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- Page 1 The Original 35cc Assembly Manual...
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Page 2: Introduc�On
All instruc�ons, warran�es and other collateral documents are subject to 7. If you are not an experienced pilot, or have not flown a high-performance change at the sole discre�on of Flex Innova�ons, Inc. For up-to-date product model before, it is recommended that you seek assistance from an literature, please visit our website at www.flexinnova�ons.com and click on... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 76 in. (1930mm) Introduc�on ............Gasoline Engine Installa�on ......17-19 Using this Manual ..........Electric Motor Installa�on ......... 19-20 Special Language Defini�ons ......Cowling Installa�on ........... 20-21 Warranty No�ce ..........Shark Teeth Installa�on ........Safety Warnings and Precau�ons ...... Field Assembly .......... - Page 4 NEEDED TO FINISH HANGAR 9® ULTRACOTE®/ORACOVER® COLORS In addi�on to the airframe, there are addi�onal In the unfortunate event that your Mamba requires repair a�er a mishap, please reference the codes below for the components required to finish the aircra�. Reference appropriate color to repair your covering.
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Page 5: Assembly Symbol Legend
ASSEMBLY SYMBOL LEGEND AILERON HINGING AND AILERON CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Required Components Aileron Hinges (x12) Main Wings (x2) Ailerons (x2) Control Horns (x4) Required Adhesives 30-Minute Epoxy (Or other hinge-type glue) Test Fit Clamp Mark Fully Tighten Cut with Drill #11 Blade Required Tools/Building Materials Low-Tack Masking Tape... - Page 6 *Note - Picture of different model parts shown Using a toothpick or co�on swab, apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the pivot of each hinge. Do not apply petroleum jelly to the en�re hinge. WARNING WARNING Prepare the aileron control horns by sanding the sec�on that extends into the control surface with medium grit sand paper.
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Page 7: Aileron Servo/Linkage Installa�On
AILERON SERVO AND LINKAGE INSTALLATION *Note - Picture of different model parts shown Required Components Main Wing (x2) Aileron Servo (x2) 6-Inch (150mm) Extension (x2) Aileron Linkage, 65mm (x2) Ball Links (x4) Aileron Servo Arm (x2) M3 Lock Nut (x4) M3 Washer (x4) M3x12 SHCS (x4) Required Adhesives... - Page 8 AILERON LINKAGE 3-3/16-inches (81mm) *Note: Drawing not to scale Ball Link (2) Using a pushrod of 2-9/16-inch (65mm) length, assemble the aileron linkages so that the total length from center of ball to center of ball is approximately 3-3/16-inches (81mm). Final length will be adjusted when centering the control surface.
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Page 9: Elevator/Rudder Control Horn Installa�On
ELEVATOR/RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION Required Components Rudder Control Horns (x2) Rudder Elevator (x2) Elevator Control Horns (x2) Required Adhesives 30-Minute Epoxy Required Tools/Building Materials Isopropyl Alcohol Low-Tack Tape Paper Towels Mix a sufficient amount of 30-minute epoxy in a cup, and with a toothpick, apply epoxy in the control horn slots. - Page 10 Prepare the tailwheel wire by scuffing the "L" shape bend side of the wire with medium grit sand paper. This is done to promote glue adhesion when hinging Prepare the hinges by scuffing the area that will be inserted into the wing or the rudder.
- Page 11 M2 (2) Finish the tail wheel bracket assembly by sliding a M2 lock collar onto the tail wheel axle with the flange facing the center of the axle. Apply a drop of light oil on the axle, and slide the wheel onto the axle. Install another M3 lock Test fit the rudder hinges and tail wheel wire in the rudder and ver�cal fin.
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Page 12: Elevator/Rudder Servo Installa�On
M3x10 (2) M3 (2) Mix a sufficient amount of 30-minute epoxy in a cup, and with a toothpick, apply epoxy in the rudder hinge and tail wheel slots. Slowly and carefully, insert each hinge into the slots. Par�ally remove and re-install the hinges and tail wheel wire to ensure that you've completely coated it with glue. - Page 13 Install the rudder servo in the rudder tray inside the fuselage. Be sure to orient the servo with the output sha� towards the tail of the airplane. Center the servo with your radio system and install a 3-inch double servo arm so that it is perpindicular to the servo case.
