Phoenix model dolphin 40 arf instruction manual (17 pages)
Summary of Contents for Phoenix Model TIGER MOTH
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l I n s t r u c t i o n M M a I n s t r u c t i o n t r u u c t i o n M M a n u a t i o n M M a n Wingspan : 2270mm (89.37 inches)
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly.
TO KEEP HINGE plastic parts. CENTERED 3. The TIGER MOTH 25cc-35cc will perform 3-D aerobatics easily if you use the largest engines recommended within the engine range. If you setup your airplane to do 3D maneuvers, you will need to be throttle conscious;...
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS 5. Place the aileron servo tray / hatch into the servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets 1,6mm pilot holes through the tray and the onto the aileron servo.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 3mm Screw 1. The aileron linkages are assembled as shown Plastic washer below. Plastic control 22mm 22mm 80mm 2. Install the link ball to the control horn. M3 nut 3. Repeat step # 1 - # 2 to install the second control horn on the aileron.
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Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 3. Repeat step 1 - step 3 for the second aileron 3. Secure the wing strut. linkage. Screw 4. Joining the wing. Aluminum joiner tube INSTALLING THE UPPer wing 5. Secure the wing using the plastic screw.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH INSTALLING THE horizontal and 3. Secure the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage using two metal hexagon screw. vertical stabilizer 1. Make the same way installing the aileron for installing the elevator. C.A Glue 4. Remove the covering from the vertical and insert the vertical into the fuselage.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. Test fit the servos into the servo tray. Trim the tray if necessary to fit your servos 2.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 10.With the elevator halves and elevator servo INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator The rudder is controlled by two metal cables. pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the Install the rudder linkages and cables as servo arm.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH Aluminum ball Crimp Cable M3 Clevis Plastic ball link Cable end Metal connector 5. Thread the metal connector to the link ball. INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 1. The tail wheel set. 2. Remove the covering. 6. Center the rudder servo using the radio and install the servo arm.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 4. Secure the tail brace to the fuselage. Short Screw Long 5. Connect the spring. Screw Long INSTALLING THE landing gear The tail wheel set. Machine screw Short Remove the covering...
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory. Collar 2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is calculated by how the weighted clunk should rest about 8mm away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank).
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH Do not secure the tank into place permanently MOUNTING THE COWL until after balancing the airplane. You may need to remove the tank to mount the battery in the 1. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out fuel tank compartment.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH INSTALLING THE WING 5. Install two metal strap to the upper wing as picture below. 1. Remove the covering from the lower wing. 78mm 308mm 68mm 440mm Aluminum 118mm strap 327mm 70mm 440mm 6. Install the wing strut as picture below.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 8. Install the cable. Crimp C.A Glue Metal cable Screw M3 Clevis BALANCING It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS LOCATED 140mm BACK FROM THE LEADING EDGE OF THE UPPER WING, AT THE FUSELAGE.
Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 2. If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver half's wing tip.
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Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS from factories, hospitals, schools, children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation.
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Instruction Manual TIGER MOTH 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.