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By Stevens AeroModel
Length 24 inches | Span 32 inches | Wing Area 280 inches
2
| Flying Weight 12-14 oz.
Version 07/08/2010
SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 By Stevens AeroModel Length 24 inches | Span 32 inches | Wing Area 280 inches | Flying Weight 12-14 oz. Version 07/08/2010 SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 1 of 30...

  • Page 2: Product Support

    Product Support WARRANTY Stevens AeroModel guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Stevens AeroModel’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Stevens AeroModel reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    ☐ 1 in. x 6 in. length sticky back velcro ☐ 3/4 in. wide clear tape ☐ 1 Roll AeroLITE (solite) ☐ 1 Roll AeroTRIM (solartrim) ☐ 1/32, 1/8, and 3/16 in. Drill Bits ☐ Permanent Marker SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 3 of 30...
  • Page 4 If using a power system other than specified above, we suggest closely matching specs for weight, KV, Input Voltage, and propellor diameter and pitch. Best results are obtained with a power system that produces no more than 25-28mph pitch speed. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 4 of 30...
  • Page 5 Laser Cut Parts Inventory SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 5 of 30...
  • Page 6 Laser Cut Parts Inventory SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 6 of 30...
  • Page 7 Kris Cartwright who, several years ago, designed the original CO2 powered free flight model that formed the basis for this kit. When Kris first introduced us to SkyBuggy™ we were all a buzz over the nostalgic lines and the obvious hat tip to Andy Clancy and his “Bee” series of models.
  • Page 8 ☐ Bevel leading edge of Rudder at a 45 degree Elevator Joiner E6. Bond with thick CA. angle in preparation for hinging. Elevator Joiner Right 45 degrees Left SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 8 of 30...

  • Page 9: Fuselage Construction

    Doubler. These tabs will locate the Fuselage ☐ Slide Crutch Assembly through lower hole in Side F4, and seat in notch. Tack glue with thin CA. (Ensure “TOP” faces up.) SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 9 of 30...
  • Page 10 FS and each other. and 1/8 in. drill bits in wing mount hole and landing gear lug hole to help with alignment. Alignment Hole Alignment Hole SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 10 of 30...
  • Page 11 Stiffener View: Bottom ☐ Cut 10mm square hardwood motor mount to Again... Tabs in crutch assembly will protrude 2 in. length. slightly to locate Fuselage Side. 2 inches SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 11 of 30...
  • Page 12 ☐ Build up a fillet of medium CA around motor fuselage into pockets created by FD and FS. mount on both sides of F2 and F3. Windshield Supports SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 12 of 30...
  • Page 13 FS, fuselage sides. View: Bottom ☐ Using a sharp knife, remove right and left ☐ Tack glue former F6 to fuselage top F7. window inserts from FS. View: Bottom SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 13 of 30...
  • Page 14 ☐ Install Fuselage bottom F13 enclosing F14 within fuselage. ☐ Install pushrod housings through FS and F5. Leave 1/8 in. extending forward of former F5. View: Bottom inside View: Bottom SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 14 of 30...
  • Page 15 F2 tabs and against nose. Bond with thick CA glue. ☐ Install hatch retainer in slots in F5. View: Bottom Magnet Tabs View: Bottom Hatch Retainer SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 15 of 30...
  • Page 16 Leave the corners in the wing saddle area square. ☐ Fit tabs of hatch rails H3 within notches of Square H2. Bond with CA glue. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 16 of 30...

  • Page 17: Wing Construction

    R1 to main spar W1 at center ☐ Fit ribs R2, R3, and R4 to right and left of notches in spar. Tack glue. wing assembly. Tack glue. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 17 of 30...
  • Page 18 R1 ribs as per photo (“❍” designates start point). See next photo for detail. ☐ Hold wing flat against your work table and bond turbulator spars with CA glue. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 18 of 30...
  • Page 19 ☐ Align and bond W9a and W9b together at square main spar cap stock to a length of 3-15/16 in. scarf joint to create one sub-spar part W9. 3-15/16 inches SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 19 of 30...
  • Page 20 R4. centered over the left rib R3, and finishing well beyond right rib R4. See DETAIL1 & 2. View: Top / Left View: Top / Left Leading edge SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 20 of 30...
  • Page 21 ☐ Working in small increments, of 1/2 in. at a time, bend W7 forward, tack gluing to R4. Now, turn wing over and permanently bond to rib, spars, and leading edge. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 21 of 30...
  • Page 22 Note: It is not critical to exactly match profile, simply remove the harsh angle creating a more blunt / round leading edge. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 22 of 30...
  • Page 23 ☐ ☐ Tape stabilizer and control surface to a flat surface (bevel side down), leaving a 1/64 in. gap between the surfaces. View: Top 1/64 in. Gap SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 23 of 30...
  • Page 24 Rivets View: Bottom Left ☐ Repeat the previous eight “☐ ☐” steps for the Vertical Stabilizer and Rudder, mounting the horn on the right side of the Rudder. SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 24 of 30...
  • Page 25 1/32 in. wire pushrod. ☐ Apply a 6 in. length of 3/4 in. wide self adhesive Velcro (not included) along F1 to retain battery and receiver. View: Bottom Pushrod exit Velcro SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 25 of 30...
  • Page 26 Drill a 1/32 in. pilot hole rubber bands. Wrap rubber bands around lug through gearbox housing motor mount stick. and landing gear three times. Rubber Band Gear Lug Slot SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 26 of 30...
  • Page 27 UP! Likewise, forward stick results in the Elevator moving DOWN! ☐ Mount the wing on the fuselage and secure SkyBuggy™ is designed to be a very docile with four #32 rubber bands (two per side). flyer, therefore the flight controls are set up for Your SkyBuggy™...
  • Page 28 . Within several feet the model should be SkyBuggy™ is capable of flying in winds up airborne.
  • Page 29 SkyBuggy™ should have only required a click or two of trim to obtain level flight and should perform smoothy in both pitch and roll. By now you’ll have noticed that SkyBuggy™ is a very stable airplane. When built straight, and trimmed for level flight, SkyBuggy™...
  • Page 30 Use this two-view drawing to sketch up covering ideas. Bottom SkyBuggy © 2010 Stevens AeroModel all rights reserved. Page 30 of 30...