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Spitfire 60 ARF
Specifications
Wingspan. . ..................................65.25.in.(1657mm)
Wing.Area........................729.5.sq.in.(47.06.sq.dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Length. . .........................................55.5.in.(1410mm)
Weight. . ..............................8.0–9.0.lb.(3.6kg–4.0kg)

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  • Page 1 Spitfire 60 ARF Assembly mAnuAl Specifications Wingspan........65.25.in.(1657mm) Length...........55.5.in.(1410mm) Wing.Area......729.5.sq.in.(47.06.sq.dm) Weight........8.0–9.0.lb.(3.6kg–4.0kg)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents.of.Kit..............3 Radio.and.Power.Systems.Requirements..

  • Page 3: Contents.of.kit

    Contents of Kit Replacement Parts A.. HAN4251. Fuselage B.. HAN4252. . W ing.Set,.Ailerons,.Joiners. and.Retracts C.. HAN4253. Tail.Set D.. HAN4254. Canopy.w/Painted.Frame E.. HAN4256. Painted.Fiberglass.Cowl F.. HAN4261. . C ockpit.Detail.Set.and. Exhaust.Set G.. HAN4257. . M olded.Wheel.Well,.Strut. Covers.and.Radiators H.. HAN4258. Tail.Wheel.Assembly Items not shown HAN4259.

  • Page 4: Ultracote ® Covering Colors

    UltraCote Covering Colors ® Cocoa. HANU876. Olive.Drab. HANU904 Light.Grey. HANU882 Field Equipment Required •.Propeller.. •.4-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3011) •.Long.Reach.Glow.Plug.Wrench.(HAN2510). •.Metered.Glow.Driver.w/Ni-Cd.&.Charger.(HAN7101) •.2-Cycle.Sport.Plug.(HAN3001). •.Fuel •.2-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3006). •.Manual.Fuel.Pump.(HAN118) Optional Field Equipment •.12V.7Ah.Sealed.Battery.(HAN102). •.PowerPro™.12V.Starter.(HAN161) Required Tools and Adhesives Tools •.Canopy.scissors. •.Drill •.Square. . •.Flat.blade.screwdriver •.Foam:.1/4".(6mm). •.Hobby.knife •.Side.cutters. •.Phillips.screwdriver.(large) •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small).

  • Page 5: Limited.warranty.period

    Limited Warranty Period Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of. purchase. Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined. by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,. commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper. installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service. center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s. liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral. damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to. change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice. REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER.. HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES. As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all. resulting.liability. If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.are. advised.to.return.this.product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires. some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or. damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision. The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the. instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage. or.injury. Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use.

  • Page 6: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the. product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to. withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for. lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at. our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA. number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the. shipping.carton. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing. warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby. Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be. provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs.. Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as. well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned. and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly. Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822 All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Product.Support 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822...

  • Page 7: Safety,.Precautions,.And.warnings

    Safety, Precautions, and Warnings This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is.subject.to.interference.from.many.sources.outside.your.control..This. interference.can.cause.momentary.loss.of.control.so.it.is.advisable.to.always.keep.a.safe.distance.in.all.directions.around. your.model,.as.this.margin.will.help.to.avoid.collisions.or.injury. •.Always.operate.your.model.in.an.open.area.away.from.cars,.traffic,.or.people. •.Avoid.operating.your.model.in.the.street.where.injury.or.damage.can.occur. •.Never.operate.the.model.out.into.the.street.or.populated.areas.for.any.reason. •.Never.operate.your.model.with.low.transmitter.batteries. •.. C arefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable. battery.packs,.etc.).that.you.use. •.Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children. •.. M oisture.causes.damage.to.electronics..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and.protected. for.this.purpose. Before Starting Assembly Before.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.Spitfire.60,.remove.each.part.from.its.bag.for.inspection..Closely.inspect.the. fuselage,.wing.panels,.rudder,.and.stabilizer.for.damage..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.the.place.of. purchase. If.you.find.any.wrinkles.in.the.covering,.use.a.heat.gun.or.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around. areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors. Using the Manual HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN141 – Sealing Iron HAN150 –...