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Page 14: Landing Gear Installa�On
LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Required Components Aluminum Landing Gear Fuselage Assembly Carbon Fiber Gear (Op�onal) Main Wheel (2) Axle (2) M3 x 12 Screw (4) M8 Flat Washer (2) M3 Flat Washer (4) M8 Lock Nut (2) M4 x 20 Screw (4) M4 Flat Washer (4) M4 Lock Nut (4) Wheel Pant (R&L) - Page 15 Note angle of landing gear M4x20 (1) Use a flat file to make two flat spots on the axle where the marks were made M4 (1) in step 2. M4 (1) M4 (2) Slide an M4 wheel collar onto the axle with the flange away from the landing M3x12 (2) gear.
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Page 16: Fuel Tank Tray Assembly
FUEL TANK TRAY ASSEMBLY If you are using an electric motor setup, you may skip ahead to page 19. Required Components Fuel Tank Brass Tubing (x2) Fuel Line Clunk Fuel Stopper Stopper Cap Stopper Back Plate Stopper Screw Gas Tank Tray (Plywood) Thro�le Servo Choke Servo (op�onal) Igni�on Ba�ery... - Page 17 Top View Choke FUEL TANK Thro�le Thread a servo moun�ng screw into each of the moun�ng holes you plan to use. Remove the screw, and apply thin CA to each of the holes. Let the CA fully cure before proceeding. Note, if using the DA-35, the thro�le servo is mounted on the LEFT side of the tray, and the choke servo is mounted on the RIGHT side of the tray.
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Page 18: Gasoline Engine Installa�On
GASOLINE ENGINE INSTALLATION If you are using an electric motor setup, you may skip ahead to page 19. Required Components Engine Exhaust Igni�on Fuselage Assembly M5x20 SHCS (x4)* Standoffs* M5x15 SHCS (x4)* M5 Flat Washer (x4)* Thro�le Linkage Choke Linkage M3x15 SHCS (x2) Ball Link (x2) M3 Lock Nut (x2) -
Page 19: Fuel Tank Tray Assembly
Motor Box M5x20 M5x15 M5x15 M5x20 M3x15 (2) M5x15 (4) M3 (2) Connect your thro�le and choke linkages to the thro�le and choke arms on the engine. If using the DA-35, it is recommended that you replace the 2 Connect any fuel lines as needed to your engine, and use an M5x15 screw to M3x15 screws and M3 lock nuts with 4-40 x 1/2-inch screws and #4 lock nuts. -
Page 20: Electric Motor Installa�On
ELECTRIC MOTOR AND ESC INSTALLATION If you are using an gas engine setup, you may skip ahead to page 20. Required Components Motor Electronic Speed Controller Electric Motor Box Fuselage Assembly M5x15 SHCS (x4) 12-inch Servo Extension M5x12 SHCS (x4) M5 Flat Washer (x8) M5 Lock Nut (x4) M5 Spring Washer (x4) -
Page 21: Cowling Installa�On
COWLING INSTALLATION Required Components Fuselage Assembly Cowling Propeller Spinner M3x15 SHCS (x4) M3 Flat Washer (x8) M3 O-Ring (x4) Required Adhesives M5x15 (4) Blue Thread Lock Low-Tack Masking Tape Required Tools/Building Materials M5 (4) 2.5mm Ball Driver Felt-Tipped Pen Drill 1/16-inch (1.5mm drill bit) 1/8-inch (3mm) drill bit Rotary Tool... - Page 22 M3x15 (4) M3 (8) M3 (4) Cowling screw hardware is to be placed in the order as follows: Take a strip of low-tack masking tape, and fold over the end of the tape so that it s�cks to itself. Place the piece of tape on the fuselage, so that the M3x15 Screw folded side is over the moun�ng tabs for the cowling.
