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Length: 94", Wing Span: 80"
Fuel Capacity: 4.8 Liters
For 120 to 180 N Turbine
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Version 1.2
December, 2023
Vne 199 MPH
Equip with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts
3481 state Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA
tel. 407-327-6333 fax. 407-327-5020
IK6900
BVM ® 2023
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- Page 1 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL Version 1.2 December, 2023 Vne 199 MPH Equip with HV Servos and should not be operated below 7.2 volts 3481 state Road 419 Winter Springs, FL. 32708 USA tel. 407-327-6333 fax. 407-327-5020 IK6900 BVM ® 2023...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
KingCat-V2 Assembly & Operation Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................... 1 Disclaimer .......................... 1 UNPACKING ........................3 FRONT FORMERS ......................3 MAIN GEAR CUT OUT ....................... 3 NOSE DOOR CUT OUT ...................... 4 INSTALL THE NOSE GEAR SPEED BRAKE ..............5 BUILD THE NOSE GEAR FORMERS ................ - Page 4 KingCat-V2 Assembly & Operation Manual Control Surface Deflections ................... 35 Connecting RX wires......................35 DX18 and DX18QQ Transmitter File ................35 First Flight Profile ......................36 Flight Time ........................36 Taxi Test/Engine Run Up ....................36 Takeoff ..........................36 Trim ..........................36 Practice Approaches ......................
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Page 5: Introduction
Notice: Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by BVM, Inc. The BVM Ultra Bandit Evo has been designed and flight tested around 160-200N class engines. Damage to the aircraft may result from exceeding this thrust limitation. - Page 6 KingCat-V2 Assembly & Operation Manual BVM Accessories Used in Demo Model You may have some of these products in your shop, but if not, refer to this list. 120 Class Turbine BVM U.A.T. (BVM# 6044) BVM Over Flow Tank (BVM# 6037) Spektrum 12 Channel Power Safe Receiver (2) 7.4v Batteries Pulse 3600 mAh RX...
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Page 7: Unpacking
After reading this entire manual, get familiar with the major kit components. Note: Damaged parts must be reported to BVM within 7 days of receiving your kit. Become familiar with the work completed at the factory. It is important that you inspect and approve this work now. -
Page 8: Nose Door Cut Out
Do not discard this part and make note of the forward end. Tape around the strut/wheel section and cut out using the diamond wheel and other Dremel bits that will allow make curved cuts easier.THIS PART IS NOT REUSED. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 9: Install The Nose Gear Speed Brake
Using a 1/16 drill, drill thought the hinge and fuse at the six holes of the hinge at the red arrow locations. Install the six #2x3/8 Button Head Screws through the holes to help secure the Speed Brake Hinge in place. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 10: Build The Nose Gear Formers
Nose Gear Formers. There are two sets of the straight pieces Glue the parts together making sure that the parts are square and snug to each other. Next glue together the two sets of tray mount brackets. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 11: Installing The Nose Gear Formers
Also finger wipe to create a fillet with the glue for a cleaner install.. Glue the two plywood doughnuts to the Carbon Tube and the forward Nose Gear Former as shown in the picture above. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 12: Installing The Equipment Trays
Separate each tray and build as shown in the photos below, Tack glue with medium CA, then a fillet of Vpoxy. Battery Tray Equipment Tray UAT Tray Glue the maple blocks to the side parts and screw them to the UAT tray as shown. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... - Page 13 Now screw the Tray to the Nose Gear Former. Square former F2 to the fuse. Tack glue with medium CA to the fuse. Remove the Equipment tray so you can glue the former on both sides using Vpoxy or Aeropoxy. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
- Page 14 UAT Tray assembled Screw the UAT Tray to former F2 as a placement guide. Tack glue the two vertical pieces to the fuse. Remove the tray and glue finish gluing in the two pieces using Vpoxy or Aeropoxy. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
- Page 15 Assembly & Operation Manual Build the Forward Battery tray as shown in the picture. Do not leave out the two small ply doughnuts. Install the Forward Battery Tray onto the Nose Gear Former with (4) #2x7/16 screws. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
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Page 16: Canopy
Use a Perma Grit file to adjust this slot left, right, fore, and aft as necessary for a perfect canopy fit and easy aft sliding release. After all canopy hooks are installed; apply Aero or Vpoxy to each hook and the ply frame. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 17: Canopy Latch
Use a 3mm or #31 drill to make a hole at the marked spot. Test fit the canopy and Hatch Latch to insure the are working correctly. Taper the forward end of the carbon fiber receptacle and glue into place lining up the holes. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 18: Stabs
IMPORTANT: The clevis hole in all control horns should be drilled through with a sharp and accurate 1/16” drill bit before installing into surface. Test fit a clevis pin in each of the holes. It should be a snug fit. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... - Page 19 Sullivan clevis to other end of rod. Tape the elevator in the neutral position. Center the servo arm to neutral. Adjust the control linkage to this position. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
