Phoenix Model TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual

Gp/ep size 30-35cc scale 1:6 1/4 arf
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TIGER MOTH
GP/EP Size 30-35CC SCALE 1:6 ¼ ARF
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2270mm (89.4in)
- Length: 1870mm (73. 6 in)
- Flying weight: 8.4-8.9 kg
- Wing area: 154 dm2
- Wing loading: 69g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca profile
- Covering type: OraCover
- Spinner size: scale type (not included)
- Radio: 4 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 6 standard hi-torque servo: 2 aileron;
2 elevator; 1 rudder; 1 throttle (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
4.8-6V / 1200-2000mAh NiMH (not included)
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 30-35cc gas engine (not included)
Instruction Manual
- Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W,
- Gravity CG: 190 mm (7.5 in) Back from the
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 15mm up/down,
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 12mm up/down,
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 35mm right/left,
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Civilian
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: RIMFIRE 1.60 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 12 cells / 5000 – 6000mAh (not included)
- Esc: 120-160A (not included)
250 KV (not included)
leading edge of the upper wing, at the fuselage
10% expo; High: 20mm up/down, 10% expo
12% expo; High: 15mm up/down, 12% expo
15% expo; High: 45mm right/left, 15% expo
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual version version TIGER MOTH GP/EP Size 30-35CC SCALE 1:6 ¼ ARF SPECIFICATION - Motor: brushless outrunner 2500 W, - Wingspan: 2270mm (89.4in) 250 KV (not included) - Length: 1870mm (73. 6 in) - Gravity CG: 190 mm (7.5 in) Back from the - Flying weight: 8.4-8.9 kg...
  • Page 2: Tools And Supplies Needed

    Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The TIGER MOTH GP/EP Size 30-35CC SCALE 1:6 ¼ TEMPORARY PIN ARF is hand made from natural materials, every...
  • Page 3: Installing The Ailerons Servos

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Make certain the hinges are adequately secured with glue. If they come loose in flight accidents may result. Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful not to glue the wing and airleron together. Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
  • Page 4 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Aileron Servo 1.5mm 1.5mm 2x10mm 2 x 10mm TP Screw Assemble left and right sides the same way Warning! Pull out servo cord with string. Tie the string. Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control...
  • Page 5 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE AILERONs LINKAGES 3 x 12mm Screw Nylon Nut 3mm Washer 3 x 25mm Cap Screw Aluminum ball 80mm Push rod 3x25mm Aileron Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way <...
  • Page 6 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Neutral < Bottom view > SECURE The LOW Wing To The Fuselage 4 x 20mm Cap Screw Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the wing panels to the fuselage. 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer...
  • Page 7 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 4x20mm 4x20mm Rubber band Plastic Rubber band Plastic White glue Cut off shaded portion Assemble left and right sides the same way.
  • Page 8 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 3x10mm 3 x 10mm TP Screw Cable rod Cable rod 4 x 10mm Button Screw Make sure there is no slack on the wire and close pipe Cut off excess. Plate of plywood 3x10mm 4x10mm Assemble left and right Plate of plywood sides the same way.
  • Page 9 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual SECURE The HIGH WING To The Fuselage 3 x 10mm TP Screw Attach the wings to the joiner tube and secure the wing panels to the fuselage. 4 x 10mm Button Screw Cable Silicone 4x10mm Cap screw high wing...
  • Page 10: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 4mm Spring Washer 3 x 15mm TP Screw 8mm Collar Plate of plywood Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 11 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Epoxy or silicone glue Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 12 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Remove the screw out of the landing gear...
  • Page 13 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Install the landing gear to the fuselage 4x20mm 4x20mm Secure the screw to the landing gear...
  • Page 14 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x15mm...
  • Page 15: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it. 4mm Washer 2. Remove the covering from the stabilizer. When cutting through the covering to remove it,...
  • Page 16: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 4 x 30mm Cap Screw Installing the rudder using C.A glue as installing the aileron. 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x30mm 4x30mm Cut off shaded portion 90 Degree Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, being careful vertical fin and rudder.
  • Page 17: Installing The Rudder Linkages

