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Instruction Manual Book Item code: BH04 PIPER J-3 CUB Glow and EP ALL BALSA - PLY WOOD CONSTRUCTION. COVERED WITH ORACOVER 95% ALMOST READY TO FLY SPECIFICATION: Recommended Motor and Battery set up - Wingspan:1,950 mm (76.77in). (not included): - Length: 1,297 mm (51.06 in). - Motor: Admiral GP10 5030-400kV - Weight: 3.2 - 3.5 kg (7.04 - 7.7 lbs).
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS FLIGHT WARNINGS When ready to y, rst 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 tted to the fuselage. Threadlocker thread locking cement Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check Mixing sticks...
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 • 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.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 PREPARATIONS: Use a covering iron with a covering sock on hign heat to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood INSTALLING THE AILERONS Bottom view 2) Apply drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of each hinge.
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Place the servo into the servo tray/ hatch into the Repeat step # 2 - # 5 to install the second aileron servo box on the bottom of the wing and drill 1.5mm servo in the opposite wing half.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 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.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER Then put the horizontal into the fuselage. Check the fit of the horizontal stabilizer in its slot. Draw a center line Using a modeling knife, carefully remove the film covering from the tail slots at the rear of the fuselage.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS AND LINKAGES Flaslink Nylon Clevis 900mm Push rod Horn - - - - - - 1 - - - 2 - - 2 Duo rod connection lock - - - - - - 2 100mm Push rod - - - - - - 1 - - - 2...
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Servo arm Flaslink Push rod Bend 90 Elevator servo Elevator pushrod Flaslink SetScrew Horn Fuselage top side Elevator servo Elevator pushrod Flaslink Cut off excess.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLATION THE VERTICAL STABILIZER Hinges for Rudder are glued the same way as the aileron before (see page 8) Rudder Top side. INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS AND LINKAGES Control horn and linkages for Rudder are installed the same way as the elevator before (see page 13, 14). Nylon Clevis - - - 1 - - - 2...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Rudder pushrod Flaslink Rudder servo Flaslink Rudder pushrod Rudder servo INSTALLING THE TAIL GEAR tail wheel 3x12mm Tp Screw 3mm Collar assembly in place on the - - - - - - - 2 plywood plate.
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Using the knife cut away the wood from the Mark the locations of the two mounting screws. bottom of the rudder and slide the two nylon Remove the t ail wheel bracket and drill 2.5mm pilot clasps into the slot.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING THE ENGINE * Locate the long piece of wire used 3mm Hex Nut 500mm Pushrod wire for the throttle pushrod. One end of - - - 1 - - - - - - - 4 the wire has been pre-bend in to a 4x25mm Cap Screw Size: 46...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Cut off shaded portion INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK 5. When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3mm x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper expands and 1. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon seals the tank opening.
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Clunks - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 Fuel Tank - - - - 1 TOP SIDE TOP SIDE Fuel tank...
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING THE THROTTLE direction. When the throttle stick is moved forward from idle to full throttle, the throttle barrel should also open and close using this motion. If not, - - - - - - 1 Connector reverse the direction of the servo, using the transmitter.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 MOUNTING THE COWL While holding the cowl firmly in position, Remove the mufler and needle valve assembly drill four 1,6mm pilot holes through both the from the engine. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the cowl and the side edges of the firewall.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Fuselage Bottom side C . A Apply instant glue (C.A glue, super glue). INSTALLING THE SWITCH, RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLING THE SWITCH 1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 Switch Switch Battery Receiver Zip tie Must be purchased separately! INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR (EP VERSION) 4x60mm Socket Head 6x20mm M3 Blind Nut Cap Screw - - - - - 4 - - 4 3x15mm Cap Screw 10x40mm Plastic - - - - - 4...
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 M3 Blind Nut 3mm Spring Washer 3x15mm Cap Screw Motor: GP10 5030-400KV 4mm Flat washer 10x40mm Plastic 4mm Flat Washer 4mm Spring Washer 4x60mm Socket Head Cap Screw B a t t e r y...
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 3x6mm Button Head 2.5mm Cap Screw 3x6mm Button Head 2.5mm Cap Screw 3x6mm Button 2.5mm Head Cap Screw 2.5mm 3x6mm Button Head Cap Screw Assemble left and right Apply epoxy glue. sides the same way. The number of times Drill holes using the stated.
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Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 3x12mm Cap scew 3mm Spring Washer Ball link 3x12mm Cap scew BOTTOM SIDE Fuselage Bottom side 3x15mm Tp Screw The number of times the same way Assembly (in this case twice). Assemble left and right sides the same way.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 INSTALLING THE WING TO THE FUSELAGE Attach the aluminium tube into the fuselage. Locate the aluminium wing dihedral brace. 12mm Aluminium tube. 665mm *** Test fit the aluminium tube dihedral brace into each wing haft. The brace should slide in easily.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 BALANCING 2) If one side of the wing fall, that side is heavier than the opposite. Add small amounts of lead weight to the bottom side of the lighter wing half's 1) It is critical that your airplane be balanced wing tip.
Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04 FOR YOUR RADIO INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTION FOR AIRPLANE AND ADJUSTMENT OF SERVOS For more information, refer to radio system instruction manual. Example of connection Follow instruction manual of Engine and Battery. Engine Aileron Servo Aileron Throttle Servo...
I/C FLYING 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 and houses etc. NEVER fly your aircraft other dangerous areas including airports, the propeller, and do not allow any part of close to people or built up areas.
I/C FLYING GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the ALWAYS land the model INTO When ready to fly, first extend transmitter and check that the the wind, this ensures that the the transmitter aerial. control surfaces move freely and in model lands at the slowest possible the CORRECT directions.
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