Phoenix Model A26 INVADER GP Instruction Manual

Phoenix Model A26 INVADER GP Instruction Manual

Size .46-.55 scale 1:9 1/4 arf

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A26 INVADER
GP/EP Size .46-.55 Scale 1:9 ¼ ARF
SPECIFICATION
- Wingspan: 2300mm (90.5 in)
- Length: 1664mm (65.5 in)
- Flying weight: 7000g-8000g
- Wing area: 61.4 dm2
- Wing loading: 105g/dm2
- Wing type: Naca airfoils
- Retract gear type: Air-retract With CNC
Suspension Metal Struts (included)
- Spinner size: Scale type (not included)
- Radio: 8 channel minimum (not included)
- Servo: 9 standard servo: 2 aileron; 2 flap;
1 elevator; 1 rudder; 2 throttle; 1 control
air valve (not included)
- Recommended receiver battery:
6.0V 2400/2600mAh NiMH (2) (not included)
- Servo mount: 21mm x 42 mm
- Propeller: suit with your engine
- Engine: 2 X .46-.55 Glow engine (two stroke)
(not included)
Instruction Manual
- Motor: brushless outrunner 850 W,
800 KV (not included)
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Plane type: Scale Warbird
- Gravity CG: 100 mm (3.9 in) Back from the
leading edge of the wing, at the fuselage
- Control throw Ailerons: Low: 9mm up/down,
10% expo; High: 12mm up/down, 10% expo
- Control throw Elevators: Low: 11mm up/down,
12% expo; High: 14mm up/down, 12% expo
- Control throw Rudder: Low: 20mm right/left,
15% expo; High: 35mm right/left, 15% expo
- Control throw Flaps: Mid: 10mm down;
Landing: 15mm down
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
- Motor: 2 X RIMFIRE .32 (not included)
- Lipo cell: 2 X 4 cells / 4500 – 5500mAh (not included)
- Esc: 2 X 45A (not included)
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual version version A26 INVADER GP/EP Size .46-.55 Scale 1:9 ¼ ARF SPECIFICATION - Wingspan: 2300mm (90.5 in) - Motor: brushless outrunner 850 W, - Length: 1664mm (65.5 in) 800 KV (not included) - Flying weight: 7000g-8000g - Experience level: Intermediate - Wing area: 61.4 dm2 - Plane type: Scale Warbird - Wing loading: 105g/dm2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing Phoenix Model products. With over 20 years experience in production and fly testing, Phoenix Model is committed to bring the best quality products and good service to customers. Along with a team of creative engineers and skilled workers, we will always accompany with customers by our great experiences, fully enthusiasm...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Vacuum the parts and the work area to assemble and use this. thoroughly after working with fiberglass parts. In that Phoenix Model has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, Phoenix SUGGESTION Model is not responsible for loss of use , or other incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 4: Flight Warnings

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER FLIGHT WARNINGS ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial. Thin CA Switch on the transmitter. 30-minute epoxy Switch on the receiver. 6-minute epoxy Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the Threadlocker thread locking cement fuselage.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER • Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document. (AMA Document #718.) (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A.) 3.
  • Page 6: Preparations

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER PREPARATIONS Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas thoroughly bond the covering to the wood. Assemble left and right sides the same way INSTALLING THE AILERONS AND FLAPS 2.
  • Page 7: Installing The Aileron And Flap Servos

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 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. Align the center line of main wing with aileron. Apply instant glue (CA glue, super glue).
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Aileron and Flap Servo approx. 13mm 1.5mm 2 x 10mm TP Screw 1.5mm 2x10mm 2x10mm Warning! Set all scerws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! 2x10mm 2x10mm Pay close attention Cut off shaded portion Must be purchased Cut away film only.
  • Page 9: Installing The Ailerons And Flap Linkages

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE AILERONs AND FLAPs 5. Center the aileron and hold it in place using a couple of pieces of masking tape. LINKAGES 6. With the aileron and aileron servo centered, carefully place a mark on the aileron pushrod wire 1.
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 2x10mm Neutral Mark the spot to attach. Bend 90 Pull out servo cord with string. Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply threadlocker (screw cement). Cut off excess.
  • Page 11: Installing The Main Landing Gear

