Option electric retract gear (not including).
only including oleo struts.
all balsa - ply wood construction.
covered in a heat-shrink film with printed (41 pages)
Summary of Contents for Black Horce Model fairey albacore BH166
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Instruction Manual Book Item code: BH166. FAIREY ALBACORE ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION. COVERED IN A HEAT-SHRINK FILM WITH PRINTED. Glow and EP 95% ALMOST READY TO FLY SPECIFICATION: - Wingspan: 1,693mm (66.65in). Parts listing required (not included): - Length: 1,400mm (55.12in). - Radio: 05 channels.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your FAIREY ALBACORE. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED EPOXY A EPOXY B Epoxy Glue (5 minute type). Hand or electric drill. Epoxy Glue (30 minute type). Threadlocker (screw cement). Hobby knife. Some more tools. Awl. Assorted drill bits. Phillips head screwdriver. - 2mm ball driver.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 * Apply drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each 1. INSTALLING THE AILERONS hinge. Do not use CA accelerator. After the CA has fully hardened, test the hinges by pulling on the aileron. C/A glue.
FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Repeat the procedure to install the opposite gear. High Wing Bottom view Low Wing 4. INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT OPTION 1: ELECTRIC MOTOR 4x70mm Cap Screw 5x5mm Aluminum - - 4 - - - - - 4 4x20mm Cap Screw 10x50mm Aluminum - - -...
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Feed three lines through the fuel tank Fuel tank compartment and through the pre-drilled hole in the firewall. Pull the lines out from behind the engine, while guiding the fuel tank into place. Push the fuel tank as far forward as possible, the front of the tank should just about touch the back of the firewall.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 5. INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Fuselage bottom side 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.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 6. COWLING Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up place using four wood screws. See picture below. the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 3) Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot. 7. INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Make sure the horizontal stabilizer is square and centered to the fuselage by taking measurements, but Silicone tube don't glue anything yet. - - - 2 2mm Nut - - - - - -...
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN AND PUSHROD INSTALLATION Elevator pushrod Control horn and linkages for Elevator are installed the same way as the ailerons before (see page 5). Silicone Tube Bottom side. Horn Drill a hole 1.5 mm A+B Epoxy glue 1) Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Top side. Control horn and linkages for Rudder are installed the same way as the Elevator before (see page 10). Rudder Rudder pushrod Silicone Tube Silicone Tube A+B Epoxy glue Pushrod Control horn Mark Rudder Flaslink Flaslink servo arm...
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Secure the gear to the fuselage. Fuselage Bottom side Secure 4x15mm C/A glue Epoxy glue Install and secure the wheel. Collar C/A glue...
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Mark the locations of the two mounting screws. 10. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET Remove the tail wheel bracket and drill 2.5mm pilot holes at the locations marked. Set the tail wheel assembly in 3x12mm Screw - - - 2 place on the plywood plate.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 11. INSTALLING PLASTIC BOMB FUSELAGE - - - 2 - - - 2 - - - 2 Fuselage Bottom side Remove the film covering. A+B Epoxy glue. 12. INSTALLING THE SWITCH, RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1) Cut out the switch hole using a modeling knife. Use a 4) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes foam to protect them from vibration.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 Fuselage top side Switch Zip tie Zip tie Fuel tank Receiver Zip tie Battery 13. INSTALLING COCKPIT FUSELAGE Cut and remove A+B Epoxy glue. Position the canopy so the rear frame on the canopy is aligned with the rear edge of the cockpit opening. Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the canopy hatch.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 *** Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace into each wing haft. The brace should slide in easily. If not, use 220 grit sand around the edges and ends of the brace until it fits properly. Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage.
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FAIREY ALBACORE Item code: BH166 BALANCING CONTROL THROWS 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. 1) We highly recommend setting up a plane using the Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control control throws listed. and crash.
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I/C FLINGT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away from NEVER fly near power lines,aerials or ALWAYS adjust the engine from behind factories, hospitals, schools, buildings the propeller, and do not allow any part of other dangerous areas including airports, and houses etc.
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