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Summary of Contents for Extreme Flight LEGACY AVIATION Turbo Bushmaster
- Page 2 Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before beginning assembly. We have outlined a fast, clear and easy method to assemble this aircraft and familiarizing yourself with this process will aid in a quick, easy build.
- Page 3 • Extreme Flight RC, Ltd. guarantees this kit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 DAYS from the date of purchase. All warranty claims must be accompanied by the original dated receipt.
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Page 4: Recommended Parts
Recommended Parts • Power System for Gas options: Desert Aircraft DA-70 or Great Power GP-76 Blazing Star DA-70/GP-76 standoff MTW 110H Rear Exit Canister Combo for DA-70 or J&A Engineering DA-70 mufflers Falcon 24x9 or 3-blade 22x10 Carbon Fiber gas prop EF Carbon Fiber Spinner FlowMaster 24-34oz Gas Tank FlowMaster Fuel Line... - Page 5 A few tips to ensure success: 1. We are very pleased with the level of craftsmanship displayed by the builders in our factory. Through hundreds of grueling test flights containing maneuvers that no aircraft should be subjected to, our prototypes have remained rigid and completely airworthy. Having said that, it is impossible for us to inspect every glue joint in the aircraft.
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Page 6: Landing Gear Installation
Landing Gear Installation • Locate the carbon fiber landing gear, the Main Wheel hardware bag, two wheels, and two gear cuffs/fairings. Tools required: 13mm socket and ratchet, 12mm wrench, 3.0mm and 1.5mm hex screwdriver Supplies required: Clear silicon adhesive, blue thread locker, painters tape •... - Page 7 Landing Gear Installation • Test fit the cuffs to the landing gear. We recommend rubberized adhesive to attach the cuffs. Place masking tape to protect the gear surface as shown, apply a large dollop of glue, slide on the cuff, and affix with masking tape until cured.
- Page 8 Tailwheel and Servo Installation • Locate the tailwheel, Tail hardware bag, tailwheel servo, 36in servo extension with a safety clip, and 1.25in servo arm. • Using blue thread locker, mount the tailwheel to the fuselage using three screws and a 2.5mm hex screwdriver as shown.
- Page 9 Vertical Stab and Rudder Servo Installation • Locate the stab/rudder/extension block (it is pre-hinged for you), Rudder hardware bag, rudder servo, 48in wire extension with safety clip, and 2.0in servo arm. Tools required: 2.5mm/2.0mm hex screwdriver, 5.5mm nut driver, vise grip, hobby knife Supplies required: 30min epoxy, denatured alcohol, thin CA, painters tape, blue...
- Page 10 Vertical Stab and Rudder Servo Installation • Remove the covering in the area between the slots on the rudder as shown. Test-fit the horn assembly into the slots. It should be tight but should go in with moderate force. You may need to clean out the slots with the hobby knife.
- Page 11 Vertical Stab and Rudder Servo Installation • Mount the servo with a 2.0mm hex screwdriver using a drop of thin CA on all servo screws. • Now is a good time to center your servo using your radio system or a servo tester.
- Page 12 Horizontal Stab and Elevator Servo Installation • Locate the horizontal stabs/elevators, the two fins, the Stab hardware bag, two elevator servos, two 36in servo extensions with safety clips, and two 2.0in servo arms. These elevators are pre-hinged for you. Tools required: 2.5mm/2.0mm hex screwdriver, 5.5mm nut driver, forceps Supplies required: 30min...
- Page 13 Horizontal Stab and Elevator Servo Installation • Install the pushrod between the servo arm and the control horn with screws, washers, and locking nuts using a 2.5mm hex screwdriver and a 5.5mm hex nut driver. • Install your servo arm, use blue thread locker on both the arm screws.
- Page 14 Wing and Aileron/Flap Servo Installation • Locate the two wings, Main Wing hardware pack, wing fences, two aileron/two flap servos, two 18in servo extension with safety clips, two MPX plugs, four 1.5in servo arms. The wings are pre-hinged for you. Tools required: 2.5mm/2.0mm hex screwdriver, 5.5mm nut driver, forceps...
- Page 15 Wing and Aileron/Flap Servo Installation • Locate the aileron and flap servos, make sure they are centered. Plug them into the wire extensions with a safety clip then mount the servo with a 2.0mm hex screwdriver using a drop of thin CA on all servo screws.
- Page 16 MTW 110H Rear Exit Canister Installation • If the MTW canister is being used, then some slight modification is needed to get the can bracket to mount in the fuselage. • Locate canister bracket, four rubber pieces, MTW canister, header, clamps. Tools required: 4.0mm/2.0mm hex screwdriver, pliers, raver saw, hobby knife, covering iron...
- Page 17 MTW 110H Rear Exit Canister Installation...
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Page 18: Engine And Throttle Servo Installation
Engine and throttle servo Installation • The firewall of your aircraft is marked with bolt patterns for engine/motor mounting. Both fit the DA-70/GP-76 gas engines and XPWR 60cc brushless motor. Drill the marked holes. • Use large washers and locking nuts on your engine mounting screws/bolts. - Page 19 Mock Turboprop Exhaust Pipes Installation • Install the mock exhaust pipes using epoxy and screws with a 2.5mm hex screwdriver to help hold them in place. • On some engines the ignition caps protrude so some trimming will be required. This can be done with a Dremel tool and multiple grits of sandpaper to get a smooth finish.
- Page 20 Cutting the Cowl and Dorsal Fin Installation • When cutting the cowl, take time to properly mark from the inside where the carburetor protrudes and cut small amounts off. • Use painters tape to protect the cowl while using a Dremel tool to make the cuts and multiple grits of sandpaper to get a smooth finish as shown •...
- Page 21 • Balance your aircraft. We recommend balancing it so that it simply hangs level when lifted by the main wing tube. This is our favorite balance point for all types of flying. Set your control throws according to the setup sheet in the front of this manual. Test your power system in a safe manner on the ground, and range- check your radio system.
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