Phoenix Model Tiger 3 Instruction Manual
Phoenix Model Tiger 3 Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model Tiger 3 Instruction Manual

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We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and one again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
Wingspan : 1510mm (59.45 in)
Length
: 1250mm (49.2 in)
Weight
: 2400gr - 2600gr
Engine
: 40 - 46 two stroke / 52 four stroke
Radio
: 4 channel / 5 servos standard

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  • Page 1 Engine : 40 - 46 two stroke / 52 four stroke Radio : 4 channel / 5 servos standard We wish you many enjoyable flights with your plane and one again thank you for your choosing a Phoenix Model products.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual tiger KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly KIT CONTENTS AIR FRAME ASSEMBLIES elevator control system...
  • Page 4: Safety Precaution

    This will assure proper assembly. The TIGER 3 is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made. However, you should find the fit superior and assembly simple.
  • Page 5: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual tiger 7. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about 4mm beyond the bend. Silicone Tube 8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm.
  • Page 6: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual tiger 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. Draw a center line When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering it's self.
  • Page 7: Landing Gear Installation

    Instruction Manual tiger stabilizer mounting area. Apply epoxy to the lower rudder hinge. Set the stabilizer in place and re-align. Double check all of your Remove measurements once more before the epoxy the covering cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
  • Page 8: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual tiger 3. Test fit the two main gear wires into the 7. Locate the nose gear wire. Slide the nose gear channels. When satisfied with the fit, secure wire up through the lower portion of the nose the wires in place using the four nylon straps gear block, then through the nylon steering arm, and eight 3*12mm sheet metal screws.
  • Page 9: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual tiger 7. Using a modeling knife, cut 3 lengths of fuel line 150mm long. Connect 2 lines to the 2 vent tubes and 1 line to the fuel pickup tube in the stopper. 8. Feed three lines through the fuel tank compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in down thrust the firewall.
  • Page 10: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual tiger 13. Insert the 90 degree bend up through the hole Rudder servo in the servo arm, install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape the elevator halves.
  • Page 11: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction Manual tiger 4. Install the clevis on the rudder pushrod. Make sure 6mm of thread shows inside the clevis. 5. The control horn should be mounted on the left side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with the rudder pushrod.
  • Page 12: Final Assembly

    Instruction Manual tiger FINAL ASSEMBLY Do not permanently secure the receiver and battery until after balancing the model. PARTS REQUIRED 4. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill a hole through the side of the fuselage, near the receiver, for the ·...
  • Page 13: Control Throws

    Instruction Manual tiger CONTROL THROWS BALANCING 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. control throws listed. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. 2.
  • Page 14 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 15 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.
  • Page 16 Made in Vietnam...

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