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Recommended Engine Jet Cat P60SE
Warning!!! This is not a toy.
The TORNADO is designed for maximum performance. If you
are not familiar with the operation of turbine powered aircraft
please seek the advice of an experienced modeler. Operating
this model without prior preparation and experience can cause
injuries.
Specifications
63in.
1007.5 sq in.
14.3 lb.
76.8 in.
12lb.-18lb. Thrust Turbine
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Summary of Contents for Tornado NAVY
- Page 1 12lb.-18lb. Thrust Turbine Recommended Engine Jet Cat P60SE Warning!!! This is not a toy. The TORNADO is designed for maximum performance. If you are not familiar with the operation of turbine powered aircraft please seek the advice of an experienced modeler. Operating this model without prior preparation and experience can cause injuries.
- Page 2 Before You Begin 1. Read through the instruction manuel thoroughly before beginning construction 2. Check all parts supplied with the kit for defects, and missing parts. Dry fit all parts that will be glued for proper fit. If any parts are found to be defective please contact local dealer for assistance.
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Page 3: Parts List
PARTS LIST 1. Fuselage 11. 2 Aulminum wing bolts 2. Main Wing 1 pair 12. 4 Aluminum Elevator Bolts 3. Stabilizer 1 set 13. 8 Control Clevis 4. Rudder 1 set 14. 8 Pushords 5. Canopy 15. 8 Ball links 6. - Page 4 Locate the plastic hinges with pin and fit into slots that are cut into the wing panels, trim slot as necessary. Hinge the Ailerons and Flaps on each wing panel using Hysol or 30 min epoxy. Check the control surfaces on each wing panel and ensure that the glue has cured and the control surface is secure.
- Page 5 Locate 4 composite control horns and cut a slot in each aileron and flap for the control horn. Use 30 min epoxy or hysol to secure horn in place and let cure. Assemble a pushrod using one clevis and ball link and secure to servo.
- Page 6 Hinge the rudder using 30 min epoxy or hysol and let cure. Check the control surface after the glue has cured and ensure of a good bond. Locate the servo openings on each boom and install a servo using wood screws.
- Page 7 Locate the fuselage and using a dremel make a hole for all turbine wires and fuel lines. It is very important to make the hole large enough for the starter motor to fit inside without touching the walls of the fuselage or chaffing any of the fuel lines or wires.
- Page 8 Install the turbine as per the manufactures instructions ensure that you move the turbine as far forward as possible for CG purposes. Drill a pilot hole and then dremel out as to accommodate the wing spars,wing bolt, servo wires and air lines. After this is complete test fit the wing panels to ensure a proper fit.
- Page 9 Hinge the elevator using 30 min epoxy or hysol and let cure. After the glue has fully cured check control surface for a proper bond. Cut the covering off approximately 1/2 inch from the end of the elevator this part will go inside the booms...
- Page 10 9. Fit both wings onto the to the fuselage using the aluminum spars supplied and bolt them in place. Locate both booms and stabilizer and put aside for assembly in the next steps. Attach one of the booms ( your choice ) on to the wing using the bolts and washers supplied and ensure that the stabilizer opening is facing inward.
- Page 12 10. Install one mini servo on each boom for the movement of the elevator. One servo has to be reversed so proper operation is attained. Glue 2 control horns in place on the elevator as per the below picture using hysol or 30 minute epoxy with micro balloons at let cure.
- Page 13 11. Install the supplied fuel tank and UAT making sure there are no leaks present. Use a small amount of Goop on the main fuel tank and UAT so there is no movement during flight. 12. Install a standard size servo and retract valve and connect the air lines as per the instructions supplied with the spring air retracts.
- Page 14 13. Install the nose wheel steering servo and ensure the servo is facing the correct direction as per the above picture. Use pull-pull cables to actuate the nose wheel steering. Do not over tighten the cables since this will cause the nose gear to have problems locking in the down position. using a dremel sand any excess fiber glass causing interferance with the pull-pull operation 14.
- Page 15 15. The canopy assembly can be secured in place many different ways. We will show you the method we prefer due to its simplicity and cost. The Canopy is held in place with 2-56 music wire inserted through the nose of the airplane as shown above.
- Page 16 16.Control Throws and CG Ailerons- 1/2 inch up 1/2 inch down measured at wing tip Elevator- 3/4 inch up 3/4 inch down *** The elevator is neutral when the top of the elevator is flush with the top of the stabilizer**** Rudder- 1 1/4 inch left 1 1/4 inch right Flaps- 2”...
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Page 17: First Flight
15%-20% expo on elevator and ailerons. After you get the airplane trimmed we suggest you extended flaps and slow the airplane down to landing speed. The TORNADO will slow down to about 20MPH with full landing flaps, at this speed the airplane is very stable and maneuverable.
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