Richmond HORNET 40-52 ARF ECS Assembly & Operation Manual

Polycote ecs sport trainer model with polycote ecs enhanced graphics system

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HORNET
TM
40-52 ARF ECS
SPORT TRAINER MODEL
WITH POLYCOTE ECS ENHANCED GRAPHICS SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY & OPERATIONS MANUAL
Please review this manual thoroughly before assembling or operating this model.
Proceeding with assembly and use of this product indicates
Agreement With & Acceptance of the following Liability Disclaimer.
Model airplanes, model engines, model engine fuel, propellers and related accessories, tools and equipment can be
hazardous if improperly used. Be cautious and follow all safety recommendations when using your VMAR model air-
plane. Keep hands, tools, clothing and all foreign objects well clear of engines when they are operating. Take particular
care to safeguard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fingers of other persons who may be nearby.
Use only a good quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws. Stay clear of the propeller and stay clear of the plane of
rotation defined by the propeller.
The Manufacturer, Distributor, Retailer and/or other suppliers of this product expressly disclaim any warranties or repre-
sentations, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of fitness for the purposes of
achieving and sustaining remotely controlled flight.
In no event will the Manufacturer, Distributor, Retailer and/or other suppliers of this product have any obligation arising
from contract or tort, or for loss of revenue or profit, or for indirect, special, incidental, consequential or other damages
arising from the use of this product.
In purchasing and/or using this product, the user accepts all responsibility for its use and accepts all liability associated
with such use.
CAUTION
A Remote Control Model Aircraft is not a toy. It is a flying model that functions much like a full size airplane. If
you do not assemble and operate this product properly you can cause injury to yourself and others and dam-
age property. DO NOT FLY this model if you are not qualified.
You are ultimately responsible for the mechanical, aeronautical and electrical integrity of this model and it's
structure, control surfaces, hinges, linkages, covering, engine, radio, wiring, battery and all other components.
Check all components before and after each flight.
Don't fly until it's right!
The Graphics and Detailing are inside the POLYCOTE ECS!

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  • Page 1 HORNET 40-52 ARF ECS SPORT TRAINER MODEL WITH POLYCOTE ECS ENHANCED GRAPHICS SYSTEM ASSEMBLY & OPERATIONS MANUAL Please review this manual thoroughly before assembling or operating this model. Proceeding with assembly and use of this product indicates Agreement With & Acceptance of the following Liability Disclaimer. Model airplanes, model engines, model engine fuel, propellers and related accessories, tools and equipment can be hazardous if improperly used.
  • Page 2 STAGE 1 – WING ASSEMBLY. JOINING THE WING HALVES Parts needed Tools and Adhesives needed - Roll of wing joiner tape (supplied with kit) - 30 minute epoxy - Right and left wing panels - Epoxy brush or stir sticks - Wing joiner (also called dihedral brace) - Disposable mixing dish for the epoxy - Two short dowel guides...
  • Page 3 Center line pointing up 1F - Wipe off the excess epoxy then allow to cure. 1E- Carefully insert the joiner all the way to the cen- ter line STAGE 2 - WING ASSEMBLY - JOINING THE WING HALVES CONTINUED. 2.1 When the epoxy has cured in Stage 1, trial fit the second wing panel onto the wing joiner first to ensure that the two panels fit without an excessive gap.
  • Page 4: Installing The Aileron Servo

    STAGE 4 INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVO INTO THE WING. To install the aileron servo into the wing you will need the fol- lowing items : - Servo - Servos mounting screws and grommets as supplied with servos. - Servo control arms as supplied with the servos. - Two aileron control rod assemblies supplied with the kit.
  • Page 5 5.6 Connect the aileron servo control rods to the aileron control horns as shown in 5C. 5.7 Carefully remove the masking tape holding the ailerons. 5.8 Turn on your radio and activate the ailerons, using the aileron stick and ensure that a smooth full motion can be achieved.
  • Page 6 STAGE 8 - INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 8.1 With the horizontal stabilizer aligned correctly, mark the shape of the fuselage on the top & bottom of the horizontal stabilizer using a water soluble non-permanent felt-tip 8A- Mark the top of the horizontal 8B- ...and the bottom stabilizer...
  • Page 7 10B- Apply plenty of epoxy 10C- Slide the horizontal stabiliz- 10D- Wipe off excess epoxy in place STAGE 11 - FITTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER 11.1 Check the fit of the vertical stabilizer in its slot. Make sure that it is square to the horizontal stabilizer and fuselage (see 11A) 11.2 Mark the shape of the fuselage on the left &...
  • Page 8: Installing The Landing Gear

