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Seagull Models Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk SEA397 Assembly Manual

81" wingspan arf 35-40cc
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Code : SEA397
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Speciications:
Wingspan--------------- 81 in--------------------- 205.8 cm.
Wing area--------------- 1056.2 sq.in------------ 68.1 sq.dm.
Weight-------------------15.4 lbs------------------ 7.0 kg.
Length------------------- 68.4 in------------------ 173.7 cm.
Engine------------------- 35 - 40cc
Motor-------------------- Motor 180/195kv / ESC 80A - 120A/
Lipo 10 - 12s 3300 - 4200mAh.
Radio System----------- 7 channels with 8 digital servos.
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  • Page 1 Code : SEA397 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Speciications: Wingspan--------------- 81 in--------------------- 205.8 cm. Wing area--------------- 1056.2 sq.in------------ 68.1 sq.dm. Weight-------------------15.4 lbs------------------ 7.0 kg. Length------------------- 68.4 in------------------ 173.7 cm. Engine------------------- 35 - 40cc Motor-------------------- Motor 180/195kv / ESC 80A - 120A/ Lipo 10 - 12s 3300 - 4200mAh. Radio System----------- 7 channels with 8 digital servos.

  • Page 2: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc INTRODUCTION hank you for choosing the Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc ARTF by SG MODELS . he F Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35- was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport lyer in mind. It is a semi 40cc scale airplane which is easy to ly and quick to assemble.

  • Page 3: Additional Items Required

    LED LIGHT SET KIT CONTENTS SEA397 Please see pictures below. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc. 1. Fuselage 2. Wing set (2) 3. Tail set (2) 4. Canopy 5. Cowling 6. Wing tube 7. Pilot 8. Landing gear 9. Fuel tank 10.
  • Page 4 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Silicone sealant...
  • Page 5 HINGING THE FLAP M2x10mm M3x12mm...

  • Page 6: Hinging The Aileron

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Mix a sufficient amount of 30-min- HINGING THE AILERON ute epoxy in a cup, and with a tooth- pick, smear epoxy in the hinge pockets Note : he control surfaces, including the ailer- of the wing panel and aileron.
  • Page 7 Press the aileron and wing together such Note : Work the aileron up and down sev that less than a 1/64” hinge line gap exists eral times to “work in” the hinges and check between the aileron and wing. he bevels for proper movement.
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Check the it of the control horns to the aileron and lap. hey should rest lush against the control surface as shown. Epoxy Apply epoxy to the area of the control horns that ist into the slots.

  • Page 9: Installing The Aileron Servos

    INSTALL FLAP CONTROL HORN INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS Install the lap control horn using the same method as same as the aileron con- trol horns. Fiberglass control horn Ailerons servo Flap servo Maximum Servo spec. Torque : 126.6 oz-in (9.11 kg-cm) @ 6.0V;...
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Use dental loss or heatshrunk tube to secure the connection so they cannot be- 25mm come unplugged. Secure the servo to the aileron hatch us- ing Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo.

  • Page 11: Aileron Pushrod Installation

    Set the aileron hatch in place and use a 10 . Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. M3x10mm AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION Please see below pictures. 50mm...

  • Page 12: Installing Landing Gear

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc 50mm INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the lap servo. INSTALLING LANDING GEAR Locate items necessary to install Sprin Landing Gear. INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD Repeat the procedure for the aileron pushrod.
  • Page 13 M3x25mm...
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc M3x15mm M3x10mm M3x4mm...
  • Page 15 M3x4mm...
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc 25 . M3x4mm M4x5mm M3x10mm...

  • Page 17: Installing The Fuselage Servos

    33 . INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. he notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. Secure the servos with the screws provided with your servo.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Switch Install adjustable servo connector on the servo arm and set aside for now. Rudder servo arm hrottle servo arm INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH Elevator servo arm Trim and cut Install the rudder and elevator servo arms as shown above.

  • Page 19: Fuel Tank Installation

    You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be diicult to determine which is which. Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Engine

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc MOUNTING THE ENGINE Please see below pictures.

  • Page 21: Throttle Servo Installation

    M5x100mm 170mm THROTTLE SERVO INSTALLATION M4x5mm Move the throttle stick to the closed po- sition and move the carburetor to closed. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw that secures the throttle pushrod wire. Make sure to use threadlock on the screw so it does not vibrate loose.

