Phoenix Model YAK54 YAKOVLEV Instruction Manual
Phoenix Model YAK54 YAKOVLEV Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model YAK54 YAKOVLEV Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 1418mm (55.8 in)
- Length: 1314mm (51.7 in)
- Flying weight: 2700-3200 gr
- Wing area: 36.8 dm2
- Wing loading: 76g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Covering type: Genuine ORACOVER®
- Gear type: Aluminum Hi-grade for main gear
and spring wire for tail gear (included)
- Spinner size: Plastic 58mm (included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 5 standard servo: 2 aileron; 1 elevator;
1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
4.8-6V / 800-1200mAh NiMH (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine

Instruction Manual

- Engine: .46-.55 / 2-stroke or .52/4-stroke glow
- Motor: brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W,
- Gravity CG: 85-90 mm (3.3-3.5 in) Back from
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 8mm up/down,
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 8mm up/down,
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 25mm right/left,
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Aerobatic
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE .46-.55 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 6 cells / 4000 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 50-80A (not included)
engine (not included)
480 KV (not included)
the leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
10% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 10% expo
12% expo; High: 10mm up/down, 12% expo
15% expo; High: 40mm right/left, 15% expo

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual SPECIFICATION - Engine: .46-.55 / 2-stroke or .52/4-stroke glow - Wingspan: 1418mm (55.8 in) engine (not included) - Length: 1314mm (51.7 in) - Motor: brushless outrunner 1000-1400 W, - Flying weight: 2700-3200 gr 480 KV (not included) - Wing area: 36.8 dm2 - Gravity CG: 85-90 mm (3.3-3.5 in) Back from - Wing loading: 76g/dm2 the leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage...
  • Page 3: Tools And Supplies Needed

    This will assure proper assembly. The YAK54 YAKOVLEV .46-.55 SCALE 1:5 ¾ ARF is hand made from natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made.
  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the control horn on the opposite aileron. RIGHT WRONG INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 1. Working with the aileron linkage for now, 5. Pull the servo lead out. thread one nylon clevis at least 14 turns onto one of the 2mm x 180mm threaded wires.
  • Page 5: Installing The Wing To The Fuselage

    2. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. 8. Insert the 90 degree bend down through the hole in the servo arm. Install one nylon snap keeper over the wire to secure it to the arm. Install the servo Draw a center line arm retaining screw and remove the masking tape from the aileron.
  • Page 6: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the Remove the covering mounting platform in the top of the fuselage. Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left and right sides of the vertical stabilizer using a felt-tip pen. 6.
  • Page 7: Tail Wheel Installation

    TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION PARTS REQUIRED · (1) Tail wheel bracket w/wire. · (1) Wheel collar with set screw. · (1) 25mm diameter tail wheel. drill · (2) nylon control clasp. · (2) 2mm x 10mm screws. · (2) 3mm x 12mm screws. 1.
  • Page 8: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR INSTALLING THE ENGINE 1. Locate the long piece of wire used for the 1. Four nuts have been installed at the factory. throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been 2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using pre-bend in to a "Z"...
  • Page 9 FUEL TANK PARTS REQUIRED · (1) Nylon fuel tank. · (1) Metal clunk. · (1) Silicon tube. Screw · (1) Pre-assemble stopper. · (1) 165mm x 250mm foam. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory.
  • Page 10: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel PARTS REQUIRED tank compartment. Air should flow through · (2) Wire pushrod. easily. · (1) Domino connector Do not secure the tank into place permanently ·...
  • Page 11: Installing The Rudder Pushrod

    6. Drill two 1,6mm holes through the rudder using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place. 7. Attach clevis to the third hole in the control horn. Install a silicone tube on the clevis. 8.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Cowl

    2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn 8. Install the muffler. Connect the fuel and pressure on the radio system. Check to ensure that the lines to the carburator, muffler and fuel filler throttle servo output shaft is moving in the valve.
  • Page 13: Installing The Spinner

    INSTALLING THE SPINNER BALANCING Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place correctly. Improper balance will cause your using two 3mm x 20mm wood screws. plane to lose control and crash.
  • Page 14: Control Throws

    CONTROL THROWS 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using the control throws listed. 2. The control throws should be measured at the widest point of each control surface. 3. Check to be sure the control surfaces move in the correct directions.
  • Page 15 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation. This is a flying your aircraft close to people or built sleeves, scarves) or any other loose aircraft, which will cause serious...
  • Page 16 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions. wind, this ensures that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.

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