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER < Right Wing > < Left Wing > INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 5x50mm Cap Screw 4x4mm 6x4mm Aluminum 4x4mm Set Screw 4x25mm Cap Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer 5x30mm Spring < For Left > <...
  • Page 12 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 700mm 750mm Air Hose Air Hose Spring Spring Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 13: Superlock Air Retracts

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER SUPERLOCK AIR RETRACTS 7kg/cm AIR PUMP AIR SUPPLY VALUE ONE WAY 3 WAY MAIN GEAR CONNECTOR NOSE GEAR VALVE CONTROL 4 WAY CONNECTOR MAIN GEAR AIR TANK SERVO 4 WAY CONNECTOR < Wheel well > Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention here! Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 4x25mm 4x25mm Pull out servo cord with string. Assemble left and right sides the same way Apply epoxy glue...
  • Page 15: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE Fuel Tank 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel factory. lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through 2.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Fuel Tank Silicone Tube Zip tie Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 17: Horizontal Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom and to the 1. Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering top of the stabilizer mounting area and to the from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
  • Page 18: Vertical Stabilizer Installation

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION Cut off shaded portion Secure nylon hinges with instant glue, Apply instant glue being careful vertical fin and rudder. (CA glue, super glue). Align the center line of vertical fin with rudder. Apply epoxy glue...
  • Page 19 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 4mm Rod 1200mm Cable rod Locknut 5x2mm 5x2mm Close or clamp pipe to fix position. Cut off shaded portion Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Cap screw...
  • Page 21: Installing The Rudder Linkages

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE RUDDER LINKAGES 3 x 12mm Screw 3mm Washer Aluminum ball 3mm Nylon Nut Cable rod Aluminum ball 3x12mm Locknut 3x12mm 3x30mm Connector Set all screws securely. If they come off during flight you will lose control of your aircraft! Rudder Servo Cut off excess.
  • Page 22: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD 7. Locate one nylon servo arm, and using wire cutters, remove all but one of the arms. Using a 2mm drill bit, enlarge the third hole out from the center to 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side and left accommodate the elevator pushrod wire.
  • Page 23 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 2x10mm 2x10mm 3x20mm Cut off shaded portion Apply threadlocker Assemble left and right sides the same way. (screw cement).
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER approx. 13mm Elevator Rod Elevator Domino Elevator Servo Mark the spot to attach. Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention here Must be purchased separately! Cut off excess.
  • Page 25: Installing The Nose Gear Retract

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR RETRACT < Wheel well > Aluminum ball 5x30mm Spring 1000mm Cable rod Locknut 3x30mm Connector 4mm Spring Washer 3 x 12mm Screw 4mm Washer 3mm Nylon Nut 5mm Washer 4x4mm 3mm Washer 4 x 20mm Cap Screw 5 x 35mm Cap Screw 4x4mm Set Screw...
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 200mm 150mm Air Hose Air Hose Spring...
  • Page 27 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Apply epoxy glue Aluminum ball Must be purchased Cable rod separately! Cut off shaded portion Pay close attention here...
  • Page 28: Installing The Gun

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 3x12mm Cut off excess. INSTALLING THE GUN Assemble left and right sides the same way.
  • Page 29: Secure The Wing To The Fuselage

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER SECURE The Wing To The Fuselage Attach the wings to the fuselage and secure the wing panels. Main wing must be inserted and attached completely before fixing with screw. Assemble left and right Cut off shaded portion sides the same way.
  • Page 30 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 8-10mm Use linkage to push the piston in all the way. Keep the piston inside the - marked area. Air flow direction. Pay close attention here Tighten firmly. Nylon Strap Loosen nut.
  • Page 31 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Air valve Servo Zip Tie (for retract gear) Air tank Air tank Air tank Apply epoxy glue...
  • Page 32 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER One-way Valve Air Hose Air Hose T-Joint Air Hose Air Valve Air Valve Servo Air tank...
  • Page 33: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE ENGINE May be you also need to trim some wood from the tri-angle wood for the installation is easy. Apply epoxy glue Assemble left and right sides the same way 4 x 25mm Screw 4mm Washer 4mm Spring Washer Engine Mount...
  • Page 34: Installing The Throttle Pushrod Servo