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Page 20: Stab Mounting
❑ Insert Aeropoxy into arrow shaft ends. Apply Aeropoxy to aluminum insert then slide slowly into stab. Remove once to check for areas not covered with glue, then re-insert. Be sure to leave 1/2” of insert outside stab end. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 21: Booms
When all fits properly, remove the stab and booms and inject Aeropoxy into 1/4” hole to secure the carbon tubes to the ply bulkheads inside booms. Apply glue also to carbon tube- to-boom side joints. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 22: Wing Anti-Rotation Pins
3/4” phillips head bolts. Remove, then apply a drop of 5 min epoxy to bushings and insert them into the fin. Cut opening on inside of fin for servo leads as marked may have been done at BVM. Wing Anti-Rotation Pins Refer to plans. -
Page 23: Rudder Servo & Linkage
Aeropoxy Tape rudder at neutral, attach clevis to outer hole on servo arm. Adjust pin-to-pin length per plan and attach linkage to rudder horn. Repeat for opposite side. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 24: Wing Mounting
The inboard end of the flaps will need to be trimmed to clear the boom. Cut out the u shaped scribed piece of the flap end and also remove the mold flashing. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... - Page 25 ❑ Drill (#43 - .089”) and 4-40 tap a hole in the center of the (1/2” face) 3/8’x1/ 2”x1” maple block using the CF tongue as a guide. 4-40x1” SHCS retain tongue - at both ends. Countersink hole on bottom of block to aid bolt insertion. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
- Page 26 ❑ Use a pin to find bolt head center and open the hole accordingly to be able to get a hex wrench to it and remove it. ❑ Remove the tongue and drill 1/16” holes through end rib and into maple block and install (2) #2x3/8” SMS. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
- Page 27 #43 (.089”) bit, then 4-40 tap the hole in tongue. Chamfer end of 4-40x1” SHCS and install. Tighten both bolts for flight. To remove wing panel, loosen the outboard bolt and remove the inner one. BVM ® 2023 12/2023...
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Page 28: Aileron Servo's &Linkage
Protect skin adjacent to slot with a few layers of masking tape. NOTE: Check depth and fwd end of slot (3.7” from T.E. of aileron). See also dimension of plans. Proper and identical location of both aileron horns is important BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 29: Flap Servos And Linkage
Make a left and right assembly. Servo shaft is oriented toward the wing tip Assemble flap linkage per plans. Mount servos to angle brackets and then to 1/4” servo mount. Grind screw points flush with plywood surface BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 30: Flap Rigging
❑ Flap linkage passes through wing T.E. A 1/16” ply doubler is factory installed to strengthen the wing T.E. at flap linkage location. Enlarge hole in balsa T.E. to match plywood doubler. Attach clevis to flap horn through hole in T.E. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 31: Flap Servo (S) Setup
(see elevator section). Flap covers require no linkage slots. Place the cover in the pocket and drill (4) 1/16” holes through covers into the recess lip and plywood receptors. Attach with (4) #2x3/8 BHSMS. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 32: Engine Mount
❑ Make hole in aft fuse tail cone as marked to route engine fuel and electrical lines. Tie wrap the tubes and lines together such that none can be sucked into the engine inlet. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 33: Equipment Board Layout
KingCat-V2 Assembly & Operation Manual EQUIPMENT BOARD LAYOUT Gray- Brake Blue- Gear Up Red- Gear Down White- Door Open AIR VALVES Black-Door Close Air Fill Valve CENTRAL CONTROLLER BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 34: Mounting The Rx
Use the space aft of the Receiver to mount the Gyro of your choice. Use the 2-sided adhesive tape provided by the Gyro manufacture to adhere the gyro in place. Follow the manufacture guidelines to connect to the receiver. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 35: Wiring The Model
Right Grey Brake Steering Black Gear Red/White Central Control Unit Follow the instruction in the Central Control Unit Manual that was provided along with this manual. NOTE: This has been programmed to Failsafe at 35 PSI. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 36: Fuel System
Both Main Tanks and Header tank are shown. NOTE: We use Safety Wire inside the tanks to secure fittings and we use Spring Clamps on the outside. Your KinCat will have a factory installed UAT Mount that also holds the Pump. BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 37: Install Engine Assessories
Mount the ECU and Fuel Pump on the Equipment Board just forward of the intakes. The ECU battery is mounted on the tray in the nose area. NOTE: Here are a few examples. KingTech Installation JetCat Installation BVM ® 2023 12/2023... -
Page 38: Mount Rx And Turbine Batteries
RX Batteries and ECU Battery shown mounted. NOTE: Woods parts have a catalyzed sealer on them. The BVM Demo Model balances with this configuration and 6 ounces of ballast. Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System A flush mounted vent system is used on the fuelsystem. -
Page 39: Center Of Gravity
Left Elev Brake Nose Steering Gyro DX18 and DX18QQ Transmitter File The BVM Demo models are setup on Spektrum DX18 transmitters. Important!!! Check the directions of all flight controls before each flight. Switch/Lever/Trimmer Channel Output Switch A (8)Aux 3 Gear... - Page 40 Make the first flight with the gyro “off”. See also BVM article “Gyro Sense”. Flight Time The BVM demo model’s transmitter timer is set for 7 min. On the first flight, land a few minutes early to check fuel consumption. Adjust the flight timer accordingly.
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