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Page 23: Shark Teeth Installa�On
SHARK TEETH INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) *Note - Picture of different model parts shown Required Components Main Wings (2) Shark Teeth Strips (2) Required Adhesives 15-Minute Epoxy Required Tools/Building Materials Mixing Cups Mixing S�cks Low-Tack Tape Isopropyl Alcohol Paper Towels *Note - Picture of different model parts shown Apply low-tack tape on each side of the slot in the wing panels. -
Page 24: Field Assembly
FIELD ASSEMBLY Required Components Fuselage Assembly Wing Assembly (x2) Horizontal Stabilizer Assembly (x2) M3x10 SHCS (x4) M3 Flat Washer (x4) M3x15 SHCS (x6) M4x15 SHCS M4 Washer (x4) M4 O-Ring (x4) Required Adhesives None Required Tools/Building Materials M4x15 (2) 2.5mm Ball Driver 3mm Ball Driver M4 (2) M4 (2) -
Page 25: Center Of Gravity
CENTER OF GRAVITY Se�ng the center of gravity (CG) is one of the most important steps for success, par�cularly with a new airplane. The Premier Aircra� QQ Yak 54 35cc is a high-performance airplane with large control surface throws, and a very high thrust to weight ra�o. These two factors combined make the Yak 54 a very enjoyable aircra� to fly, but if the center of gravity is not within an acceptable range, it will make the airplane difficult, if not impossible, to control. -
Page 26: Decal Installa�On
DECAL INSTALLATION 5. Apply some water/soap mixture with your palm to the area desired. Once the are is Use the photos provided below, as well as the images on the box for a guide to apply saturated, posi�on the s�cker on the airplane. Even though these are not water decals to your model. -
Page 27: Aura 8 Setup
AURA 8 AFCS SETUP AURA TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION GUIDE If you choose to use the Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System (AFCS), you can download a pre-configured Aura program for the Yak 54 35cc at: Wing Type Normal - 1 Aileron, 1 elevator, 1 rudder Aileron/Elevator/Rudder -125/+125% www.flexinnova�ons.com/wiki/aura... -
Page 28: Radio Setup/Range Test/Before First Flight
TRANSMITTER CONTROL THROWS AND EXPO - WITHOUT AURA RANGE TESTING Carefully follow the binding and range tes�ng instruc�ons included with your radio This page is for those using the QQ Yak 54 35cc without stabiliza�on, like the Aura 8. equipment. If there are any issues at all with passing the range test, please consult If you are using the Aura 8, be sure to look at the Aura setup informa�on sec�on on your radio manual to determine the appropriate solu�on before a�emp�ng to fly. -
Page 29: Replacement/Op�Onal Parts
Potenza 25T 1.75-inch Single Servo Arm FPZA0004 Potenza 25T 1.5-inch (Radius) Double Servo Arm Falcon 20x8 Carbon Fiber Propeller FPMPFC2008 FPZMC0080 Potenza C80 80W Charger FPZA1010 Potenza Mul�-Func�on Digital Ba�ery Analyzer Flex Innova�ons Hat - White FPMA0001A FPMA0001B Flex Innova�ons Hat - Gray... -
Page 30: Limited Warranty
Flex's sole obliga�on and purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Flex will, customer, Flex out is by Flex. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole at its op�on, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Flex to be discre�on of Flex. -
Page 31: Ama Safety Code
Academy of Model Aeronau�cs Na�onal Model Aircra� Safety Code Effec�ve January 1, 2017 GENERAL: A model aircra� is a non-human-carrying aircra� capable of sustained fight in the An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. atmosphere. It may not exceed limita�ons of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, Inten�onal flying behind the safety line is prohibited. - Page 32 BUILDING AND FLYING NOTES...
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Page 33: Building And Flying Notes
BUILDING AND FLYING NOTES... - Page 34 INNOV A TIONS INCORPORATED ©2016 Flex Innova�ons, Inc. Premier Aircra�™, Potenza™, and Top Value RC™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Flex Innova�ons, Inc. Tru-Turn® is a registered trademark of Romco Manufacturing, Inc. Desert Aircra�™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Desert Aircra�...
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