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successfully! There are some simple and straight forward CARF planes where we only put very
little emphasis on a build manual... but this BOLT! is definitely not one of them. READ and
FOLLOW the instructions, please!
Let's get started, now, component for component. Begin the wings, then stab and fin, then the
nose area. Once the plane has been put together the first time on its wheels, installation of
engine, fuel system and RC equipment is next. Final steps will be radio programming, CG and
control throw setting and overall function test. It's recommended to follow these steps in the
sequence as described in this manual.
Please note that we include a set of hex socket cap servo screws and a long 2.5mm ball driver as
a very helpful special equipment in this kit!
Wings:
Aileron Servos: Use a short 1" / 25 mm metal servo arm. The servo arm remains inside the wing,
the linkage protrudes the bottom wing skin behind the servo and connects to the aileron control
horn in an angle. Find the linkage hardware and assemble the linkage with the M3 all thread and a
black M3 ball link at the aileron side. Depending on the type of Servo arm you use, you can opt
for an M3 ball link or a 3mm aluminum clevis,
both are included in the hardware bag.
Note: When using the clevis, use a drop of oil on
the aluminum pin.
Trial fit the aileron servo into the servo frame.
Feed the servo cable through first and get it
back through one of the holes in the servo rib.
Stick the special hex socket self tapping screws
through the rubber grommets before you insert
the servo finally, this will make it easier to
tighten these screws. Use a 2.5mm allen key
(we include a long one in the kit) and tighten the
servo screws well. The outer gear mount rib has
holes in strategic places to feed a long allen key
through - alternatively you can use a short allen
key though the actual hand hole between gear
and servo.
Once the servo is installed, adjust the length of
the linkage and install the linkage. Please slide a
piece of the included 5x1 mm carbon tube over
the all thread, finalize its length and then finish
the setting of the linkage. On the aileron control
horn use an M3x16 mm bolt and a stop nut
across the two horns. If the screws is a little
short and doesn't grab the plastic ring in the
stop nut fully, you can use a little bit blue of
Loctite. Your aileron deflection, measured at the
root, should be 35 mm (1 1/2") up/down at 45
degree servo travel.
Proceed with the other wing the same way.
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