  • Page 22: Ignition Installation

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc IGNITION INSTALLATION I hread nylon tie through mounting holes. Connect ignition module to pickup line of engine. Secure with Safety Clip, safety wire, tape or other method. Ensure the plugs will not come apart from vibration or light tension.
  • Page 23 Tape the cowl to the fuselage using COWLING low-tack tape. Please study images below. Use a drill and drill bit to drill the holes for the cowl mounting screws. Make sure the cowl position is correct before drilling each hole.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Install the muler onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muler and fuel iler valve. Secure the cowl to fuselage using the M3x10mm socket head screws.
  • Page 25 ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION Mark Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. Recommend the items necessary to in- stall the electric power conversion parts included with your model. - Motor: 180 - 195kv - Propeller: 20x12 - ESC: 80A - 120A - Lipo: 10 - 12S 3300 - 4200mAh Attach the electric motor box to the ire-...
  • Page 26 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Attach the motor mount to the front of the electric motor box using four 5mm blind nut, four M5x30mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. hen, use 7mm drill bit to enlarge the holes on the electric motor box.
  • Page 27 M5x25mm Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps. Connect the appropriate leads from the speed control to the mo- tor. Make sure the leads will not interfere with the operation of the motor. 170mm...
  • Page 28 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc INSTALLING THE PROP/HUB Install the spinner backplate, propeller and proper hub of your choice. he propeller should not touch any part of the cowling. If it does, check and adjust engine mounting/cowl spacing as Epoxy needed to where the propeller will not come in contact with the cowling.
  • Page 29 Epoxy INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the elevator control horns. Epoxy...

  • Page 30: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Using a modeling knife, carefully re- move the covering at mounting slot of horizontal stabilizer ( both side of fuse- lage). Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage. he stabilizer should be pushed irmly against the front of the slot.
  • Page 31 Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines you just drew as a guide, carefully remove the covering from between them using a mod- eling knife. Fill Epoxy Trim and Cut When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself.

  • Page 32: Hinging The Rudder

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Epoxy Rudder iberglass control horn Epoxy HINGING THE RUDDER Glue the top three rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the elevator. he lower hinge will be glued when the in/rudder assembly is attached to the fu- selage.
  • Page 33 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place. Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer. Epoxy When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of Flash 30 Minute Epoxy. Ap- Epoxy ply a thin layer to the mounting slot and to bottom of the vertical stabilizer...

  • Page 34: Rudder Pushrod Installation

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Elevator pushrod Install the elevator control horn us- ing the same method as with the aileron control horns. Position the elevator control horns on Ball Link both side of the elevator. Elevator control horn hread one clevis and M3 lock nut on to each elevator control rod.

  • Page 35: Mounting The Tail Wheel

    675mm Ball Link M3x15mm MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL Locate items necessary to install tail wheel.
  • Page 36 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc...
  • Page 37 INSTALL LED BULB FOR FUSELAGE Please study images below. he light is located at the back of the same fuselage.
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Epoxy INSTALLATION COCKPIT, PILOT AND CANOPY Locate items necessary to install.
  • Page 39 Epoxy...
  • Page 40 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Epoxy Epoxy...
  • Page 41 Epoxy...
  • Page 42 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc Epoxy Epoxy...
  • Page 43 Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy...
  • Page 44 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc...
  • Page 45 Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy...
  • Page 46 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc INSTALLING BATTERY - RECEIVER Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also. Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.

  • Page 47: Installing Antennas

    INSTALLING ANTENNAS Antennas feature banana plugs for easy installation and removal. APPLY THE DECALS If all the decals are precut and ready to stick. Please be certain the model is clean and free from oily ingerprints and dust. Position decal on the model where de- sired, using the photos on the box and aid in their location.
  • Page 48 Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc If all the decals are not precut, please use * If possible, irst attempt to balance the scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the model by changing the position of the decals from the sheet.

  • Page 49: Control Throws

    CONTROL THROWS Rudder: Ailerons: High Rate : High Rate : Right : 90 mm Up : 30 mm Down : 30 mm Let : 90 mm Low Rate : Low Rate : Up : 25 mm Right : 80 mm Down : 25 mm Let : 80 mm Elevator:...

  • Page 50: Flight Preparation

    Instruction Manual. Ghostwriter Super Chipmunk 81” wingspan ARF 35-40cc FLIGHT PREPARATION PREFLIGHT CHECK 1) Completely charge your trans- Check the operation and direction mitter and receiver batteries before of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and your irst day of lying. throttle. 2) Check every bolt and every glue A) Plug in your radio system per the joint in the...
  • Page 51 If you have any queries, or are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us Factory : 12/101A - Hamlet 4 - Le Van Khuong Street - Dong hanh Ward - Hoc Mon District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam. Oice : 62/8 Ngo Tat To Street - Ward 19 - Binh hanh District - Ho Chi Minh City - Viet Nam Phone : 848 - 86622289 or 848- 36018777...

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