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 3. Apply epoxy glue to the pushrod housing where it INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD SERVO exits the firewall and where it passes through the forward bulkhead. This will secure the housing in 1. Place the engine into the engine mount and align it place.
  • Page 35: Installing The Throttle

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER .46-.55 OS .46-.55 OS Throttle Rod Assemble left and right sides the same way Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE THROTTLE 3. Slide the adjustable metal connector / servo arm assembly over the plain end of the pushrod wire. 1.
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 4x4mm Assemble left and right sides the same way Adjust the throttle input (transmitter throttle stick), throttle trim movement and the carburattor opening to the suitable position and screw in the 4x4mm set screw. < Throttle Idling > <...
  • Page 37: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 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. from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine.
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Silicone Glue Plate of plywood Cut off shaded portion Apply epoxy glue Assemble left and right sides the same way...
  • Page 39: Installing The Spinner

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 3x10mm INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner back-plate, propeller and spinner cone. The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone. If it dose, use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it.
  • Page 40: Installing The Receiver And Battery

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE SWITCH INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the 1. The switch should be mounted on the fuselage side, opposite the muffler, close enough to the receiver.
  • Page 41: Installing The Electric Motor ( Ep Version )

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR 3 x 15mm Cap Screw 3mm Washer 3mm Spring Washer White glue 3mm Mount Nut RimFire .32 4 x 60mm Cap Screw 5mm Washer 3x15mm 10x35mm Aluminum 3x15mm RimFire .32 10x35mm 4x60mm RimFire .32 Apply threadlocker (screw cement).
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Electric Speed Controller RimFire .32 Velcro Battery Must be purchased separately!
  • Page 43 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Top Hatch Open and Close < Check the motor rotation > When rotating clock wise, change the connection of 2 wires. Cut off shaded portion C.A glue Adhesive tape Cut off shaded portion...
  • Page 44: Balancing

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER BALANCING 1. It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. 3. If the nose of the plane falls, the plane is nose Improper balance will cause your plane to lose heavy. To correct this first move the battery pack control and crash.
  • Page 45 Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Aileron Control 11mm 11mm Elevator Control 20mm 20mm Rudder Control 10-15mm Flap Control...
  • Page 46: Flight Preparation Pre Flight Check

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying. 2. Check every bolt and every glue joint in your plane to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Valve

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER Cleaning the valve Cleaning the valve: In case the valve can not move smoothly, please follow these steps as below. Please note that you must use the high torque servo for controlling the air valve. The minimum torque of servo is 7kg.
  • Page 48: Main Gear Dimensional Detail

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER 30.0 Main Gear Dimensional Detail 16.0 16.0 Nose Gear Dimensional Detail 30.0...
  • Page 49: Decoration

    Instruction Manual A26 INVADER DECORATION < Bottom view > < Top view > <Side view> Left <Side view> Right...
  • Page 50: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 3x10mm(TP) 3x10mm(TP) 3x10mm(TP) 3x10mm(TP) 3x25mm 3x25mm 3x25mm 3x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x60mm 4x60mm 10x35mm 10x35mm 4x60mm 4x60mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 3x15mm 2x10mm 4x4mm 2x10mm 4x4mm...
  • Page 51: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 2x10mm 2x10mm 2x10mm 3x20mm 3x20mm 3x20mm 2x10mm 2x10mm(TP) 3x20mm 3x4mm 2x10mm(TP) 3x12mm 3x12mm 2x10mm 3x20mm 2x10mm 3x20mm 2x10mm(TP) 4x20mm 2x10mm(TP) 4x25mm 4x25mm 4x25mm...
  • Page 52 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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