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SlipStream 30cc RV8 Assembly Manual

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30cc RV8
Assembly Manual
Congratulations on
your
purchase
of
this
excellent almost-ready-to-fly
RIC
model!
This ARF
adopts
the
latest
design features and emphasizes
high
performance
light
weight and fun. The
plane
is
designed
by
,
professional engineers and built
by
skilled
craftsmen.

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  • Page 1 30cc RV8 Assembly Manual Congratulations on your purchase this excellent almost-ready-to-fly model! This ARF adopts latest design features and emphasizes high performance light weight and fun. The plane designed professional engineers and built skilled craftsmen.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Specifications: Wing Span: 80” (2032mm) Length(Including Spinner): 69” (1753mm) Wing Area: 935 in² (60.4 dm²) Flying Weight: 10 to 12 lbs(5-5.5kg) Engine: .91-1.20(2C) 1.10-1.40 (4C) 26 - 35cc Gas Radio: 4+ Channels Servos : 5 servos required 80 oz/in FEATURES Latest Structure Light weight construction and high structural strength Super Quality...

  • Page 3: Rudder And Tail Gear Installation

    We have found this to be helpful with models intended for higher speed flight or models with unusually large hinge gaps. Slipstream aircraft utilize a very tight double beveled hinge line and do not normally require this step, Sealing t he hinge caps is therefore left as an option for the modeler.
  • Page 4 of thin CA. Allow the CA to cure and then permanently install the tail wheel bracket. 1. Locate the rudder and the required CA hinges. The rudder is pre-slotted to accept these hinges. Trial fit the rudder. Ensure that the tail gear rod install smoothly into the rudder.

  • Page 5: Landing Gear Assembly

    LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY: 2. Locate the supplied main landing gear parts and sort them out on your workbench. 3. Bolt the main gear to the bottom of the fuselage using the supplied bolts. Use a small drop of thread-lock to secure the bolts in place. Use an appropriate wrench to hold the blind nut in place while securing the bolt.
  • Page 6 pre-aligned for your convenience. ENGINE EXHAUST & FUEL SYSTEM INSTALLATION: 1. Use the provided template that comes with your engine (if provided) to align the engine. The center line for the mounting of the engine is marked on the firewall. 2.

  • Page 7: Cowling Installation

    Make sure your vent line does not come close to any hot exhaust part such as the muffler. Slipstream recommends the use of small zip ties or fuel line clamps to secure the lines to the tank.
  • Page 8 2. Prepare some 30 minute epoxy. Have some paper towels soaked in isopropyl alcohol to wipe off the excess epoxy. Apply the epoxy over the expose area of the stabilizer and reinstall the stabilizer onto the fuselage. Wipe off the excess epoxy.
  • Page 9 WING AND AILERON CONTROLS ASSEMBLY: 1. Locate the servo mounting plate and blocks. Glue the blocks onto the plate using your servo as a guide. Ensure that the servo arm exits smoothly without rubbing the exit slot.
  • Page 10 2. Use your radio and ensure the centering and direction of the servo. Once that is done, mount the servo plate onto the wing as shown in the picture above. 3. Install the ailerons using the provided CA-hinges and glue them in just like the installation of the rudder.
  • Page 11 control rods, ball links, servo screws, etc. for proper operation and installation. 5. Check your batteries and perform a proper range check once again with the engine off and running. Be sure all surfaces are moving in the correct direction and the proper amount for your flying setup.