  • Page 8: Section.1:.Aileron.installation

    Section 1: Aileron Installation Required Parts   .Step 2 •.Wing.(left.and.right). •.Aileron.(left.and.right) Place.the.hinges.in.the.precut.slots.in.the.aileron..The.. •.Nylon.clevis.(2). •.Nylon.wire.keeper.(2) T-pin.will.rest.against.the.leading.edge.of.the.aileron.. when.installed.correctly. •.CA.hinges.(6) •#2.x.3/8".sheet.metal.screw.(8) •.2-56.x.1".machine.screw.(6) •.Nylon.control.horn.w/backplate.(2) •.Threaded.pushrod,.6".(150mm).(2) •.Servo.mounting.block,.. 3 /4".x.3/4".x.3/8". (18mm.x.18mm.x.10mm).(4) •.Heat.shrink.tubing Required Tools and Adhesives •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.Drill. •.Side.cutters •.Low-tack.tape. •.Ruler  ...
  • Page 9 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 4 .Step 6 Remove.the.T-pins.and.move.the.aileron.down.to.provide. Work.the.aileron.up.and.down.several.times.to.work.in.. the.best.access.to.the.hinge..Apply.thin.CA.to.each.hinge.. the.hinges.and.check.for.proper.movement. Make.sure.the.hinge.is.fully.saturated.with.CA..Use.a. paper.towel.and.CA.remover/debonder.to.clean.up.any. excess.CA.from.the.wing.and/or.aileron. Note:.Apply.CA.to.both.sides.of.the.hinges.   .Step 5 Firmly.grasp.the.wing.and.aileron.and.gently.pull.on.the. aileron.to.ensure.the.hinges.are.secure.and.cannot.be. pulled.apart..Use.caution.when.gripping.the.wing.and. aileron.to.avoid.crushing.the.structure.
  • Page 10 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 7 .Step 9 Remove.the.aileron.hatch.from.the.wing..Remove.the. Locate.the.servo.mounting.blocks..Use.6-minute.epoxy. covering.from.the.slot.for.the.aileron.horn. to.glue.the.blocks.to.the.hatch..Let.the.epoxy.fully.cure. before.proceeding.to.the.next.step. Note:.The.aileron.servo.is.   mounted.directly.to.the.hatch. .Step 10 Place.the.aileron.servo.between.the.mounting.blocks.and. Hint:.Use.a.ruler.as.a.straight.edge.to. use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.location.of.the.four.servo. make.sure.the.marks.for.the.servo.are. mounting.screws..Note.that.the.servo.must.not.touch.the. parallel.to.the.slot.for.the.servo.horn. hatch.in.order.to.isolate.engine.vibration.   .Step 8 Install.the.recommended.servo.hardware.(grommets.and. eyelets).supplied.with.the.servo..Temporarily.install.a.long. half.servo.arm.(JRPA212).onto.the.servo.and.position. the.servo.onto.the.hatch.so.the.servo.arm.is.centered.in. the.notch..Once.satisfied,.mark.the.location.for.the.servo. mounting.blocks. Note:.Before.mounting.the.servo,.it.is.
  • Page 11 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 11 .Step 13 Remove.the.servo.and.use.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.to. Tie.the.preinstalled.string.onto.the.servo.extension..Gently. pre-drill.the.holes.for.the.servo.mounting.screws.marked. pull.the.extension.through.the.wing.using.the.string..Untie. in.the.previous.step..Use.the.screws.supplied.with.the. the.string.when.the.servo.lead.has.been.pulled.through.. servo.to.mount.it.to.the.servo.mounting.blocks. Remove.the.covering.from.the.opening.in.the.top.of.the. wing.and.pull.the.extension.through.the.hole..Use.tape.to. secure.the.servo.lead.to.the.wing.to.prevent.it.from.falling. back.into.the.wing.panel. Note:.Remove.the.excess.arm.that.does.not. extend.through.the.servo.hatch.so.it.does. not.interfere.with.the.operation.of.the.servo.   .Step 12 Connect.a.12".Servo.Lead.Extension.(JRPA098).to.the. servo.lead..Secure.the.connectors.by.tying.them.in.a.knot. using.dental.floss.(as.shown).or.by.using.a.commercially. available.connector.clamp.to.prevent.the.servo.leads.from. becoming.disconnected. Note:.It.is.always.a.good.idea.to.secure.the. servo.connector.and.servo.extension.together. to.prevent.the.wires.from.becoming.unplugged.
  • Page 12 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 14 .Step 15 Place.the.hatch.cover.in.position.in.the.aileron.opening.. Remove.the.back.plate.from.the.control.horn.using.side. Measure.in.1/8".(3mm).on.all.four.sides.of.the.hatch... cutters.or.a.sharp.hobby.knife. Drill.four.1/16".(1.5mm).holes.at.the.intersections.of.the. lines.as.shown..Secure.the.hatch.using.four.#2.x.3/8". sheet.metal.screws.   .Step 16 Position.the.control.horn.on.the.aileron.so.the.horn.. aligns.with.the.aileron.servo.horn.and.the.aileron.hinge. line..Mark.the.position.for.the.mounting.holes.using.a. felt-tipped.pen. Note:.Drill.through.the.servo.hatch.and.the. underlying.hatch.mounts..Use.caution.not.to. accidentally.drill.through.the.top.of.the.wing. Hint:.Use.low-tack.tape.to.secure. the.aileron.in.the.neutral.position. when.installing.the.control.horn.
  • Page 13 Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 17 .Step 19 Drill.three.3/32".(2.5mm).holes.at.the.locations.marked.. Cut.a.1/4".(6mm).piece.of.the.heat.shrink.tubing.and.slide. in.the.previous.step. it.onto.a.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.onto.a.6".wire.. a.minimum.of.10.turns.   .Step 18   .Step 20 Attach.the.control.horn.using.three.2-56.x.1".machine. screws.and.the.control.horn.backplate. Center.the.aileron.servo.electronically.using.the.radio. system..Attach.the.pushrod.with.clevis.to.the.control.. horn..Physically.place.the.aileron.control.surface.in. neutral..Mark.the.pushrod.where.it.crosses.the.holes.. in.the.servo.arm.

