charging Read and abide by the following Academy of instructions that came with your radio control Model Aeronautics Official Safety Code: system to charge the batteries.

  • Page 16: Find A Safe Place To Fly

    No matter how stable or The best place to fly any model is at an AMA “forgiving” the Bird of Time is, attempting to chartered club field. Club fields are set up for R/C...
  • Page 17 (not banked left or right). Point the model into speed. Instead, allow the sailplane to establish a the wind with the pilot ( that would be you! ) gradual descent. Concentrate on keeping it standing behind the plane. As the assistant heading into the wind toward the runway.
  • Page 18 Micro Servo FUTM0041 It measures just 0.85” x Easy assembly and all-wood quality are Dynaflite trademarks that 0.43” x 0.78” , but the help make the 78" span Daydream an ideal model for 2-meter S3106 delivers excellent sailplane piloting. The one-piece, 78" wing with its Selig S3021 power and speed for its airfoil delivers exceptional lift and stability.
  • Page 19 BUILDING NOTES Kit Purchased Date: ___________________ Date Construction Finished: ___________ Where Purchased: ____________________ Finished Weight: ______________________ Date Construction Started:_____________ Date of First Flight:____________________ FLIGHT LOG...
  • Page 20 FLIGHT LOG...

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