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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Electric Foam Slowflyer with “Fat and Flat©” construction. Designed By: Dan Schwartz Available Exclusively from: www.FoamFly.com 4077 WoodCreek Dr. Ypsilanti MI. 48197 © 2006 FoamFly.com...
- Page 4 Thank You for purchasing the Fat P-47! Welcome to the world of simple, durable foam flying machines. The Fat P-47 is sure to thrill, with its sleek styling, and old-timer flair. This plane is suitable for beginners, but it is recommended that new pilots get the help of an instructor to trim their plane, and help with the first flights.
- Page 5 Identify all the parts: You’ll need to know which part is which, unless you want to end up with the flying equivalent of Frankenstein’s Monster. So, let’s start by taking a look at what you’ve got here. Foam Airplane Parts: (1) Fuselage halves (Left and Right) (2) Fuselage Center (3) Horizontal Stabilizer...
- Page 6 Make sure you end up with BOTH LEFT and RIGHT WINGS!!! This is EXTREMELY important. The wing pieces are essentially identical until you form the airfoil into them. So watch out, a plane with two left wings doesn’t fly too well. ©2006 FoamFly.com...
- Page 7 Roll the wings into shape: (See the Appendix Section, “Rolling the Foam”) After the wing panels are formed, test fit the pieces. The airfoil should be a good fit in the slot on the fuselage pod without forcing it. You can bend the leading edge with finger and thumb if necessary.
- Page 8 Position the servos where they will have the easiest path to the receiver and control surfaces. Cut a hole through the plane, insert the servo and wire, and use the hot glue gun to “rivet” them in place. ©2006 FoamFly.com...
- Page 9 Glue the Control Horns into the Surfaces. The Rudder Control Horn goes on the side of the rudders angled so that it will point at the servo location. The Elevator Control Horn goes on the underside of the Elevator, on the same side as the rudder horn. Make small cuts with your X- Acto knife where the control horns will line up with the pushrods, and press fit the control horns in place.
- Page 10 Mount the receiver and speed control under one wing. Mount the battery to one side of the fuselage with Velcro. Position battery as necessary for best balance. The CG of the Fat P-47 is about 1.75” back from the leading edge of the wing.
- Page 11 APPENDIX: The Tools: (and things you’ll need) Knives: a Razor knife, and an X-Acto would both be useful. Glue: UHU Creativ` contact cement, or White glue, or Epoxy. AND, you’ll definitely want a hot glue gun and glue sticks. Tape: You’ll want 2” wide clear packing tape, or some “crystal clear” Scotch Tape if you can find it.
- Page 12 Then, contact cement the ribs in place, and hot glue weld around them. The P-47 should have two large wheels, one under each wing just under the leading edge, and a small one in the tail. Motor Mount Templates: StickMotor Mount Cut out Glue 3/8” wood as shown. ©2006 FoamFly.com...
- Page 13 Outrunner Motor Mount Cut out use cutout foam to make “gussets” for outrunner style motor mount.
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