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EXPLORER 40
WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
THIS IS NOT A BEGINNERS AIRPLANE
This R/C kit and the model you will build from it is not a toy! It is capable of
serious bodily harm and property damage. It is your responsibility, and yours
alone - to build this kit correctly, properly install all R/C. components and flying gear
(engine, tank, radio, pushrods, etc. and to test the model and fly it only with
experienced, competent help, using common sense and in accordance with all safety
standards as set forth in the Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. It is
suggested that you join the AMA and become properly insured before attempting to
fly this model. If you are just starting R/C modeling, consult your local hobby dealer
or write to the Academy of Model Aeronautics to find an experienced instructor in
your area.
Write to : Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 Memorial Dr, Muncie, IN 47302
LIMITED WARRANTY
Lanier R/C is proud of the care and attention that goes into the manufacture of parts for its
model kits. The company warrants that for a period of 30 days, it will replace, at the buyers
request, any parts or material shown to the company's satisfaction to have been defective in
workmanship or material at the time of purchase.
No other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the
merchandise sold by the company. The buyer acknowledges and understands that he is
purchasing only a component kit from which the buyer will himself construct a finished flying
model airplane. The company is neither the manufacturer of such a flying model airplane,
nor a seller of it. The buyer hereby assumes the risk and all liability for personal or property
damage or injury arising out of the buyers use of the components or the finished flying model
airplane, whenever any such damage or injury shall occur.
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- Page 1 Write to : Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 Memorial Dr, Muncie, IN 47302 LIMITED WARRANTY Lanier R/C is proud of the care and attention that goes into the manufacture of parts for its model kits. The company warrants that for a period of 30 days, it will replace, at the buyers request, any parts or material shown to the company's satisfaction to have been defective in workmanship or material at the time of purchase.
- Page 2 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Wingspan………64-1/4” Wing area………….695-1/2 sq. in. Weight………….4-1/2 – 5 lbs Fuselage Length……..49” Engine Required….. 2 – Stroke .40 to .50 4 – Stroke .52 to .70 Radio ……… 4 - Channel...
- Page 3 Thin CA (cynoacrylate) glue If your passion is learning to fly R/C, then Thick CA the Explorer 40 is for you. An easy to fly CA remover and debonder airplane that is bound to have you flying in 30-min Epoxy a short time.
- Page 4 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS the hinges. There are four high quality 1/32” gap or less will be maintained hinges in each panel. Remove each hinge throughout the length of the aileron. The and fold it in the center. Insert a pin in hinge is made of a special material that the crease line on either side of the slot.
- Page 5 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Mix up some 30 min epoxy and apply liberally to wing joiner, and ends of wing. Do not use 5 min epoxy. It will harden before you get things together. Allow to cure over night.
- Page 6 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Locate the two aileron pushrods and screw a clevis on each approx. half of the exposed thread. Attach the clevis on one to the control horn laying the end over the servo output arm.
- Page 7 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS turn it over striking a centerline. Partially cut through the plate with a knife or Zona razor saw. Now “crack” it slightly to match the dihedral of the wing. Position the plate on the wing and draw a line around it with a felt tip pen.
- Page 8 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Place the stab in the fuselage slot and 21. This completes assembling sight down through the fin slot. Adjust to wing. Set it aside until needed for final centrally locate the centerline in the slot assembly.
- Page 9 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS the forward tip of the dorsal fin on the 6. Turn the stab assembly over so you are fuselage and tape in looking at the bottom of the elevators. Locate two control horns and thread on the clevis connectors.
- Page 10 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS from the threaded end of the horn to clear the elevator control horn. 10. Before gluing on the stab/elevator and fin/rudder to the fuselage, install the pushrods through the slots in the fuselage. The elevator pushrod is split and must come out the two upper slots on either side.
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Page 11: Assembling The Fuel Tank
LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 11. Glue on the stab and vertical fin with 30 min. epoxy. Construct a centerline as before. Sight down through the fin slot to center the stab. Pin stab at tail post to keep it from moving. Make sure fin is perpendicular with the stab. - Page 12 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Place the straight tube and short bent tube in the holes in the stopper. The bent tube will be the vent and must be oriented toward the top of the tank. Place the large washer on the front and the small washer on the backside.
- Page 13 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING THE MAIN GEAR 1. Turn the fuselage up side down and locate the main gear mounting holes under the covering. Cut the covering away to expose them. 3. Find the center of the firewall. Using a square, construct a centerline using a felt tip pen.
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Page 14: Mounting The Engine
LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Locate the two plastic straps. Mount them as shown with four #4 x 7/16” sheet metal screws. Drill 1/16” pilot holes to start screws. MOUNTING THE ENGINE 1. Clamp the engine to the... -
Page 15: Throttle Pushrod
LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Locate the four blind nuts. Using a 4. Mount the engine in the mounts using piece of wire install a wheel collar on one the 1-3/8” machine screws, flat washer, end. Alternatively, bend a short 90- lock washer and nut. - Page 16 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS install it on the servo arm. A very small than servo arm thickness between vise amount of thin CA will hold the nut in surface and bottom surface of wire. Bend place. wire over, with hammer, toward front of vise.
- Page 17 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Drill the hole for the sleeving. Now 4. Locate and glue the sleeving supports near the servos as shown in the photo. Loosen the setscrew in the servo drill a hole in the second sub-former, inside arm connector, power up the servo to below the fuel tank as shown.
- Page 18 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Align the switch mounting plate over the hole and match drill the two hole through the fuselage wall. 3. Mount the switch using the two screws that came with it. Note which position of the switch is “on”...
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Page 19: Installing The Receiver
LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Wrap the receiver with foam protect it in case you have a bad crash. Use some Velcro (not supplied) to hold it in place on the bottom of the fuselage in the radio compartment. - Page 20 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The balance point and control surface mounting screws and bolts loosen, possibly throws listed in this manual are the ones at with disastrous effect, but vibration may which the Explorer flies best. Set up your also damage your radio receiver and aircraft to those specifications.
- Page 21 LANIER R/C EXPLORER 40 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS defective cell in your battery pack, or a Use a chicken stick or electric starter and damaged receiver crystal from a previous follow the instructions to start your engine. crash. Make certain the glow plug clip or...
- Page 22 In manner. GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY any case, please start at the location we YOUR EXPLORER 40! recommend and do not at any time balance your model...
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