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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
WINGSPAN
LENGTH
WING LOADING
To w e r
®
Hobbies
62 in [1575 mm]
57.5 in [1460mm]
22– 25 oz/ft
2
[67–76 g /dm
2
]
guarantees
this kit to be
RADIO
WING AREA
POWER
free from defects
in both material and
4–6 channel
748 in
2
[48.2 dm
2
]
Engine: .61 2-stroke –
workmanship
at
the
date of purchase. This
.91 4-stroke glow,
warranty does not cover any
WEIGHT
RimFire .80 50-55-500 kV
component parts damaged by
7– 8.25 lb [3170–3740 g]
use or modification. In no case
Brushless Electric
shall Tower Hobbies' liability exceed
the original cost of the purchased kit.
Further, Tower Hobbies reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL
In that Tower Hobbies has no control over the final
assembly or material used for final assembly, no
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION.
liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assem-
AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE
bled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product,
the user accepts all resulting liability.
ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.
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.
TOWER HOBBIES
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at
the address below:
Champaign, Illinois
Hobby Services • 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 • Champaign IL 61822 • USA
(217) 398-8970 ext. 5
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information
as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description
airsupport@hobbico.com
of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the
problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
®
© 2015 Tower Hobbies.
A subsidiary of Hobbico, Inc.
TOWA2058
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Summary of Contents for Tower Hobbies KAOSARF .60/EP
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Page 1: Tower Hobbies
Further, Tower Hobbies reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL In that Tower Hobbies has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections 2. You must assemble the model according to the to the Kaos .60 ARF visit the Tower Hobbies web site at instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so towerhobbies.com and visit the page for the Kaos .60. -
Page 3: Additional Items Required
7. WARNING: The cowl included in this kit is made of 3S BATTERIES (2 required) fiberglass, the fibers of which may cause eye, skin and Flight Power 3S 4350mAh 30C (FPWP3433) respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into the cowl to remove Flight Power 3S 4000mAh 25C (FPWP2403) fiberglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your eyes. -
Page 4: Other Accessories
size servos may also be used, but the servo cutouts will A covering iron with a cover sock may be required have to be enlarged. for tightening and re bonding the covering to the model that may have loosened between the time If mixing the aileron servos through the radio electronically: the plane was manufactured and the time the model was removed from the box. -
Page 5: Preparation
PREPARATION 1. Use a covering iron set to about 300°F with a covering sock to go over the model where necessary to shrink the covering and remove any wrinkles and to bond the covering to wood underneath. If you will be using a glow engine, pay 3. - Page 6 Cut Out Enlarge the aileron servo mount for standard servos. 4. Using care not to drill all the way through the ailerons, drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes for the aileron horn mounting screws, then connect the aileron servo to the aileron with the hardware shown.
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Page 7: Fuselage
9. Glue the plastic alignment dowels into the end of each wing. 3. Insert another long peg up through the horizontal and vertical stab, but do not glue it in. FUSELAGE Mount the Tail 4. Key the assembly into the fuselage with the threaded rods protruding down through the bottom of the fuselage. -
Page 8: Mount The Nose Gear
Mount the Nose Gear 3. Cut the nose wheel pushrod guide tube to a length of 14-1/2" [370mm], then insert it up through the fuselage where shown – it may be necessary to trim the bottom of 1. If installing an electric motor, cut the rest of the way the fuel tank plate block to accommodate the tube. -
Page 9: Mount The Engine Or Motor
5. Mount the nose gear assembly with the nose steering pushrod using four 4-40 x 3/4" SHCS, lock washers and flat washers. Bend the pushrod as necessary for free movement. 1. Mount the motor mount to the firewall with M4 x 25 SHCS and M4 lock washers and flat washers, but don’t 6. - Page 10 HOOK UP THE THROTTLE, INSTALL THE FUEL TANK 3. Drill 3.3 mm [#30 – #32] holes at the marks, then tap 4 mm threads into the holes – a drill press is preferred (if available) for drilling the holes (which will require removal of the mount from the plane) and the holes can be easily 1.
- Page 11 3. Test-fit the fuel tank with 3" x 5" [75 x 130mm] sheet of 1/4" [6mm] RC foam under the tank and tighten the Velcro strap. Make sure the fuel tank does not interfere with the throttle pushrod. We’ll get to the fuel lines later after the cowl has been mounted.
- Page 12 4. Also cut a rounded notch in the middle of the bottom of the cowl for the nose gear wire. 8. Once you can get the cowl over the engine, fit the 5. If you will not be cutting a slot through the cowl from spinner onto the crank shaft and see where the cowl needs the engine head to the back of the cowl, remove the engine more cutting to align –...
- Page 13 13. Enlarge the holes in the cowl only with a 1/8" [3.2mm] drill. Wipe away all the ink lines with a small paper towel square dampened with denatured alcohol and mount the cowl with four M3 x 10 screws. 10. Replace the cowl on the fuselage and mount the spinner with a propeller.
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Page 14: Electric Motor
Electric Motor 1. Assemble the motor mount box as shown: A. Glue together the two layers of the back plate as shown with the holes to your left and the tabbed layer on top. B. Glue together the three layers of the front plate in any order (all three parts are the same). - Page 15 3. Prepare the ESC by soldering on bullet connectors and a battery connector, then mount the ESC with #4 x 3/8" or M3 x 10 screws (not included). Connect the motor wires to the ESC. E. Add the hardwood triangle stock to the back plate and front plate around the corners of the sides, top and bottom.
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Page 16: Final Assembly
5. Make a battery strap by connecting two of the opposing 2. Hook up the elevator and rudder as shown – 1/16" Velcro strips and slipping them down, under and out a set [1.6mm] holes are drilled in the servo tray for the servo of the slotted holes in the battery mount plate, then apply screws and 3/32"... - Page 17 6. Place the radio mount plate into position on the blocks, then drill 3/32" [2.4mm] holes into the blocks. 4. Lift the model upside-down supporting the wings 7. Securely mount the receiver and Rx battery to the with your fingertips inside the balance range. Position the radio plate –...
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Page 18: Prepare The Model For Flight
receiver antennas to the inside of the fuselage orientated per Balance the Model Laterally the manufacturer’s instructions. Note: If you're connecting the aileron servos to separate channels in the receiver, 1. Lift the Kaos several times by the propeller shaft and connect a 6"... -
Page 19: Battery Precautions
WARNING: For brushless electric motors, never have the ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY motor battery connected to the ESC without the transmitter PRECAUTIONS turned on – after each fl ight (or any time after running the motor), always disconnect the battery before turning off The motor gets HOT! Do not touch it during or right after the transmitter. -
Page 20: Range Check
Battery Precautions 11.1V Before mounting the motor and setting up the ESC and (3-Cell) battery, read the following important battery precautions: IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs that are connected with an adapter, never charge the batteries together through the adapter. Always charge each battery pack separately. - Page 21 2) I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately 2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an airport operator.
- Page 22 There are no particular flight characteristics about the Kaos FLYING that you need to be made aware of ahead of time, although you may feel the roll rate is a little slower than contemporary aerobatic planes (but is in alignment with pattern planes from that era).
- Page 23 NOTES...
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