  • Page 14: Section.2:.Joining.the.wing.panels

    Section 1: Aileron Installation     .Step 21 .Step 22 Bend.the.wire.90.degrees.at.the.mark.made.in.the. Slide.the.wire.through.the.outer.hole.in.the.aileron.servo. previous.step..Cut.the.wire.3/8".(10mm).above.the.bend. arm..Secure.the.wire.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper.  .Step 23 Repeat.Steps.1.through.22.to.install.the.remaining.aileron. and.aileron.servo. Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels Required Parts •.Left.and.right.wing.panels •.Wing.joiner. •.Wing.dowels.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Masking.tape. •.30-minute.epoxy •.Epoxy.brush. •.Mixing.stick •.Rubbing.alcohol.
  • Page 15 Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels   .Step 2 .Step 4 Test.the.fit.of.the.wing.joiner.into.the.remaining.wing. At.this.time.you.will.need.to.know.if.you.are.installing. panel..The.joiner.should.again.slide.into.the.panel.with. flaps..The.flap.locking.tab.will.not.be.able.to.be.. little.resistance.up.to.the.line.drawn.on.the.joiner..Lightly. removed.once.it.is.installed..If.the.flaps.on.your.Spitfire. sand.the.joiner.as.necessary.to.achieve.a.proper.fit. will.be.fixed,.install.the.flap.stay.using.two.#4.x.1/2".. sheet.metal.screws.  .Step 3 Note:.If.you.later.decide.to.install.a.servo.to. Remove.the.covering.in.the.leading.edge.for.the.wing. operate.the.flaps,.the.flap.locking.tab.can.be. dowels..Locate.a.1/4".x.1 ".(6mm.x.30mm).wing. removed.using.a.rotary.tool.and.cut-off.wheel. dowel..Use.30-minute.epoxy.to.glue.the.wing.dowels.into. the.center.panel..The.dowels.should.be.inserted.so.3/8".  .Step 5 (9mm).of.the.dowel.is.left.exposed.in.front.of.the.leading. edge..Repeat.for.both.wing.dowels. Without.using.any.glue,.test.fit.the.wing.panel.and.center. panel.together.using.the.wing.joiner..The.panels.must.fit. together.without.any.gaps.top.or.bottom..If.gaps.exist,.use. a.sanding.bar.to.lightly.sand.the.root.ribs.of.both.panels.
  • Page 16 Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels Hint:.It.is.extremely.important.to.use.  .Step 8 plenty.of.epoxy.when.joining.the.wing. Apply.epoxy.to.the.exposed.portion.of.the.wing.joiner. panels..It.will.also.be.helpful.to.use. wax.paper.under.the.wing.joint.to.avoid. gluing.the.wing.to.your.work.surface.  .Step 6 Mix.approximately.1.ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Using. an.epoxy.brush,.apply.a.generous.amount.of.epoxy.to.the. wing.joiner.cavity.of.one.of.the.wing.panels.  .Step 9 Apply.epoxy.to.root.wing.rib.of.both.panels.  .Step 7 Completely.coat.half.of.the.wing.joiner.with.epoxy..Be.sure. to.apply.epoxy.to.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.joiner.also.. Insert.the.epoxy-coated.side.of.the.joiner.into.the.wing. joiner.cavity.up.to.the.mark.on.the.joiner..If.you.have.used. enough.epoxy,.it.will.ooze.out.of.the.cavity.as.the.joiner.is. installed..Remove.any.excess.epoxy.using.a.paper.towel. and.rubbing.alcohol.  .Step 10 Carefully.slide.the.wing.panels.together..Apply.enough. pressure.to.firmly.seat.the.two.wing.panels.together,. causing.any.excess.epoxy.to.ooze.out.from.between.the.
  • Page 17 Section 2: Joining the Wing Panels   .Step 11 .Step 13 Use.masking.tape.and.rubber.bands.to.securely.hold.the. Center.the.wing.bolt.plate.on.the.wing.using.the.line. wing.panels.together..Allow.the.epoxy.to.fully.cure.before. drawn.in.the.last.step..Trace.the.placement.of.the.plate. continuing.to.the.next.section. onto.the.wing.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.   .Step 12 .Step 14 Draw.a.centerline.through.the.center.of.the.bolts.to.aid.in. Remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.line. aligning.the.wing.bolt.plate.in.the.next.step. drawn.using.a.sharp.hobby.knife..Remove.the.lines.from. the.wing.using.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel..Use. medium.CA.to.glue.the.plate.in.position.  .Step 15 Use.a.1/4".(6mm).drill.bit.and.drill.through.the.wing.bolt. place.for.the.wing.bolts.

