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Hangar 9 Alpha 69 Assembly Manual

Hangar 9 Alpha 69 Assembly Manual

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WE GET PEOPLE FLYING

Specifications

Wingspan: ............. 71.5 in (1816mm)
Length: ................... 54 in (1371mm)
Wing Area: ............ 965.2 sq in (62.27 sq dm)
Weight:.................... 7–8 lb (3.2–3.6 kg)
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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Featuring the Unique Evolution Trainer Power System
Engines: .................. .61 2-stroke (included)
Radio:...................... 4-channel w/4 servos
(included)
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING ASSEMBLY MANUAL ��� ��������� ������� ����� ������� ���������� ��� ������� Featuring the Unique Evolution Trainer Power System ����� ������� ����� ������� Specifications Wingspan: ..... 71.5 in (1816mm) Length: ....54 in (1371mm) Engines: ....61 2-stroke (included) Wing Area: ....

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ..............2 Covering Colors.

  • Page 3: Contents Of Kit

    Contents of Kit Replacement parts: Items Not Shown: A. Wing Set w/Alum. Tube HAN2601 Engine Mount HAN90M B. Fuselage HAN2602 Pushrod Set HAN2607 C. Tail Set HAN2603 Fuel Tank (assembled) HAN2606 D. Landing Gear Set HAN2604 E. Wing Tube HAN2605 F.

  • Page 4: Field Equipment Required

    Field Equipment Required • Fuel • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118) • Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • #64 Rubber Bands (ARC64) • Glow Plug Igniter with Charger (HAN7101) • Skypack Pilot Support Package (HAN001) • Glow Plug (HAN3001/3006) Optional Field Equipment •...

  • Page 5: Before Starting Assembly

    Before Starting Assembly Before beginning the assembly of the Arrow, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase. If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or covering iron to remove them.
  • Page 6 Section 1: Assembly of the Wing Section 2: Installation of the Main Landing Gear...

  • Page 7: Assembly Diagram

    Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly Assembly Diagram Please carefully read through the entire instruction manual before beginning assembly of the Alpha .60 Trainer Ready-To-Fly (RTF) kit.

  • Page 8: Section 1: Assembly Of The Wing

    Section 1: Assembly of the Wing Bottom view of wing Step 1 Remove the shipping tape Step 3 Attach the aileron clevis Step 3 Wrap supplied clear tape around the center joint Step 2 Slide both wing panels onto the metal tube Carefully remove the contents of your Alpha Trainer Step 3 Ready-To-Fly kit.

  • Page 9: Section 2: Installation Of The Main Landing Gear

    Section 2: Installation of the Main Landing Gear Mount the landing gear using two 8-32 x 3/4” screws Step 1 Step 2 Locate the aluminum landing gear and two Position the landing gear over the holes. Slide one 8-32 x 3/4" screws. The wheels have already been 8-32 x 3/4"...

  • Page 10: Section 3: Installing The Tail Assembly

    Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly Apply threadlock Slide tail assembly into slot at fuselage rear Apply threadlock Attach the vertical stabilizer to the horizontal stabilizer using two washers and two wing nuts Wing Nut Large Washer Locate the horizontal stabilizer and vertical stabilizer assemblies.

  • Page 11: Section 4A: Installing The Wing (Rubber Band)

    Section 3: Installing the Tail Assembly Step 3 Connect the rudder and elevator pushrod clevises to the preinstalled control horns. Install the clevises into the hole furthest away from the control surface (see illustration). Secure each clevis to the control horn by snapping the clevis pin into the hole.

  • Page 12: Section 4B: Installing The Wing (Bolt-On)

    Section 4B: Installing the Wing (Bolt-On) Note: The wing can be attached to the fuselage Step 2 using either bolts or rubber bands. Section Remove the covering from the wing at the rear using 4A covers the attachment of the wing using a hobby knife to access the holes for the wing bolts.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Installing The Propeller And Spinner

    Section 5: Installing the Propeller and Spinner Note: Due to the unique design of the Evolution Step 3 Trainer Power System and 3-bladed propeller, With the flywheel in place, install the spinner back it was necessary to remove the propeller for plate onto the engine as shown.
  • Page 14 Section 5: Installing the Propeller and Spinner Step 5 Step 7 Install the prop washer and prop nut removed in Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure the spinner cone Step 1. Make sure to position the beveled edge of in place with the self-tapping screws (3) provided. the washer forward.

  • Page 15: Section 6: Center Of Gravity

    Section 6: Center of Gravity The Alpha ™ Trainer has been balanced at the factory. to fly it. The balance point (center of gravity) of the If changes are made in battery location or a different Alpha is 4 " from the leading edge of the wing. If engine is installed, you will need to make sure the you have to add weight to the nose or tail, use the balance of the aircraft is correct before attempting...

  • Page 16: Section 8: Preflight Checks At The Field

    Section 9: Starting the Evolution Engine Field Equipment needed Step 1 The following are included in the Hangar 9 ® Start-Up Fill the fuel tank with the proper fuel. We recommend Field Accessory Pack (HANSTART) 10% or 15% Nitro content such as Cool Power or Powermaster fuel.

  • Page 17: Section 10: Flying The Alpha Trainer

    Section 9: Starting the Evolution Engine Step 2 Step 3 To prime your engine, first turn on your transmitter Move the throttle to the low position and the throttle and then your receiver. Move the throttle to full open trim lever to the middle position. Place the glow and place your finger over the carburetor opening.

  • Page 18: Section 11: Engine Adjustments

    Section 11: Engine Adjustments • Fine-Tuning the High-Speed Needle Start your engine and advance the throttle to full, then pinch the red fuel line going to the engine. If the engine dies immediately without an increase in rpm, the setting is too lean. Adjust the high-speed needle valve counterclockwise (out) 1/2 turn and repeat the test.

  • Page 19: Section 12: Evolution Trainer Power System

    Section 12: Evolution Trainer Power System The Evolution Trainer Power System has been • Only make adjustments to the carburetor from specifically designed with the first time pilot in mind. behind the engine. The engine and special 3-blade propeller have been designed to give your Alpha Trainer the optimum performance for training new RC pilots.

  • Page 20: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms • Ailerons: Each side of this airplane has a hinged • Electric Starter: This is the small motor commonly control surface (aileron), located on the trailing used to start the airplane’s engine. edge of the wing. Move the aileron stick on the •...
  • Page 21 Glossary of Terms • Muffler: This device muffles engine noise and • Servo Output Arm: A removable arm or wheel that increases the back pressure from the engine’s connects the servo to the pushrod (also called exhaust stack, which can improve the engine’s servo horn).

  • Page 22: 2003 Official Amanational Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2003 Model Flying MUST be in accordance with this Code in order for AMA Liability Protection to apply. GENERAL 7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned of any kind) including, but not limited to, rockets, events, air shows or model flying demonstrations...
  • Page 23 2003 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more Organized RC Racing Event are considered safe from site-to site interference, 10) An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule even when both sites use the same frequencies. Any Book event, is one in which model aircraft compete circumstances under three miles separation require in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of...
  • Page 24 ® WE GET PEOPLE FLYING © 2003, Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com #6207...

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