    STAGE 13 - INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR The HORNET has a tricycle gear configura- tion (trike gear) using a steerable nose wheel and main landing gear. Trike gear is recommended in trainers and makes it much easier to steer your model on the ground and to control it during take off STAGE 14 - FITTING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR...
  • Page 9: Installing The Nose Gear

    STAGE 15 - INSTALLING THE NOSE GEAR Identify the nose gear components per illustration 15A: - 1 pre-bent nose gear wire Pre-bent nose gear wire - 1 steering arm - 2 wheel collars Steering arm - 1 wheel 2-7/16” ( 60mm) Wheel Set screw Collars...
  • Page 10: Installing The Engine

    STAGE 16 - FITTING THE FUEL TANK To assemble the fuel tank you will need the following items: - The fuel tank and fuel stopper assembly (supplied) - The clunk (supplied) - About 7” (20 cm) of medium ID silicone fuel line (DUB 197 or DUB-222 or similar) - Cross head Phillips screw driver 16A - Fuel tank &...
  • Page 11 STAGE 18 - CONNECTING THE THROTTLE CONTROL ROD TO THE ENGINE. 18A- Clevis attached to engine 18B- Throttle control rod connected to the engine throttle arm throttle arm and to the servo arm STAGE 19 - CONNECTING THE FUEL & PRESSURE LINES 19.1 Install the muffler then connect the fuel tubing from the tank metal pressure lines to the muffler 19.2 Connect the fuel tubing from the tank metal fuel line to the...
  • Page 12: Installing The Servos

    Elevator control horn location Rudder control horn location 21C- Elevator control horn location 21D- Rudder control horn location STAGE 22 - INSTALLING THE SERVOS 22.1 Install the rubber servo grommets & brass ferrules supplied with your radio equipment. The three servos that control the eleva- tor, rudder and throttle are to be installed in the servo tray mounted in the fuselage.
  • Page 13 Throttle pushrod Elevator pushrod Rudder pushrod Nose gear pushrod NOSE TAIL NOSE TAIL 23B- Pre-installed elevator, throttle and rudder 23C- Center the servos, control surfaces & throttle pushrod (carb) then connect the control rods to the servos. STAGE 24 - CONNECTING THE PUSHRODS TO THE ELEVATOR 24.1 Connect the elevator servo to the receiver and turn on your transmitter.
  • Page 14 STAGE 27 - ADJUST CONTROL SURFACE THROW LIMITS 27.1 Adjust the deflection of the control surfaces to match the specifications on page 15 You can reduce the amount of throw by doing either or both of the following: - From the servo end, move the clevis or EZ connector to a hole in the servo arm that is closer to the servo output shaft.
  • Page 15 STAGE 30 - INSTALLING THE RECEIVER BATTERY 30.1 Consult your radio manual for instructions about hooking up your receiver battery, receiver and switch har- ness. 30.2 Wrap the battery pack securely in foam suitable for RC equipment and wrap the foam insulated pack in a plastic bag or cling wrap.
  • Page 16 STAGE 34 - CONFIRM MECHANICAL INTEGRITY 34.1 Once you have confirmed that the CG is correct, you should do a thorough review of the entire model before your first flight. Check everything twice! Every hook up, every coupling, everything! Do it twice!! 80 - 85 mm 34.2 Before your first flight, have an experienced flyer 3 1/8 - 3 3/8”...

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