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XI. Cowl
Make a template for your cowl cut out, making sure to leave enough
room for the muffler and engine so the cowl does not rub anywhere.
Now install the spinner and propeller.
XII. Radio
Install the three servos as shown in the picture. Make a mark on
the elevator push rod for a Z-bend to be made. You can use a Z-bend
or an E-Z connector for the rudder. For the throttle we used an E-Z
connector for ease of set up.
XIII. Center of Gravity and Control Throws
IMPORTANT- Do not attempt to fly your model before completing
this very important section. A model that is not properly balanced will
be unstable and could cause serious damage and/or injury. Balance the
airplane right side up with your index finger tips in the center of the
main spar. Adjust the battery location or add weight as needed to
achieve level balance.
Once you have everything positioned as
necessary, wrap your receiver and battery pack in
for protection.
Center of Gravity (Balance Point) = Center of Wing Main Spar
Using the switch cover as a template, cut an opening in the side of
the fuselage to mount the switch in. It should be on the left side of the
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fuselage. Drill two
⁄
" holes for the switch mounting screws and install
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the switch. Drill a
1
⁄
" hole through the fuselage side, about one inch
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behind the switch mount. From the inside out, thread the receiver
antenna through this hole. You may want to tie a knot in the antenna
3" or 4" from the receiver to act as a strain relief. Attach the end of the
antenna to the top of the vertical fin with a small #10 rubber band and
a T-pin. Maintain only a slight amount of tension on the antenna wire.
Set-up your radio so the airplane has the following throws.
Make sure the directions of the surfaces corresponds with the
commands from the transmitter; i.e., right is right and up is up.
Generally, the best place to fly your model is at an AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) chartered club field. Your local hobby dealer can
tell you if there is such a club in your area or write the AMA for
information. It is also a good idea to join this organization before
flying your model since they offer liability insurance that can protect
you if your model causes damage or injury to others.
If there is not a chartered club field in your community, you will need
to find a large area free of obstructions, that has a smooth grass or
asphalt surface to be used as a runway. For safety's sake, it should be
located well away from houses, building, schools, power lines and airports.
If you will be flying within 6 miles of an airport, you should check with
the airport manager before flying your model.
The batteries are the heart of your radio system. Make sure you have
fully charged batteries!
manufacturers instructions to make sure the batteries are fully
charged, especially the first time the radio is used.
If your radio uses dry cells,make sure your batteries are in new condition.
You have a lot of money invested in this project, so it is not worth the
risk of using old batteries.
Flying the Cloud Dancer is different from most other .40 sized models.
The model is bigger yet weighs less so it takes less power to keep it
flying. The Cloud Dancer 40 is very predictable in its flight manners
and we hope you can just relax and have fun with it. With its light
wing loading it will hover in a good breeze, yet it is streamlined and
can keep up with the faster models. Take offs can be forced and the
Cloud Dancer 40 can be off the ground in a couple of fuselage lengths,
or it can be held on the ground with a little forward stick and it will
run the length of the runway and gently lift off or it will rocket verti-
cally with full power, your choice. We think you will enjoy the versa-
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⁄
" or
1
⁄
" thick foam
tility of this model.
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Because the Cloud Dancer 40 can maintain flight at power settings just
barely above idle, landing approaches will need to be flown a little
longer and lower than most of the aircraft than you are used to.
Knowing this, shoot a few landing approaches in the middle of the first
flight to get the feel of it, before you are about out of fuel and have to
land. Once you get used to the Cloud Dancer 40's predictable behav-
ior, you will learn to make short landings also.
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RADIO/CG/FLIGHT
Rudder = 2" Right and Left
Elevator = 3/4" Up and Down
Ailerons = 3/8" Up and Down
(Throws are measured at the rearmost edge of the surface.)
XIV. Locate A Good Flying Site
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Dr.
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
XV. A Note On Batteries
With rechargeable batteries, follow the
XVI. Flying Your Cloud Dancer
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