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All fiberglass 1/6 scale sailplane ASH-26 Building instructions The ASH-26 manufactured by Schleicher, is a high performance open class (18m) glider. Thank you for your purchase this up-to-date sport semi-scale glider model, designed for slope soaring, where you will appreciate it´s maneuvereability and nice flying characteristics.
* fiberglass wing, double-high airbrakes installed, * horizontal stabilizer, * rudder, * canopy, * canopy frame, * wing connecting rod, * bag with accessories * stickers, * building instructions To finish the model you need: * cyanoacrylate adhesive, * 5-min epoxy glue, * common modeller’s tools (sharp knife, drilling machine, screwdriver, fine round file, sandpaper) To fly you need:...
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The glider is ready to fly right after the installation of the RC set.. 1. How to install the rudder servos Glue the servo holder plate into the fuselage. Insert the 0.8 mm steel wire with inner tubes into the outer bowdens. Cut the bowden tube to the proper length, insert it into the fuselage. Check if all bends are smooth and glue the bowden in several points.
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3. How to install the aileron and flaps servos Insert the extension cables into the wing and connect them to the servos. It is recommended to solder these two cables instead of just using connectors. If soldering, take care to the isolation of the single wires.
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5. How to install the radio and batteries Insert the batteries, power switch and receiver in the fuselage .Connect all the servos in the fuselage with the radio. Use a Y-cable to connect the aileron servos to one channel only or use two channels, if available, for ailerons.
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Flaps: crossing +2 mm, term flight -2 mm Butterfly: flaps -15 mm, ailerons +8 mm, elevator -2 mm Centre of Gravity: usually 42-47 mm from wing leading edge Have a lot of fun and many happy landings with your ASH-26...