  • Page 18: Section.3:.Retract.installation

    Section 3: Retract Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Retract.servo.tray. •.3".main.wheel.(2) Locate.the.retract.servo.tray..Use.6-minute.epoxy.to.glue. •.5/32".wheel.collar.(4). •.3mm.setscrew.(4) the.servo.tray.into.position. •.Quick.connector.washer.(2). •.Quick.connector.(2) •.Quick.connector.retainer.(2).•.2mm.wood.screw.(8) •.3mm.locknut.(8). •.3mm.washer.(8) •.Retract.servo.tray.mount.(2) •.Retract.gear.door.(right.and.left) •.Gear.door.bracket.(4) •.3mm.x.10mm.machine.screw.(8) Required Tools and Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Masking.tape •.Retract.Servo.(JRPS703). •.Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo •.Hex.wrench.(included.in.kit) •.Drill  .Step 3 •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm),.1/8".(3mm) Install.a.low-profile.retract.servo.in.the.servo.tray.using.  .Step 1 the.hardware.provided.with.the.servo..Prevent.splitting..
  • Page 19 Section 3: Retract Installation   .Step 4 .Step 6 Select.a.servo.arm.from.those.included.with.your.servo. Connect.the.retract.servo.to.your.radio.system.and. that.has.a.distance.of.about.1".(25mm).between.equally. electronically.move.the.servo.to.the.extended.position.. spaced.holes.as.shown.to.start.with..Use.a.5/64".(2mm). Slide.the.retract.control.wires.through.the.quick. drill.bit.to.drill.the.appropriate.holes.in.the.arm. connectors.as.shown.and.secure.the.servo.arm.to.the. retract.servo. Note:.The.distance.of.1".(25mm).may.  be.different.depending.on.the.servo.and. .Step 7 radio.system.used..This.measurement. With.the.retract.servo.in.the.extended.position.move.the. is.simply.used.as.a.starting.point. retract.linkage.to.manually.extend.the.landing.gear..Install. 3mm.set.screws.into.the.quick.connectors.and.tighten.  .Step 5 them.to.secure.the.retract.linkage. Attach.two.quick.connectors.to.the.servo.arm.using..  .Step 8 quick.connector.washers.and.retainers. Check.the.actuation.of.the.retracts,.making.sure.they.lock. in.both.the.up.and.down.positions..If.you.find.the.retracts. binding.when.operated,.reduce.the.distance.between.the.
  • Page 20 Section 3: Retract Installation     .Step 9 .Step 10 Attach.the.3".main.wheels.to.the.retract.struts.using.one. Place.two.of.the.gear.door.brackets.onto.the.inside.of.the. 5/32".wheel.collar,.one.washer.and.one.3mm.setscrew.. gear.door.as.shown..Mark.the.location.for.the.screws.onto. The.washer.is.placed.on.the.bent.side.of.the.strut,.and.the. the.gear.door.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. wheel.collar.is.placed.on.the.outside.of.the.wheel.   .Step 11 Drill.the.location.for.the.screws.in.the.gear.door.using.. a.drill.and.1/8".(3mm).drill.bit. Hint:.If.you.want.your.wheels.to.stay. on,.there.are.two.steps.to.help.ensure. that.this.will.happen..One.is.to.file.a.flat. on.the.landing.gear.wire.and.tighten.the. setscrews.onto.the.flat..The.other.is.to.use. threadlock.on.the.setscrews..Doing.both. will.greatly.reduce.in-flight.wheel.loss.

  • Page 21: Section.4:.Flap.installation

    Section 3: Retract Installation Note:.Retract.the.gear.and.position.   .Step 12 the.gear.door.before.the.adhesive. Apply.a.thin.bead.of.silicone.adhesive.to.the.gear.door. has.had.a.chance.to.fully.cure. where.it.rests.against.the.retract.strut..Use.four.3mm.x. 10mm.machine.screws,.four.3mm.locknuts.and.four.3mm. Note:.If.you.notice.that.the.retract.has.play. washers,.as.well.as.the.two.gear.door.brackets,.to.secure. when.fully.extended,.it.may.be.necessary. the.gear.door.to.the.retract.strut. to.adjust.the.setscrew.on.the.retract.to. eliminate.this..The.screw.is.located.inside. the.retract,.so.it.will.have.to.be.removed. from.the.aircraft.to.make.this.adjustment.  .Step 13 Repeat.Steps.9.through.12.to.complete.the.. retract.installation. Section 4: Flap Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Assembled.wing. •.Flap.linkage Perform.a.trial.run.of.installing.the.flap..There.will.be.glue.. •.CA.hinge.(6) on.the.actuator.and.the.hinges.at.the.same.time,.so.
  • Page 22 Section 4: Flap Installation   .Step 3 .Step 5 Apply.a.thin.coat.of.hinge.glue.to.one.half.of.the.three.flap. Locate.the.flap.linkage..Cut.a.1/4".(6mm).piece.of.tubing. hinges..Slide.the.glued.portion.of.the.hinge.into.the.flap. for.each.of.the.two.nylon.clevises..Thread.the.clevises. onto.the.flap.linkage.wire,.then.attach.them.to.the.flap. control.horns. Note:.It.is.always.a.good.idea.to. follow.the.instructions.provided.by.the. manufacturer.when.using.hinge.glue. Note:.Steps.6.and.7.cover.the.installation. of.the.linkage.for.fixed.flaps..If.you.are. installing.operational.flaps,.skip.to.Step.8.  .Step 4 Slip.a.piece.of.plastic.between.the.flap.actuator.and..  .Step 6 wing.to.prevent.gluing.the.flap.to.the.wing..Mix.a.small. amount.of.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.actuator.where.it. Pull.the.linkage.toward.the.leading.edge.of.the.wing.to. enters.the.flap,.and.to.the.hole.in.the.flap.where.the. raise.the.flaps..Mark.the.linkage.with.a.felt-tipped.pen. linkage.enters..Apply.hinge.glue.to.the.three.flap.hinges.. where.it.crosses.the.hole.in.the.flap.linkage.stay. Slide.the.flap.into.position.and.allow.the.glue.to.fully.. cure.before.continuing.
  • Page 23 Section 4: Flap Installation   .Step 7 .Step 9 Make.a."Z".bend.in.the.pushrod.wire..Remove.the.clevises. Use.the.radio.to.check.the.operation.of.the.flap.servo.. to.slide.the."Z".bend.through.the.flap.locking.tab..Connect. Install.the.control.horn.and.move.the.servo.to.the.“up”. the.clevises.and.check.the.position.of.the.flaps..Thread.the. position..Install.the.servo.horn..Move.the.flaps.to.the.“up”. clevises.in.or.out.as.necessary.to.position.the.flaps.in.the. position.and.use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.linkage. "UP".position. where.it.crosses.the.servo.horn.   .Step 8 .Step 10 Use.a.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.in.the.wing.. Make.a."Z".bend.in.the.pushrod.wire..Remove.the.servo. for.the.flap.servo..Install.the.servo.hardware,.then.. horn.to.slide.the."Z".bend.through.the.horn..Secure.the. mount.the.servo.with.the.servo.output.facing.the.leading. horn.to.the.servo,.then.connect.the.clevises.and.check. edge.of.the.wing. the.operation.of.the.flaps..Thread.the.clevises.in.or.out.as. necessary.to.position.the.flaps.equally.

