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SPECIFICATIONS
Wing Span:
65 in.
Wing Area:
800 sq. in.
Length:
54.7 in.
Flying Weight:
4.8 - 5.0 lbs.
Wing Loading: 13.8 - 114.4 oz./sq.ft.
Radio: 4-Channel with 4 Standard Servos
Electric Power: Brushless Outrunner Motor
(400-700w; 700-1000kv; 35-42 mm case dia.)
45-75A Speed Control (ESC)
3-4s 3000-4000 mah Lipo Battery Pack
SIG MFG. CO., INC. PO Box 520 Montezuma, IA 50171-0520
(1651 mm)
(51.6 dm²)
(1389 mm)
(2177 - 2268 g)
(42-44 g/dm2)
www.sigmfg.com
© Copyright 2015, SIG Mfg Co., Inc.

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  • Page 1 Radio: 4-Channel with 4 Standard Servos Electric Power: Brushless Outrunner Motor (400-700w; 700-1000kv; 35-42 mm case dia.) 45-75A Speed Control (ESC) 3-4s 3000-4000 mah Lipo Battery Pack SIG MFG. CO., INC. PO Box 520 Montezuma, IA 50171-0520 www.sigmfg.com © Copyright 2015, SIG Mfg Co., Inc.
  • Page 2: Assembly Manual

    700w (E-Flite Power 32) everyday airplane. Assembly of your KADET SENIORITA SPORT is fast and simple What do those numbers mean? when following the detailed instructions in this manual. We urge you to read this assembly manual completely before assembly.
  • Page 3 For proper assembly, we suggest you have the following tools and materials available: K (4) M4 Blind Nuts; for motor A selection of glues - SIG Thin, Medium, & Thick CA Glue K (3) M4 x 20mm Socket-Head Bolts, for main landing gear CA Accelerator, CA Debonder...
  • Page 4: Covering Material

    Once your iron is set to the correct temperature, go over the entire framework of the airplane, making sure that the covering is se- curely bonded to the structure everywhere the covering comes in contact with the wood underneath. This takes some time, but is worth the effort.
  • Page 5: Wing Assembly

    f) Untape the string at the root end of the wing panel and WING ASSEMBLY begin carefully pulling the string and the aileron chord through the The wings are designed as a 2-piece system, with separate right wing You will occasionally feel like the wire has become stuck in- and left wing panels joined by an aluminum tube wing joiner and side the wing.
  • Page 6 b) Now carefully insert the exposed portion of the three b) When dry, mount the control horn in position on the bottom hinges into the trailing edge of the wing. You will find it easiest to of the aileron with the screws. Do the same for the other aileron. slide the hinges into the slots at angle, one hinge at a time, instead of trying to push it straight onto all the hinges at once.
  • Page 7: Fuselage Assembly

    g) Once the ailerons are properly adjusted, insure that the spacing of the wheel in the wheel pant. Tighten the wheel collar metal clevis can’t open up and come loose from the control horn set screw securely. by sliding the piece of Fuel Tubing over the arms of the clevis. Also tighten the M2 Hex Nut up against the back of the clevis.
  • Page 8 TAIL SURFACE & TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION c) Use a fine line felt tip pen to mark some guide lines on the For the following steps you will need: stabilizer that will make it easy for you to realign the stab after the (1) Fuselage glue is applied in the next step.
  • Page 9 c) Keep sliding the wire in until the short top leg exits the slot e) Finish the rudder installation by gluing the CA Hinges in in the stabilizer. place with Thin CA, using the same techniques you did for the aileron hinges back in Step 2.
  • Page 10 (2) Metal RC Clevis (2) small pieces of Fuel Tubing (2) Pushrod Snap Keepers (1) Radio Receiver (not furnished) (2) Servos with Mounting Screws (not furnished) ❑ 21) Install the rudder and elevator servos inside the fuselage in the built-in plywood radio mounting tray. Note that the rudder servo goes on the left side of the airplane, and the elevator servo goes on the right side.
  • Page 11: Electric Motor Installation

    tighten the M2 Hex Nut up against the back of the clevis * The “thrust washer” is the part of the prop adaptor where the back of the propeller will be located. b) Subtract the measurement taken in the previous step a) from 4.2”.
  • Page 12: Mount The Cowling

    with a 7/32" dia. drill. Install four M4 Blind Nuts in the holes, on b) Decide on a good location to mount the ESC. The most the back side of the firewall. Put a couple drops of glue on the likely place in the KADET SENIORITA is in the top of the nose, flanges of the blind nuts to secure them to the plywood.
  • Page 13: Install Side Windows

    ❑ 33) COOLING IS IMPORTANT! INSTALL SIDE WINDOWS With a fully cowled motor, it is very important to make sure your power system is getting proper cooling. Air flowing into the front ❑ 35) From the kit contents, locate the bag containing the molded of the cowling must have a place to exit the cowl.
  • Page 14: Control Surface Travel

    Place your fingertips within the balance range on both sides of FLYING the airplane and carefully lift it off the table. No part of the model should be touching anything except your fingertips! If the KADET The KADET SENIORITA is designed to give you the best possible SENIORITA will sit on your fingertips in a level attitude, then it is chance to succeed in learning to fly R/C.
  • Page 15: Academy Of Model Aeronautics

    It’s not that learning to fly R/C is difficult, it’s just a lot different than JOIN THE AMA anything you have ever done before. Anyone can learn to fly the KADET SENIORITA if they are willing to listen and learn! Re- member the first time you tried to ride a bicycle? It seemed com- The governing body for radio-control model airplanes in the pletely awkward the first time, but once you learned how, it quickly...
  • Page 16: Customer Service

    WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY! Flying machines of any form, either model-size or full-size, are not toys! SIG MFG. CO., INC. is committed to your success in both as- Because of the speeds that airplanes must achieve in order to fly, they sembling and flying the KADET SENIOR SPORT ARF.

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