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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 2015 ZupAir Zulu. The Zulu can be used for slope soaring, flat-land thermalling, aerobatics and more. A built-in motor mount can be used for quick conversion to powered flight if you don’t have easy access to rising air.
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Recommended radio gear Transmitter with flying wing / delta wing mixing capability Two-channel receiver and two servos Battery Options: - NiMH, 900 mAh square-pack - Lipo, 500-800 mAh, 7,4V Lipo + BEC - 2-Cell 800 mAh , 6.6V LiFePo4 Servos: - Metal geared servos highly recommended (2kg/cm or more torque) - Emax ES3252, HS-65mg –...
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Recommended building materials Glue - Beacon's Foam Tac - UHU por - hot glue (with glue gun) - Gorilla Glue (Polyurethane glue) - 5-minue epoxy - other EPO-safe glues Screwdrivers - small phillips screwdriver for attaching the servo arm - medium-size phillips screwdriver for securing the wing joiner Accessories needed for powered version - 1 battery(2-3s 1000 mah Lipo battery)
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(but opposite direction) as the elevon for deflections below 20 degrees. The Zulu needs around 20 degrees (just past stall) of upward deflection to enter the deep- stall mode (very nice for top-landings). Higher descent rates can be reached with more deflection.
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Neutral Position Neutral Position 4. Join the wings with the 6mm carbon jioner tube and lock the wing in place with a screwdriver. 5. Electric version only Connect the BEC to the the motor, check the rotation direction of the power, then install the folding propeller.
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With the controls set to neutral, CG at 100mm or less, and rates set low, give the Zulu a toss on a lawn. After trimming with your radio, set the drooperons back to the neutral position, while keeping the flight-trimmed elevon...
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enjoy!! Warning A radio-controlled model is not a toy. It is capable of causing serious bodily injury and property damage. It is the buyer’s responsibility to build this kit correctly and to properly install the motor, radio, and all other equipment. The first test flights should be made only with the assistance of an experienced R/C flyer.
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