Thank you for choosing the KULT Champ high performance model glider. We wish you much success and enjoyment with your new model. Your TANGENT model kit from the home of GRAUPNER represents a mature design and the product of many years experience in the manufacturing of high performance model aircraft.
Remove the temporary adhesive strips from the inside the fuselage cockpit area to ensure a good bond with the GRP surface. Don’t glue anything to the temporary adhesive strips! Fig 01 – Remove the temporary adhesive strips GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
Leave the entire tail-plane assembled in the jig described above until the adhesive has fully cured. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
The rudder is attached by pressing the supplied composite hinge rod down through the pivot tube from the top, and engaging in each of the hinge points. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
A gap of about 1mm between the spinner and the fuselage nose is recommended. For the sake of safety, don’t install the propeller until the model is complete! GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
Carefully mark and extend the centre line of the exit fairing of each servo cover to the corresponding control surface – in preparation for installation of the control horns. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de...
ARF – customers should now proceed with the installation of the radio control system. ARC – customers should no proceed with the finishing/covering of the airframe. The basic airframe is now complete! GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
Always ensure that all the linkages are secure, there is no binding and are slop- free. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
The correct centre of gravity and longitudinal dihedral are first determined theoretically, and then confirmed in practice by test flying the model. A successful first test flight is invariably a matter of good preparation! GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
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Aileron (Reflex) Reflex Flap (Reflex) Reflex In this mode the flaps may be set to move both up and down, about half the travel of the ailerons. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
If however the model shows no tendency to recover, or indeed if it shows signs of tucking under, the CoG is too far back. Readjust the battery position, or add a little lead from the nose and repeat the test. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG * Henriettenstrasse 94-96 * 73230 Kirchheim/Teck www.graupner.de www.tangent-modelltechnik.com...
Enjoy one of the few sports in which the combination of technology coupled with your own skill and the conditions that Mother Nature provides are combined to provide the sheer enjoyment of flying. We at GRAUPNER / TANGENT-Model sport, wish you much pleasure building and flying your new model! GRAUPNER / TANGENT Model Sport GRAUPNER GmbH &...
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