INTRODUCTION This third version of the Durafly DH 100 Vampire follows on from its predecessors to deliver a fantastic even better version of this popular EDF jet. We have added many more improvements, so that the best has got even better, these new improvements include: •...
SPECIFICATIONS Wingspan: 1100mm Motor: 2836-3000KV Brushless Outrunner ESC: Aerostar RVS G2 60A w/UBEC w/reverse Length: 888mm Servos: 4 x 9g Flying Weight: 1050g EDF: 70mm 5-blade Retracts: 3 x servoless electric REQUIRED 5ch or more transmitter and receiver 1 x 4S (14.8V) 2200~3300mAh LiPo battery 30C minimum SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This is an electric radio controlled model plane and is not a toy.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. The Durafly Vampire has EPP foam hinges, these can be quite stiff when new out of the box. Flex the hinge joint a few times before you start assembly until they move quite freely, this will take the load off the servos.
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4. Repeat this process for the left hand aileron and pushrod. 5. Apply some glue to the wing end of the left hand tail-boom, then glue it into the indent in the top of the left hand wing panel. Please note: We recommend that you remove the paint from the root end of each wing, and the fuselage wing root apertures before gluing the wings into place.
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6. Once the boom to wing joint has cured, ease the aileron servo connector out of the wing panel. 7. Feed the aileron Y-lead connector out of 8. Apply some glue to the fuselage wing the wing root. root aperture as shown. Please make sure you do not use a glue that sets too quickly.
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11. Glue the tail-boom into place on the 12. Attach the elevator horn to the elevator right hand wing. using the 2 screws provided. 13. Pass the Z-link end of the elevator 14. Attach the elevator servo lead connector pushrod through the top hole in the to the extension lead that exits the right servo arm, then connect the clevis to hand tailboom.
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17. Allow the glue to dry on the right hand 18. Apply slow-cure glue to the right hand assembly. wing root attachment on the fuselage. 19. Also apply some slow-cure glue to the 20. Locate the right hand wing root into the left hand side of the horizontal stabilizer.
C OF G LOCATION The recommended CG is 311mm, this is measured from the nose as shown below. When balancing the Vampire, have the wheels retracted and support the plane inverted with your fingers underneath on the top surface of the wing. RECOMMENDED CONTROL THROWS...
Now you’re ready to for your first flight, please make sure you do a range check of your radio equipment first. Once your radio is powered up and controls checked, line up the Durafly Vampire into wind on your take-off strip, ideally this should be a smooth hard surface, or a smooth strip with short grass.
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Your maiden and the sweating is now over, recharge your batteries and next time have real fun with the Durafly Vampire V3, your fellow flyers when they see it go will all want one, hope you have fun with this amazing RC plane from Durafly.
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