  • Page 24: Section.5:.Engine.installation

    Section 5: Engine Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.Engine.mount.(2) Attach.the.engine.to.the.fuselage.using.four.8-32.x.3/4". •.8-32.nylon.lock.nut.(4). •.8-32.blind.nut.(4) socket.head.screws,.four.#8.washers.and.four.blind.nuts.. Center.the.engine.mount.in.relationship.to.the.oval.holes. •#8.washer.(8). •.2-56.x.18".pushrod in.the.firewall..Tighten.the.bolts.holding.the.mount.to.the. •.12".(300mm).throttle.pushrod.tube firewall..(Remember.to.make.sure.the.barbs.on.the.blind. •.Assembled.fuel.tank. •.Fuel.tank.support nuts.go.into.the.backside.of.the.firewall.) •.Pushrod.connector.w/.setscrew •.8-32.x.3/4".socket.head.screw.(4) •.8-32.x.1 ".socket.head.screw.(4) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Hex.wrench:.9/64". •.Ruler •.Socket.wrench:.11/32". •.Engine •.Drill. •.Drill.bit:.5/32".(4mm) •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Medium.CA ...
  • Page 25 Section 5: Engine Installation   .Step 4 .Step 6 Drill.a.5/32".(4mm).hole.in.the.former.with.the.wing.dowel. Inspect.the.fuel.tank.to.determine.the.direction.of.the.vent. holes.that.corresponds.to.the.side.of.the.hole.drilled.in.the. tube.inside.the.tank..Make.sure.the.vent.tube.faces.toward. firewall..Make.sure.to.drill.so.the.pushrod.won’t.interfere. the.top.of.the.fuselage.when.installing.the.fuel.tank.into. with.the.wing. the.fuselage..Install.the.fuel.tank.support.to.keep.the.tank. from.moving.during.flight.using.medium.CA..  .Step 5 Test.fit.the.throttle.pushrod.tube.through.the.firewall,. through.former.2,.and.into.the.fuselage..Once.satisfied.  .Step 7 with.the.fit,.roughen.the.tube.using.medium.sandpaper.. Install.the.muffler.onto.your.engine.using.the. Slide.the.tube.back.into.position.and.use.medium.CA.to. instructions.provided.by.the.manufacturer..Make.the. glue.it.to.the.firewall. proper.connections.to.the.engine,.using.the.engine. manufacturer’s.instructions..If.you.are.using.a.four-stoke,. make.sure.to.route.the.crankcase.vent.to.the.outside.of.. the.cowling.
  • Page 26 Section 5: Engine Installation   .Step 8 .Step 10 Attach.a.pushrod.connector.to.the.throttle.servo.arm.. Pass.the.throttle.pushrod.through.the.connector.on.the. Install.the.throttle.servo.using.the.hardware.provided.with. throttle.servo.arm..Bend.the.pushrod.wire.as.necessary.so. the.servo..Electronically.center.the.throttle.servo.using.the. it.can.move.freely.when.operated.by.the.servo. transmitter.and.install.the.throttle.arm.as.shown..Trim.the. pushrod.tube.around.1/4".(6mm).from.former.2.  .Step 11 Use.the.radio.system.to.move.the.throttle.servo.to.the.  .Step 9 low.position..Physically.move.the.throttle.linkage.to.close. Slide.the.pushrod.wire.into.the.tube..Attach.the.“Z”.bend. the.carburetor..Tighten.the.setscrew.in.the.connector.to. on.the.throttle.pushrod.wire.onto.the.carburetor.arm. secure.the.linkage..Use.the.radio.system.to.make.sure.the. throttle.can.move.freely.from.closed.to.fully.open..Make. any.necessary.adjustments.to.the.linkage.or.to.the.radio.to. achieve.full.operation.of.the.carburetor.

