Maxair Velox Revolution II Assembly Manual

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Velox Revolution II Specs:

Wingspan :

Wing Area :

Length :

Recommended Engine :

Radio :

Weight :

M a x a i r M o d e l P r o d u c t s

h t t p s : / / w w w. m a x a i r r c . c o m

Metric

1730 mm

62 dm

1460 mm

2C - .91 to 1.0

4 Channels – 6 servos (Hi-torque recommended)

3.7 to 4 kg

Imperial

68 in

965 in

57.5 in

4C - .91 to 1.1

8.1 to 8.8 lbs

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Page 1 Velox Revolution II Specs: Metric Imperial Wingspan : 1730 mm 68 in Wing Area : 62 dm 965 in 1460 mm 57.5 in Length : 2C - .91 to 1.0 4C - .91 to 1.1 Recommended Engine : 4 Channels – 6 servos (Hi-torque recommended) Radio : 3.7 to 4 kg...
Page 2 Introduction The MAXAIR Velox Revolution II was designed with nothing but performance in mind. You name it, it can do it. Whether your thing is down on the deck 3D, or the precision required while performing scale aerobatic, the MAXAIR Velox Revolution II is for you! The MAXAIR Velox Revolution II tracks as straight as an arrow but will tumble with the best of them.
Page 3 Required Items to complete (The following items are not included in the kit and must be purchased separately) CA (thin and medium or thick) Needle nose pliers Thread Locking Compound Plug wrench or other wrenches Hex head screw drivers 4mm drill bit Vernier Callipers 1.5mm drill bit Flat head screw driver...
Page 4: Parts Included In The Kit
Parts included in the kit Package Part Description Quantity Condition Fuselage Finished Rudder servo mount Included Cockpit hatch/cover Included Fuselage Fix screw M3x8 4pcs Included Belly pan Included Screws - M3x15 2pcs Included Main wing 1set Finished Ailerons 1set Included CA hinges 8pcs Included...
Page 5 Carbon tube - D8x128 Included Carbon tube - D8x213 Included Screws - M3x20 2pcs Elevator and Included vertical stabilizer Control horns 2sets Included hardware Screws - M3x8 6pcs Included Carbon/steel control rods -200mm 1set Finished Carbon/steel control rods 260mm 1set Finished Fuel tank -550cc 1set...
Page 6: Main Wing Assembly
Main Wing Assembly Step 1 – Install the ailerons a. Remove the aileron from the wing. d. Slide the aileron onto the hinges and butt the aileron up against the wing. b. Adjust the CA hinges so that they are e.
Page 7: Step 3 - Install The Aileron Servos
Step 3 – Install the aileron servos e. Run the servo extension through the servo cutout and out to the root of the wing panel. Insert the servo into the cutout. Make sure the servo goes in freely. g. Mark and drill 1.5mm holes for the servo screws by using the servo as a guide.
Page 8 Step 4 – Install aileron linkage e. Drill the pilot holes and strengthen holes with It is very important that the aileron control thin CA. Once dry, screw the control horn to linkage be installed at a 90º angle to the the aileron.
Page 9: Fuselage Assembly
The first step in assembling the fuselage is to rudder servo cutout can be found on the left side prepare the servo cutouts. The MAXAIR Velox of the fuselage below and behind the elevator RII was designed to allow for multiple servo servo cutout as seen in the picture below.
Page 10: Step 6 - Install The Rudder
Step 6 – Install the rudder c. Slide the rudder onto the hinges and butt the a. The rudder is installed exactly like the rudder up against the vertical stabilizer. ailerons were installed. Start by d. Make sure there is no gap between the adjusting the CA hinges so that the line rudder and the vertical stabilizer.
Page 11: Step 8 - Install The Tailwheel Assembly
Step 8 – Install the tailwheel assembly e. Place the tail wheel bracket on the bottom a. Insert the tail wheel axle wire through the rear of the fuselage and mark the where you tail wheel mount. Bend the tail wheel will need to drill the pilot holes.
Page 12: Step 9 - Install The Elevator
Step 9 – Install the elevator c. Slide the elevator half onto the hinges and a. The elevator halves are installed exactly butt it up against the horizontal stabilizer. like the ailerons and the rudder. Start by d. Make sure there is no gap between the adjusting the CA hinges so that they line elevator and the horizontal stabilizer.
Page 13 Step 11 – Install the horizontal stabilizers e. The next step is very important. You must a. The horizontal stabilizers are mounted prepare your epoxy, coat the 8mm (0.31in) onto the 8mm (0.31in) carbon fiber carbon fiber tubes and the size of both tubes as described earlier.
Page 14 Step 12 (Continued…) – Install the rudder servo and pull-pull control horn Mark and drill the holes with a 1.5mm drill bit. Drip some thin CA into the holes to Pull-pull control horn hardware strengthen them. e. Once the CA has dried, unscrew the When dry, screw the rudder servo to its aluminum support pieces from the pull- mount.
Page 15 Step 12 (Continued…) – Install the rudder servo and pull-pull control horn o. Adjust the pull-pull wire tension by screwing the threaded end rod in or out of the clevises. Pull-pill cables must cross over Note: If you opted to mount your rudder servo in the tail of your Velox, you will need to mount a conventional control horn as described in the earlier steps.
Page 16: Engine Mounting
Step 14 – Mount the engine Mounting the engine may be a little different depending on the engine size you choose to install in you Velox Revolution II. The engine installation we will describe in this section is for an inverted engine.
Page 17 Drip some thin CA in the holes to installation is to mount the throttle servo. strengthen the hole. The Velox Revolution II was designed to allow n. When the CA has dried screw the throttle for the throttle servo to be mounted on the right servo to the mount and finish installing the or left hand side of the fuselage.
Page 18: Step 16 - Final Assembly
Step 16 - Final Assembly Prepare the canopy/hatch hold downs Belly pan a. Replace the belly pan and screw into e. Place the top hatch on the fuselage. Find place. Use a little bit of removable the screw holes on the side of the fuselage. thread locking compound on the screws.
Page 19: Step 17 Final Adjustments
Step 17 Final adjustments Your MAXAIR Velox Revolution II is almost ready to fly. A few more adjustments and a final pre-flight check and you’re ready to go! Center of Gravity: A good starting point for the balance of the plane is 145mm (5.7in) from the leading edge at the root of the wing.