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 6. Center the rudder servo using the radio and INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES install the servo arm. Attach the metal clevis to The rudder is controlled by two metal cables. the rudder servo arm. Install the rudder linkages and cables as 7.
  • Page 18 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Cable rod Cable rod Make sure there is no slack Cut off excess. on the wire and close pipe Rudder servo Pay close attention here Must be purchased separately! Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 19: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD 9. Plug the elevator servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side servo. The servo arm should be perpendicular to the servo and point toward the middle of the and left side of the fuselage.
  • Page 20 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Elevator rod 2x10mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 21: Installing The Tail Wheel

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Cut off excess. Pay close attention here Cut off shaded portion Must be purchased separately! approx. 13mm Elevator Servo Elevator Servo INSTALLING THE Tail wheel 3 x 12mm TP Screw 4 x 15mm Cap Screw 4mm Spring Washer...
  • Page 22 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 3x12mm 4x15mm Spring Spring...
  • Page 23: Installing The Fuel Tank

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STAB STRUT 3 x 10mm TP Screw 3x10mm 3x10mm Plate of plywood Assemble left and right sides the same way INSTALLING THE Fuel Tank 6. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine 1.
  • Page 24: Installing The Engine

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Fuel Tank Silicone Tube Foam ring Zip tie Refer to engin’s instruction manual and set up piping. INSTALLING THE ENGINE 5x100mm Cap Screw 12x60mm Aluminum May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy.
  • Page 25 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 16x5mm 5x100mm 12x60mm DLE 30 CC DLE 30 CC Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 26 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual DLE 30 CC Choke rod Silicone Silicone Throttle Bend 90 Silicone DLE 30 CC 3 x 300mm Choke rod 3 x 290mm Throttle rod...
  • Page 27 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual DLE 30 CC Choke Lever Throttle Lever DLE 35 CC 16x5mm 5x100mm 12x60mm 5x100mm Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 28: Installing The Throttle

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 1. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn on the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the correct direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion.
  • Page 29: Mounting The Cowl

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Throttle Lever Choke Lever MOUNTING THE COWL 4. While holding the cowl firmly in position, drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the cowl 1. Remove the muffler and needle valve assembly and the side edges of the firewall.
  • Page 30: Installing The Receiver And Battery

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual 10mm 10mm 135mm Cut off shaded portion 3x15mm INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLING THE SWITCH 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the 1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage receiver.
  • Page 31: Installing The Electric Motor ( Ep Version )

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR ( EP VERSION ) 4 x 35mm Cap Screw 4x35mm 10x15mm 4mm Washer 4x35mm 4mm Spring Washer White glue 10x15mm Aluminum 16x5mm 5mm Washer 5mm Washer 5x100mm 12x60mm Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 32 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Battery Cord Velcro Battery Cut off shaded portion Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 33 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Open and close the canopy C.A glue Adhesive tape Hatch When rotating clock wise, change the Battery connection of 2 wires.
  • Page 34: Lateral Balance

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual BALANCING 3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. further back in the fuselage. If this is not possible...
  • Page 35: Flight Preparation Pre Flight Check

    TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 15mm 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver 15mm batteries before your first day of flying. Aileron Control 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
  • Page 36 TIGER MOTH Instruction Manual Tail Gear Dimensional Detail 137.7 25.0 16.0 25.0 FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS Example of connection For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery.
  • Page 37: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 3x10mm 3x10mm 3x30mm 4x30mm 4x30mm 3x10mm 4x20mm 4x20mm 4x20mm 3x20mm 3x20mm 3x12mm 4x15mm 10x15mm 4x35mm 3x15mm 16x5mm 4x20mm 12x60mm 5x100mm 3x15mm(TP)
  • Page 38 EXPLODED VIEW 4x10mm Cable rod 3x10mm Cable rod Cable rod 3x12mm 3x10mm Cable rod 3x12mm 3x25mm 4x10mm 2x10mm(TP) Cable rod Cable rod Cable rod 3x12mm 3x10mm Cable rod 3x12mm 3x25mm 2x10mm(TP)
  • Page 39 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 40 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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