  • Page 27: Section.6:.Cowling.installation

    Section 6: Cowling Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Cowling Use.a.piece.of.card.stock.to.indicate.the.location.of.the. •.#4.x.5/8".sheet.metal.screw.(4) engine,.needle.valve,.cowl.mounting.blocks.and.any.. other.engine.related.items.that.will.need.to.be.accessed. Required Tools and Adhesives with.the.cowling.on. •.Hobby.scissors. •.6-minute.epoxy •.Ruler. •.Hobby.knife •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.1/8".(3mm),.3/32".(2.5mm) •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small) •.Rotary.tool.with.sanding.drum  .Step 1 Remove.the.muffler.from.your.particular.engine..Slide.. the.cowling.onto.the.fuselage.over.the.ending.and.note. where.the.head.of.the.engine.contacts.the.cowl..Carefully. remove.small.amounts.of.material.until.the.cowling.can. fit.over.the.head.of.the.engine..Also.remove.material.to. attach.the.glow.igniter.  .Step 3 Position.the.cowl.onto.the.fuselage.so.the.propeller..
  • Page 28 Section 6: Cowling Installation   .Step 5 .Step 8 Slide.the.cowling.onto.the.fuselage.so.it.is.tight.against. Attach.the.propeller.and.spinner.to.the.engine..Check.that. the.fuselage..Also.check.that.the.drive.washer.is.centered. the.spinner.can.rotate.without.rubbing.on.the.cowling,.or. in.the.opening.at.the.front.of.the.cowl..Mark.the.position. isn’t.positioned.with.too.much.of.a.gap.between.it.and.the. for.the.screws.to.secure.the.cowl.to.the.cowl.mounting. cowl..Reposition.the.engine.on.the.mount.if.necessary.for. blocks..Drill.the.locations.using.a.3/32".drill.bit. a.perfect.gap.between.the.spinner.and.cowling.   .Step 6 .Step 9 Enlarge.the.holes.drilled.in.the.cowling.using.a.. Glue.the.exhaust.stacks.to.the.cowling.using.6-minute. 1/8".(3mm).drill.bit. epoxy..Use.masking.tape.to.hold.the.exhaust.in.position. until.the.epoxy.fully.cures.  .Step 7 Attach.the.cowl.using.four.#4.x.5/8".sheet.metal.. screws..Apply.a.couple.of.drops.of.CA.into.the.screw. holes.after.threading.the.screws.in.a.couple.of.times... This.will.harden.the.wood.and.keep.the.screws.from. loosening.during.flight.

  • Page 29: Section.7:.Rudder.installation

    Section 7: Rudder Installation Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Rudder Locate.three.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.the. •.Radio.tray. •.Nylon.clevis hinges..Place.the.hinges.into.the.rudder. •.Tail.wheel.assembly •.#2.x.3/8".sheet.metal.screw.(2) •.29 ".(750mm).pushrod.wire •.Heat.shrink.material •.Control.horn.w/backplate •.2-56.x.9/16”.machine.screw.(3) Required Tools and Adhesives •.6-minute.epoxy. •.Thin.CA •.Drill. •.Drill.bit:.1/8".(3mm) •.T-pins. •.Hobby.knife  .Step 1 Use.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.from.the..  .Step 4 bottom.of.the.rudder.to.expose.the.hole.and.groove.. Slide.the.hinges.and.rudder.into.position..Check.that.the.
  • Page 30 Section 7: Rudder Installation   .Step 5 .Step 7 Secure.the.tail.wheel.bracket.to.the.fuselage.using.two.. Install.the.rudder.servo.using.the.hardware.provided.. #2.x.3/8".sheet.metal.screws. with.the.servo.or.radio.system.   .Step 6 .Step 8 Use.6-minute.epoxy.to.glue.the.radio.tray.into.. Slide.one.of.the.29 ".(750mm).pushrods.into.the.rudder. the.fuselage. pushrod.tube.from.the.inside..Use.a.hobby.knife.to.trim. the.covering.from.the.fuselage.where.the.pushrod.exits.. Cut.a.1/4".(6mm).piece.of.heat.shrink.and.place.it.over. a.nylon.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.onto.the.pushrod.wire.a. minimum.of.12.turns.
  • Page 31 Section 7: Rudder Installation   .Step 9 .Step 11 Remove.the.backplate.from.a.control.horn..Snap.the.. With.both.the.rudder.servo.and.rudder.centered,.mark.the. clevis.onto.the.horn.and.position.the.horn.on.the.rudder.. rudder.pushrod.at.the.hole.it.crosses.in.the.rudder.servo. Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.location.for.the.three. arm.using.a.felt-tipped.pen. mounting.screws.  .Step 12  .Step 10 Enlarge.the.outer.hole.in.the.rudder.servo.arm.using.a. Attach.the.control.horn.using.the.backplate.and.three.. 5/64".(2mm).drill.bit..Bend.the.pushrod.wire.at.the.mark. 2-56.x.9/16".machine.screws. made.in.the.last.step..Pass.the.wire.through.the.servo. arm.and.secure.it.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper..Remove.any. unused.arms.from.the.servo.horn.

