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E-flight Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer Assembly Manual

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Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer

Specifications

Wingspan:
Wing Area:
Length:
Weight w/o Battery:
Weight w/Battery:
Assembly Manual
34.5 in (875mm)
295 sq in (19.03 sq dm)
24 in (610mm)
8–8.5 oz (227–240 g)
6.75–7.25 oz (190–205 g)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: 34.5 in (875mm) Wing Area: 295 sq in (19.03 sq dm) Length: 24 in (610mm) Weight w/o Battery: 8–8.5 oz (227–240 g) Weight w/Battery: 6.75–7.25 oz (190–205 g)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Using the Manual Specifications ............1 The Nieuport 17 was designed by the French as a This manual is divided into sections to help make Introduction ............2 single-seat fighter biplane in World War I. It was a assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks Important Information Regarding very maneuverable aircraft and many British and...

  • Page 3: Recommended Radio Equipment

    Recommended Radio Equipment Brushless Outrunner Setup Servo Installation EFLM1130 Park 250 Brushless Outrunner Required Parts You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, Motor, 2200Kv receiver and two servos. You can choose to purchase Fuselage Servo w/hardware (2) GWSEP7035 7x3.5 Direct Drive Prop a complete radio system.
  • Page 4  2. Position the rudder servo in the opening at the  4. Apply 2–3 drops of thin CA into each of the 6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to install the elevator  front of the fuselage as shown. Slide the servo as holes to harden the surrounding wood.
  • Page 5  8. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit 11. Repeat Steps 7 through 10 so two servo arms 13. Install the servo arm on the rudder servo. The   to enlarge the outermost hole in the servo arm. have been prepared for your servos.

  • Page 6: Stabilizer Installation

    Stabilizer Installation 15. Pass the leads from the servos through the  center hole in the sub firewall and into the battery compartment. Holes have been made inside the Required Parts fuselage for the servo leads to pass through. Fuselage Stabilizer/elevator Micro control horn Micro control horn backplate Required Tools and Adhesives...
  • Page 7 3. Slide the micro control horn backplate on the tab 5. Position the stabilizer on the fuselage as shown. 6. Use a ruler to measure from a point center at    from the control horn. It will ratchet down and lock Make sure to center the stabilizer left-to-right on the the front of the fuselage to each of the tips of the into position.

  • Page 8: Rudder Installation

    Rudder Installation 8. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the fuselage  on the bottom of the stabilizer. You will only need to mark one side of the stabilizer in this step so you Required Parts can return the stabilizer to the correct alignment on Fuselage assembly CA hinge the fuselage.
  • Page 9 2. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the 4. Apply a small amount of foam-safe CA on the 6. Insert the tab from the micro control horn    slot for the micro control horn onto the hinge. side of the hinge that will be inserted in the rudder.
  • Page 10 8. Apply a few drops of foam-safe CA to the joint 10. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to cut a 12. Apply a small amount of foam-safe CA on    between the tab on the control horn and control notch in the aft end of the fuselage for the rudder exposed hinge.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Linkages

    Connecting the Linkages  3. The pushrod keeper can now be snapped onto 5. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the  the pushrod wire. You may need to use pliers to 1.5mm machine screw that will secure the pushrod apply enough pressure to snap the keeper onto the wire in the pushrod connector.

  • Page 12: Motor And Speed Control Installation

    Motor and Speed Control Installation 7. Align the rudder with the center line of the 9. Use diagonal cutters to trim the excess pushrod   fuselage to center the control surface. wire extending from the servos. If this is not trimmed it will interfere with the operation of the Required Parts motor.
  • Page 13 2. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove the 4. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the   material from between each cylinder of the dummy outside of the carbon tube so the CA used to glue it motor.
  • Page 14 7. Slide the carbon tube into the hole in the 8. Slide the dummy motor on the motor. The front 9. Slide the cowling on the fuselage. Use the three    fuselage. There are two hoes that will provide the edge of the dummy motor will be roughly 30% 2mm x 8mm black wood screws and a #1 Phillips proper alignment of the motor.
  • Page 15 11. Once the CA has cured. Remove the cowling. 13. Slide the cowling back on the fuselage. Use 15. Use hook and loop tape to install the battery in    Apply CA to the joint between the carbon tube and the three 2mm x 8mm black wood screws and a the fuselage as shown.

  • Page 16: Bottom Wing And Landing Gear Installation

    Bottom Wing and 3. Remove the battery from the fuselage. Locate  the landing gear. The rear of the gear fits into the Landing Gear Installation slot in the middle of the bottom wing, while the You will need to move the power lead from the front of the gear fits between the formers of the Required Parts speed control to fit the landing gear near the...

  • Page 17: Top Wing And Outer Strut Installation

    Top Wing and Outer Strut Installation 3. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill bit,  or a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove any clear coating that may be blocking holes two holes Required Parts on either side of the cabane strut. Airframe Top wing Outer strut (2)

  • Page 18: Rigging Installation

    Rigging Installation  5. Position the outer strut in the slots in the top and 2. Insert the rigging thread into the lower forward  bottom wing. The strut will angle back from the top hole in the outer strut. wing down to the bottom wing.
  • Page 19 5. Next, the rigging will go up and to the rear hole  7. After exiting the tube, route the rigging up and 9. The second stage of rigging is similar to the first.   in the outer strut as shown. to the rear hole in the outer cabane strut as shown.
  • Page 20 11. The rigging now heads to the rear hole in the 13. The rigging now goes down and through the 15. To complete the first stage of rigging, route it    outer strut. Again, this line will be between the forward tube in the fuselage.

  • Page 21: Scale Accessory Installation

    Scale Accessory Installation 17. Place a 5 -inch (143mm) block of foam  or other item under the leading edge of the bottom wing on both sides of the aircraft. You are Required Parts supporting the wing at the outer strut, centering the Airframe Machine gun can with the outer strut..

  • Page 22: Control Throws

    1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your  properly balancing the model. Elevator Low Rate Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer. Check the movement Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step! of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick 3/4-inch (19mm) is moved right, the rudder should also move right.

  • Page 23: Preflight

    These include loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep You will find the Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer your hands away from the propeller. capable of basic loops and stall turns. Flying these...

  • Page 24: Safety, Precautions And Warnings

    Safety, Precautions and Warnings Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots Warranty Information As the user of this product, you are solely responsible • Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff. WARRANTY PERIOD for operating it in a manner that does not endanger •...
  • Page 25 DAMAGE LIMITS INSPECTION OR REPAIRS repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization available on electronics and model engines.

  • Page 26: Instructions For Disposal Of Weee By Users In The European Union

    Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by 2008 Official Academy of Model 8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode burn, or propel Users in the European Union Aeronautics Safety Code a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
  • Page 27 5. I will operate my model aircraft using only PARK FLYER SAFE OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS radio-control frequencies currently allowed by Inspect your model before every flight to make the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). certain it is airworthy. Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are Be aware of any other radio frequency user who authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band may present an interference problem.
  • Page 28 © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com E-fliteRC.com 14918 Printed 01/09...

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