  • Page 32: Section.8:.Stabilizer.installation

    Section 8: Stabilizer Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Assembled.wing. •.Fuselage Locate.the.two.1/4-20.blind.nuts..Mix.a.small.amount.of. •.Stabilizer. •.Elevator.joiner.wire 30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.barbs.of.the.blind.nut.. Use.pliers.or.a.C-clamp.to.install.the.blind.nut.from.the. •.1/4-20.blind.nut.(2). •.1/4".washer.(2) inside.of.the.fuselage. •.Elevator.joiner.wire. •.CA.hinge.(6) •.1/4-20.x.1 ".socket.head.bolt.(2) •.Elevator.(left.and.right) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Hobby.knife. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.Ruler. •.Sandpaper •.30-minute.epoxy. •.Pliers •.Thin.CA. •.T-pins •.Drill. •.Hex.wrench:.3/16" •.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm)  .Step 1 Use.a.sharp.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.from.the.
  • Page 33 Section 8: Stabilizer Installation   .Step 3 .Step 5 Use.the.two.1/4.x.1 ".socket.head.bolts.and.. Slide.the.stabilizer.into.the.fuselage,.making.sure.it.is.as. 1/4".washers.to.attach.the.wing.to.the.fuselage. far.forward.as.possible..Center.the.stab.in.the.opening.by. measuring.the.distance.from.the.fuselage.to.each.tip..The. stab.is.aligned.when.both.measurements.are.identical.  .Step 6 Check.the.distance.from.each.stab.tip.to.each.wing.. tip..These.measurements.must.be.equal.for.the.stab.. to.be.aligned.  .Step 4 Measure.the.distance.between.a.point.centered.at.the. rear.of.the.fuselage.and.each.wing.tip..The.measurement. will.be.equal.if.the.wing.is.aligned.correctly..If.the. measurement.is.not.the.same,.slightly.oval.the.hole.for.the. wing.bolts.until.an.equal.measurement.is.achieved.  .Step 7 Check.to.make.sure.the.wing.and.stabilizer.are.parallel..If. they.are.not,.lightly.sand.the.opening.in.the.fuselage.for. the.stab.until.the.stab.is.parallel.to.the.wing. Parallel...
  • Page 34 Section 8: Stabilizer Installation Hint:.You.can.also.use.a.soldering.  .Step 8 iron.or.hot.knife.to.cut.the.covering.. After.verifying.the.alignment.of.the.stabilizer,.use.a.felt- The.heat.will.help.melt.the.covering,. tipped.pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage.on.the.top. rather.than.applying.pressure.and. and.bottom.of.the.stab. possibly.cutting.into.the.stabilizer.  .Step 10 Slide.the.elevator.joiner.wire.into.the.slot.for.the.stabilizer.. Slide.the.stabilizer.partially.back.into.the.slot..Mix.1/2. ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.epoxy.to.the.top.and. bottom.of.the.exposed.wood.of.the.stabilizer..Slide.the. stabilizer.the.rest.of.the.way.into.the.slot.in.the.fuselage.. Double-check.the.alignment.to.verify.it’s.correct..Remove. any.excess.epoxy.using.a.paper.towel.and.rubbing. alcohol..Allow.the.epoxy.to.fully.cure.before.continuing.  .Step 9 Remove.the.stab.and.use.a.hobby.knife.with.a.new.blade. to.remove.the.covering.1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines.just. drawn..Use.rubbing.alcohol.and.a.paper.towel.to.remove. the.lines.once.they.are.no.longer.needed. Note:.Continually.check.the.alignment. of.the.stabilizer.while.the.epoxy.cures. Note:.Use.care.not.to.cut.into.the.underlying. wood.and.weaken.the.structure..Doing. so.could.cause.the.stab.to.fail.in.flight,. resulting.in.the.loss.of.your.airplane.
  • Page 35 Section 8: Stabilizer Installation     .Step 11 .Step 14 Locate.one.of.the.elevator.halves..Remove.the.covering. Check.to.make.sure.the.elevator.moves.freely..Check. from.the.slot.in.the.elevator..Locate.three.CA.hinges... to.make.sure.the.hinge.gap.between.the.elevator.and. Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.the.hinges..Place.the.hinges. stabilizer.is.roughly.1/64".(.5mm)..Apply.thin.CA.to.both. into.the.elevator.half. sides.of.the.hinge..Make.sure.to.saturate.the.hinge.and. don’t.use.accelerator.   .Step 12   .Step 15 Test.fit.the.elevator.and.stab.together..The.elevator.joiner. wire.will.be.inserted.into.the.hole.drilled.in.the.elevator. Once.the.CA.and.epoxy.have.fully.cured,.gently.pull.. on.the.elevator.and.stab.to.make.sure.the.hinges.are..   .Step 13 well.glued..Flex.the.elevators.a.few.times.to.break.in.. Lightly.sand.the.joiner.wire.where.it.enters.the.elevator.. the.hinges. Mix.1/2.ounce.of.30-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.
  • Page 36 Section 8: Stabilizer Installation   .Step 17 .Step 19 Install.the.elevator.servo.using.the.hardware.provided.with. Attach.the.control.horn.using.the.backplate.and.three.. the.servo.or.radio.system. 2-56.x.9/16".machine.screws.   .Step 18 .Step 20 Slide.one.of.the.29 ".(750mm).pushrods.into.the. With.both.the.elevator.servo.and.elevator.centered,.. elevator.pushrod.tube.from.the.inside..Use.a.hobby.knife. mark.the.elevator.pushrod.at.the.hole.it.crosses.in.the. to.trim.the.covering.from.the.fuselage.where.the.pushrod. elevator.servo.arm.using.a.felt-tipped.pen..Enlarge.the. exits..Cut.a.1/4".(6mm).piece.of.heat.shrink.and.place.it. outer.hole.in.the.elevator.servo.arm.using.a.5/64".(2mm). over.a.nylon.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.onto.the.pushrod. drill.bit..Bend.the.pushrod.wire.at.the.mark.made.in.the. wire.a.minimum.of.12.turns..Remove.the.backplate.from. last.step..Pass.the.wire.through.the.servo.arm.and.secure. a.control.horn..Snap.the.clevis.onto.the.horn.and.position. it.using.a.nylon.wire.keeper..Remove.any.unused.arms. the.horn.on.the.elevator..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the. from.the.servo.horn. location.for.the.three.mounting.screws.

  • Page 37: Section.9:.Final.assembly

    Section 9: Final Assembly Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage.assembly. •.Canopy Secure.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.to.the.radio.tray.. •.Decal Use.hook.and.loop.straps,.tape,.or.rubber.bands.to.hold. them.securely.to.the.tray. •#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Receiver. •.Receiver.battery •.Canopy.glue.(Formula.560). •.1/4".(6mm).foam •.Sandpaper.(medium.grit). •.Hobby.scissors •.Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo. •.6-minute.epoxy  .Step 1 Wrap.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.in.1/4".(6mm).. foam.to.prevent.them.from.becoming.damaged.by.. engine.vibrations.  .Step 4 Route.the.receiver.antenna.to.the.rear.of.the.fuselage..Do. not.cut.the.antenna.as.this.will.greatly.reduce.the.range.of. the.radio.system. ...
  • Page 38 Section 9: Final Assembly   .Step 7 .Step 10 Use.hobby.scissors.to.trim.the.backrest..Use.Zap-A-Dap- Position.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Trace.around.the. A-Goo.to.glue.the.backrest.into.position. canopy.and.onto.the.fuselage.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.   .Step 8 .Step 11 Trim.the.instrument.panel.decal.and.apply.it.into.position. Lightly.sand.the.inside.edge.of.the.canopy.and.. slightly.inside.the.line.drawn.on.the.hatch.using.. medium.sandpaper.  .Step 9 Use.Lexan.scissors.to.trim.the.canopy.
  • Page 39 Section 9: Final Assembly   .Step 12 .Step 15 Apply.a.bead.of.RCZ56.Canopy.Glue.(ZINJ5007).around. Use.the.same.procedure.to.attach.the.radiators.onto.. the.inside.edge.of.the.canopy..Position.the.canopy.onto. the.bottom.of.the.wing.using.canopy.glue.in.the.. the.hatch..Use.tape.to.hold.the.canopy.secure.until.the. locations.shown. glue.fully.cures.  .Step 16  .Step 13 The.last.detail.is.to.install.the.antenna.onto.the.fuselage.. Apply.the.decals..Use.the.photos.on.the.box.to.aid.. Use.a.hobby.knife.to.cut.a.slot.in.the.top.of.the.fuselage. in.their.location. for.the.antenna.  .Step 14 Position.the.forward.scoop.on.the.wing.and.trace.around. it.using.a.felt-tipped.pen..Remove.the.covering.1/16". (1.5mm).inside.the.lines..Use.canopy.glue.to.secure.the. scoop.to.the.wing.

  • Page 40: Adjusting.the.engine

    Adjusting the Engine   .Step 1 .Step 3 Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your. Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.. engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break-in.procedure. reliably,.transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings... Only.when.this.is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.  .Step 2 considered.ready.for.flight. At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at. full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so. that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved. Control Throws The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as.closely. Important:.The.linear.measurements.for.the. as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather.than.making. elevator.and.rudder.are.made.at.the.widest.part. large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio..By.moving. of.the.control.surface..The.linear.measurement. the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control.horn.toward.the. for.aileron.and.flap.throw.is.measured.on. outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease.the.amount.of.control. the.end.where.they.meet;.the.inboard.end. throw.of.the.control.surface..Moving.it.toward.the.control. of.aileron.and.outboard.end.of.flap. surface.will.increase.the.amount.of.throw..Moving.the. Once.the.control.throws.have.been.set,.use.the.supplied. pushrod.wire.at.the.servo.arm.will.have.the.opposite. heat.shrink.tubing.on.each.clevis.to.prevent.them.from. effect:.Moving.it.closer.to.center.will.decrease.throw,. opening.during.flight.

  • Page 41: Recommended.center.of.gravity.(Cg)

    Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight.is. properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially.important. when.various.engines.are.mounted. Caution:.Do.not.inadvertently.skip.this.step! The.recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(CG).location.for.the. Spitfire.60.is.5 ".(133mm).behind.the.leading.edge.of. the.wing.against.the.fuselage..Make.sure.the.aircraft.is. inverted.when.measuring.the.CG..If.necessary,.move.the. battery.pack.or.add.weight.to.either.the.nose.or.the.tail. until.the.correct.balance.is.achieved..Stick-on.weights.are. available.at.your.local.hobby.store.and.work.well.for.this. purpose. Pre-Flight Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your. Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.. airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with. the.control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.. your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions. correct.direction.and.with.the.recommended.throws)... provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio.should. Test.run.the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.. be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying. smoothly.from.idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure. the.engine.is.tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer’s. instructions,.and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly.. at.full.throttle.when.adjusted. Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to. make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace. any.items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure. of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss. of.your.aircraft. Range Test Your Radio Range.check.your.radio.system.before.each.flying..

  • Page 42: 2006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any. GENERAL device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile. 1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned. of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,. events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until. explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke. it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been. bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled. previously,.successfully.flight.tested. balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching.a. 2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately. projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are.rockets. 400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying. flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model.Rocketry. the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid. Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached.(as.per. flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft..Where. JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for.Air.Show. necessary,.an.observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise. Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory.Committee. flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of. (document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In.any.case,. full-scale.aircraft. models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary.means.of. 3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules. propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum.weight.of.3.3. for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.and. pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A.model.aircraft.is. deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/ defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or.without.engine,.not.able. or.dangerous.manner. to.carry.a.human.being.) 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.
  • Page 43 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more. Organized RC Racing Event are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,. 10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule. even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any. Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete. circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require. in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of. a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may. finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner. be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for. A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which. each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from. contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course: interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference. 1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must.properly. test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved. wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,.DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or. and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of. NOCSAE.approved.or.comparable.standard.while.on. agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two. the.racecourse. or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.(2).AMA.clubs.and. 2..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except.for.the. individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA. starter.and.their.assistant. Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members. 3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond. 6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement. the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.
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